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Interview: Pelton, Brightbill, Walko, Marshall-Michelson of A CHORUS LINE at Dutch Apple
by Andrea Stephenson - Sep 24, 2025

A Chorus Line, featuring music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, first opened in 1975 under the direction of Michael Bennett with co-choreographer Bob Avian.

Video: Original LITTLE MERMAID Star Jodi Benson Sings Stripped-Back 'Part of Your World'
by Michael Major - Aug 26, 2025

Original The Little Mermaid star Jodi Benson joined the Counter-Melodies Podcast co-hosts Jonathan Tilkin and Anthony Gargiula for a stripped-back rendition of 'Part of Your World' from the hit animated movie musical. Watch the video!

Meet the Cast of SMASH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The musical Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series, will begin previews tonight, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and officially open Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Meet the cast here!

Review: CRAZY FOR YOU at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
by Elizabeth James - Feb 27, 2025

Broadway Palm's production of CRAZY FOR YOU tells the story of Bobby Child as he goes to the small country town of Deadrock, Nevada to foreclose on a rundown theatre on behalf of his banking family. However, Bobby is passionate about theatre, and instead decides to try and save it by impersonating famed theatre legend Bela Zangler and putting together a production. Along the way, he falls in love with the daughter of the man who owns the theatre, Polly.

Spotlight: GYPSY at OFC Creations Theatre Center
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 4, 2025

Jodi Benson Stars in OFC Creations GYPSY! Starring Jodi Benson as Mama Rose, OFC Creations (Rochester, NY) presents GYPSY, A Musical Fable. Jodi Benson is best known for providing the voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid.

BWW Q&A: Jodi Benson on GYPSY at OFC Creations Theatre Center
by Joshua Wright - Jan 7, 2025

Gypsy continues OFC’s 2024-2025 Broadway In Brighton Series with a focus on bringing beloved shows and stories of heroes of generations to the stage, many that are not typically performed in Rochester. The series also includes Anything Goes and closing out the 2024-2025 season will be the hugely popular Jersey Boys, produced locally for the first time.

Review: CRAZY FOR YOU at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - Jun 22, 2024

What did our critic think of CRAZY FOR YOU at Ogunquit Playhouse?

Review: Hello, Jodi! It's a Match Made in Heaven with Encore! Performing Arts in HELLO, DOLLY!
by Albert Gutierrez - Jun 21, 2024

Encore! Performing Arts’ production of HELLO, DOLLY! leans heavily into the relentless optimism and good time that’s made the musical a classic. They’ve crafted together a show which takes advantage of every aspect of its production, from the costumes to the orchestrations to the simple power of a Look from the lead.

CRAZY FOR YOU to be Presented at Nazareth University Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2024

Experience the magic of George and Ira Gershwin's classic music in CRAZY FOR YOU at Nazareth University Arts Center in April. Learn how to purchase tickets.

MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING World Premiere & More Set for Ogunquit Playhouse 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024

Ogunquit Playhouse has unveiled their 92nd season. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Jodi Benson Will Lead HELLO, DOLLY! in Florida in Summer 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2023

Jodi Benson will lead a production of Hello, Dolly! in Florida next year at Encore! Performing Arts. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Review: CRAZY FOR YOU at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Shanti Kennedy - Nov 23, 2023

What did our critic think of CRAZY FOR YOU at Asolo Reperatory Theater?