Kristen Lopez

Broadway Veterans Launch Joy Machine Records Spotlighting the Development of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

A new record label, Joy Machine Records, has launched with a special focus on new musical theater projects and solo projects from new artists. The label is co-founded and run by Broadway music veterans Ian Kagey, Sonny Paladino, Brian Usifer and Will Van Dyke.

Disney Sets WISH Digital, DVD, & Blu-Ray Release Dates
by Michael Major - Jan 11, 2024

A heartfelt celebration of the magic of Disney, and a joyful new entry to the studio's animated film legacy, Walt Disney Animation Studios' Wish will soon be available for families to enjoy at home.. Fans can enjoy a sing-along movie version, never-before-seen bonus features and deleted scenes when the film becomes available from digital retailers

Cast Announced For Highland Park Players Presents DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH KIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2023

Highland Park Players has introduced the cast for their charming production of 'Disney's Winnie the Pooh Kids' playing February 24 through March 3rd at the Heller Nature Center!

Huey Lewis Musical THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Will Arrive on Broadway in 2024
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2023

As BroadwayWorld first reported in September, The Heart of Rock and Roll is coming to Broadway! Producers Hunter Arnold, Tyler Mitchell and Kayla Greenspan announced that the new musical inspired by the iconic songs of Huey Lewis and The News, will open on Broadway at The James Earl Jones Theatre.

Photos: On The Red Carpet with the New York Pops Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 26, 2022

Last night, the best of Broadway gathered at Carnegie Hall to join The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, for its 39th Birthday Gala, For the First Time In Forever: The Songs of Kristen and Bobby Lopez.

Musical Theatre of Anthem Announces 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022

Musical Theatre of Anthem has announced their 2022-2023 Fantastic 15th Season, bringing to the stage some new performances sure to delight patrons of all ages.  MTA will produce 7 shows offering tremendous opportunities for performers of all ages.

Musical Theatre of Anthem Announces Summer Programs
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2022

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their 2022 summer camps, productions, and workshops for performers ages 6-adult, including Shrek JR., the very popular Summer Performing Arts Institute (SPAI), Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS and A Chorus Line: Teen Edition.

Patti Murin Releases Debut Single 'The Next Right Thing'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2022

Broadway Records announced today the release of Patti Murin’s debut single, “The Next Right Thing”. The single is available digitally. “The Next Right Thing” is part of the forthcoming debut album from Patti Murin and Colin Donnell, produced by Robbie Rozelle.

UP HERE, New Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Musical Comedy Series Coming to Hulu
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2022

Hulu has greenlit Up Here, a new musical comedy series with original music by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Hamilton's Tony-winner Thomas Kail is slated to direct with Tony-winning Dear Evan Hansen writer Steven Levenson serving as show runner. The musical romantic comedy is set in New York City follows a couple falling in love in 1999.

Review Roundup: CINDERELLA on Amazon Prime, Starring Camila Cabello, Idina Menzel, & Billy Porter!
by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2021

Cinderella is a musically-driven bold new take on the traditional story you grew up with. Our heroine, played here by Camila Cabello, is an ambitious young woman whose dreams are bigger than the world will allow, but with the help of her Fab G, played by Billy Porter, she is able to persevere and make her dreams come true.

ATX Television Festival Announces Final Season 10 Programming
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 20, 2021

The series is created by Steve Conrad ('Perpetual Grace Ltd.'), who will join the all-star cast for a Q&A and first look at the series.  'Ultra City Smiths' premieres July 22 on AMC+. Additional panelists will be confirmed at a later date.

VIDEO: Jonathan Groff Talks Kristoff's Epic 80s Ballad in FROZEN 2
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 22, 2019

Jonathan Groff stopped by Good Morning America Friday morning to talk about Frozen 2, which is now playing in theaters! During the interview, Groff talked about the epic 80s ballad Bobby and Kristen Lopez wrote for his character Kristoff.

FX Places Order for Season Three of MAYANS M.C.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 5, 2019

Mayans M.C. has been renewed for a third season, building on the strength of its current second season, it was announced today by Nick Grad, President, Original Programming, FX Entertainment. It was additionally announced that Co-Creator and Executive Producer Elgin James will serve as showrunner for the series' third season, which is scheduled to return to FX in the fall of 2020.

BWW Review: CAISSIE LEVY, Cadogan Hall
by Caroline Cronin - Sep 17, 2019

Caissie Levy made her triumphant return across the Atlantic on Sunday night, marking her first UK performance since 2013. Club 11 London has delivered some brilliant Broadway belters to us over the past year, but the inclusion of Levy in this repertoire has elevated its offering to the next level.

Wake Up With BWW 9/11: Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker in PLAZA SUITE, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2019

Today's top stories: Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker will lead Plaza Suite on Broadway, and more!

MUPPETS Series From Josh Gad, Bobby and Kristen Lopez Cancelled Due to 'Creative Differences'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2019

News broke yesterday that Disney+ has scrapped the previously announced Muppets series, from Josh Gad, Adam Horowitz, and Eddy Kitsis. The project was set to feature original songs by Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, and be directed by Jason Moore. Following the news, Gad took to Instagram to shed light on what happened.

BWW Interview: Caissie Levy Discusses Her London Concerts
by Caroline Cronin - Sep 6, 2019

Caissie Levy was last seen in London in 2012 when she originated the role of Molly in the West End production of Ghost at the Piccadilly Theatre, and went on to perform a two-night residency at the Hippodrome in 2013. She's since originated the role of Elsa in the Broadway production of Frozen. On 15 September, she is back in the UK for one night only, performing at Cadogan Hall as part of Club 11 London's mission to bring Broadway to our capital.

TheaterWorks Opens 2019/20 YouthWorks Season with WINNIE THE POOH
by Julie Musbach - Jul 17, 2019

Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, Tigger, Roo, Kanga, Rabbit and Owl are on a rescue mission to find Christopher Robin in TheaterWorks' YouthWorks' season-opening production of the musical Winnie the Pooh KIDS on stage in the McMillin blackbox theater August 16 - September 8, 2019 at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

Eight Outstanding Teachers Selected For Tenth Annual Freddie G Fellowship
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2019

Eight outstanding educators from schools and performing arts centers around the U.S. will work one-on-one with Broadway greats at the 10th Annual FREDDIE G FELLOWSHIP July 10th - 13th.  The event is underwritten by Freddie ('G') Gershon, Co-Chairman of the global theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI), his wife Myrna and MTI. The four days of classes and activities honor instructors and teachers who are working to make a difference for their students and communities through the process of staging musical theatre productions in their schools and educational theatre groups. In addition to the all-expense paid visit to New York, each of the teachers' schools receives $5,000 from Freddie and Myrna. The teachers are empowered to identify and select how their respective school's theatre program can best utilize the funds.

Julie Garnye Performs in UNSTOPPABLE at Catalina Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2018

After her two sold-out Rockwell Table & Stage events this past April and August, Julie Garnye & friends are back as she sings her favorite songs of strength, transition, love, forgiveness and courage. It's been five years since Ms. Garnye performed in concert in Los Angeles and, with the release of her first solo album in 2019, UNSTOPPABLE is about chasing dreams, being audacious, going for it & celebrating every win. This special edition of UNSTOPPABLE will feature holiday songs as well as songs by some of her favorite writers, including Stephen Schwartz, Lance Horne, Carly Simon, Robert and Kristen Lopez, Pasek and Paul, The Sherman Brothers, Don McLean and Journey.