Danny Mefford News

Whitney Leavitt made a special appearance at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee this week. Watch a video of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star and Dancing With the Stars alum as a 'guest speller' on her night off from Chicago.

There was a special Glee reunion at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Amber Riley, who played Mercedes Jones in the hit musical series, joined co-star Kevin McHale, who played Artie Abrams, as a guest speller. Watch the video!

BIGFOOT! A NEW MUSICAL opened Off-Broadway at New York City Center Stage, and critics are sharing their reviews of the new musical comedy, running now.

Some musicals are flashy and loud, but Kimberly Akimbo captivates quietly, drawing you in with humor, heart, and honesty. From the first moment on stage, it becomes clear that this is a story about people — messy, awkward, hopeful people — rather than spectacle.

You can now get a first look at produciton photos of the Off-Broadway musical Bigfoot!, now playing at New York City Center Stage. The show features Grey Henson and more.

You can now get a first look at footage from the new Off-Broadway musical Bigfoot!, now in previews at New York City Center Stage I. The production is written by Amber Ruffin, Kevin Sciretta, and David A. Schmoll.

Writer Amber Ruffin recently visited The View to discuss Bigfoot! A New Musical, which is currently in previews off-Broadway at New York City Center. Watch the segment now.

On Friday morning, Bigfoot! star Grey Henson donned his furry costume for a visit to TODAY, appearing on the morning show alongside writer Amber Ruffin to promote the new musical. Watch their interview and see Henson in costume now.

Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present The Sound of Music at the Academy of Music, celebrating the 65th anniversary of the original stage debut.

The highly anticipated Off-Broadway production of BIGFOOT! released first-look photos of Tony Award nominee Grey Henson as the titular character. Check out photos here!

KIMBERLY AKIMBO will make its Buffalo and Rochester debuts this March. Performances at Shea's Buffalo Theatre run March 17-22 and at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre March 24-29. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com. 

Tony Award nominee Amber Ruffin, co-writer of the off-Broadway musical Bigfoot!, recently visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the project and her introduction to music as a child. Check out the interview now.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has been extended for a second time, Off-Broadway at New World Stages.

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. February is filled with world premieres featuring well-known stars. See the full list!

Featuring lyrics by Tony and Emmy Award nominee Amber Ruffin, a book by Ruffin and Kevin Sciretta, music by David Schmoll and direction and choreography by Danny Mefford, Bigfoot! will begin performances off-Broadway. See rehearsal photos!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Featuring lyrics by Tony and Emmy Award nominee Amber Ruffin, a book by Ruffin and Kevin Sciretta, music by David Schmoll and direction and choreography by Danny Mefford, Bigfoot! will begin performances on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 ahead of an official opening night on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Watch in this video as they all explain what the hilarious new musical is all about.

Last week, the cast and creative team of the new musical BIGFOOT! took a break from rehearsals to meet the press.  The production opens off-Broadway this year. Check out photos here!

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the South Florida regional premiere of Dear Evan Hansen in the Dr. Lawrence and Barbara Stein Center for the Performing Arts.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Off-Broadway revival recently welcomed a very special guest speller to the competiton, Broadway icon, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Check out video below as Lin takes his turn in the contest.