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KENNETH FERRONE is a Director and Emmy-Nominated Producer with credits encompassing Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theater, Television and Film. For the stage, Kenneth directed the Broadway-bound musical, THE WANDERER, based on the life of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist, Dion DiMucci, which premiered at Paper Mill Playhouse in Spring 2022. He directed the 1st National Tour of CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE 90’S MUSICAL as well as Stellar’s live-streamed production from the Bourbon Room in Hollywood. Kenneth collaborated with Jerry Seinfeld and Colin Quinn to create COLIN QUINN: THE NEW YORK STORY, which was named a 2015 “Critic’s Pick” by the New York Times and was filmed for Netflix. Off-Broadway, he directed the world premiere play, WHEN BLOOD RAN RED (National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene), LUCY POHL: HI HITLER (Cherry Lane), and SISTAS (St Lukes Theatre; Off-Broadway Alliance & Audelco Noms), which was produced for TV by RLJ Entertainment and aired on BET. Kenneth recently directed the workshop production of new musical, BORN COUNTRY, and is currently developing a new musical based on the South Korean work, CRAZY BREAD. As Associate Director, he has worked with Tina Landau, Scott Ellis, Terry Kinney, and Gregory Mosher. Credits include the 12-Time Tony Nominated Broadway musical, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, including the 1st National Tour and prime-time cable broadcast on Nickelodeon, the Broadway Revival of LOVE LETTERS starring Brian Dennehy and Mia Farrow, the Broadway musical, WONDERLAND, the Tom Kitt and Nell Benjamin musical, DAVE (Arena Stage), Tarrell McCraney’s HEAD OF PASSES (Mark Taper Forum); Maltby & Shire’s WATERFALL (Pasadena Playhouse & The 5th Ave); Zack Zadek’s DEATHLESS (Goodspeed); and the a-cappella musical, IN TRANSIT (Primary Stages). For the screen, Kenneth produced the live broadcast specials: GREASE LIVE! (10 Emmy nominations; 5 wins, including “Best Special Class Program,”) RENT on Fox (5 Emmy Noms.) and ANNIE LIVE! on NBC. He Produced the musical television series, RISE, as well as two seasons of SMASH on NBC. Additional TV credits include drama series, DECEPTION and IRONSIDE, as well as the upcoming APPLE+ action series, ECHO 3. Kenneth is a Northwestern University alum and a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. @KennethFerrone

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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2022]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Associate Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Associate Director

CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE 90s MUSICAL (1st National Tour, 2019) - Director



THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL (1st National Tour, 2019) - Associate Director



SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (Broadway, 2017) - Associate Director



LOVE LETTERS (Broadway, 2014)- Associate Director



WONDERLAND (Broadway, 2011)- Associate Director



DAVE (Regional, 2018) - Associate Director



HEAD OF PASSES (Regional, 2017) - Associate Director



DEATHLESS (Regional, 2017) - Associate Director



IN TRANSIT (Off-Broadway, 2010) - Associate Director



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Jamie Muscato to Join Eric McCormack, Rachel Tucker, and More In WILD ABOUT YOU Concert

Jamie Muscato will be joining Eric McCormack, Rachel Tucker, Oliver Tompsett, and Tori Allen-Martin in the new musical in concert Wild About You, which is making its World Premiere at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Exclusive: Get a First Listen to 'High' From WILD ABOUT YOU World Premiere Recording

Get an exclusive first listen to 'High' from the world premiere recording of Wild About You!

Unofficial Musical Adaptation Of Nicholas Sparks' A WALK TO REMEMBER Comes to Nashville

'Only Hope: A Musical Tribute to A Walk to Remember' will come to Music City for a strictly limited two-night engagement in April 2024!

Listen: Joaquina Kalukango Sings 'What I'm Here to Find' From WILD ABOUT YOU World Premiere Recording

Listen to Joaquina Kalukango sing 'What I'm Here to Find' from the world premiere recording of Wild About You!

Christy Altomare, Joey McIntyre, Joy Woods & More to Lead THE WANDERER Industry Presentation

The Wanderer, the musical about the life and music of Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Dion DiMucci, will have an invitation-only pre-Broadway industry presentation on November 10 at Carroll Music Studios in New York City.

Now Hiring: Community Engagement Manager, Company Manager, & More - BWW Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 8/24/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Jessica Phillips, Analise Scarpaci & Jennifer Fouché to Lead BORN COUNTRY Industry Reading

On May 5, 2023, Mara Burros Sandler from Be Forward Productions will present an industry reading of Born Country, a new musical with music from chart-topping country artists and a book by Eric Holmes and Erin Holmes.

Final Standings Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards

The final standings have been announced as of Tuesday, December 27th for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; Paper Mill Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; at Jersey City Theater Center Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; Paper Mill Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Idina Menzel, Beth Malone, Jose Llana, Mykal Kilgore & More to Star in THE BIG MIX at Little Island

Little Island, New York City’s new public park in Hudson River Park by W. 13th Street, announced today the complete casting for The Big Mix, a three-week, three-holiday, one-of-a-kind performance party. Get the scoop on who's performing and how to attend!

See Andrew Barth Feldman, Lillias White & More Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below

Next week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Against The Wall: The Songs Of Zach Spound Comes to Feinstein's/54 Below

Zach Spound makes his Feinstein's/54 Below debut with a concert of world premieres, as well as songs from Leap (NMI/Disney New Voices Award), What The F*ck Is Going On?, and a suite from his new, anatomical actor-musician musical, In This Body.

Review Roundup: THE WANDERER at Paper Mill Playhouse

Read what all the critics had to say about Paper Mill Playhouse's world premiere of The Wanderer, the new Broadway-bound musical based on the life and music of Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer, Dion DiMucci, just celebrated its opening night including the New York Times and more.

VIDEO: Dion DiMucci Joins Curtain Call for THE WANDERER!

Paper Mill Playhouse is presenting the world premiere of The Wanderer, the new Broadway-bound musical based on the life and music of Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer, Dion DiMucci. Watch Dion DiMucci and the cast at the curtain call.

BWW Review: THE WANDERER at Paper Mill Playhouse-Musical Theatre to Treasure

Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting the vibrant world premiere of The Wanderer. Based on the life and music of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Dion DiMucci, it features a stellar cast that performs an array of memorable and legendary songs.

Photos/Video: First Look at Broadway-Bound THE WANDERER at Paper Mill Playhouse

All new production photos and video have been released for Paper Mill Playhouse's world premiere of The Wanderer, the new Broadway-bound musical based on the life and music of Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer, Dion DiMucci.

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