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Peter Pan 

 
at Mount Saint Joseph Academy
 
 

Elise Nicely
Directed/Produced By:
 

Marlee Larson
 
Marketing Director : Sophia Settelen
                                    Stage Crew Director: Parker Leaming 
 
 
 
 
 

Adult Producers: Ms. Beren and Ms. Cilio

Main Moderator: Mrs. Goldschmidt 

Tuesday Moderator: Mrs. Leaming

 

Welcome to MSJA’s production of Peter Pan!

This is an entirely student-led production, however none of this could happen without the help from our amazing faculty. On behalf of the cast and creative team, we would like to thank the following:

Mrs. Goldschmidt 

Mrs. Cilio

Ms. Cilio

Ms. Beren

Mrs. Leaming

Mrs. Borras

Sister Charlene

Dr. Sullivan

The Arts Association

National Honors Society

Mrs. Nicely

Mr. Larson

Ms. Stables

Ms. Parker

Ms. Pavlik 

Thank you so much for your endless support! 

STORY SUMMARY:

Peter Pan tells the magical story of a boy who never grows up. One night in London, Peter Pan visits the nursery of the Darling children—Wendy, John, and Michael—to retrieve his lost shadow. With the help of his tiny, spirited companion Tinker Bell, Peter teaches the children to fly, whisking them away to the fantastical world of Neverland, an island filled with pirates, Boy Scouts, and the Lost Boys. In Neverland, the children experience thrilling adventures and face dangers, especially from the sinister Captain Hook, a cunning pirate determined to get revenge on Peter for cutting off his hand.

Cast

Annie Pavlik
Peter Pan
Addy Edwards
Wendy Darling
Mary Pavlik
Captain Hook
Claire Greiner
Michael Darling
Lily Carlino
John Darling
Madi Baker
Tinker Bell
Giulianna Masucci
Tootles
Isabella Durso
Pans
Sophia Parker
Nibs
Claudia Fisk
Pots
Phoebe Breslin
Starkey
Justina Price
Smee
Halo K. Hall
Skylight/Noodles
Taylor O’Neill
Mrs. Darling
Francesca Welty
Liza
Olivia Breslin
Scout
Nora Burton Sampson
Eagle Scout
Zoe McCubbin
Chattering Chipmunk
Madelynn Durso
Finch

Creative Team

Elise Nicely

Director/Producer/Music/Sound

Marlee Larson

Director/Producer

Sophia Settelen

Marketing Director

Parker Leaming

Stage Crew Director

Ana Telischak

Stage Crew

Cece Gallen

Stage Crew

Bella Bisignaro

Stage Crew

Tierney Williams

Stage Crew

Zoe Rodriguez

Stage Crew

Abishai Lazaro

Stage Crew

Lauren Majeski

Stage Crew

Morgan Knight

Stage Crew

Messages from Family/Friends

Parker Leaming: I guess you aren't "Little P" anymore. Couldn't be prouder of you and who you have become. All my love, ma.

Halo Hall: Break a leg, Halo! We love you and look forward to seeing you shine in your first Acadram production. -Mom and dad

Elise: Je ne sais même pas par où commencer, tant ce spectacle était véritablement incroyable. Du tout premier instant jusqu’au noir final, on sentait à quel point tu avais mis ton cœur, ta vision et ton dévouement dans chaque détail. Ta mise en scène a donné vie à cette histoire d’une manière si puissante et réfléchie, et regarder le tout se déployer était honnêtement à couper le souffle. Le rythme, l’émotion, les choix artistiques que tu as faits—tout s’assemblait avec une telle beauté qu’il est impossible de ne pas voir toi dans chaque moment. Être assise dans le public et voir ma meilleure amie s’épanouir pleinement dans son élément a été une expérience incroyablement spéciale. Tu as dirigé ce spectacle avec confiance, créativité et un immense respect pour toutes les personnes impliquées, et cela se ressent profondément. Ce n’était pas simplement une excellente production—c’était le reflet de ton talent, de ton leadership et de la passion immense que tu as pour ce que tu fais. Je suis infiniment fière de toi et tellement reconnaissante de pouvoir dire que j’ai été témoin de quelque chose d’aussi extraordinaire. Tu devrais être incroyablement fière de toi, parce que ce spectacle était vraiment unique. Félicitations pour une production remarquable—tu as absolument tout réussi. 💙🎭 -Maddy Wayne

Parker: I am so proud of your hard work and for taking on a leadership role! Once again you stepped up and impressed us. -Dad

To Halo: Sweetheart SHINE like the shining star you are! Love, Nana 

Elise Nicely: Great job I’m glad I got to finally see it! -Coryn

Elise Nicely: Can’t wait to see this production that you’ve worked so hard on and your official directorial debut! We just know it’s going to be amazing! Knock em dead!! - Mom and Dad
 
Elise Nicely: I know you’ve put in a lot of hard work into being one of the Directors for the show and I can’t wait to see your vision on stage. I have every faith in you and know with just “a little pixie dust” the show will be amazing! Love you and I’m so proud of you for taking this on! Love, Me-Me
 
