Bryan Fenkart News

Reunions, a new musical with book and lyrics by Jeffrey Scharf and music by Jimmy Calire, which had a run last year at New York City Center Stage II, has released an original cast recording of the musical.

Jenn Gambatese, Bryan Fenkart, and Patrick Oliver Jones headline the cast of UNZIPPED, a new musical by Douglas J. Cohen and Eva Margolies, in a free presentation at Theater 555 in NYC.

An actor-musician adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel, written by Jeffrey Scharf and directed by Gabriel Barre, held a private workshop presentation produced by Act Two Theatricals and Davenport Theatrical Enterprises.

REUNIONS, a new musical with book and lyrics by Jeffrey Scharf and music by Jimmy Calire, is now open at City Center Stage (ii). Check out photos from opening night!

REUNIONS, a new musical with book and lyrics by Jeffrey Scharf and music by Jimmy Calire, is currently in previews at City Center Stage II. Get a first look at photos here!

REUNIONS, a new musical with book and lyrics by Jeffrey Scharf and music by Jimmy Calire, will play City Center Stage II. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here!

You can now get a first look at Emmy Award nominated actress Madeline Brewer as Audrey and television and film star Thomas Doherty as Seymour, in Little Shop of Horrors!

Emmy Award nominated actress Madeline Brewer and television and film star Thomas Doherty had their celebratory opening night performance as Audrey and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, with an afterparty at Sir Henry’s. See photos here!

Gossip Girl star Thomas Doherty will be joining the cast of Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway was Seymour! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Emmy Award-nominated actress Madeline Brewer, known for You, The Handmaid’s Tale, and more will join the Off-Broadway cast of Little Shop of Horrors as Audrey. Learn more!

Last Thursday night (June 26, 2025), stage and screen stars Liz Gillies and Graham Phillips  had their celebratory opening night performance as Audrey and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors. See photos here!

The next developmental reading of The Bad News Bears, A Musical will take place Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at Open Jar Studios in NYC. Learn more here!

A private invitation-only reading of the new musical Reunions, took place yesterday, Thursday May 22, at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Learn more.

We have your exclusive first look at Hard Road to Heaven at Bucks County Playhouse! The production officially opens Saturday, March 8 and runs through March 23. Check out the photos here!

Nashville meets Broadway in the new country musical, “Hard Road To Heaven,” which will have its world premiere at Bucks County Playhouse. See who is starring int he production and learn more!

Lenne Klingaman, the Singer-Songwriter and Actor known for her role as Dawn in the hit Broadway musical Waitress, has released her highly anticipated Full-Length Album PHOENIX.

Bran Castle – The Musical will hold two invitation-only industry presentations on September 19th and 20th following a developmental workshop. Bran Castle – The Musical features a book, music and lyrics by Donald Nolan, with direction and choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. 

Lenne Klingaman, the Singer-Songwriter and Actor known for her role as Dawn in the hit Broadway musical Waitress, has released her new single “Hand Me The Fire.” It marks the fourth track off her upcoming full-length album PHOENIX, due September 27th, 2024.

Waitress, the Tony-nominated musical with an all-female creative team, is heating up the round at Broadway at Music Circus. It boasts an incredible score by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles and a book by screenwriter Jessie Nelson. It was adapted from the independent film of the same name by screenwriter Adrienne Shelly who, tragically, was killed only a few days before the film was accepted by the Sundance Film Festival. Its themes of redemption, love, perseverance, and courage are universally appealing. Like its unique pies, Waitress is a blend of sugar, spice, hilarity, and feel-good feminine power.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is now on stage at Paper Mill Playhouse through June 30.  Music lovers and many more will be captivated by this production that showcases King’s influence on the music industry and tells her personal story on her rise to stardom.