Lauren Maria Medina

Cast Set For SWEENEY TODD at Hartford Stage
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford announced the cast and creative team for their co-production of SWEENEY TODD, marking the first collaboration between the two Connecticut theater companies.

Review: SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED Hits the High Notes at 54 Below
by Sharon Ellman - Apr 30, 2026

Sondheim's music soars at 54 Below in the final season of the celebrated series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED. The show returns 6/28. The late maestro himself would have been proud of this special night of his works!

54 Below Will Present SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED Final Season, Nicolas King & More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

54 Below has announced its lineup of performances for the upcoming week, featuring Sondheim Unplugged: The Final Season, Nicolas King, Hugh Panaro, and more. The schedule includes concerts, tribute performances, and new works from Broadway and cabaret artists.

SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED: THE FINAL SEASON and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Sondheim Unplugged: The Final Season, Olivia Katz, and many more!

Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and More to Perform at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026

In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 

Review: Huge Turnout Celebrates MSMT's Annual Concert on the Mall
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Aug 13, 2025

On August 13, a clear, warm summer evening, thousands filled the grassy downtown Brunswick Mall to enjoy a free evening of music performed by the stars of MSMT. The annual event, presented in collaboration with the Brunswick Downtown Association’s Music on the Mall series has grown in size since its inception eight years ago and continues to hold the record for the best attended outdoor event in the community. And the crowds come with good reason. It is an opportunity to hear the MSMT performers regale the audience with repertoire from musical theatre and popular covers, backed by an excellent five-piece band led by Music Director Jacob Stebly.

Review: Brilliant, Beautiful, Revelatory, MSMT's Monumental Revival of WEST SIDE STORY
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Aug 8, 2025

Sizzling with sass & style, smoldering with passion, and searing the heart with timeless beauty, WEST SIDE STORY triumphs in a monumental new revival, directed/ choreographed by Marc Robin at Maine State Music Theatre. As groundbreaking as this work was when it first appeared on Broadway sixty-eight years ago, it retains its freshness and uniqueness today thanks to MSMT’s ability to approach a classic with both respect and a sense of relevance. This is a WEST SIDE STORY for all generations - brilliant ,beautiful, even revelatory. In fact, in an MSMT season marked by artistic triumphs, this new production is, quite simply, a theatrical masterpiece.

BWW Q&A: Lauren Maria Medina on WEST SIDE STORY at Maine State Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2025

Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) is proud to conclude its 2025 mainstage season with one of the most celebrated musicals in American theatre history - West Side Story, running August 6–23 at the Pickard Theater.

Interview: All the Colors of True Love: A Conversation with Coleman Cummings
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 29, 2025

“The role requires quite a range of acting; it calls for all the colors of true love, as well as grief, anger frustration, the whole spectrum playing out in the two-day time period of the show. And Bernstein’s score is groundbreaking. It’s full of so many colors that accurately express the emotions and subtexts of all the characters through these little motifs.  It stands alone; it’s unique in style.” Actor Coleman Cummings is musing on the challenge he is undertaking in making his role debut as Tony in Maine State Music Theatre’s WEST SIDE STORY, which runs from August 6-23, 2025 at Brunswick’s Pickard Theater. For Cummings, this will be his second appearance with the company, having portrayed Dimitry in ANASTASIA earlier in the season.

Lee Roy Reams & More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lee roy Reams and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse Starring Kathleen Turner
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2024

Get a first look at photos of A Little Night Music at Ogunquit Playhouse. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - Jul 22, 2024

The Ogunquit Playhouse is filling its summer nights with a little night music- literally. A Little Night Music is a sophisticated musical comedy with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler set in early 20th century Sweden. The story revolves around a complex web of relationships and romantic entanglements among the privileged upper class.

Julia Murney, Nik Walker, and More Join the Cast of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2024

Ogunquit Playhouse has announced the full cast for their production of A Little Night Music. Learn more about the full cast here!

Review: GYPSY A MUSICAL FABLE at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Aug 31, 2023

What did our critic think of GYPSY A MUSICAL FABLE at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?

Georgia Mendes Brings GRATTITUDE 2.0 to The Cutting Room
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2023

The Cutting Room presents rising star Georgia Mendes in GRATTITUDE 2.0 on Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 at 9:30pm.Georgia has been on the hunt for Gratitude, and now she's learning what it feels like to finally be in it.

Photos/Video: First Look at WEST SIDE STORY at Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2022

The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Dr. in Lincolnshire, is kicking off the New Year with WEST SIDE STORY, the revolutionary Tony Award-winning musical that forever changed American theater running now through March 27, 2022.

Marriott Theatre Kicks Off The New Year With WEST SIDE STORY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2022

Experience the passion and heart-pounding excitement of WEST SIDE STORY like never before. Directing the production is Victor Malana Maog, critically-acclaimed and award-winning veteran of the stage with over 25 years of theatre experience. Musical direction is by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson with choreography by Jeff Award nominee Alex Sanchez.  

Full Lineup and Cast Announced for SOUND BITES Extra Bites Second Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2021

Theater Now New York, one of the nation’s leading producers of original short form musicals, announced the full lineup and cast for the second night of SOUND BITES Extra Bites, which will stream online Friday, May 28th at 7pm. 

Chester Gregory, Drew McVety, Melody Butiu and More Announced for SOUND BITES Streaming Live
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2020

Casting has been announced for SOUND BITES Streaming Live, a two-night streaming event premiering six new 10-minute musicals on November 13th and 20th at 8pm. Each evening will feature three new musicals and interviews with their creators, hosted by Thomas Morrissey and Colleen Harris.