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St John & Plahuta Release 'Goodbye' From THE GRIEVING PROJECT Musical
by Michael Major - Dec 18, 2023

Songwriting/producing team Stewart St John & Michael Plahuta (also the co-founders of Wonkybot and the team behind 'Tara Tremendous') are working on a proof of concept musical called The Grieving Project, book by Lisa Sniderman. The show raises awareness about mental health, disability, grief and transformation.

Video: Netflix Unveils SCOTT PILGRIM Anime Teaser Trailer
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2023

Netflix released the first video teaser for the Scott Pilgrim anime series. The cast includes Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman, and Ellen Wong.

Video: Wonkybot Unveils Stewart St John & Michael Plahuta's 'Supervillain' Music Video From Comedy 'Dr Epic & 1102'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023

Even though 'The Dr. Epicopolis & 1102 Show of Shows' is an audio-only comedy podcast series, Wonkybot Studios was inspired to create a music video based on the original song 'Supervillain' featured in the season finale of the hit supervillain podcast. Watch now!

Everything You Need to Know About the WICKED Movie
by Michael Major - Apr 16, 2022

It's a guide to the Wicked movie. Part One of the Broadway musical will be coming to the big screen later this year. BroadwayWorld collected all the information we could about the upcoming film - including who's starring, what viewers can expect, and what will be new for the film.

DALLAS' Linda Gray Joins Stewart St John's Expanded TREMENDOUS UNIVERSE From Wonkybot Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2022

Wonkybot Studios today announced the launch of Stewart St John's 'Tremendous Universe', a first-of-its-kind, shared audio universe and media franchise that tells a singular narrative centered around the characters and storylines appearing in St John's superhero, fantasy and science fiction audio multiverse.

Cynthia Erivo Talks Preparing for WICKED Film with Ariana Grande on SAG Awards Red Carpet
by Michael Major - Mar 2, 2022

On the red carpet for the SAG Awards, Cynthia Erivo opened up about preparing to work alongside Ariana Grande in the upcoming film adaption of Wicked. Erivo discussed her first time meeting with Grande, starting production on the new film, and the new 'spin' that director Jon M. Chu is putting on the hit musical.

Wonkybot Announces TREMENDOUS BOY Series; Casts Lead Role, Reveals First Teaser And Key Art
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2022

Stewart St John, the award-winning television writer, Wonkybot co-founder and creator of the company's award-winning podcasts and IP, has further expanded his Tremendous Universe with the announcement of Tremendous Boy, the first major spin-off from Wonkybot's wildly successful flagship audio series Tara Tremendous.

ON THE EXHALE Comes to Stage West
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2022

How do you keep yourself from turning into the very thing you fear?  Stage West Executive Producer Dana Schultes, starring in her first ever one-woman show, tackles this question in Martín Zimmerman’s engrossing On the Exhale.

THE NANNY'S Lauren Lane To Star In Stewart St John's Scripted Comedy Podcast ALMOST EPIC From Wonkybot Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2022

​​​​​​​Wonkybot today announced it has given Stewart St John's original supervillain workplace comedy podcast Almost Epic an eight-episode order and cast The Nanny alum Lauren Lane in one of the lead roles.

WICKED Film Looks to Authentically Cast 'Wheelchair Users' for Nessarose
by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2021

A new casting notice for the upcoming Wicked film adaption details that the film is seeking a 'wheelchair user' between the ages of 18-30 to play Nessarose. Rehearsals are set to begin in June/July of 2022 in the U.K. As previously announced, the new film adaption of the hit musical will star Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Talks Possible WICKED Movie Cameo on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - Nov 23, 2021

During an appearnace on The Tonight Show, Kristin Chenoweth commented on the recent news that Ariana Grande would be playing Glinda in the new film adaption of Wicked. When asked about the possibility of making a cameo in the film, Chenoweth shared her idea of how she and original Elphaba Idina Menzel should make an appearance in the film.

Wonkybot Announces TREMENDOUS GIRL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2021

Wonkybot today announced the launch of Stewart St John's Tremendous Girl, a spin-off from the company's award-winning flagship audio series Tara Tremendous. St John will write, direct and executive produce the scripted podcast series, working alongside Wonkybot co-founders Michael Plahuta and Todd Fisher who will also serve as executive producers.

Wonkybot Studios Premieres YA Horror Podcast ORIGINS UNKNOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2020

Wonkybot Studios, creators of next-generation IP intended for TV, film, comics, music and podcasts, announced today that the first episode of original teen horror podcast series Origins Unknown, created, written and directed by Wonkybot co-founder and award-winning writer Stewart St. John, is now available exclusively on Pinna,.

TomorrowLand Productions & Pop Up Theater Present DOPE QUEENS
by Julie Musbach - Jul 15, 2019

TomorrowLand Productions & Pop Up Theater present a world premiere play, DOPE QUEENS, written and directed by Grafton Doyle.

The Full List of Winners from the 2018 Creative Arts Emmys
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 10, 2018

The Television Academy tonight presented the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards Ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday night honoring outstanding artistic and technical achievement in television at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The Saturday ceremony, which kicked-off the 70th Emmys, awarded many talented artists and craftspeople in the categories of animation, scripted programming including comedy, drama and limited series. The Sunday ceremony honored performers, artists and craftspeople for excellence in variety, nonfiction or reality programming, reality competition programming, music, choreography, as well as documentary or nonfiction specials, informational series or specials.

Photo Flash: John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and More Perform At JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE IN CONCERT FYC Event
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2018

Last night, Monday, May 21 at The Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, CA, NBC's critically and commercially acclaimed 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert' was celebrated with a robust panel discussion and special musical performances.

Bid Now to Win Orchestra Seats to WICKED on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2018

You and a guest will receive two orchestra house seats to a performance of Wicked on Broadway!

Photo Flash: First Look at Pop Up Theater, Inc.'s PIZZA MAN
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2018

POP UP THEATER, INC. presents the second play in their 2017-2018 season, PIZZA MAN, written by Darlene Craviotto, directed by Jamie Lou and produced by Grafton Doyle & Melanie Weisner. PIZZA MAN will preview on Wednesday, January 24 & Thursday, January 25 at 8pm and will open on Friday, February 2 at 8pm and runs through Saturday, February 24 at The Loft in Hollywood, 5426 Flemish Lane, Los Angeles 90029.

Spectacle Meets Sleight of Hand in THE MAGIC PLAY at Actors Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jan 5, 2018

Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Kevin E. Moore announce the cast and creative team for The Magic Play. Featuring magic created by Brett Schneider, The Magic Play by Andrew Hinderaker will be directed by Halena Kays. Performances begin January 23 and run through February 11 in the Pamela Brown Auditorium, as part of the Brown-Forman Series. Tickets are available at 502.584.1205, online at ActorsTheatre.org or in person by visiting the Actors Theatre Box Office at 316 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202.

John Legend to Star in Title Role of NBC's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 19, 2017

Oscar, Golden Globe, Tony and 10-time Grammy Award winner John Legend has been cast as Jesus Christ in NBC's special event JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE IN CONCERT to be aired Easter Sunday, April 1.