Claire Greiner: Great job Claire Air! Doing this with you was one of the highlights of my year. All the laughs and sarcastic comments from you will always be lasting memories! - Annie Pavlik
 
Sophia Parker: Great job Parker! I’m so glad we did this together! You are amazing and hilarious and I will always remember this experience with you! - Annie Pavlik
 
Giulianna Masucci: Great job Gi! This has been the best time with you! I will forever remember this fun experience with you! - Annie Pavlik
 
Claudia Fisk: Great job Claudia! I’m really glad you decided to roll up to all of our rehearsals! You are the best understudy Mount theatre has ever seen! - Annie Pavlik
 
Giulianna Masucci: Oh Toodles, have fun up there! We love you! - Mom, Dad, and Tino
 
Giulianna Masucci: To my beautiful Giulianna. You grew up so fast.. so beautiful, so smart . You have given me many reasons to be so proud of the young sweet lady you have grown up to be . But nothing beats me telling the world you are my granddaughter. You always make so very proud! Now, show them how it's done! Love you to Neptune and beyond ❤️ -Nonna Anna
 
Annie Pavlik: Congrats. Can't wait to see Peter Pan flying across the stage. - Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop
 
Mary Pavlik: It'll be fun watching you twirling your mustache. Congrats! - Mom- Mom and Pop-Pop
 
Mary: Love u sooo much -Sophia
 
Annie Pavlik: OH HEY PP , always remember and never forget "The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it". Love, your Tettie
 
Mary Pavlik: You know, I have the strangest feeling that I've seen that ship before. A long time ago, when I was very young. Tick Tock Captain Hook, Tick Tock. Love, your Tettie
 
Giulianna Masucci: Your hard work and talent really show. Have an amazing performance — we’re cheering you on.  - Uncle Chris and Uncle Thomas
 
Annie Pavlik: We are so proud of our Peter Pan! Shoot for the stars and never grow up, Annie. Keep thinking lovely thoughts, and we'll see you in Neverland! Love, Mom and Dad
 
Mary Pavlik: To our favorite villain, Captain Hook! We are so proud of your wickedness. Congratulations on being the best pirate around! Love, Mom and Dad
 
Mary Pavlik: I’m sure you will “hook” the audience with your performance!!! Love you❤️-Aunt Reenie
 
Annie Pavlik: Be like Peter Pan- don’t grow up!!! Have a great time doing this show. Love you -Aunt Reenie
 
Mary and Annie Pavlik: Good luck, girls!!! Have so much fun! Love you - Aunt Reenie
 
Mary Pavlik: You are a shining star, Mary! As Captain Hook says, Bravo!!!! Love, the Gaylord family
 
Annie Pavlik: We are so proud of you Annie and look forward to your performance as Peter Pan! Love, the Gaylord family
 
Addy Edwards: Dear Addy, Second star to the right and straight on till morning! Watching you soar has been pure magic. You’ve always believed in fairies, adventure, and doing what’s right. Plus, you’ve always kept the Lost Boys in line both at home and on stage.You were born to play Wendy! We love you more than all of Neverland. -Dad, Mom, Jackson, Sam, and Drew
 
 
 

Meet the Company

Annie Pavlik

Peter Pan
Annie Pavlik - Peter Pan Annie Pavlik is very excited to be a part of Acadram’s 2026 show, Peter Pan! She has previously been in musicals such as Annie Jr., Beauty and the Beast Jr., Finding Nemo Jr., and Singin’ in the Rain. She would like to thank her directors, her friends in the cast and crew, and her parents for unwavering support!

Addy Edwards

Wendy Darling
Addy Edwards - Wendy Darling Addy Edwards is a Sophomore at Mount Saint Joseph Academy and has been in many shows including, Beauty and the Beast, Moana, Addams Family and many more. Addy would like to thank her family, friends, and supporters who have come to watch her take on the role of Wendy Darling.

Mary Pavlik

Captain Hook
Mary Pavlik - Captain Hook She is a freshman at the Mount and this is her first Acadram play. She is the role of Captain Hook this year and is very honored to have received this role. She is so excited for you to see her! She hopes to do it again next year.

Claire Greiner

Michael Darling
Claire Greiner - Michael Darling Thank you to the student leaders, and her fellow cast and crew members. She is so excited to put on her first Acadram show with everyone!

Lily Carlino

John Darling
Lily Carlino - John Darling Lily is a senior here at the Mount and she’s ecstatic about finally taking part in Acadram. While Lily has not been in any of the other student run shows at the Mount she has had the pleasure of being in the Musicals: Singing in the Rain, Matilda, The Wizard of Oz, and Freaky Friday. Lily tips her hat to the cast, crew, directors, and everyone else who helped to make this show possible.

Madi Baker

Tinker Bell
Madi Baker - Tinker Bell Theater has been a part of her life for as long as she can remember, and it’s a passion she can’t imagine ever giving up. After participating in Acadram last year, she knew she wanted to return for another incredible experience. She is so grateful to her friends and family for their unwavering support throughout the years — she couldn’t do this without you!

