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Midwest New Musicals to Launch Fall Workshops in September
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 28, 2013


Beginning in September 2013, Midwest New Musicals at Light Opera Works offers new programs for book writers, lyricists and composers at various levels of expertise, from experienced professionals to interested amateurs. Sessions take place at the Light Opera Works rehearsal center in Wilmette at 516 4th Street.

The Mensa Foundation Explores How Science Meets Science Fiction, 7/2
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 28, 2013


The Mensa Education & Research Foundation will explore how science meets fiction at its 2013 Colloquium on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at the Worthington Renaissance in Fort Worth, Texas from 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. There are limited tickets available and can be purchased at the door for $69.

Midwest New Musicals to Present NORTH SHORE B&B Mini-Musical Project, 7/21
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 20, 2013


Midwest New Musicals presents NORTH SHORE B & B (BOATS AND BEACHES), the 2013 Mini-Musicals Project on Sunday, July 21, 3:00 PM at Light Opera Works Second Stage at McGaw YMCA Children's Center Auditorium, 1420 Maple (at Lake) in Evanston. Tickets are $10 at the Light Opera Works box office: (847) 920-5360 or at the door.

Midwest New Musicals Presents WANTING MISS JULIE at Light Opera Works Tonight, 11/19
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2012


Midwest New Musicals continues Words and Music, its concert reading series of original musicals, with WANTING MISS JULIE, book by John Sparks, lyrics by Patricia Zehentmayr and music by Jake Anthony, tonight, November 19, at 7:30 PM at the Light Opera Works Second Stage at 1420 Maple (at Lake) in Evanston. Tickets are $15, available at Light Opera Works box office: (847) 920-5360 or at the door.

Midwest New Musicals Presents WANTING MISS JULIE at Light Opera Works, 11/19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2012


Midwest New Musicals continues Words and Music, its concert reading series of original musicals, with WANTING MISS JULIE, book by John Sparks, lyrics by Patricia Zehentmayr and music by Jake Anthony, on Monday, November 19, at 7:30 PM at the Light Opera Works Second Stage at 1420 Maple (at Lake) in Evanston. Tickets are $15, available at Light Opera Works box office: (847) 920-5360 or at the door.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 17th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Oct 17, 2012


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Jeff Award results, 'Smokey Joe's' impresses, three presidential musicals (at least!), old and new shows in Evanston, Ann Hampton Callaway in Lakeview and more!

Midwest New Musicals Announces 2012-13 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 11, 2012


Midwest New Musicals kicks off the second season of Words and Music, a concert reading series of original musicals beginning Monday, October 22 at 7:30 pm at the Light Opera Works Second Stage, 1420 Maple (at Lake) in Evanston. Tickets for the general public are $15, available at Light Opera Works box office (847) 920-5360 or at the door.

Midwest New Musicals Presents NORTH SHORE RHYTHMS AND BLUES, 7/22 & 23
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2012


Midwest New Musicals presents NORTH SHORE RHYTHMS AND BLUES, the 2012 Mini-Musicals Project today, July 22, 3:00 pm, Light Opera Works Second Stage at McGaw YMCA Children's Center Auditorium, 1420 Maple in Evanston and Monday, July 23, at 7:30 pm, McGuire Auditorium-Warde Academic Center, Saint Xavier University, 3700 West 103 Street in Chicago. Tickets are $10 at (847) 920-5360 or at the door.

Midwest New Musicals Presents NORTH SHORE RHYTHMS AND BLUES, 7/22 & 23
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 20, 2012


Midwest New Musicals presents NORTH SHORE RHYTHMS AND BLUES, the 2012 Mini-Musicals Project on Sunday, July 22, 3:00 pm, Light Opera Works Second Stage at McGaw YMCA Children's Center Auditorium, 1420 Maple in Evanston and Monday, July 23, at 7:30 pm, McGuire Auditorium-Warde Academic Center, Saint Xavier University, 3700 West 103 Street in Chicago. Tickets are $10 at (847) 920-5360 or at the door.

Midwest New Musicals to Present NORTH SHORE RHYTHMS AND BLUES, 7/22
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 1, 2012


Midwest New Musicals presents North Shore Rhythms and Blues, the 2012 Mini-Musicals Project on Sunday, July 22, 3:00 PM at the McGaw YMCA Children's Center Auditorium at 1420 Maple (at Lake) in Evanston. Tickets for the general public are $10 at the Light Opera Works box office: (847) 920-5360 or at the door.

Todd Alan Johnson Joins Cast of Prospect Theatre Company's IRON CURTAIN
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 27, 2011


Todd Alan Johnson, whose credits include Broadway's Aida, Off Broadway's NEWSical and the national tour of Les Miserables, will join the cast of Prospect Theater Company's upcoming Off Broadway production of Iron Curtain. He replaces Marcus Neville, who has withdrawn from the production due to a scheduling conflict.

Midwest New Musicals Features WORDS AND MUSIC, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2011


Midwest New Musicals kicks off Words and Music, its new concert reading series of original musicals beginning Monday, October 24 at 7:30 PM at the Light Opera Works Second Stage, 1420 Maple (at Lake) in Evanston. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Midwest New Musicals Features WORDS AND MUSIC, 10/24
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2011


Midwest New Musicals kicks off Words and Music, its new concert reading series of original musicals beginning Monday, October 24 at 7:30 PM at the Light Opera Works Second Stage, 1420 Maple (at Lake) in Evanston. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Midwest New Musicals Presents Mini-Musicals Project, 7/17
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2011


Midwest New Musicals presents Spring Rains and Labor Pains, the 2011 Mini-Musical Project on Sunday, July 17, 6:30 PM at the McGaw YMCA Children's Center Auditorium at 1420 Maple in Evanston. Tickets for the general public are $10 at the door.

Midwest New Musicals Presents Mini-Musicals Project, 7/17
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 6, 2011


Midwest New Musicals presents Spring Rains and Labor Pains, the 2011 Mini-Musical Project on Sunday, July 17, 6:30 PM at the McGaw YMCA Children's Center Auditorium at 1420 Maple in Evanston. Tickets for the general public are $10 at the door.

Midwest New Musicals Announces 2011-12 Workshops
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2011


Midwest New Musicals in association with Light Opera Works will hold an intensive program where writers explore the use of music, lyrics and dialogue through hands-on assignments that introduce them to musical theater forms and collaborative technique, culminating in public performances of the Mini-Musicals Project.

Festival of New American Musicals 2011 Announces Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2011


The 2011 Festival of New American Musicals, a five-month musical theatre festival, will be held April 1 through August 28, 2011, throughout Southern California.

Festival of New American Musicals 2011 Announces Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2011


The 2011 Festival of New American Musicals, a five-month musical theatre festival, will be held April 1 through August 28, 2011, throughout Southern California.

MMD and ANMT Hold IN THE MIND OF OLYMPIANS Concert, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2011


London: the birthplace of so many great musicals, and the host of the 2012 Olympics. Now, put those two ideas together, and you get a new musical revue about the Olympics. It's called In the Mind of Olympians, and it's being co-written by writers in London as well as Los Angeles, through Mercury Musical Developments in London and the Academy for New Musical Theatre in Los Angeles.

MMD and ANMT Hold IN THE MIND OF OLYMPIANS Concert, 2/14
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2011


London: the birthplace of so many great musicals, and the host of the 2012 Olympics. Now, put those two ideas together, and you get a new musical revue about the Olympics. It's called In the Mind of Olympians, and it's being co-written by writers in London as well as Los Angeles, through Mercury Musical Developments in London and the Academy for New Musical Theatre in Los Angeles.

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