Leana Rae Concepcion

SHOP BOYS, A FAMILY DRAMEDY IN FOUR SHIFTS To Receive Industry Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

“Shop Boys, A Family Dramedy in Four Shifts,” written by and starring Kyle Taylor Parker (Kinky Boots, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), will receive a private industry reading on Friday, February 21st. Colin Hanlon (Kowalski) is set to direct.

Liz Callaway And More To Lead Developmental Readings of New Musical MARATHON
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

Marathon, a new musical featuring a book & lyrics by Kara Cutruzzula, music by Kristoffer Bjarke, and direction by Tyrone L. Robinson will receive two private industry readings.

Video: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More
by Joshua Wright - Oct 18, 2024

Get a first look at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out all-new video of the cast performing selections from the show.

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNUM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 16, 2024

The latest entry into Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series is the crowd pleasing quirky musical by William Finn (Music and Lyrics) and Rachel Sheinkin (Book) known as The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee. The 2005 musical also features additional material by Jay Reiss. See what our critic had to say.

Review Roundup: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024

See what the critics are saying about The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center. Read all the reviews for the new production starring Beanie Feldstein, Kevin McHale and more!

Photos: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2024

All new photos have been released from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out the photos here!

Video: Meet the Cast of Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Joey Mervis - Oct 11, 2024

Can YOU spell the word that stumped Richard? Watch in this video to find out and catch sneak peeks of the title song, 'Magic Foot', and 'Prayer of the Comfort Counselor' in a preview of the Kennedy Center's production of the 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.

Photos: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE in Rehearsal
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 6, 2024

Earlier this week, the cast of William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presented a special sneak peek at the production in the rehearsal room. Check out photos below!

Video: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Preview
by Joey Mervis - Oct 4, 2024

It's a marvelous memory if you win the spelling bee. It's also a marvelous memory if you see the Spelling Bee! Up next at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Watch clips of three songs in rehearsals in this video!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 19, 2024
by - Sep 19, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Leana Rae Concepcion to Replace Anna Zavelson in SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024

Leana Rae Concepcion has joined the company of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as Marcy Park. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

See Santino Fontana, WRITE OUT LOUD & More Next Week At 54
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024

54 Below announced next week's lineup featuring performances by Broadway stars, including a tribute to Stephen Sondheim and a night with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024

54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

James Scully, Ryan Jamaal Swain, Justin Cooley & Derek Johnson Join Reading Of JACKSON'S ISLAND
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2024

James Scully, Ryan Jamaal Swain, Justin Cooley, and Derek Johnson will participate in a reading of JACKSON'S ISLAND, showcasing their talents in this new theatrical piece.

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN THEATRE: A NIGHT OF INSPIRATION to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 11, 2024

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Celebrating Diversity in Theatre: A Night of Inspiration on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 9:30 pm.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Final Week Was Highest Grossing Week Ever For A Sondheim Musical
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 9, 2024

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG sets a new record as the highest-grossing Sondheim musical in a single week, breaking the box office record for the 10th and final time.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Closes on Broadway; Watch the Final Curtain Call
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 7, 2024

The critically acclaimed, first ever Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Merrily We Roll Along plays its final performance July 7, 2024 at the Hudson Theatre, following 20 previews and 312 regular performances.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 21, 2024
by - Jun 21, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Leana Rae Concepcion on What She Has Learned From Daniel Radcliffe
by Survival Jobs - Jun 20, 2024

In this video, meet he extraordinarily talented and thoughtful theater enthusiast, Leana Rae Concepcion who made her debut in the Tony-winning Best Musical Revival hit, Merrily We Roll Along, this past year. In this insightful episode, Leana shares invaluable lessons learned from working alongside her co-star, Tony-winner Daniel Radcliffe, and what it was like to understudy and bring the dynamic character of “Beth” to life for the first time in front of an audience.

Photos: Inside the Tony Awards After Party at the Carlyle
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 19, 2024

BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the annual Tony Awards afterparty at The Carlyle Hotel with photos from inside the exclusive event!