Michael Wordly

Photos: Westport Country Playhouse Honors Tony-Winner Nathan Lane At Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse named Tony Award-winning Broadway star Nathan Lane as Artistic Honoree at a fundraiser, “At This Stage,” on Saturday, October 4. Check out photos from the evening below.

CT Critics Circle Awards Top Honors to PRIMARY TRUST and RAGTIME at 33rd Annual Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025

The Pulitzer Prize winning play, Primary Trust, a moving, bittersweet drama about loneliness and friendship, which played at TheaterWorks Hartford, and a powerful, emotionally stirring production of Ragtime at Goodspeed Musicals took top honors at the 33rd annual Connecticut Critics Circle Awards (ctcritics.org) held on Monday, June 23.

Michael Worldly, Latoya Edwards, John Michael Lyles Will Lead FRANCOIS & THE REBELS at Joe’s Pub
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2025

Francois & The Rebels: A Punk Rock Ritual will be presented as part of the Joe’s Pub Working Group artistic program at The Public Theater, with co direction by Troy Anthony (Pericles), and a book, music, and lyrics by Queer Afro-Latino playwright and award winning activist Jaime Cepero.

Kirsten Childs, Grey Henson, Eric Ulloa and More Lead 4th Season of Barn on Fire Residency
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

This summer, New York Theatre Barn and the Fire Island Pines Arts Project will join forces for the 4th annual season of Barn on Fire. Learn more about the lineup here!

Video: Watch New Clips From RAGTIME At Goodspeed Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2025

Watch brand new video from Ragtime at Goodspeed Opera House as Mamie Parris and Behr Marshall perform, 'The Night That Goldman Spoke at Union Square' and 'Journey On'. 

FEVER DREAMS, RAGTIME and More Top 2025 Connecticut Critics Circle Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals’ production of “Ragtime” and two plays from TheaterWorks Hartford – “Fever Dreams” and “Primary Trust” - lead the shows nominated for the 33rd annual Connecticut Critics Circle Awards.  

Video: 'Success' from Goodspeed's RAGTIME
by Joshua Wright - May 23, 2025

Watch David R. Gordon (Tateh) perform 'Success' with the cast of Goodspeed's Ragtime in this all-new clip. Ragtime features a book by Terrence McNally. Music is by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. The musical is based on the novel “Ragtime” by E. L. Doctorow.

Video: Watch 'Your Daddy's Son' From RAGTIME At Goodspeed Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2025

Watch brand new video from Ragtime at Goodspeed Opera house as Brennyn Lark performs 'Your Daddy's Son'. The production runs through June 15, 2025. The cast for Ragtime is one of the largest in Goodspeed’s history.

Video: Watch Mamie Parris Sing 'Back to Before' in Goodspeed's RAGTIME
by Michael Major - May 12, 2025

Goodspeed has shared a new video of Mamie Parris performing 'Back to Before' from Ragtime. A powerful musical about the dreams of three American families woven together with ragtime, jazz and show tunes, Ragtime kicks off Goodspeed's 2025 season. 

Video: Edward Watts, Mamie Parris & More in RAGTIME at Goodspeed
by Joshua Wright - May 2, 2025

Get a first look at the company of Goodspeed Musicals' Ragtime - the first production of the 2025 season. A powerful musical about the dreams of three American families woven together with ragtime, jazz and show tunes, Ragtime runs through June 15, 2025 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.

Photos: RAGTIME at Goodspeed Musicals
by Emmy Rice - Apr 26, 2025

Production photos have been released for Ragtime at Goodspeed Musicals, running through June 15. See here for the photos of the production and more information!

Video: Edward Watts, Mamie Parris & More in Rehearsals for RAGTIME at Goodspeed
by Joshua Wright - Apr 25, 2025

Get a first look at the company of Goodspeed Musicals' Ragtime performing 'Journey On' from the first production of the 2025 season. A powerful musical about the dreams of three American families woven together with ragtime, jazz and show tunes, Ragtime runs from April 25 – June 15 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.

Video: Goodspeed's RAGTIME Rehearses 'Gettin' Ready Rag'
by Michael Major - Apr 18, 2025

The cast of Goodspeed's Ragtime rehearses 'Gettin' Ready Rag.' The video features Shaunice Maudlyn Alexander, Jordan Alexander, Yophi Adia Bost, Jalyn Crosby, Jeremiah Valentino Porter, Rory Shirley, Denver Andre Taylor and Michael Wordly.

Video: Watch the Cast of Goodspeed's RAGTIME Perform 'New Music'
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2025

Watch the cast of Goodspeed's Ragtime rehearse 'New Music,' before performances begin on April 25. The video features Michael Wordly and Brennyn Lark with Shaunice Maudlyn Alexander, Jordan Alexander, Mia Bergstrom, Tommy Betz, and more.

Mamie Parris, Brennyn Lark, Edward Watts and More to Star in RAGTIME at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals will present Ragtime as its first production of the 2025 season, starring Mamie Parris and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Nyla Watson Brings AN ODE TO AUDRA to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

54 Below will present Hadestown star Nyla Watson in An Ode to Audra on Sunday, August 18 at 9:30pm with a livestream option at 9:45pm ET.

ITheatrics And Junior Theater Group Celebrate Record-Breaking Junior Theater Festival Atlanta
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024

iTheatrics and Junior Theater Group are celebrating a record-breaking Junior Theater Festival Atlanta.

Arielle Jacobs, Adam Jacobs, Taylor Iman Jones and More To Appear at 2024 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023

iTheatrics and the Junior Theater Group has revealed the full line up of performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2024 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta.

THE COLOR PURPLE: THE MUSICAL Begins Performances at Ivoryton Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023

Ivoryton Playhouse presents 'THE COLOR PURPLE: The Musical' in Ivoryton, CT. Based on Alice Walker's novel and the film, this critically acclaimed production is set to captivate audiences for the next three weeks. Get event and ticket information here!

THE COLOR PURPLE Comes to the Ivoryton Playhouse This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

Ivoryton Playhouse presents the critically acclaimed musical The Color Purple, set to captivate audiences with its powerful storytelling and unforgettable music. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!