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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Good morning, Broadway fans! As you Wake Up with BroadwayWorld, we’ve got a fresh round of must-read stories to kick off your day. In today’s roundup, get an exclusive sneak peek of Alysha Umphress performing “Love is Only Love” from Hello, Dolly!, and see who’s taking center stage as Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace join Cabaret before its October closing. Jinkx Monsoon steps into the spotlight as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary!, and take a look at Broadway stars sharing what Pride means to them. Catch videos from Ogunquit Playhouse’s Come From Away, photos of Kristin Chenoweth...

Blue Bloods Season 13 Episode 16 Episode Description And Spoilers Blue Bloods Season 13 Episode 16 Photos The Naked Truth – Jamie and Eddie find themselves at odds when Jamie learns that Eddie’s close friend Tracey (Alysha Umphress) may be using the restaurant she owns as a drug front. Also, Erin forms an alliance with Anthony and her ex-husband, Jack Boyle (Peter Hermann), when she is accused of causing the suicide of a former colleague; Frank weighs whether he should fire a female officer who has an online profile featuring naked photos of herself; and Danny and Baez try not to be influenced by their own biases when they are faced with various descriptions of the same suspect, on Blue Bloods, Friday, March 31 (10:00-11:00 Pm, Et/Pt) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. s13e16 13×16 13.16 blue bloods episode Written By: Nicole Abraham & Daniel Truly...

Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan and Marisa Ramirez as Det. Maria Baez in ‘Blue Bloods’ season 13 episode 16

CBS’s Blue Bloods will return from a three-week break with season 13 episode 16, “The Naked Truth.” Directed by Donald Thorin, Jr. from a script by Nicole Abraham and Daniel Truly, episode 16 will air on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 10pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan, Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan, and Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan. Will Estes stars as Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Sami Gayle is Nicky Reagan-Boyle, Marisa Ramirez plays Det. Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray is Officer Eddie Janko.

Episode 16 guest stars include Peter Hermann as Jack Boyle and Alysha Umphress as Tracey.

“The Naked Truth” Plot: Jamie and Eddie find themselves at odds when Jamie learns that Eddie’s close friend Tracey may be using the restaurant she owns as a drug front.

The Right Girl, a new musical based on (and co-written by) the real-life story of former screenwriter Louisette Geiss and the sexual harassment by Harvey Weinstein she says ended her film career, will be presented in a film version to a live audience for the first time next month. The production features music by 11-time Oscar nominee Diane Warren and is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Susan Stroman.

The filmed performance will screen at the Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on Sunday, November 1, the first time the musical will be seen by the public.

Geiss, a former actress who went public several years ago with her account of Weinstein masturbating in front of her while the two met at his Sundance Film Festival office ostensibly to discuss her screenwriting hopes, wrote the book for the new musical with Howard Kagan, and the lyrics with Warren and Kagan.

The cast of the Off Broadway revival of Smokey Joes Cafe came to Broadway Sessions recently and blew the roof off The Laurie Beechman Theatre. These guys and gals have some of the best voices in the biz. Enjoy these highlights from Alysha Umphress, Emma Degerstedt, Dionne Figgins, Kyle Taylor Parker, Jelani Remy, Shavey Brown, Bronwyn Tarboton, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz, Antoinette Comer and Max Sangerman alongside Rising Star Peggy Sue Johnson. Smokey Joe's Cafe closes on November 4th, so make sure you catch the amazing cast before it's too late...

