Charnette Batey

BWW Review: OTHER WORLD at Delaware Theatre Company
by Rosanne DellAversano - Mar 31, 2022

Will the new musical OTHER WORLD continue in IRL after its premiere at Delaware Theatre Company? I sure hope so!

BWW Feature: Another Look Inside OTHER WORLD at Delaware Theater Company
by Rosanne DellAversano - Mar 13, 2022

Here are my initial thoughts on the new original work by Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen and Ann McNamee.

BWW Review: OTHER WORLD at Delaware Theatre Company
by Greer Firestone - Mar 10, 2022

In it’s 45+ years existence, Delaware Theatre Company has never mounted a production of this magnitude. Originally scheduled to open 2 years ago at Bucks County Playhouse, the world went topsy turvy.

Meet the Creative Team: OTHER WORLD Opening at Delaware Theater Company, February 23
by Rosanne DellAversano - Feb 21, 2022

Watch an interview with members of the creative team and actors of OTHER WORLD. Get a glimpse into what it takes to put together a brand new work of theater.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for the World Premiere of OTHER WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2022

Delaware Theatre Company will present the world premiere of OTHER WORLD, a new musical. Featuring a book by Hunter Bell, music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and Ann McNamee and directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, OTHER WORLD will begin performances on Wednesday February 23 for a run through Sunday March 20.

BWW Review: Will the Asolo Rep's HAIR, set during the Age of Aquarius, Succeed in the Age of Covid?
by Peter Nason - Dec 19, 2021

Although edited heavily for brevity, it's like a giant kaleidoscopic jigsaw puzzle that comes to life before our eyes.

Asolo Rep Announces Cast of HAIR
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2021

Asolo Repertory Theatre kicks off its 2021-2022 season with the thrilling rock musical that started it all – HAIR. With a Grammy Award-winning score by Gerome Radni (book/lyrics), James Rado (book/lyrics) and Galt MacDermot (music), HAIR marks Asolo Rep's highly anticipated and triumphant return to the indoor stage.

New Musicals OTHER WORLD and GOODBYE NEW YORK to Headline New York Theatre Barn's Upcoming New Work Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2021

New York Theatre Barn will host a free live stream of its award-winning New Works Series on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 at 7PM EST, featuring excerpts from the new musicals Other World and Goodbye New York. The live 1-hour presentation will also feature a conversation with the writers. 

Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen, Lynne Shankel and More Set for New York Theatre Barn's June 2021 Virtual Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2021

New York Theatre Barn will continue to host free live streams of its New Works Series on select Wednesday evenings at 7PM ET. Available on New York Theatre Barn’s YouTube channel and Broadway on Demand, each installment of the live 1-hour series includes excerpts from two new musicals and a conversation with the writers and creative team.

Meghan Faddis Launches Virtual Fitness And Wellness Platform For Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2021

Inside Out Performance is a virtual fitness platform for artists, by artists. Inside Out Performance serves as a virtual boutique fitness studio offering a wide variety of live, drop-in style group classes led by highly qualified instructors with experience in both performing arts and exercise science. 

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, August 10- with BD Wong, Liz Callaway and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 10, 2020

Today (August 10) in live streaming: BD Wong premieres Songs from an Unmade Bed, Liz Callaway sings with Seth Rudetsky, and so much more!

Michael Hsu Rosen, Ron Bohmer and More to Star in Benefit Reading of COCK to Support The Trevor Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2020

Michael Hsu Rosen starring in the leading role in Mike Bartlett's candid play, Cock. He will be joined by Ron Bohmer, Nick Rashad Bourroughs and Charnette Batey. The cast will be performing a reading of Cock on August 10 at 6 pm EST for one-night only to benefit The Trevor Project.

Final Casting Announced for Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen and Ann McNamee's OTHER WORLD at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2020

Bucks County Playhouse has announced final casting for the world premiere production of the new musical-comedy adventure, 'Other World.' The musical, which celebrates the ability to find heroes in unexpected places, begins performances at the Playhouse on March 13 and run through April 11 with an official opening night on March 28.

BWW Interview: Stephanie Jae Park of HAMILTON: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL at Aronoff Center
by Anne Simendinger - Feb 26, 2019

Hear about what CCM alumna Stephanie Jae Park's job in 'Hamilton' entails, being "late to the Hamilton train," what her education and previous credits taught her and more in the Q&A below! 

OTHER WORLD, A New Musical By Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen & Ann McNamee To Have Industry Lab Presentations
by Julie Musbach - Feb 8, 2018

OTHER WORLD, a new musical with an original score and story by Tony Award Nominee Hunter Bell (book), Obie Award winner Jeff Bowen (music and lyrics), and singer-songwriter and author Ann McNamee (music and lyrics) will have an invitation-only developmental lab presentation on Thursday, February 15 and Friday, February 16 at Jerome Robbins Theatre at Baryshnikov Arts Center, 450 W. 37th Street.

Charnette Batey Joins 'WOMEN OF THE WINGS' at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2017

Charnette Batey has joined Women of the Wings: A Celebration of Female Musical Theatre Composers at Feinstein's/54 Below!

Michael Feinstein, BANDSTAND, Tovah Feldshuh and More Coming Up This August at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2017

This August, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Scroll down for details!

Samantha Gershman Joins the Cast of WOMEN IN THE WINGS at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2017

Samantha Gershman joins the cast of Women of the Wings: A Celebration of Female Musical Theatre Writers at Feinstein's/54 Below.

Dimitri Joseph Moïse Joins the Cast of WOMEN OF THE WINGS at Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2017

Dimitri Joseph Moise is a New York based actor, singer, and writer. Broadway: The Book of Mormon. Off-Broadway: Joan of Arc: Into the Fire at the Public Theater. National Tour: The Book of Mormon (1st & 2nd National). TV/Film: Honest Trailers' 'The Lion King' as the male solo/voice of Scar; The Last O.G. on TBS (upcoming). 

Michelle Veintimilla joins the cast of WOMEN OF THE WINGS at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2017

Michelle Veintimilla joins the cast of WOMEN OF THE WINGS: A CELEBRATION OF FEMALE MUSICAL THEATRE WRITERS at Feinstein's/54 Below on August 4th!