Kenneth Ferrone News

A new video features Diego Andres Rodriguez and Mike Wartella performing “Make It Alone” from The Wanderer. The Broadway-bound musical is based on the life and music of Dion DiMucci.

Another Fairytale Productions will present an invite-only, industry reading of Charming: A New Musical, with music & lyrics by PARKWILD and AJ Smith, and a book by Addison Pia & Sandy Comstock.

The Cape Playhouse will present its 2026 summer season from June 3 through September 19 at the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts. The season, unveiled by Artistic Director Eric Rosen, will include five musical theater productions as the organization approaches its centennial in 2027.

The Cape Playhouse has announced its 2026 summer line-up, in advance of its centennial on July 4, 2027. The lineup will include a production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Claybourne Elder. Learn more about the full season!

The Broadway-bound new musical, The Wanderer, based on the life and music of Dion DiMucci will receive an industry invitation-only reading on Friday, January 23rd in New York City.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

In this episode, Daniel Yearwood reflects on the importance of sharing the stories of veterans, not only the soldiers themselves but also the impact war has on the families they return to. He speaks about the incredible camaraderie with his cast and crew, and how that sense of trust and collaboration fuels the emotional intensity of each performance. Watch in this video.

Art Lab will offer an industry presentation of SILK, a new musical created by Meg Fofonoff, with music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy and Daniel Edmonds, and a book and additional lyrics by Eric Holmes. Learn more!

Rolling Thunder, featuring a book by journalist/writer Bryce Hallett and direction by Kenneth Ferrone, is now open at New World Stages. See photos from opening night here!

The new musical Rolling Thunder is making its New York City debut and the critics have weighed in! Read the reviews for the new musical which marries legendary songs of the ‘60s and ‘70s and storytelling inspired by Vietnam veterans and their families.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Rolling Thunder is about to have its New York City premiere!  The musical features a book by journalist/writer Bryce Hallett and is directed by Kenneth Ferrone. Watch a video of the cast in action here!

Rolling Thunder is about to have its New York City premiere!  The musical features a book by journalist/writer Bryce Hallett and is directed by Kenneth Ferrone.  Catch a first look at the cast in action here.

​The cast has been revealed for BETTER DAYS: A NEW MUSICAL, which will receive its world premiere reading featuring Emma Hunton and more. Learn more and see how to attend!

See the first official production photos of the New York premiere of Rolling Thunder. The cast includes Drew Becker, Cassadee Pope, Justin Matthew Sargent, Daniel Yearwood, Courtnee Carter, and Deon’te Goodman.

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced the release of 65 for the 65th, a celebratory publication honoring 65 directors and choreographers whose work has transformed the American theatre.

BETTER DAYS: A NEW MUSICAL will receive its world premiere, public reading at the LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER’s Renberg Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.