Jun. 22 – 30: Ashley Blanchet, Ben Crawford, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada, Kelvin Moon Loh, Eric Jordan Young, Holly Ann Butler, Tommy Bracco, Harrison White, Debby Lennon and Michael Hobin Set for The Muny’s Production of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

The Muny is presenting Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST starring Ashley Blanchet as Belle, Ben Crawford as the Beast, Claybourne Elder as Gaston, Ann Harada as Mrs. Potts, Kelvin Moon Loh as Lumber, Eric Jordan Young as Cogsworth, Holly Ann Butler as Babette, Tommy Bracco as Lefou, Harrison White as Maurice, Debby Lennon as Madame de la Grande Bouche and Michael Hobin as Chip, June … Continue reading Jun. 22 – 30: Ashley Blanchet, Ben Crawford, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada, Kelvin Moon Loh, Eric Jordan Young, Holly Ann Butler, Tommy Bracco, Harrison White, Debby Lennon and Michael Hobin Set for The Muny’s Production of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Erin Quill’s BroadwayCon Panels: 7/8 – RISE: AAPIs and Pop MT Musicals with ALADDIN’s Shoba Narayan and BEETLEJUICE’s Kelvin Moon Loh; 7/9 – Writing Our Way Out: writing our own stories with Helen Park, Daniel K. Isaac and Ralph B. Peña

Erin Quill is presenting and moderating two panels at BroadwayCon. This afternoon’s panel is RISE: AAPIs and Pop MT Musicals with ALADDIN’s Shoba Narayan and BEETLEJUICE’s Kelvin Moon Loh in New Yorker Hotel – Grammercy Park Suite from 3:40pm -4:40pm.  Click here for more information on the panel. The New Yorker Hotel is located at 481 8Th Ave. New York, NY. Erin will be talking to Shoba … Continue reading Erin Quill’s BroadwayCon Panels: 7/8 – RISE: AAPIs and Pop MT Musicals with ALADDIN’s Shoba Narayan and BEETLEJUICE’s Kelvin Moon Loh; 7/9 – Writing Our Way Out: writing our own stories with Helen Park, Daniel K. Isaac and Ralph B. Peña

Rep. Elizabeth Weight Presents Jason Ma with Special Citation from the Utah State Legislature Honoring the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of His Musical GOLD MOUNTAIN; Limited Run at West Valley Performing Arts Center Ends Run

There is nothing like going out with a bang and on a high note. Rep. Elizabeth Weight (D-District 31) presented two-time ASCAP Foundation Award recipient Jason Ma with his first Official Citation honoring the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s world premiere production of his original musical, Gold Mountain, for which he wrote the book, music and lyrics, before the evening performance at the West Valley Performing Arts Center … Continue reading Rep. Elizabeth Weight Presents Jason Ma with Special Citation from the Utah State Legislature Honoring the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of His Musical GOLD MOUNTAIN; Limited Run at West Valley Performing Arts Center Ends Run

Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr. Ends Limited Run on November 20

The Utah Shakespeare Festival is presenting the world premiere production of Gold Mountain, an original musical by Jason Ma, in November of 2021. Alan Muraoka is directing, having been at the helm for multiple workshops, presentations, and concert versions of the piece since 2015. This marks a return to Utah for Gold Mountain. A staged concert, starring Broadway’s Ali Ewoldt(Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables), … Continue reading Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr. Ends Limited Run on November 20

Photo Diary: Inside Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr.

Last week, I flew to Salt Lake City for the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s world premiere production of Gold Mountain, a new musical by two-time ASCAP Foundation Award recipient Jason Ma, currently playing a limited run through November 20 at the West Valley Performing Arts Center in West Valley City, UT. The world premiere of Gold Mountain, part of the Thrive 125 celebration of 125 years of Utah statehood, … Continue reading Photo Diary: Inside Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr.

Photos: Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr.

The Utah Shakespeare Festival is presenting the world premiere production of Gold Mountain, an original musical by Jason Ma, in November of 2021. Alan Muraoka is  directing, having been at the helm for multiple workshops, presentations, and concert versions of the piece since 2015. This marks a return to Utah for Gold Mountain. A staged concert, starring Broadway’s Ali Ewoldt(Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables), … Continue reading Photos: Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr.

