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Video: Philip Paul Kelly Saves The Day With New Music Video For His Single 'Savior'
by Michael Major - Nov 16, 2023


Philip Paul Kelly has released the music video for his single 'Savior' on his Official YouTube channel through Ton-Up Records. Filmed in mid-town Manhattan, New York, and directed by Eddie Star, the video visually captures the song's comic book superhero theme with the edgy metropolitan look of Batman's Gotham City or Superman's Metropolis.

Allyson Briggs, Fleur Seule, and Nelson Aspen Bring Halloween Glamour To The Triad Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2023


On Sunday, October 29, 2023 (6:00 PM), 'The Glamour Girl of Jazz,' Allyson Briggs and her band Fleur Seule return to the Triad Theater, for an evening of fabulous music and Halloween glamour.

Ogunquit Playhouse & The Music Hall Announce the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2022


The Music Hall and Ogunquit Playhouse has announced the cast of Elf The Musical, on stage from November 30 – December 18 at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Based on the beloved film, Elf The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole and raised as one of Santa's elves.

ROCKQUIEM FOR A WRESTLER Cast Recording Out Digitally Today Everywhere
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2022


The Off-Broadway Cast Recording of Philip Paul Kelly's Rock-n-Roll Wrestling Spectacle, 'Rockquiem For A Wrestler,' is available on Compact Disc and Music Streaming/Download Services today.

Philip Paul Kelly's New Single 'Savior' Out Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2022


Singer Philip Paul Kelly's new single 'Savior' arrives on digital music streaming services today. The song, off the live cast recording of Kelly's Rock-n-Roll Wrestling Spectacle, 'Rockquiem For A Wrestler,' is currently available on Compact Disc through the independent label Ton-Up, Inc.

Ton-Up Inc. Launches New Music Website
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 12, 2021


The company has released catalog titles from Eddie Star's work in the 90s (Generation Zero, Live From Hollywood).

ROCKQUIEM FOR A WRESTLER Streams From The Triad Theater Tomorrow
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2020


The Triad Theater in New York City will be live streaming an 'Elevated Staged Reading,' of Actor, Writer, and Director, Philip Paul Kelly's new Rock Musical, 'Rockquiem For A Wrestler.' The musical dramatizes the dangerous, absurd, and often tragic lives of wrestlers while giving the audience the experience of being at a Rock Concert.

Live Stream Series VISITING BROADWAY Continues With Special Guest Philip Paul Kelly
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2020


ExperienceFirst, New York City's leading walking tour and travel experience company, has partnered with two of its former guides - and current industry professionals - to bring theater fans a new live-streamed series entitled 'Visiting Broadway.'

Cast and Creatives Announced For Live Streamed Staged Reading Of ROCKQUIEM FOR A WRESTLER
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2020


The Triad Theater is pleased to announce casting and creatives for the elevated staged reading of 'Rockquiem For A Wrestler,' a dramatic parody, archetypically inspired by the legendary Champion Wrestler Ivan Koloff, streaming live on June 27, 2020, at 2:00 pm EST, via Twitch.tv.

ROCKQUIEM FOR A WRESTLER Sets New Date To Live Stream From The Triad Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2020


Rockquiem for a Wrestler, the exciting new musical inspired by Wrestling Champion Ivan Koloff, has rescheduled its second elevated reading for June 27, 2020.

Philip Paul Kelly Looks For The Silver Lining in New Video
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2020


Ton-Up, Inc. is pleased to present, 'The Silver Lining,' a short film clip by musician, Eddie Star (Eddie Star & The Zero Effect, JoyBox), starring Philip Paul Kelly (Rockquiem for a Wrestler, Elf the Musical, Ragtime on Ellis Island). Shot last year in New York, the film is one of several projects recently directed by Star, including the music video for his single, 'Science Fiction/Double Feature,' released last October.

Eddie Star Set To Perform A Rockquiem At The Triad Theater
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 13, 2020


Eddie Star will be performing in the elevated, staged reading of Philip Paul Kelly's new musical 'Rockquiem For A Wrestler,' which will take place at the Triad Theater on May 3, 2020, at 4 pm. The musical inspired by the life of champion wrestler Ivan Koloff features compositions from Star's catalog and songwriter Paul Castrataro (The Portrait of Dorian Gray, Fags & Cellphones, Black Iris).

Ivan Koloff Inspired Musical Will Return To The Triad Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2020


Philip Paul Kelly's new musical 'Rockquiem For A Wrestler' has created quite a buzz in the theatre world and among wrestling fans, since the first reading last March.

Eddie Star Releases New Single And Music Video Today
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 25, 2019


 'Science Fiction/Double Feature' by Eddie Star is out digitally today through Ton-Up, Inc. A music video produced and directed by the musician premieres on his Youtube Channel at 12:00 pm EST. Shot in Coney Island, New York, the video features performance footage and creates a parallel story to the lyrics of the song.

Eddie Star Returns With A Rock-n-Roll Double Feature
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 18, 2019


Eddie Star's version of the classic song 'Science Fiction/Double Feature' from the 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' will be released along with a music video on October 25, 2019, through Ton-Up, Inc. The single will be available digitally on music services worldwide. The music video will premiere on Star's Youtube Channel at noon EST.

Eddie Star Delivers Thrills With Science Fiction/Double Feature
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 3, 2019


'I'm gonna give you some terrible thrills,' sings Eddie Star in his version of the classic opening tune from the 'Rocky Horror Picture Show.' The single, which marks Star's return to music as a solo artist, will be released just in time for Halloween on October 25, 2019, through Ton-Up, Inc.

Jacklyn Riha Joins Rockquiem For A Wrestler Creative Team As Music Director
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2019


The Rockquiem for a Wrestler Creative Team has announced the addition of Music Director, Jacklyn Riha. Ms. Riha is currently the Associate Music Director for Loch Ness the Musical at the Merry Go Round Playhouse. She has served as Music Director for Wonder Women: The Musical, Legacy: The Musical, and Bisland & Bly at the New York Musical Festival.

Live & In Color Hosts LIFE IS A CABARET A Benefit Concert Featuring Broadway Stars!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2019


As a part of their 2019 fall retreat, Live & In Color will present a benefit concert at the Old Lyme Inn in Old Lyme, CT. 'Life is a Cabaret!' will take place on September 15th, 2019 at 6:30pm.

Eddie Star Will Be Creative Director Of New Rock Musical ROCKQUIEM FOR A WRESTLER
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2019


Veteran Punk Rocker, Eddie Star, roars back on to the music scene as the Creative Director for the new O-Broadway musical, 'Rockquiem for a Wrestler.' The musical, inspired by the life of legendary wrestler Ivan Kolo? (The Russian Bear), was written by Actor, Singer, Writer, and Director Philip Paul Kelly (Elf the Musical, Ragtime on Ellis Island, Titanic the Musical).

Philip Paul Kelly Set To Appear In Staged Reading Of THE GOLDEN THRESHOLD
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2019


Philip Paul Kelly is set to appear in a staged reading of the musical 'The Golden Threshold.' The actor will be playing the part of 'The Viceroy of The British Raj' in the September workshop at the Bingham Camp in Salem, Connecticut in association with Live & In Color Theatre. Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels wrote the musical set in 1930's India and follows the story of a poet named Maya, during India's quest for independence from British rule.

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