Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Adam Pascal about the upcoming Feels Like the First Time, A Musical Based on the Songs of Foreigner.
Reviews include Pen Pals @ DR2, Marilyn Maye @ Provincetown Town Hall, Nicolas King @ Post Office Cabaret, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike @ Provincetown Theater, Bill Posley’s The Day I Accidentally Went to War @ SoHo Playhouse, Play On @ Signature Theatre (DC), and a little bit of info on the upcoming Damn Yankees at Arena Stage.

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Panel:

Peter Filichia | peter@broadwayradio.com | Facebook
PETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – has been released! Peter also has columns at Masterworks Broadway, Broadway Select, and many other places.

Showtune for Today: Gimme More

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Michael Portantiere | michael@broadwayradio.com | Facebook
MICHAEL PORTANTIERE is a theater reviewer and essayist. He is the founder and editor of CastAlbumReviews.com. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other major publications. You can see his photography work at FollowSpotPhoto.com.

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James Marino | james@broadwayradio.com | Facebook
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Feels Like the First Time, A Musical Based on the Songs of Foreigner creative team, from left to right: David Abbinanti (orchestrations and arrangements), Adam Pascal (director), and Stephen Garvey (book)

Guest: Adam Pascal
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Stephen Garvey wrote the new book for Feels Like the First Time

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“The Hits Unplugged” Benefit Concert at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at Long Island University on September 5, 2025 Hosted by Original Lead Singer Lou Gramm
In Support of Forthcoming World Premiere of Feels Like the First Time – The Foreigner Musical, Directed by Broadway Star Adam Pascal

Foreigner: The Hits Unplugged will be hosted by original Foreigner lead singer Lou Gramm who will also greet guests at an exclusive pre-show VIP cocktail reception. A limited number of premium tickets and invitations to the exclusive party, which includes a photo opportunity with Lou and the band, are available at TillesCenter.org/ForeignerBenefit.

Intro Music for Adam Pascal interview: Juke Box Hero

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Exit music for Adam Pascal interview: Another Day from Rent

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Reviews:

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Nancy McKeon as Bernie in Pen Pals at DR2. Photo by Russ Rowland

PF: Pen Pals @ DR2, through December 21, 2025
Inspired by a true story, Pen Pals invites audiences into the lives of Bernie and Mags—two