This week's performers included Anastasia Christy Altomare,Zach Adkins,John Bolton Avenue Q Grace Choi,Matt Dengler,Jason Jacoby,Nick Kohn,Maggie Lakis,Dana Steingold,Danielle K. Thomas Jersey Boys Aaron DeJesus,Mark Edwards,Austin Owen,Sam Wolf,Dianna Barger,Tristen Buettel,Natalie Gallo Smokey Joe's Cafe Alysha Umphress,Dionne D. Figgins,Dwayne Cooper,Emma Degerstedt,Jelani Remy,John Edwards,Kyle TaylorParker,Max Sangerman,Nicole Vanessa Ortiz Summer Ariana DeBose, Storm Lever,Angelica Beliard, Katherine Roarty, Anissa Felix, Mackenzie Bell, Kaleigh Cronin, Christina Acosta Robinson, Jessica Rush, Kimberly Dodson, Kaye Tuckerman, Jody Reynard and Rebecca Riker.

Amazon released three new pilots on Friday, November 10, and it’s up to viewers to determine which ones get picked up. “Love You More,” “The Climb,” and “Sea Oak” make up the 2017 fall pilot season, and whether you like ’em, love ’em, or they’re just not your cup of tea, the power lies with all of us to determine which are worthy of a full season order. Read IndieWire’s reviews below to gain insight into each offering, and watch the episodes for yourself right here.

Read More:November TV Premieres: 11 New Shows To Look Out For This Month “Love You More”

If we were evaluating pilots on the basis of the quality of their hearts, “Love You More” would get an A++++. Starring the increasingly ever-present (and delightfully so) Bridget Everett as Karen, a woman balancing her love of chardonnay and casual sex with her job as a counselor...

Jay Armstrong Johnson's Not So Scary Halloween Party is back by popular demand after a sold out party in 2016. Conceived, written, and directed by Jay, and backed by an 8 piece band led by Rodney Bush, Jay will be joined by a slew of Broadway talent including Alysha Umphress On the Town, Major AttawayAladdin, Ben Fankhauser Newsies, Julia Mattison Godspell, Danny Quadrino Wicked, Kerstin Anderson Sound of Music, Katie Thomson Giant, and a cast of many more crazy and kooky characters. Get ready for an upbeat and eclectic set of tunes from Broadway to Jazz to Pop to Rock, and Come In Costume You might just win the costume contest. Throw back some of Winifred's Life Potion and order the fried chicken special made exclusively forJay's Not So Scary Halloween Party, and then party with the cast across the street at Characters after the 930pm performance.

With the challenges of putting a brand new musical on its feet, finding a moment where actress Alysha Umphress could steal away from rehearsal for this interview was a challenge of its own. And when we did connect, it was not without technical difficulties on my end, and a coffee spilling fiasco on her end as she prepared for her long day of rehearsal. Through it all, Alysha, who has appeared on Broadway in American Idiot, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert, Bring It On and On The Town starring opposite Dfw's Jay Armstrong Johnson, was upbeat, down-to-earth, excited to talk about her new big gig, and just as happy to humor me with stories from her early career.

On Monday, February 6, the Broadway at Birdland concert serieswelcomed Jay Armstrong Johnson, who recently starred in the titular role in Candide in the New York City Opera production. His concert was musical directed by Rodney Bush, and his special guests were Elizabeth Stanley, Alysha Umphress, Jessica Tyler Wright, Meghan Picerno and Chip Zien. Scroll down for photos from the concert...

Paper Mill Playhouse's spring musical, Pump Boys And Dinettes, begins tonight, featuring James Barry Jim,Gabe Bowling Jackson, Julie Foldesi Prudie, Jason Ostrowski L.M., Alysha Umphress Rhetta and Sam WeberEddie. Pump Boys And Dinettes is conceived and written by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel and Jim Wann. Pump Boys And Dinettes is directed by John Foley with choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Pump Boys And Dinettes will run eight times a week at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater through May 1, 2016. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside opening night below...

Paper Mill Playhouse's spring musical, Pump Boys And Dinettes, begins tonight, featuring James Barry Jim, Gabe Bowling Jackson, Julie Foldesi Prudie, Jason Ostrowski L.M., Alysha Umphress Rhetta and Sam WeberEddie. Pump Boys And Dinettes is conceived and written by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan,John Schimmel and Jim Wann. Pump Boys And DINETTESisdirected by John Foley with choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Pump Boys And Dinettes will run eight times a week at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater through May 1, 2016. The official press opening night is Sunday, April 10.Check out highlights from the production below...

Paper Mill Playhouse'sspring musical, Pump Boys and Dinettes, begins tonight, featuring James BarryJim, Gabe Bowling Jackson,Julie Foldesi Prudie, Jason Ostrowski L.M., Alysha Umphress Rhetta and Sam Weber Eddie. Pump Boys and Dinettes is conceived and written by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel and Jim Wann. Pump Boys and Dinettes will be directed by John Foley with choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Pump Boys and Dinettes will run eight times a week at the Millburn, New Jersey, theaterthrough May 1, 2016. The official press opening night is Sunday, April 10, at 700pm. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the production below...

Following the success of their concert performances and subsequent recording of Bernstein's West Side Story, Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Fransisco Symphony will present Leonard Bernstein's musical On the Town May 25-29. The concert production will feature the talents of many of the 2014-15 Broadway revival cast, including David Garrison and Tyne Daly narrators, Clyde Alves Ozzie, Jay Armstrong Johnson Chip, Tony Yazbeck Gabey, Megan Fairchild Ivy, Alysha Umphress Hildy, Isabel Leonard Claire, Shuler Hensley Pitkin...

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced casting for its spring musical, Pump Boys and Dinettes. This Tony Award nominee features James Barry Jim, Gabe Bowling Jackson, Julie Foldesi Prudie, Jason Ostrowski L.M., Alysha Umphress Rhetta and Sam Weber Eddie. Pump Boys and Dinettes is conceived and written by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel and Jim Wann. Pump Boys and Dinettes will be directed by John Foley with choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Pump Boys and Dinettes will run eight times a week at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from April 6 through May 1, 2016. The official press opening night is Sunday, April 10, at 700pm. Paper Mill Playhouse's 2015-2016 Season is proudly sponsored by Investors Bank.

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present NY1 theater journalist Frank Dilella in the third episode of his new talk show, Show Biz After Hours with Frank Dilella.' Frank's very special guest stars were ten-time Tony Award-winner Tommy Tune, Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block, On The Town star Alysha Umphress, and tap dance duo Clay Thompson and Christopher Rice. Scroll down for photos...

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including Amy Spanger at Birdland Tony Yazbeck The Floor Above Me The Best Of 'Broadway Sings', featuring Alysha Umphress amp More Ben Vereen Steppin' Out and My Fked Up Valentine.

Joe Carroll Cinderella, Once, Eric Lajuan Summers Motown The Musical, Genson Blimline Rock Of Ages, and Larry Owens Fat Camp join Rebecca Naomi Jones Big Love, American Idiot, Alysha Umphress On the Town, American Idiot, Kacie Sheik Hair, Theo Stockman Hair, American Idiot, Matthew Hydzik Side Show, West Side Story, Ben Roseberry The Lion King, Sara Kapner Bare, and Kasie Gasparini Mamma Mia, along with show creators Zac Lasher U-Melt, Bebe Buell Band, Maggie Rose, Jay Leibowitz The Acting Company, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, and their band featuring Kevin Griffin and Rob Salzer of U-Melt, Dan McNaney and Sparkie Sandler. Anna Ty Bergman, Dani Marcus, Blake Pfeil, and Roger Weisman lend their talents on backup.

Joe Carroll Cinderella, Once, Eric Lajuan Summers Motown The Musical, Genson Blimline Rock Of Ages, and Larry Owens Fat Camp join Rebecca Naomi Jones Big Love, American Idiot, Alysha Umphress On the Town, American Idiot, Kacie Sheik Hair, Theo Stockman Hair, American Idiot, Matthew Hydzik Side Show, West Side Story, Ben Roseberry The Lion King, Sara Kapner Bare, and Kasie Gasparini Mamma Mia, along with show creators Zac Lasher U-Melt, Bebe Buell Band, Maggie Rose, Jay Leibowitz The Acting Company, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, and their band featuring Kevin Griffin and Rob Salzer of U-Melt, Dan McNaney and Sparkie Sandler. Anna Ty Bergman, Dani Marcus, Blake Pfeil, and Roger Weisman lend their talents on backup.

It's mid-February and all the stores are filled with red hearts and chocolates in an effort to bamboozle us into thinking love is in the air. Frankly, it may still be too chilly for love to survive in the air. Despite this, Alysha Umphress and Joshua Henry heated up 54 Below earlier this week with their sizzling, jazzy cabaret Romantic Duets.

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including Alysha Umphress amp Joshua Henry Romantic Duets If It Only Even Runs a Minute 14th Edition The Lost Boys Live A Very Broadway Valentine's Day Featuring Alysha Umphress amp Santino Fontana and It's Only Love An Evening of Broadway Love Songs.

On February 9 7Pm two time Tony nominee Joshua Henry The Scottsboro Boys, Violet and critically acclaimed star of the current hit Broadway revival of On The Town Alysha Umphress come together just in time for Valentine's Day to offer a evening of love songs ranging from Adam Guettel to Ray Charles. The two met doing the Broadway production of American Idiot and have been scheming to do a concert together ever since. Four years later it's happening and you'd be silly to miss it With special arrangements by the uber talented Jeff Blumenkrantz and musical direction by Jason Michael Webb. Warm up this February with two of the most gorgeous, exciting voices of Broadway today. For tickets, visit http54below.comIn anticipation of the concert, BroadwayWorld is excited to take you behind the scenes at 54 Below, as Henry and Umphress help chef Lynn Bound in creating a special dish for the big night.

Just yesterday, 54 Below hosted a special press preview for some of their upcoming performances, featuringJay Armstrong Johnson and Jonathan Larson Grant and Richard Rodgers Award winning composer Ryan Scott Oliver February 2 Tony nominee Joshua Henry and Alysha Umphress February 9 Tony nominee Marin Mazzie February 4-7 Andy Mientus February 8 Tony nominee Tovah Feldshuh February 19-21.Check out a photo preview from inside the event below...

Alysha Umphress is giving audiences the world over a reason to rejoice in her talent. Seeing On The Town, I instantly fell in love with her plucky bravado and infectiously charismatic performance. That same energy and passion for performance is pristinely captured on Yellow Sound Label's I've Been Played Alysha Umphress Swings Jeff Blumenkrantz, making this album a sure-fire toe-tapping dazzler.

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including Alysha Umphress Swings Jeff Blumenkrantz 'I've Been Played,' Amy Spanger This Must Be the Place, Broadway Loves Celine Dion, Starring Jeremy Jordan, Taylor Louderman, and More, The Best of Ann Hampton Callaway, and Starry Starry Night An Evening of Mini-Concerts.

I've Been Played Alysha Umphress Swings Jeff Blumenkrantz will be released on Yellow Sound Label in January 2015, featuring the vocals of Alysha Umphress, currently starring in the new Broadway revival of On The Town, and original jazz songs and arrangements by Tony Award-nominated composer and performer Jeff Blumenkrantz. Produced by Jeff Blumenkrantz and Michael Croiter, the album will be available via Amazon and iTunes beginning January 6, 2015. It is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com.

Just last week, On the Town returned to Broadway in a revival directed by John Rando, which is running at the Lyric Theatre. Before Alysha Umphress and Jay Armstrong Johnson took on the iconic roles of Hildy and Chip, Lea DeLaria and Jesse Tyler Ferguson played them in the 1998 Broadway revival. Watch them perform showstopper 'I Can Cook Too' on The Rosie O'Donnell Show in the video flashback below...

This week's event featured performances from the casts of Matilda Paige Brady, Gabby Pizzolo, Ripley Sobo, Ava Ulloa and Marisa Kennedy, Jennifer Bowles, Heather Tepe, Sean Montgomery, Alex Brightman, Geoff Packard, John Arthur Greene, Timothy Cao, Grace Capeless, Ava DeMary, Jonah Halperin, Alexa Shae Niziak, Sofia Roma Rubino, Analise Scarpaci, Mitchell Sink, Chris Sumpter, Beatrice Tulchin and TEd Wilson, On The Town Brandon Leffler, Tony Yazbeck, Cody Williams and Alysha Umphress, Mamma Mia Felicia Finley, Judy McLane, Stacia Fernandez , Traci Victoria, Thomasina E. Gross, Jacob Pinion, Albert Guerzon, Deanna Aguinaga, Sydni Beaudoin, Allyson Carr, Felicity Claire, Mark Dancewicz, Corey Greenan, Bryan Scott Johnson, Corinne MeIancon, Christopher Hudson Myers, Jennifer Noth, Ashley Park, Tera-Lee Pollin, Gerard Salvador, Neil Starkenberg and Victor Wallace and Motown The Musical Josh Tower, Krystal Joy Brown, Dwayne Cooper, Nathaniel Cullors, Justin Prescott, Jaquez Andre Sims and Nik Walker. Check out photos below...

The Lobby Project, a series of free pre-show events presented in conjunction with New York City Center's Encores Off-Center series, will feature a free pre-show event before the Today, June 28 performance of Jonathan Larson's tick, tick Boom. 54 Below Meets 55 Above will feature selections of Larson's rarely heard work, curated by Jennifer Tepper programming director of the cabaret venue 54 Below sung by Broadway performers Nick Blaemire, Joe Iconis, Anne L. Nathan, Taylor Trensch and Alysha Umphress.

Ludo's Broken Bride A Rock Opera, starring Drew Gasparini John Lennon Songwriting Award, Alysha Umphress American Idiot and Caitlin Kinnunen Bridges of Madison County will make its world premiere tonight to a sold out audience at The Cutting Room. The concert will also star Randy Blair Fat Camp and Brian Charles Rooney The Threepenny Opera with Nate Begle John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean, Aymee Garcia Shrek, Avenue Q, Maddy Jarmon , Dan Kohler Flashdance, Brendan Malafronte John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean, Anthea Neri Naa's Oliver, Azudi Onyejekwe Violet, and Kate Steinberg.

[Press Release] (New York, New York – June 19, 2014) The producers of On The Town announced today that Megan Fairchild (New York City Ballet Principal Dancer), Alysha Umphress (American Idiot) and Elizabeth Stanley (Company) will join the critically-acclaimed Broadway revival of On The Town, directed by John Rando (Tony Award® for Urinetown) and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse (Emmy Award winner for "Smash"). Fairchild, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, will make her Broadway debut playing ‘Ivy Smith’. Umphress will play ‘Hildy’ and Stanley will play ‘Claire’, both reprising their performances from last summer’s acclaimed Barrington Stage production. Fairchild, Umphress and Stanley will steal the hearts of the previously announced Tony Yazbeck (Gypsy, A Chorus Line),...

The producers of On The Town announced today that Megan FairchildNew York City Ballet Principal Dancer, Alysha Umphress American Idiot and Elizabeth Stanley Company will join the critically-acclaimed Broadway revival of On The Town, directed by John Rando Tony Award for Urinetown and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse Emmy Award winner for 'Smash'. Fairchild, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, will make her Broadway debut playing 'Ivy Smith'. Umphress will play 'Hildy' and Stanley will play 'Claire', both reprising their performances from last summer's acclaimed Barrington Stage production.

