Gilles Chiasson

The Festival: What to Know About Broadway’s Weekend Event, How to Get Tickets, the Lineup and More
by Michael Gioia - Jun 14, 2026

Here is your complete guide to everything happening at The Festival, the three-day Broadway event taking place this August.

THE FESTIVAL Unveils Programming With Audra McDonald, Jason Robert Brown, Eva Noblezada and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026

The Festival has released initial programming for the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards. The first-of-its-kind celebration of Broadway will feature three days of musical theater performances and activations.

NYTW Gala Celebrating the 25th Anniversary Of RENT Premieres Tonight with Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Idina Menzel, and More!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Mar 2, 2021

New York Theatre Workshop's 2021 Annual Gala, celebrating the Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent, premieres tonight, Tuesday March 2, 2021 at 8PM EST and will remain available to stream through March 6, 2021 at 8PM EST.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, March 2- with a RENT Reunion and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 2, 2021

Today (March 2) in live streaming: a Rent reunion, and more!

VIDEO: Watch Sneak Peek of NYTW's 25 YEARS OF RENT: MEASURED IN LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2021

A quarter century ago, Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical, RENT, opened at New York Theatre Workshop. From its humble beginnings at NYTW, this rock musical went on to shape a generation. What began in the East Village traveled to Broadway, across the nation and around the world. While we await showtime, check out a trailer for the big event!

Jesse L. Martin, Fredi Walker-Browne and Kristen Lee Kelly Join RENT 25th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2021

New York Theatre Workshop announced today additional performers and presenters for the NYTW 2021 Annual Gala celebrating the Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT. The Gala will be held virtually on Tuesday March 2, 2021 at 8PM EST and will remain available to stream through March 6, 2021 at 8PM EST.

NYTW Gala To Celebrate 25th Anniversary Of RENT Featuring Original Cast Members Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Idina Menzel, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2021

Today marks the 25th Anniversary of RENT's first performance at New York Theatre Workshop. The NYTW has announced that its 2021 Annual Gala will celebrate the Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning musical. The Gala will be held virtually on Tuesday March 2, 2021 at 8PM EST and will remain available to stream through March 6, 2021 at 8PM EST.

Jodi Benson, Annaleigh Ashford, Patrick Page, Jenn Colella And More Join E-TICKET TO BROADWAY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 31, 2020

A host of Broadway and Disney stars are the latest guests on David Alpert's 'E-Ticket to Broadway' podcast. 

Eden Espinosa, Andrew Barth Feldman, Drew Gehling, and Lesli Margherita Join E-TICKET TO BROADWAY LIVE!: MICKEY'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2020

E-Ticket to Broadway will host a special “Extra Magic Hour” as part of the Broadway Podcast Network's Special Live events on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 8:00pm EST to celebrate Mickey's 92nd Birthday!

VIDEO: Former RENT Cast Members Sing 'Will I?' with Arts Workers for Federal Relief
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2020

Former cast members from various productions of Rent joined forces to perform 'Will I?' as part as Be An #ArtsHero's Labor Day of Action.

Annaleigh Ashford and Deedee Magno Hall to Join E-TICKET TO BROADWAY and MAMAS TALKIN' LOUD Special Live Edition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2020

Cara Cooper (The Prom) and Jessica Rush (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) of 'Mamas Talkin' Loud' join award-winning director David Alpert of 'E-Ticket to Broadway, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, hosting a very special 'Extra Magic Hour' of their on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 9:00pm EST.

Listen: Idina Menzel is a Guest on the E-TICKET TO BROADWAY Podcast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2020

Tony Award-winning star Idina Menzel is the latest guest on the new podcast 'E-Ticket to Broadway!'

Jessie Mueller, Keala Settle, Michael James Scott & More to Appear on E-TICKET TO BROADWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2020

Join for a special a?oeExtra Magic Houra?? of a?oeE-Ticket to Broadwaya?? as part of the Broadway Podcast Networka??s Special Live events on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 9:00pm EST.

Listen to Michael James Scott, Kate Reinders and Miguel Cervantes on the E-TICKET TO BROADWAY Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2020

Michael James Scott (Aladdin, Book of Mormon), Kate Reinders (Something Rotten, Wicked, Gypsy, 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'on Disney+), and Miguel Cervantes (Hamilton, If/Then) are the latest Broadway stars to join host David Alpert (If/Then) on the new podcast 'E-Ticket to Broadway.'

Idina Menzel, Jessie Mueller, Andrew Barth Feldman and More to Appear on New Podcast E-TICKET TO BROADWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2020

David Alpert, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced the launch of E-TICKET TO BROADWAY, a brand new podcast that features Broadway stars chatting about their love of the Disney Theme Parks.

BWW Interview: David Krassner of RENT at Agoura High School
by Cary Ginell - Feb 29, 2020

Director David Krassner brings a deep theatrical resume to his new role as drama director at Agoura High School, which is currently staging 'Rent,' which made its debut nearly a quarter century ago.

BWW Interview: Gilles Chiasson of RENT at Agoura High School
by Cary Ginell - Feb 20, 2020

Theater veteran Gilles Chiasson, who performed in the original New York Theatre Workshop, Off-Broadway, and Broadway productions of 'Rent' now is in charge of the Performing Arts Education Centers at Agoura and Calabasas High Schools. We talked to him about his experiencing performing in New York with legendary producer Jonathan Larson, in anticipation of Agoura High's upcoming performance of the musical.

Serenbe Playhouse Launches 'New Territories' Playwriting Residency This January
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2016

Serenbe Playhouse and AIR Serenbe (the artist in residence program at Serenbe) are proud to announce a new play development program unlike any other: the 1st Annual New Territories Playwriting Residency, a Writers-in-Residence Program for Outdoor, Site-Specific Plays. New Territories will bring three playwrights to Chattahoochee Hills, GA to develop new outdoor, site-specific theatre from January 17-30, 2016.

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Happy Birthday, Frank Wildhorn!
by Sally Henry - Nov 29, 2014

Today, the Broadway community celebrates the birthday of Tony-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a video flashback of Wildhorn's Broadway career!

Annie Golden & Jane Summerhays Set for MARRY HARRY at NYMF; Full Cast Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 18, 2013

MARRY HARRY is an official selection of the 2013 New York Musical Theatre and will be presented by the New York Musical Theatre Festival. MARRY HARRY has a book by Jennifer Robbins, music by Dan Martin, lyrics by Michael Biello, music direction by Christopher McGovern, choreography by Wendy Seyb, and is directed by Kent Nicholson. MARRY HARRY will play at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, beginning July 19 - July 28. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by visiting www.nymf.org or www.marryharry.com or by calling (212) 352-3101.