Jeff Kready News

The No Name Pops (NNP) has secured the full and complete rights to the trademarked name 'The Philly Pops” through the generosity of the Nero family. Finger Prince, Inc. officially assigned the trademark “The Philly Pops” to the NNP by agreement dated October 25, 2024.

Dramatists Guild Foundation just celebrated its 2024 Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Tom Kitt and Mindy Rich. Check out photos from inside the big night here!

The Drama League recently held its DRAMA AT THE DISCO: A DRAMA LEAGUE BENEFIT.” Check out photos from the event whose guests and performers included Ephraim Sykes, Nichelle Lewis, Nikki Renée Daniels and more.

See photos from Ragtime rehearsals at City Center. It follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Joshua Henry) and his sweetheart Sarah (Nichelle Lewis); a wealthy white family led by Mother (Caissie Levy); and Latvian immigrant Tateh (Brandon Uranowitz).

Watch the 28-piece Orchestra play “Prologue” from the Annual Gala Presentation of RAGTIME, led by Music Director James Moore, in the video here! The concert production will play New York City Center, October 30 – November 10, 2024. 

Chilina Kennedy will be starring as Myrtle in the Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel The Great Gatsby for an additional two weeks. The production stars Jeremy Jordan, Eva Noblezada and more. Learn how to purchase tickets !

Additional cast members will be joining the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime at New York City Center, including Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III and more. Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

 Yesterday, September 9, the American Theatre Wing hosted its annual fall gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. The event honored “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry. Check out photos from the event here!

Watch video highlights from the third Broadway in Bryant Park of 2024, with performances from The Great Gatsby, The Notebook, Chicago, Moulin Rouge! and The Book of Mormon.

Just yesterday, July 25, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park continued its 2024 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. See photos of the program.

The No Name Pops will present A Philly Holiday Spectacular, an afternoon of festive music and holiday cheer in December. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Performances will feature: Noah J. Ricketts, Dariana Mullen, Jeff Kready (The Great Gatsby); Jacqueline B. Arnold, Sophie Carmen Jones, Heather Makalani, Andres Quintero, Hailee Kaleem Wright, Jack Cahill-Lemme (Moulin Rouge!); Paul Schwensen, Cody Jamison Strand (The Book of Mormon); Nadia Dandashi, D’Kaylah Unique Whitley, Emily Skinner (Suffs); John Cardoza, Jordan Tyson, Alex Benoit (The Notebook); Mary Claire King, Celina Nightengale (Chicago); with hosts Rich Kaminski and Jacqueline B. Arnold.

The Great Gatsby's Jeremy Jordan gives a tour of his Broadway dressing room, designed by friend and fellow Broadway star Krysta Rodriguez, in the video here.

MCT’s Next Step Prep Presents will launch the 2024-2025 Youth Series with a‘snap-snappy’ version of The Addams Family young@Part. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Chilina Kennedy (Beautiful, Paradise Square) will play the role of Myrtle beginning July 15 in the Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel The Great Gatsby. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

The Great Gatsby has released a lyric video for 'For Her,' featuring Jeremy Jordan. Watch the video here!

An all new video has been released from The Great Gatsby on Broadway, featuring Samantha Pauly performing the upbeat and fun number, 'New Money.' Check out the video here!

A new block of tickets is now on sale for the hit Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel The Great Gatsby, starring Tony Award-nominated Broadway sensations Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada.

Steven Lutvak's final composition, 'Topeka!,' celebrates individuality and leaves a lasting legacy. Discover the story behind the Tony Award-winning composer's heartfelt new song.

“Topeka!,” a song by the late Broadway composer Steven Lutvak, has just been released. One of Lutvak’s last works before his passing in October 2023, “Topeka!” reflects the composer’s lifelong dedication to inclusivity—a shared value that corresponds with Topeka's commitment to creating a community that welcomes all. Listen to the song now!