Jean Webster

Review: DADDY LONG LEGS at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - Apr 7, 2024

What did our critic think of DADDY LONG LEGS at Theatre 29?

Photos: Yna Cajipe, Emman Casquejo Return to DADDY LONG LEGS in Cebu
by Oliver Oliveros - Jun 6, 2023

Cebuano actors Yna Cajipe and Emman Casquejo reprise their roles, Jerusha and Jervis, respectively, in the mid-year repeat of the hit musical 'Daddy Long Legs,' directed by Cebu-renowned director Penny Ong.

Cebu City Premieres John Caird & Paul Gordon's DADDY LONG LEGS This Week
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 31, 2023

The two-hander period musical 'Daddy Long Legs,' featuring the book by John Caird (Royal Shakespeare Company) and the music and lyrics by Paul Gordon ('Jane Eyre' on Broadway), will make its Cebu City premiere on February 3, 2023, at the Siddhartha Theater, Guang Ming Institute of Performing Arts.

Video: First Look At DADDY LONG LEGS At Cinnabar Theater, Streaming This Weekend!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2023

Petaluma's premier theater company, Cinnabar Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Nathan Cummings and Executive Director Diane Dragone, continues their 50th anniversary season with the musical romance 'Daddy Long Legs', streaming online January 27-29th. See video highlights from the production.

Cebu City Premieres John Caird & Paul Gordon's DADDY LONG LEGS, Feb. 3
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 20, 2023

The two-hander period musical 'Daddy Long Legs,' featuring the book by John Caird (Royal Shakespeare Company) and the music and lyrics by Paul Gordon ('Jane Eyre' on Broadway), will make its Cebu City premiere on February 3, 2023, at the Siddhartha Theater, Guang Ming Institute of Performing Arts. Directed by Penelop Ong (Vaudeville Theatre Company), the production will run until February 5.

DADDY LONG LEGS Announced At Cinnabar Theater This January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2022

​​​​​​​Petaluma's premier theater company, Cinnabar Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Nathan Cummings and Executive Director Diane Dragone, is proud to continue their 50th anniversary season with the musical romance “Daddy Long Legs”, performing live January 6-22nd at Cinnabar Theater, and streaming online January 27-29th. 

PAPÀ GAMBALUNGA il musical arriva in Italia, tournée da ottobre 2022
by Andrea Domanico - Nov 30, 2021

Arriva in Italia PAPÀ GAMBALUNGA il musical grazie alla collaborazione tra Chi è di Scena e Compagnia della Rancia. I nati negli anni '90 ricorderanno sicuramente la sigla dell'omonimo cartone animato cantata da Cristina D'Avena; nella versione teatrale i testi e le musiche sono composte dal candidato al Tony Paul Gordon e da John Caird, regista per Les Miserables.

DADDY LONG LEGS Opens This Weeks At The Black Box Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2021

Daddy Long Legs opens on Friday, November 19 at the Black Box Theatre. “Daddy Long Legs”, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon, book by John Caird, based on the novel by Jean Webster and directed by Nikka Ziemer is a charming and thoughtful story of a young woman of eighteen named Jerusha Abbott played by Cristina Zermeno, who lives in an orphanage.

BWW Review: The Phoenix Theatre Company Presents DADDY LONG LEGS
by Herbert Paine - Jun 29, 2021

Thoroughly charming performances by Kathlynn Rodin and James D. Gish highlight The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of DADDY LONG LEGS, running through July 18th.

Theater At Monmouth Present Season 52- (R)EVOLUTIONARY REDUX
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2021

This summer, give yourself a break and journey to the lakes region of Central Maine to celebrate the re-emergence of live theater in Maine. Join  Theater at Monmouth for its (R)evolutionary Redux Season.

Inland Valley Repertory Theatre Presents DADDY LONG LEGS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2021

Inland Valley Repertory Theatre company has announced the livestream musical of “Daddy Long Legs,” starring Bobby Collins and Amanda Minano. The musical benefits Camp IVRT musical theatre workshop for youth.

The Barn Theatre to Stream Archived Recording of DADDY LONG LEGS Starring Ryan Bennett and Rebecca Jayne-Davies 
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2021

The Barn Theatre have announced today that they will be releasing an archive recording of their 2019 Built by Barn production of the musical Daddy Long Legs for a limited number of dates over the Valentine’s Day and February half term weekends.

PAPI PIERNAS LARGAS: Listo para descubrir el secreto de ser feliz -vía streaming-
by Clemente Sanchez - Oct 9, 2020

PAPI PIERNAS LARGAS: Listo para descubrir el secreto de ser feliz -vía streaming-

Photo Coverage: First look at DADDY LONG LEGS
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 5, 2020

Based on the classic novel which inspired the 1955 movie starring Fred Astaire—Daddy Long Legs is the vivid account of a young orphan named Jerusha Abbott and a mysterious benefactor who gives her an opportunity to attend college, requiring that she write to him monthly, even though he will not respond. Her letters to him paint a moving portrait of her former life in the orphanage and the development of her mind and spirit. What: Drive In Movie Experience & On Demand Online Streaming.  When: October 16-18, @ 8PM for Drive-In Experience.  October 16-18, @Anytime for On Demand Online Streaming - Start anytime 10/16-10/18, 48hrs to watch.  Where: 400 West Rich, Columbus, OH 43215.  Ticket Prices: $20 per vehicle OR $10 per streaming device.  Box Office: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/Daddy   *Enter the code 'Daddy2020' for presale streaming tickets.*   Box Office Email: DLLBoxOffice@gmail.com  Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/17lGMWkre

The Barn Theatre Gets a Visit From Les Misérables Co-Director John Caird
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2019

Olivier and Tony Award-winner John Caird, who co-directed the original production of Les Misérables, visited The Barn Theatre in Cirencester to watch their Built By Barn production of his musical Daddy Long Legs, for which he received a Drama Desk award for a?oeOutstanding Book of a Musicala??.

Patrick Ryecart Will Star In A CHRISTMAS CAROL At The Barn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2019

Olivier Award nominee Patrick Ryecart (The Crown, Poldark, The King's Speech) will lead the cast of The Barn Theatre's reimagined actor-musician production of Charles Dickens' festive masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Photo Flash: First Look At DADDY LONG LEGS At The Barn Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2019

Rebecca Jayne-Davies and Ryan Bennett will star in The Barn Theatre's (Best Fringe Theatre - The Stage Awards 2019) upcoming production of Daddy Long Legs, the theatre's first musical production of 2019. 

Connor Oscar Clarke's Daddy Long Legs is Absolutely Charming
by Virag Dombay - Sep 27, 2019

Based on Jean Webster's 1912 novel of the same name, Daddy Long Legs is a postal affair that tells the story of orphan Jerusha Abbott and her mysterious benefactor, who she dubs 'Daddy Long Legs' after seeing his elongated shadow and whom she sends a letter once a month about her new-found experiences.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal For DADDY LONG LEGS At The Barn Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2019

Rebecca Jayne-Davies and Ryan Bennett will star in The Barn Theatre's (Best Fringe Theatre - The Stage Awards 2019) upcoming production of Daddy Long Legs, the theatre's first musical production of 2019. 

Connor Oscar Clarke, the director of Daddy Long Legs, wants to the audience to be reminded of what makes them happy
by Virag Dombay - Aug 28, 2019

Yesterday, I had a chat to theatremaker and director, Connor Oscar Clarke about his upcoming production of Daddy Long Legs, the debut work of the new independent company Passion Productions.