James A. Rocco

Betty Buckley, Bryan Batt, and More Set for CATS4KAMALA Online Event
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct 9th at 7 pm EST through Nov 1 members from the Broadway, Los Angeles, National, and International companies of Cats, the landmark Tony Award-winning musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, will present CATS4KAMALA, A New Day Has Begun! a fundraising event for the Harris/Walz campaign. 

Astrology-Inspired Musical SIGNS OF LIFE to Have Developmental Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024

Astro Lab Productions will present a new musical, SIGNS OF LIFE, with book, music, and lyrics by Christopher DeLair, directed by James A. Rocco. Signs Of Life explores a young man's magical return to his chaotic childhood on Long Island. Learn more about the new musical.

Photos: Christopher DeLair's LIFE IN THE AIR Debuts At The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024

On Wednesday at the Green Room 42, writer and composer Christopher DeLair was joined by Maria Wirries, Diana Huey, George Dvorsky, Vishal Vaidya, Julie Reiber, Cayman Ilika, Stavros Koumbaros, Alexa Greene, Sabrina Shah, Elaine Romanelli, Rachel Stern, Taylor Pardell, Chrissy Pardo and musicians f Chris Ranney (piano), Adam Wolfe (drums), Alan Stevens Hewitt (bass), Kiwon Nahm (violin) for DeLair's NYC club debut, a show titled Life in the Air: The Music of Christopher DeLair. See photos from the show.

Writer and Composer Christopher DeLair Arrives In NYC
by Team BWW - Sep 10, 2024

The next month promises to be one of the busiest and most exciting in writer and composer Christopher DeLair’s career. On Wednesday, September 11th he makes his New York City club debut at The Green Room 42.

Industry Pro Newsletter: A 'Radical Reshaping' in Seattle, StrawHat to Suspend Operations
by Alex Freeman - Sep 9, 2024

Stories include the opening of nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards and the donation from Ken Ludwig to save Hall’s Croft. Financial difficulties are impacting institutions like the University of the Arts and Seattle’s theater scene, prompting a rethinking of models and operations.

Christopher DeLair Debuts At The Green Room 42 With LIFE IN THE AIR
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2024

Christopher DeLair's NYC club debut at The Green Room 42 features Life In The Air, an evening of original theatrical and contemporary pop music with nearly a dozen musicians.

New Astrology-Inspired Musical SIGNS OF LIFE Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2024

Astro Lab Productions has announced its inaugural project, SIGNS OF LIFE, an astrology-inspired musical by Christopher DeLair, directed by James A Rocco, with an upcoming industry workshop in NYC.

Cast Set For BROADWAY SONGBOOK: BROADWAY IN LOVE at Park Square Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2024

This February, love takes center stage at Park Square Theatre with the announcement of the complete cast for Broadway Songbook: Broadway in Love. an exhilarating journey through the most cherished Broadway love songs, featuring a star-studded lineup of talent.

VIDEO: Watch 'I Love a Piano' from IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 17, 2023

Watch Phillip Attmore, Taryn Darr, and the cast of Irving Berlin's White Christmas at The 5th Avenue Theatre bring down the house with this tap number here!

VIDEO: Watch 'Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me' from IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 17, 2023

Watch Cayman Ilika perform 'Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me' from Irving Berlin's White Christmas at The 5th Avenue Theatre here!

Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Dec 2, 2023

Dear Readers, you know I love a good rousing tap number as much as the rest of you. So those old musicals on stage such as “Singing in the Rain”, or “Holiday Inn” are right up my alley.

James A. Rocco Releases New EP HOLIDAYS WITH MOM on Major Streaming Platforms
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

Get into the holiday spirit with James A. Rocco's new EP, 'Holidays with Mom.' Available now on all major streaming platforms, this festive collection of songs will bring joy to your ears.

Thirty Saints Productions Announces Three Musicals Now Available For Licensing
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2023

THIRTY SAINTS PRODUCTIONS announces three new musicals available for licensing. Find out more about these shows here!

Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS Onstage Announced At Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre This Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023

A magical winter wonderland comes to life as The 5th Avenue Theatre welcomes Irving Berlin’s White Christmas to the Seattle stage. This heartwarming holiday musical combines unforgettable songs, dazzling choreography, and a snowfall during every performance. Don't miss this enchanting tale from November 25 - December 24, 2023.

Createtheater & Prism Stage Company Reveal The 2023 New Works Festival Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2023

New York, NY - CreateTheater, under the artistic direction of Off-Broadway producer Cate Cammarata in association with The Prism Stage Company, have announced the 2023 New Works Festival Awards from their annual New Works Festival that ran from May 23rd to June 11th at Theater Row.

Cast Announced For THE WOMEN WHO WROTE THE SONGS at Lakeshore Players Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2023

The complete cast has been announced for the new edition of Songbook Live, The Women Who Wrote the Songs, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 7:30 and Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 2:30 at Lakeshore Players Theatre,  Hanifl Performing Arts Center, White Bear Lake, MN

SONGBOOK LIVE! Celebrates Women Songwriters In An All-New Show THE WOMEN WHO WROTE THE SONGS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2023

Lakeshore Players is present The Women Who Wrote the Songs an all-new edition of James A. Rocco's Award-Winning Songbook Series on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 2:30 PM.

CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND, SPRING AWAKENING & More Set for The 5th Avenue Theatre 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2023

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced its 2023/24 season, which features an eclectic collection of shows that will combine for an alluring year of theater that explores the power of dreams.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; Guthrie Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; at Eagan summer Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.