Bret Shuford News

Asolo Rep continues its 2017-18 season with the celebrated American musical RAGTIME. Directed by Peter Rothstein, founding artistic director of Theater Latte Da in Minneapolis, RAGTIME features a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, who all garnered Tony Awards for the production. The original Broadway production was directed by Frank Galati, who received a Tony nomination for his work and is an Associate Artist at Asolo Rep. A collaboration with Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre, RAGTIME previews May 1 - 3, opens May 4 and runs through May 27 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. 

The Alumni of the Wagner College Theatre Department kicked off a year-long celebration of their department's 50th Anniversary with a variety show at The Green Room 42 at Yotel last night and Broadwayworld was there for the extraordinary Alummni Cabaret Show.

The Alumni of the Wagner College Theatre Department kicked off a year-long celebration of their department's 50th Anniversary with a variety show at The Green Room 42 at Yotel last night and Broadwayworld was there for the extraordinary Alummni Cabaret Show.

Wagner College Theatre kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with a staged reading of GAMERS, a new play written by WCT alum Scott Barnhardt '01, on Sunday, January 21 at 5:00pm at the Stage One Studio Theater. Admission is free.

The Little Mermaid, based on the Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, opened on this day in 2008 at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

The award-winning Wagner College Theatre Department is celebrating its golden jubilee throughout 2018 with a year of exciting events.

Gwen Arment and Stomping Ground Theatre present a special holiday engagement of Not Another Christmas Letter! Tuesday, December 5 Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Directed by Nick Demos with musical direction by Brett Kristofferson, Not Another Christmas Letter! features book, lyrics and additional music by Paul Cozby and music and arrangements by Laura Bergquist. Performances will take place at the Stomping Ground Theatre (Metro Baptist Church, 410 W 40th Street). Tickets are now on sale.

The Sixth Annual Broadway Presbyterian Church Christmas Sing Along was a rousing success! The rafters rang out with the voices of amazing Broadway talent, along with nearly 350 in the audience. Pictures from the event follow.

We need a little Christmas now! Haul out the holly at the 6th annual CHRISTMAS SINGALONG this Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 5:30 pm at Broadway Presbyterian Church (West 114th and Broadway).

Gwen Arment and Stomping Ground Theatre present a special holiday engagement of Not Another Christmas Letter! Tuesday, December 5 Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Directed by Nick Demos with musical direction by Brett Kristofferson, Not Another Christmas Letter! features book, lyrics and additional music by Paul Cozby and music and arrangements by Laura Bergquist. Performances will take place at the Stomping Ground Theatre (Metro Baptist Church, 410 W 40th Street). Tickets are now on sale.

This year's 'Make Believe On Broadway' was held just last night, November 6th, at the Schoenfeld Theatre is hosted by SNL's Cecily Strong. The special event honored Josh Groban with the Sir Ian McKellenAward for his work in philanthropy and activism.

Broadway Method Academy (BMA), a non-profit musical theater-training program, will hold its third annual benefit gala, Broadway Sings, on Monday, November 27 at the prestigious Westport Country Playhouse.

Everyone in New York knows any given subway ride can turn into something surprising. Dancers, mariachi bands, it's all part of the experience. But have you ever seen a full Broadway musical during your commute?

On Today, October 11, 2017, Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) students from the Musical Theater, Integrated Arts, Production & Design and Classical Voice conservatories as well as MONTAGE! have the unique opportunity to watch legendary songwriter Richard Sherman perform some of his notable music, and hear anecdotes about his time working with Walt Disney.

On Wednesday, October 11, 2017, Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) students from the Musical Theater, Integrated Arts, Production & Design and Classical Voice conservatories as well as MONTAGE! have the unique opportunity to watch legendary songwriter Richard Sherman perform some of his notable music, and hear anecdotes about his time working with Walt Disney.

Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) students have the unique opportunity to study with esteemed industry leaders, guest artists and teachers as part of the school's second-annual Master Artist Series.

Creator Bret Shuford (Paramour, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast), in partnership with Kevin Zak and Halleloo Productions, just launched Stranger Things the Musical - a video parody that takes a look inside rehearsals for a fictional production of Stranger Things. Check it out below!

Casting is announced today for Music Theatre Wichita 46th Season, 'Hollywood to Broadway,' featuring five lavish stage musicals inspired by films, including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Hairspray, and the Kansas premieres of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Disney's Newsies.  

Broadway Stands For Women: A Benefit for Planned Parenthood raised over $10,000 on April 17th. Check out photos from the event below!

Etcetera Etcetera will host on Monday, April 17th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm a warm spirited evening of entertainment and empowerment directed by Tricia Brouk. Featuring Broadway belters Mia Gentile from Kinky Boots and Bret Shuford from Cirque du Soleil's Paramour, NYMF's Broadway's next sensation, Erica Lustig.