Photo Coverage: York Theatre Company Celebrates 100 MUSICALS IN MUFTI
By: Genevieve Rafter Keddy Apr. 01, 2015
The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, presented an unforgettable one-night only benefit Monday night, The 100 Musicals in Mufti Concert Celebration. The evening honored the acclaimed Musicals in Mufti Series and its landmark 100th production. All proceeds will benefit The York Theatre Company and the Musicals in Mufti Series.
BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the event below!
The evening was hosted by Tony Award nominee John Tartaglia, and directed by Michael Unger (York Associate Artistic Director), with music direction by Eric Svejcar. Guest Mufti composers included Nancy Ford, Sheldon Harnick, Tom Jones, Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire.
The Mufti alumni and favorites that performed included Glenn Seven Allen, Sherry Boone, Kerri Conte,Robert Cuccioli, George S. Irving, Nancy Anderson, Klea Blackhurst, Robert Creighton, Gretchen Cryer, Stephanie d'Abruzzo, Erin Davie, Stephen DeRosa, Ben Fankhauser, Debbie Gravitte, Judy Kaye, Richard Kind, Michael McCormick, Patrick Page, Jim Stanek, Nick Wyman and Karen Ziemba.
The York Theatre Company is the only theater in New York City-and one of very few in the world-dedicated to developing and fully producing new musicals and preserving neglected, notable shows from the past. For over four decades, York's intimate, imaginative style of producing both original and classic musicals has resulted in critical acclaim and recognition from artists and audiences alike. Under the guidance of Producing Artistic Director James Morgan since 1997, the York has focused on new musicals in its Mainstage Series-most of them world, American, or New York premieres-by some of the field's most esteemed creators, and has also helped launch the careers of many talented new writers. Over 35 cast recordings from York Theatre Company productions are now available on CD, including its acclaimed revival of Closer Than Ever (2013 Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Revival); commercial transfers of such York premieres as The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), Souvenir (Tony Award Nomination for actress Judy Kaye), and Jolson & Company, and revivals of Pacific Overtures and Sweeney Todd (four Tony Nominations including Best Revival) have all showcased the importance of the York and its programs.
Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy
The 100 Musicals in Mufti Benefit Concert
James Morgan (York Artistic Director)
John Tartaglia (Host)
Richard Maltby, Jr., and John Tartaglia
The Manhattan Marymount Chorus-Patrice Bell, Ally Kupferber, Kevin Lagasse, Zack Mannella, Jonathan Melo, Whitney Noelle, May Yoshioka and Ray Zanders
John Tartaglia and The Manhattan Marymount Chorus-Patrice Bell, Ally Kupferber, Kevin Lagasse, Zack Mannella, Jonathan Melo, Whitney Noelle, May Yoshioka and Ray Zanders
Nick Wyman and Stephen Mo Hanan
Nick Wyman and Stephen Mo Hanan
Nick Wyman and Stephen Mo Hanan
Tonight's Orchestra-Piano-Eric Svejcar, Bass-Danny Weller and Percussion-Adam Wolfe
Jim Stanek, Robert Cuccioli and Glenn Seven Allen
Glenn Seven Allen and Nancy Anderson
Gretchen Cryer and Richard Maltby, Jr.
Stephen Mo Hanan, Kerry Conte, Michael McCormick and Sheldon Harnick
Stephen Mo Hanan and Kerry Conte
Tonight's cast-Glenn Seven Allen, Nancy Anderson, KLea Blackhurst, Sherry Boone, Jim Brochu, Kerry Conte, Gretchen Cryer, Robert Creighton, Robert Cuccioli, Stephanie d'Abruzzo, Erin Davie, Stephen DeRosa, Ben Fankhauser, Nancy Ford, Joy Franz, Stephen Mo Hanan, Sheldon Harnick, George S. Irving, Simon Jones, Tom Jones, Judy Kaye, Richard Kind, David Shire, Jim Stanek, Bray Wilkins, Nick Wyman, Zakiya Young, Karen Ziemba and The Marymount Manhattan Chorus
Nancy Anderson, Sheldon Harnick, Nancy Ford, Gretchen Cryer, Erin Davie, Robert Cuccioli, Patrick Page, Bray Wilkins and Jim Brochu
Robert Creighton, Jim Brochu and Michael McCormick
Robert Creighton, Jim Brochu and Michael McCormick
Steve Schauchlin and Jim Brochu
Steve Schauchlin and Jim Brochu
Nancy Anderson and Stephen DeRosa
Robert Creighton and Klea Blackhurst
Michael Unger (Director)
Erin Davie and Glenn Seven Allen
Erin Davie and Glenn Seven Allen
Stephanie D'Abruzzo and John Tartaglia
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