Young Broadway Actor News

Ring Them Bells: A Birthday Celebration for John Kander
2025-05-19 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W 43rd St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
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Featuring Jeremy Gumbs (The Scottsboro Boys, The Lion King).
Join us and our favorite emcee, Alan Cumming, on Monday, May 19th to celebrate beloved songwriter John Kander’s 98th birthday. A remarkable roster of Roundabout favorites and brand new friends will take the stage for a once-in-a-lifetime concert showcasing the life and career of the composer of such shows as Cabaret, Chicago, and Kiss of the Spider Woman.

LIGHTS OUT: NAT "KING" COLE Opening Night
2025-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | New York Theatre Workshop, 79 East 4th St, New York, NY, 10003, United States
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MYSTIC CONVERSATIONS Closing Night
2025-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Theatre Row, 410 W 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036, United States
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Ethan Mathias: Outside the Lines
2025-05-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
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Featuring Ethan Mathias (The Last Boy)!
SOLO CABARET DEBUT
SINGING/DANCING ENTERTAINER
SPECIAL GUEST: HANNAH JANE
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: TRACY STARK
DIRECTED BY: LENNIE WATTS

Shrek the Musical - NBPS
2025-05-17 | North Broward Preperatory School, 7600 Lyons Rd, Coconut Creek, FL, 33073, United States
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Sofie Poliakoff
(Parade)
as Pinocchio

The Wright Way 15th Anniversary
2025-05-16 21:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | 54 Below, 254 W 54th St. Cellar, New York, NY, 10019, United States
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Featuring Blaire DiMisa (Cracked Open), Ethan Mathias (The Last Boy), and Lena Josephine Marano (The Goodbye Girl)!
The Wright Way Coaching is a national performing arts program whose artists have found success on Broadway, film, and television like Cody Braverman (Leopoldstadt, Mrs. Doubtfire), Annie Braverman (Disney’s Frozen), Sofie Poliakoff (Parade), Colby Kipnes (Grey House), Ben Laxton (The Book of Mormon), Maggie McDowell (Kinky Boots), Susie Carroll (The Prom), Ethan Joseph (MJ the Musical), Jackson Greenspan (Charlie and The Chocolate Factory national tour), and more. This concert is in celebration of The Wright Way’s 15th Anniversary and will star some of Wright Way’s top talents. Featuring a live band and a cast of over 15 singing some of Broadway and pops best hits, there is bound to be a bop for everybody.
Directed by Joe Barros (Gigi, Cagney), with music direction by Steve Smith, come and enjoy a feel good show celebrating 15 years of mentorship, and self-discovery through artistry. This community has built a family of artists that continually support each other through all their trials and successes. Come join the family in the party and celebration of Wright Way’s 15 years!

"Hurry Up Tomorrow" Release Date
2025-05-16 | Movie Theaters
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Featuring Jenna Ortega (New York Spectacular, Netflix’s “Wednesday”)!

"Forever" Begins Streaming
2025-05-08 | Netflix
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Featuring Niles Fitch (The Lion King, “This is Us” on NBC)!

CRACKED OPEN First Preview
2025-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Theatre 4 at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street, New York, 10036, United States

Kids Rock for Kids Presents Brooklyn Music Lab
2025-05-03 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Bitter End, 147 Bleecker St, New York, NY, 10012, United States
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Featuring Scarlett London Diviney (A Soulful Christmas)!
BROOKLYN MUSIC LAB is a nonprofit offering young musicians a combination of performance opportunities, mentorship from industry professionals, and a community where they can safely grow and connect with other musicians. Whether it’s performing, recording, releasing music, building their audiences or finding a supportive network, we fill the gaps that often leave musicians struggling. Follow Brooklyn Music Lab and sign up for alerts to be the first to know! www.brooklynmusiclab.com

Young Voices Against Brain Cancer (In-Person and Livestream)
2025-05-03 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | The Green Room 42, 570 10th Ave, New York, NY, 10036, United States
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Featuring Antonio J. Watson (Tina, This Ain’t No Disco), Eve Johnson (The Net Will Appear), Jacob Morrell (Shadowlands), and Lena Josephine Marano (The Goodbye Girl)! Music direction by Joshua Turchin (Forbidden Broadway).
Young Voices Against Brain Cancer (YVABC) is a biannual Fundraiser for the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) Brain Cancer Research. It was founded in 2023 by Ariela Rozentul together with the MSK and has already raised over $13K in just over a year. Ariela has been in professional Theater and Film/TV industry for over 10 years and she unites together many of her friends from the industry in the fight against brain cancer. YVABC team includes the most amazing and talented young performers whose credits include shows like Matilda, Annie, On Your Feet, Caroline or Change, Tina, Frozen, etc plus TV shows like American Idol, FBI, Marvellous Mrs Maisel, Sesame Street and many many more.

