Jason Scott News

Don't Tell Mama NYC presents entertainer Cedric Jones in a celebration of the songs of Sinatra, Davis, Bennett and more in THE MISTER DIVA SHOW on Friday, August 7, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

Netflix announced today the rollout of its original film initiative with Beasts of No Nation, the powerful new film written and directed by Emmy Award winner Cary Fukunaga (True Detective, Sin Nombre) and starring Golden Globe® winner Idris Elba (Luther, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom) that will debut Friday, October 16, 2015

See 'A Year With Frog and Toad' through May 10th at The Growing Stage. This delightfully entertaining musical reveals the importance of true friendship. Bring the whole family and enjoy.

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey completes its 2014 - 2015 Main Stage season with A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD. The show runs tonight, April 17th through May 10th with performances Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM and a special Opening Night performance at 7:30PM.

Broadwayworld.com interviewed Ryan Malyar who will star as Frog in The Growing Stage production of 'A Year with Frog and Toad' from April 17th through May 10th.

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey completes its 2014 - 2015 Main Stage season with A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD. The show runs April 17th through May 10th with performances Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM and a special Opening Night performance at 7:30PM.

RYAN CABRERA returns to the pop universe with the release of his highly anticipated EP WAKE UP BEAUTIFUL out today (March 3) via Dynamite Music/Caroline. The five song EP exclusively premiered last Wednesday (2/25) on Billboard.com; check it out here.

RYAN CABRERA has announced today that his long-awaited new EP WAKE UP BEAUTIFUL will be released Tuesday, March 3 via Dynamite Music/Caroline. The platinum-selling pop singer, songwriter, musician's first single from the collection, “House On Fire,” is out now on iTunes and all other digital retailers, and will officially impact radio this Monday (1/12). The upbeat, feel-good track has received early support from radio immediately following its premiere on SiriusXM Hits 1 and is already climbing the Hot AC chart. In other exciting news, RYAN will hit the road this spring in support of the new music; dates and ticket info will be announced this Friday (1/9).

Netflix continues to break boundaries between the worlds of Hollywood and streaming services with its first day-and-date movie premiere -- a sequel to Ang Lee's CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON. Variety writes that after reaching a deal with The Weinstein Co., the movie will hit IMAX theaters and Netflix on August 28, 2015.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK launches its summer season today, BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY begins off-Broadway, Leslie Uggams stars in GYPSY in Connecticut and more!

Australian theatre producer John Frost and Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini previously announced that Jason Scott Lee has had to withdraw from their production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic Broadway musical The King and I in Melbourne. Lee has torn a calf muscle which will preclude him from performing for the rest of the season.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: LADY DAY marks the big 1-0-0, Ariana Grande debuts songs from her new album on MTV, and JUNE MOON starts this year's festival in Williamstown!

It was announced today by Australian theatre producer John Frost and Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini that Jason Scott Lee has had to withdraw from their production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic Broadway musical The King and I in Melbourne. Lee has torn a calf muscle which will preclude him from performing for the rest of the season.

From the opening moments of this latest revival of Rogers and Hammerstein's iconic musical The King And I, we are transported to the heart of Asia, its intricacies, its nuances, its customs. Pre curtain, four male Buddhist monks adorned the stage with incense, creating a reverent, calming and authentic moment, the prelude to a plethora of stunning moments littered throughout this magical piece.

It was announced today that both leading Australian theatre producer John Frost and Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini have been awarded an AM (Member in the General Division) in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

The King and I, Rodgers and Hammerstein's timeless musical, is coming to Melbourne in June. Broadway World had the opportunity to see the recently cast children in action as they set about learning their roles for the imminent Melbourne opening.

Opera Australia and John Frost, producers of the hit musical The King and I, have announced a partnership with the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) that will see this lavish and opulent production deliver much needed funds to Australia's preeminent child health research institute.

Leading Australian theatre producer John Frost and Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini today announced additional cast members for their 2014 production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic Broadway musical The King and I.

'The Secret Life of Hubie Harzel' The Growing Stage in Netcong is more than a children's production. It is a cleverly staged, comical play that addresses the subject of bullying and is completely entertaining.

Leading Australian theatre producer John Frost and Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini today announced that Australian music legend and theatre icon, Marty Rhone, will join the upcoming multimillion dollar production of The King and I in the featured role of The Kralahome.