Kevin Del Aguila News

Christian Borle, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his role as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, recently departed his role for the filming of season two of NBC's SMASH. Taking over the role is Matthew Saldivar, who has been seen on Broadway as Steve in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Sammy in THE WEDDING SINGER and Kenickie in GREASE. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of Saldivar in action below!

Noah Longton presents Altar Boyz at Diversionary Cabaret with book by Kevin Del Aguila, music and lyrics by Gary Adler & Michael Patrick Walker, and directed by Noah Longton. Opening night is scheduled August 9th, and the show will continue through August 19th at Diversionary Theatre, San Diego (4545 Park Blvd). Click below for a preview video of the boys singing 'Rhythm In Me'!

Noah Longton presents Altar Boyz at Diversionary Cabaret with book by Kevin Del Aguila, music and lyrics by Gary Adler & Michael Patrick Walker, and directed by Noah Longton. Opening night is scheduled August 9th, and the show will continue through August 19th at Diversionary Theatre, San Diego (4545 Park Blvd). Below are sneak preview stills and promo shots from the Altar Boyz rehearsing for San Diego their concert!

The producers of Peter and the Starcatcher, a new play by Tony Award-nominee Rick Elice, announced today that a new block of tickets are now on sale, through January 6, 2013. Directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees and Tony Award-nominee Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher began performances on March 28, 2012 and opened April 15, 2012, and is playing at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

Cast members of Peter and the Starcatcher, including Celia Keenan-Bolger, Matthew Saldivar, Adam Chanler-Berat, Carson Elrod, Matt D'Amico, John Sanders, Betsy Hogg and Orville Mendoza today headed Off-Broadway to see SkippyJon Jones, the new children's musical written by their co-star, Kevin Del Aguila (Smee). Before the show, the stars read a segment of the children's book SkippyJon Jones to the audience. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and you can check out full photo coverage below!

This season, Off-Broadway's DR2 Kids Theatre (Daryl Roth, Producer) has partnered with Theatreworks USA (Barbara Pasternack, Artistic Director; Ken Arthur, Producing Director) to present 'Rabbit Season' at the DR2 Kids Theatre.

Theatreworks USA presents the Off-Broadway premiere of the new children's musical SKIPPYJON JONES, the featured production of its 24th Annual Free Summer Theatre Program. SKIPPYJON JONES began performances on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street). Performances continue through Friday, August 17, 2012. Opening night is set for tonight, July 25 at 6:30pm. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

TriArts Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Executive Director Alice Bemand, continues its 2012 summer season with the heavenly musical hit ALTAR BOYZ from tonight, July 20 through July 29.

Theatreworks USA presents the Off-Broadway premiere of the new children's musical SKIPPYJON JONES, the featured production of its 24th Annual Free Summer Theatre Program. SKIPPYJON JONES began performances on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street). Performances continue through Friday, August 17, 2012. Opening night is set for Wednesday, July 25 at 6:30pm. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Hunger Games director Gary Ross will helm an upcoming film adaptation of PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS- the book on which the Tony-winning play is based. Jesse Wigutow is on board to pen the script.

TriArts Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Executive Director Alice Bemand, continues its 2012 summer season with the heavenly musical hit ALTAR BOYZ from July 20 through July 29.

Theatreworks USA (Barbara Pasternack, Artistic Director; Ken Arthur, Producing Director), the nation's leading not-for-profit professional theatre for young audiences, has announced the Off-Broadway premiere of the new children's musical SKIPPYJON JONES.

Christian Borle, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his role as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, departed his role for the filming of season two of NBC's SMASH last week. Taking over the role is Matthew Saldivar, who has been seen on Broadway as Steve in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Sammy in THE WEDDING SINGER and Kenickie in GREASE. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Saldivar in action below!

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Yesterday, July 11, Peter and the Starcatcher, the five-time Tony® Award-winning play written by Rick Elice and directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, celebrated its 100th performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. In honor of the occasion, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has officially proclaimed July 11, 2012 as "Peter and the Starcatcher Day" in New York City.

Peter and the Starcatcher, the five-time Tony® Award-winning play, written by Rick Elice and directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, will celebrate its 100th performance tonight at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). In honor of the occasion, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has officially proclaimed July 11, 2012 as "Peter and the Starcatcher Day" in New York City.

A devout theater fan knows no holiday, and thankfully, many of Broadway's most beloved shows and performers nationwide don't either. So what's a theater enthusiast to do on this Independence Day? Check out a sampling of this year's most exciting 4th of July offerings and click below to revisit some of your favorites saluting our nation in song!

Christian Borle, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his role as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, departed his role for the filming of season two of NBC's SMASH on Saturday night. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the star's final curtain call complete with laughter, tears, speeches by Alex Timbers and Roger Rees, special gifts & more. Scroll down and enjoy!

Yesterday was the first installment of this week's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up on BroadwayWorld - scroll down to check out part 2!

Christian Borle, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his role as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, will depart his role as 'Black Stache' for the filming of season two of NBC's SMASH tonight, and taking over the role from tomorrow will be Matt Saldivar.