A new initiative invites Essex County high school students to experience the world premiere of Take the Lead, a musical that highlights the impact—and necessity—of arts education.

The new Christopher Gattelli-helmed musical is making its world premiere at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse.

The stage musical adaptation begins performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the West End in June.

Jonathan O’Boyle will direct with musical direction by Alan Williams.

The theatrical production and management company has also announced the appointment of Kristi Hess as creative development and management coordinator.

The new company will be led by Claire Burke, Kevin Metzger-Timson, Xavier Rubiano, and Peter Van Dam, with Rubin continuing to cast under the new banner.

Casey Hushion directs the musical based on the 1988 film.

Hear about the time Tony Yazbeck made Arthur Laurents cry, and how much Barbara Cook liked to curse.

Cheetah Girls star Adrienne Bailon-Houghton will lead the new Christopher Gattelli-helmed musical at Paper Mill Playhouse.

The musical, based on the Disney animated film, played earlier runs at Shakespeare in the Park, Paper Mill Playhouse, and in Germany.

Josselson worked on the Sweeney Todd revival and the Off-Broadway hit Cellino v. Barnes.

Casey Hushion will direct the musical based on the 1988 film.

The show contains some of Berlin’s most popular tunes, including “Blue Skies,” "Count Your Blessings,” and the title song.

The musical, based on the Disney animated film, played earlier runs at Shakespeare in the Park, Paper Mill Playhouse, and Germany.

The musical, based on the Disney animated film, played earlier runs at Shakespeare in the Park, Paper Mill Playhouse, and Germany.

The show contains some of Berlin’s most popular tunes including “Blue Skies,” "Count Your Blessings,” and the title song, “White Christmas.”

Michael Bello directs the Tony-winning musical at the New Jersey venue.

Michael Bello directs the Tony-winning musical at the New Jersey venue.

Michael Bello will direct the Tony-winning musical at the New Jersey venue.

The Tony-winning New Jersey company is launching a Front Row Center cabaret series at its F.M. Kirby Carriage House.