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Interview: EXORCISTIC's Choreographer Camal Pugh Always Excited to Extract Budding Talent
by Gil Kaan - Aug 8, 2023

HRS Productions and Orgasmico’s Exorcistic: The Unauthorized Rock Musical Parody of The Exorcist has taken up residence at Three Clubs in Hollywood playing Fridays and Saturdays through September 22, 2023. This original rock musical co-directed by Chadd McMillan and Alli Miller-Fisher, features book, lyrics and music by Michael Shaw Fisher. Camal Pugh choreographed the triple-threat cast of: Nick Bredosky, Brian Logan Dales, Kim Dalton, Frankie Grande, Emma Hunton, Mitchell Gerrard Johnson, Janaya Mahealani Jones, Jesse Merlin, Michael Shaw Fisher, Leigh Wullf and Gabby Sanalitro. Rotating Diva guests include: Carly Jibson, Garret Clayton, Jeff Sumner, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Elle Deran, Matt Shively and Brendan Hunt. Camal took some time between his teaching and creating to answer a few of my queries.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: April 24-25- with Mandy Gonzalez, Andrea McArdle and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2021

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, April 24-25, 2021.

Mary Hollis Inboden Joins Actors Training Center's THE SHOW GOES ON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2021

Actors Training Center  is continuing to add more star power, unforgettable performances and two raffle prizes to its annual fundraiser, The Show Goes On, with streaming beginning Sunday, April 25 at 4 p.m. CDT via the Swell Fundraising site.

Rachel Brosnahan, Phillipa Soo, Tony Goldwyn & More to Take Part in Actors Training Center Spring Gala THE SHOW GOES ON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2021

Actors Training Center has announced dates, performers and more of its annual fundraiser, The Show Goes On, with streaming beginning Sunday, April 25 at 4 p.m. CDT via the Swell Fundraising site and is available through Sunday, May 2.

BWW Review: Not To Be Missed NEVER BEEN KISSED - THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL At Rockwell
by Gil Kaan - Feb 3, 2020

The musical parodies hits just keep coming at Rockwell Table & Stage! Popular (sometimes cult) flicks get infused with pop songs resulting in a new twist on the film, and sometimes on the songs. With NEVER BEEN KISSED - THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL, cleverly written by Jordan Ross Schindler, the vocally-gifted, triple-threat cast perform their most entertaining, live, in-your-face version of Drew Barrymore's 1999-starrer Never Been Kissed.

BWW Flashback: Cameron Dallas' Journey to His Broadway Debut in MEAN GIRLS
by Abigail Charpentier - Jan 17, 2020

As the start of his limited run in a?oeMean Girlsa?? approaches, Cameron Dallas is finding where he belongs in the Broadway community.

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL Makes Its Way Back To Los Angeles
by Julie Musbach - Apr 29, 2019

The '90s will be back with a vengeance this summer at the new and improved Main Stage Theatre at Hollywood's historic The Three Clubs (1123 Vine Street) when I Know What You Did Last Summer: The Unauthorized Musical slices and dices its way back to LA following last year's sold-out freshmen premiere!

Freeform Begins Production on Jordan Sparks Comedy Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 6, 2019

Today, Freeform began production on its highly anticipated upcoming comedy series “Unrelated” (fka “Besties”), with actor and director Michael McDonald (“MADtv,” “Brooklyn Nine Nine”) set to direct the first episode.

Gigi Zumbado, Jessika Van and Davi Santos Cast in Freeform's BESTIES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 20, 2019

Today, Freeform announced that newcomer Gigi Zumbado, Jessika Van (“Seoul Searching”) and Davi Santos (“Tell Me a Story,” “47 Meters Down: Uncaged”) have joined the previously announced cast of Jordin Sparks, Matt Shively and Brooks Brantly in the highly anticipated new comedy series “Besties” (working title).

Jordin Sparks, Matt Shively, and Brooks Brantly Cast in New Freeform Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 5, 2019

Today, Freeform announced that Jordin Sparks (“Sparkle”), Matt Shively (“The Real O'Neals”) and newcomer Brooks Brantly have been cast in the highly anticipated new comedy series “Besties” (working title).

