Ray Roderick

New Musical LA BAMBA! Will Tour the UK

The UK Tour and lead creative team have been announced for the world premiere of a new musical - La Bamba!

Dr. Phillips Center Sends Two Local High School Musical Theater Students To National Jimmy Awards

On a night they'll never forget at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 400 musical theater students from 30 high schools and nine counties accepted awards at the 8th annual 2022 Applause Awards supported by AdventHealth and Chick-fil-A.

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Announced At Main Street Theater

This summer. Main Street Theater is bringing to the stage the high-flying, adventure-filled musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, based on the much-loved, iconic film! “Never say 'no' to adventures,” says Grandpa Potts. 

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Comes to Main Street Theater

This summer. Main Street Theater (MST) is bringing to the stage the high-flying, adventure-filled musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, based on the much-loved, iconic film! “Never say 'no' to adventures,” says Grandpa Potts.  “Always say 'yes.'” MST is saying YES to adventures this summer with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! The musical is based on the MGM Motion Picture with music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman; adapted for the Stage by Jeremy Sams; licensed script adapted by Ray Roderick.

Dr. Phillips Center Announces 8th Annual Applause Awards To Honor Excellence In High School Musicals

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate top high school musical talent at its 8th annual 2022 Applause Awards on Saturday, June 4, at Walt Disney Theater. Modeled after the Tony Awards, the Applause Awards will be directed by Broadway veteran Ray Roderick and hosted by award winning Broadway and TV actress/singer Rachel York. 

Dr. Phillips Center Announces 8th Annual Applause Awards To Honor Excellence in High School Musicals

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate top high school musical talent at its 8th annual 2022 Applause Awards on Saturday, June 4, at Walt Disney Theater. Modeled after the Tony Awards®, the Applause Awards will be directed by Broadway veteran Ray Roderick and hosted by award winning Broadway and TV actress/singer Rachel York. 

Created by Ray Roderick and James Hindman, The Bikinis will run at Riverbank Theatre April 22 – May 22. Directed and choreographed by Katy Blake, the cast comprises Diana Spencer Turner as Annie, Jenny Giles – Voss as Jodi, Anita Newby as Barbara and Carrie Meusling as Karla.

Extra Performance of A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE Added at the Ivoryton Playhouse

Spend the holidays with family at the Ivoryton Playhouse enjoying the sensational holiday revue A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE. This comical “Miniature Christmas Spectacular,” written by James Hindman and Ray Roderick, opens December 2. 

A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE At The Ivoryton Playhouse 

Spend the holidays with family at the Ivoryton Playhouse enjoying the sensational holiday revue A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE. This comical “Miniature Christmas Spectacular,” written by James Hindman and Ray Roderick, opens December 2.  

A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE Announced At The Ivoryton Playhouse

Spend the holidays with family at the Ivoryton Playhouse enjoying the sensational holiday revue A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE. This comical “Miniature Christmas Spectacular,” written by James Hindman and Ray Roderick, opens December 2. 

Central City Opera is bringing a spectacular production of SHOWBOAT to the Buell Theater. This week, host of 'In Focus' Eden Lane sits down with acclaimed director Ray Roderick to learn about his take on this iconic musical. Click below to watch the interview!

This summer the Harbor Lights Theater Company has announced its production of Oliver!, the tale of the orphan who dared to ask for more, based on the beloved novel by Charles Dickens. Oliver! will be the second show of the company's fourth season, following the great success of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. Click below for a behind-the-scenes look at the show's costumes!

Goodspeed Musicals, the first two-time Tony Award-winning theatre in the country, presents the fab new musical The Bikinis will round out their three-show season. Destined to be a summer smash, this fun-loving, finger-snappin' blast-from-the-past is chock-full of hit tunes from the 60s and 70s. Don't miss The Bikinis, playing through September 2, 2012; it'll be a gas! BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show below!

Goodspeed Musicals' bold and brassy musical comedy MAME runs now through July 7 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn., with an official press opening of May 9, 2012. The first clip of this exciting production has been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Pitre in 'Bosom Buddies' below!

Goodspeed Musicals will 'coax the blues right out ‘a the horn' with its much-anticipated new production of MAME. The bold and brassy musical comedy will runs now through July 1 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. [Official Press Opening will be May 9, 2012.] Check out a sneak peek into last night's - April 28 - dress rehearsal for MAME. Watch the video below!

Denver Center Attractions presents I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE, at the Garner Galleria Theatre through June 24. See a video montage of the production below!

Goodspeed Musicals is re-imagining favorite Tin Pan Alley tunes with the new-fashioned musical comedy Hello! My Baby. The show from Goodspeed's 2011 Festival of New Artists will run through 27, 2011 at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn., Goodspeed's home for developing new works. Check out performance highlights from the show below!