Larry Payton

ATG Entertainment Acquires Touring Broadway Presenter Celebrity Attractions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

ATG Entertainment has acquired touring Broadway presenter Celebrity Attractions. Celebrity Attractions has operated in multiple markets for more than 40 years. Learn more about the acquisition!

Celebrity Attractions Appoints Kristin Dotson as New CEO
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2017

Celebrity Attractions, nationally touring Broadway presenter, announced today the appointment of Kristin Dotson as chief executive officer effective July 1, succeeding Ed. L. Payton, who is retiring. Drew Payton and Kay Payton continue to support and lead as the owners, Board of Directors, and Broadway Producers for Celebrity Attractions.

BWW Review: Last Chance to See a Legendary Peter Pan
by Nancy Grossman - Apr 26, 2013

CATHY RIGBY IS PETER PAN National Tour completes its journey in Boston where it all began for the star in 1989, with the final performance Sunday evening, April 28, at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre. Rigby gives a magical performance in an imaginative and inspiring production, supported by a cast of the highest order. Brent Barrett is a virile Captain Hook and the entire ensemble has boundless talent and energy. Life is filled with regrets - don't let missing out on this be one of yours.

Full Cast Announced for AMAZING GRACE Presentation, Starring Robby Benson and Josh Young
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 10, 2012

Broadway and film star Robby Benson and Tony nominee Josh Young are set to star in the upcoming special invitational presentation of selections from the original new musical AMAZING GRACE, with music & lyrics by Christopher Smith and book by Mr. Smith & Arthur Giron, December 11th and 12th at Lincoln Center's Clark Studio Theater. AMAZING GRACE has been in development over the past four years and the musical had a record-breaking run at Goodpeed's Norma Terris Theatre last summer. Under the direction of Gabriel Barre, the cast will also feature Robert Petkoff (Fiddler on the Roof, Ragtime), Whitney Bashor (The Fantasticks, Happy Days), Chris Hoch (Beauty and the Beast, Spamalot), Quentin Earl Darrington (Ragtime, Memphis), and Harriett D. Foy (Mamma Mia!, Once on This Island).

Robert Petkoff, Josh Young Join the Cast of AMAZING GRACE
by Samantha Vega - Dec 6, 2012

Robert Petkoff is joining Broadway & film star Robby Benson and Tony nominee Josh Young in the upcoming special invitational presentation of selections from the original new musical AMAZING GRACE, with music & lyrics by Christopher Smithand book by Mr. Smith & Arthur Giron, December 11th and 12th at Lincoln Center's Clark Studio Theater. AMAZING GRACE has been in development over the past four years and the musical had a record-breaking run at Goodpeed's Norma Terris Theatre last summer. Under the direction of Gabriel Barre, the cast will also feature Whitney Bashor (The Fantasticks, Happy Days), Chris Hoch (Beauty and the Beast, Spamalot), Quentin Earl Darrington (Ragtime, Memphis), and Harriett D. Foy (Mamma Mia!, Once on This Island).

Fox Performing Arts Center Welcomes Cathy Rigby in PETER PAN, 6/29-7/1
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2012

Mc Coy Rigby Entertainment & Fox Operator Bill Malone of FX Arts, in association with Nederlander Presentations, Albert Nocciolino, Larry Payton, Michael Filerman and Heni Koenigsberg, bring audiences in Riverside the final production of the 2011-2012 season with the ultimate musical theatre experience for the entire family, Cathy Rigby and Brent Barrett starring in PETER PAN, a musical production of the play by Sir James Barrie, with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, music by Moose Charlap, additional lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green and additional music by Jule Styne, beginning June 29.

Cathy Rigby and Brent Barrett Lead PETER PAN at La Mirada, Previewing 6/1
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2012

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT in association with Nederlander Presentations, Albert Nocciolino, Larry Payton, Michael Filerman and Heni Koenigsberg will present the final production of their 2011-2012 season with the ultimate musical theatre experience for the entire family, Cathy Rigby and Brent Barrett starring in PETER PAN.

Cathy Rigby and Brent Barrett to Lead PETER PAN at La Mirada, Previewing 6/1
by Kelsey Denette - May 7, 2012

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT in association with Nederlander Presentations, Albert Nocciolino, Larry Payton, Michael Filerman and Heni Koenigsberg will present the final production of their 2011-2012 season with the ultimate musical theatre experience for the entire family, Cathy Rigby and Brent Barrett starring in PETER PAN.

WONDERLAND's Carly Rose Sonenclar to Appear on WPIX-TV Morning News, 2/23
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2011

Carly Rose Sonenclar, who stars as Chloe in WONDERLAND - A New Alice. A New Musical on Broadway, will appear on the WPIX-TV Morning News at 8:20AM and on ABC News Now's 'What's the Buzz' at 1:00pm tomorrow on Wednesday, February 23.