Chris Peluso

Broadway and West End Actor Chris Peluso Has Passed Away
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway and West End stage actor Chris Peluso has died.

Hillary Clinton Joins ASSASSINS Event 'Tell The Story' from Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2021

Former Secretary of State and avid theatergoer Hillary Rodham Clinton will participate in Classic Stage Company's event Tell the Story: Celebrating Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins, delivering remarks about the timely and timeless American musical.

Theater Stories: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, MRS. DOUBTFIRE & More About the Stephen Sondheim Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2021

Today's Theater Stories features the Stephen Sondheim Theatre! Learn about the theatre's longest-running show, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, the show currently inhabiting the theatre, Mrs. Doubtfire, and more!

Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman, Steven Pasquale, Ethan Slater, Judy Kuhn & More to Take Part in CSC's TELL THE STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2021

Classic Stage Company will present Tell The Story: Celebrating Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins. The evening will feature cast members of the original Off-Broadway company, the Broadway revival, and Doyle’s upcoming CSC production.

Sophie Isaacs, Joanne Clifton, Christina Bennington and More Announced for ON HOPE: A DIGITAL SONG CYCLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2020

Casting has been announced for MPTheatricals & The Other Palace's on hope: a digital song cycle - an unprecedented outpouring of new musical theatre pieces designed to spark hope during this global crisis. The trilogy will be live streamed on Wednesday 29th April, 6th May & 13th May at 7:30pm.

Photo Coverage: Remembering Merwin Foard
by Walter McBride - Mar 16, 2020

BroadwayWorld was saddened to report that Broadway veteran Merwin Foard recently passed away at 59 years old. Born September 16, 1960 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Foard was last seen on Broadway in Aladdin as a standby for Jafar/Sultan.

BWW Flashback: Celebrate BEAUTIFUL's Anniversary By Looking Back At Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jan 12, 2020

Today is truly one fine day because it is the sixth anniversary of the hit musical Beautiful opening at Broadway's Stephen Sondheim Theatre! In honor of the occasion, we're looking back at the cast and creative team feeling the earth move on the show's opening night! Check out the video to see Jessie Mueller, Anika Larsen, Jarrod Spector, and more celebrating the special night!

J. Mark McVey, Anne L. Nathan, & More Join Benefit for Fund for College Auditions
by Julie Musbach - Jul 24, 2019

On Monday, July 29th, stars from Broadway and Off-Broadway will come together in support of The Fund for College Auditions (TFCA) in 'Broadway for a Day: A Benefit for TFCA' at Peter Norton Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater. TFCA is thrilled to also feature students from Musical Theatre College Auditions' Class of 2019.

Meet The Current Broadway Cast of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2019

Check out the latest cast of Drifters, Shirelles, and music industry legends that make up the company of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical!

Winter/Spring Season Announced For Live At Zédel
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2019

Live At Zedel, Soho's unique live entertainment concept at Crazy Coqs, announces their new 2019 winter/spring season produced in partnership with Fane Productions.

Head to the Highlands with Pittsburgh CLO's BRIGADOON Opening July 17
by Julie Musbach - Jul 2, 2018

Pittsburgh CLO is proud to bring Lerner and Loewe's BRIGADOON from the Scottish Highlands to the Benedum Center stage July 17 - 22. As part of its ongoing mission to celebrate musical theater, Pittsburgh CLO often revives classics, thus introducing new audiences to the masterpieces of Broadway's golden age.

BWW Review: TITANIC Sets Sail at Pittsburgh CLO
by Greg Kerestan - Jun 26, 2018

There's a lot going on in Maury Yeston and Peter Stone's musical epic, but the payoff is well worth the effort.

Pittsburgh CLO's TTHE FULL MONTY Opens July 6
by Julie Musbach - Jun 21, 2018

Pittsburgh CLO's THE FULL MONTY will take it all off at the Benedum Center this summer July 6 - 15. With a book written by Terrence McNally (Ragtime) and the music/ lyric talents of David Yazbek (The Band's Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown), this duo cooks up an aggressive crowd-pleaser that is both highly-entertaining and charmingly uplifting.

Anita Gilette, Leslie Uggams, and More Head to Pittsburgh CLO This Summer
by Julie Musbach - May 30, 2018

Pittsburgh CLO has amassed an impressive lineup of Broadway stars and Pittsburgh CLO veterans to bring the 2018 Summer Season to life June-August. The organization's core mission to produce shows locally helps to employ artists each year from Pittsburgh and across the country.

Beth Leavel, Chris Peluso, and More to Perform at SPARK
by Julie Musbach - Mar 14, 2018

Pittsburgh CLO is pleased to welcome several special guests, artists and performers as part of the SPARK festival, March 26-April 8, 2018. Tony Award® winner BETH LEAVEL will star in SPARK's feature workshop, THE DOUBLE-THREAT TRIO; West End star CHRIS PELUSO is set to be featured as part of THE PERFECT MATE writing residency; Broadway's DAVID ZIPPEL will serve as SPARK's Guest Mentor; and the Q BROTHERS will make their Pittsburgh debut with Q GENTS as part of the SPARK Late Night Series at the CLO Cabaret! SPARK Premier Passes are now available online at pittsburghCLO.org/SPARK.

Photo Flash: Esperance Theater Company Celebrates Opening Night of BREITWISCH FARM
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2018

ESPERANCE THEATER COMPANY is pleased to present the world premiere production of BREITWISCH FARM, a new play inspired by Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard, written by Jeremy J. Kamps, and directed by Ryan Quinn. BREITWISCH FARM will play a three-week limited engagement at Town Stages (221 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013). Performances begin Friday, March 2 and continue through Friday, March 16, 2018. Opening Night is Monday, March 5 (7:30 p.m.). Tickets are $30 available at www.esperancetheatercompany.org

BWW Review: THE WOMAN IN WHITE, Charing Cross Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Dec 5, 2017

The Woman In White has its flaws, but Thom Southerland's production of Andrew Lloyd-Webber's 2004 show delivers plenty to fans of musical theatre.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of THE WOMAN IN WHITE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2017

A wildly exciting romantic musical with a tempestuous tale of love, betrayal and greed, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by David Zippel, and a book by Charlotte Jones, 'The Woman in White', is adapted from Wilkie Collins' haunting Victorian thriller of the same name.

Photo Flash: First Look at Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE WOMAN IN WHITE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2017

A wildly exciting romantic musical with a tempestuous tale of love, betrayal and greed, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by David Zippel, and a book by Charlotte Jones, 'The Woman in White', is adapted from Wilkie Collins' haunting Victorian thriller of the same name.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Leads November's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Nov 3, 2017

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a new British musical to starry Mamet and cheeky burlesque, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews