Byron is a Senior in the BFA Musical Theater program at Pace University. In the past year, he has been cast as Al DeLuca in Pace's production of 'A Chorus Line' directed by Baayork Lee, Caiaphas in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' directed by Gina Rattan, and The Bus/The Dryer in 'Caroline, Or Change' directed by Jeanine Tesori. Byron has also performed and worked alongside well-known artists such as Michael John-LaChiusa, Warren Carlyle, Cynthia Erivo, Kenny Rogers, Darren Criss, Keala Settle, and Yolanda Adams. He would like to give a special thanks to his loving and very supportive family and friends.
BroadwayCon has announced a new panel, Journey to the Island: A Celebration of Ahrens and Flaherty. Featuring Lynn Ahrens, Anastasia's Christy Altomare, and Once On This Island's Hailey Kilgore, this panel will discuss the strong female characters that anchor both Anastasia and Once On This Island, as well as performances by Christy Altomare and Alex Newell.
Noah Mogaka joins WOMEN OF THE WINGS: A CELEBRATION OF FEMALE MUSICAL THEATRE WRITERS, set for March 2 at Feinstein's/54 Below. Noah is a NYC-based actor, originally from the small town of West Grove, PA. He moved to the city in 2014 to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre at Pace University and is currently completing his final year in the program. Since beginning his new life in the city, he has had the opportunity to work in a wide variety of musicals, plays, and TV/film projects. He has been fortunate enough to work with the likes of Michael John LaChiusa, Alexandra Silber, Cynthia Erivo, and Graciela Daniele. He is continuously grateful for the life he gets to live and is deeply passionate about art, love, and human connection.
After a smash run last fall, Playwrights Horizons will present MILES FOR MARY, a new play by The Mad Ones. Directed by Lila Neugebauer, MILES FOR MARY received critical acclaim during its fall 2016 run at The Bushwick Starr.
Savannah Frazier joins Women of the Wings: A Celebration of Female Musical Theatre Writers at Feinstein's/54 Below on March 2nd. Savannah is a graduate of AMDA NYC. Favorite credits include: Sophie/Mary Catlett understudy (AMAZING GRACE, tour and Broadway), Eve (et al) (THE APPLE TREE, Theatre Row), Laurey (OKLAHOMA!, Lyric Stage of Dallas), Alta (FROM THE FIRE by acclaimed Liz Swados, Edinburgh Fringe Festival), and Marc Antony (JULIUS CAESAR, Theatre 54).
The Florida Children's Theatre raises their voices, taking on Ahrens and Flaherty's most complex score, 'RAGTIME'. Teaming up, this time around, to lead this production are the powerhouse directing duo of Sean Cutler & Darius J. Manuel. Both of these fiery and thought-provoking directors are the most recent BroadwayWorld Award winners for 'Best Director of a Musical' for their work at the Florida Children's Theatre: Sean Cutler for 'Sweeney Todd' in 2015 and Darius J. Manuel for 'Carrie the Musical' in 2016, which also won him the Best Choreographer Award and Best Musical for the company! With both of their energies and visions spearheading this project, it is bound to resonate deep in our souls and ring throughout the community.
Scottsdale Musical Theater Company announces the headliners for their July 2018 production of the classic musical 42nd Street (July 6 - 15, 2018). Charles Shaughnessy (TV's The Nanny , Days of Our Lives , Broadway's Urinetown) portray director Julian Marsh. He will be joined by 3-time Grammy Award-winning recording icon Debby Boone (#1 hit You Light Up My Life , Broadway's 7 Brides for 7 Brothers) as diva Dorothy Brock and rising Broadway star Eloise Kropp (Dames at Sea, On the Town, Cats) as Anytime Annie. Ms. Kropp will also create the show's tap choreography.
The producers of Broadway's newest hit, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, announced today that Broadway veterans Norm Lewis and Tamyra Gray will step into the roles of Agwe and Papa Ge, respectively, on January 8. Merle Dandridge exits for a contractual leave to shoot her television series Greenleaf. Quentin Earl Darrington will also be on a contractual leave.
It is always a thrill when you discover a hidden gem in your own backyard. This was the experience I had last night attending my first show by the Connecticut Theatre Company in New Britain, Connecticut. It is appropriate that my first review for this company would be for RAGTIME, the Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical (with book by Terrence McNally) that includes a variety of themes including a focus on new experiences, changes in perspective, and listening to new music . I am thrilled to report that CTC's RAGTIME is a powerful and high-quality telling of the classic E.L. Doctorow tale. It hits all the right notes (literally and figuratively) and may be one of the best ensemble casts I have seen on a community theatre stage in Connecticut.
Featuring diamonds, disguises, and a dead body, LUCKY STIFF is sure to keep the audience in stitches with its cast of quirky characters. The Shenandoah Valley Governor's School Theatre Department is proud to present this hilarious, high-energy farce.
Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, launches an all-new series this year: Deborah Grace Winer presents The Classic American Songbook Series. Direct from her tenure as Artistic Director of92Y's renowned Lyrics & Lyricists series, Winer curates three jewel-box revues created especially for the venue's unique supper club setting. Each show celebrates American popular song as well as artists who created, interpreted and made themselves an integral part of the music. There is a $35-50 cover charge for each show, and a $25 food and beverage minimum. Premium seating is available for $75-$80. For reservations and information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins.
Trinity Repertory Company will open the heartwarming new comedy Into the Breeches! this month. Set in 1942 Providence, the play follows the women of the fictional Oberon Playhouse, who endeavor to continue with their Shakespearean production even though the company's men (including their director) are fighting overseas in World War II. The women's dedication to each other and the theater is a delightful celebration of art and community.
Chromolume Theatre at the Attic has announced the first production of its 2018 Season of Musicals, Dessa Rose. With book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty, opening is set for Friday, February 2 at 8pm. The run will continue through February 25 only. The Chromolume's production of Dessa Rose will feature musical direction by Daniel Yokomizo, choreography by Michael Marchak, and it will be directed by James Esposito.
Our album critics have gone through all of the amazing recordings released this year and painstakingly chosen their favorites. From Great Comet to Bandstand to Come From Away, we've got a full list to keep you listening to the best of the best!
West Coast Players will present Lucky Stiff, Book and Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS, Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY. Based on 'The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo' by Michael Butterworth, Lucky Stiff was first produced by Playwrights Horizons, Inc. Off-Broadway in 1988.
In upholding the Christmas tradition, the Philippines is without peer among nations. Let the world tend to its business while local radio begins the celebration with a Yuletide playlist--on the first of September.
The cast of Once on this Island recently got visits from Tina Fey, Brian d'Arcy James, Will Chase, Ingrid Michaelson, and David Henry Hwang. The show's official Twitter account posted photos of cast members with the visitors. Check out the tweets, and the photos here!
