Justin Rugg

Latest News on Justin Rugg:
Pantochino Debuts WELCOME TO SANTA CLAUS in Milford (Nov 7, 2025)

WHAT NOW VOYAGER Will Open Pantochino's Season (Sep 15, 2025)

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes to Pantochino Teen Theatre (Jul 30, 2025)

BIO

Rugg is an actor, singer and composer who attended Lebanon Valley College where he double-majored in Music Theory/Composition and Percussion Performance. For Pantochino Productions Inc., Justin serves as Music Director and has appeared in over 15 shows. In addition, he has composed the music for many family-friendly musicals, many of which are published and available for licensing through StageRights (stage rights.com). He was recently a part of the award-winning cast of Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story in Cortland, NY. Justin debuted his cabaret, "Predictable Heart: The Music of Justin Rugg" at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre in New York City, and is currently at work teaching young actors and composing several new projects with his writing partner, Bert Bernardi, for Pantochino.

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Justin Rugg

Date:

05/04/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's THE WAFFLE HOUSE FIVE in Connecticut

Marci Bing, Rachelle Ianniello, Maria Berte, Mary Mannix, Shelley Marsh Poggio, Justi Photo

Marci Bing, Rachelle Ianniello, Maria Berte, Mary Mannix, Shelley Marsh Poggio, Justin Rugg, George Spelvin, Valerie Solli

Date:

05/04/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's THE WAFFLE HOUSE FIVE in Connecticut

Don Poggio, Justin Rugg, Shelley Marsh Poggio, Rachelle Ianniello, Marci Bing

Date:

05/04/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's THE WAFFLE HOUSE FIVE in Connecticut

Justin Rugg

Date:

12/10/2018

From: Photo Flash: GLITZ! THE LITTLE MISS CHRISTMAS PAGEANT MUSICAL Comes to Connecticut

Barret Crowder and Justin Rugg

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's BEAT BUGS: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE

Justin Rugg, Sydney Maher

Date:

10/23/2017

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's HOW TO BE A GOOD WITCH!

Hannah Duffy, Sydney Maher, Justin Rugg, Kristina Rizzardi

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10/23/2017

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's HOW TO BE A GOOD WITCH!

Justin Rugg and Maria Berte

Date:

10/24/2016

From: Photo Flash: Pantochino Productions Inc. Presents MR. AND MRS. TRICK OR TREAT

Justin Rugg

Date:

04/27/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino Productions' FAST TIMES AT MERMAID HIGH

Jimmy Johansmeyer, Cassie Gerace, Dale Allen, Justin Rugg

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12/15/2015

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's CHRISTMAS COOKIES! THE MUSICAL

Justin Rugg, Cassie Gerace and Maria Berte

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04/29/2015

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's CINDERELLA ITALIANO!

Justin Rugg

Date:

04/29/2015

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's CINDERELLA ITALIANO!

Justin Rugg, Mary Mannix, Andrea Pane, Jimmy Johansmeyer

Date:

10/27/2014

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino Productions' THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST: KANSAS OR BUST

Justin Rugg, Jimmy Johansmeyer, and Andrea Pane

Date:

03/24/2014

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's PIRATE SCHMIRATE

Justin Rugg, Jimmy Johansmeyer, and Andrea Pane

Date:

03/24/2014

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's PIRATE SCHMIRATE

Justin Rugg, Owen Murphy, George Spelvin

Date:

10/23/2013

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's PORKENSTEIN

Sean Riley as Nikki Sullivan, Justin Rugg as Jerry Allison, Todd Meredith as Buddy Ho Photo

Sean Riley as Nikki Sullivan, Justin Rugg as Jerry Allison, Todd Meredith as Buddy Holly, Nathan Yates Douglass as Joe B. Mauldin, with Ayana Major Bey and Lanny Mitchel as Apollo Performers

Date:

06/19/2013

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Todd Meredith, Sean Riley and More in CRT's BUDDY! THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

Lanny Mitchel as Apollo Performer, Sean Riley as Nikki Sullivan, Justin Rugg as Jerry Photo

Lanny Mitchel as Apollo Performer, Sean Riley as Nikki Sullivan, Justin Rugg as Jerry Allison, Todd Meredith as Buddy Holly, Ayana Major Bey as Apollo Performer and Nathan Yates Douglass as Joe B. Mauldin

Date:

06/19/2013

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Todd Meredith, Sean Riley and More in CRT's BUDDY! THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

Sean Riley as Nikki Sullivan, Justin Rugg as Jerry Allison, Todd Meredith as Buddy Holly, Nathan Yates Douglass as Joe B. Mauldin, with Joel Stigliano as Norman Petty and Ashley Pankow as Vi Petty

Date:

06/19/2013

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Todd Meredith, Sean Riley and More in CRT's BUDDY! THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

Jimmy Johansmeyer, Justin Rugg and Katie Durham

Date:

12/11/2012

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's New Musical GLITZ!

