Andy Fickman

FREAKY FRIDAY Musical Will Make UK Premiere at HOME Manchester

The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, will be having its UK stage premiere next year at HOME Manchester.

Lucie Jones Will Lead 13 GOING ON 30 Musical Aiming For West End and Broadway

West End star, Lucie Jones, will star as Jenna Rink in the world premiere production of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL, opening at Manchester Opera House for a limited season from 21 September 2025.

13 GOING ON 30 Musical Will Make World Premiere in Manchester, UK

The world premiere production of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL will open at Manchester Opera House in the UK for a limited season beginning 21 September 2025. Get the scoop on this new musical.

Interview: Andy Fickman Directs Kristen Bell, Jason Alexander in PARENTS IN CHAINS Workshop

Anyone who has kids — or knows anyone with kids — will want to check out the upcoming workshop production of a new comedy, Parents In Chains, written by Emmy and Peabody award-winner Jay Martel and directed by Andy Fickman (Heathers The Musical, Reefer Madness) and starring Jason Alexander, Kristen Bell, Yvette Nicole Brown and others. 

Jason Alexander, Kristen Bell, Yvette Nicole Brown Star in PARENTS IN CHAINS Workshop

Jason Alexander, Kristen Bell & more will star in a developmental workshop of Parents in Chains at the Whitley Theatre. The play is written by Emmy and Peabody award-winner Jay Martel and directed by Andy Fickman.

Developmental Workshop of PARENTS IN CHAINS by Jay Martel to be Presented at the Whitley Theatre

J. Todd Harris (Heathers The Musical, The Kids Are All Right) will present a developmental workshop production of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Rialto Chatter: Will HEATHERS Return to New York in 2025?

According to a page on the official Heathers website, the show will return to New York in 2025.

WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE Spin-off Series Premiering in October

“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” a continuation of the Emmy® Award-winning “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premieres with two episodes Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel. The first eight episodes will be available on Disney+ and Disney Channel On Demand the next day, Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Review: EDINBURGH 2024: WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR, Pleasance Dome

Willy’s Candy Spectacular, written by Richard Kraft and Andy Fickman is a musical parody of the infamous Willy Wonka immersive experience in Glasgow back in February, in which families paid £35 for tickets and were greeted with an empty warehouse, two jellybeans for each child and a bizarre character known as The Unknown.

WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR Musical Parody Will Feature a Scratch-and-Sniff Ticket

Willy's Candy Spectacular: A Musical Parody, will feature a special scratch-and-sniff ticket when it makes its premiere at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Not only will audiences SEE the show and HEAR the music… they will be able to SMELL the show, too! 

REEFER MADNESS Extends Run in Los Angeles

Reefer Madness The Musical has announced that due to popular demand, they are extending the run through September 15th. 

REEFER MADNESS Extends Through Mid September at The Whitley

Reefer Madness The Musical is extending the run of its revival in Los Angeles. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Returns To Milton Keynes Theatre This September

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL returns to Milton Keynes Theatre this September.

Interview: Christian Campbell's Mad About Reefer Madness

With the very successful run in progress of Reefer Madness: The Musical at the Whitney, the original stars of the 2005 movie Reefer Madness, Kristen Bell and Christian Campbell will reunite onstage July 30, 2024, for Reefer Madness: The Musical 25th Anniversary Concert in celebration of their new Los Angeles revival being extended through August 18th at The Whitley. Christian graciously took some time from his multi-tasking duties for Reefer to answer a few of my queries.

Cast Announced For WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR: A MUSICAL PARODY At Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Richard Kraft and Andy Fickman announce the cast for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival's staged reading of WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR: A MUSICAL PARODY, featuring Julie Dawn Cole and Paris Themmen from the original Willy Wonka film.

Los Angeles REEFER MADNESS to Host Reunion Concert Featuring Bell, Campbell, and More

Reefer Madness The Musical has announced a special, one-night-only, reunion concert to celebrate the four-week extension of the critically acclaimed production. 

Director Andy Fickman to Helm WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR at Edinburgh Fringe; New Track Released

Andy Fickman directs WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR: A MUSICAL PARODY, debuting at Edinburgh Fringe on August 9th. New track released and tickets now available for the highly anticipated performances.

Original Star Lori Alan Joins Los Angeles Cast of REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL

Reefer Madness The Musical has announced that Lori Alan will reprise her role as ‘Mae Coleman’ in the Los Angeles production for three weeks, as a temporary replacement for Nicole Parker.

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On Los Angeles Revival of REEFER MADNESS

The Los Angeles revival of Reefer Madness The Musical is now on stage and the critics have weighed in! The production features additional songs and material by the original creative team.

Photos: First Look at the Los Angeles Revival of REEFER MADNESS

Get a first look at the Los Angeles revival of Reefer Madness The Musical with all-new photos. The production features additional songs and material by the original creative team.