Stephanie Pope

Nicholas Barrón and Kendall Becerra Win Top Prizes at the 2022 Jimmy Awards

The 2022 Jimmy® Award for Best Performance by an Actor was presented to Nicholas Barrón representing Las Casas Foundation's Joci Awards. The 2022 Jimmy® Award for Best Performance by an Actress was presented to Kendall Becerra representing The Broadway San Diego Awards.

Additional Cast Members Announced for Jeremy Jordan, Harriet Harris & André De Shields Led WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL

Arnie Burton, Nik Alexander and Irene Sofia Lucio will join previously announced Jeremy Jordan, Harriet Harris and André De Shields in the world premiere of Matthew Lombardo’s new backstage comedy WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL, directed by Noah Himmelstein.

Stephanie Pope Lofgren to Direct SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at North Shore Music Theatre

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE will be directed and choreographed by Broadway’s Stephanie Pope Lofgren who was an original cast member of London’s West End production.  SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE plays from Tuesday, June 7 thru Sunday, June 19, 2022.

Theatre Raleigh Presents FOREVER PLAID

Opening their 2022 Main Stage Season, Theatre Raleigh presents the musical review, Forever Plaid.

Theatre Raleigh Announces Cast For FOREVER PLAID

Theatre Raleigh has announced the casting for their upcoming production of Forever Plaid, and that single tickets are now on sale! The first production for their 2022 Main Stage Season opens on May 11th, and plays through the 22nd. Forever Plaid will play in the Lobby Performance Space that audiences enjoyed during Theatre Raleigh's Holiday Cabaret!

BWW Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Arena Stage

An energetic, joyful night of escapist fun. Read our BWW critic's review.

Photos/Videos: First Look at Christian Thompson, Nehal Joshi, and More in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Arena Stage

Catch Me If You Can begins performances tonight, March 4, at the Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. The musical features a book by Terrence McNally, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman and based on the Dreamworks Motion Picture.

Christian Thompson to Replace Corbin Bleu in Revised CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Arena Stage

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has announced casting for a new version of the Tony-nominated musical comedy Catch Me If You Can.

Photos: ACT of Connecticut Presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE

Directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran, Stephanie Pope Lofgren (Pippin, Chicago), the electrifying musical celebration of 1950’s Rock n’ Roll began performances Thursday, September 30, 2021 and continues through Sunday, October 24, 2021 at ACT of CT (36 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877).

BWW Review: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at ACT Of Connecticut

On Friday, October 1, 2021, I had the pleasure of returning to the ACT of CT in Ridgefield, CT, to see yet another amazing performance, SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ, a phenomenal show featuring the legendary music of songwriting team Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who were the writers of many of the greatest rock n’ roll songs of the 1950s, songs that to this day remain among the greatest of all-time.  The excellent direction and choreography of Stephanie Pope Lofgren enhances the quality of this production starring an extremely talented cast the includes Albert Guerzon, Arnold Harper II, Avionce Hoyles, Jordan Fife Hunt, Keyonna Knight, Courtney Long, Kelly MacMillan, and Juson Williams.  Whether collaborating in full ensemble numbers, harmonizing in smaller groups, or performing solo, every cast member truly shines in this production, through singing and dancing.  They furthermore have excellent stage chemistry with each other, both in terms of their synchronized dancing and harmonized singing.

VIDEO: Long Wharf Theatre Presents 15th Anniversary Production of CROWNS

Long Wharf Theatre, in association with the McCarter Theater Center, presents the 15TH anniversary production of Crowns, written and directed by Regina Taylor.

VIDEO: First Look At Long Wharf Theatre's CROWNS

Long Wharf Theatre, in association with the McCarter Theater Center, presents the 15TH anniversary production of Crowns, written and directed by Regina Taylor. Performances take place April 18 through May 13, 2018 on the Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck III Mainstage. Tickets start at $30.

BWW TV: NEWSIES Seizes the Day at Marriott Theatre

From the bustling streets of New York City at the turn of the 20th century comes the Tony Award-winning new American musical, NEWSIES, making headlines at the Marriott Theatre just in time for the holidays, running October 25 through December 31 with a press opening on Wednesday, November 1 at 8 p.m. at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Featuring an electrifying score with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, and book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, NEWSIES is the ultimate story of courage and overcoming one's fears. Jeff Award nominee Alex Sanchez (Marriott Theatre: Evita, On the Town, Mary Poppins) brings his high-octane energy and brilliance to direct and choreograph the heartwarming piece, with Musical Direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson.

Theater stars and real life husband and wife Terrence Mann and Charlotte d'Amboise sat down with 'Good Day New York,' to talk about life in the spotlight and at home.

A video interview with Stephen Schwartz, PIPPIN's composer and lyricist, recently debuted on the revival's new cast recording, which is resting easy at the top of Billboard's Cast Album Chart. Check out what Schwartz had to say on the the history of PIPPIN, bringing the score to life in a modern recording studio, and more in the video below!

Featured in yesterday's event was the cast of Pippin (Erik Altemus, Bethany Moore, Stephanie Pope, Viktoria Grimmy, Olga Karmansky), who performed 'Corner of the Sky,' 'On the Right Track,' 'Love Song,' and 'Simple Joys.' Check out highlights below!

PIPPIN's Matthew James Thomas, Patina Miller, Andrea Martin and more with composer Stephen Schwartz appeared at a special Live at Barnes & Noble event including a three-song performance and CD signing of the New Broadway Cast Recording of Pippin yesterday July 9, 2013 at 4 PM at 86th & Lexington Ave, NYC. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the cast about the new album, and you can check out what they had to say and catch their performances below!

A special 'Making the Album' video feature - full of private backstage moments with the cast, musicians and creative staff - has just been released.In addition to highlights from several selections on the new album, it features exclusive video footage of the 700 member chorus singing 'No Time At All.' Check it out below!

Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy PIPPIN returns to Broadway in an all new production directed by Diane Paulus featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers). In the video below, go behind the scenes of 'Glory' with the cast!

The Broadway cast of Pippin traded the Music Box Theater's stage today for Good Morning America's studio - check out their appearance below, featuring Matthew James Thomas singing 'Corner of the Sky,' and The Leading Player herself, Patina Miller, performing 'Magic To Do!'