Spencer Liff

Los Angeles REEFER MADNESS to Host Reunion Concert Featuring Bell, Campbell, and More

Reefer Madness The Musical has announced a special, one-night-only, reunion concert to celebrate the four-week extension of the critically acclaimed production. 

DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? & More Lead Los Angeles's July 2024 Top Theatre Shows

Los Angeles 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 July 2024 include Boublil and Schönberg’s Do You Hear the People Sing?, tiny father, and more!

DRAG: THE MUSICAL to Have NY Premiere at New World Stages

DRAG: The Musical is Off-Broadway-bound, beginning performances at New World Stages in September. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Original Star Lori Alan Joins Los Angeles Cast of REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL

Reefer Madness The Musical has announced that Lori Alan will reprise her role as ‘Mae Coleman’ in the Los Angeles production for three weeks, as a temporary replacement for Nicole Parker.

Review: REEFER MADNESS at The Reefer Den

Everyone is phenomenal, from the performers to the musicians to the set director. It’s manically goofy, laugh-out-loud funny, and sexy in its degradation.

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On Los Angeles Revival of REEFER MADNESS

The Los Angeles revival of Reefer Madness The Musical is now on stage and the critics have weighed in! The production features additional songs and material by the original creative team.

Photos: First Look at the Los Angeles Revival of REEFER MADNESS

Get a first look at the Los Angeles revival of Reefer Madness The Musical with all-new photos. The production features additional songs and material by the original creative team.

Broadway Dreams Offers MJ THE MUSICAL Scholarship in Atlanta

Broadway Dreams has kicked off its 2024 Summer Intensive Tour “Broadway Dreams Goes POP” and is currently making Broadway dreams come true in Atlanta, GA through Friday, June 7, 2024.

THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE & More Lead Los Angeles's June 2024 Top Theatre Shows

Los Angeles 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 June 2024 include The Ballad of Johnny and June & more!

Interview: CHOREOGRAPHERS ELLENORE SCOTT & AYODELE CASEL GIVE FUNNY GIRL'S SAGA FLAIR, FUN & FINESSE

VJM: Thank you both for giving of your time to answer my questions.  I don’t think I’ve ever heard of two Choreographers being hired for the same Broadway show, not even a revival, that I can think of.  How did that come about for both of you? Ellenore Scott:  Funny Girl was my Broadway debut as a choreographer. I was so happy when I got a call from Michael Mayer (the director) asking me to work on this revival with him. He knew I was NOT a tap dancer and was aware of the multiple tap routines in the show and asked if I would be down to share the billing with Ayodele Casel. Ayo is an extraordinary artist so I was thrilled to be by her side as she made her Broadway debut as well. Michael first met me initially at Head Over Heels on Broadway where I was an associate choreographer to Spencer Liff. In 2019, he asked if I would choreograph the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors and we opened the show October 17th, 2019. I have loved working with Michael and feel as though he keeps his people close and I’m grateful he thought of me for this historic revival. Ayodele Casel:  I met Michael Mayer in 2016 when he directed a New York City Center Encores! show I performed in.  Later that fall he invited me to perform that piece in a Broadway for Hillary fundraiser he was also directing. We'd kept in touch over the years and in 2019, after seeing a show I’d premiered at The Joyce Theater, he asked if I would be interested in providing the Tap choreography for a revival he was working on. Like Ellenore shared, Michael wanted to work with us both to deliver the full choreographic vision of the show. I believe it was a very progressive vision on his part and I’m really thankful that I was able to make my Broadway debut with this team.

Broadway Dreams to Launch 2024 Summer Intensive Tour

Broadway Dreams is launching its 2024 Summer Intensive Tour, offering aspiring performers the chance to train with top industry professionals in various cities.

Interview: Spencer Liff's Passionate About REEFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL & Playing It Forward

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original Reefer Madness, a new revised version Reefer Madness the Musical will open May 30, 2024 at The Whitney. I talked to director/choreographer Spencer Liff during the early days of rehearsals, so casting hadn’t been finalized. Members of the original creative team reuniting to produce are: actors Kristen Bell, Christian Campbell and Alan Cumming, creators Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney, Andy Fickman, who directed 2005's Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, and America Olivo Campbell.

Anthony Norman, Nicole Parker & More to Star in REEFER MADNESS in LA

Reefer Madness is returning to LA in May. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Arizona Theatre Company to Hold General Auditions For 24/25 Season

Arizona Theatre Company will hold general auditions for Equity and Non-Equity performers for the 2024/2025 Season. Learn audition details!

Interview: Alaska Thunderf**k Reunites With Joey McIntyre For DRAG: THE MUSICAL

DRAG: The Musical, written by drag superstar Alaska Thunderf**k (with Tomas Costanza and Ashley Gordon), will be returning to The Bourbon Room March 15, 2024 on its way to its New York debut. Emmy-nominated Spencer Liff again directs and choreographs, this time with the cast of Alaska, Nick Adams, Joey McIntyre, Jujubee, Manila Luzon, Jan Sport, Lagoona Bloo, Nick Laughlin, Jamie Torcellini, J. Elaine Marcos and Kayden Koshelev. I had already interviewed Alaska for the 2022 production. This time Joey McIntyre was able to join my Q&A.

Listen: Hear Alaska Thunderf*ck & Nick Adams Sing 'It's A Drag' From DRAG THE MUSICAL

Alaska Thunderf**k and Nick Adams collaborate for the new release, 'IT'S A DRAG', a fresh addition to DRAG: The Musical ahead of their run of LA shows at The Bourbon Roomh. “It's a Drag” is a welcomed addition to DRAG: The Musical's already dynamite soundtrack which echoes of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Rent, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

Kristen Bell & Alan Cumming Join Producing Team of REEFER MADNESS LA Revival

The campy cult favorite musical Reefer Madness will make its triumphant return to Los Angeles for a special 25th-anniversary revival, with a starry list of producers.

Joey McIntyre To Return To DRAG: THE MUSICAL at the Bourbon Room in March

Joey McInytre will return to the cast of DRAG: The Musical this March at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.

REEFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL Will Return to Los Angeles For a 25th Anniversary Production

Reefer Madness: The Musical will soon return to Los Angeles to celebrate its 25th anniversary, featuring access to the nearby 'Reefer Den'.

Alaska's DRAG: THE MUSICAL to Return to The Bourbon Room Ahead of NYC Run

The award-winning DRAG: The Musical will return to The Bourbon Room in Hollywood for a limited run of performances this March. Learn how to purchase tickets!