“…Nelly Don — the Musical Movie" is a screen adaptation of the stage musical O'Malley produced in 2019. It was filmed in Kansas City and features many local actors, including Julie Pope, who stars as Nell Donnelly Reed. She says the story will resonate with audiences despite taking place in the past.”

“…If you don’t know Julie Pope’s face yet, you will. The triple-threat has been busy acting, singing, and dancing her way through some of Kansas City’s best theatrical productions, including Cabaret and A Chorus Line from Music Theater Heritage, as well as Starlight’s Legally Blonde.”

“…A lot of famous people come out of Kansas City, many big names that are known across the country call Kansas City home and one of those is a trailblazer in the global world of fashion. Stars of “Nelly Don The Musical Movie,” Julie Pope and Mark Sepulveda, join Shane and Jillian on the couch to share the incredible story and some of the major hurdles the crew cleared in order to get this popular musical on the big screen.”

“…Cassie (Julie Pope) is a veteran performer working to get back into the ensemble. She has only a single line or two in Act One. Cassie’s breakout comes in Act Two as her former relationship with Zach is on full display. Her performance of “The Music and the Mirror” is a show-stopper.”

“…Starlight’s production of LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL is directed and choreographed by Nikki Snelson, the actor who played the Brooke Wyndham character in the original Broadway company.”

“…A desperate theater owner resuscitates his struggling business with off-the-wall productions, all the while losing sight of why he chose this life at all.”

“EARLYBIRD emerges as a heartfelt love letter of creativity and resilience in indie filmmaking…Kaszubowski's knack for blending humor with the profound hurdles of human connection is most notable in the evolving partnership between Michael and Sarah, avoiding clichés and offering a refreshingly honest exploration of support and challenge within their dynamic. Specifically with Sarah’s realistic take on a partner who has given their everything and is at the point of breaking.”

“…NELLY DON ~ THE MUSICAL MOVIE voices the incredible story of Nelly Don and the fashion revolution she ignited from Kansas City in the early 1900s when Nelly Don-brand dresses sold more than any other brand in the world. Her story comes alive in this musical movie, with more than 20 songs propelling the story of her meteoric rise in the world of fashion and fame.”