Giulianna Masucci

Tootles
Giulianna Masucci - Tootles Giulianna is so excited to perform in MSJA's production of Peter Pan as Tootles! You may have seen her in the ensemble of Mount's fall musical, Singin' in the Rain, or singing with the Glee club in the winter concert. She would like to congratulate and thank her fellow cast members as well as the crew and student leaders for such an amazing show.

Isabella Durso

Pans
Isabella Durso - Pans Isabella is so excited for her third Acadram show! She previously was featured in Mount’s productions of Singin’ in the Rain and Matilda and in Acadram’s productions of Little Shop of Horrors and Brothers Grimm Spectactulon. She is a part of Mount’s Glee Club and Sweet Mads. Additionally, she takes voice lessons for Snyder School of Singing. She would love to thank her family and friends for their endless support!

Sophia Parker

Nibs
Sophia Parker - Nibs Thank you Mary and Annie for helping her memorize lines

Claudia Fisk

Pots
Claudia Fisk - Pots Claudia Fisk did musicals in middle school and was so excited to participate in Peter Pan. She is so thankful for the cast and crew who let her help out this year.

Phoebe Breslin

Starkey
Phoebe Breslin - Starkey She is so excited for her first play!

Justina Price

Smee
Justina Price - Smee Justina is very excited to be a part of her third MSJA Acadram production. She has previously played in Acadrams presentations of “Little Shop of Horrors” and “The Brothers’ Grimm Spectacular.” Additionally, she has performed in Mount’s musical production of “The Wizard of Oz”, “Matilda”, and “Singin’ in the Rain”. Justina is currently a junior and is active in Acadram, Glee Club, Orchestra, Jazz Band, and other clubs. She would like to thank the directors, especially Marlee, cast and crew for all their hard work, as well as her family and friends for all of their support.

Halo K. Hall

Skylight/Noodles
Halo K. Hall - Skylight/Noodles Halo is a Junior in Mount Saint Joseph Academy. This is her first acadram show and she’s ecstatic. She’s had experience doing the Mount musical theater productions in the past. Halo is involved in Robotics, National Art Honors Society, Diversity Council Campanile and Greek Lives club. She would like to thank the cast and producers for putting so much time into this production.

Taylor O’Neill

Mrs. Darling
Taylor O’Neill - Mrs. Darling Taylor O’Neill is ecstatic to join this year’s production of Peter Pan! She has performed in shows such as Aladdin Jr., Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr., Matilda, and Singin’ in the Rain. This year, she is very excited to play the role of Mrs. Darling. She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her journey.

Francesca Welty

Liza
Francesca Welty - Liza Francesca is so excited to be a part of her first Acadram performance! She would like to thank her friends for encouraging her to join and her family for supporting her love for performing arts!

Olivia Breslin

Scout
Olivia Breslin  - Scout She is so happy to be doing her first Acadram show, in her senior year!

Nora Burton Sampson

Eagle Scout
Acadram is her favorite club. The directors are her favorite people ever.

Zoe McCubbin

Chattering Chipmunk
Zoe McCubbin - Chattering Chipmunk She was in stage crew for Singing in the rain, stage crew in Mary Poppins in 7th grade, and she is doing Mathletes.

Madelynn Durso

Finch
Madelynn Durso - Finch She is a freshman at Mount Saint Joseph Academy.

Elise Nicely

Director/Producer/Music/Sound
Elise Nicely - Director/Producer/Music/Sound Elise is thrilled to be making her directorial debut! She has been in countless musical theater productions in the past. Some of her credits include: Barbara Maitland (Beetlejuice), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Miss Hannigan (Annie), Dorothy (Wizard of Oz), Michael Darling (Peter Pan), Dora Bailey (Singin’ in the Rain), Countess Lily (Anastasia), and soon will be performing in Holy Ghost Prep’s Catch Me If You Can as Paula Abagnale. She is the class of 2027’s vocal scholar and participates in all performing groups such as Sweet Madelines, Orchestra, and Glee Club. She would like to thank the amazing cast and crew for all of their hard work and for dealing with all of the ups and downs that come with putting on a show. She also would like to thank Mrs. Borras and Mr. Schmauk for being endlessly supportive of her. She also wants to shout out Marlee, Phia, and Parker for working so hard on this show with her. Finally she would like to thank Mia Dezzi and Maddy Wayne for being her family at the Mount and, of course, her family for always being there for her and dealing with her craziness. Enjoy the show and thank you for supporting Acadram!

Marlee Larson

Director/Producer
Marlee Larson - Director/Producer Marlee, who is one of the directors of this year’s show, is super excited for Acadram’s production of Peter Pan. This is Marlee’s third year in Acadram, she played the Crab Person and the Sorceress freshman year in Brothers’ Grimm Spectaculathon and the Waitress last year in Little Shop of Horrors. Last year she also served as the junior director along with Elise Nicely, and this year she is a co-director of the show! Marlee is currently a junior at the Mount.

