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YOUR MUSICAL IS CANCELLED to be Presented at NYC Independent Film Festival

After winning'Best Feature Film' from the SoCal Film Awards and 'Best Comedy' from the Alternative Film Festival, Your Musical is CANCELLED: The Musical heads to New York City for its East Coast premiere and to receive yet another set of laurels as an Official Selection of the NYC Independent Film Festival.

Musical Podcast WHAT WILL SHE DO NEXT? Releases New Episodes

New York-based musical theatre writing team Bird & Mirabella have announced two new episodes of their free, family-friendly musical podcast “What Will She Do Next?,” celebrating key moments in the lives of history's greatest women.

Musical Podcast for Kids WHAT WILL SHE DO NEXT? Releases New Episodes

New York-based musical theatre writing team Bird & Mirabella have announced two new episodes of their free musical podcast “What Will She Do Next?,” both celebrating notable women in the military. These family-friendly podcasts use interactive storytelling and Broadway-style songs to celebrate key moments in the lives of history's greatest women.

Musical Podcast 'WHAT WILL SHE DO NEXT?' Releases New Episodes For December

New York-based musical theatre writing team Bird & Mirabella are pleased to announce two new episodes of their free musical podcast “What Will She Do Next?,” both celebrating notable women in the military. Performed by Broadway, film and TV stars, these family-friendly podcasts use interactive storytelling and Broadway-style songs to celebrate key moments in the lives of history's greatest women. The educational and entertaining series also features 'Bite-Sized Biographies,” all-spoken, full length biographies (no singing or actors) – perfect for bedtime!

Musical Podcast WHAT WILL SHE DO NEXT? Celebrates History's Greatest Women

New York-based musical theatre writing team Bird & Mirabella have announced new episodes of their free musical podcast “What Will She Do Next?”.

Jocunda Festival Presents THE GRACE OF GOD & THE MAN MACHINE

JOCUNDA FESTIVAL presents the award-winning playwright Robert Bowie Jr.'s Black Lives Matter play, THE GRACE OF GOD & THE MAN MACHINE, formerly known as 'ONAJE', will appear on Sunday, October 25th at 8:00 p.m. EST on Zoom. Donations are $15.00.

Photo Flash: THE COLOR PURPLE Celebrates Opening Night at Paper Mill

Paper Mill Playhouse's production of The Color Purple, directed by Tony Award-winner John Doyle celebrated opening night last night! Check out the photos below.

Review Roundup: Paper Mill Playhouse Presents THE COLOR PURPLE

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Paper Mill Playhouse's The Color Purple, directed by Tony Award-winner John Doyle. The Color Purple is the Tony Award-winning musical revival based upon the novel written by Alice Walker and the Warner Bros./Amblin Entertainment motion picture with a book by Marsha Norman and music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray.

BWW Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Paper Mill Playhouse is a Stirring and Powerful Musical

Paper Mill Playhouse is opening their 80th Anniversary season with a stirring musical production of The Color Purple that features brilliant direction and musical staging by Tony Award winner John Doyle with wonderful musical direction by Darryl Archibald. The show has a remarkable, stellar cast whose acting and vocal talents will take your breath away.

Photo Flash: Paper Mill Playhouse Presents THE COLOR PURPLE

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Paper Mill Playhouse's The Color Purple, directed by Tony Award-winner John Doyle. The Color Purple is the Tony Award-winning musical revival based upon the novel written by Alice Walker and the Warner Bros./Amblin Entertainment motion picture with a book by Marsha Norman and music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray.

VIDEO: First Look At THE COLOR PURPLE at Paper Mill Playhouse

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Paper Mill Playhouse's The Color Purple, directed by Tony Award-winner John Doyle. The Color Purple is the Tony Award-winning musical revival based upon the novel written by Alice Walker and the Warner Bros.Amblin Entertainment motion picture with a book by Marsha Norman and music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray.

