Ben Tostado

Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at Downtown Cabaret Theatre

On Friday, November 1st, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal opening night performance of IN THE HEIGHTS at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT! Set in Washington Heights in New York City, in a predominantly Latino community, this show delivers the right blend of drama, action, and comedy, enhanced by high quality dancing, singing, and acting, with music and dialogue delivered with the ideal combination of Spanish to create believability, and English so audience members who only speak English can clearly follow the story, while remaining intrigued and entertained.  The music, written by Lin Manuel Miranda includes moving slow ballads, intense rap and hip-hop, Salsa, and other mostly Latin influences.  Director Ben Tostado combines his talents with choreographer Olivia Rivera and music director Mark Ceppetelli to bring out the best in this first-rate cast!

IN THE HEIGHTS to be Presented at Downtown Cabaret Theatre

Discover the story of community and dreams in Washington Heights with IN THE HEIGHTS at Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport, CT. Experience Lin Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE BEE-MAN - A New Family Musical Announces Two Staged Readings

IndieWorks Theatre Company and Judith Manocherian will present two private staged reading presentations of the new family musical, The Bee-Man.

VIDEO: SEUSSICAL Original Off-Broadway Cast Perform 'Green Eggs and Ham'!

Original off-Broadway cast members of Seussical joined forces for a virtual performance of Green Eggs and Ham!

Photo Flash: First Look THE GIANT HOAX at Theatre Row

Marking the 150th anniversary of 'the biggest hoax in history,' IndieWorks Theatre Company, Inc., in association with Visceral Entertainment, presents The Giant Hoax a new musical based upon the true(?) story of New York's famous Cardiff Giant, with book, music and lyrics by Kit Goldstein Grant, choreography by Molly Model, music direction by Jonathon Lynch and orchestrations by Mark Brymer. Christopher Michaels directs a cast of 13, including Paul Aguirre*, Mary Albert, Henry Fin Berry, Greg Carter*, Sarah Chiu, Yvette Monique Clark*, Jianzi Colón-Soto, Daniel Moser*, Robyne Parrish*, Kevin Riddagh, Staci Stout, Ben Tostado*, and Forest VanDyke*. Sixteen performances will be staged on a varying scheduling at Theatre Row's Theatre One (formerly The Lion Theatre) 410 West 42nd Street in New York City from November 19-December 7, 2019. The Giant Hoax is recommended for ages six and up.

Rush Tickets Announced for THE GIANT HOAX

With performances beginning tonight on Theatre Row, IndieWorks Theatre Company, Inc., and Visceral Entertainment are pleased to announce that $18.69 rush tickets are available for each performance of The Giant Hoax, a new musical based upon the true(?) story of New York's famous Cardiff Giant. In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Cardiff Giant's discovery, rush tickets are available at the door one hour prior to each performance with a maximum of two tickets per person, subject to availability.

THE GIANT HOAX Comes to Theatre Row

Marking the 150th anniversary of a?oethe biggest hoax in history,a?? IndieWorks Theatre Company, Inc., in association with Visceral Entertainment, presents The Giant Hoax a new musical based upon the true(?) story of New York's famous Cardiff Giant, with book, music and lyrics by Kit Goldstein Grant. Christopher Michaels directs a cast of 13, including Paul Aguirre*, Mary Albert, Henry Fin Berry, Greg Carter*, Sarah Chiu, Yvette Monique Clark*, Jianzi Colón-Soto, Daniel Moser*, Robyne Parrish*, Kevin Riddagh, Staci Stout, Ben Tostado*, and Forest VanDyke*. Sixteen performances will be staged on a varying scheduling at Theatre Row's Theatre One (formerly The Lion Theatre) 410 West 42nd Street in New York City from November 19-December 7, 2019. The Giant Hoax is recommended for ages six and up.

Playlight Theatre Company Presents Staged Reading of McGURK’S SUICIDE HALL

Playlight Theatre Company (Artistic Director, Ben Tostado) is presenting a staged reading of a new dark musical, McGurk's Suicide Hall on December 10 at 7:30PM at the Tada! Theater, 15 West 28th Street.

A SINKING STAR Brings Comedy to New York Winterfest

New York City based Playwright Alison Lowenstein and The Playlight Theatre company together present A Sinking Star at this year's New York Winterfest play festival.

Playlight Theater Company to Present THE GREAT PIE ROBBERY at Elektra Theatre

Playlight Theater Company is proud to present THE GREAT PIE ROBBERY...Or, We Really Knead the Dough at the Elektra Theatre in the Times Square district of New York City!

Gallery Players' GODSPELL Opens 9/12

Gallery Players opens its 49th season with the rock opera, Godspell, conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak, music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

Photo Flash: Catherine Cox, J. Elaine Marcos et al. at FLAMBE DREAMS Launch Party

Jersey Boys' Jarrod Spector, Tony Award nominee Catherine Cox, Priscilla Queen of the Desert's J. Elaine Marcos, The Game of Love's Jillian Louis and Kiss Me, Kate's Kevin B. McGlynn join the cast of FLAMBÉ DREAMS, a new musical comedy with book and lyrics by Matthew Hardy and music by Randy Klein. FLAMBE DREAMS recently held its launch party, and in attendance were Catherine Cox, J. Elaine Marcos and more. Check out photos from the event below!

Cynthia Nixon Featured in Pre-Show Seussical Reading, 8/2

TheatreworksUSA, described as 'the nation's leading not-for-profit theatre company for family audiences,' will celebrate its 19th annual free summer theatre offering with a special performance Seussical featuring a special pre-show reading of the classic Dr. Seuss book 'Green Eggs and Ham' by Tony Award-winner Cynthia Nixon

Photo Flash: TheaterworksUSA's 'Seussical'

TheatreworksUSA, as part of its 19th Annual Free Summer Theatre Program, presents a new version of the Broadway musical Seussical, written by Lynn Ahrens (lyrics and book) and Stephen Flaherty (music and book).