Bret Simmons

First Annual OC Theatre Guild Award Winners Get Their Rewards

Live theater has not been killed off by the pandemic; it came roaring back Monday night during the inaugural OC Theatre Guild Awards ceremony at the Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, which was nearly filled to capacity.

Torrance Theatre Company Will Present THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST: A WILDE NEW MUSICAL

Torrance Theatre Company is back with in-person performance AND a brand-new musical! The next offering in the season is THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST: A WILDE NEW MUSICAL, with music by Bret Simmons (Falling for Eve), book and lyrics by David Howard (Galaxy Quest), and directed by Glenn Kelman.

ACM,CMA & Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter Cam Performs at TedX Talks

Grammy nominated country singer and songwriter Cam delivered a TEDx Talk and performance on January 21st for the TEDxUniversityofNevada conference in front of a live audience in Reno, NV.

Starry Reading of THE FIRST GENTLEMAN Set for Today at Shelter Studios

Broadway favorite John Bolton recently boarded a star-studded cast featuring Gerard Canonico, Justin Guarini, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Rupert, Brynn Williams and Emmy Winner Sally Struthers in two special reading presentations of Bret Simmons and David Howard's new musical THE FIRST GENTLEMAN at Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, today, February 22th at 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM.

Eve Plumb Replaces Sally Struthers in Reading of New Musical THE FIRST GENTLEMAN

TV Icon Eve Plumb has joined the cast of THE FIRST GENTLEMAN in the role of Lillian, the Chief of Staff, following a last-minute change in Sally Struther's professional schedule.

John Bolton Boards Starry Readng of THE FIRST GENTLEMAN

Producer Danna Hyams has announced that Broadway favorite John Bolton has joined a star-studded cast that includes Gerard Canonico, Justin Guarini, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Rupert, Brynn Williams and Emmy Winner Sally Struthers in two special reading presentations of Bret Simmons and David Howard's new musical THE FIRST GENTLEMAN at Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, on Monday, February 22th at 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM.

Sally Struthers to Join Justin Guarini, Michael Rupert & Rachel Bay Jones in THE FIRST GENTLEMAN Readings

Producer Danna Hyams is proud to announce that director Nick Demos will helm a star-studded cast that includes Gerard Cannonico, Justin Guarini, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Rupert, Brynn Williams and Emmy Winner Sally Struthers in two special reading presentations of Bret Simmons and David Howard's new musical THE FIRST GENTLEMAN at Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, on Monday, February 22nd at 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM.

BWW Reviews: S'WONDERFUL: Gershwin Tunes Sung by a Super Talented Cast Onstage at MTW

S'Wonderful:The New Gershwin Musical//written & directed by Ray Roderick/MTW (Musical Theatre West) at Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach/through April 20

Musical Theatre West to Present West Coast Premiere of S'WONDERFUL, 4/4-20

Musical Theatre West presents the third production of their 61st season, the West Coast Premiere of S'WONDERFUL: The New Gershwin Musical, created and directed by Ray Roderick, musicaldirection by Bret Simmons with choreography by Charlie Williams. S'WONDERFUL will preview today, April 4, open on Saturday, April 5 and perform for three weeks only through Sunday, April 20 at The Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center, located at 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach on the campus of California State University, Long Beach.

Musical Theatre West to Present West Coast Premiere of S'WONDERFUL, 4/4-20

Musical Theatre West presents the third production of their 61st season, the West Coast Premiere of S'WONDERFUL: The New Gershwin Musical, created and directed by Ray Roderick, musicaldirection by Bret Simmons with choreography by Charlie Williams. S'WONDERFUL will preview on Friday, April 4, open on Saturday, April 5 and perform for three weeks only through Sunday, April 20 at The Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center, located at 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach on the campus of California State University, Long Beach.

Beth Leavel, Robert Cuccioli, Sally Struthers & More Set for THE FIRST GENTLEMAN Reading Today

A reading of the new musical comedy, The First Gentleman, which began rehearsals on September 9th in New York, will play tonight, September 16th and tomorrow, September 17th. The show features Book and Lyrics by David Howard, Music by Bret Simmons.

Beth Leavel, Robert Cuccioli, Sally Struthers & More Set for THE FIRST GENTLEMAN Reading, 9/16-17

A reading of the new musical comedy, The First Gentleman, will begin rehearsals September 9th in New York with culminating performances on September 16th and 17th. The show features Book and Lyrics by David Howard, Music by Bret Simmons.

Sally Struthers to Lead THE FIRST GENTLEMAN Reading in January

From the writer of DreamWorks' hit science-fiction parody Galaxy Quest comes an original musical comedy, The First Gentleman. Starring Emmy Award winning Actress Sally Struthers as The First Gentleman's Chief of Staff. Michelle Duffy as President Kathryn Cassidy. Steven Ted Beckler in the title role of Russell Cassidy and Daniel Quadrino as their son, Steven Cassidy. Featured roles are played by Inga Ballard, Nick Sullivan, Jane Blass, Kevin Carolan, Howard Kaye, Dan Debenport, Jillian Mueller, Brandon Kelly, Mark Campbell, Jennifer Dinoia, Richard Cerato, L.R. Davidson, Jessica Dillan, and Matt Stocke.

New Original Musical CHANGING MINDS is Available for License

A new high school-based musical developed Theatrical Rights Worldwide, with music by Bret Simmons and book by David Howard, is now available to be performed.

FALLING FOR EVE Blog: "The Put-In"

The York Theatre Company is presenting te World Premiere of FALLING FOR EVE, a new musical with book by two-time Tony Award-nominee (and recent two-time Outer Critics Circle Award-winner) Joe DiPietro (MEMPHIS), music by Bret Simmons ('The Megan Mullally Show') and lyrics by David Howard ('Galaxy Quest').

Umoh Joins Cast Of FALLING FOR EVE At The York Theatre 8/3

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) and 1113 Productions (Steven Ullman, Executive Producer) announced today that Stephanie Umoh, most recently seen as 'Sarah' in the Broadway revival of Ragtime, will join the cast of Falling For Eve in its final week

FALLING FOR EVE Blog: Songs for a New Garden

I started to play the guitar when I was 12. When I finally decided to try to be an actor for a living.... Musical theatre was something I gravitated to because it combined two of my favorite things...music and dance belts (or girls...or girls in dance belts). When I was in high school I sang in a rock band (we were totally sensitive) and I love that feeling of getting out there with a band creating a cacophony of different sounds. So, when they asked me to write a blerg (the Tina Fey pronunciation), I decided to write mine about the band.

FALLING FOR EVE Blog: We're no angels...

Well, maybe we are. And maybe you are too. I used to like to consider a lot of the crazy people who stopped to talk to me in the street my guardian angels. Some drunk guy would walk up to me and tell me to follow my dreams: guardian angel. That was when I first got to New York. I was younger then (cough, cough, smoke, smoke.) And yet, I do feel quite lucky (shall I use the word blessed?) to go out on stage and work with these lovely and talented people on Falling for Eve every night. I also love getting to talk to the audience. Especially when they are smiling and look like they are ready for a good time. That's right, y'all: I can see your faces. That's also right, friends and family: Please sit in the fourth row or further back.

BWW Contest: Win Tix to FALLING FOR EVE!

BroadwayWorld is offering you the chance to win tickets to off-Broadway's newest hit: Falling for Eve, the new musical with book by two-time Tony Award-nominee Joe DiPietro (Memphis), music by Bret Simmons ('The Megan Mullally Show') and lyrics by David Howard (Galaxy Quest). Presented by The York Theatre Company and 1113 Productions this world premiere show is based on Howard's play, Adam Alone. Falling for Eve opened on July 15, 2010 at The York Theatre at Saint Peter's and runs through August 8, 2010.

FALLING FOR EVE Blog: Bryant Park, Trailers & Free Juice

'Bryant Park, Trailers and Free Juice' by Jose Llana The morning started with a sound check. FALLING FOR EVE was performing in Bryant Park for the Annual Summer Concert Series sponsored and hosted by LiteFM. We were singing three songs from the show, as were a few other shows currently on the boards.