Photos/Video: First Look at Pasadena Playhouse's JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Joshua Wright - Jun 3, 2024
Get a first look at Pasadena Playhouse's new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam, now on stage through through June 23, 2024. The production features a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson.
Interview: John Clarence Stewart's the Jelly in JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Gil Kaan - May 28, 2024
Next up at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Tony Award-winning Jelly’s Last Jam opening June 2, 2024 (with previews starting May 29th). Kent Gash directs the cast led by John Clarence Stewart as Jelly Roll Morton, Cress Williams, Jasmine Amy Rogers; Wilkie Ferguson III, Karole Foreman, Eric B. Anthony, Doran Butler, Chante Carmel, Cyd Charisse Glover-Hill, Summer Nicole Greer, Janaya Jones, Grasan Kingsberry, Amber Liekhus, Davon Rashawn, Joe Aaron Reid, Naomi C. Walley and Hannah Yosef. I had the chance to chat with John Clarence while he was navigating Los Angeles traffic.
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - May 21, 2024
Get a first look at rehearsals for the new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam at Pasadena Playhouse, featuring a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson.
Tyler Tafolla to Premiere New Dance-Centered Musical DANCELAND in San Diego
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2023
Join playwright and composer Tyler Tafolla for the premiere of his dance-centered musical 'DANCELAND' in San Diego. Set in a sci-fi dream-world, the show follows a chosen one who must rise up against a villainous tyrant and his robotic army. With a cast of 20 professional dancers, this dance spectacular is not to be missed.
Additional Casting Announced For (mostly)musicals' 42nd Edition: ANY QUESTIONS This Week at Vitello's
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2022
For the 42nd edition of (mostly)musicals, join music director Gregory Nabours and an out-of-this-world lineup of talent from LA and Broadway on Thursday, September 15th, as they take on important musical questions like: How DO you solve a problem like Maria? Shall we dance? What's love got to do with it? Did a prince really kiss me? How do you measure a year? And where IS that boy with the bugle?
Photos: Have A Blast With (MOSTLY)MUSICALS Tonight At Vitello's
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2022
Covid may have delayed us, but at last, tonight’s the night! Join us tonight, July 27th, for some musical FIRE WORKS with (mostly)musicals at Feinstein’s at Vitello’s at 7:30pm. See photos of the sizzling cast in rehearsal!
mostlyNEWmusicals Presents Gregory Nabours and Friends at Vitello's
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2022
A limited number of tickets remain for mostlyNEWmusicals' 7th edition this Thursday at Feinstein's at Vitello's at 8pm. The intimate concert will showcase a selection of new music from Gregory Nabours, featuring songs from THREE new musicals: MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH, MOZART, and A CANDLE IN JIEN'JENU.