Fernando Contreras, Dante Jeanfelix, Roi King, and More Will Lead Pipeline Theatre Company's PLAYING HOT
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2019
Pipeline Theatre Company has announced full casting for the world premiere of jazz concert-party-play hybrid Playing Hot, created by Kevin Armento (Balls) and Jaki Bradley (1969: The Second Man). Playing Hot is written by Armento and C.A. Johnson (Thirst), will be directed by Bradley, and will feature musical supervision by Marcus Miller. Playing Hot will begin previews at Theater 511 (511 West 54th Street) on April 18, 2019, and officially open on May 2, playing a limited engagement through May 12, 2019. Tickets are on sale now and are available at www.pipelinetheatre.org/tickets.
Pipeline Theatre Company Announces World Premiere Of PLAYING HOT
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2018
Pipeline Theatre Company (Ari Schrier, Artistic Director; Natalie Gershtein, Producing Director) is proud to announce the world premiere of jazz concert-party-play hybrid PLAYING HOT, created by Kevin Armento (Balls) and Jaki Bradley (Good Men Wanted). PLAYING HOT is written by Armento, will be directed by Bradley, and will feature music direction by Marcus Miller, and will premiere in early 2019 as part of Pipeline's 10th Anniversary Season.
Photo Flash: Pipeline Theatre's FOLK WANDERING Celebrates Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2018
Due to popular demand, Pipeline Theatre Company (Ari Schrier, Artistic Director; Natalie Gershtein, Producing Director) is proud to announce a one-week extension of the world premiere production of Folk Wandering, a new musical conceived by Jaclyn Backhaus (Men on Boats) and Andrew Neisler (Clown Bar), featuring a book by Backhaus; music by collaborating composers Blake Allen(Boston|Nebraska), Backhaus, Mike Brun (Music Director, Mr. Burns), Andrew R. Butler (Finn the Fearless), Joel Esher (PharmaBro: an American Douchical!), Alex Fast (The Drawer Boy), Jo Lampert (Joan of Arc: Into The Fire), Barrie Mclain (Hundred Days), Annie Tippe (Director, Ghost Quartet), and Dominique Toney ('Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'); and lyrics by Allen, Backhaus, Brun, Butler, Esher, Lampert, McLain, and Tippe. Andrew Neisler will direct.
Tickets Now On Sale for All Performances of Pipeline Theatre Company's FOLK WANDERING
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2018
Pipeline Theatre Company (Ari Schrier*, Artistic Director; Natalie Gershtein*, Producing Director) is proud to announce tickets are now on sale for all performances of the world premiere production of Folk Wandering, a new musical conceived by Jaclyn Backhaus (Men on Boats) and Andrew Neisler (Clown Bar), featuring a book and lyrics byBackhaus and music and additional lyrics by collaborating composers Blake Allen (Boston Nebraska), Mike Brun (Music Director, Mr. Burns), Andrew R. Butler (Finn the Fearless), Joel Esher(PharmaBro: an American Douchical!), Alex Fast (The Drawer Boy), Jo Lampert (Joan of Arc: Into The Fire), Barrie McLain (Hundred Days), Annie Tippe (Director, Ghost Quartet), and Dominique Toney ( Crazy Ex-Girlfriend ). Andrew Neisler will direct.
Pipeline Theatre Co. Announces New Musical FOLK WANDERING by Jaclyn Backhaus, Andrew Neisler, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2017
Pipeline Theatre Company (Ari Schrier, Artistic Director; Natalie Gershtein, Producing Director) is proud toannounce the world premiere production of Folk Wandering, a new musical conceived by Jaclyn Backhaus (Men on Boats) and Andrew Neisler(Clown Bar), featuring a book and lyrics by Backhaus and music and additional lyrics by collaborating composers Blake Allen (Boston|Nebraska),Mike Brun (Music Director, Mr. Burns), Andrew R. Butler (Finn the Fearless), Joel Esher (PharmaBro: an American Douchical!), Alex Fast (The Drawer Boy), Jo Lampert (Joan of Arc: Into The Fire), Barrie McLain (you'll still call me by name), Annie Tippe (Director, Ghost Quartet), and Dominique Toney ("Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"). Set to premiere in early 2018, Neisler will direct.
PTP/NYC's After Dark Series Begins Tonight with CRAB ON ITS BACK
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2016
PTP/NYC (Potomac Theatre Project), in association with Middlebury College, continues its 30th repertory season (and 10th consecutive in New York City) celebration with a range of special events, all free of charge to audiences.
Photo Flash: KANSAS CITY CHOIR BOY, Starring Todd Almond and Courtney Love, Opens at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 19, 2015
KANSAS CITY CHOIR BOY, with music and lyrics by Todd Almond, featuring Almond and rock icon Courtney Love, began performances with three previews Thursday, October 15, 2015, through Saturday, October 17 at 8 p.m., and opened last night Sunday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. Check out photos below!
Photo Flash: KANSAS CITY CHOIR BOY, Starring Todd Almond and Courtney Love, Begins at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2015
KANSAS CITY CHOIR BOY, with music and lyrics by Todd Almond, featuring Almond and rock icon Courtney Love, begins performances with three previews tonight, October 15, 2015, through Saturday, October 17 at 8 p.m., and opens Sunday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. The show, which is a special DouglasPlus event, will run through November 8. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the show from this year's PROTOTYPE Festival in NYC!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at KANSAS CITY CHOIR BOY, Starring Todd Almond and Courtney Love at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2015
KANSAS CITY CHOIR BOY, with music and lyrics by Todd Almond, featuring Almond and rock icon Courtney Love, begins performances with three previews Thursday, October 15, 2015, through Saturday, October 17 at 8 p.m., and opens Sunday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. The show, which is a special DouglasPlus event, will run through November 8. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the show from this year's PROTOTYPE Festival in NYC!
Sherie Rene Scott to Release New Album 'ALL WILL BE WELL' this Month
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 4, 2014
Sh-K-Boom Records will present the new album from Tony Award-nominee Sherie Rene Scott, All Will Be Well - The Piece of Meat Studio Sessions, as a digital exclusive on March 25. The stirring pop record combines contemporary rock, jazz and folk elements with revealing interpretations of songs by Joni Mitchell, Talking Heads and Noah and the Whale as well as skillful originals by Sherie and Todd Almond, who serves as producer arranger and Music Director. The recording, co-produced by Ms. Scott with Kurt Deutsch serving as executive producer, is now available for pre-order. An exclusive music video for the single 'Oh, Sean' is now available; customers who pre-order the album receive an immediate audio download of the song. A special online concert Lovestream will be broadcast on March 25 at www.sh-k-boom.com. The album will be available on iTunes, Amazon and wherever digital music is sold. To pre-order the album, please visit www.sh-k-boom.com/sherierenescott-allwillbewell.
Matthew Marsh to Play New Concept Album at Joe's Pub, 3/1
by Samantha Vega - Feb 15, 2013
Matthew Marsh, the New York based composer and vocalist, is all geared up with his band to release his album Detroit ReZoning. Two years in the works, the album is an ode to the city of Detroit from an “Ex-suburbanite,” seen through the lens of de-urbanization and social justice. Marsh and his 14-piece band will perform the album on March 1 st at 11:30pm at Joe?s Pub at the historic Public Theater, one of New York City?s most celebrated venues for emerging and established performance artists. This will only be the third performance of these songs, the second taking place in Plymouth, MI summer of 2012.