Monday, June 23, 2025

AMERICAN SON Reading Will Benefit the Entertainment Community Fund Next Month

A one night only staged reading of the American Son will take place next month, benefitting the Entertainment Community Fund. The reading is set for July 13. The cast will include award-winn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

American Son Will Return to NYC With 1-Night-Only Reading Benefiting the Entertainment Community Fund by Meg Masseron

The reading of Christopher Demos-Brown’s acclaimed play will be held at the Irish Repertory Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Tuesday, January 21, 2025

DramaWatch: Performers from two thought-provoking plays talk about their characters. by Linda Ferguson

DramaWatch: Performers from two thought-provoking plays talk about their characters. Linda FergusonAudiences and actors alike have the chance to engage with the issues presented in “Americ…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 04:31PM
Thursday, November 21, 2024

Jeremy Jordan to Lead Floyd Collins on Broadway This Spring; Full Cast and Creative Team Set by Hayley Levitt

Jeremy Jordan, star of Broadway's The Great Gatsby, will take on the title role in the Broadway premiere of Floyd Collins this spring. Featuring music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Adam…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM
Thursday, April 18, 2024

Jeremy Jordan Unlocks The Great Gatsby's Anti-Hero for His First New Broadway Musical in Over a Decade by Hayley Levitt

Believe it or not, the last character Jeremy Jordan originated in a Broadway musical was his breakout role as intrepid paper boy Jack Kelly in Disney’s Newsies back in 2012. He’s been ba…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:36AM
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada to Star in The Great Gatsby Musical on Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan and two-time Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada will lead the Broadway production of The Great Gatsby, opening this spring. Both reprise their performances …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada to Star in The Great Gatsby by Sandi Durell

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts– Executive Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce initial …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:28AM
Wednesday, November 9, 2022

A Domestic Nightmare: A Review of American Son at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre by Noel Schecter

A perfectly executed production of Christopher Demos-Brown’s powerful “American Son.”

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Forced dialogues by Josh Flanders

American Son by Christopher Demos-Brown and directed by Tim Rhoze, now playing at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center in Evanston, opens with a quote from Ta-Neh…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:53PM

Original A Solider's Play Star Eugene Lee Joins Touring Production; Full Cast Announced by Caitlin Moynihan

Attention! Casting is set for the upcoming national touring production of the Tony-winning revival of Charles Fuller's A Soldier's Play. Tony winner Kenny Leon directs the play, which will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32AM
Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Why Dede Ayite's Latest Award Was Worth the Wait - After a pandemic delay, the costume designer is finally being feted by her peers by Raven Snook

After a two-and-a-half-year delay, the costume designer is finally being feted by her peers at the TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards --- How in demand is costume designer Dede Ayite? While interviewi…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Tuesday, August 2, 2022

James Monroe Iglehart, Jessie Mueller, Steven Pasquale & Phillipa Soo to Star in Guys and Dolls at the Kennedy Center by Caitlin Moynihan

The Kennedy Center's Guys and Dolls has found its stars. Tony winner James Monroe Igleahart will play Nathan Detroit, Tony winner Jessie Mueller will take on the role of Miss Adelaide and�…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:07PM
Wednesday, May 18, 2022

World Premiere of HOW TO MAKE AN AMERICAN SON Starring Cristela Alonzo to be Presented at Arizona Theatre Company

Arizona Theatre Company's final production of the 54th season, written by ATC Artistic Associate, christopher oscar peña, is a coming-of-age comedy about a father and son who are living two…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:50PM
Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Watch an Exclusive Performance From Nina Simone Bio-Musical Little Girl Blue by Playbill

Little Girl Blue, the musical inspired by the life of American singer-songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone, began performances at New World Stages March 5. Watch writer and star …

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:07AM
Monday, February 7, 2022

AMERICAN SON, MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, & More - Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags

Each week, we'll be highlighting the top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! Want to create a Stage Mag for you own show? To get started on your own program, visit https:…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34AM
Monday, January 10, 2022

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, AMERICAN SON & More - Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags

