The Minnesota Orchestra and its musicians ratified a new collective bargaining agreement five months ahead of the current contract's expiration, including salary increases and temporary hiring changes to reduce costs.
A.C.T. of CT opened its 2025-2026 season with Almost Famous: The Musical in a masterful production. Long-time patrons of A.C.T. know they will get total professionalism from the cast and creative crew, but this production of Almost Famous has something extra. A.C.T.’s artistic director and director of this production, Daniel C. Levine, worked with Cameron Crowe and Tom Kitts on the revised book and score, which will be the new licensed version of Almost Famous going forward.
Casey Likes, currently starring as J.D. in the off-Broadway production of Heathers, is set to star in Sky, Zyprexa, Night, the new film from writer-director Delfine Paolini.
54 Below has shared footage from Casey Likes' cabaret show, Back to the Past. Watch videos of 'Wanted Dead or Alive,' along with Elton John's 'Rocket Man.' Likes also performed medleys, with songs from Spring Awakening, Les Misérables, and more.
A.C.T. of CT will open its 2025–2026 season with a newly reimagined production of Almost Famous: The Musical. This will mark the first professional regional staging of the show since its Broadway debut in 2022.
Casey Likes was joined by his mother and Next to Normal composer Tom Kitt for a performance of 'I Am the One' at 54 Below. Watch the video of his 'dream' performance now!
Tony, Grammy, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tom Kitt returned to 54 Below with a special concert series featuring an extraordinary line-up of friends. As part of the program, Casey Likes performed “No Friends” from Almost Famous, bringing a raw energy to one of Kitt’s most personal works. Watch video of his performance.
the cast for the off-Broadway return of Heathers is coming together. How will this new cast fare? Let's recap some of their recent work. Watch in these videos!
The Off-Broadway return of Heathers the Musical will be led by Lorna Courtney and Casey Likes. Courtney, known for her breakout performance in & Juliet, will play Veronica Sawyer, with Likes as J.D.
On April 14, 2025, Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company's fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. The Stephen Sondheim Award will be presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at The Anthem and will benefit Signature Theatre's artistic, education, and community programs.
Join Casey Likes at 54 Below as he recounts the music he listened to, the artists who shaped him, and much more - all of which can be revisited from his life thanks to his…..…time traveling abilities. Learn more!
OPERA America has announced the recipients of the 2024 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, which honor outstanding trustees of North American opera companies for their exemplary leadership and service on behalf of their respective organizations.
The heartfelt and compelling historical drama will be released in over 900 theaters nationwide this April in partnership with Hope Studios and Kyle Portbury Films. “The Hopeful” features a diverse cast and marks the first long form feature from Emmy Award winning and three-time Australian Director's Guild nominated Kyle Portbury.
See photos from the Almost Famous Original Cast Recording Listening Party, celebrating Cameron Crowe and Tom Kitt’s 2023 Tony Award nomination for Best Original Score.