Joel Paley

RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL Comes to Midsumma in January

This high-energy show, composed by Marvin Laird with witty lyrics by Joel Paley, follows the cutthroat journey of 8-year-old Tina Denmark as she stops at nothing to achieve stardom.

Broadway and Film Composer and Conductor Marvin Laird Passes Away at 85

Marvin Laird the award-winning Broadway and film composer, conductor and musical director for world famous artists passed away on December 2, 2024 at age 85 from natural causes. Read more about Laird's life and career.

Interview: From Beauty Pageants to HAIRSPRAY to Woxen of Tomorrow - Laura Bell Bundy's A BIG GIRL NOW

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of HAIRSPRAY, the original Tracy, Penny, and Amber - Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kerry Butler and Laura Bell Bundy - reunite for Mama I’m a Big Girl Now at The Wallis September 26, 2024. Got a chance to ask a few queries of Laura.

Review: RUTHLESS! at Tower Grove Abbey

Ruthless! is a snarling commentary on the trappings of fame. Loaded with laughs, over-the-top characters and plenty of high drama, it is a quirky and quick on its feet musical loaded with gleeful shenanigans.

RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL Announced At Stray Dog Theatre

Discover the dark comedy of RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL at Stray Dog Theatre, where talent takes a twisted turn in this entertaining and edgy production.

RUTHLESS! Comes to Chenango River Theatre

Chenango River Theatre brings the musical RUTHLESS! to life, showcasing a story filled with humor and unexpected twists. Enjoy a captivating performance that delves into ambition and talent in showbiz.

Chenango River Theatre Reveals Their 2024 Season

The greater Binghamton area's only professional, non-profit Equity theatre, Chenango River Theatre, under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Zach Curtis will open their 2024 season on May 24. 

RUTHLESS! The Musical Comes to The Alex Theatre in March

Ruthless! The Musical comes to the prestigious Alex Theatre in St Kilda from March 1st to March 24th. Learn more about the show here!

Review: RUTHLESS at New Conservatory Theatre Center

What did our critic think of RUTHLESS at New Conservatory Theatre Center?

RUTHLESS! Comes to NCTC in December

 In December, New Conservatory Theatre Center will close out 2023 with a grand finale - Marvin Laird and Joel Paley’s razor-sharp and outrageously funny Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Award-winning hit, RUTHLESS!, directed by Dyan McBride.

Dolly Diamond Leads RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL! at the Alex Theatre in March 2024

Dolly Diamond takes the stage in 'Ruthless the Musical!' in Melbourne next year. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!

RUTHLESS; TICK, TICK...BOOM!; and More Set For New Conservatory Theatre Center's Upcoming Season

New Conservatory Theatre Center has announced the line-up for a daring 2023-24 Season, continuing their decades-long commitment to creating new works with three world premieres, as well as producing two cult-hit musicals, a West Coast premiere, and an exciting limited holiday engagement with Katya Smirnoff-Skyy. 

Out Front Theatre Company Presents Camp Classic RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL!

Out Front Theatre Company - Georgia's professional, award-winning, and only LGBTQIA+ theatre company, concludes its acclaimed season with the hilariously outrageous Ruthless!, with book and lyrics by Joel Paley and music by Marvin Laird, running May 4-20.

FALSETTOS, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH & More Announced for BroadwayHD Pride Month Lineup

BroadwayHD is delivering a variety of titles this June for viewers at home to stream. Additionally, they offer an extensive list of titles and documentaries worth viewing in honor of Pride month!

Los Altos Stage Company Presents RUTHLESS!

Los Altos Stage Company presents Ruthless! The Musical Comedy Music by Marvin Laird, Lyrics and Book by Joel Paley May 6-15, 2022. 

Los Altos Stage Company & Los Altos Youth Theatre Announce Reschedule Of Remaining 2021-2022 Season

After much consideration and discussion, Los Altos Stage Company and Los Altos Youth Theatre have shifted their programming for the remainder of their seasons back by approximately a month and have decreased the total number of performances for each production. 

Landmark Musical Theatre Announces 2021-2022 Season

San Francisco’s Landmark Musical Theatre has announced the titles for the Company’s upcoming in-person 2021-2022 season.

Ringwald Ringwald Announces 2021/2022 Season and Auditions

Learn more about the season which consists of Puffs, A Very Golden Girls Christmas, Small Mouth Sounds, Bootcandy, and Ruthless!

Stars Reunite For Way Off Broadway's RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL

As The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's production of Ruthless! The Musical takes to the stage this spring, the show reunites its leading “ladies” for a second go-round in their roles as Judy Denmark and Sylvia St. Croix. 

Way Off Broadway To Present RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL

Coming this spring, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will lovely skewer musical theatre, stage mothers, and ambitious child stars in its production of Ruthless! The Musical.  As previously announced by the theatre's producers, due to current health and safety protocols in place limiting cast sizes, Ruthless! The Musical has taken the place of Oliver!, which had originally been announced for the 2021 Season.