Jim Stanek

HOMEBOUND, ONCE IN A LIFETIME, AGAIN to Premiere at Broadway Bound Fest
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026

Two new musicals will make their world premieres during Musical Theatre Week at the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival, running at AMT Theater in Manhattan's Theater District.

BROADWAY BOUND THEATRE FESTIVAL Starts Second Week at AMT Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026

The Broadway Bound Theatre Festival continues its run at AMT Theater in Manhattan's Theater District, with several world premiere plays and musicals still to come, including FUNERAL OF GOD and JUGULAR.

BROADWAY BOUND THEATRE FESTIVAL 2026 to Present World Premieres at AMT Theater; Full Schedule Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026

The Broadway Bound Theatre Festival announced casting for its upcoming lineup of two musicals and ten world premiere plays at AMT Theater in Manhattan's Theater District.

HOMEBOUND to Make NYC Festival Debut at Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026

Homebound, a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Zach Adam, directed by Shea Sullivan, will receive a festival presentation at the 2026 Broadway Bound Theatre Festival, August 5–9, 2026, at AMT Theater.

Does Broadway Have a Vampire Musical Curse?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 19, 2026

Since The Lost Boys took Broadway by storm this spring, there has been much chatter about the “vampire curse” on Broadway being lifted. In the early 2000s, Broadway received a string of three vampire musicals, which all closed relatively quickly. Dance of the Vampires (2002), Dracula (2004), and Lestat (2006) each received attention in their own right, but they also received attention as a group, since it was remarkable that they came along in such quick succession. But the early 21st century wasn’t the first time vampires thirsted on Broadway. The play adaptation of Dracula was a hit all the way back in 1927 and an even bigger hit in a 1977 revival. And there have been vampires lurking in the theatre district in all sorts of other projects too…

Norbert Leo Butz and More to Star in THE RECIPE at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of The Recipe, by Tony Award nominee Claudia Shear. The production will star Norbert Leo Butz and more.

Photos/Video: ELF THE MUSICAL at Tuacahn's Indoor Hafen Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025

Elf the Musical is now playing in Tuacahn’s Indoor Hafen Theatre. Performances run through December 20. Check out all new photos and video footage from the production here!

New London Barn Playhouse To Present THE PET PROJECT As Part Of 2025 Nest Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

New London Barn Playhouse has announced a change in its 2025 NEST New Works Initiative lineup: The Sea & The Stars, originally slated for this summer, will be postponed due to a family emergency affecting its development timeline.

Jim Stanek Will Lead The REV Theatre Company's New Production of BARNUM
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

The REV Theatre Company announced the cast and creative team for 'Barnum,' the second production of its 2025 season. Learn more about this upcoming show here!

Leah Ryan Fund Reveals Cast Of Reading Of The First Boost Commission
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025

The Leah Ryan Fund has announced casting for its upcoming readings of Tammy Ryan's The Boy King In Queens, winner of the first Boost Commission grant and the play which inspired it, The Wire by Leah Ryan.

Video: 'Sticky Situation' from Goodspeed's A CHRISTMAS STORY
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 17, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals is presenting A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. Check out the cast as they perform 'Sticky Situation' in the video here!

Exclusive Photos: Jim Stanek, Jenn Gambatese, & More in A CHRISTMAS STORY at Goodspeed
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals is presenting A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. A hilariously heartfelt holiday musical for the whole family, A Christmas Story will run at The Goodspeed from Nov. 1 – Dec. 29 in East Haddam, Conn. Check out an exclusive look at the production in the photos here!

See Marilyn Maye & More Perform Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. See who is performing and learn more!

Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS STORY at Goodspeed
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals will welcome A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. A hilariously heartfelt holiday musical for the whole family, A Christmas Story will run at The Goodspeed from Nov. 1 – Dec. 29 in East Haddam, Conn.

See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and More at 54 Below in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Romano And Wegner To Present Original Compositions At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024

54 BELOW will present highlights from award-winning songwriting duo Charlie Romano and Will Wegner's infectious catalog in You Heard It Here First on October 28 at 9:30pm.

Reviews: Catching Up on Shows Is a Whirlwind .... at Urban Stages & 54 Below
by Rob Lester - Dec 12, 2023

Dear Santa: Thanks for the gifts called music in NYC, letting us 'wrap' our ears around a touch of Oklahoma-bred sense and sensibility, lots of holiday cheer, and musical theatre projects that have a connection to a famous hotel ....all part of a week in the winter wonderland of Manhattan's live presentations.

Bruce Sabath, Leah Hocking, Emma Diner and More Will Lead Industry Reading of APPALACHIAN HANUKKAH
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2023

 APPALACHIAN HANUKKAH, a new musical with book & lyrics by Joanne Sydney Lessner and music & lyrics by Joshua Rosenblum, will present industry readings on December 4 at 3 PM and December 5 at 11 AM at Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Avenue. 

New Musical ONWARD & UPWARD Will Receive Developmental Lab Readings This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023

Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental lab readings of Onward & Upward, a new musical based on the play “Up (The Man in the Flying Chair)”, with music by Charlie Romano, lyrics by Will Wegner, book by Will Wegner and Charlie Romano at Ripley-Grier Studios.

Video: INTO THE WOODS Cast on What Sondheim Means to Them
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2023

The touring cast of 'Into The Woods' recently took to the red carpet in Los Angeles, where they shared what the work of the legendary Stephen Sondheim means to them. Check out the video here.