Jimmy Johansmeyer and Justin Rugg

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11/20/2012

From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Pantochino Productions' New Musical GLITZ!

Justin Rugg as Alex and Ruth Kennedy as Ellen

Date:

10/08/2012

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED in New Haven

Jimmy Johansmeyer as Mitch and Justin Rugg as Alex

Date:

10/08/2012

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED in New Haven

Ruth Kennedy as Ellen and Justin Rugg as Alex

Date:

10/08/2012

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED in New Haven

Jimmy Johansmeyer as Mitch and Justin Rugg as Alex

Date:

10/08/2012

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED in New Haven

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STAGE TUBE: Pantochino Celebrates 2013-14 Season, Feat. THE DIVINE SISTER & More

by Tyler Peterson - 2013-09-22 17:31:36

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Pantochino Debuts WELCOME TO SANTA CLAUS in Milford Photo

Pantochino Debuts WELCOME TO SANTA CLAUS in Milford
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

Pantochino Productions Inc. will debut its new holiday musical “Welcome to Santa Claus” in December at the Milford Arts Council, The Mac in Downtown Milford. Learn more here!

WHAT NOW VOYAGER Will Open Pantochino's Season Photo

WHAT NOW VOYAGER Will Open Pantochino's Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc. in Milford will debut “What Now Voyager” in October at the Milford Arts Council, The Mac in Downtown Milford. Learn more here!

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes to Pantochino Teen Theatre Photo

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes to Pantochino Teen Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2025

Pantochino Teen Theatre will present the Broadway musical, “The Addams Family” based on the characters created by Charles Addams, at The Little Theatre, One Lincoln Street in New Haven.

TIARAS OVER TEANECK Debuts in Milford Photo

TIARAS OVER TEANECK Debuts in Milford
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

Pantochino Productions Inc will debut “Tiaras Over Teaneck” Friday, April 25 at the Milford Arts Council, The Mac in Downtown Milford. Learn more about the show here!

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Will Arrive at Pantochino Teen Theatre Photo

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Will Arrive at Pantochino Teen Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2025

Pantochino Teen Theatre will soon present the Broadway musical, “Saturday Night Fever” based on the 1977 movie phenomenon, at The MAC, Milford Arts Council on Railroad Avenue in downtown Milford

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards Photo

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 14, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Goodspeed Musicals Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

DOROTHY'S CHRISTMAS IN OZ to be Presented at Milford Arts Council Photo

DOROTHY'S CHRISTMAS IN OZ to be Presented at Milford Arts Council
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2024

Pantochino Productions will present DOROTHY'S CHRISTMAS IN OZ in Milford, Connecticut, offering a festive holiday musical that brings Dorothy back to Oz for a new adventure. Learn how to purchase tickets.

NONI CIMINO'S KITCHEN Returns To Milford Next Month Photo

NONI CIMINO'S KITCHEN Returns To Milford Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc., a not-for-profit, professional theatre company in Milford will reprise it's popular musical, “Noni Cimino's Kitchen” opening Friday, October 11 at the Milford Arts Council, THE MAC on Railroad Avenue in downtown Milford.

Pantochino Teen Theatre Presents ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Photo

Pantochino Teen Theatre Presents ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2024

Pantochino Teen Theatre will present CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to New Haven, showcasing the talents of young performers in a beloved classic.

THE EXECUTIONER'S WIFE Will Debut in Milford This Month Photo

THE EXECUTIONER'S WIFE Will Debut in Milford This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc., a professional not-for-profit theatre company in Milford will debut it’s new musical comedy, “The Executioner’s Wife” April 26 through May 12 at the MAC, Milford Arts Council on Railroad Avenue in Downtown Milford.

Pantochino Reveals Summer Programs For Children And Teens Photo

Pantochino Reveals Summer Programs For Children And Teens
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2024

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc., Milford’s professional non-profit theatre for family audiences has announced the roster for Summer 2024 including its Summer Theatre Camps at Milford Arts Council, the MAC and its exciting Summer Teen Theatre production.

Aaron Tveit, Corbin Bleu & More Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecti Photo

Aaron Tveit, Corbin Bleu & More Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 9, 2024

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Connecticut! Winners include Legacy Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals and more!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Connecticut Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 Photo

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Connecticut Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Connecticut Awards; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PLAY THAT G Photo

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Connecticut Awards; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, & Photo

BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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