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BWW Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at The Helen/Playhouse Square
by Roy Berko - Apr 25, 2022

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, which is finishing its four-performance sold out run at the Helen Theatre, is a co-production of Baldwin Wallace University's nationally recognized Musical Theatre program and Playhouse Square. It is the fifteenth collaboration between these two organizations.

BWW Flashback: Percy Jackson's Long Road to Broadway with THE LIGHTNING THIEF
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2019

The Lightning Thief is currently in previews at Broadway's Longacre Theatre, ahead of its October 16 opening. Fans have been loving this new musical since its premiere in 2014, and now it has finally hit the Great White Way for a limited run. Want to learn more about where Percy Jackson has been before Broadway? We're taking a walk down memory lane with a flashback through the show's journey!

Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Walk the Red Carpet for BE MORE CHILL
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 11, 2019

The Lyceum Theatre was the place to be last night as Broadway got an upgrade! The cult hit Be More Chill, featuring music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, a book byJoe Tracz , direction by Stephen Brackett and choreography by Chase Brock, officially opened on March 10, 2019.

Photo Coverage: C-c-c-come On and Chill Out with the Cast of BE MORE CHILL on Opening Night!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 11, 2019

Michael did not spend this party in the bathroom. Just last night the company of the cult hit Be More Chill, featuring music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, a book byJoe Tracz , direction by Stephen Brackett and choreography by Chase Brock, celebrated opening night on Broadway. We're taking you inside the festivities below!

Photo Coverage: BE MORE CHILL Cast Syncs Up for Opening Night Bows!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 11, 2019

The Lyceum Theatre was the place to be last night as Broadway got an upgrade! The cult hit Be More Chill, featuring music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, a book byJoe Tracz , direction by Stephen Brackettand choreography by Chase Brock, officially opened on March 10, 2019.

Photo Coverage: Lightning Strikes Twice! Meet the Cast of THE LIGHTNING THIEF National Tour
by Monroe George - Dec 15, 2018

The upcoming national tour of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL -the musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan, is getting ready to launch from Chicago next month! Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals below!

Photo Coverage: NYC Gets an Upgrade! Go Inside Opening Night of BE MORE CHILL!
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 10, 2018

The highly anticipated musical Be More Chill is now running through September 23 at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street, NYC) and just opened last night, August 9.

Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal with Fan Favorite BE MORE CHILL
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 12, 2018

Be More Chill is headed for the stage and we're taking you inside their rehearsal in preparation for the run. Check out the cast in action below!

Photo Coverage: Meet The Pitiful Children of Off-Broadway's BE MORE CHILL!
by Walter McBride - Jun 9, 2018

Be More Chill, the original musical with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (NBC's 'Smash', The Black Suits, Broadway Bounty Hunter) and a book by Joe Tracz(The Lightning Thief, Netflix's 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events') will have its New York premiere production this summer. The cast met the press this afternoon and BroadwayWorld was on hand to meet the new class of Be More Chill! Check out photos below!

Photo Flash: THE MAD ONES Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2017

THE MAD ONES book and music writers Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk, director Stephen Brackett and cast members Krystina Alabado, Emma Hunton, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and Leah Hocking joined friends and family to celebrate the Opening Night of THE MAD ONES at Sarabeth's on Central Park South. BroadwayWorld has photos from the evening below!

NAMT's 2017 Festival of New Musicals Launches Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017

National Alliance for Musical Theatre presents its 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, set for today, October 19, and tomorrow, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival kicked off yesterday, October 18, with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute.

Page 73 Announces Readings of John J. Caswell, Jr.'s CREAM!
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2017

PAGE 73 PRODUCTIONS (Page 73) (Michael Walkup, Producing Artistic Director; Jenny Lagundino, Managing Director; Liz Jones and Asher Richelli, Founding Directors) announced today the cast for their workshop ofCREAM! by John J. Caswell, Jr., the 2017 P73 Playwriting Fellow.

Chilina Kennedy, Jenna Ushkowitz and More to Star in NAMT's 2017 Festival of New Musicals
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017

National Alliance for Musical Theatre announces additional casting for the 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival kicks off on Wednesday, October 18 with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute.

Ciara Renee and Ben Fankhauser to Lead Teen Jesus Musical at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017

Joe's Pub presents A.D. 16, a new musical from the writers of Despicable Me and This is Us, live in concert Monday, October 16 at 9:30pm.

Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's THE MAD ONES Finds 'Mom' Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2017

Broadway vet Leah Hocking, whose credits include Billy Elliott: The Musical, Hairspray and All Shook Up, rounds out the cast of THE MAD ONES, a new musical featuring book, music & lyrics by Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk, and directed by Stephen Brackett.

A.C.T.'s Master of Fine Arts Program to Sets 2017-18 Show Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2017

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Conservatory Director Melissa Smith announced today the 2017-18 production lineup and schedule for the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Announces Team for FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2017

National Alliance for Musical Theatre (Betsy King Militello, Executive Director) is thrilled to announce the line-up of directors and initial casting for the 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival kicks off on Wednesday, October 18 with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute.

Susan Soon He Stanton's TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY to Make World Premiere at Page 73
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2017

Page Seventy-Three Productions (Page 73) announced today their fall 2017 production will be the world premiere of Susan Soon He Stanton's new play, TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY, directed by Kip Fagan.

Krystina Alabado, Emma Hunton and Ben Fankhauser Tapped for THE MAD ONES Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2017

59E59 Theaters will launch the first show of Prospect Theater Company's three-year residency with the NYC premiere of THE MAD ONES, a new musical featuring book, music & lyrics by Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk (Henry and Mudge) and directed by Stephen Brackett (Buyer & Seller).

UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL Joins Geffen Playhouse's 2017-18 Season; Directors Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2017

The Geffen Playhouse today announced the addition of Glen Berger's critically acclaimed play Underneath the Lintel, completing its 2017/2018 season lineup.