Ben Rauhala

Video: Jodi Benson Sings 'Part of Your World' at D23

Watch Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel, sing 'Part of Your World' at D23 in the video here!

Write Out Loud Will Receive 2024 Grant from National Endowment of the Arts

The Write Out Loud Project has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $10,000.

Audra McDonald, Max Von Essen, Ginger Minj & More to Kick Off PTown Summer Lineup

Summer 2023’s Town Hall series will feature Audra McDonald, Ginger Minj and more. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Interview: Natalie Paris Empowers Her Reprise of Jane Seymour in SIX

The North American ‘Aragon’ tour of Six has made its Los Angeles stop, currently playing at the Pantages Theatre, with dates at Segerstrom following on June 13, 2023. Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage co-direct the cast of the Six queens: Khaila Wilcoxon, Storm Lever, Natalie Paris, Olivia Donalson, Courtney Mack and Gabriela Carrillo. I had the opportunity to throw out a few queries to Natalie, a veteran of many Six productions who fiercely portrays Henry VIII’s third wife Jane Seymour.

Tom Kitt, Andrew Lippa & More Named 'Write Out Loud' Guest Judges

WRITE OUT LOUD has announced an exciting panel of adjudicators for this year's fifth annual contest! See who is judging, and learn more about the contest!

Audra McDonald, Jessie Mueller, Jeremy Jordan & More to Perform in P-Town This Summer

Mark Cortale, the Producing Artistic Director of Provincetown’s Art House Theatre, has announced a glittering season of music and comedy superstars for this summer of 2023. See the full lineup and how to purchase tickets!

The Work of Geller, Goldenberg, and Koyfman Will Be Featured in WOMEN OF THE WINGS Volume 5 This March

The work of Geller, Koyfman, and Goldenberg to be featured in Women of The Wings Volume 5 - March 4, at 54 Below.

Interview: Susan Egan on DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT and Her Own Disney Legacy

Tony Award nominee Susan Egan opened up to BroadwayWorld about the evolution of DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT from its humble beginnings to its current Disney-fueled iteration, as well as her legacy as Broadway's original Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and the voice of Meg in HERCULES.

SIX Composers, Alex Lacamoire, Kurt Crowley, and Ben Rauhala Collaborate On Tonys Opening Number

Host Ariana DeBose opened the ceremony with a powerful performance giving a 'round of applause' to everyone on Broadway.

Jason Gotay Stars in REMEMBERING JOY At The Green Room 42

Broadway star Jason Gotay (GOSSIP GIRL, BRING IT ON, SPIDERMAN) will debut his new concert at The Green Room 42 on Thursday, May 19, at 9:30pm. Ben Rauhala is music directing.

BWW Interview: Taylor Louderman Talks KENAN Ahead of Season Finale

Ahead of the the second season finale of Kenan, Tony-nominee Taylor Louderman, who plays Tami on the comedy series, discusses what audiences can expect from the episode, her transition from Broadway to TV, and her nonprofit organization, Write Out Loud.

Andrew Lippa, Tom Kitt and More Join Judge's Panel of Taylor Louderman's Write out Loud Contest

Write Out Loud has announced an exciting panel of adjudicators for this year’s contest! Jay Adana (The Woodsman), Brandon “Blue” Hamilton (Justin Bieber’s Never Say Never), Tom Kitt (Next To Normal), Joriah Kwamé (Little Miss Perfect), Andrew Lippa (Big Fish, The Addams Family), and more!

Taylor Louderman's Write Out Loud Contest Entires Close Monday

Taylor Louderman and the Write Out Loud team -- Ben Rauhala, Hannah Kloepfer, Sarah Glugatch, Josh Collopy-- have teamed up for the third annual Write Out Loud songwriting contest, a celebration of new musical theatre writers. 

Taylor Louderman's Third Annual WRITE OUT LOUD Songwriting Contest Announced

Taylor Louderman (Tony nominee, Mean Girls) and the Write Out Loud team - Ben Rauhala, Hannah Kloepfer, Sarah Glugatch, Josh Collopy- have teamed up for the third annual Write Out Loud songwriting contest, a celebration of new musical theatre writers.

BWW Blog: blueprint - CCM Alums Creating New Work

Matt Copley, who graduated from the BFA Musical Theatre program at CCM this spring, conceptualized and wrote an original musical during his senior year.

Winners and Finalists of Taylor Louderman's WRITE OUT LOUD 2020 to be Presented in VIRTUAL JAM

The WRITE OUT LOUD team will present a VIRTUAL JAM, celebrating the 2020 contest winners and finalists, hosted by Taylor Louderman on Friday, June 26th at 6PM EST.

Taylor Louderman Presents Virtual Musical Workshop PITCH IN

Taylor Louderman (Tony Nominee, Mean Girls), Hannah Kloepfer, and Nat Zegree present a?oePITCH INa??  a new one-act STEM youth musical for all genders and flexible cast sizes. 

BWW Exclusive: Ariana DeBose Releases Touching Video Tribute to Nick Cordero

The Broadway community continues to pray for Nick Cordero, who remains in a medically induced coma in a Los Angeles hospital after surgeons amputated his right leg because of complications from the coronavirus. His wife, fellow Broadway veteran Amanda Kloots shared another update today on Instagram: 'Things are going pretty well. Nick is being weaned off the medicines and machines, which is really great progress. Mental status is still unchanged, so they want to do an MRI as soon as possible to further investigate what's going on with his brain and spine, just to cover all bases. That should be happening some time soon.'

BWW Interview: Adam J. Levy of THE BROADWAY PRINCESS PARTY at Clowes Memorial Hall

Everyone's favorite dashing prince from The Broadway Princess Party took a minute to talk about life on tour, baking pies, and befriending a Disney legend.

Photo Flash: Cellist Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf Celebrates Robert Burns Night At Birdland!

The Broadway at Birdland concert series once again presented Broadway cellist Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf (Bridges of Madison County, A Little Night Music), who hosted an evening exploring beautiful melodies from Broadway and beyond.