Kayla Vanderbilt News

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment, has announced, with Broadway In Chicago, casting for the Chicago production of Billy Elliot the Musical, beginning preview performances March 18, 2010 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.). Opening night is Sunday, April 11, 2010. The cast includes John Peter (J.P.) Viernes who joins the previously announced actors Tommy Batchelor, Giuseppe Bausilio and Cesar Corrales in the role of ‘Billy'.

The Perry Award-winning Maurer Productions OnStage presents a young girl's journey from hardship to Hollywood in 'Hollywood Arms' at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre

Westchester Broadway Theatre is presenting Gypsy, with nine-time Mac Award winner Karen Mason as Mama Rose, May 31st-August 4th, with press night June 8th.