Sophia Settelen

Marketing Director
Sophia Settelen - Marketing Director Phia has been a part of acadram for 4 shows. Being in clue and brothers Grimm, and working behind the scenes for little shop of horrors and Peter Pan!

Parker Leaming

Stage Crew Director
Parker Leaming  - Stage Crew Director Tech and stage crew head! Senior, this is her first and last year!

Ana Telischak

Stage Crew
Ana Telischak  - Stage Crew Ana has previously been part of stage crew for Acadram’s production of Little Shop of Horrors as well as the fall musical’s production of Singing in the Rain. She is excited to continue working with her friends and the amazing community involved to help make this year’s production magical.

Cece Gallen

Stage Crew
Cece Gallen - Stage Crew Cece is excited to do stage crew for Peter Pan. She has previously done stage crew for Matilda and Singing in the Rain, and was the News Reporter in Little Shop of Horrors.

Bella Bisignaro

Stage Crew
Bella Bisignaro  - Stage Crew Bella is very excited to be stage crew this year. She was previously a part of the last Acadram show. Bella wants to thank the directors and the amazing cast and crew for their hard work.

Tierney Williams

Stage Crew
Acadram is her favorite club. The directors are her favorite people ever.

Zoe Rodriguez

Stage Crew
Acadram is her favorite club. The directors are her favorite people ever.

Abishai Lazaro

Stage Crew
Acadram is her favorite club. The directors are her favorite people ever.

Lauren Majeski

Stage Crew
Acadram is her favorite club. The directors are her favorite people ever.

Morgan Knight

Stage Crew
Acadram is her favorite club. The directors are her favorite people ever.

Photos

Blocking Rehearsal
Blocking Rehearsal Act 2, Scene 2
Act 2, Scene 2Peter, Wendy, Michael, and John (tech rehearsal)
Peter, Wendy, Michael, and John (tech rehearsal)

While You Wait For the Show:

Video: WICKED Star Jordan Litz Shares Experience Running NYC Marathon and Performing on Broadway

On Sunday, November 2, Jordan Litz achieved an incredible feat. Not only did the performer run in the New York City Marathon, but he was also on the boards dancing through life as Fiyero in both performances of Wicked on Broadway.

Litz visited TODAY to talk all about it, sharing his preparation for the big day and how he got through it all. Before Sunday, he took to social media to request that fans shout "Fiyero" to him on the course to cheer him on. "[I heard them] the entire last five miles, coming up on 5th Ave. And I needed it because I was deep in the pain cave at that point," he shared.

The performer finished the marathon at around 12:50, giving him less time to get to the Gershwin Theatre than he had hoped. "I finished about half an hour later than I had originally planned to finish, which made getting to the theater so much more complicated," said Litz. "We got there just in time for half hour... [I] walked on stage, piled as much food as I could into my system, and then I blacked out," he laughed. "I finished 'Dancing Through Life' and I thought, 'That's one of the best Dancing Through Life's I've done in weeks.'"

Check out the full interview with the performer now. Litz, a competitive swimmer who competed in the 2012 US Olympic Trials, joined the Broadway company of Wicked as Fiyero on May 16, 2023, and has since performed over 1,500 shows. In the New York City marathon, his final time came in at 3:40:53. 

Lesli Margherita, Max Clayton Among Audience Members in THE MUPPET SHOW Special

On Wednesday, Disney debuted a brand-new episode of The Muppet Show, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the original series. A full audience was present to witness the characters make their long-awaited return to the Muppet Theatre, and, among the eclectic mix of humans and Muppets, eagle-eyed Broadway fans may have noticed two familiar faces in the crowd.

Broadway alum Lesli Margherita (Gypsy, Matilda) took to Instagram to share a screenshot from the special, confirming that she was in the audience when it was taped last year.

A self-professed "Muppet freak," she thanked choreographer Christopher Gattelli and director Alex Timbers for her inclusion in her post, adding, "Loving The Muppets as much as we do made you both the exact right people to bring this back when it's needed the most."

Margherita can be seen sitting in the crowd alongside fellow Broadway star Max Clayton, who is currently starring in Chicago. Take a look at the two performers in the screenshot below.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

In The Muppet Show, Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the Muppet gang are all back for the brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with special guest Sabrina CarpenterMaya Rudolph will also appear as a guest star alongside Carpenter and executive producer Seth Rogen

From 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, The Muppets Studio and Point Grey Pictures, the special event is directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, who also serves as executive producer. Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver and Alex McAtee are executive producers for Point Grey Pictures; David Lightbody, Leigh Slaughter and Michael Steinbach are executive producers for The Muppets Studio; Sabrina Carpenter, Albertina Rizzo, Matt Vogel and Eric Jacobson are executive producers.

Veteran Muppet performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman, and Matt Vogel performed the majority of the Muppet characters in this production, supported by a talented team of additional performers. Dave Goelz, who has performed with The Muppets for over 50 years, was one of the performers on the original The Muppet Show and originated the characters Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, among many others. 

