Brian Walters News

The Broadway musical Waitress will launch a North American tour this September in honor of its 10th anniversary. Learn more about how to catch Waitress in a city near you.

A special staged benefit concert of the new musical 'Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet' based on Jamie Ford's New York Times bestselling novel took place at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. Check out the photos!

Rich Ceraulo Ko and Darius de Haas will lead the cast in a staged benefit concert of HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET at Seattle's Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, with proceeds benefiting the city's Nikkei community.

BATSU! NYC will present its first ASL-interpreted performance, making the comedy show more accessible to Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. ASL interpreting services will be provided by visiting artists from Tampa Bay Interpreted Performing Arts.

Watcher in the Woods: a new musical opened a showcase production last night, September 12, at Urbanstages (259 West 30th Street) Based on the novel by Florence Engel Randall, the show is written by Douglas Thompson (Book & Lyrics) and Johanna Telander (Score). See photos from the show.

The complete cast has been revealed for the fully staged showcase production of the new musical in development, WATCHER IN THE WOODS. See who is starring and learn more about the production.

Producers announced a fully staged showcase production of the new musical in development, WATCHER IN THE WOODS, music & orchestrations by Johanna Telander, book & lyrics by Douglas Thompson, music direction by Brian Walters, directed by Chase Kniffen, based on the 1976 novel by Florence Engel Randall.

Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.

The 'Gray Land' soundtrack composed by Johanna Telander is available now! If not, The pop-rock-leaning score of this new and promising short film is  mixed by Jay Alton at Alton Audio and mastered by Brian Lucey at Magic Garden Mastering. Check out photos from the recording session here!

 Underbelly has announced the UK company for BATSU!. Having recently expanded to London from Chicago and New York, the Japanese game show inspired event has since made Underbelly Boulevard its home.

Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing soundtrack composed by Johanna Telander for Quentin Garzón's 'Gray Land' short film. Available now on all major music platforms. Experience the perfect harmony between visuals and music.

Get a glimpse behind the lens as Broadway stars Grace Stockdale, The Voice finalist Lilli Passero, Avionce Hoyles, Elena Ramos Pascullo, and Taylor Harvey join forces in the recording studio for Quentin Garzón's musical short film, 'Gray Land.'

Get ready for an unforgettable night of cross-cultural comedy as BATSU! makes its UK debut at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe. Experience the fusion of Japanese batsu game with American humor, as comedy warriors face off in hilarious challenges with electrifying punishments. Don't miss this must-see event at the Cowgate, hosted by Underbelly.

BATSU! The Punishment Card Game will premiere at PAX West for the first time this fall. Demos will occur at Booth TT5101 on September 2nd-4th from 10am-12amPT, and September 5th from 10amPT-6pmPT.

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE – the New York newest hotspot for intimate dining and extraordinary music – will present the special concert “Broadway Rocks” on Sunday, July 24 at 8:00 PM.

The highly-anticipated concept album for Johanna Telander's KALEVALA: THE MUSICAL had a preview listening party and a star-studded VIP concert event at Chelsea Table + Stage, celebrating its upcoming album release on June 24th.

Kalevala, The Musical's concept album team is presenting a one-night-only concert and listening party on Monday, May 23rd at 7 pm at Chelsea Table + Stage.

Nicole Spano played a good show for MetropolitanZoom on June 10th and Broadway World Cabaret's newest team member was mightily impressed.

MetropolitanZoom will present NICOLE SPANO in a live premium virtual venue experience, with full service, including pre-show entertainment and meet and greet at the end of the show.

Comedy and experiential production company Face Off Unlimited (BATSU!, Goon River) announced the return of TAP THAT - a new, technology driven dating show where the voting audience makes the match in real time.