Richard H. Blake Leads Industry Reading of New Musical POPSTAR Today

An exclusive reading of the new musical POPSTAR takes place today, October 19. Directed by Sharon Rosen, POPSTAR features music and lyrics by Jay Levine and Sophie Dupin and a book by Martin Casella.

Casting for the reading includes Richard H. Blake (Buzz), Matthew Rodin (Luka), Courtney Ann Cheatham (Katie), Lindsay Morgan (Daphne), Perry Young (Marco Munoz), L. Steven Taylor (The Lodge), Corinne Melancon (Mimi Palmer), Francesca Arostegui (Daisy Sanchez) and Vishaal Reddy (Chaz Janki). The ensemble includes: Adam Hyndman, Sean Doherty, Tyler Hardwick, Samia Mounts and Kendra Vernon.

POPSTAR follows a struggling record producer who wants to find America's next big thing in pop music. After discovering a brilliant young teenager in the wilds of Idaho, he realizes creating a new musical sensation won't be as easy as he thought. But with the help of some of his very famous friends, he not only makes the boy into a pop star, he finds a family of his own along the way. With its dynamic original pop score, this brand new musical is a funny, emotional and thrilling ride for audiences of all ages.

General Manager of POPSTAR is Alchemy Production Group. Casting by Michael Cassara, CSA. Music direction by Kenny Seymour.