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Merrill Grant moved to the Bay Area in 2019 after over ten years in New York. New York credits include solo performances at Lincoln Center (Avery Fisher Hall), Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall), originating leads in new musicals at NYMP and Fringe Festivals as well as countless readings of new musicals. A favorite production was playing the lead in "The First Marilyn...Marilyn Miller" a fully staged biographic musical on the life of this star of the early 1900's. In addition to new musicals she also loved portraying Ivy Smith in Bernstein's "On the Town" with the Staten Island Philharmonic.

She performed in New York and on tour for several years with the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players as well as The New York Ziegfeld Society as both a singer and dancer. She studied at the Atlanta Ballet in Atlanta continued studying dance at college while majoring in opera performance and found her way to musical theatre.

Her cabaret act, "My Shirley Years" played the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and several NY venues. Most recently she wrote and filmed a new act in San Francisco with music director Peter Grunberg- "How I got to San Francisco- Plenty of Heart and Plenty of Hope". www.merrillgrant.com

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Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of MIRIAM AND ESTER GO TO THE DIAMOND DISTRICT


Rainbow Zebra Productions LLC has released production photos for the World Premiere of MIRIAM AND ESTHER GO TO THE DIAMOND DISTRICT, written and directed by Andrea Gordon. MIRIAM AND ESTHER GO TO THE DIAMOND DISTRICT will run from January 17 – 28, 2024 at Magic Theatre. Check them out here!

Cast And Creative Team Set for World Premiere of MIRIAM AND ESTHER GO TO THE DIAMOND DISTRICT at Magic Theatre


Don't miss the world premiere of 'Miriam and Esther go to the Diamond District' at Magic Theatre in San Francisco on January 19, 2024.

The Mountain Play Presents HELLO, DOLLY! in May and June


The Mountain Play, the San Francisco Bay Area's most magical outdoor theater experience, is proud to present HELLO, DOLLY! for its 109th Season, May 22 through June 19. Directed by Jay Manley, with musical direction by David Möschler, and choreography by Zoë Swenson-Graham, HELLO, DOLLY! will entertain audiences of all ages in a one-of-a-kind mountaintop event.

Casting Announced For Premiere Of THE MAGIC LAMP At Presidio Theatre


The cast for The Magic Lamp features versatile and popular actors including Rotimi Agbabiaka, Sharon Shao, Danny Scheie, Curt Branom, Renée Lubin, JM Appleby, Rinabeth Apostol, Scott Reardon and others.

Full Cast Announced For 107th Mountain Play HELLO, DOLLY!


The Mountain Play a?" Casting is complete for the Mountain Play's production of HELLO, DOLLY! which will treat the San Francisco Bay Area to a parade of comedy, wonderful music and life affirming joy.

Photo Flash: Contra Costa Civic Theatre Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY


Contra Costa Civic Theatre presents It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, adapted from Frank Capra's beloved film by Joe Landry. This family-friendly holiday production, directed by David Bogdonoff with original music and live foley effects by Don Tieck, plays for nine performances only November 29 through December 15; for tickets and information visit www.ccct.org or call 510-524-9012.

Photo Flash: First Look at Contra Costa Civic Theatre's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE


Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) presents It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, adapted from Frank Capra's beloved film by Joe Landry. This family-friendly holiday production, directed by David Bogdonoff with original music and live foley effects by Don Tieck, plays for nine performances only November 29 through December 15; for tickets and information visit www.ccct.org or call 510-524-9012.

CCCT Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Nov 29-Dec 15


Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) today announced the cast for It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, adapted from Frank Capra's beloved film by Joe Landry.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Announce THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Plus NYE Celebration


New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) continues its 44th season beginning Thursday, December 27 with five performances of The Pirates of Penzance at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (E. 68th Street Between Park and Lexington Avenues).

ZIEGFELD'S PUNCH BOWL OF 2016 Celebrates George Gershwin at Hunter College Tonight


The Ziegfeld Society of New York City will present ZIEGFELD'S PUNCH BOWL OF 2016: A Tribute to George Gershwin tonight, February 20th.

