Derek Klena News

BWW Review: A BROADWAY BREAKUP PLAYLIST VOL. II at Feinstein's/54 Below Starts The Holidays On a High Note

by Stephen Mosher — December 3, 2021

Benjamin Rauhala musical directs a collective of singing actors to brilliant heights in musical storytelling about heartbreak.

LISTEN: Shaiman & Wittman's 'Save The City' from HAWKEYE's ROGERS: THE MUSICAL

by Michael Major — November 24, 2021

Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman have written a new track for Marvel's fictional 'Rogers: The Musical!' The track, titled 'Save The City' features the voices of Adam Pascal, Ty Taylor, Rory Donovan, Derek Klena, Bonnie Milligan, Christopher Sieber, Shayna Steele.

Dates & Faculty Announced For Actor Therapy's 2022 Winter Intensive

by Stephi Wild — November 8, 2021

A two-week Musical Theatre intensive for performers who are, or soon to be, #ready4newyork, Ages 18 and up.

Derek Klena to Join Rob Morean and Jarvis Derrell on BACKSTAGE TEA This Monday

by Gigi Gervais — November 7, 2021

This Monday, Broadway superstar Derek Klena (Jagged Little Pill, Dogfight, Wicked) joins Rob Morean (Torch Song) and Jarvis Derrell (VH1) as they take over Motel23 for their weekly Broadway residency series, Backstage Tea at Motel23.

Wake Up With BWW 11/3: Ciara Renee Will Lead WAITRESS, Broadway Grosses, and More!

by Stephi Wild — November 3, 2021

Today's top stories include casting for Waitress! Ciara Renee will take over the lead role of Jenna in the Broadway production, beginning November 29.

Derek Klena, Lilla Crawford & More to Join PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Reboot

by Michael Major — November 2, 2021

Derek Klena, Lilla Crawford, Kate Jennings Grant, Robert Stanton, Jennifer Ferrin, Brian Altemus, Anthony Ordonez, and Jeffrey Bean will join the upcoming drama as reoccurring characters.

Photos: Inside the Reopening Night of JAGGED LITTLE PILL

by Bruce Glikas — October 22, 2021

Newly minted Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Jagged Little Pill returned to the stage last night, October 21, 2021, at the Broadhurst Theatre.

Photos: First Look at Heidi Blickenstaff, Morgan Dudley & More in JAGGED LITTLE PILL Returning to Broadway Tonight

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 21, 2021

Producers Vivek J.

VIDEO: JAGGED LITTLE PILL Performs a Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

by Stephi Wild — October 21, 2021

The cast recently assembled at the D’Angelico Guitars showroom in Manhattan to record a Tiny Desk (home) concert, to celebrate their long-awaited return to the stage.

Kristin Chenoweth, Derek Klena, Christy Altomare & More Featured on Burt Bacharach & Steven Sater's SOME LOVERS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 6, 2021

Learn about the world premiere concept recording of SOME LOVERS written by six-time Grammy and three-time Academy Award Winner Burt Bacharach and Grammy, two-time Tony, & Olivier Award Winner Steven Sater.

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of JAGGED LITTLE PILL Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

by Michael Major — September 23, 2021

New cast members Heidi Blickenstaff and Morgan Dudley joined the cast of Jagged Little Pill on Good Morning America to perform a mashup of 'Thank U' and 'You Learn'.

All of the Winners from the 2020 Tony Awards!

by Team BWW — September 26, 2021

After two and a half years without Broadway's Tony Awards returned on Sunday, Sept.

Heidi Blickenstaff and Morgan Dudley Join the Company of JAGGED LITTLE PILL

by Stephi Wild — September 23, 2021

Heidi Blickenstaff will temporarily take over the role of Mary Jane Healy while Elizabeth Stanley is on maternity leave.

How/When/Where to Watch the 2020 Tony Awards and Other Questions Answered!

by Nicole Rosky — September 26, 2021

After two and a half years without Broadway's biggest night, the Tony Awards are back.

Student Blog: Tony Predictions

by Student Blogger: Blake Velick — September 14, 2021

Need some help predicting the winners? I have attempted to predict about half of these categories (mainly the musical theatre categories since I was not able to see the majority of the plays in the 2019-2020 season), and have provided some rationale for each category.