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TRICK! and CAFÉ CON LECHE to Launch Barn on Fire 5th Annual Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026

New York Theatre Barn and the Fire Island Pines Arts Project will join forces for the 5th annual season of Barn on Fire. The summer residency on Fire Island will make space for the original musicals Trick! The Musical and Café con Leche.

Constantine Maroulis to Star in WAITING FOR EDDIE AT THE ORPHEUM at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026

Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis will headline Waiting for Eddie at The Orpheum, a new musical in concert at The Green Room 42, alongside cast members from Frozen and Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish.

Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes, Sing4Her in support of The Foundation for Women’s Cancer and more. 

New Musical RITA: MORE THAN A MEMORY About Rita Hayworth's Alzheimer's Battle in Development
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026

A new musical exploring Rita Hayworth's battle with Alzheimer's and Hollywood's erasure of her Spanish heritage is in development with New York Theatre Barn, written by Bettina Covo and Jonathan Larson Award-winner Cheryl Stern.

Aaron Alcaraz, Jade McLeod, and More Will Lead CONFESSIONS and ATALANTA: THE LONG SHOT
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

New York Theatre Barn's 19th season New Works Series will present excerpts from two new queer musicals, CONFESSIONS and ATALANTA: THE LONG SHOT, at Five Angels Theater in NYC, with live streaming available.

SING4HER Benefit for Foundation for Women's Cancer Will Come to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

54 Below will host SING4HER, a cabaret event supporting the Foundation for Women's Cancer, harnessing Broadway music to aid women diagnosed with cancer.

Rob Rokicki to Moderate Choreography Lab with Nyseli Vega and John Cardoza
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026

On March 19, 2026, Rob Rokicki will moderate the 13th season of the Choreography Lab, featuring notable artists Nyseli Vega and John Cardoza. This event, hosted by New York Theatre Barn, aims to foster new works and collaborations among choreographers and performers. The lab will be held in New York City, providing a platform for innovative dance and theatrical exploration.

Jennifer Leigh Warren and Michael Thomas Grant Join MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS at The Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026

Broadway's Jennifer Leigh Warren and Grey's Anatomy and Zoe's Extraordinary Playlist star Michael Thomas Grant have been cast in the world premiere production of Millennials Are Killing Musicals at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA.

New York Theatre Barn's Choreography Lab Enters 13th Season with Top Choreographers
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

The 13th season of New York Theatre Barn's Choreography Lab will launch on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, with the original musicals Little Red, The Pelican, and Andy, Keith & Jean-Michel.

Vishal Vaidya, Nehal Joshi and George Abud to Kick Off NY Theatre Barn's 19th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026

​New York Theatre Barn will launch the 19th season of its award-winning New Works Series, with excerpts from the original musicals 90 Seconds and The Only Way Out, and a conversation with the writers.

American Academy Of Dramatic Arts To Develop New Musicals WINNER And MUCH ADO With Launch Of New Works Project
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts will launch its New Works Project with readings of the original musicals WINNER and MUCH ADO. The two presentations will offer students a close look at new musical development processes guided by contemporary writers and creative teams.

MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Will Have World Premiere at the Colony Theatre in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA will present the world premiere production of Millennials Are Killing Musicals in its 2026 season before the show heads to New York.

Josephine Phoenix One-Woman Show BETWEEN COCONUTS AND CONCRETE Comes to Sarasota Jewish Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2025

 Sarasota Jewish Theatre will present Josephine Phoenix in her one-woman show “Between Coconuts and Concrete,” in January at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

Interview: Bob Kelly of CONFESSIONS A New Musical at Theatre Now
by Jared Fessler - Oct 17, 2025

We’re thrilled to have the chance to speak with composer Bob Kelly, one of the creators behind Confessions: A New Musical, which is set to have a private industry reading in New York City on October 20. The musical is based on Tom Rastrelli’s memoir Confessions of a Gay Priest and explores the powerful intersection of faith, sexuality, and identity through the eyes of a Catholic priest confronting his truth.

Beth Malone, Isabelle McCalla, and More Join FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the complete casting and more details about the lineup for the 37th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. Learn more here!

CONFESSIONS A New Musical to Have Industry Reading in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2025

Theatre Now will present an invitation-only industry reading of Confessions in New York City on Monday, October 20th. Learn more about the upcoming industry reading!

Logan Leilani Blount Joins MOMS' NIGHT OUT at The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025

Logan Leilani Blount has joined the lineup for Moms' Night Out: The Summer Show, which will play at The Green Room 42 next week. Learn more about the performance here!

WINNER Concept EP Featuring Taylor Iman Jones and Jade McLeod To Be Released This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025

In celebration of Pride 2025, New York Theatre Barn will release a concept album of the original musical Winner featuring Taylor Iman Jones and Jade McLeod. Learn more!

Video: Jenn Colella and More Sing Songs From Queer Musicals Recorded by Theatre Barn Records
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025

In celebration of Pride 2025, New York Theatre Barn released a video playlist of songs from queer musicals recorded by Theatre Barn Records. Learn more here!

Kirsten Childs, Grey Henson, Eric Ulloa and More Lead 4th Season of Barn on Fire Residency
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

This summer, New York Theatre Barn and the Fire Island Pines Arts Project will join forces for the 4th annual season of Barn on Fire. Learn more about the lineup here!