The original series, The Muppet Show, created by Jim Henson, ran from 1976 through 1981 and aired in over 100 countries, featuring notable guest stars, including Elton John, Johnny Cash, Diana Ross, Julie Andrews, Bernadette Peters, Debbie Harry, Gladys Knight, Liza Minnelli, Paul Simon and many others. During its run, the series earned Emmy, GRAMMY, Peabody, BAFTA and numerous other awards.

Check out our guide to the best of Broadway during the original run here.  All five seasons of The Muppet Show are currently available to stream on Disney+.

Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande Confirmed to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande have been confirmed to star in a new stage production of Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical, Sunday in the Park with George. Performances will begin at the Barbican Centre, London in Summer 2027.

Sunday in the Park with George has music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. The production will be directed by Marianne Elliott, with design by Tom Scutt.

Tickets for the season at the Barbican will go on sale in May 2026 and will only be sold via the official Barbican website and box office.  Sunday in the Park with George is produced by Empire Street Productions and presented in association with the Barbican. All further information about the production will be announced at a later date.

Grande previously appeared in the original Broadway cast of Jason Robert Brown's 13: The Musical and played Penny Pingleton in the 2016 NBC live telecast of Hairspray.

Bailey began his career as a child actor in Royal Shakespeare Company productions and by eight was performing as Gavroche in a West End production of Les Misérables. He starred in Othello in 2013, The York Realist in 2018, c*ck in 2022, and Richard II in 2025. He also notably appeared in the London revival of The Last Five Years in 2016 and the West End gender-swapped revival of Company in 2019.

This production would reunite Grande and Bailey, who appeared as Glinda and Fiyero, respectively, in the films Wicked and Wicked: For Good. It would also reunite Bailey with Elliott, with whom he previously worked on the 2018 production of Company.

About Sunday in the Park With George

Sunday in the Park With George premiered on Broadway in 1984, starring Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters. The musical won the 1985 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, two Tony Awards for design (and a nomination for Best Musical), and numerous Drama Desk Awards. Several subsequent revivals followed, including the 2005–2006 UK production first presented at the Menier Chocolate Factory, its 2008 Broadway transfer, and a 2017 Broadway revival, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford.

The show was last seen in London at the Menier Chocolate Factory, opening on November 14, 2005, and closing on March 17, 2006. The production starred Daniel Evans and Anna-Jane Casey, with direction by Sam Buntrock. The production transferred to the Wyndham's Theatre in London's West End, opening on May 23, 2006, and closing on September 2, 2006. Jenna Russell replaced Casey. The revival received six Olivier Award nominations overall, and won five in total including Outstanding Musical Production, Best Actor in a Musical and Best Actress in a Musical.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Rialto Chatter: Regé-Jean Page Will Make Stage Debut in New THE GREAT GATSBY Adaptation in London

A new stage adaptation of The Great Gatsby may be heading to the West End, led by Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page. As reported by Baz Bamigboye of Deadline, the production is written by Joel Horwood and Maria Aberg, will be directed by Michael Longhurst, and will begin performances this fall, in a theater to be announced.

“The Great Gatsby has always been a story incredibly close to my heart, and I couldn’t be more excited about bringing this new adaptation to life in London’s West End,” Page wrote, in an exclusive statement for Deadline.

”I’ve been looking for the right thing to do on stage for years, and this piece’s delicate balance of spectacle and real human intimacy is something Mike [Longhurst] and I have always looked to excite and move audiences with," he said.

Page went on to share that this new adaptation "has as sharp an interest in the social critique of the times in F Scott Fitzgerald’s original, as it does their devastating effect on the fragile, flawed people trying to live and dream through them."

Read more on Deadline.

About The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby is a 1925 tragedy novel by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, near New York City, the novel depicts first-person narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire obsessed with reuniting with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan.

There have been several other stage adaptations of The Great Gatsby, with one currently running on Broadway and on National Tour. In 2023, this musical adaptation, with music and lyrics by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen and a book by Kait Kerrigan began a one-month limited engagement at the Paper Mill Playhouse. The production transferred to Broadway for previews on March 29, 2024, and opened officially on April 25th, 2024.

In Spring 2024, Gatsby: An American Myth, with music and lyrics by Florence Welch and Thomas Bartlett and a book by Martyna Majok premiered at the American Repertory Theater. On May 25, 2024, the show began previews and opened officially on June 5 of the same year. It closed on August 3rd, 2024.

About Regé-Jean Page

Regé-Jean Page is a British actor best known for his role in the first season of Netflix's period drama Bridgerton in 2020. He has also appeared in the series Waterloo Road (2015) on BBC One, Roots (2016) on History, and For the People (2018–2019) on ABC, and has since had roles in the action film The Gray Man (2022), the fantasy film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023), and the spy caper Black Bag (2025).

CHESS Is Getting a New Broadway Cast Recording

Producers Tom Hulce, Robert Ahrens and The Shubert Organization along with Creative Partners Productions have just announced that Chess will record a Broadway cast album on Monday, January 26, 2026. A release date will be announced shortly.

