Review: EDINBURGH 2024: WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR, Pleasance Dome
Willy’s Candy Spectacular, written by Richard Kraft and Andy Fickman is a musical parody of the infamous Willy Wonka immersive experience in Glasgow back in February, in which families paid £35 for tickets and were greeted with an empty warehouse, two jellybeans for each child and a bizarre character known as The Unknown.
Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY at Ahmanson
Lenz’s production is solid family stuff, a little bit cock-eyed, and easy on the treacle. Knowledge of the original movie is by no means a prerequisite to enjoyment of ACS: TM. If you’re craving certain iconic moments from the movie, rest assured you’ll find them, possibly even amped up or with a musical number built around them.
Interview: A Comforting Sabrina Sloan's Making Full Circles With A CHRISTMAS STORY
Next up at the Ahmanson, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s A Christmas Story opening December 8, 2023 (with previews beginning December 5th). Matt Lenz directs the cast of Chris Carsten, Eric Petersen, Sabrina Sloan, Shelley Regner, Kai Edga, and Henry Witcher; with ensemble members Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Gabbie Fried, Andrew Ge, Juliane Godfrey, Julia Harnett, Michael James, Trent Mills, Kyle Montgomery, Gabriel Navarro, Jane Papageorge, Zeke Bernier, Addalie Burns, Jack Casey, Jordan Coates, Greta Rebecca Kleinman, Kayden Alexander Koshelev, Emilie Ong, Izzy Pike, Jacob Pham and Charlie Stover. Sabrina took some time from her Mother-ing to answer a few of my queries.
Julie Benko, Leslie Uggams, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
Julie Benko, Santino Fontana, Leslie Uggams, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
PITCH PERFECT's Shelley Regner to Perform at 54 Below in November
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Shelley Regner on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Shelley Regner was “literally here the whole time” in Universal’s Pitch Perfect franchise as Barden Bella, Ashley, and the original Mezzo of “Disney DCappella,” performing at Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl.
Disney's DCAPELLA LIVE! Comes to MPAC
Disney's highly acclaimed a cappella group, DCappella comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 8 pm. Tickets are $39-$89.
Disney Music Group's DCapella Brings First Ever North American Tour To The Fox Theatre
Disney's highly acclaimed a cappella group, DCappella, has announced Friday, November 16 as the official release date for their forthcoming self-titled debut album, which will be available at all digital and physical retailers. Following the release will be the group's first ever North American tour, set to launch January 22, 2019 at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL. The multi-city trek is set to hit 40-US markets including Nashville, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago and the Los Angeles area and will make a stop at The Fox Theatre on Sunday, January 27 at 6 p.m. The tour features a contemporary production of new Deke Sharon arrangements of Disney classic and modern hits, bringing to life a truly unique a cappella experience. Skincare company, H2O+ Beauty is the co-sponsor of the national tour.
Tickets To Disney's DCAPPELLA On Sale At Hennepin This Friday
Disney's highly acclaimed a cappella group DCAPPELLA have announced the group's first ever North American tour will launch Jan. 22 in Jacksonville, FL. The multi-city will visit 40 U.S. markets including Nashville, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago, the Los Angeles area and a stop in Minneapolis at the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. The tour features a contemporary production of new Deke Sharon arrangements of Disney classic and modern hits, bringing to life a truly unique a cappella experience. Skincare company, H2O+ Beauty is the co-sponsor of the national tour.
Disney Music Group's DCappella to Visit The Smith Center on First-Ever North American Tour, March 16
Disney's highly-acclaimed a cappella group, DCappella, have announced Friday, Nov. 16 as the official release date for their forthcoming self-titled debut album, which will be available at all digital and physical retailers. Following the release will be the group's first ever North American tour, set to visit The Smith Center in Las Vegas on March 16, 2019. The multi-city trek is set to hit 40-US markets including Nashville, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago and the Los Angeles area. The tour features a contemporary production of new Deke Sharon arrangements of Disney classic and modern hits, bringing to life a truly unique a cappella experience. Skincare company H2O+ Beauty is the co-sponsor of the national tour.
Disney's Highly Acclaimed A Cappella Group DCappella Coming to the North Charleston PAC February 10
Disney's highly acclaimed a cappella group, DCappella, have announced Friday, November 16th as the official release date for their forthcoming self-titled debut album, which will be available at all digital and physical retailers. Following the release will be the group's first ever North American tour, set to launch January 22nd, 2019 at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL. The multi-city trek is set to hit 40-US markets including Nashville, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago and the Los Angeles area. The tour features a contemporary production of new Deke Sharon arrangements of Disney classic and modern hits, bringing to life a truly unique a cappella experience. Skincare company, H2O+ Beauty is the co-sponsor of the national tour.
Disney Music Group's DCappella Announces Debut Album And North American Tour
Disney's highly acclaimed a cappella group, DCappella, have announced Friday, November 16 th as the official release date for their forthcoming self-titled debut album, which will be available at all digital and physical retailers. Following the release will be the group's first ever North American tour, set to launch January 22 nd, 2019 at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL. The multi-city trek is set to hit 40-US markets including Nashville, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago and the Los Angeles area. The tour features a contemporary production of new Deke Sharon arrangements of Disney classic and modern hits, bringing to life a truly unique a cappella experience. Skincare company, H2O+ Beauty is the co-sponsor of the national tour.
Disney Music Group's New A Cappella Group, D Cappella, Featured On AMERICAN IDOL's Disney Night
Disney Music Group's new a cappella singing sensation, D Cappella made their debut appearance Sunday night on the hit ABC music competition series, 'American Idol.' Theseven-member groupperformed classic Disney songs throughout the show's Disney Night themed episode, including favorites from 'The Little Mermaid,' 'Beauty and the Beast,' 'The Lion King,' and 'Aladdin.' The group's co-creator, music director, arranger and artistic producer is Deke Sharon, aka 'the father of contemporary a cappella' (Entertainment Weekly). Their first national tour will launch in 2019.
JENNIFER'S BODY: The Unauthorized Musical From Hell Debuts at El Cid
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.)
The Bellas are Back in Pitch Perfect 3 Available on Digital HD 3/1, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray and DVD 3/20
Now graduated from college, the fabulous Bellas of Barden University are back for one last call in Pitch Perfect 3. Beca, Fat Amy and the rest of the Bellas are off to face a post a cappella champion world in the high-spirited closing act to the franchise that sparked a worldwide phenomenon. Pitch Perfect 3 arrives on Digital on March 1, 2018 and Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand and and via the all-new digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE on March 20, 2018from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Filled with all-new musical performances, a hilarious gag reel, never-before-seen deleted footage and more, the exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus features makePitch Perfect 3 a must-own film.