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Christy Altomare & Michael Wartella Join Paper Mill's THE WANDERER
by Alan Henry - Jan 16, 2020


The producers of The Wanderer, a new musical based on the life of Rock n' Roll Hall-of-Famer Dion DiMucci, are pleased to announce that Michael Wartella (Wicked) will star as Dion alongside Christy Altomare (Anastasia) as Dion's wife Susan and Joey McIntyre (New Kids on the Block; Waitress) as Dion's right hand man, Johnny, in the world premiere at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse. Further casting to be announced at a later date.

TOMMY: A 50th Anniversary Celebration Comes to Patchogue Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2019


Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts celebrates the prolific album by The Who with Tommy: A 50th Anniversary Celebration featuring the band Wondrous Stories and Broadway singers performing the album in its entirety on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices range between $29.00-$59.00, plus applicable fees. Purchase online, by phone or at the box office. For more information, visit PatchogueTheatre.org, call the Patchogue Theatre Box Office at 631-207-1313, or stop by 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY.

Paper Mill Celebrates Spirit Day 2019
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse and the company of Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz support a?oeSpirit Day 2019a?? in the attached image. This year's Spirit Day (Thursday, October 17) is a means of speaking out against LGBTQ bullying and standing with LGBTQ youth, who disproportionately face bullying and harassment because of their identities. Pledging to 'go purple' on Spirit Day is a way for everyone to visibly show solidarity with LGBTQ youth and to take part in the largest, most visible anti-bullying campaign in the world.  

Photo Coverage: CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ Celebrates Opening Night at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 7, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse's New Jersey premiere of Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz has officially opened! The new musical features a book by Marc Acito, musical adaptation & additional music by David Libby and conceived by and additional lyrics by Tina Marie Casamento.

BWW Review: CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Exhilarating New Musical Theatre Production
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 7, 2019


'Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz' is now making its thrilling New Jersey premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse through October 27. The show is masterfully directed by Denis Jones and features an outstanding, versatile cast.

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On Paper Mill's CHASING RAINBOWS
by Alan Henry - Oct 9, 2019


The reviews are in! What did the critics have to say? Don your ruby slipper! Paper Mill Playhouse's New Jersey premiere of Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz is now on stage featuring a book by Marc Acito, musical adaptation & additional music by David Libby and conceived by and additional lyrics by Tina Marie Casamento.

Photo Coverage: The Cast of Paper Mill's CHASING RAINBOWS Takes Opening Night Bows
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 7, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse's New Jersey premiere of Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz has officially opened! The new musical features a book by Marc Acito, musical adaptation & additional music by David Libby and conceived by and additional lyrics by Tina Marie Casamento.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Paper Mill's CHASING RAINBOWS
by Alan Henry - Oct 3, 2019


Don your ruby slippers and grab Toto as you take a peek inside Paper Mill Playhouse's New Jersey premiere of Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz, featuring a book by Marc Acito, musical adaptation & additional music by David Libby and conceived by and additional lyrics by Tina Marie Casamento.

Photo Flash: Head Down the Yellow Brick Road with Paper Mill's CHASING RAINBOWS
by Julie Musbach - Oct 1, 2019


Don your ruby slippers and grab Toto as you take a peek inside Paper Mill Playhouse's New Jersey premiere of Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz

VIDEO: Get a First Look at Footage From CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2019


Performances are underway for Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz at Paper Mill Playhouse! News12 New Jersey recently gave us a first look at footage from the production! Additionally, they sat down with some of the cast and creatives to talk about the show.

CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ Begins Performances Tomorrow At Paper Mill Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse presents the New Jersey premiere of Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz!

Wake Up With BWW 9/26: Alexandra Billings Joins WICKED, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2019


Today's top stories: Alexandra Billings will play Madame Morrible in Wicked, and more!

Paper Mill Announces Digital Scavenger Hunt for CHASING RAINBOWS
by Julie Musbach - Sep 25, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, launched a digital scavenger hunt today centered around its new musical Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz.Paper Mill Playhouse recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, launched a digital scavenger hunt today centered around its new musical Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz. The app-based contest invites participants to a?oechase the rainbowa?? by completing a series of online challenges including trivia, puzzles, games, riddles, photo stickers and more.

TV: The Cast Of CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ Meets The Press!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2019


The company just met the press and BWW correspondent Richard Ridge is taking you inside the big day below!

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's Judy Garland Musical- CHASING RAINBOWS
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 13, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse will soon present the New Jersey premiere of Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz. Chasing Rainbows features a book by Marc Acito, musical adaptation & additional music by David Libby and conceived by and additional lyrics by Tina Marie Casamento. Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz begins performances Thursday, September 26, 2019, and will continue through Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ).

Ask BWW: What Out-of-Town Tryouts Are Coming Up?
by Linnae Medeiros - Aug 22, 2019


We asked BroadwayWorld readers to give us their most burning questions about theatre's inner workings, and we received a question asking about what out-of-town tryouts are heading to the stage in the coming months. So we've put together a look to productions from around the country, from Atlanta to Chicago to San Diego and more! Check out our guide to get a peek at upcoming shows including Six, Almost Famous, Becoming Nancy, and more!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Paper Mill's CHASING RAINBOWS
by Julie Musbach - Aug 20, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse presents the New Jersey premiere of Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz. Meet the cast in the photos!

Ruby Rakos, Max Von Essen, Lesli Margherita, and More Will Lead CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2019


Casting has been announced for Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz at Paper Mill Playhouse! The musical features a book by Marc Acito, musical adaptation & additional music by David Libby and is conceived by and additional lyrics by Tina Marie Casamento.

WICKED Will Defy Gravity at Times-Union Center Fall 2019
by Alan Henry - Jul 16, 2019


What's the most swankified place in town Nov. 20 through Dec. 1, 2019? That would be the Times-Union Center because the national tour of Wicked is back in the sunshine state!

BWW Review: Get Green! WICKED at the Paramount is Still Luminous!
by Jay Irwin - Jun 14, 2019


Well before that founding father refused to throw away his shot, even before those Mormons made us giggle with their irreverence, the hot ticket in town was "Wicked". Well, Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's witches have returned to the Emerald City and the bloom is still quite firmly attached to that bright pink rose in Glinda's hair.

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