Starring Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit, Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, CHESS also features Hannah Cruz, Tony Award nominee Bryce PinkhamBradley Dean, Tony Award nominee Sean Allan Krill and an ensemble that includes Kyla Bartholomeusz, Daniel BeemanShavey Brown, Emma Degerstedt, Casey Garvin, Adam Halpin, Sarah Michele Lindsey, Michael Milkanin, Aleksandr Ivan Pevec, Aliah James, Sydney Jones, Sean MacLaughlin, Sarah Meahl, Chloé Nadon, Ramone Nelson, Fredric Rodriguez Odgaard, Michael Olaribigbe, Katerina Papacostas, Samantha Pollino, Adam Roberts, Regine Sophia, Travis Ward-Osborne and Katie Webber.

Featuring a new book by Emmy Award winner Danny Strong (“Dopesick”), with music and lyrics by Emmy and Tony Award nominees ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winner Tim Rice (Evita), based on an idea by Tim Rice, this new production is directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening) and choreographed by Drama Desk Award nominee Lorin Latarro (Waitress) with original orchestrations by Anders Eljas, orchestrations by Anders Eljas and Brian Usifer (Swept Away) and music supervision by Brian Usifer. The album features music direction by Ian Weinberger, and producers Brian Usifer, Benny Andersson, Ludvig Andersson, Michael Mayer.

CHESS features scenic design by Tony Award winner David Rockwell (She Loves Me), costume design by Tom Broecker (Call Me Izzy), lighting design by four-time Tony Award winner Kevin Adams (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), sound design by John Shivers (Kinky Boots) and video design by Tony Award nominee Peter Nigrini (Hell’s Kitchen). Johanna McKeon (Funny Girl) will serve as Associate Director and Travis Waldschmidt (Hello, Dolly!) will serve as Associate Choreographer. Casting is by Jim Carnahan C.S.A. and Jason Thinger C.S.A. Hair, Wig and Makeup Design are by Luc Verschueren for Campbell Young Associates. CHESS is general managed by TT Partners.

CHESS is produced by Tom Hulce, Robert Ahrens and The Shubert Organization along with Creative Partners Productions and co-produced by Mary Maggio, Nederlander Presentations Inc., Stephen & Nancy Gabriel, Carl Moellenberg, Danny Strong, Benny Andersson, Tim Rice, Björn Ulvaeus, Ludvig Andersson, Robert Fox, Lea Michele, Scott Abrams, 2 On The Aisle, The Broadway Investor’s Club, Ruth Hendel, John Gore Organization, Michael Mayer & Stark Sands, Judith Ann Abrams & Peter May, James Bolosh & Hillary Wyatt, Ira Pittelman, Kate Cannova, Jamie deRoy, Chema’s Checkmates, Bradford & Melissa Coolidge, Jonathan Farkas, Jeffrey Finn, Willette & Manny Klausner, Kors Le Pere Theatricals, Lang Entertainment Group, Maestro Invest, Stephanie P. McClelland, No Guarantees Productions, Ostar Adam Riemer, Vivek J. Tiwary, Tom Tuft, Lee / Schild, Bijoux / Glass, Byrnes Lamon, Davault Braun, Dickinson / Federman, Kolson / Prisand, Mo Maxi, Nabatoff / Kamler, Trichter / Fink, Burkhardt Stern, and O’Connor / YSSM. CHESS is presented by arrangement with Three Knights, The Shubert Organization and Robert Fox Ltd.

CHESS is a seductive showdown of love, loyalty, and power on a global stage. As two of the greatest chess players in the world compete for something beyond victory, the woman between them is caught in a high-stakes battle of desire and devotion.

Video: Jonathan Bailey Talks Fiyero's Transformation in WICKED: FOR GOOD Featurette

In a new featurette for Wicked: For Good, Jonathan Bailey speaks about the dramatic transformation of his character Fiyero as seen in the new movie. Warning: plot spoilers ahead for the film and the stage musical.

"The Scarecrow transformation was always going to be a real point of focus and conversation," says Bailey in the video. "The big challenge in terms of acting is maintaining emotional continuity while radically shifting form. It really is a story about choosing love firercly, freely and without regret."

Watch the featurette, where Bailey highlights the sacrifice Fiyero makes for Elphaba and the powerful bond that keeps them connected, even as he takes on a different form. 

Wicked: For Good is now in theaters. Opening on November 21, the movie brought in $150 million in North America during its opening weekend, plus $76 million internationally, bringing its global total to $226 million. Wicked: For Good marks the biggest opening weekend for a film based on a Broadway musical, beating a record set by the first film last year. As of December 11, the movie has grossed more than $444 million worldwide

Get tickets to see Wicked: For Good in theaters. Listen to the soundtrack here and check out our exclusive conversation with composer John Powell and arranger Stephen Oremus.

Wicked: For Good picks up after the 2024 blockbuster. Elphaba, now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard. 

