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BWW Review: FIRST DATE BROADWAY MUSICAL at Booth Playhouse
by Linda Ann Watt - Oct 12, 2016

FIRST DATE Broadway Musical is a musical with a book by Austin Winsberg and music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner. Based around the concept of a blind date, these first daters bring tons of baggage, which gets kicked around metaphorically onstage with truly funny and witty words and song.

Photo Flash: First Look at Katerina Papacostas, Matthew Schatz and More in FIRST DATE
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 27, 2016

Blumenthal Performing Arts presents the Broadway musical comedy FIRST DATE, which is part of the 2015-2016 PNC Broadway Lights.  BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

Katerina Papacostas and Matthew Schatz Lead FIRST DATE's Charlotte Debut Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2016

Blumenthal Performing Arts' production of the Broadway musical comedy FIRST DATE is part of the 2015-2016 PNC Broadway Lights.

Katerina Papacostas and Matthew Schatz to Lead FIRST DATE's Charlotte Debut
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2016

Casting has been announced for Blumenthal Performing Arts' production of the Broadway musical comedy FIRST DATE, which is part of the 2015-2016 PNC Broadway Lights.

Seth Bisen-Hersh and Mark Childers' New Musical LOVE QUIRKS Gets Industry Reading Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2015

Seth Bisen-Hersh and Mark Childers' musical, LOVE QUIRKS will receive an updated industry reading today, November 12 at 4 PM and 7 PM at Pearl Studios (500 Eighth Avenue).

Seth Bisen-Hersh and Mark Childers' New Musical LOVE QUIRKS Gets Industry Reading This Week
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2015

Seth Bisen-Hersh and Mark Childers' musical, LOVE QUIRKS will receive an updated industry reading on Thursday, November 12 at 4 PM and 7 PM at Pearl Studios (500 Eighth Avenue).

Understudies from HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, INTO THE WOODS and More to Perform in Concert This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2015

Musicals Tonight! continues its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with its next edition of At This Performance... to be held on Sunday, March 22nd at The Lion Theatre , 410 West 42nd Street at 7 PM. Hosted by series Producing Artistic Director and Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis, the popular series allows performers to showcase their versatility and share anecdotes about their experiences.

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Closes Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2014

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, the critically acclaimed musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, will play its final performance of its limited engagement at New World Stages tonight, August 4, 2014 after 17 previews and 145 regular performances.

HEATHERS Sets Early August Closing Date Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 10, 2014

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, the critically acclaimed musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, will play its final performance of its limited engagement at New World Stages on Monday, August 4, 2014 after 17 previews and 145 regular performances.

A VERY HEATHERS PROM Celebrates Cast Album Release Tonight at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2014

Producers of Heathers: The Musical, the new smash-hit musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, will host A VERY HEATHERS PROM immediately following the performance tonight, June 18, from 10:30PM-2:00AM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) in New York City. The Prom celebrates the release of the show's World Premiere Cast Recording on Yellow Sound Label, available now for digital download on iTunes, and in stores as of yesterday, June 17.

Yellow Sound Label to Release HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Cast Recording in June
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2014

The producers of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL-the critically acclaimed new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film-are pleased to announce the Original Cast Recording of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, to be released on Yellow Sound Label. Written by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Laurence O'Keefe (Legally Blonde, Bat Boy) and Emmy Award winner Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, "Defiance", "Desperate Housewives"), HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL opened on Monday, March 31, 2014 - the 25th Anniversary of the film's release - at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) in New York City.

MuseMatch 2 Concert at 54 Below Benefits Bryce Pinkham's ZARA AINA Charity Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2014

Muse Match, an evening that seeks to answer the question, 'What happens when 15 composers go on a blind date with 15 singers?,' will be presented tonight, June 12th, 2014, at 11:30 PM at 54 Below. Produced by Bill Coyne, the evening will benefit ZARA AINA, a charity that brings theater and education to at-risk youth In Madagascar; founded by actors Bryce Pinkham and Lucas Caleb Rooney.

A VERY HEATHERS PROM to Celebrate Cast Album Release 6/18 at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2014

Producers of Heathers: The Musical, the new smash-hit musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, will host A VERY HEATHERS PROM immediately following the performance on Wednesday, June 18, from 10:30PM-2:00AM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) in New York City. The Prom celebrates the release of the show's World Premiere Cast Recording on Yellow Sound Label, available now for digital download on iTunes, and in stores June 17.

Kristolyn Lloyd & Dave Thomas Brown to Join Cast of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, 6/9
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 3, 2014

The producers of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, the new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, welcome Dave Thomas Brown as JD and Kristolyn Lloyd as Heather Duke to the "in-crowd" on Monday, June 9, 2014.

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Cast Comes to Barnes & Noble 6/16 for Performance, CD Signing
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2014

Cast members from HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL will appear at the Barnes & Noble at 86th and Lexington in New York City on Monday, June 16, 2014 at 5 p.m. to perform selections from the show and sign copies of the show's World Premiere Cast Recording.

MuseMatch 2 Concert at 54 Below to Benefit Bryce Pinkham's ZARA AINA Charity, 6/12
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014

Muse Match, an evening that seeks to answer the question, 'What happens when 15 composers go on a blind date with 15 singers?,' will be presented Thursday, June 12th, 2014, at 11:30 PM at 54 Below. Produced by Bill Coyne, the evening will benefit ZARA AINA, a charity that brings theater and education to at-risk youth In Madagascar; founded by actors Bryce Pinkham and Lucas Caleb Rooney.

Yellow Sound Label to Release HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Cast Recording in June
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 14, 2014

The producers of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL-the critically acclaimed new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film-are pleased to announce the Original Cast Recording of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, to be released on Yellow Sound Label. Written by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Laurence O'Keefe (Legally Blonde, Bat Boy) and Emmy Award winner Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, "Defiance", "Desperate Housewives"), HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL opened on Monday, March 31, 2014 - the 25th Anniversary of the film's release - at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) in New York City.

Photo Coverage: Barrett Wilbert Weed, Ryan McCartan & HEATHERS Company Celebrate Opening Night!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Apr 1, 2014

25 years to the day the film was released, Heathers: The Musical, the new stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy, made its New York premiere at New World Stages. Written by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Laurence O'Keefe and Emmy Award winner Kevin Murphy, Heathers: The Musical is directed by famed stage and screen director Andy Fickman, with choreography by Emmy Award winner Marguerite Derricks. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening night festivities and you can check out photos from the curtain call and after party below!

Photo Coverage: Inside HEATHERS' Opening Night Theatre Arrivals!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Apr 1, 2014

25 years to the day the film was released, HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, the new stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy, made its New York premiere at New World Stages. Written by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Laurence O'Keefe and Emmy Award winner Kevin Murphy, HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL is directed by famed stage and screen director Andy Fickman, with choreography by Emmy Award winner Marguerite Derricks. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening night festivities and you can check out photos from the theatre arrivals below!

Hasty Pudding Joins Production Team of Off-Broadway's HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 7, 2014

The producers of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, the new stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, have announced that The Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 has chosen HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL as their first foray into producing a New York stage production. Their newest initiative, Hasty Pudding Presents, is a production arm whose mission is to develop the Hasty Pudding franchise by backing performing arts endeavors consistent with its unique 200 year old brand.

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