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FUNNY GIRL Begins Broadway Preview Performances Tonight
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 26, 2022


FUNNY GIRL begins previews on Broadway tonight, Saturday March 26, 2022, on the 58th  Anniversary of the Opening Night of the original production, at the August Wilson Theatre (245 W. 52nd Street). Produced by Sonia Friedman, Scott Landis and David Babani, this highly anticipated, first-ever Broadway revival stars Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Beanie Feldstein as Fanny Brice, Tony and Olivier Award nominee Ramin Karimloo as Nick Arnstein, Jeff Award winner Jared Grimes as Eddie Ryan and five-time Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch as  Mrs. Rose Brice.

VIDEO: Beanie Feldstein, Ramin Karimloo, and More in Rehearsal For FUNNY GIRL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2022


The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Funny Girl is beginning performances this month! Check out all new footage from rehearsals!

VIDEO: Beanie Feldstein and Ramin Karimloo Talk FUNNY GIRL Rehearsals
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Feb 25, 2022


Funny Girl is about to make its return to Broadway! The first-ever revival of the musical will have its first preview at the August Wilson on March 26 and officially open on April 24. The show's stars Beanie Feldstein (Fanny Brice) and Ramin Karimloo (Nick Arnstein) sat down together to talk about their favorite moments from the show's rehearsal process.

FUNNY GIRL Announces Complete Cast and Creative Team
by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 7, 2022


The complete cast and creative team for the highly anticipated new Broadway production of FUNNY GIRL. Find out everyone involved in the production.

Christiani Pitts, Jelani Remy, Andrew Call, and More Will Lead Reading of TRAILS Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2021


Lorin Latarro (Is There Still Sex in the City?, Mrs. Doubtfire, Waitress, Almost Famous) helms an industry reading of the new musical in development Trails on December 10.

A COMMERCIAL JINGLE FOR REGINA COMET Will Present An ASL Interpreted Performance This Saturday Matinee
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2021


A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet, the first new musical to premiere in New York since the pandemic began, will present an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performance this Saturday, November 20th at 3:00pm at the DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street), in partnership with Broadway SIGNs!

A COMMERCIAL JINGLE FOR REGINA COMET Cast Recording to be Released in 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2021


A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet, the first new musical to premiere in New York since the pandemic began, announced today that the Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording of the new musical will be released by Time–Life Records in early 2022.

A COMMERCIAL JINGLE FOR REGINA COMET Announces Extension
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2021


Due to popular demand, the producers of A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet announced today that they are extending the run of the world premiere musical by a week – or 7/8ths of a Hannukah – and it will now play its final performance on Sunday, November 21st at 7:00 pm at the DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street).

Photos: See Bryonha Marie Parham, Alex Wyse & Ben Fankhauser in A COMMERCIAL JINGLE FOR REGINA COMET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2021


A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet, the first new musical to premiere in New York City since the shutdown began, today released a first look at the production photos for the show!

Digital Lottery Announced for A COMMERCIAL JINGLE FOR REGINA COMET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2021


 A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet, the first new musical to premiere in New York City since the shutdown began, announced today a digital lottery for $39 tickets to the show. The lottery will be available for select performances. Lottery opens the day before the performance at 10:00AM and winners will be drawn two hours before the performance.

A COMMERCIAL JINGLE FOR REGINA COMET Begins Performances Off-Broadway Tomorrow
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2021


A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet, the first new musical to premiere in New York City since the shutdown began, begins performances tomorrow, Friday, September 17th at the DR2 Theatre (103 E. 15th Street), ahead of an official opening night set for Monday, September 27, with the strictly limited engagement set to run through Sunday, November 14th, 2021.

Box Office for A COMMERCIAL JINGLE FOR REGINA COMET Opens Today at the Daryl Roth Theatre Off-Broadway
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 9, 2021


A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet begins previews on Friday, September 17th, at the DR2 Theatre (103 E. 15th Street), with an opening night set for Monday, September 27th. The strictly limited engagement is set to run through Sunday, November 14th, 2021.

VIDEO: Alex Wyse and Ben Fankhauser Perform “One Hit Song” from A COMMERCIAL JINGLE FOR REGINA COMET
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2021


A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet, the first completely new musical to premiere at an off-Broadway venue since the shutdown began, released today a composer's demo lyric video of “One Hit Song”.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for A COMMERCIAL JINGLE FOR REGINA COMET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2021


Featuring book, music, and lyrics by Alex Wyse ('Indoor Boys', Spring Awakening) and Ben Fankhauser (Newsies, Beautiful), with direction by Marshall Pailet (Baghdaddy, Triassic Parq), this world premiere musical begins previews on Friday, September 17th, at the DR2 Theatre (103 E. 15th Street), with an opening night set for Monday, September 27th.

Bryonha Marie Parham Joins the Cast of A COMMERCIAL JINGLE FOR REGINA COMET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2021


Announced today is the complete casting for the world premiere off-Broadway musical A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet. Starring as ‘Regina Comet’ is Bryonha Marie Parham, who will be joined by A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet creators Alex Wyse, and Ben Fankhauser to complete the cast.

New Musical A COMMERCIAL JINGLE FOR REGINA COMET by Alex Wyse and Ben Fankhauser to Premiere Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2021


The first new musical to premiere off-Broadway since the pandemic shutdown has been announced: A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet. Featuring book, music, and lyrics by Alex Wyse and Ben Fankhauser, this world premiere musical begins previews on Friday, September 17th, at the DR2 Theatre, with an opening night set for Monday, September 27th.

Jason Robert Brown, Savion Glover, Priscilla López & More Join NYPL's I'M STLL HERE Benefit
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2021


The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts announced today that Jason Robert Brown, Savion Glover, Priscilla López, Susan Stroman, Marisha Wallace, and Christopher Wheeldon have joined the growing list of Broadway stars participating in I'm Still Here: A Virtual Benefit for the Billy Rose Theatre Division, airing June 23, 2021 on Broadway On Demand at 8pm EST and 8pm PST. The fundraiser will help raise critical funds for the Library for the Performing Arts' beloved Theatre Division as it celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.

VIDEO: Watch CURSED Virtual Benefit Concert for BC/EFA- Live at 7:30pm
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2021


A fractured fairy tale written by Billboard Music Award winner Zach Adam and Eidan Lipper, Artistic Director of the Tel-Aviv Musical Theatre Academy, Cursed turns the classic Beauty and the Beast on its head to tell the story of Gabriel, a struggling writer, who embarks on the quest for his great novel and in the process finds an unexpected beauty, a surprising beast, an unlikely prince charming, and a struggling father just trying to do the best he can with what he's got.

VIDEO: First Look at CURSED Virtual Concert Starring Donald Webber Jr., Bonnie Milligan, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2021


A fractured fairy tale written by Billboard Music Award winner Zach Adam and Eidan Lipper, Artistic Director of the Tel-Aviv Musical Theatre Academy, Cursed turns the classic Beauty and the Beast on its head to tell the story of Gabriel, a struggling writer, who embarks on the quest for his great novel and in the process finds an unexpected beauty, a surprising beast, an unlikely prince charming, and a struggling father just trying to do the best he can with what he's got.

VIDEO: Check Out a Teaser for the CURSED Virtual Concert Starring Donald Webber Jr., Bonnie Milligan & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2021


A concert version of the developmental work Cursed, a new musical, will stream beginning April 6, 2021, at 7:30PM eastern. Although the stream is free, donations are being accepted in support of the BC/EFA Red Bucket campaign through April 15.

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