A.D. Penedo

Review: WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY? OR, HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR at Music Theatre Of Madison
by Scott Rawson - Aug 21, 2023

What did our critic think of WHO’S YOUR BAGHDADDY? OR, HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR at Music Theatre Of Madison?

Ferguson Center Announces 2022 New Musicals Lab For Emerging Musical Theatre Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2022

The New Musicals Lab at Ferguson Center is returning for its fourth season! Continuing with the program's previous success, the New Musicals Lab grants new shows a safe and supportive space to workshop and further develop.

Chance Cyber Chat About WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY, OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2021

Chance Theater has announced its next Chance Cyber Chat about the critically-acclaimed musical comedy Who's Your Baghdaddy, or How I Started the Iraq War, with book and music by past Resident Playwright Marshall Pailet and book and lyrics by A.D. Penedo, which is available to watch on BroadwayHD.

New York Theatre Barn to Live Stream Excerpts From New Musicals WALT AND ROY and LOCH NESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2020

New York Theatre Barn will host a free live stream of its New Works Series on Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 at 7PM EDT, featuring excerpts from the new musicals Walt and Roy and Loch Ness. The live 45-minute presentation will also feature a conversation with the writers and creative team.

Jackie Burns, Jeremy Kushnier, Micaela Diamond and More Set for New York Theatre Barn's September Virtual Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2020

New York Theatre Barn will continue to host weekly free live streams of its New Works Series each Wednesday evening at 7PM ET. Upcoming September installments of the series include excerpts from the new musicals A Walk On The Moon, Walt and Roy, We Live In Cairo, Loch Ness and more.

WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY Extends Streaming Through July 12
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2020

The producers of Australia's first musical theatre show performed live online have announced that due to popular demand, a recording of the show will be released on an a?oeon demanda?? basis for a two week period. From Monday 29 June, WHO'S YOUR BAGDADDY (OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR), which was performed online from 24 - 28 June for five performances, will be available to view until Sunday 12 July.

BWW REVIEW: Drawing On The Surge Of Zoom Online Meetings, WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY? (OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR) Is Adapted For The COVID-19 Digital Age For Home Viewing.
by Jade Kops - Jun 26, 2020

Neil Gooding's (Director) reimagining of Marshall Pailet (music and book) and A.D. Penedo's (lyrics and book) WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY (OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR) draws on the technology that has kept the world connected to bring a different style of live theatre to audiences that are not allowed in theatres.

WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY? to be Presented as Australia's First Full Online Musical Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2020

During the current Covid-19 restriction, the arts community has been compelled to move their creativity online due to the inability of people to attend theatre productions. Now comes the first season of a stage musical reimagined to be performed online - WHO'S YOUR BAGDADDY (OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR) will be performed online from 24 to 28 June

WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY? Will Stream Online in June
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2020

WHO'S YOUR BAGDADDY (OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR) will be performed online from 24 to 28 June for five performances only.

FLMTF Announces Cast Of LOCH NESS - Jeremy Kushnier, Joseph Medeiros, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2019

Opening on September 28th at the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival (FLMTF) is Loch Ness, a New Musical. The show runs through October 13th at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Emerson Park.

Ars Nova, The Public, and More Receive NAMT Grants
by Julie Musbach - May 6, 2019

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announces 11 awards granted from their Frank Young Fund for New Musicals(formerly known as the National Fund for New Musicals), and six awards granted from their Innovation & Exploration Fund.

Unicorn Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2019

Unicorn Theatre, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin, announces the 46th season of thought provoking new plays that will delve into today's most pressing social issues and reflect on our history through a modern lens. This season will include a new musical, a world premiere and two new comedies. The new season will open September 4th, 2019.

Ethan Slater and Members of the Original Cast to Perform from WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY
by Julie Musbach - Oct 22, 2018

Dramatists Play Service will celebrate the publication of the new musical 'Who's Your Baghdaddy, or how i started the iraq war' with an event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29 at Drama Book Shop, 250 W. 40th St.

BWW Album Review: WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY Deserves Everything And More
by Amanda Prahl - Oct 8, 2018

As far as wacky titles go Who's Your Baghdaddy? Or, How I Started The Iraq War is a doozy. First-time listeners might be a little wary of this wacky, weird concept, but they'd be missing out. The musical, whose original cast recording is out now, follows a group of intelligence officers who stumble into a series of discoveries that lead the world into the Iraq War. If that doesn't sound like compelling material for a musical - just stay with me for a moment.

WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR Cast Album Now Available for Pre-Order
by Julie Musbach - Sep 25, 2018

Broadway Records today announced that Who's Your Baghdaddy, or How I Started the Iraq War (Original Cast Recording) will be released digitally and in stores on Friday, September 28, 2018.

Original Cast Recording of WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY, OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR Now Available for Pre-Order
by Julie Musbach - Aug 28, 2018

Broadway Records today announced that Who's Your Baghdaddy, or How I Started the Iraq War (Original Cast Recording) will be released digitally and in stores on Friday, September 28, 2018.

ATF Announces Upcoming Show LOCH NESS
by Julie Musbach - Jun 22, 2018

The 24th season of the Adirondack Theatre Festival will feature the epic adventure musical Loch Ness. The show will open at the Charles R. Wood Theater, located at 207 Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls, and run from July 6th-8th and 10th-14th, with a preview on July 5th.

3-D Theatricals presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2018

The untold tale of four rock n' roll pioneers and takes center stage when the hit Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET returns to Southern California... courtesy of 3-D Theatricals (3DT), one of Los Angeles' and Orange County's most critically acclaimed musical theatre production companies.

BAGHDADDY Announces Surprise Extension at St. Luke's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2017

Despite announcing its closing on June 25, the well reviewed, NY Times Critic's Pick Baghdaddy by Marshall Pailet and A.D. Penedo will continue to perform at St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street) through September 3, 2017.

BAGHDADDY to Close Next Weekend Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2017

The well reviewed, NY Times Critic's Pick Baghdaddy by Marshall Pailet and A.D. Penedo returned to NYC on April 6, opening on Monday, May 1, 2017, will close as planned on June 25, 2017 at St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street). It will have played 16 previews and 38 regular performances.