Heidi Blickenstaff News

The New Disney Musical FREAKY FRIDAY Puts a Contemporary Spin on a Beloved Classic

by A.A. Cristi — March 29, 2017

Cleveland Play House will close out their 2016-17 season with the joyful new musical romp, Freaky Friday.

Podcast: New Episode of Disney's Original Podcast Series Highlights FREAKY FRIDAY

by Disney on Broadway — March 27, 2017

For this episode, we take a deep dive into the new Disney musical FREAKY FRIDAY , which was developed by Disney Theatrical Productions expressely for licensing to professional and then amateur theatres.

Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY Musical to Headline Cleveland Play House's 2017 New Ground Theatre Festival

by BWW News Desk — March 22, 2017

Cleveland Play House (CPH) will debut four inventive and bold new works during their 2017 New Ground Theatre Festival.

Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY Studio Recording Out on CD Today

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2017

Physical CDs of the world premiere studio recording of Disney's Freaky Friday, the new musical based on the beloved novel by Mary Rodgers and two hit Disney films, are now available wherever music is sold.

BWW Morning Brief March 16th, 2017 - THE PRICE Opens, GROUNDHOG DAY Begins and More!

by Jessica Khan — March 16, 2017

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: THE PRICE brings an all-star quartet of actors to Broadway tonight, and GROUNDHOG DAY starts performances on the Great White Way!

Photo Coverage: [title of show] Reunites After 10 Years at Vineyard Theatre Gala!

by Walter McBride — March 15, 2017

On March 13, Vineyard Theatre's 2017 Gala Fundraiser celebrated the 10th anniversary of Vineyard Theatre's hit musical [title of show] with Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blickenstaff, and a toast to Broadway producer Kevin McCollum.

Photo Coverage: Vineyard Theatre Celebrates 10th Anniversary of [title of show] at Spring Gala!

by Walter McBride — March 15, 2017

On March 13, Vineyard Theatre's 2017 Gala Fundraiser celebrated the 10th anniversary of Vineyard Theatre's hit musical [title of show] with Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blickenstaff, and a toast to Broadway producer Kevin McCollum.

Danielle Brooks, John Tartaglia, and More Join Vineyard Theatre's 10th Anniversary Celebration of [title of show]

by A.A. Cristi — March 9, 2017

Vineyard Theatre's Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern announce that Joanna Gleason and Chris Sarandon are set to host the 2017 Gala Fundraiser celebrating the 10th anniversary of Vineyard Theatre's hit musical [title of show] with Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blicken

BWW Review: FREAKY FRIDAY at the La Jolla Playhouse

by E.H. Reiter — February 25, 2017

'Freaky Friday' at the La Jolla Playhouse is plaing through March 19th

Betty Buckley, Brandon Victor Dixon and More Line Up for Vineyard's [TITLE OF SHOW] 10th Anniversary Gala

by BWW News Desk — February 22, 2017

Vineyard Theatre's Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern announce that the 2017 Gala Fundraiser will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Vineyard Theatre's hit musical [title of show] with Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blickenstaff, and a toast to Broadway producer Kevin M

FREAKY FRIDAY Musical Extends Again at La Jolla Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — February 14, 2017

Due to overwhelming demand, La Jolla Playhouse is adding a seventh week of performances for Disney's Freaky Friday.

Heidi Blickenstaff and Emma Hunton to Reprise Mother-Daughter Roles When FREAKY FRIDAY Hits Cleveland; Show Extended!

by BWW News Desk — February 10, 2017

The body-swapping duo in Cleveland Play House's (CPH) musical production of Disney's Freaky Friday will be played by Heidi Blickenstaff (Broadway's Something Rotten!) and Emma Hunton (Broadway's Spring Awakening).

World Premiere Studio Recording of Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY A New Musical Released Digitally Today

by Caryn Robbins — February 10, 2017

The world premiere studio recording of Disney's Freaky Friday, the new musical based on the beloved novel by Mary Rodgers and two hit Disney films, is released digitally by Walt Disney Records today, February 10, 2017.

BWW Morning Brief February 10th, 2017 - IN THE HEIGHTS Film, 'SUNDAY' on Broadway and More!

by Jessica Khan — February 10, 2017

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford, starts previews on Broadway this Saturday!

BWW Exclusive: First Listen- Heidi Blickenstaff Sings 'What You Got' on FREAKY FRIDAY Album!

by Nicole Rosky — February 9, 2017

The world premiere studio recording of Freaky Friday, the new musical based on the beloved novel by Mary Rodgers and two hit Disney films, will be released by Walt Disney Records digitally tomorrow (February 10) and physically on March 17.

2017 Helen Hayes Award Nominations Announced; COME FROM AWAY Nabs 14 Nominations

by A.A. Cristi — February 6, 2017

The 2017 Helen Hayes Award nominations were announced tonight.

Photo Flash: Heidi Blickenstaff and Emma Hunton in FREAKY FRIDAY the Musical at La Jolla Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — February 2, 2017

La Jolla Playhouse presents Freaky Friday, book by Bridget Carpenter (TV's 'Friday Night Lights,' 'Parenthood'), music and lyrics by the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning team of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey (Next to Normal, If/Then), based on the novel 'Freaky Friday' by Mary Rodgers and

BWW Morning Brief January 31st, 2017: Top Stories You Might Have Missed and More!

by Jessica Khan — January 31, 2017

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Heidi Blickenstaff and Emma Hunton reunite in FREAKY FRIDAY at La Jolla Playhouse!

FREAKY FRIDAY Musical Begins Tonight at La Jolla Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — January 31, 2017

La Jolla Playhouse presents Freaky Friday, book by Bridget Carpenter (TV's 'Friday Night Lights,' 'Parenthood'), music and lyrics by the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning team of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey (Next to Normal, If/Then), based on the novel 'Freaky Friday' by Mary Rodgers and the Wal

BWW Review: [TITLE OF SHOW] at Playhouse On Park

by Joseph Harrison — January 16, 2017

Broadway has given us many things - both successes and flops, brilliant (and sometimes not-so-brilliant) music, and the opportunity to sit in an audience and be transported to a new reality.