Kristin Hanggi News

Earlier this month, BroadwayWorld reported that Damon Intrabartolo, who wrote the music for BARE, passed away on August 13 in Arizona where he has been living the last few years. He was 39 years old. It was just announced on his memorial Facebook page that a New York memorial will be held on September 30th at Saint Clement's Church (46th Street), and his Los Angeles memorial on September 23rd at Pasadena Playhouse.

In lieu of flowers, Intrabartolo's parents would like donations in his name to be sent to St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance, where Damon was an avid volunteer. (Tribute Department, 2831 North 31st Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009, Attn: Pat Fehlaber)

In 2004, the cast of the Off-Broadway hit BARE appeared at Joe's Pub in three sold-out concert benefits for BroadwayWorld.com with proceeds going to Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS.

Frequent collaborator Kristin Hanggi launched a special memorial Facebook page for Damon, which includes quotes and photos from those who knew him. Many other former Bare and other colleagues have weighed in, including Ryan Raferty, Stafford Arima, Kurt Deutsch, Scott Allgauer, and more.

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Damon Intrabartolo, who wrote the music for BARE, passed away on August 13. He was 39 years old.

A delightfully imaginative middle-schooler learns that it's not just what's on the outside that matters but what's on the inside as well in 'Dear Dumb Diary,' a two-hour Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere Friday, September 6 (8 p.m. ET/PT, 7C). Based on Scholastic's popular Dear Dumb Diary children's book series by Jim Benton, the movie stars Tony(R), CMT Music and American Country Music Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy ('Hart Of Dixie, 'Guiding Light'), James Waterston ('Dead Poets Society'), Emily Alyn Lind ('Revenge,' 'Won't Back Down,' 'All My Children'), Mary-Charles Jones ('Identity Thief,' 'Hannah Montana') along with Sterling Griffith ('Easy Rider: The Ride Back') and David Mazouz ('Touch').

Relativity School of Film, Media and Performing Arts will host a panel discussion with the creative team behind one of the longest running shows in Broadway history today, July 22nd from 3-5pm PST at LA Center Studios, 450 South Bixel St, LA, CA 90017. This will be the first time the creative team tells the amazing story of ROCK OF AGES at a live panel. The team will include: Chris D'Arienzo (writer), Kristin Hanggi (director), Matt Weaver (lead producer), Hillary Weaver (producer), Janet Billig Rich (producer and music supervisor), Dave Gibbs (orchestrations and arrangements), and Scott Prisand (producer).

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer - and in L.A.'s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80s. It's ROCK OF AGES, a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more. This five-time Tony nominated musical, which inspired the star-studded motion picture, is rockin' its way back to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for one night only, Wednesday, January 29, 2104 at 7:30P.

Relativity School of Film, Media and Performing Arts will host a panel discussion with the creative team behind one of the longest running shows in Broadway history on Monday, July 22nd from 3-5pm PST at LA Center Studios, 450 South Bixel St, LA, CA 90017. This will be the first time the creative team tells the amazing story of ROCK OF AGES at a live panel. The team will include: Chris D'Arienzo (writer), Kristin Hanggi (director), Matt Weaver (lead producer), Hillary Weaver (producer), Janet Billig Rich (producer and music supervisor), Dave Gibbs (orchestrations and arrangements), and Scott Prisand (producer).

The cast of ROCK OF AGES rallied the crowds at West End Live last weekend in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Air Guitar Ensemble. With several thousands of people rocking to 'Sweet Child O' Mine' in Trafalgar Square there's no doubt that the crowd was big enough to beat the ensemble of just 2377 in the US casino which has held the record since 2011. Yet the final decision rests with World Record officials who must decide whether the attempt qualifies according to their rules.

The Pasadena Playhouse's final presentation of its 2012 - 2013 HOTHOUSE at The Playhouse series is THE FUTURE PERFECT. Book by Jonathan Caren, music & lyrics by Emmy Award-winning composer and songwriter Ben Decter, directed by Tony Award nominated (for Rock of Ages) Kristin Hanggi with musical direction by Kyle Puccia. The staged reading will take place tonight, June 25, and Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. in the Carrie Hamilton Theatre at The Pasadena Playhouse.

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer - and in L.A.'s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80's. It's ROCK OF AGES, a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more. This 5 time Tony nominated musical will return to Philadelphia as part of the Broadway Season today, June 14 - 16 for five performances only at the Merriam Theater. The press opening is tonight, June 14 at 8:00 pm.

Thanks to a triple threat cast with energy to spare, this silly show is one to see!

The Pasadena Playhouse announced the final presentation of its 2012 - 2013 HOTHOUSE at The Playhouse series, THE FUTURE PERFECT. Book by Jonathan Caren, music & lyrics by Emmy Award-winning composer and songwriter Ben Decter, directed by Tony Award nominated (for Rock of Ages) Kristin Hanggi with musical direction by Kyle Puccia. The staged reading will take place Tuesday, June 25, and Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. in the Carrie Hamilton Theatre at The Pasadena Playhouse.

Soul-pop phenomenon Earth, Wind & Fire (EFW) makes a highly anticipated return to the Filene Center in an explosive show that features tracks from their most recent album Now, Then & Forever (2012) and chart-topping hits like “Shining Star” and “September.”

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer - and in L.A.'s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80's. It's ROCK OF AGES, a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more. This 5 time Tony nominated musical will return to Philadelphia as part of the Broadway Season on June 14 - 16 for five performances only at the Merriam Theater. The press opening is Friday, June 14 at 8:00 pm.

Soul-pop phenomenon Earth, Wind & Fire (EFW) makes a highly anticipated return to the Filene Center in an explosive show that features tracks from their most recent album Now, Then & Forever (2012) and chart-topping hits like “Shining Star” and “September.”