Ritchie Valens News

ONCE, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD and More Announced for Centre Stage 2022- 2023 Season

by A.A. Cristi — January 28, 2022

Centre Stage has announced its 2022-2023 Season as well as a long-awaited rebrand.

SOPAC Announces Upcoming Events in 2022

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 27, 2022

The South Orange Performing Arts Center is once again hosting events in The Jennifer & Tony Leitner Performance Hall.

Calling Cadence Releases New Single 'Just The Way It Goes'

by Michael Major — January 25, 2022

Los Angeles band Calling Cadence has released their latest single, “Just The Way It Goes”— out today on hi-res records.

Surflight Theatre Announces Holiday Offerings

by Stephi Wild — November 23, 2021

Wondering what to do for the Holidays to make memories, share time, celebrate with others, connect with others, and/or help your local economy? Join Surflight and our fellow businesses for Holidays on the Island.

BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY to Open Florida Studio Theatre's 21-22 Winter Mainstage Series

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 8, 2021

Florida Studio Theatre will kick off its 48th Winter Mainstage Series with Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story by Alan Janes, one of the most popular Rock & Roll musicals of all time.

BWW Feature: Stillwater's McKnight Center presents THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

by Adrienne Proctor — September 16, 2021

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is celebrating 30 years since its London debut.

THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Comes to the McKnight Center Next Week

by Stephi Wild — September 12, 2021

Now in its 30th amazing year, the 'World's Most Successful Rock 'n' Roll Musical' continues to thrill audiences around the world.

Music Theatre of Connecticut Announces 35th Anniversary MainStage Season

by A.A. Cristi — August 18, 2021

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre company has announced their 35th Anniversary MainStage Season.

Paramount Theatre Announces Upcoming Shows For 2021-22

by Stephi Wild — July 22, 2021

These six shows are the first to be performed inside the auditorium since the pandemic forced our temporary closure in March of 2020.

Seattle Center Offers Virtual Exploration, Education And Entertainment This Month

by A.A. Cristi — June 2, 2021

As we edge ever closer to a return to in-person events at Seattle Center, June offers a vast variety of online options.

Go Behind The Scenes of the RITCHIE VALENS MUSICAL With Seattle Rep's Final 'Plays in Process' Program

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 2, 2021

Seattle Rep’s Plays in Process will take audiences behind the scenes showcasing early stages of show development, featuring commentary from its creators as well as two musical performances from Louie Pérez and David Hidalgo.

Out of Space Festival Announces 2021 Features Emmylou Harris, Los Lobos, Patti Smith & More

by Sarah Jae Leiber — June 2, 2021

Canal Shores kicks off on August 5th with Emmylou Harris and Los Lobos, followed by Patti Smith and her band on the 6th, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals on the 7th and closing out on August 8th with CAAMP.

BWW Interview: Playwright Matt Schatz Takes Aim For Kids' Diversion With His DOOR

by Gil Kaan — May 19, 2021

The seventh installment of Geffen’s Stayhouse series Is THE DOOR YOU NEVER SAW BEFORE: A CHOOSICAL MUSICAL has been in previews, with opening May 22, 2021.

Colin Hanks, Diane Guerrero & Nelly Join Buddy Holly Biopic CLEAR LAKE

by A.A. Cristi — November 18, 2020

Colin Hanks, Diane Guerrero, and Nelly have joined the cast of 'Clear Lake,' an upcoming Buddy Holly biopic,

Stephanie Beatriz, Michael Peña & More Appear in Academy Nicholl Fellowships Table Reads

by Sarah Jae Leiber — November 16, 2020

Actors Stephanie Beatriz, Michael Peña, Lou Diamond Phillips and Taylor Russell will appear in a table reading of selected scenes from this year’s five winning scripts at the 2020 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting Awards and Table Read on Thursday, December 3, at 10 a.