"Rust" Release Date
2025-05-02 | Movie Theaters
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Featuring Patrick Scott McDermott (Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Flying Over Sunset)!

"Another Simple Favor" Release Date
2025-05-01 | Movie Theaters
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Featuring Joshua Satine (Leopoldstadt)!

LIGHTS OUT: NAT "KING" COLE First Preview
2025-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | New York Theatre Workshop, 79 East 4th St, New York, NY, 10003, United States

DRAG: THE MUSICAL Closing Night
2025-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | New World Stages, 340 W 50th St, New York, NY, 10019, United States

MYSTIC CONVERSATIONS Opening Night
2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Theatre Row, 410 W 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036, United States

MYSTIC CONVERSATIONS First Preview
2025-04-26 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Theatre Row, 410 W 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036, United States

GYPSY Cast Recording Digital Release
2025-04-25 | Music Streaming Platforms
Available wherever you stream your music!

"Until Dawn" Release Date
2025-04-25 | Movie Theaters
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Featuring Ella Rubin (Broadway’s The Rose Tattoo, “The Idea of You”)!

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Opening Night
2025-04-22 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Marriott Marquis Theatre, 210 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States

Broadway Kids
2025-04-19 12:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Triad, 158 W 72nd St, New York, NY, 10023, United States
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Featuring Antonio J. Watson (Tina, This Ain’t No Disco), Charlotte Surak (Waitress), Devin Trey Campbell (MJ, Kinky Boots), and Samuel Li Weintraub (Miss Saigon)!
BROADWAY KIDS NYC brings together a talented ensemble of young performers poised to become the stars of tomorrow. This dynamic musical revue showcases an electrifying mix of beloved Broadway hits and contemporary favorites, all performed with youthful energy and show-stopping talent in the heart of New York City.
Two Performances – 12pm and 3:30pm.
Before purchasing a ticket, please refer to the Cast List.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Looking Ahead, a program of the Entertainment Community Fund, tailored to help professional young performers and their families to build community, gain education and support while navigating the unique challenges associated with working in the entertainment industry.
www.lookingaheadprogram.org.

GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. Opening Night
2025-04-16 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street, New York, 10003, United States

Take One: Smile Concert Presentation
2025-04-15 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | AMT Theater, 354 West 45th St, New York, 10036, United States
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Featuring Lena Marano (The Goodbye Girl)!
Before Smile debuted on Broadway with a sparkling score by Marvin Hamlisch and Howard Ashman, an entirely different (and equally brilliant) score was created by Marvin Hamlisch and Carolyn Leigh (Wildcat, Little Me). It was put on the shelf after Leigh’s death. Now, for the first time in public, the Hamlisch/Leigh’s score will be heard in all its glory!

Picasso in Paris: The Artist You Know. The Story You Don’t.
2025-04-14 21:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | 54 Below, 254 W 54th St. Cellar, New York, NY, 10019, United States
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Featuring Pearl Scarlett Gold (Leopoldstadt, Urinetown)!
Experience an exclusive concert presentation of Picasso in Paris; a curated, abbreviated version of the groundbreaking musical set during the Nazi occupation of France. This special performance highlights the story’s powerful themes and music, capturing Picasso’s moral journey as he navigates love, art and resistance. Witness the creation of “The Lost Dove,” a symbol of hope and defiance, in this vivid exploration of the resilience of the human spirit. Designed to showcase the story and music, this concert offers a compelling glimpse into a transformative work celebrating the power of art in the face of oppression. Picasso in Paris has a book co-written by Sir Kenneth Hawkins and Paul Cozby, music by Cozby, Luis Bañuelos, and Patrick Ray Andrews, and lyrics by Cozby.

ACCORDING TO HOWARD Closing Night
2025-04-13 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Theatre at St. Jeans, 150 E. 76th Street, New York, 10021, United States

ACCORDING TO HOWARD Opening Night
2025-04-06 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Theatre at St. Jeans, 150 E. 76th Street, New York, 10021, United States

BOOP Opening Night
2025-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Broadhurst Theater, 235 W 44th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States

ACCORDING TO HOWARD First Preview
2025-04-05 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Theatre at St. Jeans, 150 E. 76th Street, New York, 10021, United States

GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. First Performance
2025-04-03 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street, New York, 10003, United States
