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MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Sets Industry Reading Ahead Of 2026 World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2025

The creative team behind Millennials Are Killing Musicals will present an industry-only 29-hour reading presentation of the original musical on January 15, 2026 in Hollywood, in advance of the show's world-premiere out-of-town tryout at The Colony Theatre.

Emma Hunton, Alex Boniello and More to Star in BETTER DAYS World Premiere Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025

​The cast has been revealed for BETTER DAYS: A NEW MUSICAL, which will receive its world premiere reading featuring Emma Hunton and more. Learn more and see how to attend!

STARLIGHT STAGE to premiere at The Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2025

'Starlight Stage' was a spec script, written during a creative writing exercise, in a trauma recovery center. The piece has been constantly evolving, finding the realness and humor associated with moments of loss.

IAMA Theatre Company Will Host Industry Presentation Workshop Of MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

IAMA Theatre Company will host an industry presentation workshop of Millennials Are Killing Musicals by Nico Juber, directed by Marlo Hunter this month. Learn more here!

Rory O'Malley, Natalie Lander, Kyle Selig and Lana McKissack Will Lead Industry Reading of FETCHING WATER
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024

Producers Christopher Allen and Kevin Duda have announced an industry reading of Fetching Water - A New Musical.

HRS/Cherry Poppins/Cheese Witch Productions To Present TEEN WITCH Unauthorized 35th Anniversary Staged Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024

Celebrate the 35th anniversary of TEEN WITCH with an unauthorized staged reading musical parody. Step into a whimsical world where the 80s are alive, glitter meets magic, and enjoy this tongue-in-cheek celebration of the cult classic film.

Photos: Inside THE RADIUM GIRLS NYC Premiere Presentation
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 2, 2023

Two invite-only industry readings were held for The Radium Girls: A Jaw-Dropping New Musical on October 30th, 2023 at 11:30am and 3:30pm. The readings were directed by Tony Award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur at New 42 Studios. 

Marissa Jaret Winokur Will Direct Industry Reading of THE RADIUM GIRLS, Starring Andy Karl, Orfeh, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2023

Two invite-only industry readings will be held for The Radium Girls: A Jaw-Dropping New Musical on October 30th, 2023 at 11:30am and 3:30pm. The readings are directed by Tony Award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur and will be held at New 42 Studios. 

Interview: Frankie Grande Ready to MASSACRE MAMA G'S HORROR CAMP On The Bourbon Room Stage
by Gil Kaan - Oct 23, 2022

The latest edition of Mama G’s Horror Camp returns to The Bourbon Room Halloween weekend. Chadd McMillan and Nathan Moore co-direct the large cast of Broadway and Los Angeles Theatre triple threats. I had the chance to chat with Frankie Grande, who’s lighted stages on both the opposite coasts.

Frankie Grande, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Emma Hunton & More to Star in MAMA G'S HORROR CAMP MUSICAL MASSACRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2022

Horror Camp: A Musical Massacre is back for its second year at the historic Bourbon Room in Los Angeles, CA with four-nights of events on October 28-31, 2021. 

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of MOULIN ROUGE! in Hollywood
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2022

Last week on Thursday, July 7th - Broadway in Hollywood and Hollywood Pantages Theatre celebrated the red carpet opening night of Moulin Rouge! The Musical with a star studded performance and after party gala! Check out photos from the red carpet here!

VIDEO: Gwen Hollander Releases Trump-Themed Parody of 'Defying Gravity' From WICKED
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2020

Gwen Hollander has released a new song parody video, creating a Trump-themed rendition of Defying Gravity from Wicked, called Deny Reality!

FAMILY STYLE Debuts Sept. 8
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 2, 2020

YOMYOMF, and Toyota are returning to the award-winning unscripted Asian cuisine and travel series “Family Style.” 

VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara Stars in the Trailer for THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 11, 2020

Kelli O'Hara stars in an updated and reimagined version of The Accidental Wolf, which has been picked up by Topic!

VIDEO: Lana McKissack, Jason Graae and More From the La Mirada Cast of SPELLING BEE Reunite
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2020

The cast of La Mirada's production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE has reunited to perform 'pandemonium'. The video features Melvin Abston, Jason Graae, Lana McKissack, Shanon Mari Mills, Brett Ryback, Cassie Silva and Tom Zohar.

BWW Review: Not To Be Missed NEVER BEEN KISSED - THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL At Rockwell
by Gil Kaan - Feb 3, 2020

The musical parodies hits just keep coming at Rockwell Table & Stage! Popular (sometimes cult) flicks get infused with pop songs resulting in a new twist on the film, and sometimes on the songs. With NEVER BEEN KISSED - THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL, cleverly written by Jordan Ross Schindler, the vocally-gifted, triple-threat cast perform their most entertaining, live, in-your-face version of Drew Barrymore's 1999-starrer Never Been Kissed.

Feinstein's Presents MOSTLYNEWMUSICALS With LA Premiere Of Brett Ryback's JOE SCHMOE SAVES THE WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2019

LA's newest monthly musical series, Feinstein's Presents mostlyNEWmusicals, returns Monday, November 4, 2019 with Brett Ryback's JOE SCHMOE SAVES THE WORLD, directed by Christian Barillas.

Feinstein's Presents: MostlyNEWmusicals Returns With Brett Ryback's JOE SCHMOE SAVES THE WORLD
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2019

LA's newest monthly musical series, Feinstein's Presents mostlyNEWmusicals, returns Monday, November 4, 2019 with Brett Ryback's JOE SCHMOE SAVES THE WORLD, directed by Christian Barillas.

BWW Review: STEPHEN KING'S IT - A MUSICAL PARODY Soars With Exceptional Vocal & Comic Talents
by Gil Kaan - Oct 12, 2019

With STEPHEN KING'S IT - A MUSICAL PARODY, Rockwell Musical Parodies assumes the lofty mantle of UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY OF... in presenting a well-oiled selection of amazing vocalists singing hit pop songs that cleverly advance the narrative of cult, non-musical films. Familiar Rockwell Table & Stage talents on and off stage populate this re-imagining of Stephen King's horror flick It.

MOSTLY NEW MUSICALS Will Feature A World Premiere Song By Marc Cherry And Gregory Nabours
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2019

Feinstein's at Vitello's newest monthly series debuts Monday 9.9.19 with the music of Gregory Nabours; including a world premiere collaboration with Marc Cherry, creator of the Emmy Award winning DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES! The evening will also feature other world premieres, plus songs from Gregory's musicals THE TROUBLE WITH WORDS, MARILYN! THE NEW MUSICAL, MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH, DOWN TO THE DARKNESS, and more!