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Savannah Bananas Will Release First Single 'Show Starts Now' by Pasek & Paul, Performed by Derek Klena
The singing and dancing baseball team, Savannah Bananas, have teamed up with Atlantic Records, to release their first original song, 'Show Starts Now', written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and performed by Derek Klena.
The Savannah Bananas to Perform at the 2026 ESPYS in New York
The Savannah Bananas, the song-and-dance sports team with Broadway's Derek Klena among the lineup this season, will be among the performers at The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One.
Video: Derek Klena Performs 'Bring Him Home' With The Savannah Bananas
Derek Klena is continuing to make the baseball diamond a Broadway style performance! This time at the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio he channeled his inner Jean Valjean while serenading his team mate.
Video: Dillon Klena Sings 'My Petersberg' from ANASTASIA
La Mirada Theatre has released new footage of Dillon Klena performing 'My Petersberg' in their production of Anastasia.
A Slow Actor Season Doesn't Define You or Your Career
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Video: Watch 'One Upon A December' from ANASTASIA at La Mirada Theatre
Watch a 'One Upon A December' from Anastasia at La Mirada Theatre.
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Video: ANASTASIA at La Mirada Theatre First Look
La Mirada Theatre released a new video offering a look inside its upcoming production of ANASTASIA The Musical, which is scheduled to run for several weeks in summer 2026.
Dillon Klena Takes on Dmitry in ANASTASIA at La Mirada Theatre
Dillon Klena has been cast as Dmitry in La Mirada Theatre's upcoming production of ANASTASIA, the musical based on the beloved story of the Russian grand duchess.
Photos: First Look At ANASTASIA At La Mirada Theatre
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment started their preview performances of a gorgeous new production of ANASTASIA, book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens.
Pasek and Paul Tease New Collaboration with the Savannah Bananas
Award-winning songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are teaming up with fan-favorite song-and-dance sports team, The Savannah Bananas, which features Derek Klena.
Interview: Dillon Klena of ANASTASIA at La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
Derek Klena talks to BroadwayWorld about playing the role of Dmitry in ANASTASIA at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts—a role his brother originated on Broadway.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 22, 2026- TWO STRANGERS National Tour Announced and More
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch La Mirada Theatre's ANASTASIA Star Lena Ceja Perform 'Journey to the Past'
La Mirada Theatre has released new video footage of Lena Ceja rehearsing 'Journey to the Past' from their upcoming production of Anastasia.
Tom Kitt, Jaime Lozano, Madeline Myers, Join Panel For 2026 Write Out Loud Contest
Write Out Loud announced its panel of judges for the 2026 songwriting contest, including Tom Kitt, Jaime Lozano, Madeline Myers, and others with credits spanning HAMILTON, NEXT TO NORMAL, and SIX.
The Banana Bowl Season Championship Coming to Disney+ This Fall
The Banana Bowl will stream live on Disney+ this October and will feature the top six teams in the Banana Ball league, including the Savannah Bananas, whose lineup includes Broadway's Derek Klena.
Video: Derek Klena Performs 'A Thousand Miles' with the Savannah Bananas
Derek Klena took over Atlanta's Truist Park field (and a keyboard) with a performance of Vanessa Carlton's hit song, A Thousand Miles with the Savannah Bananas.
Savannah Bananas Player Jackson Olson Joins DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 35
Jackson Olson, internet personality and second baseman for the Savannah Bananas, is set to join Season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars” as a celebrity contestant.
Actors: Not Booking Doesn't Mean You're Failing
Actor and coach Spencer Glass guides actors to stop tying their self worth to booking jobs and start building grounded, lasting careers rooted in artistry and self trust.
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