Lyrics For Life

Interview: Director, Jeorgi Smith and DIARY OF A WIMPY KID at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 30, 2025

'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical is directed and choreographed by Jeorgi Smith with musical direction by Ethan Smith. 

LYRICS FOR LIFE Returns to Symphony Space in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023

LOTA Productions' Lyrics for Life returns to the stage on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Symphony Space in New York, NY. Learn more about the performance and find out how to get tickets here!

BWW Interview: Jeorgi Smith and THE WIZARD OF OZ at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 2, 2018

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre in Netcong opens its Main Stage season with 'The Wizard of Oz.' Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Jeorgi Smith who plays Dorothy about her career and the upcoming show at The Growing Stage.

Local Siblings From Long Branch To Star In RAGTIME at Axelrod Theater In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2018

Siblings Grace and Jack Sweeney will be featured cast members for the Axelrod Performing Arts Center's upcoming production of "Ragtime, The Musical," which will run from March 3-25 and will be directed and choreographed by Luis Salgado, who is returning to the theater after last year's successful production of "In the Heights."

Ensemble Theatre presents Regional Premiere of WHEN WE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2017

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) travels back to the 1970s with When We Were Young and Unafraid, an intriguing drama by Sarah Treem, one of the writers behind Netflix's House of Cards and co-creator of Showtime's award-winning drama The Affair. In this moving piece, a new arrival's influence forces the residents of an underground women's shelter to confront their own secrets. This powerful drama explores the passion of youth, the wisdom of age, and the people who awaken us to new possibilities. Playing February 21-March 12, 2017. Directed by Drew Fracher.

Ensemble Theatre presents Regional Premiere of WHEN WE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2017

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) travels back to the 1970s with When We Were Young and Unafraid, an intriguing drama by Sarah Treem, one of the writers behind Netflix's House of Cards and co-creator of Showtime's award-winning drama The Affair. In this moving piece, a new arrival's influence forces the residents of an underground women's shelter to confront their own secrets. This powerful drama explores the passion of youth, the wisdom of age, and the people who awaken us to new possibilities. Playing February 21-March 12, 2017. Directed by Drew Fracher.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati to Close Out 30th Anniversary Season with VIOLET
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 19, 2016

All aboard! Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati sends off its 2015-2016 30th anniversary season on a bold adventure with the award-winning musical Violet. Based on The Ugliest Pilgrim by Doris Betts, this deeply stirring musical by Tony-award winning Jeanine Tesori and the acclaimed Brian Crawley follows a scarred woman on a cross-country pilgrimage to find the true meaning of beauty. Violet delivers a powerful story of hope, self-discovery, and the beauty of imperfections. Playing May 3-22, 2016. Directed by D. Lynn Meyers. Premiere Sponsor is John Goering.

Photo Flash: Broadway, TV, Film, Music and Dance Stars Take Part in KOTA's LYRICS FOR LIFE
by - Mar 23, 2016

KOTA presented LYRICS FOR LIFE at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Hosted by Madisyn Shipman ('Game Shakers', Broadway's Enron) and Casey Simpson ('Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn'), the event featured talent from TV, film, Broadway, singer/songwriters, dancers, and musicians. Scroll down for photos from the event, plus click here for shots from the red carpet!

Photo Flash: Madisyn Shipman, Casey Simpson and More Walk the Red Carpet at KOTA's LYRICS FOR LIFE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2016

KOTA presented LYRICS FOR LIFE at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Hosted by Madisyn Shipman ('Game Shakers', Broadway's Enron) and Casey Simpson ('Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn'), the event featured talent from TV, film, Broadway, singer/songwriters, dancers, and musicians. BroadwayWorld has photos from the red carpet below!

KOTA Presents LYRICS FOR LIFE on 3/19
by Louisa Brady - Mar 19, 2016

KOTA presents, Lyrics for Life, at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center on Sat, March 19th at 7:30 PM.

Madisyn Shipman and Casey Simpson Host LYRICS FOR LIFE Benefit for Suicide Prevention
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2016

KOTA presents LYRICS FOR LIFE, a benefit for suicide Prevention at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles tonight, March 19th at 7:30 PM.