4@15 Announced for York, Kicks Off 3/5

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) and the Program in Vocal Performance/Musical Theatre at NYU's Steinhardt School are once again announcing the culminating performances of a unique partnership between a university training program and an Off-Broadway theatre: 4@15: FOUR NEW FIFTEEN-MINUTE MUSICALS on Saturday, March 5th at 3 PM and 7 PM, and Sunday, March 6th at 3 PM and 6 PM. York's Associate Artistic Director, Brian Blythe directs, Tammy Holder music directs.

The event will feature the following new musicals:

BullFRIGHT
Book and Lyrics by Rob Krausz, Music by Danny Lepek
Three days before the biggest bullfight of his life, a Matador loses his "toro mojo." Take a wacky, rollicking look into finding courage and cajones.
With: Stephanie Corvino, Meghan Dixon, Alanna Fox, Allison Macri, James Parks, Carrie Salmon, William Spinnato, Zack Wagner

ELEVATOR MUSIC
Book, Music & Lyrics by Andy Monroe
A cast of nutty characters get stuck in a Manhattan elevator on their way to work in a hip, fast-paced ensemble comedy.
With: Marc Beja, Kaitlyn Burke, Jonathan Friestedt, Jordan Griffey, Cindy Lanzas, Luke Lords, Maria Sbrocchi, Amy Shaughnessy

HOARDER PATROL: A Compulsive Musical
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jim Colleran
TV's most popular clean-up crew strikes again! This week, the Hoarder Patrol helps one dysfunctional mom sift through her rubbish to uncover what's really important.
With: Stephen Eckelmann, Danielle Gimbal, Alex Hunnell, Maria Malanga, Christopher McMahon, Wilmari Myburgh, Jenna Pastuszek, Nick Savarese

MOTHER OF THE YEAR
Book & Lyrics by Nicole Kempskie, Music by Robby Stamper
In twenty-four hours one woman will be crowned the "Mother of the Year." Follow the six finalists as they prepare to set off to Honolulu in pursuit of this coveted prize.
With: Drew Berezowitz, Nic Casaula, Esther Kong, Lauren Lawson, Melissa Rapelje, Melanie Rothman, Matt Savoca, Ashley Sweetman

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. Over the past two seasons, York productions and artists have been nominated for a combined 31 Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, AUDELCO and Callaway Awards (and its productions of Yank! A WWII Love Story and Enter Laughing, The Musical have both been announced for Broadway). For over four decades, York's intimate, imaginative style of producing both original and neglected 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 exclusively 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 30 cast recordings from York Theatre Company productions are now available on CD, and commercial transfers of such York premieres as The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), Souvenir, Jolson & Company, and its acclaimed revivals of Sweeney Todd and Pacific Overtures have all showcased the importance of the York and its programs.

4@15: FOUR NEW FIFTEEN-MINUTE MUSICALS
Saturday, March 5 at 3 PM and 7 PM
Sunday, March 6 at 3 PM and 6 PM
Tickets ($10; $5 with student ID) available in advance at www.yorktheatre.org
and cash only at the box office, one hour prior to show time.

THE York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's Theatre
54th Street Just East of Lexington
E or V train to Lexington Avenue or 6 train to 51st Street

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