“Once Upon a Mattress” is the Inaugural Production of Sharon Playhouse’s Launchpad Company

Sharon, CT – The Sharon Playhouse proudly presents Once Upon a Mattress as the inaugural production of its brand-new Launchpad Company, a transformative pre-professional program created to launch the careers of emerging local theater artists ages 15–20. With music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and a book by…

REVIEW: “Joan” at Barrington Stage Company

by Macey Levin Joan Alexandra Molinsky began her career in comedy at various clubs in New York’s Greenwich Village.  Unknown and raw, she learned her craft as a stand up comedian on the punishing “Paris Island” of live performance in smoky downtown joints.  She was rejected and demeaned but persisted. …

Ken Allen Neely Joins Cast of “Once” at Capital Repertory Theatre

ALBANY (Aug. 4) – Capital Repertory Theatre announced today that actor and musician Ken Allen Neely will join the Tony Award-winning musical “Once” cast for its final week of performances. Neely will step into the role of Guy beginning Tuesday, Aug. 5, replacing Sam Sherwood, whose run concluded due to…