Alan Wiggins News

Colin Donnell, Shaina Taub, Nichelle Lewis, and More Join RAGTIME Cast

by Stephi Wild — May 28, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater has announced additional casting and creative team for RAGTIME, incoming Artistic Director Lear deBessonet’s first production of her inaugural season.

Brandon Espinoza to Replace Mauricio Martínez in JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 20, 2025

Brandon Espinoza will be joining the cast of JOY: A New True Musical as ‘Tony’ following the departure of the previously announced Mauricio Martínez.

JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Launches Ticket Initiative with Girls Inc. of New York City

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 6, 2025

JOY: A New True Musical is partnering on a ticket initiative with Girls Inc.

Betsy Wolfe-Led JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Finds Full Cast

by Stephi Wild — May 5, 2025

Complete casting has been announced for JOY: A New True Musical starring Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as ‘Joy.

Photos: Inside RAGTIME Rehearsals at City Center With Caissie Levy, Shaina Taub & More

by Michael Major — October 18, 2024

See photos from Ragtime rehearsals at City Center.

Video: 'Prologue' from RAGTIME at City Center

by Blair Ingenthron — October 4, 2024

Watch the 28-piece Orchestra play “Prologue” from the Annual Gala Presentation of RAGTIME, led by Music Director James Moore, in the video here! The concert production will play New York City Center, October 30 – November 10, 2024.

Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III & Rodd Cyrus Join RAGTIME at City Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 19, 2024

Additional cast members will be joining the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime at New York City Center, including Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III and more.

Amber Iman, Jennifer Damiano, Brenda Braxton, And More Join New Musical BEAPART Reading

by A.A. Cristi — September 16, 2024

Tony-nominees Amber Iman (Lempicka), Jennifer Damiano (Next to Normal), and Brenda Braxton (Smokey Joe's Cafe), alongside Marcus Paul James (Ain't Too Proud), Marcus M.

Photos: SHUCKED, SPAMALOT and More Prepare for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — November 21, 2023

Let's have a parade! The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of the nation's most cherished holiday traditions, is getting ready to hit the streets of New York City.

Video: Watch Alex Newell Perform 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on COLBERT

by Michael Major — November 1, 2023

Tony winner Alex Newell appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to perform their showstopping Shucked musical number, 'Independently Owned.

SHUCKED Announces Broadway Closing Date

by Joshua Wright — October 12, 2023

Shucked has announced it will close on Broadway Sunday, January 14, 2024.

New Lucrezio Musical, UNHEARD, to Hold Industry Presentation in NYC, Directed By Telly Leung

by Blair Ingenthron — October 8, 2023

New Lucrezio Musical, 'UnHeard,' will hold an industry presentation in NYC on October 17th.

Video: Reba McEntire Lends Her Voice to New TV Spot For SHUCKED the Musical

by Stephi Wild — September 29, 2023

Reba McEntire has lent her voice to a a new TV spot for Shucked, a musical she’s otherwise unaffiliated with.

SHUCKED Cast Will Perform at a Pop Up Event This Evening

by Stephi Wild — September 22, 2023

Cast members from Shucked will perform at a special event at Pop Up Grocer, in partnership with a new snack, Pipcorn.

Isabella McCalla Joins SHUCKED Earlier Than Planned

by Stephi Wild — September 7, 2023

Isabella McCalla made her debut in Shucked earlier than planned! McCalla was set to begin performances as Maizy on September 8, but made her debut on September 6, according to an Instagram post.

Video: Isabelle McCalla Gears Up For Her SHUCKED On Broadway Debut!

by A.A. Cristi — September 6, 2023

Isabelle McCalla, who has originated roles in The Prom, Hercules, and Water For Elephants, will begin performances as ‘Maizy,’ the small-town girl with medium-sized city dreams, in Shucked, Broadway’s homegrown hit musical comedy, on Friday, September 8 at the Nederlander Theatre.