Clay Rice-Thomson News

Photos: Inside the MOULIN ROUGE! Closing Night Celebration

by Bruce Glikas — September 4, 2026

Just last weekend, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, played its final performance at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, following 24 previews and 2297 regular performances.

Christopher and Clay Rice-Thomson Met on Tour, Fell in Love, Got Married — and Now They’re Dads

by Michael Gioia — May 24, 2026

After Christopher and Clay Rice-Thomson were married in November 2019, they dreamed of starting a family.

Photos: Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster & More Attend THE SHEEP DETECTIVES New York Premiere

by Josh Sharpe — April 20, 2026

Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster, Julia Louis-Dreyfus & more walked the green carpet at Jazz at Lincoln Center for The Sheep Detectives New York premiere.

Ricky Rojas to Return to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL as 'Santiago'

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 8, 2026

Moulin Rouge! The Musical original Broadway cast member Ricky Rojas will return to the role of 'Santiago'.

Franklin Performing Arts Company Reveals Cast of ANNIE at The Black Box

by A.A. Cristi — September 24, 2025

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present the family musical Annie October 17–26 at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA.

Photos: New 42 Studios Celebrates 25th Birthday

by Jennifer Broski — September 8, 2025

Earlier today, New 42 Studios hosted a luncheon to celebrate 25 years of making Broadway.

ANNIE, STEEL MAGNOLIAS Included in Franklin Performing Arts Company 2025-26 Season

by Emmy Rice — June 21, 2025

The exciting lineup will include Annie, Peter and the Starcatcher, Steel Magnolias, Into the Woods, and Once.

Cast Set For THE PRODUCERS at FPAC

by Stephi Wild — March 3, 2025

The Franklin Performing Arts Company has announced the cast of Mel Brooks’ The Producers running this month at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA.

Video: Original NEWSIES Cast Members Team With SUFFS & More For Broadway Votes Music Video

by Michael Major — October 15, 2024

The Newsies music video features Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ben Fankhauser, Kara Lindsay and Tommy Bracco, alongside Josh Strobl, Taylor Iman Jones, Jelani Alladin, Izzy McCalla, Justin David Sullivan, Jordan Donica, Nikki M.

Liam Fennecken Will Lead SCHOOL OF ROCK at The Franklin Performing Arts Company

by Stephi Wild — September 27, 2024

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will open their 2024-25 Season with School of Rock - The Musical starring Broadway’s Liam Fennecken October 18-27 at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin, MA.

Video: MOULIN ROUGE! Says 'So Long, Farewell' To Derek Klena, Courtney Reed, Bobby Daye and Clay Rice-Thomson

by A.A. Cristi — July 19, 2024

This weekend, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will say au revoir to current stars Courtney Reed and Derek Klena.

Video: Austin Durant Makes Triumphant Return as Harold Zilger in MOULIN ROUGE

by Lauren Hilton — May 15, 2024

Last night, Moulin Rouge! The Musical welcomed Austin Durant back as Harold Zidler; Durant originated the character for the North American Tour and performed the role on Broadway in 2019.

Austin Durant Will Return to MOULIN ROUGE! With Hailee Kaleem Wright Joining the Cast

by Stephi Wild — April 8, 2024

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Austin Durant as Harold Zidler beginning Tuesday, May 14 at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Interview: Josh Strickland on Swinging Back into TARZAN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at The Black Box

by R. Scott Reedy — March 7, 2024

When Josh Strickland takes the stage in the current Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) production of “Tarzan: The Broadway Musical,” he is in his familiar place in the center spotlight, playing the show’s title role which he originated on Broadway.