The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) will present a series of free concert events in partnership with the Times Square Virgin Megastore (1540 Broadway, between 45th & 46th Streets), giving audiences a sneak peek of the shows opening each week of the Festival.
As in the past, the Virgin shows will feature one song from each show, with different productions performing at each event. The concerts will be hosted by friends of the Festival, including
Daniel Reichard (
Jersey Boys), the Altar Boyz, and the cast of
[title of show]. In addition to previewing the shows, audiences at the Virgin Megastore events will also be able to snag some NYMF swag – including merchandise, paraphernalia and tickets – and catch the inside scoop about special NYMF events and promotions all month long!
With the exception of the kick-off September 6th concert which starts at 5:30 PM, all Virgin performances start at 5:00 PM sharp.
The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, September 6 at 5:30 PM:The Children, Emerald Man, Go Go Beach, Having It Almost, Oedipus for Kids!, White Noise
Monday, September 11 at 5:00 PM:Drift, Flight of the Lawnchair Man, Smoking Bloomberg, The Tragic and Horrible Life of the Singing Nun, Warrior
Wednesday, September 13 at 5:00 PM:Alive in the World, Angels, Captain Gravy's Wavy Navy, Lunch, Virgins
Monday, September 18 at 5:00 PM:Behind the Limelight, Kingdom, The Paisley Sisters' Christmas Special, River's End
Wednesday, September 20 at 5:00 PM:Hot and Sweet, Journey to the West, Party Come Here, This Could Be Love, Three Sides
Monday, September 25 at 5:00 PM:J.O.B. The Hip-Hopera, The Man in My Head, Maria, Maria, Night of the Hunter
For more info, check out
www.nymf.org.