Photos: THE FATHER WHO STAYED Opens at AMT Theater
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 23, 2025
The Father Who Stayed, an award-winning, music-driven feature film conceived, written, and directed by Billboard-charting singer-songwriter and acclaimed filmmaker Jeremy Schonfeld, made a major splash at its SOLD OUT NY premiere on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the AMT Theater, located at 354 W. 45th St.
THE FATHER WHO STAYED Film To Premiere In New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025
The Father Who Stayed (TFWS), an Award-Winning, music-driven, feature film conceived, written, and directed by Billboard-charting, singer-songwriter, composer and award-winning filmmaker Jeremy Schonfeld, is set to make its New York City debut on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Interview: Christian Campbell's Mad About Reefer Madness
by Gil Kaan - Jul 25, 2024
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.
Review: REEFER MADNESS at The Reefer Den
by Harker Jones - Jun 18, 2024
Everyone is phenomenal, from the performers to the musicians to the set director. It’s manically goofy, laugh-out-loud funny, and sexy in its degradation.
Interview: Spencer Liff's Passionate About REEFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL & Playing It Forward
by Gil Kaan - May 22, 2024
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original Reefer Madness, a new revised version Reefer Madness the Musical will open May 30, 2024 at The Whitney. I talked to director/choreographer Spencer Liff during the early days of rehearsals, so casting hadn’t been finalized. Members of the original creative team reuniting to produce are: actors Kristen Bell, Christian Campbell and Alan Cumming, creators Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney, Andy Fickman, who directed 2005's Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, and America Olivo Campbell.
Musical Adaptation of 1999 Gay Rom-Com TRICK is in the Works
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024
A musical adaptation is in the works for the 1999 gay rom-com, Trick! The film's writer Jason Schafer is working on a stage musical that is still in the early stages, with star Christian Campbell set to produce.
Ricky Ritzel Will Perform in Gettysburg at 2024 Season Announcement
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023
Gettysburg Community Theatre will announce their 2024 Season during their Mostly Broadway Cabaret on Friday, September 22, 2023. The performance will be led by Award-Winning NYC Cabaret Pianist, Ricky Ritzel. Learn more about the event here!
37th MAC Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees Announced
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2023
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has made its initial announcement of the upcoming 37th Annual MAC Awards. The awards presentation and show will take place on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 7:30 pm, at Peter Norton Symphony Space at 2537 Broadway at 95th Street in New York City.