Liz Casasola

Photos: Go Inside the Farewell Gathering for TITANIC at Encores!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 29, 2024

Titanic concluded its run as part of New York City Center Encores! on Sunday, June 23rd. The company held a closing celebration, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!

Cast And Creative Team Set For 29 Hour Reading Of PERFORMING FILIPINA
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023

Join the cast and creative team for a 29-hour reading of 'Performing Filipina.' Get a sneak peek at this exciting new production on November 14th.

Exclusive: Watch Original tick, tick... BOOM! Star Amy Spanger (and Brian Shepard) Sing 'Therapy'
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 11, 2023

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present Amy Spanger, the acclaimed Broadway, television and film actress, in a special concert Amy Spanger and Friends on Monday, March 13 at 7:00 PM. Watch as she gives BroadwayWorld an exclusive preview of 'Therapy', performed with with her husband, Brian Shepard.

Amy Spanger to Perform With Chilina Kennedy, Liz Casasola & More at Chelsea Table + Stage in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present Amy Spanger,  the acclaimed Broadway, television and film actress, in a special concert “Amy Spanger and Friends” on Monday, March 13 at 7:00 PM.

Photos: Broadway's Amy Spanger Takes the Stage At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2022

Birdland Theater presented Broadway singer/actress Amy Spanger in concert on Monday, August 22. See photos from the show!

Buy Tickets Now for Amy Spanger's Concert at Birdland Theater
by Grace Cutler - Aug 5, 2022

BIRDLAND THEATER will present Amy Spanger – the acclaimed Broadway, television and film actress – in a special concert on Monday, August 22 at 8:30 PM.

Photos: See Jose Llana, Anika Larsen & More at Prospect Theater Company's Spring Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022

Prospect Theater Company's annual Spring Gala honored four extraordinary members of the Prospect and musical theater community with the first annual Muse Awards: Lia Chang, Naima Kradjian, Leonard Majzlin, and Grammy Award nominee and Drama Desk Award winner Kenita Miller.

André De Shields, Ali Ewoldt & More to Take Part in Prospect Theater Company's Spring Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2022

Prospect Theater Company announced today that its annual Spring Gala will feature performances and special appearances by Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award winner André De Shields; Ali Ewoldt (The Phantom of the Opera); Drama Desk Award winner Gretchen Cryer; Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Award nominee Nick Corley and more.

BROADWAY STRIPPED To Live Stream Filipino Stars of Broadway in Celebration of Philippine Independence Day
by Stephen Mosher - May 26, 2021

The talented actors of Filipino heritage who grace the stages of Broadway and the world will gather on June 11th to celebrate Philippine Independence Day in a live show and live stream event broadcasting from Las Vegas, courtesy of Broadway Barkada and The Space.

Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists Announces Initiatives to Combat Anti-Asian Hate and Violence
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2021

The national advocacy organization to issue several statements and demands from the national Asian American theatre community, featuring a PSA to honor the victims of the Atlanta massacre and condemn anti-Asian hate, the social media campaign #HadABadDay, and community anti-violence training sessions.

VIDEO: Joshua Dela Cruz, Ali Ewoldt & More Join Broadway Barkada In 'You Will Be Found' Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2020

Broadway Barkada today announced the release of a music video honoring essential workers and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. In conjunction, they have started up a GoFundMe page to help raise funds for one of their favorite small businesses, Jeepney, a Filipino restaurant in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

Lea Salonga, Eva Noblezada, and More Broadway Stars Headline Online Filipino Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2020

Photo Flash: Inside The Opening Night Of NAAP's Benefit CINDERELLA Concert
by Robert Diamond - Mar 17, 2020

National Asian Artists Project's Rediscover Series presented Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella- In Concert starring Ali Ewoldt (Phantom of the Opera) and Josh Dela Cruz (Aladdin, 'Blues Clues And You') as Ella and Prince Topher on March 2 at The Alvin Ailey Citicorp Theater. Scroll down to see who came to the ball.

Photo Flash: Inside The CRAZY FIERCE ASIANS Concert With Billy Bustamante, Lady Celestina, Troy Iwata And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2019

On Sunday night, Iris Productions and Broadway Barkada presented the CRAZY FIERCE ASIANS concert at The Green Room 42 in New York.

CRAZY FIERCE ASIANS Concert Comes to Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2019

Green Room 42 will present CRAZY FIERCE ASIANS, the next exciting chapter of the YOUNG, GIFTED, AND BLACK series started earlier last year in celebration of the rich cultural diversity of New York City. On Sunday, July 14th at 7:00 PM, join artists from all walks of life to raise up the vibrant talents and stories of the Asian American Community.

Photo Flash: THE KING AND I's Jose Llana Celebrates American Songbook Concert
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2019

Broadway vet Jose Llana returned for the 20th season of Lincoln Center's American Songbook, four years after his sold-out appearance at the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse. Llana performed in The Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center and was joined by his Here Lies Love cast members Jaygee Macapugay, Jeigh Madjus, Renee Albulario and Billy Bustamante on February 1st.

Photo Flash: Jose Llana Talks About The American Songbook Series And The UK Tour Of THE KING AND I
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2019

The King and I's Jose Llana dazzled in his return to Lincoln Center's American Songbook Concert Series on February 1st, four years after his sold-out appearance at the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse. Mr. Llana's glorious tenor filled The Appel Room, where he was accompanied by his Here Lies Love cast members Jaygee Macapugay, Jeigh Madjus, Renee Albulario and Billy Bustamante.

LA TI DO & Broadway Barkada Host Balikbayan: A DC Homecoming Concert
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2018

Broadway Barkada is pleased to announce a concert celebrating Philippine Independence Day, featuring cast members of the US Tour Company of Miss Saigon, artists on Broadway and Off-Broadway, as well as local Washington, DC Filipino artists. Broadway Barkada will be producing the concert in partnership with La Ti Do Productions.

Out of the Box Theatrics Presents Dance Me as part of Building the Box!
by Julie Musbach - Sep 20, 2018

Producing Artistic Director Elizabeth Flemming and Out of the Box Theatrics is proud to announce the second season of the sold out reading series Building the Box. Curated by Associate Artistic Director, Ethan Paulini, this new series features 4 new pieces that are being considered for full production in the 2019 (and beyond) season.

BWW Interview: Chatting with MISS SAIGON and Broadway Barkada's Billy Bustamante
by Matthew Blank - Nov 9, 2017

A chat with Billy Bustamante about Sunday's Broadway Barkada concert and his upcoming dates as The Engineer in MISS SAIGON.