Interview: Getting to Know Barry Pearl on his Third Time Directing 13 THE MUSICAL
Panic! Productions, along with Born To Perform Studios and BarCinBoo Productions, Inc. have announced that Barry Pearl will once again direct their late summer teen musical 13, this time at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. This will be Pearl's third time working with Panic! Productions and also his third time directing the musical on the West Coast. I decided to speak with Barry about his connection to the teen musical and what inspired him to direct it for the third time, as well as how it may differ from his previous incarnations.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Roars Back Into The Warehouse
The Warehouse Theatre's main stage will light up again on September 24th with the same raucous cast of characters that blew them out on March 15th, 2020 when the pandemic began shutting down theatres all over America. Funny, touching, and vibrant, the show remains a perfect protagonist to launch the theatre back for its 2021/22 season.
Broadway Kids Jam Releases Jam Session Of 'We Go Together' From Grease
Broadway Kids Jam has released their latest jam session cover video, 'We Go Together', from the hit movie and Broadway musical, Grease. The jam session features Carly Gendell (School of Rock the Musical, Annie), Joshua Turchin (The Pill, TrevorLIVE LA, A Christmas Story the Musical), Mckayla Twiggs (Anastasia, Once the Musical, Les Miserables), Paul Luke Bonenfant (School of Rock the Musical, Dynasty), Shaina Turchin, Hudson Loverro (A Bronx Tale, Ragtime / Ellis Island), Molly Richardson (Matilda the Musical National Tour), with Justin Ramos (Rehearsal Pianist For On Your Feet!, Motown the Musical Tour) as Musical Director. See the Broadway Kids Jam of 'We Go Together' from Grease here: https://youtu.be/pRxM9voiYEM
Photo Coverage: GREASE Opens at Cabrillo Music Theatre
Cabrillo Music Theatre welcomes a new gang in the theatre's premiere of the classic rock 'n' roll musical, GREASE. Guided by Director Barry Pearl ('Doody' in the film version of 'Grease') and Choreographer Kelly Ward ('Putzie' in the movie) and Musical Director David O, GREASE provides a showcase for 16 talented young people in this classic rock n' roll musical. GREASE opened on Friday, April 12th, 2013, and plays until Sunday, April 21st, at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks. BroadwayWorld was there for last night's opening and brings you photos below!
Cabrillo Music Theatre Announces GREASE Cast
The list of musical theatre artists given their start by Cabrillo Music Theatre welcomes a new gang of members, in the Cabrillo Music Theatre premiere of the classic rock 'n' roll musical, GREASE. Guided by Director Barry Pearl ('Doody' in the film version of 'Grease') and Choreographer Kelly Ward ('Putzie' in the movie) and Musical Director David O, GREASE provides a showcase for 16 talented young people in this classic rock n' roll musical. GREASE opens on Friday, April 12th, 2013, and plays until Sunday, April 21st, at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.
Adrian Zmed to Appear as 'Teen Angel' in GREASE at Cabrillo Music Theatre
The Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies take you for a joyride back to 1959 in the Cabrillo Music Theatre premiere of the classic rock 'n' roll musical, GREASE. At one time the longest-running Broadway musical in history, GREASE gave birth to two revivals and a beloved movie. Songs include "Summer Lovin'," "We Go Together," "Beauty School Dropout," and "Greased Lightnin'," among many others. Cabrillo audiences will go to the pajama party with Sandy and Rizzo; pile into the trunk and ride to the drive-in movie with Danny, Kenickie and the guys; and dance the "Hand Jive" in the High School Gym. GREASE opens on Friday, April 12th, 2013, and plays until Sunday, April 21st, at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.
Disney Junior Launches with JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES, 2/14
Disney Junior, a new multiplatform destination for kids age 2-7, one that reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary, will debut MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 (8:30 a.m., ET/PT), anchored by the new animated series 'Jake and the Never Land Pirates.' Five other new series also join the Disney Junior schedule: the short form titles 'Mickey Mousekersize,' 'Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps' (supporting Disney's Magic of Healthy Living initiative) and 'A Poem Is...' (narrated by Jennifer Garner and Katie Holmes, among other familiar voices), and full length series 'Babar and the Adventures of Badou' and 'Tinga Tinga Tales.' Viewers' current favorites, 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,' 'Handy Manny,' 'Special Agent Oso,' 'Jungle Junction' and 'Imagination Movers,' will also be seen on Disney Junior.
Disney Junior to Debut in February 2011
In February 2011, Disney Channel will debut Disney Junior, a new multiplatform brand devoted to children ages 2-7 and their families, it was announced today by Carolina Lightcap, president, Disney Channels Worldwide.
Disney Junior Luanches with JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES, 2/14
Disney Junior, a new multiplatform destination for kids age 2-7, one that reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary, will debut MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 (8:30 a.m., ET/PT), anchored by the new animated series 'Jake and the Never Land Pirates.' Five other new series also join the Disney Junior schedule: the short form titles 'Mickey Mousekersize,' 'Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps' (supporting Disney's Magic of Healthy Living initiative) and 'A Poem Is...' (narrated by Jennifer Garner and Katie Holmes, among other familiar voices), and full length series 'Babar and the Adventures of Badou' and 'Tinga Tinga Tales.' Viewers' current favorites, 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,' 'Handy Manny,' 'Special Agent Oso,' 'Jungle Junction' and 'Imagination Movers,' will also be seen on Disney Junior.
Disney Junior to Debut in February 2011
In February 2011, Disney Channel will debut Disney Junior, a new multiplatform brand devoted to children ages 2-7 and their families, it was announced today by Carolina Lightcap, president, Disney Channels Worldwide.
Photo Flash: GREASE Tour is the 'Word' in LA!
The brand new production of GREASE, stars American Idol winner Taylor Hicks alongside Eric Schneider as 'Danny' and Emily Padgett as 'Sandy.' Eric made his Broadway debut in Jersey Boys. His previous credits include Altar Boyz (Off-Broadway) and the national tours of Altar Boyz and The Full Monty. Emily made her Broadway debut in GREASE, where she understudied the role of Sandy. Her other credits include Legally Blonde on Broadway and the national tours of CATS. Starring as 'Rizzo' will be Allie Schulz, a contestant on NBC's 'Grease: You're the One That I Want.' Allie comes directly from the Broadway company of GREASE.