Angelo McDonough News

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… unless you’re a tree, that is. Casting is complete for Charlie O’Leary, Patrick Spencer, and Anthony DeAngelis’ new musical An Axemas Story, which will play Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre December 1st through 18th.

MT Shorts will release its original musical short film HIGH SCHOOL ZOOMSICAL on YouTube Wednesday, March 31st at 4:00 PM Eastern. HIGH SCHOOL ZOOMSICAL, is a hilarious contemporary love-letter to the theatre community that brings a little levity, a little romance, and a whole lot of jazz hands.

MT Shorts in association with Broadway Unlocked will debut its upcoming original musical short film HIGH SCHOOL ZOOMSICAL, as part of a Virtual Premiere Party on Sunday, November 15th.

November 18, 2019 - BIG PICTURE, the new comedy musical, is having an invitation-only developmental reading November 22nd & 23rd at Ripley-Grier Studios.

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Josh Tolle in "Tolle: Volume I" on Sunday, July 15th at 9:30 p.m. This emerging singer/songwriter, Kinky Boots actor, and vocalist in the Feinstein's/54 Below hit concert series, Broadway Loves, makes his solo debut with a collection of raw and emotional original material. Experience an unveiling of music that will impact audiences and leave them humming the whole subway ride home. Tolle's unique style and powerful vocals are not to be missed. Come for the brand new music and raise a glass to electrifying covers of artists ranging from Paramore to Rihanna. A name you may not know, but a musical journey you will never forget - step into the spotlight of love, loss, and love again with Josh Tolle.

Before heading to New York City, and following the success of two sold-out, developmental runs at Marblehead Little Theatre in January of 2018 and Salem Theatre Company in May of 2015, LETTERS FROM WAR will return to the stage for ONE NIGHT ONLY at North Shore Music Theatre in an expanded form on May 12, 2018.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 - Broadway's newest intimate concert venue - has announced the world premiere of 'YOUR FAVORITE ACTOR FRIENDS' featuring Broadway's Ryann Redmond (Escape to Margaritaville, Bring it On), Sean Zuni Green (Hamilton B'way), Ximone Rose (Once on this Island, Beautiful Nat'l tour), and Josh Daniel (Book of Mormon B'way.) One night only - Sunday, March 18 at 9:30pm. The show is directed by Larry Owens, Music Direction by Dan Garmon, and features original music by Jordan Silver and Luke Steinhauer.

Town Stages announces an industry reading of the new musical The Collins Boy by Brad Bass and Cari Joy on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Town Stages, 221 West Broadway, NYC. The Collins Boy is a new musical by Brad Bass and Cari Joy based on real-life events surrounding Christine Collins, her son Walter, and the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders of Los Angeles in 1928.

Town Stages announces an industry reading of the new musical The Collins Boy by Brad Bass and Cari Kassel on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Town Stages, 221 West Broadway, NYC. The Collins Boy is a new musical by Brad Bass and Cari Joy based on real-life events surrounding Christine Collins, her son Walter, and the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders of Los Angeles in 1928.

Ilyse Robbins leads a team of champions in Greater Boston Stage Company's SHE LOVES ME, a delightful musical for the holiday season - or any season, for that matter. Music Director Matthew Stern brings out the best in the Jerry Bock/Sheldon Harnick score with the voices of Jennifer Ellis, Sam Simahk, Aimee Doherty, and Jared Troilo at the front and center of a talented ensemble.

Direct from a hugely successful Broadway revival, this sweeping romantic Tony-Award winning musical tells the story of Amalia (Jennifer Ellis) and Georg (Sam Simahk), co-workers in a department store, who fall in love without knowing it through anonymous lonely heart letters. Directed and Choreographed by Elliot Norton and IRNE Award-winner Ilyse Robbins, performances run November 24 December 23, 2017. The Press Opening is Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 8:00pm.

Direct from a hugely successful Broadway revival, this sweeping romantic Tony-Award winning musical tells the story of Amalia (Jennifer Ellis) and Georg (Sam Simahk), co-workers in a department store, who fall in love without knowing it through anonymous lonely heart letters. Directed and Choreographed by Elliot Norton and IRNE Award-winner Ilyse Robbins, performances run November 24 December 23, 2017. The Press Opening is Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 8:00pm.

Stars from Broadway's HAMILTON, GROUNDHOG DAY, THE BOOK OF MORMON, and FUN HOME will gather for "Bad Year/Good Music," featuring the work of emerging musical theater writer Rebekah M. Allen (L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Winner, Best Lyrics/Composition for WE ARE THE TIGERS).

Weathervane Playhouse managing artistic director Kevin Connell had a sense of trepidation leading up to the July 27 opening night for AVENUE Q. Written by Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx and Jeff Whitty, AVENUE Q is classified as 'Sesame Street for adults' and is the only show on the Newark theatre's summer calendar to come with a warning label about strong language and adult content. It also may be the only Weathervane production to rhyme the lines 'We'll be fine, thank you! See ya' with 'Hope you don't get gonorrhea.'

There are two inherent dangers when presenting a sequel. The first is those who saw the earlier work will, undoubtedly, compare the current work to the former. The second is those who didn't see the previous piece might become lost when viewing the later work.

Because We Care: A Benefit for Planned Parenthood brings some of the best Broadway and NYC performers to the Feinstein's/54 Below stage for an unforgettable night of music and hope.

Danyel Fulton joins the cast of 'Because We Care: A Benefit for Planned Parenthood' at Feinstein's/54 Below on May 15th.

Ashley Blanchet has joined the cast of 'Because We Care: A Benefit for Planned Parenthood.'

Mike is proud to be a part of this production! He is the true definition of a gentleman; Mike knows how to play the accordion, but chooses not to. Mike has performed in over 80 plays and musicals as either a musician, musical director, or actor.