Dan Gillespie-Sells News

Cast Set For THE PARENT AGENCY - THE MUSICAL at Storyhouse Chester

by Stephi Wild — January 9, 2025

The full cast has been announced for The Parent Agency – The Musical.

Review: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at Valkyrie Theatre Company

by Courtney Symes — December 15, 2024

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie…and for good reason.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE to Have Sacramento Premiere at Cal Cap Black Box Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 7, 2024

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, presented by Valkyrie Theatre Company, will arrive at Cal Cap Black Box Theatre in December.

New Musical THE PARENT AGENCY Will Open at Storyhouse Chester in February 2025

by Stephi Wild — October 28, 2024

Best-selling book The Parent Agency, by comedian and author, David Baddiel, will be brought to the stage next year in a brand-new musical with music and additional lyrics by Dan Gillespie Sells, directed by Tim Jackson.

David Baddiel Will Appear at Storyhouse's Wayword Festival This Autumn

by Stephi Wild — October 17, 2024

Bestselling author, comedian, actor and screenwriter David Baddiel is set to join the line-up at this month’s WayWord Festival for Kids.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Comes to San Jose This Month

by Stephi Wild — October 1, 2024

Playful People Productions will present a teen/adult production of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, a coming-of-age musical by Tom MacRae (book and lyrics) and Dan Gillespie Sells (score), inspired by the 2011 British television documentary Jamie: Drag Queen at 16.

Stars From SUNSET BOULEVARD, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, and More Take Home 2024 The Stage Debut Awards

by Stephi Wild — September 30, 2024

The 12 winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2024, in partnership with ATG Entertainment, were revealed at a London ceremony at 8 Northumberland Avenue on September 29.

Mary Testa, Shakina, and More Set for 5&DIME Industry Reading

by Blair Ingenthron — September 15, 2024

The Queer Ensemble, in association with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Broadway and Beyond Theatricals, will present an industry reading of 5&DIME in New York, Monday September 16th.

Playful People Productions Reveals 2024/25 Season

by Stephi Wild — August 22, 2024

San Jose's Playful People Productions has announced its 2024—25 season: live stage productions of both classic musicals and musicals so new, you may not have heard of them yet; plus group classes led by local professionals teaching everything from the Charleston to breakdancing, multi-part singing

SUNSET BOULEVARD, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, and More Nominated For The Stage Debut Awards; Full List!

by Stephi Wild — August 21, 2024

The nominees have been announced for the 2024 Stage Debut Awards, which celebrate the finest emerging talent in UK theatre.

Blair St. Clair To Lead EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Global Regional Premiere At Weathervane Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — July 31, 2024

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE is set to captivate audiences with its inspiring story and vibrant musical numbers.

Line Up Set for TheatreWorks' 2024 New Works Festival This August

by Blair Ingenthron — July 13, 2024

Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival, running August 9-18.

Becca Ayers, Ethan Paulini & More Join EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at Weathervane Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 1, 2024

Weathervane Theatre has revealed the full cast for the upcoming production of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE.

Photos: Inside the National Youth Theatre's BIG Night Out

by Stephi Wild — June 4, 2024

National Youth Theatre recently held its BIG Night Out, a fundraising event with some of the biggest names and shows in the West End raising funds to support the next generation of talent.

Review: EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at Ray Of Light Theatre

by Steve Murray — June 3, 2024

Who doesn’t like a good coming of age story, better yet a LGBTQ coming out story to boot? Mix a catchy pop/rock score, a delightfully innocent 16-year-old schoolboy, and some fabulous drag, and you have the makings of a hit show tailor-made for San Francisco’s audiences.