Tony-Winning Utah Shakespeare Festival to Present World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr., Nov. 4-Nov. 20

The Utah Shakespeare Festival is presenting the world premiere production of Gold Mountain, an original musical by Jason Ma, in November of 2021. Alan Muraoka is slated to direct, having been at the helm for multiple workshops, presentations, and concert versions of the piece since 2015. This marks a return to Utah for Gold Mountain. A staged concert, starring Broadway’s Ali Ewoldt(Phantom of the Opera, … Continue reading Tony-Winning Utah Shakespeare Festival to Present World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr., Nov. 4-Nov. 20

In Rehearsal with Tina Landau’s Tina and Friends: BYOB Pride Concert on Little Island with Stephanie Hsu, Kelvin Moon Loh, Allan K. Washington, Bill Irwin, Jason Danieley, Jon Michael Hill, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Stacey Sargeant, Libby Winters, Tony Yazbeck, Jared Grimes, and Jodie Landau

So much joy!! I got to celebrate Pride on Little Island, New York City’s new public park in Hudson River Park by W. 13th Street, photographing the dress rehearsal of Artist-in-Residence Tina Landau’s Tina and Friends: BYOB (Bring Your Own Beautiful) at The Amph on Saturday afternoon. The Pride month headliner for Little Island, Tina & Friends: BYOB (Bring Your Own Beautiful) was Tina’s celebration of inclusion and all … Continue reading In Rehearsal with Tina Landau’s Tina and Friends: BYOB Pride Concert on Little Island with Stephanie Hsu, Kelvin Moon Loh, Allan K. Washington, Bill Irwin, Jason Danieley, Jon Michael Hill, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Stacey Sargeant, Libby Winters, Tony Yazbeck, Jared Grimes, and Jodie Landau

Jun. 26: Tina & Friends: BYOB (Bring Your Own Beautiful) to Feature Jason Danieley, Jared Grimes, Jon Michael Hill, Stephanie Hsu, Amber Iman, Bill Irwin, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Jo Lampert, Jodie Landau, Kelvin Moon Loh, Jessica Molaskey, Shakina Nayfack, Maddie and John Pizzarelli, Stacy Sargeant, Allan K. Washington, Libby Winters, Tony Yazbeck, Kimberly Grigsby and More on Little Island

Tonight at 8pm: Tina & Friends: BYOB (Bring Your Own Beautiful) to Feature Jason Danieley, Jared Grimes, Jon Michael Hill, Stephanie Hsu, Amber Iman, Bill Irwin, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Jo Lampert, Jodie Landau, Kelvin Moon Loh, Jessica Molaskey, Shakina Nayfack, Maddie and John Pizzarelli, Stacy Sargeant, Allan K. Washington, Libby Winters, Tony Yazbeck, Kimberly Grigsby and More on Little Island https://wp.me/p8ilTC-9Xa Continue reading Jun. 26: Tina & Friends: BYOB (Bring Your Own Beautiful) to Feature Jason Danieley, Jared Grimes, Jon Michael Hill, Stephanie Hsu, Amber Iman, Bill Irwin, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Jo Lampert, Jodie Landau, Kelvin Moon Loh, Jessica Molaskey, Shakina Nayfack, Maddie and John Pizzarelli, Stacy Sargeant, Allan K. Washington, Libby Winters, Tony Yazbeck, Kimberly Grigsby and More on Little Island

Video: Jose Llana, Ruthie Ann Miles, Conrad Ricamora, Melody Butiu, Jeigh Madjus, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Kelvin Moon Loh, Jaygee Macapugay, and Renee Albulario in Virtual HERE LIES LOVE Reunion on Stars in the House

Updated: 5/25/21 On May 25, Jose Llana guest hosted Stars in the House with his Here Lies Love cast mates Ruthie Ann Miles, Conrad Ricamora, Melody Butiu, Jeigh Madjus, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Kelvin Moon Loh, Jaygee Macapugay, and Renee Albulario. Watch below:  Here Lies Love premiered off Broadway at The Public Theater in New York City in 2013 under the direction of Alex Timbers. It starred Ruthie … Continue reading Video: Jose Llana, Ruthie Ann Miles, Conrad Ricamora, Melody Butiu, Jeigh Madjus, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Kelvin Moon Loh, Jaygee Macapugay, and Renee Albulario in Virtual HERE LIES LOVE Reunion on Stars in the House