Mason Ballard

BOOP! THE MUSICAL to Make Philadelphia Premiere at the Academy of Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2026

BOOP! THE MUSICAL will open at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. The Broadway musical features original direction by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell and stars Aliya Grace as Betty Boop.

Review: Broadway in Cincinnati presents BOOP! THE MUSICAL at The Aronoff Center
by Taylor Clemons - Oct 23, 2026

What did our critic think of BOOP! THE MUSICAL at The Aronoff Center?

Exclusive: First Look at BOOP! The Musical North American Tour
by Michael Major - Oct 22, 2026

Take an exclusive first look at photos of the cast of BOOP! The Musical on tour. Currently in Cincinnati, the 50-week tour stars Aliya Grace in the title role, with Mason Ballard, Ashley Calderon, Michelle Jennings, and more.

Watch BOOP! THE MUSICAL Hit The Road With First Look at North American Tour
by Michael Major - Oct 21, 2026

Watch a first look at the BOOP! The Musical North American tour, starring Aliya Grace as Betty Boop. The tour recently launched in Rochester, NY and will be on the road for 50 weeks.

BOOP! THE MUSICAL to Open North American Tour in Rochester
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2026

The musical adaptation of Betty Boop officially opens at West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY, continuing through October 10 before visiting cities across the country. The production features music by David Foster and choreography by Jerry Mitchell.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 5, 2026- Do the Time Warp with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and More
by - Oct 5, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Exclusive: Betty’s Hitting the Road! Inside Rehearsals for the BOOP! National Tour
by Sam Anctil - Oct 2, 2026

BOOP! The Musical is ready to boop its way across America! Following its Broadway run, the musical will officially launch its national tour on October 3 in Rochester, New York. BroadwayWorld dropped by the rehearsal room for a sneak peek at the touring production and caught up with director-choreographer Jerry Mitchell, leading lady Aliya Grace, and Mason Ballard, who plays Dwayne, about getting the show ready for the road.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 28, 2026: SIX THE MUSICAL To End Its Broadway Reign and More
by - Aug 28, 2026

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

Full Cast Announced for BOOP! THE MUSICAL National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2026

BOOP! The Musical has just announced the full cast for the upcoming North American Tour.  Joining previously announced Aliya Grace, who will play Betty Boop®, will be Mason Ballard (Dwayne), Ashia Collins (Carol Evans), Michelle Jennings (Valentina), Dan Mason (Grampy), Joshua Woodie (Raymond Demarest), Ashley Calderon (Trisha), Adam Clarke (Pudgy), Kevin W. Egan (Oscar Delacorte), and Kevin Bowman, Christian J. Collins, Leah Faye, Kayla Goins, Eric Gonzalez, Jesse Hanks, Izzy Herz, Anya Katherine Jones, Jaxon Keller, Elie Kuppermann, Helena Elizabeth Laing, Ava Madara, Neema Muteti, Annalise Northway, PJ Palmer, Jame Tomé Rotz, Kenneth Sweeney, Devyn Trondson and Evan Michael Vaughan. 

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - Jun 13, 2026

A bittersweet production with good performances all around.

Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from February 2026
by Team BWW - Mar 3, 2026

Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community. In this February 2026 edition catch headlines about the renaming of the Kennedy Center Honors, layoffs affecting theater coverage at The Washington Post, and artists gathering in Washington, DC for the First Amendment Troop’s ResistDance performance.

Video: NEWSIES at the Argyle Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

All new video footage has been released from Newsies at The Argyle Theatre, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

Photos: Disney's NEWSIES At The Argyle Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026

The Argyle Theatre has released production photos of Disney’s Newsies, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

Photos: Mason Ballard, Cara Rose DiPietro and More in NEWSIES at The Argyle Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

The Argyle Theatre is presenting Disney’s Newsies, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Get a first look at photos here!

Review: NEWSIES at The Argyle Theatre
by Sam Desmond - Feb 4, 2026

A musical forged in ambition of set, stage, and stamina, director Tommy Ranieri’s vision of a world only beginning to stand up for their rights was sprawling and spectacular. Unlike other versions of “Newsies,” Rainieri’s production had a maturity that touched the cast’s characters to truly feel they deserved better than the circumstances they were backed into.

Photos: NEWSIES Opens at The Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 1, 2026

Check out photos from opening night for Newsies at the Argyle Theatre, which runs now through March 22 and starring Mason Ballard and Cara Rose DiPietro.

Video: Sneak Peek At Disney's NEWSIES At The Argyle Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

The Argyle Theatre has released a new video snaeak peek of their upcoming production of Disney’s Newsies, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

Full Cast Set For NEWSIES at the Argyle Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

The Argyle Theatre has announced the stars of their upcoming production of Disney's Newsies, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

Mason Ballard, Cara Rose DiPietro and More to Star in NEWSIES at The Argyle Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025

The Argyle Theatre has revealed the stars of their upcoming production of Disney’s Newsies, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

Photos: BONNIE & CLYDE at The Rev Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025

The REV Theatre Company has opened the final production of its 2025 mainstage season, Bonnie & Clyde. The production runs through October 11 at Auburn’s historic Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. See photos of the show!