My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Home For You Chat My Shows (beta) Register/Login Games Grosses
Richard LaGravenese Headshot
Get Richard LaGravenese Alerts

Richard LaGravenese

read more news

Photos

Productions

Pal JoeyPal Joey
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
New Book

Videos

More Videos

News


BWW Q&A: Kevin Cahoon Talks CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage Photo
BWW Q&A: Kevin Cahoon Talks CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - Feb 24, 2026

Chez Joey is now running at Arena Stage. We spoke to Kevin Cahoon, who plays Melvin Snyder in the musical - which is a revisal of Pal Joey.
Arena Stage Honors Chairman Phil Mendelson With The American Voice Award Photo
Arena Stage Honors Chairman Phil Mendelson With The American Voice Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presented the American Voice Award to District of Columbia City Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, as part of the Opening Night celebration for Chez Joey.
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage Photo
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - Feb 17, 2026

Chez Joey is now running at Arena Stage through March 15th, 2026. What did the critics have to say? Read all the reviews.
Photos: Myles Frost & More in CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage Photo
Photos: Myles Frost & More in CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - Feb 17, 2026

See Myles Frost and a star-studded cast bring CHEZ JOEY to life at Arena Stage, featuring reimagined Rodgers & Hart classics.
Review: CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage Photo
Review: CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage
by David Friscic - Feb 17, 2026

An embarrassment of theatrical riches, bordering on sensory, stimulating overload, is on display in an exceptionally bold and satisfying reimagining of the very influential musical Pal Joey—now reconceived as Chez Joey. The show still takes place in the 1940’s Chicago music/nightclub scene, but it has been opened up to explore potent possibilities that are realized in this production.
ON BECKETT & More Lead Washington, DC's February 2026 Top Theatre Shows Photo
ON BECKETT & More Lead Washington, DC's February 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jan 30, 2026

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for February 2026 include On Beckett and more.
Full Cast Set for CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage, Starring Myles Frost and More Photo
Full Cast Set for CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage, Starring Myles Frost and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for Chez Joey. The production will be directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover.
Kevin Cahoon, Samantha Massell and More to Join Myles Frost in CHEZ JOEY at Arena Sta Photo
Kevin Cahoon, Samantha Massell and More to Join Myles Frost in CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the principal cast for its Winter 2026 production of Chez Joey, starring Myles Frost and more.
Myles Frost to Star in CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage Photo
Myles Frost to Star in CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

Myles Frost will headline Arena Stage's upcoming production of Chez Joey. Following a run as Michael Jackson in MJ the Musical, the Maryland-native Broadway sensation will return home to the DC area this winter.
Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler Will Lead THE LAST FIVE YEARS Concert in London Photo
Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler Will Lead THE LAST FIVE YEARS Concert in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025

Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler will lead a concert of THE LAST FIVE YEARS in London. Don't miss this iconic musical's 25th anniversary celebration!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 20, 2025- MAMMA MIA! Tops the Grosses and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 20, 2025- MAMMA MIA! Tops the Grosses and More
by - Aug 20, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
CHEZ JOEY, A Reimagining of PAL JOEY, Will Play Arena Stage Photo
CHEZ JOEY, A Reimagining of PAL JOEY, Will Play Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - Aug 19, 2025

Arena Stage will present Chez Joey, a vibrant new take on the musical inspired by John O’Hara’s ‘Pal Joey’ stories for The New Yorker. Chez Joey brings a complete book revision by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Richard LaGravenese (The Fisher King) and a curated selection of brand-new arrangements from the legendary catalog of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart to a 21st-century audience.
Will Chase, Ingrid Michaelson, & More Among Broadway Talent at 2025 Chain NYC Film Fe Photo
Will Chase, Ingrid Michaelson, & More Among Broadway Talent at 2025 Chain NYC Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 6, 2025

Will Chase, Ingrid Michaelson, James Naughton, and more are among the Broadway stars featured in titles at the 2025 Chain NYC Film Festival, happening this month.
TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL, New Adaptations of DAMN YANKEES and PAL JOEY Will Play Are Photo
TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL, New Adaptations of DAMN YANKEES and PAL JOEY Will Play Arena Stage
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2025

Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie have just announced the company’s diamond anniversary season. We have all of the details here!
Is PAL JOEY Coming Back to Broadway Next Season? Photo
Is PAL JOEY Coming Back to Broadway Next Season?
by Rialto Chatter - Apr 11, 2025

A new version of Pal Joey, co-directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover, is soon casting for developmental work sessions in NYC. A version of the show was presented at New York City Center in late 2023, and has been circling a Broadway bow since 2021.
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2025

Stars came out for the big opening night celebration of Glengarry Glen Ross, including Darren Criss, Katie Holmes, Ansel Elgort, and many more.Check out photos here!
WICKED, MEAN GIRLS, & More 2024 Films Recognized as Gender-Balanced Productions Photo
WICKED, MEAN GIRLS, & More 2024 Films Recognized as Gender-Balanced Productions
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2025

Wicked, Mean Girls, Moana 2, and more popular 2024 films have met the ReFrame Stamp criteria for gender-balanced production, according to a new report.
A Brief History of THE LAST FIVE YEARS Photo
A Brief History of THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 23, 2025

This time, the reader question was: The Last 5 Years makes its Broadway debut this spring… but everyone you know already has the show memorized. How did that happen? Tepper unpacks the history of the beloved show.
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2025 Watch Guide Photo
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2025 Watch Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 2, 2025

hile many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 14 are already films or series that you can watch from home now. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2025, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!
ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4 Soundtrack Available Now Photo
ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4 Soundtrack Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 25, 2024

The Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Original Score Soundtrack is now available. Composed by EMMY Award-winner Siddhartha Khosla, the soundtrack features 26 captivating tracks that bring the suspense, humor and heart of the hit series to life. Listen to it now!
More News

Get Richard LaGravenese Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos