Janaya Jones

Interview: John Clarence Stewart's the Jelly in JELLY'S LAST JAM

Next up at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Tony Award-winning Jelly’s Last Jam opening June 2, 2024 (with previews starting May 29th). Kent Gash directs the cast led by John Clarence Stewart as Jelly Roll Morton, Cress Williams, Jasmine Amy Rogers; Wilkie Ferguson III, Karole Foreman, Eric B. Anthony, Doran Butler, Chante Carmel, Cyd Charisse Glover-Hill, Summer Nicole Greer, Janaya Jones, Grasan Kingsberry, Amber Liekhus, Davon Rashawn, Joe Aaron Reid, Naomi C. Walley and Hannah Yosef. I had the chance to chat with John Clarence while he was navigating Los Angeles traffic.

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse

Get a first look at rehearsals for the new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam at Pasadena Playhouse, featuring a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson.  

Video: See Stewart, Williams, and Rogers in Teaser for Pasadena Playhouse's JELLY'S LAST JAM

Watch a teaser for Jelly's Last Jam at Pasadena Playhouse in the video here!

Cast Set For JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse

Full casting has been announced for the new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam.

Tyler Tafolla to Premiere New Dance-Centered Musical DANCELAND in San Diego

Join playwright and composer Tyler Tafolla for the premiere of his dance-centered musical 'DANCELAND' in San Diego. Set in a sci-fi dream-world, the show follows a chosen one who must rise up against a villainous tyrant and his robotic army. With a cast of 20 professional dancers, this dance spectacular is not to be missed.

New Rock Opera STARING INTO NOTHING? Debuts Next Week in Los Angeles

“Staring Into Nothing?” the collaborative songwriting partnership between Kurt Barabas and Steve Rogers, has evolved into a live stage production featuring all-new music and a wide-ranging cast of actors and musicians.

Additional Casting Announced For (mostly)musicals' 42nd Edition: ANY QUESTIONS This Week at Vitello's

For the 42nd edition of (mostly)musicals, join music director Gregory Nabours and an out-of-this-world lineup of talent from LA and Broadway on Thursday, September 15th, as they take on important musical questions like: How DO you solve a problem like Maria? Shall we dance? What's love got to do with it? Did a prince really kiss me? How do you measure a year? And where IS that boy with the bugle?

Photos: Have A Blast With (MOSTLY)MUSICALS Tonight At Vitello's

Covid may have delayed us, but at last, tonight’s the night! Join us tonight, July 27th, for some musical FIRE WORKS with (mostly)musicals at Feinstein’s at Vitello’s at 7:30pm. See photos of the sizzling cast in rehearsal!

Catch The FIRE WORKS With (mostly)musicals Featuring Gregory Nabours On The New Date

Wednesday July 27th, check out a musical kind of FIRE WORKS with (mostly)musicals at Feinstein's at Vitello's.

Mariah Rose Faith Casillas & Janaya Mahealani Jones Will Premier SEASONS: A New Musical Song-Cycle in Los Angeles

SEASONS: A New Musical Song-Cycle, will have its West Coast Premier on August 1st at the Hollywood Majestic in Los Angeles!

mostlyNEWmusicals Presents Gregory Nabours and Friends at Vitello's

A limited number of tickets remain for mostlyNEWmusicals' 7th edition this Thursday at Feinstein's at Vitello's at 8pm. The intimate concert will showcase a selection of new music from Gregory Nabours, featuring songs from THREE new musicals: MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH, MOZART, and A CANDLE IN JIEN'JENU.

MostlyNEWmusicals Returns With New Work From Gregory Nabours And Friends

Feinstein's Presents mostlyNEWmusicals returns for the first time in 2022 to showcase a concert of new music from Gregory Nabours, featuring songs from THREE new musicals: MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH, MOZART, and A CANDLE IN JIEN'JENU.

Photos: In Rehearsal With (mostly)musicals' Fashionable Show CLOTHES LINES

(mostly)musicals latest show, CLOTHES LINES, is ready to knock your socks off tonight at Feinstein’s at Vitello’s! Check out all new photos of the stylish cast in rehearsal!

Sharon McNight, Emma Hunton, Eric B. Anthony & More to Star in (mostly)musicals: CLOTHES LINES

Get ready to try on the latest ENSEMBLE from (mostly)musicals! To follow up their sold-out July show, on Wednesday, 9.15.21 (mostly)musicals walks the Vitello's runway with their 37th edition: CLOTHES Lines!

San Diego Musical Theater Announces HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Special

San Diego Musical Theatre has announced Home For the Holidays Special - scheduled to stream December 18 - 31, 2020, featuring some of San Diego's most notable performers!

VIDEO: Gwen Hollander Releases Trump-Themed Parody of 'Defying Gravity' From WICKED

Gwen Hollander has released a new song parody video, creating a Trump-themed rendition of Defying Gravity from Wicked, called Deny Reality!

Becca B. Brings The Theatre Conversation Back To Life In New Interview Show

Without theatre our lives feel a little emptier these days right? Well, Becca Brown has decided to find a way to bring the theatre conversation back.

Pixel Playhouse Presents A Live Interactive Musical Comedy: DEFINITELY NOT CLUE

Definitely Not Clue is an ambitious, interactive murder mystery musical adventure developed for Twitch that combines live and pre-recorded elements with in-chat audience engagement for a truly unique and polished take on digital theatre.

Cassandra Jean Amell, Scott Porter, Aisha Tyler and More Will Come to Three Clubs With HOMETOWN JUKEBOX

Join Player-Hater Productions and an all-star lineup of their closest friends for HOMETOWN JUKEBOX - a honky tonk cabaret celebrating the best of classic and modern country music, hosted by Cassandra Jean Amell (The CW's Roswell, New Mexico) - on Thursday, February 27th at Hollywood's historic Three Clubs. It's a one-night-only event promising good times, good friends, and a whole lotta country music for a great cause!

Broadway To The Rescue Returns To LA

Broadway to the Rescue returns to LA, bigger and better than ever. And this time with mouse ears!