The Lobby Project, a series of free pre-show events presented in conjunction with New York City Center's Encores Off-Center series, will feature a free pre-show event before the Saturday, June 28 performance of Jonathan Larson's tick, tick Boom. 54 Below Meets 55 Above will feature selections of Larson's rarely heard work, curated by Jennifer Tepper programming director of the cabaret venue 54 Below sung by Broadway performers Nick Blaemire, Joe Iconis, Anne L. Nathan, Taylor Trensch and Alysha Umphress.

Ludo's Broken Bride A Rock Opera, based on the concept album by the alternative rock band Ludo will be presented in a one night only concert event at The Cutting Room on Monday, June 23, tickets are now on sale. The cast will include Drew Gasparini John Lennon Songwriting Award, Alysha Umphress American Idiot, and Caitlin Kinnunen Bridges of Madison County, Additional casting to be announced at a later date.

Virginia's Signature Theatre presents the world premiere musical Beaches, opening tonight, March 4, 2014, and playing through March 30. Adapted from the beloved 1985 novel by Iris Rainer Dart, Beaches is directed by Signature Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer Broadway's Follies, Million Dollar Quartet. This heartfelt chronicle of a decades-long friendship between two unforgettable women stars Mara Davi Broadway's A Chorus Line and The Drowsy Chaperone as Bertie and Alysha Umphress Broadway's American Idiot and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever as Cee Cee Bloom.

BEACHESThis spring, Virginia's Signature Theatre presents the world premiere musical Beaches, adapted from the beloved 1985 novel by Iris Rainer Dart. Directed by Signature Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer Broadway's Follies, Million Dollar Quartet, this heartfelt chronicle of a decades-long friendship between two unforgettable women starsMara Davi Broadway's A Chorus Line and The Drowsy Chaperone as Bertie White and Alysha UmphressBroadway's American Idiot and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever as Cee Cee Bloom. Click below to watch Alysha Umphress and Mara Davi sing 'What I Should Have Told Her' over footage from rehearsal...

Due to popular demand Virginia's Signature Theatre announces that the world premiere musical Beaches is now extended through March 30, 2014. Adapted from the beloved 1985 novel by Iris Rainer Dart, Beaches is directed by Signature Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer Broadway's Follies, Million Dollar Quartet. This heartfelt chronicle of a decades-long friendship between two unforgettable women stars Mara Davi Broadway's A Chorus Line and The Drowsy Chaperone as Bertie and Alysha Umphress Broadway's American Idiot and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever as Cee Cee Bloom.

This spring, Virginia's Signature Theatre will present the world premiere musical Beaches, adapted from the beloved 1985 novel by Iris Rainer Dart. Directed by Signature Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer Broadway's Follies, Million Dollar Quartet, this heartfelt chronicle of a decades-long friendship between two unforgettable women will starMara Davi Broadway's A Chorus Line and The Drowsy Chaperone as Bertie White and Alysha Umphress Broadway's American Idiot and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever as Cee Cee Bloom. Click below for a first listen to the song 'A Bunch of Kids', featuring Davi...

This spring, Virginia's Signature Theatre will present the world premiere musical Beaches, adapted from the beloved 1985 novel by Iris Rainer Dart. Directed by Signature Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer Broadway's Follies, Million Dollar Quartet, this heartfelt chronicle of a decades-long friendship between two unforgettable women will star Mara Davi Broadway's A Chorus Line and The Drowsy Chaperone as Bertie White and Alysha Umphress Broadway's American Idiot and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever as Cee Cee Bloom. Click below for a first listen to the song 'Extraordinary', featuring Umphress and Davi...

Virginia's Signature Theatre just announced the full cast of this spring's world premiere musical Beaches, adapted from the beloved 1985 novel by Iris Rainer Dart. Directed by Signature Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer Broadway's Follies, Million Dollar Quartet, this heartfelt chronicle of a decades-long friendship between two unforgettable women will star Mara Davi Broadway's A Chorus Line and The Drowsy Chaperone as Bertie White and Alysha Umphress Broadway's American Idiot and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever as Cee Cee Bloom.