Wicked: For Good is directed by Jon M. Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Ariana Grande as Glinda, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Ethan Slater as Boq, and Marissa Bode as Nessarose. Other cast members include Tony-nominee Colman Domingo as the voice of the Cowardly Lion and Sharon D. Clarke (Caroline, or Change) as the voice of Elphaba’s childhood nanny, Dulcibear.

Matthew Morrison Will Return to Broadway in JUST IN TIME

Screen Actors Guild Award winner and Tony Award, Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Matthew Morrison will star as Bobby Darin in the Broadway musical JUST IN TIME. He will play a strictly limited 3-week engagement beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Circle in the Square Theatre. 

“Our show is made to fit like a glove around all kinds of virtuoso performers.  I'm thrilled to get back in there and tailor the material so it's personal to Matthew Morrison, his journey, his many talents, and to welcome him back home to Broadway where he belongs," said co-book writer Isaac Oliver.

As BroadwayWorld reported last month, two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan will star as Bobby Darin in the record-breaking, award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated smash hit musical Just In Time beginning April 21, 2026. Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff will play his final performance on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

About Matthew Morrison

Matthew Morrison is a versatile actor who is recognized for his work on-stage and on-screen. He has been nominated for Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Awards.  Morrison made his debut on Broadway in Footloose, but his big break came when he was cast as heartthrob Link Larkin in the hit Hairspray. Morrison was later nominated for a Tony Award for his role in The Light in the Piazza and received a Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for 10 Million Miles. He also starred in the Tony-winning Broadway revival of South Pacific at Lincoln Center Theater, and as “J.M Barrie” in the musical Finding Neverland.  Morrison received two Drama Desk nominations for his role and won the category of Favorite Actor in a Musical in the Broadway.com Audience Awards.  In addition to his Broadway tenure Morrison is probably best known for starring in Fox’s musical comedy series “Glee,” where he played the director of the glee club, Mr. Schuester.  The show was created by Ryan Murphy and received the Golden Globe award “Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical” in 2010 and 2011 and won The Screen Actors Guild Award for best ensemble. Morrison was also nominated for Best Actor those years.  Morrison has many other iconic roles on TV/Film, but most notably on the hit CBS show “The Good Wife,” where he played the role of U.S. Attorney, Conor Fox, through the series finale, and as Paul Stadler throughout Season 13 and 14 of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy.”  Morrison has released four studio albums.  His debut, self-titled album through Mercury Records in 2011 which featured an A-list lineup of guest artists including Sting, Gwyneth Paltrow and Sir Elton John. And most recently, “Where It All Began,” which is a Broadway standards record that was produced by the legendary Phil Ramone

About Just in Time

Matthew Morrison returns to Broadway as Bobby Darin, the legendary singer whose short but remarkable life took him from teen idol to global sensation, inspiring generations of performers who followed.  JUST IN TIME is an exhilarating new musical that will transport audiences into an intimate, swinging nightclub complete with a live band, a stellar ensemble cast, and iconic Bobby Darin hits including “Beyond the Sea,” “Mack the Knife,” “Splish Splash," and “Dream Lover.” Discover the man behind the music who pushed back against the record labels to chart a new course for himself on the charts – a once-in-a-lifetime talent who knew his time was limited and was determined to make a splash before it was too late. 

Developed and directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers (Moulin Rouge), JUST IN TIME invites audiences to experience the great American entertainer’s meteoric journey – from soaring highs to crushing lows – featuring a live on-stage band performing Bobby Darin’s iconic hits including “Beyond the Sea,” “Splish Splash,” “Dream Lover,” and “Mack the Knife,” with a cast that includes Sarah Hyland (“Modern Family”), Sadie Dickerson (Vladimir), Tony Award winner Michele Pawk (Wicked), Joe Barbara (A Bronx Tale The Musical), Drama Desk Award nominee Emily Bergl (Good Night, Oscar), Lance Roberts (The Music Man), Caesar Samayoa (Come From Away), Claire Camp (Cats), Julia Grondin (Funny Girl), Valeria Yamin (Moulin Rouge!), Tari Kelly (Mr. Saturday Night), Matt Magnusson (A Wonderful World), Khori Michelle Petinaud (Lempicka), Larkin Reilly (Bad Cinderella), and Jeffrey Schecter (A Chorus Line).   

JUST IN TIME began performances Monday, March 31, 2025, and opened to critical acclaim on Saturday, April 26, 2025, and has a book by Tony Award winner Warren Leight (Side Man) and Isaac Oliver (Intimacy Idiot, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), music supervision and arrangements by Tony Award nominee Andrew Resnick (Parade), Outer Critic Circle and Drama Desk Award-winning orchestrations by Tony nominees Andrew Resnick and Michael Thurber, choreography by Shannon Lewis (“Saturday Night Live,” Fosse) and is based on an original concept by Ted Chapin and Jonathan Groff. JUST IN TIME features scenic design by two-time Tony Award winner Derek McLane (Death Becomes Her), costume design by eight-time Tony Award winner Catherine Zuber (Moulin Rouge!), lighting design by Tony Award winner Justin Townsend (Here Lies Love) and sound design by Tony Award winner Peter Hylenski (Maybe Happy Ending). Scott Rowen is the Production Stage Manager and Live Wire Theatrical is the General Manager.

