James Olivas News

Prospect Musicals has revealed additional guests for the second week of events of the 2026 IGNITE Concert Festival, running through March 30th at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Andrew Lloyd Webber recently spoke bout the possibility of a Broadway transfer of the Jamie Lloyd-helmed production of Evita, but without one iconic piece. Learn more here!

Taylor Iman Jones will star as Roxy in the world premiere co-production of Elephant Shoes, alongside Daniel Durant and James Olivas, presented by Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre.

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre have revealed Taylor Iman Jones (Six The Musical, Head Over Heels) will star as Roxy in the world premiere co-production of Elephant Shoes.

Daniel Durant and James Olivas will star in Elephant Shoes, a world premiere co-production with Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre, featuring a book by Ivan Menchell.

On 1 February, some of the West End's most esteemed stars gathered for Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer - a concert performance raising money for One for the Boys. The charity aims to raise awareness surrounding male cancers, encouraging men to speak up when they notice a change in their bodies, or to ask for help when they need it. The hope is that together, we can break down stigmas surrounding masculinity, health and vulnerability - and save lives while doing so.

The final cast members have been revealed for the star-studded Love Life concert in London, alongside additional information on the setlists for the night.

Nicole Scherzinger has been added to the cast of Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer, a major one-night-only concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in support of One For The Boys.

This February, the West End theatre community will come together for Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer, a one-night-only concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in support of One For The Boys, the men’s health charity working to break the silence around male cancer. Ramin Karimloo, Tom Francis, Diego Andrés Rodríguez, and more will be in attendance.

During a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Rachel Zegler shared her hope that Jamie Lloyd's production of Evita, which played a limited run in the West End this summer, would make its way across the pond.

The album of Jamie Lloyd's West End production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA, starring Rachel Zegler, has been released worldwide on all streaming platforms. Listen to the full album here!

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the complete casting and more details about the lineup for the 37th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. Learn more here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The cast recording for Jamie Lloyd's production of EVITA starring Rachel Zegler will be released next week! The album also features Diego Andres Rodriguez, James Olivas, Aaron Lee Lambert and Bella Brown.

Deaf West Theatre will host an industry preview for Elephant Shoes, a new original musical with a book by Ivan Menchell, music and lyrics by Caroline Kay, and directed and choreographed by Tony Award-nominee Jeff Calhoun.

Rachel Zegler is set to perform on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing later this month, joining the UK competition show on the 26 October episode for 'Icons Week,' where she will sing 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina.'

On October 12, 2025, stars from Broadway, film, and music came together for Love Life & Say Something, a One For The Boys launch event at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. See photos from the event.

Jamie Lloyd is back on Broadway with a new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. The production officially opened on September 28. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the initial casting and more details about the lineup for the 37th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. Learn more!

As Jamie Lloyd's production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA starring Rachel Zegler concludes its sold out run at The London Palladium, a new cast album will be released, with the new track, Rainbow High out now. Listen here!