Photo Coverage: NYMF Celebrates Festival Close with 'Broadway Prom 2008' by Peter James Zielinski - October 08, 2008 On Sunday October 5th, The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) concluded its fifth year, a year which featured 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events. To celebrate the successful 2008 Festival, NYMF'S BROADWAY PROM took place that same evening Sunday 5th 2008 at TOUCH (240 W 53nd Street) from 8PM to 12am. (more...) NYMF To Honor Goodman At Fifth Anniversary Awards Gala 11/2 by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2008 The New York Musical Theater Festival will honor producer Robyn Goodman at its fifth Anniversary Season Awards Gala on Sunday, November 2nd at The Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). The winners of The NYMF 2008 Awards for Excellence, which will be announced later this month, will also be honored at the gala. (more...) NYMF's 'Play it Cool' by Joseph F. Panarello - October 07, 2008 The New York Musical Theater Festival may be spawning something extraordinarily special with their production of PLAY IT COOL. The show, with a book by Martin Casella and Larry Dean Harris, features music by Philip Swan and lyrics by Mark Winkler. Is set in a 1920’s Hollywood jazz club catering to a gay clientele and is owned my Mary (Sally Mayes), who has put all her life’s savings into it. (more...) NYMF: Jason & Ben: Savior Behavior by Duncan Pflaster - October 06, 2008 Matthew Loren Cohen’s new 2-person musical "Jason & Ben" is an intriguing look at manipulative mind games in a burgeoning Gay relationship. Part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...) NYMF Finishes Up 2008 Festival Tonight 10/5 by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) concludes its fifth year which featured 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events tonight 10/5th. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF 2008: Love Jerry by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2008 Red cowboy boots…that’s what I remember about my first meeting with Megan Gogerty, who penned book/music/lyrics on Love Jerry. It was 2001 and we were both entering graduate school at the University of Texas at Austin, all the new MFA students were attending this outdoor BBQ and here’s this playwright with red cowboy boots on as though she may have been Lori Singer’s stand-in during the filming of Footloose. (more...) 'Chocolate Soup' Adds Encore Performance on 10/4 by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2008 Winner of the 2008 Moss Hart Memorial Award and Trophy, the original musical Chocolate Soup will hold an encore performance on Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zipper Theatre, as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...) NYMF: Fancy Boys Follies: Losing My Grind by Duncan Pflaster - October 03, 2008 "Fancy Boys Follies" is a rather tired, but fitfully amusing, vociferously Gay musical revue by David Pevsner, one of the creators of "Naked Boys Singing". An official selection of the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...) 'Wrapped' Gives Two Reading Performances Today, 10/3 by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2008 Today, IDEAL ENTERTAINMENT, INC. will present two staged presentation of WRAPPED as part of New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYFM) Reading Series. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: Next Broadway Sensation by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - October 03, 2008 It’s been an amazing thing to watch the growth of Broadway Idol (yes folks, don’t be fooled by the name change due to copyright infringement fears!) over the past three years. Though it began as a kitschy idea concocted after a few gin and tonics with my good friend Lily Hung (now NYMF’s Development Director) our little contest has actually grown into an exciting showcase for uber-talented and undiscovered musical theater performers. (Did you hear last year’s winner, George Psomas, made his Broadway debut this year in SOUTH PACIFIC?) (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: Giant Killer Shark by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - October 02, 2008 If you’re reading this, we’ve made it into America and have probably performed this play about twice. We’re unbelievably famous and have all bought lofts in Williamsburg, and we don’t have time for you anymore. Thanks for coming. (more...) 'Chocolate Soup' Adds Encore Performance on 10/4 by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2008 Winner of the 2008 Moss Hart Memorial Award and Trophy, the original musical Chocolate Soup will hold an encore performance on Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zipper Theatre, as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...) NYMF PODCAST #19: Wild About Harry by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) NYMF PODCAST #18: Prospect 10th Anniversary Concert by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - Idaho! Part III by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival, Sharon Carr and Richard Winkler present IDAHO!, a new American comedy musical with book, music and lyrics by Buddy Sheffield and music by Keith Thompson. IDAHO! is a tale of love and sex on the prairie baked to bawdy perfection and set during the "Golden era" of Broadway. (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - The Jerusalem Syndrome Part III by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008 The Jerusalem Syndrome is an original musical comedy with book and lyrics by 2006 Kleban Award winners Laurence Holzman & Felicia Needleman and a score by Kyle Rosen. (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - Sophia's Fall Part III by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008 SOPHIA'S FALL is an intense musical journey chronicling the final acts of creation through the eyes of Sophia, the mother angel who saved Adam and Eve from Lucifer and his fallen demons. An epic love story, SOPHIA'S FALL is about the triumph of love over justice and the battle that rages inside each of us. A four-piece rock band and fluid, modern dance choreography round out a dark, tuneful score. SOPHIA'S FALL is an official selection of the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - Twilight in Manchego Part III by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008 TWILIGHT IN MANCHEGO maps the story of Esau Munsey, who leaves a haunted past in the city to teach fourth grade in a provincial elementary school. But his intentions to provoke change in an outdated education system distract him from the students he really wants to inspire. When Esau's history repeats itself and the small town of Manchego is struck by tragedy, Esau must finally put to rest the ghosts of his past and make peace with himself and his choices. (more...) NYMF PODCAST #17: College by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) NYMF PODCAST #16: The Road To Ruin by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) NYMF PODCAST #15: Max And The Truffle Pig by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) NYMF PODCAST #14: Twilight in Manchego by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) NYMF Announces Finalists for 'Next Broadway Sensation'; Shindle to Host by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival announces the three Next Broadway Sensation finalists for their third annual contest, formerly known as Broadway Idol. Moving on to the grand finale will be Shawna M. Hamic, Mike Harrison, and Omar Lopez-Cepero. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: The Fancy Boys Follies by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - October 01, 2008 I was one of the creators of Naked Boys Singing, and it was amazing to me that my dirty mind and sparkling wit (I say with a wink) could combine to help create what became pretty much a phenomenon…people love it. I caught a lot of flak for writing “that kind” of show…a boyfriend split with me over it, my mother thinks I’m a pervert…but the truth is, that’s how I think…sex, and all the accoutrements that come with it, is funny to me, but that’s not all I’m about…I’m incurably romantic and I think smart is sexy (more...) 'Idaho!' Adds Extra Performance at NYMF 10/1 by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008 NYMF has added a performance of Idaho! a new American comedy musical with book, music and lyrics by Buddy Sheffield and music by Keith Thompson on Wednesday, October 1st at 37 Arts Theatre (450 W. 37th Street). (more...) NYMF to Present 'Prozak and the Platypus Concert and Party' 10/2 by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2008 NYMF Presents PROZAK AND THE PLATYPUS CONCERT & PARTY on October 2, 2008 8pm at The Zipper Factory, 336 West 37th Street, New York, NY 10018. The theatre is located between 8th & 9th Ave. (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents 'I Come For Love' by BroadwayWorld TV - September 30, 2008 The new intergalactic musical comedy, “I Come For Love,” is an original new musical with book, music and lyrics co-authored by Terrence Atkins and Jeffery Lyle Segal, who are co-producing this production at NYMF. Actor, director and film maker Michael Berry directs and is choreographer. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: Lines by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 30, 2008 “M tryng my hardest 2 sell my soul. But M running low.” says my phone. I hit send and quietly await the response. It’s 3 A.M. and par for me at this hour, the only thing breaks my stride is the giant foot that’s in my mouth as I text. (more...) Glen Boles to Give Talkback After NYMF 'Road to Ruin' Performance 10/1 by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2008 Screen and stage actor GLEN BOLES will offer a talk back on Weds. Oct. 1 following the final performance of THE ROAD TO RUIN at The 45th Street Theater. (more...) NYMF PODCAST #13: Sophia's Fall by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) Special BWW Discount Offer: 20% Off Tickets to NYMF's 'Broadway Prom' by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2008 NYMF'S BROADWAY PROM will take place on Sunday, October 5th 2008 at TOUCH (240 W 53nd Street) from 8PM to 12am. (more...) NYMF: The Jerusalem Syndrome: Milk and Honey by Duncan Pflaster - September 29, 2008 Laurence Holzman, Felicia Needleman, and Kyle Rosen's new musical "The Jerusalem Syndrome" spins an unusual mental delusion that afflicts visitors to the holy land into a rollicking and joyous original musical. (more...) Photo Flash: Idaho! The Musical at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2008 IDAHO! is a tale of love and sex on the prairie baked to bawdy perfection and set during the "Golden era" of Broadway. From a land where men were men, women were for sale to the highest bidder and the laws of musical comedy were meant to be broken, IDAHO! is an original “high-steppin’” song and dance musical ripped from the earth like a fresh dug spud. (more...) COLLEGE The Musical Extends at NYMF Through 10/3 by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2008 Following rave reviews and a sold out run, COLLEGE The Musical has extended at this year’s New York Musical Theater Festival. Initially scheduled to close September 28, COLLEGE will add a performance at 10:30pm on Friday, October 3 at the ATA Chernuchin Theater (314 W 54th Street). Tickets are available at www.nymf.org. (more...) 'Idaho!' Adds Extra Performance at NYMF 10/1 by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2008 NYMF has added a performance of Idaho! a new American comedy musical with book, music and lyrics by Buddy Sheffield and music by Keith Thompson on Wednesday, October 1st at 37 Arts Theatre (450 W. 37th Street). (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: That Other Woman's Child by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 29, 2008 I’m seven years old and a brownie-scout. My mom is the scout leader, and her assistant is Mamie Goforth. The Goforths had recently moved from their farm in Kentucky to Chattanooga. The farm wasn’t paying the bills so their father had to take a job on the railroad. My mom, Mamie Goforth, myself, and the rest of the Brownie troupe are on our way to that farm in Kentucky for a camping trip. We arrive late at night and enter through the farm gate into a pasture of sleeping cows. One of the cows has to be moved so that our car can go through. In that moment was born the setting for That Other Woman’s Child. (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - The Jerusalem Syndrome Part II by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2008 The Jerusalem Syndrome is an original musical comedy with book and lyrics by 2006 Kleban Award winners Laurence Holzman & Felicia Needleman and a score by Kyle Rosen. (more...) NYMF PODCAST #12: Midnight Madness by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) NYMF PODCAST #11: Jason and Ben by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) NYMF PODCAST #10: The Hatpin by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) NYMF PODCAST #9: Castronauts by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) Photo Flash: 'The Jerusalem Syndrome' Opens at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2008 The Jerusalem Syndrome, an official selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's 2008 Next Link Project, opened on Tuesday, September 23 at 37 Arts. (more...) 