My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Get Ken Billington Alerts

Ken Billington News

Birth Place: White Plains, NY, USA

HARRY CONNICK JR - A CELEBRATION OF COLE PORTER Announces Digital Lottery
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2019

Harry Connick Jr a?" A Celebration of Cole Porter, honoring one of America's most respected songwriters, will launch a digital ticket lottery for every performance during the three-week limited engagement. Opening Night is set for Thursday, December 12th.

Two Local Young Actresses Join The Cast Of WAITRESS For Their Run At The McCallum Theatre
by David Green - Nov 30, 2019

The Tony-nominated hilarious, hit musical WAITRESS, which opens December 6-8 has cast two young area actresses to take on the role of a?oeLulua?? during the McCallum Theatre engagement. Emma Ayeni, AGE 4, and Ellie Weinstein will alternate the role of a?oeLulu,a?? the daughter of the production's main character, Jenna. Both young ladies are from the Coachella Valley. WAITRESS tells the story of a?oeJennaa??, an expert pie baker working at a local diner and stuck in a loveless marriage.   Her salvation comes in the form of her daughter, a?oeLulu.a??

Durham Performing Arts Center Announces Digital Rush Lottery for Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2019

DPAC has announced that beginning December 2nd at 9:00 AM, a digital rush lottery will take place for Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS. The holiday classic of the season will play DPAC from December 3 - 8, 2019, as part of WRAL's Greatest Hits of Broadway.

Up on the Marquee: HARRY CONNICK, JR. - A CELEBRATION OF COLE PORTER Comes to Broadway
by Walter McBride - Nov 26, 2019

Harry Connick, JR.-A Celebration of Cole Porter comes to Broadway for a three-week limited engagement beginning Saturday, December 7th ahead of a Thursday, December 12th official opening night.

Two Young Local Actresses Cast as Lulu in WAITRESS During Albuquerque Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2019

The Tony nominated hilarious, hit musical WAITRESS, which opens December 12th and runs through the 15th has cast two young area actresses to take on the role of 'Lulu' during the Albuquerque engagement.

Photo Flash: CHICAGO Celebrates its 23rd Anniversary on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2019

The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago celebrated its 23rd Broadway anniversary last night, Thursday, November 14th. The production is now playing at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

CHICAGO Celebrates 23rd Broadway Anniversary Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2019

The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago celebrates its 23rd Broadway anniversary tomorrow, Thursday, November 14th. The production is now playing at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Local Young Edmonton Actresses Cast As Lulu In WAITRESS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2019

The Tony nominated hilarious, hit musical WAITRESS, which opens November 26 has cast two young area actresses to take on the role of a?oeLulua?? during the Edmonton engagement.  Tickets are available now for WAITRESS by visiting ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 1-855-985-5000. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 1-800-889-8457.  

Local Young Calgary Actresses Cast As Lulu In WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2019

The Tony nominated hilarious, hit musical WAITRESS, which opens November 19 has cast two young area actresses to take on the role of a?oeLulua?? during the Calgary engagement. Tickets are available now for WAITRESS by visiting ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 1-855-985-5000. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 1-800-889-8457.

Photo Flash: Marlo Thomas, Joe DiPietro and More Celebrate Opening of LAST DAYS OF SUMMER
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2019

The new musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER opened this past Friday, October 25th to unanimous rave reviews at George Street Playhouse. Under the direction of Jeff Calhoun (NEWSIES, GREASE, BIG RIVER), LAST DAYS OF SUMMER features book & lyrics by Steve Kluger (based on his best-selling novel) and music by Grammy Award winner Jason Howland (LITTLE WOMEN).

BWW Review: LAST DAYS OF SUMMER – The New Musical at George Street Playhouse is a Sure-Fire Hit
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 29, 2019

George Street Playhouse (GSP) is kicking off their 2019/2020 Season with a new musical that is a sure-fire hit. 'Last Days of Summer' has everything going for it. The show presents a captivating story, stellar cast, a memorable score, and spirited dance numbers. Directed by Jeff Calhoun, it features a book and lyrics by Steve Kluger with music by Jason Howland.

Full Cast and Creatives Announced For ROMEO & BERNADETTE: A MUSICAL TALE OF VERONA AND BROOKLYN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2019

The cast and creative team have been announced for the Off-Broadway premiere of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, music adapted from classic Italian melodies, and directed and choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen. Previews begin at the Mezzanine Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres 502 West 53rd Street (10th Avenue & 53rd Street) on Tuesday, January 14th at 7pm with an official opening on Thursday, January 23rd at 8pm. Performances will continue through February 16, 2020.

VIDEO: Bobby Conte Thornton and Teal Wicks in LAST DAYS OF SUMMER
by Alan Henry - Oct 25, 2019

Performances kicked off last night for the new musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, presented by George Street Playhouse and directed by Jeff Calhoun (NEWSIES, GREASE, BIG RIVER). Opening Night is October 25th. LAST DAYS OF SUMMER features book & lyrics by Steve Kluger (based on his best-selling novel) and music by Grammy Award winner Jason Howland (LITTLE WOMEN). Get a first look at cast members Teal Wicks and Bobby Conte Thornton and more in action!

WAITRESS at Popejoy Hall Searches For 'Lulu'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2019

WAITRESS, the Tony nominated musical will be premiering at Popejoy Hall on December 12-15, 2019 for a limited engagement and is looking for two young girls to perform the role of a?oeLulua?? for the duration of the engagement.

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Will Warm the Stage in Cleveland
by Julie Musbach - Oct 21, 2019

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film, is coming to Cleveland this holiday season. The heart-warming celebration of Americana will begin performances at Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre on November 26 for a limited one-week engagement through December 1, 2019 as a Huntington Featured Performance.

WAITRESS Seeks Local Lulu for San Jose Engagement of the Hit Broadway Musical on Tour
by Rebecca Russo - Oct 17, 2019

WAITRESSa?"the Tony Awarda?"nominated musical premiering at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts for a limited one-week engagement from Tuesday, December 17 through Sunday, December 22, 2019a?"is looking for two young girls to perform the role of a?oeLulua?? for the duration of the engagement.

VIDEO: Bobby Conte Thornton and Teal Wicks in Rehearsal For LAST DAYS OF SUMMER
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2019

Performances kicked off last night for the new musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, presented by George Street Playhouse and directed by Jeff Calhoun (NEWSIES, GREASE, BIG RIVER). Opening Night is October 25th. LAST DAYS OF SUMMER features book & lyrics by Steve Kluger (based on his best-selling novel) and music by Grammy Award winner Jason Howland (LITTLE WOMEN).

WAITRESS Announces National Touring Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2019

The diner is a?oeOpening Upa?? with a full cast for the upcoming National Touring Production of WAITRESS, the Hilarious Hit Broadway Musical from Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles, inspired by Adrienne Shelley's 2007 motion picture.

WAITRESS Set for Run at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts
by Julie Musbach - Oct 14, 2019

Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, is thrilled to announce that the national touring production of WAITRESSa?"the hilarious hit Broadway musical from Grammy Award nominee Sara Bareilles, inspired by Adrienne Shelley's 2007 motion picturea?" will play San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) for a limited one-week engagement

Bailey McCall to Lead WAITRESS on Tour; Full New Cast
by Julie Musbach - Oct 10, 2019

The diner is a?oeOpening Upa?? with a full cast for the upcoming National Touring Production of WAITRESS, the Hilarious Hit Broadway Musical from Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles (composer of a?oeLove Songa?? and a?oeBravea??), inspired by Adrienne Shelley's 2007 motion picture.  

  …        23       …    

Get Ken Billington Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos