Matt Wolpe

Review: RECON$TRUXION at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Russell Warne - Apr 27, 2026

What makes ReCON$truXion an all-American world premiere?

Natalie Joy Johnson Will Bring QUEEN OF MEAN: THE RISE AND FALL OF LEONA HELMSLEY to 54 Below
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 17, 2026

The show traces Helmsley’s meteoric ascent through New York high society - and the unraveling that made her a tabloid legend and the woman once dubbed the 'Queen of Mean.'

World Premiere of ReCON$truXion Will Come to Alabama Shakespeare Festival in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL will present the world premiere of ReCON$truXion, a new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan. The production will showcase innovative storytelling and themes relevant to contemporary society.

Photos: A SCINTILLATING SHAW PARTY Celebrates PYGMALION
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 18, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group and The American Irish Historical Society recently hosted A Scintillating Shaw Party celebrating GTG's acclaimed all-female production of Shaw's Pygmalion.

Photos: PYGMALION Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 3, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group is now presenting the classic play, Pygmalion. The five-week limited engagement continues at Theatre Row’s Theater 5 through November 22. Check out photos from opening night here!

Video: First Look at Gingold Theatrical Group's PYGMALION
by Gillian Blum - Nov 3, 2025

Watch a video sneak preview of the Gingold Theatrical Group's production of Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, running at Theatre Row's Theater 5 from November 2 through November 22.

Photos: Cast Of Gingold Theatrical Group’s PYGMALION Meet The Press
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 24, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group will present Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion at Theatre Row from October 22 to November 22, 2025. Starring Synnøve Karlsen in her New York theatrical debut alongside Mark Evans, the production is adapted and directed by David Staller in celebration of GTG’s 20th anniversary. See photos of the cast!

Synnøve Karlsen, Mark Evans and More to Star in PYGMALION at Gingold Theatrical Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group's PYGMALION will star Synnøve Karlsen as Eliza Doolittle in her New York theatrical debut, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets here!

Exclusive: Watch Highlights from BEAU THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2025

Out of the Box Theatrics is now presenting the world premiere of Beau the Musical, conceived and written by Douglas Lyons, with music by Ethan D. Pakchar and Douglas Lyons, and lyrics by Douglas Lyons. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you exclusive highlights of the cast in action in this video.

BEAU THE MUSICAL Extends at Out of the Box Theatrics
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025

Out of the Box Theatrics will present one-week extension of the world premiere of Beau the Musical, conceived and written by Douglas Lyons. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: BEAU THE MUSICAL Celebrates Pride Night Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025

Out of the Box Theatrics, in association with The StoryLine Project, LLC; Bryan McCaffrey, and Leah Michalos, hosted a special Pride Night celebration at Beau the Musical. Check out photos from the event!

Photos: BEAU THE MUSICAL at Out of the Box Theatrics
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

You can now get a first look at Out of the Box Theatrics' world premiere of Beau the Musical, conceived and written by Douglas Lyons. Learn more here!

Full Cast and Creative Team Set for BEAU THE MUSICAL World Premiere at Out of the Box Theatrics
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

Out of the Box Theatrics has revealed the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Beau the Musical. See who is starring and learn more about the production here!

Kate Marilley To Lead SWEET CHARITY At Gulfshore Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

Gulfshore Playhouse has announced the cast of Sweet Charity, the dazzling, gritty, and heartfelt musical that will close out its season.

Review: A WONDERFUL WORLD Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Oct 15, 2023

World premiere musical A WONDERFUL WORLD has a wonderful lead in James Monrie Iglehart as Louis Armstrong. Iglehart embodies the acclaimed vocalist and trumpeter completely; he nails Armstrong’s signature raspy voice and vocals and larger-than-life presence, but he’s also a master at embodying the role’s emotions. He’s a joy to watch in every moment he’s onstage, even as Aurin Squire’s book charts both Armstrong’s successes and his more human mistakes. In terms of framework, A WONDERFUL WORLD surprisingly reminded me of Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’s SIX. The musical starts and ends with Armstrong’s four wives: Daisy Parker (Khalifa White), Lil Hardin (Jennie Harney Fleming), Alpha Smith (Brennyn Lark), and Lucille Wilson (Ta’rea Campbell). Each of the musical’s four parts is centered around one of Armstrong’s wives. While the musical piqued my interest in Armstrong’s biography as a whole, I think this framework meant the timeline on his route to fame was incredibly condensed. And the musical certainly conveys that Armstrong was quite the philanderer; Squire’s book and Christopher Renshaw’s direction and conception don’t shy away at all from the fact that Armstrong cheated on each of his past wives with the next one.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A WONDERFUL WORLD in New Orleans
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023

A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong recently played at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. See photos from opening night below!

Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Begins Rehearsals For Pre-Broadway Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2023

The 26-member cast of A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong began rehearsals last week in New York City. Check out photos from rehearsal here!

Full Cast Revealed For A WONDERFUL WORLD Musical; Vanessa Williams Joins Producing Team
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023

Full casting has been announced for A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong, which was previously announced to star James Monroe Iglehart.  The production also welcomes multiple Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award nominee Vanessa Williams to the lead producing team.  Find out more about the show, and the cast, here!

Photos: Matt Wolpe Stars in SCHOOL OF ROCK at Virginia Musical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023

Get a first look at photos of SCHOOL OF ROCK, which made it’s Virginia regional theater premier this past weekend as part of the 31st season of the famed Virginia Musical Theatre season.

See Taylor Louderman's WRITE OUT LOUD, Countess Luann de Lesseps, Tom Kitt & More at Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022

This week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.