Atlantic Records’ JUST IN TIME (Original Broadway Cast Recording) was nominated for the 2025 Grammy Award for “Best Musical Theater Album,” and is available now on vinyl and CD, and all digital platforms.  Produced by Tom Kirdahy, two-time GRAMMY® winner Bill Sherman, Andrew Resnick, and Alex Timbers; co-produced, recorded, and mixed by five-time GRAMMY® winner Derik Lee, with Robert Ahrens serving as executive producer, the album features fan-favorite showstoppers “Splish Splash” and “This Could Be the Start of Something Big / Just In Time.”

Video/Photos: BRIDGERTON Season 4 Part 2 Trailer Highlights Forbidden Romance

The romantic stakes have been raised in the new trailer for Part 2 of Bridgerton Season 4. Following the release of Part 1 last month, the last batch of episodes for the season will be available to watch on Netflix beginning February 26. 

The official trailer previews the difficulty surrounding Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek's relationship, as society prevents the two lovers from being together due to their opposing social status. Viewers can also catch a glimpse at some of the other relationships this season, including Violet Bridgerton and Lord Marcus Anderson, Francesca and Lord John Stirling, and Will Mondrich and his wife, Alice. 

Like Part 1, the conclusion of the season will consist of four episodes. Check out the trailer and new photos below.

In the new season, Bohemian second son Benedict refuses to settle down, despite pleas to the contrary from matriarch Lady Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell). Until — at Violet’s masquerade ball, Benedict is awestruck by a masked, mysterious Lady in Silver. With the reluctant help of his sister Eloise (Claudia Jessie), Benedict sets out in society to uncover the young lady’s identity. But in fact, his heart’s desire is not in society at all — she is a resourceful maid called Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), working for the formidable Lady of the house, Araminta Gun (Katie Leung).

When fate brings Benedict and Sophie back together, Benedict wrestles between the reality of his affection for this intriguing maid and the fantasy of the Lady in Silver — unaware that they are the same person. Will Benedict’s inability to see these women as one in the same derail the undeniable spark between him and Sophie? And can love truly conquer anything — even a cross-class connection forbidden by society?

Inspiring Benedict’s journey are the marriages of his siblings —including Francesca (Hannah Dodd) to John Stirling (Victor Alli), and Colin (Luke Newton) to Penelope (Nicola Coughlan), who faces new challenges as a now public gossip columnist.

Series regulars for the new season include Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Yerin Ha (Sophie Baek), Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton), Victor Alli (Lord John Stirling), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Julie Andrews (Lady Whistledown), Lorraine Ashbourne (Mrs. Varley), Masali Baduza (Michaela Stirling), Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Bridgerton), Hannah Dodd (Francesca Stirling), Daniel Francis (Lord Marcus Anderson), Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton), Florence Hunt (Hyacinth Bridgerton), Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Will Tilston (Gregory Bridgerton), Polly Walker (Portia Featherington), Emma Naomi (Alice Mondrich), and Hugh Sachs (Brimsley)

Kate Bridgerton (Simone Ashley), Isabella Wei (Posy Li), Michelle Mao (Rosamund Li), and Katie Leung (Lady Araminta Gun) round out the cast.

Photo Credit: Liam Daniel/Netflix


Victor Alli, Masali Baduza


Emma Naomi, Martins Imhangbe


Isabella Wei, Katie Leung, Michelle Mao


Luke Thompson


Nicola Coughlan


Yerin Ha

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我刚刚看了我最好的朋友亲自导演的演出,到现在还在微笑。🍩✨ 真的太精彩了——非常有创意、很有趣,而且充满了真情。你能感觉到她在每一个细节里投入的用心和热情,一切都呈现得非常美好。 整个体验竟然让我想起了一个 fonut(一种“假的甜甜圈”)。一开始看起来很熟悉,但当你真正体验的时候,就会发现它其实是完全独特的东西——出乎意料、有点惊喜,而且比你原本想象的更特别。这个演出给我的感觉也是这样:有趣、原创,而且完全体现了她自己的风格。 真的为你能自己导演这部作品并创造出这么难忘的演出而感到骄傲。已经迫不及待想看到你接下来会创作什么了!🎭💫
Maddy
我刚刚看了我最好的朋友亲自导演的演出,到现在还在微笑。🍩✨ 真的太精彩了——非常有创意、很有趣,而且充满了真情。你能感觉到她在每一个细节里投入的用心和热情,一切都呈现得非常美好。 整个体验竟然让我想起了一个 fonut(一种“假的甜甜圈”)。一开始看起来很熟悉,但当你真正体验的时候,就会发现它其实是完全独特的东西——出乎意料、有点惊喜,而且比你原本想象的更特别。这个演出给我的感觉也是这样:有趣、原创,而且完全体现了她自己的风格。 真的为你能自己导演这部作品并创造出这么难忘的演出而感到骄傲。已经迫不及待想看到你接下来会创作什么了!🎭💫

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