ZIEGFELD'S PUNCH BOWL OF 2016 to Celebrate George Gershwin at Hunter College


The Ziegfeld Society of New York City will present ZIEGFELD'S PUNCH BOWL OF 2016: A Tribute to George Gershwin on Saturday, February 20th.

NYGASP Presents Gilbert & Sullivan's IOLANTHE This Weekend


The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, America's preeminent professional Gilbert & Sullivan repertory company, kicks off its 41st season with the political fairytale IOLANTHE (this weekend, November 7 & 8) at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place). The seventh collaboration between Gilbert and Sullivan, IOLANTHE is certainly not politics as usual! The affairs of state in fairyland take center stage and the tasty tunes take wing along with the non-stop hilarity.

NYGASP Sets Full Cast for Gilbert & Sullivan's IOLANTHE, Running This Fall


The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, America's preeminent professional Gilbert & Sullivan repertory company, kicks off its 41st season with the political fairytale IOLANTHE (November 7 & 8) at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place). The seventh collaboration between Gilbert and Sullivan, IOLANTHE is certainly not politics as usual! The affairs of state in fairyland take center stage and the tasty tunes take wing along with the non-stop hilarity.

Anita Gillette, Lee Roy Reams & More Set for ZIEGFELD'S CAVALCADE OF STARS


The Ziegfeld Society of New York City launches its Seventh Season on September 26, 2015 with ZIEGFELD'S CAVALCADE OF STARS.

BWW Reviews: Cabaret Stars and Mabel Mercer Foundation Salute a Bountiful Group of Centenary Celebrating Legends at Weill Recital Hall


This year is the centennial of entertainment legends such as vocalists Billie Holliday and Edith Piaf, singer-actors Frank Sinatra and Alice Faye, composers Billy Strayhorn and Bart Howard, and pianist Cy Walter. In its annual tribute concert, The Mabel Mercer Foundation celebrated all these artists in 1915: It Was a Very Good Year at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, presenting a great variety of musical talent, each with a personal take.

Photo Coverage: KT Sullivan & Rex Reed Host IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR


Seven outstanding vocalists, songwriters, and musicians born in 1915 were honored at Weill Recital Hall on Tuesday, June 9th, at 7:30 p.m., when The Mabel Mercer Foundation presented their  annual concert, "It Was A Very Good Year." Cohosted by the Foundation's artistic director KT Sullivan and the distinguished critic Rex Reed, the one-night-only event celebrated the centennial birthdays of (alphabetically) Alice Faye, Billie Holiday, Bart Howard, Edith Piaf, Frank Sinatra, Billy Strayhorn, and Cy Walter.

IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR Set for Weill Recital Hall Tonight


Seven outstanding vocalists, songwriters, and musicians born in 1915 will be honored at Weill Recital Hall tonight, June 9th, at 7:30 p.m., when The Mabel Mercer Foundation presents the annual concert, 'It Was A Very Good Year.' Cohosted by the Foundation's artistic director KT Sullivan and the distinguished critic Rex Reed, the one-night-only event celebrates the centennial birthdays of (alphabetically) Alice Faye, Billie Holiday, Bart Howard, Edith Piaf, Frank Sinatra, Billy Strayhorn, and Cy Walter.

IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR Set for Weill Recital Hall, 6/9


Seven outstanding vocalists, songwriters, and musicians born in 1915 will be honored at Weill Recital Hall on Tuesday, June 9th, at 7:30 p.m., when The Mabel Mercer Foundation presents the annual concert, "It Was A Very Good Year." Cohosted by the Foundation's artistic director KT Sullivan and the distinguished critic Rex Reed, the one-night-only event celebrates the centennial birthdays of (alphabetically) Alice Faye, Billie Holiday, Bart Howard, Edith Piaf, Frank Sinatra, Billy Strayhorn, and Cy Walter.

Gilbert & Sullivan's THE GONDOLIERS Plays This Weekend at NYU Skirball


The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, America's preeminent professional Gilbert & Sullivan repertory company, will present its spring production The Gondoliers this weekend, May 15-17 at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place).

Full Cast Set for Gilbert & Sullivan's THE GONDOLIERS at NYU Skirball This Month


The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, America's preeminent professional Gilbert & Sullivan repertory company, will present its spring production The Gondoliers May 15-17 at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place).

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