THE COLOR PURPLE Begins Performances Tonight At Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award in 2016, launches its 80th milestone season with The Color Purple, directed by Tony Award-winner John Doyle. The Color Purple is the Tony Award-winning musical revival based upon the novel written by Alice Walker and the Warner Bros./Amblin Entertainment motion picture with a book by Marsha Norman and music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray. Cast members from the 2015 Broadway revival lead the Paper Mill Playhouse company, including Adrianna Hicks (Aladdin, Sister Act - Germany) as Celie, Carla R. Stewart (Ghost - National Tour, Rent - Regional) as Shug Avery and Carrie Compere (Holler If You Hear Me, Shrek the Musical - National Tour) as Sofia.

Adrianna Hicks to Be Too Beautiful for Words Leading Paper Mill's THE COLOR PURPLE; Full Cast and Creative

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced casting for The Color Purple, directed by Tony Award winner John Doyle. Cast members from the 2015 Broadway revival lead the Paper Mill Playhouse company, including Adrianna Hicks (Aladdin, Sister Act - Germany) as Celie, Carla R. Stewart (Ghost - National Tour, Rent - Regional) as Shug Avery and Carrie Compere (Holler If You Hear Me,Shrek the Musical - National Tour) as Sofia. 

THE COLOR PURPLE Comes To The Paramount Theatre

Producers announce the first North American tour and full casting of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE.  The tour will visit more than 30 cities in its first year on tour, including Seattle, at The Paramount Theatre from June 27 - July 1.

Casting Confirmed for L.A. Engagement of THE COLOR PURPLE

THE COLOR PURPLE, the Tony Award®-winning Broadway revival, will make its L.A. Premiere beginning next week at Hollywood Pantages Theatre, playing three weeks only; May 29 - June 17, 2018. Note: immediately after this L.A. Premiere engagement, the production will play a one week engagement in Costa Mesa at Segerstrom Center for the Arts (June 19 - 24).

THE COLOR PURPLE Tickets Go On Sale Next Week

Broadway In Chicago and the producers of the Tony Award-winning revival of THE COLOR PURPLE, the truly remarkable musical adapted of Alice Walker's best-selling novel, are delighted to announce that individual tickets for THE COLOR PURPLE will go on sale Friday, May 11. Broadway In Chicago presents THE COLOR PURPLE, directed by Tony winner John Doyle (Sweeney Todd and The Color Purple), at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (50 E. Congress Pkwy.) for a limited two-week engagement July 17 - 29, 2018.

THE COLOR PURPLE Makes Dallas Premiere

Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. (DSM) and Broadway Across America are thrilled to bring the Tony Award -winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE for its Dallas premiere at the Music Hall at Fair Park January 23-February 4, 2018.

Tickets on Sale This Month for THE COLOR PURPLE at the Orpheum

The Orpheum Theatre announced today that the individual tickets for the Memphis premiere of the North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE will go on sale Monday, December 18, 2017 at 10am.

Tony Roma's Celebrates its Iconic Founder with a Sweet Deal for Fans

Romacorp, Inc., parent company of Tony Roma's, is throwing a week-long birthday bash in honor of its legendary founder, Tony Roma. Tony loved a party, and his restaurant was a gathering place for friends, like the legendary 'Rat Pack', to come and celebrate with him. To keep this spirit alive, from December 4th through December 10th, Tony Roma's invites its fans to help celebrate Tony's birthday with a special offer. Guests posting their picture on social media enjoying a meal at Tony Roma's with the hashtag #HappyBirthdayTony, will get a free dessert at participating Tony Roma's USA locations.

Composer Anna Webber Wins Canadian Women Artists' Award

The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) has announced composer and musician Anna Webber as the first-ever recipient of the Canadian Women Artists' Award. The $5,000 award is supported by funding granted to NYFA by the Canadian Women's Club (CWC) of New York as a way to continue its philanthropic work when it disbanded. It is designed to provide financial support to an emerging or early career artist working in any discipline, and can be used in any manner the recipient deems necessary to further her artistic goals.