J. Weiner News

Review: 9 TO 5 Takes Center Stage at Carrollwood Players Theatre

by Drew Eberhard — May 31, 2025

9 to 5: The Musical is a stage adaptation of the 1980 film of the same name, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton.

VIDEO: Sing Along to Holiday Songs With Raul Esparza and Krysta Rodriguez

by Stephi Wild — December 20, 2019

Tis the season to sing holiday songs with your favorite Broadway stars! Raul Esparza and Krysta Rodriguez, stars of Seared at MCC, joined Taylor Peckham (Music Director for MCC's The Wrong Man) for a holiday sing-along!

Photo Coverage: MCC Theater Celebrates Opening Night of SEARED

by Jennifer Broski — October 29, 2019

MCC Theater just celebrated opening night of the New York premiere of Seared by Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Emmy Award nominee Theresa Rebeck (Bernhardt/Hamlet), with direction by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel (MCC's Hand to God).

Review Roundup: SEARED Opens At MCC Theater - See What The Critics Are Saying!

by A.A. Cristi — October 28, 2019

MCC Theater presents the New York premiere of Seared by Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Emmy Award nominee Theresa Rebeck.

Photo Flash: First Look at Raul Esparza, Krysta Rodriguez & More in MCC's SEARED

by Nicole Rosky — October 21, 2019

Currently in previews at MCC Theater is the New York premiere of Seared by Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Emmy Award nominee Theresa Rebeck (Bernhardt/Hamlet), with direction by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel (MCC's Hand to God).

MCC Extends SEARED Through December 1

by Julie Musbach — September 30, 2019

MCC Theater announces the extension of the New York premiere of Seared by Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Emmy Award nominee Theresa Rebeck (Bernhardt/Hamlet), with direction by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel (MCC's Hand to God).

BWW Review: Swipe Right for BAD DATES

by Nancy Grossman — February 13, 2018

BAD DATES remount at Huntington Theatre Company reunites Director Jessica Stone and actor Haneefah Wood who worked together in HTC's VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE (2015).

Irresistible One-Woman Comedy BAD DATES Starts Today

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2018

The Huntington Theatre Company presents the irresistible comedy, Bad Dates, featuring Haneefah Wood (Cassandra in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at the Huntington and Blanche in Fox TV's Grease Live! ), written by Theresa Rebeck (creator of NBC's Smash and the Elliot Norton and IRNE A

Irresistible One-Woman Comedy BAD DATES Starts 1/26

by A.A. Cristi — December 11, 2017

The Huntington Theatre Company presents the irresistible comedy, Bad Dates, featuring Haneefah Wood (Cassandra in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at the Huntington and Blanche in Fox TV's Grease Live! ), written by Theresa Rebeck (creator of NBC's Smash and the Elliot Norton and IRNE A

Uproarious Comedy RIPCORD by David Lindsay-Abaire Begins Friday 5/26

by A.A. Cristi — May 1, 2017

The Huntington Theatre Company will present the uproarious comedy Ripcord by Pulitzer Prize winner and Boston native David Lindsay-Abaire (Good People, Rabbit Hole) and directed by Jessica Stone (Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike).

Review Roundup: New Robert & Kristen Lopez Musical UP HERE at La Jolla Playhouse - All the Reviews!

by Christina Mancuso — August 11, 2015

La Jolla Playhouse opened its world premiere of UP HERE, a new musical comedy featuring book, music and lyrics by the husband-and-wife composing team of Robert Lopez (The Book of Mormon, Avenue Q) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez (In Transit), recipients of the 2014 Academy Award for Best Original Son

Photo Flash: First Look at Betsy Wolfe and Matt Bittner in New Robert & Kristen Lopez Musical UP HERE at La Jolla Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — August 6, 2015

La Jolla Playhouse opens its world premiere of UP HERE, a new musical comedy featuring book, music and lyrics by the husband-and-wife composing team of Robert Lopez (The Book of Mormon, Avenue Q) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez (In Transit), recipients of the 2014 Academy Award for Best Original Song

Betsy Wolfe & Matt Bittner to Lead World Premiere of New Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez Musical UP HERE at La Jolla Playhouse, Opening Tonight!

by Christina Mancuso — July 28, 2015

La Jolla Playhouse opens its world premiere of Up Here, a new musical comedy featuring book, music and lyrics by the husband-and-wife composing team of Robert Lopez (The Book of Mormon, Avenue Q) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez (In Transit), recipients of the 2014 Academy Award for Best Original Song fo

Betsy Wolfe & Matt Bittner to Lead World Premiere of New Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez Musical UP HERE at La Jolla Playhouse

by Tyler Peterson — June 9, 2015

La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast and creative team for its world premiere of Up Here, a new musical comedy featuring book, music and lyrics by the husband-and-wife composing team of Robert Lopez (The Book of Mormon, Avenue Q) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez (In Transit), recipients of the 2014 Acade

Violet J. Weiner Debuts with DASHA

by Christina Mancuso — February 10, 2014

Violet J. Weiner Debuts with DASHA

by Christina Mancuso — February 10, 2014

Little Theatre of the Deaf to Present STORIES IN MY POCKET TOO

by Caryn Robbins — June 27, 2012

The National Theatre of the Deaf is delighted to be the recipient of a grant from The City of New London Water Authority Community Fund for performances that will feature the Little Theatre of the Deaf company in their family-oriented production Stories In My Pocket Too during the month of August 20