Joey Taranto News

Based on the beloved 1988 film but modernized around the edges, “Working Girl” at the La Jolla Playhouse has big expectations and even bigger hair, but never quite hits the mark.

Now running at La Jolla Playhouse is the world premiere of Working Girl starring JoJo Levesque, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer and more. The production is now on stage through November 30 at the Mandell Weiss Theatre. 

Get a first look at La Jolla Playhouse's world premiere of Working Girl starring JoJo Levesque, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer and more. The production is now on stage through November 30 at the Mandell Weiss Theatre. 

La Jolla Playhouse has released a brand-new look at  JoJo Levesque, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer and more in the world-premiere musical Working Girl, running through November 30 at the Mandell Weiss Theatre. Watch the video!

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical Working Girl, music and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award winner Cyndi Lauper. Learn more here!

I bought my tickets for this Jesus Christ Superstar the moment it was announced that Cynthia Erivo was leading the cast.  Before any other names were revealed, and before I'd figured out that I’d never been to the Hollywood Bowl and had no idea what I was getting myself into.

John Stamos will step into the role of King Herod in the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming Jesus Christ Superstar concert staging., replacing Josh Gad, who withdrew from the production due to a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that a musical version of Working Girl is getting an industry presentation this week in New York City. Check out who is starring in the workshop here!

Join Ellyn Marsh and Joey Taranto for a live on-stage performance of the hit true crime and comedy podcast 'I THINK NOT! LIVE' at THE GREEN ROOM 42 on October 10.

New York City Center's Encores! season recently continued with The Light in the Piazza, led by Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles. The production ran for seven performances only, through June 25, at New York City Center. Check out photos of the company celebrating the show's successful run on closing night below!

Austin’s oldest film festival, aGLIFF has announced the February 2023 screening of CHRISSY JUDY by Todd Flaherty on Wednesday, February 22 at the Galaxy Theatres.

Broadway veterans Ellyn Marie Marsh and Joey Taranto met belting to the rafters in the original company of Broadway's “Kinky Boots”. And now they have an iTunes top 200 True Crime Comedy podcast! Don’t worry they only laugh at the bad guys.

On the heels of its West Coast premiere, the pre-Broadway production of Lempicka, the sweeping new musical celebrating the gripping true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, has just released the very first production photos for the highly anticipated production. See the photos here!

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its 2022/2023 season opener: Lempicka, book, lyrics and original concept by Carson Kreitzer, book and music by Matt Gould, choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly, and directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin (Broadway’s Hadestown), running June 14 – July 24.

Based on the book by Tim Federle, 'Better Nate Than Ever' will premiere on Disney+ on April 1, 2022 and last night, the highly anticipated film had its big premiere in New York City! Go on the red carpet with BroadwayWorld below to see who turned out for the big night!

Broadway Sessions, the beloved long running musical theatre variety show, returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre this coming Thursday evening, March 3rd. This Thursday, Broadway favorite Ellyn Marie Marsh (Kinky Boots, Priscilla, The Rose Tattoo, Obsessed with Disappeared podcast ) takes the stage as the special guest host.

Joe’s Pub announces the updated performances for their winter programming that starts today, January 31 through July 16, including rescheduled dates.

Joe’s Pub has announced their winter programming for 2022 starting in January through February with two shows each evening. In addition, the venue will welcome its former sous chef, Ricky Mungaray back to the kitchen as Executive Chef.

Broadway Sessions will welcome Broadway favorites to share their wildest true audition stories and sing the house down! Scheduled to perform are Shereen Pimentel (West Side Story), Joey Taranto (Kinky Boots), Brynn Williams (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Courtney Bassett (Great Comet), and more.

Speakeasy - Times Square, an all-in-one immersive mixology experience that combines the worlds of burlesque, cirque, illusionists, and musical theater with a decadent cocktail, dining, and nightclub experience, will return by popular demand after a sold-out summer engagement.