Gianna Yanelli News

After three long years, it’s back. Come witness the longest setlist in Feinstein’s/54 Below history as 54 singers perform 54-second versions of their favorite songs, ranging from musical theatre, to pop, to originals, and everything in between. 

FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present DeAnne Stewart (Jagged Little Pill), Jakeim Hart (Sing Street), Gianna Yanelli (Mean Girls) and Alan Mendez in REAL PEOPLE THINGS, an original musical written by Janey Miles Feingold and Bela Konstancja Kawalec on February 10th at 9:45pm. 

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Trade one quaint New England seacoast village for another this fall with the world premiere of Mystic Pizza: A New Musical at Ogunquit Playhouse. Get a first look at video of the production!

Trade one quaint New England seacoast village for another this fall with the world premiere of Mystic Pizza: A New Musical at Ogunquit Playhouse. Through October 2, 2021, Ogunquit Playhouse's 25,000-square-foot, open-air Leary Pavilion is hosting the new musical based on the beloved 1988 romantic comedy that launched the career of Julia Roberts. 

Trade one quaint New England seacoast village for another this fall with the world premiere of Mystic Pizza: A New Musical at Ogunquit Playhouse. Through October 2, 2021, Ogunquit Playhouse's 25,000-square-foot, open-air Leary Pavilion is hosting the new musical based on the beloved 1988 romantic comedy that launched the career of Julia Roberts.

This world premiere is among the best of those presented by Ogunquit Playhouse with a charming, light-hearted story, an incredibly talented cast, costuming that you might still find in the clothes closet in the attic, and a string of 1980s tunes that will have you reminiscing about big hair, neon colors and shoulder pads.

Trade one quaint New England seacoast village for another this fall with the world premiere of Mystic Pizza: A New Musical at Ogunquit Playhouse. From September 1 through October 2, 2021, Ogunquit Playhouse’s 25,000-square-foot, open-air Leary Pavilion will host the new musical based on the beloved 1988 romantic comedy that launched the career of Julia Roberts. Mystic Pizza is produced in association with Lively McCabe Entertainment.

From September 1 through October 2, 2021, Ogunquit Playhouse’s 25,000-square-foot, open-air Leary Pavilion will showcase the new musical based on the beloved 1988 MGM romantic comedy with original story and characters by Amy Holden Jones. Mystic Pizza is produced in association with Lively McCabe Entertainment.

New York Stage and Film announced final casting today for their upcoming summer season, running July 17-August 1, with in-person programming in Poughkeepsie. Additional programming includes Billy Porter’s new Gospel musical Sanctuary as part of New York Stage and Film’s Always On virtual programming, available July 29-August 2.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler is now streaming “Heeere's Tony!”, their final virtual production of the 2020-2021 season.The show is conceived as an unscripted late-night television talk show with a full-length guest interview, Special Guest appearance, a musical guest performance, and a fast-paced character comedy sketch.

Today, we're getting to know Mean Girls vet and musical theatre coach Gianna Yanelli, with whom you can book a shoutout today!

BlurbRaffaele Productions has announced that they will be producing the first-ever amateur production of MEAN GIRLS! The production, which has been abridged and approved by MEAN GIRLS creatives will be directed by original Broadway cast member Gianna Yanelli alongside Dominick Raffaele. 

Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA has announce their new virtual production, “Comedy Tonight!” featuring an ensemble cast of Playhouse alumni. “Comedy Tonight!” was filmed at the Playhouse with safety precautions in place for the entire cast and video production team. Streaming starts March 23rd.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA announces their new virtual production, “Comedy Tonight!” featuring an ensemble cast of Playhouse alumni. 

Debuting in May 2020, Seasons 1 (10 Episodes) and Season 2 (15 Episodes) are now available on YouTube, as well as Instagram @kikisclosetshow. Kiki's Closet features roundtable discussions with BIPOC artists, both onstage and behind the scenes.  

Working on a new song? Want to perfect your audition for an upcoming show? Want to learn from some of Broadway's best? BroadwayWorld's Stage Door is here to help! 

On Sunday, March 7th, Musical Theatre Factory presents a one-night-only event starring musical theatre writing team, Melissa Li and Kit Yan.

This February, BroadwayWorld is committed to celebrating the outstanding contributions that Black artists have made to the American theatre. How can you tune in for Black History month programming? We've rounded up just a few events that highlight that legacy.