Leianna Weaver

KRISTINA WONG, #FOOD BANK INFLUENCER and More Set for East West Players 61st Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2026

East West Players will launch its 61st season by centering female, queer, and marginalized voices, both onstage and off. The mainstage season opens with the Southern California premiere of the comedy Wives by Jaclyn Backhaus.

BEETLEJUICE Broadway Tour to Make South Bend Premiere at Morris Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026

The Broadway touring production of BEETLEJUICE is set to make its South Bend premiere at the Morris Center, closing out the 25-26 Broadway in South Bend Series with five performances.

BEETLEJUICE Tour Will Come to the King Center
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026

The Broadway touring production of BEETLEJUICE will play a one-night-only Melbourne premiere engagement at the King Center, closing out the Broadway at the King Center Series.

Celebrity Attractions 2026-2027 Broadway Season Set For Robinson Center in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - May 4, 2026

Celebrity Attractions is proud to announce the 2026-2027 Broadway Season.  This Broadway season brings four unmistakable stories to the stage, each one reimagined in a way audiences have never experienced before.

Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
by Team BWW - Apr 8, 2026

Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community. In this March 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from regional stages across the country.

BEETLEJUICE Broadway Tour Will Come to Peoria Civic Center in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

Casting has been announced for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE the Musical. This production is part of the 25–26 AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA Series.

Review: BEETLEJUICE Tour Is a Living Nightmare (in a Good Way!) at Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - Apr 1, 2026

It's easy to see why Beetlejuice, the screen-to-stage adaptation of Tim Burton's beloved 1998 cult-classic film, earned eight 2019 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical. It is to die for.

Review: BEETLEJUICE at Hollywood Pantages
by Evan Henerson - Mar 13, 2026

With all its visual delights on full display, the non-Equity production directed by Catie Davis (from the original direction by Alex Timbers) is a carnival of the macabre.

BEETLEJUICE National Tour is Coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026

The North American Tour of Beetlejuice is coming to The Fabulous Fox. Beetlejuice tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.

Interview: SoCal's Leianna Weaver Talks Lydia, Ghosts, and BEETLEJUICE
by Melissa Heckscher - Mar 11, 2026

Southern California native Leianna Weaver speaks with BroadwayWorld about what it felt like to land the role of Lydia Deetz in BEETLEJUICE, how she relates to the character, and some onstage mishaps (that may or may not have involved fire).

Review: Beetlejuice Haunts San Diego with Heart, Chaos & Big Laughs
by Lucía Serrano - Feb 26, 2026

The Broadway National Tour of Beetlejuice has landed in San Diego through March 1. The “ghost with the most” is back for a limited run, promising laughs, cringe-worthy humor, and dazzling set and projection design that fully delivers on the spectacle of a Broadway tour.

Review Roundup: BEETELJUICE New North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

Performances are underway for the new North American Tour of Beetlejuice. The tour played its first public performance on February 13 in Fresno, CA at the Saroyan Theatre. Read the reviews here!

Review: BEETLEJUICE Appears at Broadway Sacramento
by Courtney Symes - Feb 19, 2026

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! You’ve done it, Sacramento! You’ve summoned the ghost with the most, and you’re going to love every minute of his antics. We first fell in love with him in Tim Burton’s 1988 film, Beetlejuice, starring Michael Keaton as the titular character. Continuing the legend, Eddie Perfect’s music and lyrics set to the 2019 stage production make Beetlejuice The Musical. The Musical. The Musical. one of the few movie to musical adaptations to die for.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 28, 2026- TWO STRANGERS Stops By Daytime TV and More
by - Jan 28, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Ryan Stajmiger, Leianna Weaver and More to Lead BEETLEJUICE North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Beetlejuice. The tour will play its first public performance in Fresno, CA at the Saroyan Theatre.

Michael Gribble & Friends In A VERY GRIBBLE LA CHRISTMAS To Play The Hotel Cafe
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025

A Very Gribble LA Christmas will bring Michael Gribble & Friends to The Hotel Cafe for a one-night holiday program on December 7, 2025. The concert will feature original seasonal music and new arrangements of classic material performed by guest vocalists from stage and screen.

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME At Lewis Family Playhouse Adds New Cast Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024

CCAE Theatricals' production of the Tony award-winning play based on the best-selling novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, is being remounted at the Lewis Family Playhouse. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - Dec 13, 2024

The Ordway Center's production of The Little Mermaid is a dazzling spectacle that brings the beloved Disney classic to life with vibrant energy, breathtaking visuals, and heartfelt performances. Directed by a skilled team of creatives, this musical adaptation transcends the nostalgia of the 1989 animated film, offering a fresh and enchanting take that will captivate audiences of all ages.

Video: The Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Ordway Share Their Favorite Moments
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024

Next month, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present Disney's The Little Mermaid. The musical. Watch the cast share their favorite moments in the musical in the video here!

THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to The Ordway This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024

Next month, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present Disney's The Little Mermaid. The musical is based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film.