John Battagliese

TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Begins At Proctors Next Week!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024

Experience the electrifying energy of TINA The Tina Turner Musical at Proctors in two weeks. Celebrate the life and legacy of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll with this powerful and inspiring show.

GRUMPY OLD MEN World Premiere Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2024

Center Stage Records has released the world premiere recording of GRUMPY OLD MEN, the new musical by Dan Remmes, Neil Berg and Nick Meglin. Listen now!

Review: TINA, THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at The Overture
by Scott Rawson - Jun 12, 2024

From the gripping opening number to the dynamic conclusion, Tina, The Tina Turner Musical, is on hell of an emotional rollercoaster. The highs and lows of Tina's tumultuous journey are brilliantly encapsulated in the show, and her extraordinary music weaves through a narrative that is both heart-breaking and stunning.

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Overture Hall in June
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will invite audiences to experience the electrifying journey of Tina Turner, the legendary 'Queen of Rock 'n Roll' at the Overture Hall this June.

Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - May 9, 2024

This musical would flounder without a dynamic leading woman. In this case, TINA has two – Zurin Villanueva (who performed in the May 7 show) and Ari Groover because of the energy and vocal demands of the role.

TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Opens in Indianapolis April 30th
by Joshua Wright - Apr 16, 2024

Broadway in Indianapolis announced today that tickets for the national tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical are on sale now for 8 performances from April 30 - May 5, 2024.

TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to the Overture Center This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024

​​​​​​​ TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL invites audiences to experience the electrifying journey of Tina Turner, the legendary 'Queen of Rock 'n Roll.'

TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Dazzles Nashville Audiences With Tribute to 'The Queen of Rock and Roll'
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 16, 2024

Now onstage at Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Andrew Jackson Theatre, through Sunday, February 18, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical gives the full biographical jukebox musical treatment to one of Tennessee’s most talented exports and favorite daughters.

New Lucrezio Musical, UNHEARD, to Hold Industry Presentation in NYC, Directed By Telly Leung
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2023

New Lucrezio Musical, 'UnHeard,' will hold an industry presentation in NYC on October 17th. Inspired by Nathan Lucrezio's true story, the musical explores themes of love and overcoming cancer. Directed by Telly Leung, the cast includes Julia Murney and Michael Iskander.

Video: Inside the First Rehearsal for BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023

Get a first look at rehearsals for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at The Muny!

Full Cast and Creative Team Revealed For BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Regional Premiere at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2023

The Muny announced its full cast, design and production teams for the Muny and regional premiere production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, June 12 -18. Find out more about the production, cast, creative team, and ticketing here!

Ali Ewoldt, LaVon Fisher-Wilson, Donna Vivino & Stuart Zagnit to Star in WELCOME TO SAMMY'S at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Broadway veterans Ali Ewoldt, LaVon Fisher-Wilson, Donna Vivino and Stuart Zagnit in 'Welcome to Sammy's', a concert of the music of 'Sammy's Bowery Follies'.

Photos: See at Reneé Rapp, Sis & More at DYLAN MULVANEY'S DAY 365 LIVE! - Now Available On Demand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2023

Check out photos from Dylan Mulvaney’s Day 365 Live! at New York City’s iconic Rainbow Room!

Chilina Kennedy, Amy Spanger, John Battagliese & More to Star in ROUGH TRADE THE MUSICAL at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022

ROUGH TRADE, a new glam bam thank you ma’am rock musical, will present a one-night-only concert performance on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at 9:30 pm at Joe’s Pub. The cast is led by Chilina Kennedy (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Paradise Square, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Carole Pope.

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - Jun 30, 2022

What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at Fulton Theatre? Jersey Boys made its local premiere at Fulton Theatre recently. While there were certain pandemic related setbacks and obstacles, it was definitely worth the wait. Fulton's production of Jersey Boys is an amazing combination of blockbuster songs, amazing harmonies, and engaging storytelling.

JERSEY BOYS Comes to the Fulton Theatre Beginning This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2022

Fulton Theatre opens the regional premier of Jersey Boys Thursday, June 30, 2022. Jersey Boys is the story and history of Frank Valli and The Four Seasons. The production follows the journey of the band's creation, the struggles they faced, and the triumphs that made them one of the most recognizable American rock and roll bands.

BWW Interview: John Battagliese
by Jared Fessler - Mar 30, 2022

John Battagliese is a graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre. He was in the first national tour of Cruel Intentions the musical as Greg (u/s Sebastian) and the Las Vegas production of BAZ: Star Cross Love as Romeo, and many other regional productions. He won one of Seth Rudetskys concert series sing-off and his tik-tok video for Bridgerton the musical was featured on NBC News.

Lauren Zakrin, John Battagliese & More to Take Part in BROADWAY AT THE BOURBON ROOM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2022

'Broadway at The Bourbon Room' is a new, monthly musical cabaret in Hollywood showcasing Broadway’s best talent and celebrating the songs, stories, and stars of Broadway. Each month will feature a different musical theme for Broadway at the Bourbon Room.

BWW Review: Chasing the Music: MSMT Mounts Spectacular JERSEY BOYS in Westbrook
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Sep 3, 2021

In the final moments of the 2005 hit musical JERSEY BOYS, Frankie Valli muses, “We were all just chasing the music.” For those fans of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and the Bob Gaudio/Bob Crewe/Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice show about the group’s rise to fame and artistic and personal struggles, the “chase” need take them no farther than Westbrook Performing Arts Center where Maine State Music Theatre has mounted a spectacular production that is a must-see. In their only main stage show of the 2021 season, MSMT’s JERSEY BOYS, directed by Mark Martino and choreographed by Kenny Ingram, is a joyous, boisterous, dazzling, powerful, incisive, edgy and ultimately uplifting story that rivets from start to finish.

THE LAST FIVE YEARS Will Stream From International City Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2021

International City Theatre virtually presents The Last Five Years, an intimate, emotionally powerful musical by Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown.