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Video: Watch 'Gethsemane' from Goodspeed's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Michael Major - May 11, 2026

Hear Justin Matthew Sargent's powerful, showstopping performance of 'Gethsemane' in Jesus Christ Superstar at The Goodspeed. Watch the new video from the Connecticut production now!

Video: Watch the JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Title Song From Goodspeed Musicals
by Michael Major - May 8, 2026

Watch a video of Austin Lesch (Judas) and the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar at The Goodspeed perform the showstopping, high energy title number! JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.

Video: Highlights from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Musicals
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2026

Now running at Goodspeed Musicals is Jesus Christ Superstar, directed by Tatiana Pandiani, with choreography by Amy Campbell and music direction by Adam Souza. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video!

Video: Justin Matthew Sargent Rehearses 'Gethsemane' JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Goodspeed
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2026

Watch a video of Justin Matthew Sargent rehearsing 'Gethsemane' with music Director Adam Souza for Goodspeed's Jesus Christ Superstar. The cast also includes Austin Lesch, Jordan Alexander, Jamari Darling, Elijah Dawson, and more.

Video: The Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Opera House Performs 'Heaven on Their Minds'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2026

A new rehearsal video offers a first look at JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Musicals, featuring Justin Lesch as Judas performing “Heaven on Their Minds” alongside the full company.

Justin Matthew Sargent and More to Star in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals will present Jesus Christ Superstar as its first production of the 2026 season. Jesus will be played by Justin Matthew Sargent. Jesus Christ Superstar features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.

Photos: AMERICAN PSYCHO: THE MUSICAL at The Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2025

Houston Broadway Theatre is presenting the Houston Premiere of American Psycho: The Musical from Tony Award-winner Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Get a first look at photos here!

Robert Lenzi, Tyce Green and More Set for Reworked AMERICAN PSYCHO: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025

Houston Broadway Theatre has revealed the cast and creatives for the Houston Premiere of American Psycho: The Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE WIZARD OF OZ to be Presented at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present The Wizard of Oz, directed by Melissa Rain Anderson on the Festival Stage. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here!

Hannah Shankman Will Star as Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL National Tour
by Joshua Wright - Sep 5, 2024

Hannah Shankman will take over the role of Fanny Brice when the tour opens in Seattle on September 24th, 2024. She joins returning cast members Melissa Manchester as Mrs. Brice, Stephen Mark Lukas as Nick Arnstein, Izaiah Montaque Harris as Eddie Ryan, Walter Coppage as Florenz Ziegfeld, Leah Platt as Emma/Mrs. Nadler, Christine Bunuan as Mrs. Meeker, and David Foley Jr. as Tom Keeney. 

Interview: CHOREOGRAPHERS ELLENORE SCOTT & AYODELE CASEL GIVE FUNNY GIRL'S SAGA FLAIR, FUN & FINESSE
by Valerie-Jean Miller - May 28, 2024

VJM: Thank you both for giving of your time to answer my questions.  I don’t think I’ve ever heard of two Choreographers being hired for the same Broadway show, not even a revival, that I can think of.  How did that come about for both of you? Ellenore Scott:  Funny Girl was my Broadway debut as a choreographer. I was so happy when I got a call from Michael Mayer (the director) asking me to work on this revival with him. He knew I was NOT a tap dancer and was aware of the multiple tap routines in the show and asked if I would be down to share the billing with Ayodele Casel. Ayo is an extraordinary artist so I was thrilled to be by her side as she made her Broadway debut as well. Michael first met me initially at Head Over Heels on Broadway where I was an associate choreographer to Spencer Liff. In 2019, he asked if I would choreograph the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors and we opened the show October 17th, 2019. I have loved working with Michael and feel as though he keeps his people close and I’m grateful he thought of me for this historic revival. Ayodele Casel:  I met Michael Mayer in 2016 when he directed a New York City Center Encores! show I performed in.  Later that fall he invited me to perform that piece in a Broadway for Hillary fundraiser he was also directing. We'd kept in touch over the years and in 2019, after seeing a show I’d premiered at The Joyce Theater, he asked if I would be interested in providing the Tap choreography for a revival he was working on. Like Ellenore shared, Michael wanted to work with us both to deliver the full choreographic vision of the show. I believe it was a very progressive vision on his part and I’m really thankful that I was able to make my Broadway debut with this team.

Video: Stephen Mark Lukas Talks FUNNY GIRL Tour on CBS Los Angeles
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 13, 2024

Watch Stephen Mark Lukas, who plays Nick Arnstein in the National Tour of Funny Girl, discuss the production on CBS Los Angeles in the video here!

Carnegie Hall Announces Teen Musicians Selected For NYO2 In Summer 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024

Discover the talented teen musicians selected for the prestigious NYO2 program at Carnegie Hall in Summer 2024. Get to know the future stars of the music world.

Interview: FUNNY GIRL's Stephen Mark Lukas's the Go-To Nick Arnstein for Six Fanny Brices
by Gil Kaan - Mar 26, 2024

The North American tour of Funny Girl lands in Los Angeles at the Ahmanson April 2, 2024, and later at Segerstrom May 28. 2024. Tony Award winner Michael Mayer directs the cast of Melissa Manchester, Katerina McCrimmon, Stephen Mark Lukas, Izaiah Montaque Harris, Walter Coppage. Leah Platt, Cindy Chang, Eileen T’Kaye, David Foley Jr., Vinny Andaloro, Lamont Brown, Kate E. Cook, Julia Grondin, Jackson Grove, Alex Hartman, Dot Kelly, Ryan Lambert, Kathy Liu, Meghan Manning, Bryan Charles Moore, Sami Murphy, Emily Anne Nester, Hannah Shankman, Jordon Taylor, Rodney Thompson, Sean Thompson and Annaliese Wilbur. I had the chance to chat with Stephen (Nick Arnstein to Katerina’s Fanny Brice) over the phone during his stint at the Connor Palace Playhouse Square in Cleveland.

FUNNY GIRL Comes to the Ahmanson Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024

FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles for a limited four-week engagement from Tuesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 28, 2024. The press opening is Wednesday, April 3. 

FUNNY GIRL is Coming to the Orpheum Theatre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024

The North American Tour of FUNNY GIRL is coming to BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre for a limited four-week engagement this spring. See who is starring in the tour and learn how to purchase tickets.

FUNNY GIRL is Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024

FUNNY GIRL is coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles for a limited four-week engagement this spring. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The North American Tour Of FUNNY GIRL Comes to St. Louis This January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2023

The producers of FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, are delighted to announce full casting for the North American Tour coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis for a limited two-week engagement from January 23 to February 4.

Review: A Dazzling Revival of FUNNY GIRL Ushers in All the Laughs at Straz Center for The Performing Arts
by Drew Eberhard - Dec 1, 2023

Funny Girl is a semi-autobiographical comedic musical about the life and times of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, and her tumultuous relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. With a musical score by Jules Styne, lyrics by Bob Merill, and featuring a book by Isobel Lennart, Funny Girl first opened on Broadway in 1964 featuring Barbara Streisand in the starring role, and was produced by Fanny’s own son-in-law Ray Stark. The first Broadway production received 8 Tony Nominations at the 18th Annual Awards Ceremony, and the OBC (Original Broadway Cast) Recording was inducted into the Grammy’s Hall of Fame in 2004.

Review Roundup: FUNNY GIRL Launches National Tour; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023

The National Tour of Funny Girl launched in September in Providence, Rhode Island. Read the reviews for Funny Girl here!