Each week, we'll be highlighting the top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! Want to create a Stage Mag for you own show? To get started on your own program, visit https:…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:56AM
Thursday, November 4, 2021

Curious Theatre explores POC experience with police in “American Son” by Lisa Kennedy

They didn’t see the Broadway production of “American Son” together, but Jada Suzanne Dixon and Chip Walton had the same response as each watched the drama about an estranged interracia…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 09:12AM
Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Barrington Stage Company Founder & Artistic Director Julianne Boyd to Retire by Lindsey Sullivan

Julianne Boyd, who founded Barrington Stage Company in 1995 and has served as its Artistic Director since then, has announced she will retire next fall. Boyd plans to split her time between …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM
Monday, November 1, 2021

Audra McDonald to star in ‘Ohio State Murders’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Audra McDonald will return to Broadway to star in Adrienne Kennedy’s “Ohio State Murders.” This production will mark the Broadway debut for Kennedy, an award-winning playwright who has…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:00AM
Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Irene Gandy | Tony Honors Acceptance Speech by The Tony Awards

Saluting a theatrical legend whose career spans more than half a century, and who has served as an inspiration and role model to countless industry professionals. ---About Tony Honors---- T…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:38PM
Thursday, July 22, 2021

Original Stars Laura Osnes and Jeremy Jordan to Headline Bonnie & Clyde Concert in West End by Lindsey Sullivan

Broadway stars Laura Osnes and Jeremy Jordan will reunite on January 18, 2022 for a one-night-only concert performance of Bonnie & Clyde in the West End’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM
Friday, May 14, 2021

Jeremy Jordan, Christian Borle, Tammy Blanchard & More Will Lead Return of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS have just announced that Tony Award Nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, American Son) will finally be able to take the stage as Seymour, alongside original cast members…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM

Jeremy Jordan Is Suddenly Seymour In Off Broadway Hit ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ by Greg Evans

Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, American Son) will take on the lead role of Seymour when Off Broadway’s Little Shop of Horrors returns to the stage on Sept. 21, joining original cast members Tammy…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:40AM
Friday, March 5, 2021

Broadway Games: Which Leading Man...? by JK

Broadway Games: Which Leading Man...? (use each answer only once) A. Ben Platt     B. Steve Kazee     C. Norbert Leo Butz D. Aaron Tveit     E. Danny Burstein F. Matthew James Thom…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Jeremy Jordan Discusses His 'Well-Rounded' Career on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

The newest episode of Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal includes a chat with Broadway favorite Jeremy Jordan. He plays twins in Hallmark's Mix Up in the Mediterranean, which will air on …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM
Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Amber Ruffin joins writing team for Broadway musical ‘Some Like It Hot’ by Caitlin Huston

Television host and comedian Amber Ruffin has joined the creative team of the Broadway musical “Some Like It Hot.” Ruffin, host of an eponymous show on Peacock, will work with “The Inh…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:17PM
Thursday, December 3, 2020

Broadway Stage Managers Form Group To Expand BIPOC Opportunities, Plan First Networking Event by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Another step is being taken in Broadway’s efforts to confront its own systemic racism: Broadway & Beyond, founded by stage and production managers of Hadestown, Frozen and A…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Audra McDonald & Steven Pasquale Tapped for COVID-Centric Drama Series The Second Wave by Lindsey Sullivan

The new drama series The Second Wave is joining shows like Love in the Time of Corona, Coastal Elites and Social Distance in addressing the coronavirus pandemic. According to Deadline, this …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48PM
Friday, September 25, 2020

Broadway Games: Word Search: The 2019-2020 Season by JK

Who doesn't love a word search? How about one that is all about Broadway? It's the best of both worlds this week, readers! True, it covers this crazy past season, but still... Standard rules…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AM
Friday, September 18, 2020

Jasmine Cephas Jones, Laurence Fishburne & More Win Emmy Awards Ahead of Broadcast by Lindsey Sullivan

Though the 72nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will air on September 20, numerous awards have been already been announced this week. Broadway alums Jasmine Cephas Jo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM
Tuesday, July 28, 2020