The Broadway Center Stage production of Spamalot has just finished its limited engagement at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Featuring a star-studded cast and a wonderful creative team, the Tony-Award-winning musical was able to accomplish an incredible feat in a short amount of time.
Monty Python’s Spamalot
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
I know this may be blasphemous, but it has been many years since I last saw Monty Python and the Holy Grail so essentially, I went into this production fairly blind as to what I was about to see. What followed was an uproarious and hilariously delightful production that had the entire audience experiencing a roller coaster of emotions.
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Here Lies Love, the upcoming groundbreaking musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim have announced that Arielle Jacobs will lead the cast as Imelda Marcos. The new musical tells the story of Imelda Marcos’ rise to power and the journey of the Philippine People Power Revolution.
Photo Credit: Harold Julian
Arielle joins previously announced cast members Jose Llana and Conrad Ricamora. Tony award winner Lea Salonga is also set to join the cast in a special 5 week engagement spanning from July 11th-August 13th.
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Dear Evan Hansen has been one of the most groundbreaking and emotional experiences on Broadway for the past 7 years. Now that the hit Broadway musical has announced a closing date in New York, fans have just 6 weeks left to experience the poignant tear-jerker at the Music Box Theatre.
Gaten Matarazzo in Dear Evan Hansen
Photo Credit: Natalie Powers
Gaten Matarazzo joins the cast as Jared Kleinman in this last leg before the show closes in September. Perhaps most recognized for his portrayal of Dustin Henderson on the mega-hit Netflix series Stranger Things, Gaten tackles a role perfectly suited for his strengths.
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Ramon Reed is set to showcase his many musical talents and theatre background as Eddie in the upcoming Netflix adaptation of 13: The Musical. Originally a Broadway production, the Netflix adaptation unites an impressive and exciting cast. No stranger to Broadway himself, Ramon Reed joins a cast that includes Debra Messing, Josh Peck, Frankie McNellis, and Rhea Pearlman.
13: The Musical follows the story of Evan who has set out to plan the ultimate Bar Mitzvah before life reveals it has other plans. The movie will be released on Netflix on August 12, 2022.
Ramon Reed
We spoke with Ramon about his background on Broadway and musical theatre, being part of the Disney family, what he’s most excited for viewers to see, and what the audience can expect from 13: The Musical.
Read on for our exclusive interview with Ramon Reed below:
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Suddenly, Skid Row has welcomed a new face to Little Shop of Horrors. Rob McClure wowing audiences is anything but surprising or sudden, but his appointment as Seymour may have come as a pleasant surprise. Beginning July 12th, Rob McClure will be taking over the role of Seymour from Skylar Astin, who departs for a new project.
Little Shop of Horrors
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Joining returning cast members Tammy Blanchard and Christian Borle, the Tony-nominated performer feeds new life into the production alongside Stuart Zagnit, Aaron Arnell Harrington, Khalifa White, Cristina Rae, Khadijah Sankoh, and more.
Read on for our Little Shop of Horrors musical review:
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