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Interview: 'The Girls Do All The Heavy Lifting': Actor Jordan Litz On Returning To Fiyero And Making His West End Debut In WICKED
by Kat Mokrynski on May 21, 2026

After playing Fiyero in Wicked for over 1,700 performances on both Broadway and in the national tour, Jordan Litz has crossed the pond to join the show’s West End cast to celebrate its 20th anniversary. We had the chance to speak with Litz about returning to the role of Fiyero, this time in London. We discussed how he first got the role, how the show has changed his life for the better and how he ran in the New York Marathon and did two performances in the same day!

Third SOMA backStage Reading Series Kicks Off At SOPAC This Month
by A.A. Cristi on Jan 6, 2026

SOPAC and SOMA Stage will present the third SOMA backStage Reading Series featuring new works by Jenny Stafford and Holly Reed and Kelvin Reed. The series highlights staged readings with Broadway performers and includes post-show talkbacks.

LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL Out On Vinyl for the First Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz on Jul 18, 2025

Legally Blonde: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) has been released vinyl for the first time, available online and in stores now. Learn more!

LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL OBC Recording to be Released on Vinyl for the First Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz on May 14, 2025

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release Legally Blonde: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) on vinyl for the first time. Learn more and see how to purchase and stream the album!

RISE A NEW MUSICAL Adds Extra Presentation At New 42 Studios
by A.A. Cristi on May 5, 2025

Due to demand, a 4th presentation has been added for RISE: A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Scott Wilkinson, book by Eric C. Webb, and directed by Richard H. Blake (A Bronx Tale; Million Dollar Quartet).

RISE New Musical About Dietrich Bonhoeffer Will Have Workshop in May
by Stephi Wild on Apr 30, 2025

RISE: A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Scott Wilkinson, book by Eric C. Webb, and directed by Richard H. Blake will have three special workshop presentations in May.

LEGALLY BLONDE Postponed at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz on Mar 26, 2025

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ upcoming Broadway Center Stage production of Legally Blonde has been postponed. Learn more about the production here.

10 Facts The Only WICKED Super-Fans Know
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper on Nov 22, 2024

With everyone hyped for the premiere of the movie Wicked this month, I have been receiving a bunch of Wicked questions. I thought it might be fun to share a few fun facts about former stars of Wicked!

TRUE NORTH Holiday Concert Set for November at The Music Hall at Fair Park
by A.A. Cristi on Sep 11, 2024

The True North Holiday Concert will debut in Dallas on November 15, 2024, at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Orlando Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards on Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Orlando Awards; MATILDA THE MUSICAL, CLUE ON STAGE, Little Radical Theatrics & More Lead!
by BWW Awards on Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards; MATILDA THE MUSICAL, CLUE ON STAGE, Little Radical Theatrics & More Lead!
by BWW Awards on Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Richard H. Blake Will Direct Reading of TRUE NORTH: A MAGICAL NEW HOLIDAY MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild on Oct 11, 2023

TRUE NORTH: A MAGICAL NEW HOLIDAY MUSICAL will have an invitation-only industry reading on Monday, October 23 in New York City, directed by Richard H. Blake. Learn more about the musical here!

Photos: First Look at TRUE NORTH: A MAGICAL NEW HOLIDAY MUSICAL at Orlando Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz on Dec 13, 2022

Orlando Repertory Theatre is presenting True North: A Magical New Holiday Musical (onstage now through December 22, 2022), presented by Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

VIDEO: Original LEGALLY BLONDE Cast Members Reunite and Re-Enact 'Legally Blonde Remix'
by Stephi Wild on Sep 19, 2022

The original cast of Legally Blonde had a reunion this weekend, which included Laura Bell Bundy, Andy Karl, Orfeh, and many more, as well as the show's director Jerry Mitchell. Check out the video here!

Shoshana Bean, Jenn Colella & More to Take Part in Event Launch of Canine Cancer Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz on May 16, 2022

On Monday, May 23rd, from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. ET, dog lovers from throughout the area are invited to gather at Madison Square Park (entrance at 23rd Street and Broadway) to celebrate the launch of a first-of-its-kind Canine Cancer Initiative called Take C.H.A.R.G.E.

BWW Review: A BRONX TALE at Axelrod Performing Arts Center Portrays A Meaningful Story About Family Loyalty
by Erica Handel on Nov 2, 2021

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center welcomes audiences for the first time since the shutdown. A Bronx Tale: The Musical kicks off the theatre’s 2021-2022 season. This production is directed by original Broadway cast member Richard H. Blake, who played the role of Lorenzo.

BWW Interview: Abbey O'Brien Choreographs A BRONX TALE at Axelrod Performing Arts Center
by Erica Handel on Oct 28, 2021

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center reopens its doors again with live musicals for its 2021-2022 season. Their first show is A Bronx Tale: The Musical, which opens on October 29. This production is directed by Broadway veteran Richard H. Blake.

A BRONX TALE to Reopen the Axelrod Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz on Oct 5, 2021

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center will reopen its doors on Friday, October 29, with the first performance of A Bronx Tale The Musical directed by Broadway veteran Richard H. Blake. Based on Oscar nominee Chazz Palminteri’s play and subsequent film, A Bronx Tale is set in an Italian American neighborhood in the Bronx of the racially charged 1960s.

BWW Review: With MUSIC OF MY LIFE At The Green Room 42 Richard H. Blake Returns To The Stage, Where He Belongs
by Stephen Mosher on Aug 28, 2021

Richard H. Blake was scheduled to play his club act at The Green Room 42 before the pandemic. Finally, he fans, friends, and family got to see his dream realized... and it's really good.

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