VIDEO: Netflix Shares the Trailer for Upcoming Comedy FATHER OF THE YEAR Starring David Spade
by Macon Prickett - Jun 29, 2018

When a drunken debate between two recent college graduates about whose father would win in a fight is taken seriously by their idiot dads, jobs are lost, relationships ruined, futures destroyed, and best friends come of age as they come to grips with who their fathers really are. Starring David Spade, Nat Faxon, Joey Bragg, Matt Shively, and Bridgit Mendler. Father of the Year hits Netflix on August 10th.

TV Pilot Roundup: Which Broadway Stars Will We See on the Small Screen Next Season?
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2018

Many Broadway favorites have filmed pilots this year including Phillipa Soo, Lesli Margherita, Brian d'Arcy James, Andy Karl, and more. As the year continues, the networks are beginning to make decisions on what will be picked up for a full series, and what won't see beyond the pilot.

Emily Osment, Matt Shively, Denée Benton and Jessie Ennis Join New CBS Comedy Pilot 25
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 13, 2018

According to Deadline, Emily Osment and Matt Shively are set to star in the new CBS comedy pilot '25'. Also joining the cast are actresses Denée Benton and Jessie Ennis.

JENNIFER'S BODY: The Unauthorized Musical From Hell Debuts at El Cid
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2018

Jennifer's Body: The Unauthorized Musical From Hell, based on the 20th Century Fox film starring Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, and Chris Pratt, debuts at El Cid beginning Thursday, March 1st. Adapted for the stage by Jordan Ross (Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical Experience, The Unauthorized OC Musical) and directed by Joey Bybee, Diablo Cody's cult classic about a small-town girl turned evil succubus raises even more hell on stage with an early 2000s pop/rock soundtrack in this unauthorized campy send-up. (And, the show obviously includes Low Shoulder's Through The Trees because Low Shoulder are American heroes and we need them now more them ever.)

Photo Coverage: Go Inside Karaoke for a Cause at BROADWAY ACTS FOR WOMEN
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 8, 2017

Just last night, A is For presented Broadway Acts for Women- a star-studded karaoke event hosted by Cecily Strong. The special event featured Emmy winner Martha Plimpton, Tony winner Michael Cerveris, Hamilton star Mandy Gonzalez, Hamilton star Brian D'Arcy James, Award winner Keith Carradine, Tony nominee Jenn Colella, Bronx Tale's Ariana DeBose, Noah Galvin & Tony nominee Rebecca Luker. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special night and you can check out photos below!

Photo Flash: Kate Shindle, Alison Bechdel and More Celebrate FUN HOME's Opening at the Ahmanson
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2017

The Tony Award-winning musical 'Fun Home' opened last night, February 22, at the Ahmanson Theatre and continues through April 1, 2017. BroadwayWorld has photos from the starry opening festivities below!

Photo Flash: THE KING AND I National Tour Opens at The Pantages
by Ashlee Latimer - Dec 19, 2016

The National Tour of The King and I, which won a Tony Award for Best Revival in 2015, is opened at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles last night, and will play through January 21st, 2017. Stars of the stage and screen, including original cast members of one of Rodgers and Hammerstein's most beloved classics, came out in droves to celebrate the opening, and we've got all of the lovely red carpet photos below!

BWW Interview: Martha Plimpton on Season 2 of THE REAL O'NEALS and the Show's Affect on the Parents of LGBT Youth
by Alan Henry - Oct 28, 2016

For Martha Plimpton going to work on The Real O'Neals is her day job - but for the LGBT youth and their parents all over the world, it's more than just entertainment. In an era post Glee which brought gender and sexual identity to the forefront of teen minds each week, The Real O'Neals is unique as it's one of the only shows which airs on a major network during primetime where the protagonist is a teenage boy who happens to be gay.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'The Real F Word' Episode of THE REAL O'NEALS
by - Mar 11, 2016

On the next episode of ABC's THE REAL O'NEALS titled "The Real F Word", it’s Kenny’s first day back at school since coming out, and he uses a certain “F word” to describe himself, which then backfires.

KABCTV to Take Fans Behind-the-Scens of THE OSCARS in Virtual Reality
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 26, 2016

ABC Owned Television Station ABC7 (KABCTV) in Los Angeles is launching a 360 VR experience on Oscar® Sunday that takes viewers behind the scenes of The Oscars the week leading up to the show