Kay Cannon

Gender-Expansive Production of A NEW BRAIN to be Presented at Celebration Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2023

Celebration Theatre, in association with the Los Angeles LGBT Center, will present a brand new look at the William Finn musical, A NEW BRAIN,  music and lyrics by William Finn.

Ariana DeBose, Amanda Seyfried & More to Star in MY EX-FRIEND'S WEDDING Film
by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2023

Ariana DeBose, Amanda Seyfried, Chloe Fineman, and Megan Stalter will lead Sony's upcoming comedy My Ex-Friend's Wedding. The film will follow four childhood friends  that follows four childhood best friends who receive a drunken voicemail from a former member of their friend group the night before her wedding.

CINDERELLA Sets DVD, Blu-Ray & Digital Release
by Michael Major - Jun 20, 2022

From Kay Cannon (Pitch Perfect), Cinderella is a musically driven bold new take on the classic fairytale. Our heroine (Camila Cabello) has dreams and with the help of her Fab Godmother, she makes them come true. Cinderella has an all-star cast including Idina Menzel, Minnie Driver, James Corden, Nicholas Galitzine, Billy Porter and Pierce Brosnan.

VIDEO: Idina Menzel and Laura Veltz Talk 'Dream Girl' From CINDERELLA
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2022

Tony-winner Idina Menzel joined Laura Veltz, co-writer of their Oscar shortlisted song 'Dream Girl' from Cinderella, and other featured songwriters for a roundtable chat.

Where Are They Now? Catch Up on the Careers of the Original Cast of RENT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2021

In our new series, 'Where Are They Now?' we're taking a look back at some of our favorite original Broadway casts, and catching up with their careers! Next up, the original cast of Rent!

Where Are They Now? Catch Up on the Careers of the Original Cast of WICKED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2021

In our new series, 'Where Are They Now?' we're taking a look back at some of our favorite original Broadway casts, and catching up with their careers! Next up, the original cast of Wicked! Find out what everyone's been up to since they starred in the hit show.

VIDEO: Watch Idina Menzel Perform 'Dream Girl' From CINDERELLA on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
by Michael Major - Sep 16, 2021

Written by Menzel herself, the song is featured in Amazon Prime's Cinderella, which also stars Camila Cabello, who plays Cinderella, and Billy Porter as Fab G.

Student Blog: Let's Talk About Cinderella
by Student Blogger: Silvana Flores - Sep 7, 2021

It’s 2021 and we already have a lot of Cinderella remakes that have tried to give a modern twist, show another perspective or vision of this classic but someone decided that the world needed another Cinderella movie that could work as a Jukebox musical. I had no expectations for this movie, but I ended up enjoying it. It made me laugh, sing and had a good time with a story that even though it had been told hundreds of times, the vision of Kay Cannon made it fresh and perfect for a movie night with your family, your little cousins or your friends.

CINDERELLA Score from the Amazon Original Movie by Mychael Danna & Jessica Rose Weiss Out Now!
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2021

The album features the co-composers’ folk-traditional orchestral hybrid score for director Kay Cannon’s modern spin on the classic tale Cinderella from Sony Pictures Entertainment and Amazon Studios.

VIDEO: Watch Idina Menzel in the Music Video for 'Dream Girl (Nile Rodgers Remix)'
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2021

Menzel wrote the song for Amazon Prime's new Cinderella adaption. She stars as Vivian, the evil stepmother. Also featured in the film are Camila Cabello, who plays Cinderella, and Billy Porter as Fab G.

VIDEO: Watch James Corden, Camila Cabello, Billy Porter, and Idina Menzel in CROSSWALK THE MUSICAL: CINDERELLA
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 3, 2021

Crosswalk The Musical is back on The Late Late Show and returned with a star-studded cast from Amazon Prime's Cinderella including Camila Cabello, Billy Porter, Idina Menzel, and James Corden!

Review Roundup: CINDERELLA on Amazon Prime, Starring Camila Cabello, Idina Menzel, & Billy Porter!
by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2021

Cinderella is a musically-driven bold new take on the traditional story you grew up with. Our heroine, played here by Camila Cabello, is an ambitious young woman whose dreams are bigger than the world will allow, but with the help of her Fab G, played by Billy Porter, she is able to persevere and make her dreams come true.

BWW Review: R&H CINDERELLA Returns to Sao Paulo With Stellar Cast
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 1, 2021

One of the most famous stories in universal literature will take Sao Paulo stage. Cinderella, o Musical premieres on September 2, at Teatro Liberdade, after being seen by more than 200,000 people in its previous productions. With Fabi Bang spearheading the new cast, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella has original direction and a Brazilian version by Charles Moeller and Claudio Botelho, with Vanessa Costa signing the direction of the revival. The show returns in a big way, bringing names like Andre Loddi (Prince Topher), Gottsha (Stepmother), Helga Nemetik (Fairy Godmother), Diego Montez (Jean Michel), in a cast of 22 actors. The production is by Touche Entertainment.

PHOTOS: Get a First Look at Camila Cabello, Billy Porter, Idina Menzel, and More in CINDERELLA
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Aug 31, 2021

Cinderella is a musically-driven bold new take on the traditional story you grew up with. Our heroine (Cabello) is an ambitious young woman whose dreams are bigger than the world will allow, but with the help of her Fab G (Billy Porter), she is able to persevere and make her dreams come true.

VIDEO: Camila Cabello Performs 'Million to One' from CINDERELLA in New Music Video
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Aug 31, 2021

In a brand new music video, Camila Cabello performs Million to One from Amazon Prime's Cinderella. The film will be available to stream beginning Friday, September 3.

VIDEO: Billy Porter Performs 'Shining Star' as the Fab G in CINDERELLA
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Aug 26, 2021

Get a first look at Billy Porter as the Fab G for Camila Cabello's Cinderella in Amazon Prime's upcoming movie musical! In this new clip from the film that premieres September 3, Porter performs Shining Star by Earth, Wind & Fire. Check it out below! 

VIDEO: Watch Billy Porter and Camila Cabello in a New Clip from CINDERELLA!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Aug 26, 2021

She's going to the ball! Check out this new clip from the upcoming Cinderella movie musical starring Camila Cabello and Billy Porter below. The film was originally scheduled to hit theaters in June of 2021. It will now be released on September 3rd on Amazon Prime Video.

VIDEO: See Billy Porter, Idina Menzel & More in the Trailer for CINDERELLA!
by Sarah Leiber - Aug 3, 2021

Watch the trailer for the brand new musical here, featuring Idina Menzel, Minnie Driver, Nicholas Galitzine, Billy Porter and Pierce Brosnan.

VIDEO: Idina Menzel, Billy Porter, & Camila Cabello Lead a Musical Teaser for CINDERELLA!
by Sarah Leiber - Jun 30, 2021

Watch the trailer featuring Camilla Cabello as Cinderella with Tony winner Idina Menzel as the Evil Stepmother, Tony and Emmy winner Billy Porter as the Fairy Godmother, and Pierce Brosnan as the King.

PHOTO: First Look at Billy Porter as 'Fab G' in the Upcoming CINDERELLA Film
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2021

Billy Porter has shared an all new photo on Twitter of himself as 'Fab G' in the upcoming film remake of Cinderella.