'Idaho!' the Musical Currently Playing at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival, Sharon Carr and Richard Winkler present IDAHO! (www.IdahoMusical.com), a new American comedy musical with book, music and lyrics by Buddy Sheffield and music by Keith Thompson. IDAHO! runs September 25st at 8:00pm, September 26th at 5:00pm, September 28th at 5:00pm, September 28th at 9:00 pm, September 30th 9:00pm, and October 4th at 9:00pm at 37 Arts Theatre (450 W. 37th Street). (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: She Can't Believe She Said That! by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 27, 2008 It hadn’t really occurred to me to write a musical until I was working on this sitcom pitch for Paramount called “George and the Guys.” “George and the Guys” was based on my friend Nicholle’s dad – George – who was going through a rough patch with his wife, had been booted out of the house, and the only home he could find was as the 4th roommate of three 20-somethings on his pickup basketball team. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: The Hourglass and The Poisoned Pen by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 26, 2008 The Hourglass and The Poisoned Pen played for four weeks in Chicago last July. During the run it received great reviews in The Reader, The Sun-Times and The Tribune. However, of all these reviews, one blogger caught our attention for his quirky and entertaining take on our production. (more...) 'I Love You Madam President' to be Read at NYMF on 9/26 by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2008 Rick Hilsabeck (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Kate Fisher (Les Mis), and Scott Barnhardt (Big River), will read "I Love You Madam President" for this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival. The show also features the talents of Jerry Coyle (Room Service), Ric Ryder (Blood Brothers), Christine Rowan and Elizabeth Polito (Beauty and the Beast) and is stage managed by Jessica Balvanz. (more...) Photo Coverage: Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's 'Party Worth Crashing' Concert at the Zipper Factory by Pablo Pimienta - September 25, 2008 Top Broadway performers sang the music of Larson Award winners Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues) as part of the special NYMF concert 'Party Worth Crashing'. (more...) NYMF Announces 'Next Broadway Sensation' Semi-Finalists; De Jesus to Host Finals by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival announces the six Next Broadway Sensation semi-finalists for their third annual contest, formerly known as Broadway Idol. Moving on to round two will be Frances Bordlee, Shawna M. Hamic, Mike Harrison, Omar Lopez-Cepero, Jennifer Sánchez, Nesha Ward, and Jamaal Wilson. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: The Gay Agenda by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2008 We write songs and bake cookies. That’s about all we’re good at and, therefore, all we do. Our mothers say: “Boys, why don’t you do things like corporate lawyering and watching extreme sports?” We say: “Because no one ever took over the country being a corporate lawyer couch potato.” (more...) Legally Blonde's Curry Stepping High in 'Idaho!' at NYMF by TJ Fitzgerald - September 25, 2008 Beth Curry of Legally Blonde talks about new show at NYMF and life on the stage. Move over little doggie, there's a new show in town....IDAHO! is a tale of love and sex on the prairie baked to bawdy perfection and set during the "Golden era" of Broadway. (more...) Photo Coverage: Pasek and Paul NYMF Concert at the Zipper Theatre by BWW - September 24, 2008 On Monday, September 22nd, popular songwriting team Benj Pasek & Justin Paul hosted a concert at the Zipper Theater as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: Idaho! by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 24, 2008 Years ago I was traveling across the country in a U-Haul truck. The New Orleans World’s Fair had gone bankrupt, stiffing my theatre company in the process, and I was moving to LA to try my hand at writing television. My U-Haul could only go 55, had no air-conditioning and only an AM radio. I reached a point about half way across Texas where I couldn’t even pick up the feeble signals from the Mexican stations I had been listening to. So I started singing to amuse myself, creeping along through the desert, windows open and inhibitions cast to the Texas wind. Maybe the locale was the inspiration, but without my even realizing it, I had begun writing a musical called Idaho. By the time I made the California border I had a verse and chorus each of about half a dozen songs. (more...) 'I Come For Love' Now Playing at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2008 The new intergalactic musical comedy, “I Come for Love,” is an original new musical with book, music and lyrics co-authored by Terrence Atkins and Jeffery Lyle Segal, who are co-producing this production at NYMF. Actor, director and film maker Michael Berry will direct and choreograph. (more...) 'Twilight in Manchego' Opens Tomorrow, 9/25 at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2008 Twilight in Manchego, official Next Link selection of the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival, begins performances September 25th at the ATA Chernuchin Theater. Presented by The New York Musical Theater Festival, Laura Brandel and Patrice Miller, Twilight in Manchego will feature the talents of Tony Award Winner Chuck Cooper (The Life, Caroline or Change), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Avenue Q, The Glorious Ones, TV's Johnny and the Sprites), Adam Halpin (Glory Days), Leslie Alexander (The Boy From Oz, Mamma Mia), Alex Brightman (Glory Days), Jenna Coker-Jones (Evil Dead: The Musical), Paul Downs Colaizzo (Dyllun von Ritter from "Cubby Bernstein"), Alex Covington, Kevin Curtis, Jill Ginsberg, Alexis Grausz, Jessica Phillips (Next To Normal, The Scarlet Pimpernel), Lucas Steele (The Threepenny Opera), and Valerie Wright (Annie Get Your Gun, Steel Pier), and will be directed by Billy Porter. The show, with music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson Award Winner Matt Gould, will play six performances at the ATA Theater (314 W. 54th Street) September 25th – October 4th, 2007. (more...) NYMF to Present 'Wrapped' as Part of Reading Series by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2008 WRAPPED is written by the father/son team of Dennis and Craig Nehamen. (Book by Dennis Nehamen. Music & Lyrics by Craig Nehamen) The presentation will be directed by Gregory Cicchino. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: Twilight in Manchego by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2008 I always fall in love with the boys. Just when I am about to hit the climax of my creative output, "enter hot skater dude, stage left." I think God uses men to block my ability to realize my vision. He sits up on his throne and says, "Matt Gould? He's a talented guy. Here's a pretty black boy who sings like Usher. Tee hee." (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - Idaho! Part II by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival, Sharon Carr and Richard Winkler present IDAHO!, a new American comedy musical with book, music and lyrics by Buddy Sheffield and music by Keith Thompson. IDAHO! is a tale of love and sex on the prairie baked to bawdy perfection and set during the "Golden era" of Broadway. (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - The Jerusalem Syndrome Part I by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2008 The Jerusalem Syndrome is an original musical comedy with book and lyrics by 2006 Kleban Award winners Laurence Holzman & Felicia Needleman and a score by Kyle Rosen. (more...) Jerusalem Syndrome Opens Tonight at 37 Arts During NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2008 The Jerusalem Syndrome, an official selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival’s 2008 Next Link Project, will open on Tuesday, September 23 at 8pm. (more...) More of 'Max and the Truffle Pig' and 'Play It Cool' at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2008 Due to popular demand and sold out performances, NYMF has added performances of Max and the Truffle Pig with Kevin Michael Murphy and Play It Cool with Sally Mayes and Josh Strickland. (more...) NYMF: Bedbugs!!! The Musical: Once Upon a Mattress by Duncan Pflaster - September 22, 2008 Paul Leschen and Fred Sauter’s new musical about a futuristic plague of mutant hair metal bedbugs is a hilarious romp with some kickass tunes. Currently part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). (more...) Photo Flash: 'Sophia's Fall' Opens at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2008 Sophia's Fall is an intense dance/rock retelling of the creation story... with a twist. Sophia, the feminine divine, drives the action and drama of the story toward an edge-of-your-seat conclusion. A four-piece rock band and fluid modern dance choreography round out a dark, tuneful score. (more...) NYMF Festival Announces Closing Night Prom October 5 at Touch by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival will end its fifth season on October 5th and will celebrate with a prom themed closing night party at Touch (240 West 52nd Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue) 8pm-12am. Tickets to Prom 2008 are $40 and can be purchased at www.nymf.org. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: A Puppet Music Thing by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 22, 2008 Most of us have a picture that pops into our head when we hear the word “puppet” and it usually looks like something from Sesame Street. That’s the kind of puppetry I started with. People also usually think that puppetry is for kids. I do that too. Then I went to The O’Neill Puppetry Conference in Connecticut. As the Artistic Director, Pam Arciero, says...I found my tribe. I wasn’t familiar with the beauty and artistry of theater puppetry and I was blown away by it. Puppets are cool. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: Cyclone and the Pig-Faced Lady by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 22, 2008 I’m a geek. I was obsessed with comic books as a kid, and I still have hundreds of them in a milk crate under my desk. They’re not in plastic bags or mint condition, because I read them until they were ragged. I’m sure I became a playwright because I was so used to reading speech bubbles. (more...) NYMF PODCAST #8: The Bubble by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) 'Villa Diodati' To Be Presented at 45th Street Theatre as Part of NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2008 Presented by Diodati Productions, Villa Diodati has music by Mira J. Spektor, lyrics by Colette Inez, book by Colette Inez & Mira J. Spektor with additional lyrics by Byron, Shelley, Spektor & Wordsworth and will be directed by Rob Urbinati with musical direction by Thomas Carlo Bo. Villa Diodati is an official selection of the 2008 New York Music Theatre Festival and will be performed at the 45th Street Theatre (354 W 45 Street). (more...) 'Party Worth Crashing' to Play as Part of NYMF on 9/23 by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2008 The Cast of Broadway's Godspell Sings Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Top Broadway performers to sing the music of Larson Award winners Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk in NYMF concert - Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at 10 PM at the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues). (more...) Cast of Chocolate Soup to Protest Agains Palin in Defense of the Polar Bears 9/21 by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2008 Sarah Palin may not think much of the polar bears, but the middle school-aged cast of Chocolate Soup disagrees and is protesting against Palin on September 21st during the performance at the New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...) Bedbugs!! The Musical Adds Additional Performances at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2008 Due to popular demand and sold out performances, BEDBUGS!!! one of the most talked-about shows in this year’s NYMF has just been extended. Additional performances will be Thursday, September 25th (4:30pm) and a special late night performance, Saturday, September 27th (11:00pm). 80's rock excess meets the Creature Feature in this hilarious, hard-rocking new musical by Paul Leschen and Fred Sauter directed by Samuel Buggeln. BEDBUGS!!! runs through September 27th at the TBG Theater (312 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor). Tickets are $20.00 and are available at www.NYMF.org or by calling 212-352-3101. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: Prospect Theater Company 10th Anniversary Concert by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 20, 2008 1998 saw the founding of two ambitious new organizations: Prospect Theater Company and Google. Over the past decade both companies have grown tremendously. (more...) NYMF to Present 'Next Broadway Sensation' Contest; Judges Announced by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival’s Next Broadway Sensation, formerly known as Broadway Idol, returns for 2008. The top ten finalists are Frances Bordlee, Joe Enderson, Shawna M. Hamic, Mike Harrison, Omar Lopez-Cepero, Barbi McCulloch, Ariela Morgenstern, Jennifer Sánchez, Nesha Ward, and Jamaal Wilson. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: The Jerusalem Syndrome by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 19, 2008 The sturdy young Canadian thought he was Samson, and went on to prove it by smashing through a wall to escape from Kfar Shaul, the Government psychiatric hospital on Jerusalem's western reaches. (more...) NYMF Presents Premiere of 'To Paint the Earth' Starting 9/22 by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival, in association with TPTE LLC, will present the New York premiere of TO PAINT THE EARTH, music by Jonathan Portera and words by Daniel Frederick Levin, directed by Michael Bush (Stormy Weather, Based on a Totally True Story), as part of the 5th Annual NY Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). Performances will run September 22nd-Oct 1st. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: Fairytale, The Musical by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 18, 2008 Over ten years ago, I started writing Fairy Tale as a high school kid in Indiana. At that point, it seemed like the issue I was dealing with, albeit through a bawdy comedy, was too taboo to talk about, especially in a place like Indiana. Growing up gay in the Midwest is a strange experience. The Fairyland I was writing about was close to my reality. Everywhere I turned, the idea of having feelings for a member of the same sex was greeted with condemnation. Forget the idea of same-sex marriage; just having thoughts seemed like a crime. Fairyland was a much darker place at this point. (more...) Cast of Broadway's 'Godspell' to Join Kerrigan and Lowdermilk on Stage, 9/23 by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2008 Top Broadway performers to sing the music of Larson Award winners Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk in NYMF concert - Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at 10 PM at the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues). (more...) Photo Flash: NYMF Opening Night Party by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) celebrates its fifth year with 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events. NYMF is an annual three-week event that has premiered over 130 musicals in its first four years – many of which have gone on to award-winning productions in New York, in regional theaters and on tour in 38 states, and nine countries worldwide. (more...) 1928 Silent Film, 'Road to Ruin', Turned Into Musical At NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2008 New York Musical Theater Festival will present the World Premiere of THE ROAD TO RUIN. (more...) Hansen, Ephraim, Arcilla and More Cast in NYMF's 'College' by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2008 After a twice-extended world-premiere engagement at the Hippodrome State Theater this summer, COLLEGE The Musical is set to make its New York City professional premiere September 18 – 28 at ATA Chernuchin Theater as part of the New York Musical Theater Festival. (more...) Photo Flash: NYMF 2008 Presents 'Cyclone (And The Pig-Faced Lady) by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2008 NEW PERSPECTIVES THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to present CYCLONE (AND THE PIG-FACED LADY), a new musical with book and lyrics by DANA LESLIE GOLDSTEIN, music by Rima Fand and direction by Elysa Marden, as part of the NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL 2008. Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased at www.nymf.org/Show-918.html. Performances run Tuesday, September 23rd at 8:00 pm, Wednesday, September 24th at 1:00 pm, Sunday, September 28th at 4:30 pm, Wednesday, October 1st at 8:00 pm, Friday, October 3rd at 4:30 pm, and Saturday, October 4th at 8:00 pm. TBG THEATER is located at 312 West 46th Street, just off 8th Avenue. (more...) 'I Love You Madam President' to be Read at NYMF on 9/26 by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2008 Rick Hilsabeck (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Kate Fisher (Les Mis), and Scott Barnhardt (Big River), will read "I Love You Madam President" for this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival. The show also features the talents of Jerry Coyle (Room Service), Ric Ryder (Blood Brothers), Christine Rowan and Elizabeth Polito (Beauty and the Beast) and is stage managed by Jessica Balvanz. (more...) 'That Other Woman's Child' Begins Performances at NYMF 9/29 by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2008 THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL (NYMF), REX KNOWLES and WILL STURTEVANT are pleased to announce the New York premiere production of THAT OTHER WOMAN'S CHILD, directed by Sherry Landrum. THAT OTHER WOMAN'S CHILD, will play a limited engagement at Off-Broadway's 37 Arts Theatre C (450 West 37th Street, NYC). Performances begin Monday, September 29 and continue through to Sunday, October 5. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: Play It Cool by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 17, 2008 Play It Cool started with a series of long, gabby lunches with my friend Larry Dean Harris (co-writer of the book). Larry was on the board of the Celebration Theatre in Los Angeles. They had initiated another little show I had written some songs for called “Naked Boys Singing!”--and were in the market for another one. Both Larry and I loved old film noir and jazz—so we came up with the idea of putting them together. To be honest with you, I was all caught up in visions of slick streets, tough talking guys and good lighting so I basically left Larry alone-- (more...) 'The Bubble' Opens Tonight at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2008 The Bubble comes at a time when history is repeating itself. We're seeing things happening now to the housing bubble that happened to the dotcom bubble. Conceiver Karen Paull said today. The Bubble is inspired by Paull's own experiences in Silicon Valley. Karen Paull is available for interviews and is an expert on surviving a market bubble. (more...) 'The Road to Ruin' to Run Sept, 18th- Oct. 1st by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2008 New York Musical Theater Festival will present the World Premiere of THE ROAD TO RUIN. This new musical comedy is based on the 1928 silent movie of the same name, a cult favorite on par with Reefer Madness and Cocaine Fiends. With book, music and lyrics by William Zeffiro, the production is directed by Mary Catherine Burke with choreography by Sea Sullivan and music direction by David Cladwell. Performances begin September 18 at The 45th Street Theater. (more...) NYMF PODCAST #7: You Can Take The Girl Outta Brooklyn by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: Chocolate Soup by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 16, 2008 So, I’m teaching at Center Stage, minding my own business, when who should appear but Matt Corriel, composer extraordinaire. He’s young, he’s hip, he’s fun and he’s brilliant. We hit it off immediately. Last year, we teamed-up to create Intervention A Teen Musical Comedy that got into NYMF and won the Moss Hart Award (the New England TONY). (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: Sophia's Fall by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 16, 2008 The cast of Sophia's Fall is scared of our show - they don't tell me these things of course, but sitting at the edge of rehearsals, I can see it. They're a brave, talented, athletic, charismatic bunch, but they have good reason to fear Sophia's Fall. It's hard. (more...) 'Castronauts' Opens Tonight at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2008 CASTRONAUTS, or How I Killed Fidel, a revolutionary new musical by Bobby Houston, Patricio Bisso and Randy Courts, will receive its world premiere as part of this year's 5th annual New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). Directed and choreographed by Will Pomerantz, Castronauts runs September 16 through 28 at the Zipper Factory. (more...) NYMF PODCAST #6: Wood by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) NYMF's 'CASTRONAUTS' Begins Performances Tonight at The Zipper by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2008 CASTRONAUTS, or How I Killed Fidel, a revolutionary new musical by Bobby Houston, Patricio Bisso and Randy Courts, will receive its world premiere as part of this year's 5th annual New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). Directed and choreographed by Will Pomerantz, Castronauts runs September 16 through 28 at the Zipper Factory. (more...) NYMF To Present 'Heaven in Your Pocket' Starting 9/16 by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2008 THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL (NYMF) and EMERGING ARTISTS THEATRE are pleased to announce the New York premiere production of HEAVEN IN YOUR POCKET, directed by Alan Souza. (more...) Bonnie & Clyde: A Folktale to Premiere at NYMF Starting 9/16 by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2008 New York Musical Theater Festival will present the World Premiere of BONNIE & CLYDE: A FOLKTALE. With book and lyrics by Tony and Lucille Lortel Award nominee Hunter Foster (Urinetown, Little Shop of Horrors) and music by Drama Desk Award nominee Rick Crom, the production is directed by Mark Waldrop. Performances begin September 16 at The American Theatre of Actors. (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - Twilight in Manchego Part II by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2008 TWILIGHT IN MANCHEGO maps the story of Esau Munsey, who leaves a haunted past in the city to teach fourth grade in a provincial elementary school. But his intentions to provoke change in an outdated education system distract him from the students he really wants to inspire. When Esau's history repeats itself and the small town of Manchego is struck by tragedy, Esau must finally put to rest the ghosts of his past and make peace with himself and his choices. (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - The Road To Ruin Part II by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2008 Is America going to hell in a basket? Find out in THE ROAD TO RUIN (The 1928 Exploitation Musical), where sex delinquents, neglectful parents, blackmailing- nymphomaniacs, bottled water and corporate Christians conspire to bring down Little Sally Canfield, "The Nicest Girl at Central High." (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - Sophia's Fall Part II by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2008 SOPHIA'S FALL is an intense musical journey chronicling the final acts of creation through the eyes of Sophia, the mother angel who saved Adam and Eve from Lucifer and his fallen demons. An epic love story, SOPHIA'S FALL is about the triumph of love over justice and the battle that rages inside each of us. A four-piece rock band and fluid, modern dance choreography round out a dark, tuneful score. SOPHIA'S FALL is an official selection of the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...) BWW TV: NYMF 2008 Musicals Preview by Eddie Varley - September 15, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) celebrates its fifth year with 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events. This year’s Festival will begin September 15th and continue through October 5th. BWW TV brings you a small preview of some of the musicals that will be featured during the highly acclaimed festival. They were presented as part of the NYMF press day preview that took place Monday September 8th at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center. (more...) NYMF PODCAST #5: Freshly Tossed by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: Ubu: A 'Patamusical by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 15, 2008 Ubu: A ‘Patamusical began 14 years ago as Brantley was finishing his junior year in high school. Yep, high school. Monty Holamon asked him to spend the summer learning to walk on stilts. The reason: the one-act play that Monty was planning to direct that fall was based on three French plays by Alfred Jarry, and three of the characters, the Paljenttents, needed to be about 10 feet tall. Huh? (more...) NYMF PODCAST #4: Heaven In Your Pocket by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) NYMF Adds Performances of 'Bonnie & Clyde', 'Idaho!' and 'Jason & Ben' by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2008 Isaac Robert Hurwitz (NYMF Executive Director & Producer) announces that due to demand NYMF will add extra performances of Hunter Foster & Rick Crom’s Bonnie & Clyde: A Folktale, Buddy Sheffield & Keith Thompson’s Idaho!, and Matthew Loren Cohen’s Jason & Ben. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: COLLEGE, The Musical by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 13, 2008 On New Years Day, 2005, we were sitting on the floor of our dorm room, brainstorming ideas for new musicals we wanted to write. We were eating cold pizza out of the box and laughing at the empty cereal bowls, text books, and laundry strewn about the room; we were listening to roommates outwit each other and joke about both the trivialities and the very important aspects of their lives; we were trying to drown out the cell phone calls and television news playing in the background…. For some time, we'd been looking at stories to adapt or historical events to retell, but finally we just looked at each other and the room we were sitting in, and we said "You know what? I think this is it." (more...) NYMF Adds Additional Peformances for Fastest Selling Shows by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2008 Isaac Robert Hurwitz (NYMF Executive Director & Producer) announced that due to demand NYMF will add extra performances of Hunter Foster & Rick Crom’s Bonnie & Clyde: A Folktale, Buddy Sheffield & Keith Thompson’s Idaho!, and Matthew Loren Cohen’s Jason & Ben. (more...) 'Chocolate Soup', Now Playing at NYMF, Wins Moss Hart Award by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2008 Center Stage Theatre Company is pleased to announce it had been awarded the Community Theatre Division of the prestigious Moss Hart Award from the New England Theatre Conference for its production of Chocolate Soup, which is being presented as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival on September 21 at 3:30PM & 6PM at The Zipper Theatre. (more...) NYMF To Present Musical About Rise and Fall of Kathie Lee Gifford, 'I Can't Believe She Said That!' by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival will present the World Premiere of Richard Rodgers Award finalist SHE CAN'T BELIEVE SHE SAID THAT!, a new musical about the rise and fall and fall and rise of Kathie Lee Gifford. Featuring book, music and lyrics by Matt Prager (South Park, That's My Bush!) and directed by Josh Hecht (of the Drama Desk Award winning Christine Jorgensen Reveals), performances begin September 26 at TBG Theater. (more...) NYMF PODCAST #3: The Jerusalem Syndrome by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: On The Road to Ruin by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 12, 2008 Every time I see that I have written the principle elements for R2R (as we call it around campus) I feel a teensy bit guilty because even though I did, in fact, write all three. (more...) 'Wild About Harry' to Open at NYMT on 9/19 by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival (Isaac Robert Hurwitz, Executive Producer) has commissioned a new dance piece, 'Wild About Harry,' to be presented in their fifth season at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center 248 West 60th Street (between Amsterdam & 11th Avenues) September 19th, 20th, 21st, and 28th. (more...) 'Sophia's Fall' Announces Band Members for NYMF Premiere by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2008 SOPHIA'S FALL, a musical by Benjamin Birney and Rob Seitelman, will perform at The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) as part of their new Dance Series. Jason Summers (Growing Up 70’s) will choreograph and direct. Performances will begin on Thursday, September 18th, continuing through Saturday, September 20th. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: Heaven In Your Pocket by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2008 This sounds crazy, but it's true: I never seem to fully understand just what I am writing about until well after it's been written.Such is the case with Heaven in Your Pocket, which follows the journey of the fictional singing troupe, The Heavenly Belles. (more...) NYMF PODCAST #2: Ubu: A Patamusical by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: Castronauts by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 10, 2008 Speaking truth to power- it's always so thrilling, isn't it? And EXACTLY what we've all been wanting to do for the last eight years. So what better fantasy than a drag queen taking on a dictator? And you just know that Fierce Diva is bound to win. (more...) NYMF PODCAST #1: About Face by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2008 Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) NYMF's 'Wood' Becomes First Musical To Sell Out; Performance Added 9/21 by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2008 Isaac Robert Hurwitz (NYMF Executive Director & Producer) announces that the musical Wood has sold out its initial run and that an additional performance has been added Sunday, September 21 at 4:30pm. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF: Bonnie and Clyde: A Folktale by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2008 Hunter Foster and I were actors in Broadway’s Urinetown. He was a book writer (Summer of 42) and I was a songwriter (Newsical). So of course we decided to write a show together. Bonnie and Clyde was Hunter’s idea. Why hadn't it been done before? Turns out that while the personalities of everyone involved with the real Bonnie and Clyde were fascinating, their story was gruesome. “If only you could put these characters in a musical comedy…” we thought. Quickly answered with, “Well why not?” (more...) 30 Days of NYMF 2008: Max & the Truffle Pig by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 07, 2008 Deep in the heartland, southern Indiana. I am working on a new play at the New Harmony project. It is fantastic here, great for writing. Not so good for calling. To use your cell phone you have to walk five streets down and two streets over, where, in the middle of the road, you might be able to get Verizon. So when I finally pick up my messages there are quite a few, including three from a very determined lady who would like to speak to me about a project. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF 2008: The Hatpin by James Miller by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 06, 2008 It's five days until I fly to New York for the first time in my life. As a keen lover of theatre- this is how it felt as a kid to see pictures of Disneyland (which, incidentally, I have never been to either!) (more...) Welcome to '30 Days of NYMF' by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 05, 2008 Welcome to “30 Days of NYMF” (more...) Special BWW Discount Offer: The Fancy Boys Follies by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2008 Members of BroadwayWorld.com can now save money on the New York Musical Theater Festival's presentation of The Fancy Boys Follies. For a limited time, BWW members will be able to purchase tickets at the discounted price of $20. (more...) Photo Flash: 'Idaho: The Musical' at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival, Sharon Carr and Richard Winkler present IDAHO! (www.IdahoMusical.com), a new American comedy musical with book, music and lyrics by Buddy Sheffield and music by Keith Thompson. (more...) New Perspectives Presents 'Cyclone' at NYMF Starting 9/23 by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2008 NEW PERSPECTIVES THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to present CYCLONE (AND THE PIG-FACED LADY), a new musical with book and lyrics by DANA LESLIE GOLDSTEIN, music by RIMA FAND and direction by ELYSA MARDEN, as part of the NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL 2008. (more...) Anthony Galde and Dog Day Productions Present 'Fancy Boys Follies' at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2008 Anthony Galde and Dog Days Productions will present, as an official selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival, The Fancy Boys Follies: A Vaudelesque! (more...) 'Villa Diodati' To Be Presented at 45th Street Theatre as Part of NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2008 Presented by Diodati Productions, Villa Diodati has music by Mira J. Spektor, lyrics by Colette Inez, book by Colette Inez & Mira J. Spektor with additional lyrics by Byron, Shelley, Spektor & Wordsworth and will be directed by Rob Urbinati with musical direction by Thomas Carlo Bo. Villa Diodati is an official selection of the 2008 New York Music Theatre Festival and will be performed at the 45th Street Theatre (354 W 45 Street). (more...) 'Ward 9' Presented by NYMF Starting 9/18 at Movement & Arts Center by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2008 “Ward 9” is being presented as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, 248 West 60th Street (bet Amsterdam Ave. & 11th Ave.). (more...) Center Stage's 'Chocolate Soup' Part of NYMF Starting 9/21 by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2008 Opening on September 21st as part of the the New York Musical Theatre Festival, Center Stage Theater Company’s new musical Chocolate Soup is a modern day fairytale with all the right ingredients in place – from clever, comedy-laced dialogue and a delightful musical score by Matt Corriel to the masterfully woven mix of thought provoking messages about life, choices and kids’ ability to make a difference in the world. (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - Twilight in Manchego by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2008 TWILIGHT IN MANCHEGO maps the story of Esau Munsey, who leaves a haunted past in the city to teach fourth grade in a provincial elementary school. But his intentions to provoke change in an outdated education system distract him from the students he really wants to inspire. When Esau's history repeats itself and the small town of Manchego is struck by tragedy, Esau must finally put to rest the ghosts of his past and make peace with himself and his choices. (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - Sophia's Fall by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2008 SOPHIA'S FALL is an intense musical journey chronicling the final acts of creation through the eyes of Sophia, the mother angel who saved Adam and Eve from Lucifer and his fallen demons. An epic love story, SOPHIA'S FALL is about the triumph of love over justice and the battle that rages inside each of us. A four-piece rock band and fluid, modern dance choreography round out a dark, tuneful score. SOPHIA'S FALL is an official selection of the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - The Road To Ruin by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2008 Is America going to hell in a basket? Find out in THE ROAD TO RUIN (The 1928 Exploitation Musical), where sex delinquents, neglectful parents, blackmailing- nymphomaniacs, bottled water and corporate Christians conspire to bring down Little Sally Canfield, "The Nicest Girl at Central High." (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - Idaho by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2008 Tater country is turned spud-side up in IDAHO! when a mail order bride comes to town and falls in love with the wrong man. Born (out of wedlock) from the golden age of musical comedy come a new story...a twisted tale of wife stealin', spud peelin' and double dealin'at a time when men were men and Aunt Pearlie carried the shotgun. In this segment of IDAHO's Road to NYMF we meet some of the people behind the scenes and join six of our cast members, Rob Sutton, Elena Shaddow, Stacey Todd Holt, Beth Curry, Jennifer Perry and Blake Hammond on a photo shoot at the Queens County Farm. (more...) Tony Nominee Barbara Walsh Stars in NYMF's 'About Face' by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2008 Barbara Walsh, celebrated Tony and Drama Desk award nominated actress in such Broadway musicals as the 2007 revival of COMPANY, FALSETTOS, BIG, HAIRSPRAY, BLOOD BROTHERS, NINE AND ROCK AND ROLL: THE FIRST 5,000 YEARS, as well as television’s "One Life To Live" and "Law and Order," will star as Beatrice Stanton in the New York Musical Theatre Festival’s production of ABOUT FACE. (more...) NYMF To Present Children's Musical 'Max and the Truffle Pig' by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2008 THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL and KIM VASQUEZ/ GRAYLADY ENTERTAINMENT, INC. present NYMF's only Children's musical this year, MAX AND THE TRUFFLE PIG (more...) NYMF Announces Complete 2008 Lineup by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) celebrates its fifth year with 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events. (more...) 'Bedbugs!!!' To Have World Premiere at NYMF Starting 9/16 by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Leschen, Mrozek & Sauter present the world premiere of BEDBUGS!!!, an official selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival’s 2008 Next Link Project. (more...) 'The Bubble' at NYMF Begins At Zipper Theater 9/17 by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2008 The new Musical Dot-Comedy The Bubble begins performances on September 17th at 8pm at The Zipper Factory Theater, as part of the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...) Hansen, Ephraim, Arcilla and More Cast in NYMF's 'College' by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2008 After a twice-extended world-premiere engagement at the Hippodrome State Theater this summer, COLLEGE The Musical is set to make its New York City professional premiere September 18 – 28 at ATA Chernuchin Theater as part of the New York Musical Theater Festival. (more...) 'Soul Searching' and 'Generations' To Appear at Nuyorican As Part of NYMF by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2008 On the heels of concert performances at DR2 Theater, D-Lounge, Bowery Poetry Club, and Don't Tell Mama's, The New Rock Musical SOUL SEARCHING - along with GENERATIONS, The All-Kids Rock Musical Workshop - will appear in the 2008 New York Musical Theater Festival (www.nymf.org) with a series of special performances at the Nuyorican Poets Café, 236 East 3rd Street between B & C. (more...) Bonnie & Clyde: A Folktale to Premiere at NYMF Starting 9/16 by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2008 New York Musical Theater Festival will present the World Premiere of BONNIE & CLYDE: A FOLKTALE. With book and lyrics by Tony and Lucille Lortel Award nominee Hunter Foster (Urinetown, Little Shop of Horrors) and music by Drama Desk Award nominee Rick Crom, the production is directed by Mark Waldrop. Performances begin September 16 at The American Theatre of Actors. (more...) NYMF To Present 'Heaven in Your Pocket' Starting 9/16 by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2008 THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL (NYMF) and EMERGING ARTISTS THEATRE are pleased to announce the New York premiere production of HEAVEN IN YOUR POCKET, directed by Alan Souza. (more...) 1928 Silent Film, 'Road to Ruin', Turned Into Musical At NYMF by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2008 New York Musical Theater Festival will present the World Premiere of THE ROAD TO RUIN. (more...) NYMF Adds Kerrigan & Lowdermilk and 'Gay Agenda' To Lineup by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) celebrates its fifth year with 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events. (more...)