Photo Flash: See Thom Sesma, Ann Harada and More At The Lucille Lortel Theatre Presentation Of SOLANA, A NEW MUSICAL
Take an exclusive look at The Lucille Lortel Theatre presentation of the new musical SOLANA from December 9th, 2019 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The cast was led by Thom Sesma (Sweeny Todd, Superhero), Ann Harada (Cinderella, Avenue Q), Judy McLane (Mamma Mia), Steve Blanchard (Beauty and the Beast), Jonah Platt (Wicked), Kay Trinidad (Hadestown), & Megumi Nakamura; and joined by Chad Burris, Jordan Grubb (Groundhog Day), Albert Guerzon (Escape to Margaritaville), Sam Hamashima, Madeline Hamlet, Kendyl Ito (Soft Power), Joanne Javien, Lisa Helmi Johanson, Rebecca Larkin (South Pacific), Jaygee Macapugay, Ryah Nixon, Lulu Picart, Geena Quintos (Soft Power), Trevor Roderick, Kevin Schuering, Fafa Schaeffer, & Lael Van Keuren (Sister Act). Directed & Choreographed by Josh Rhodes (Bright Star, Cinderella), Music Direction by David Holcenberg (Groundhog Day, Matilda), with book, music, and lyrics by Michael Heitzman & Ilene Reid.
Photo Flash: Marriott Theatre Celebrates Opening Night of OKLAHOMA!
From the sun baked Oklahoma Territory at the turn of the 20th century comes the Broadway classic, Oklahoma!, beginning April 11 with a press opening on Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Due to high demand, an additional week is now on sale through June 10. Featuring a powerful score by legendary duo Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, and based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs, Oklahoma! will be directed by Artistic Director and Jeff Award-winner Aaron Thielen (She Loves Me, Spring Awakening). Jeff Award nominee Alex Sanchez (Marriott Theatre: Newsies, Evita, On the Town, Mary Poppins) will choreograph, with Musical Direction and orchestrations by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson.
Brandon Andrus & More Set for Prospect Theater Company's BY THE NUMBERS, 6/27
Prospect Theater Company has announced the cast of By The Numbers, a part of the company's new IGNITE Series at The Times Center, featuring today's new voices shaping the future of musical theater. This one-night-only concert event will be Saturday, June 27th at 8pm. The evening features the world premiere performance of 12 'micro-musicals' created in Prospect's 2015 Musical Theater Lab. Each of these original, hot-off-the-presses musical theater shorts runs under seven minutes, and has been inspired by a number -- one through twelve -- creating a song cycle collectively written over the lab's month-long time span by participating composers & lyricists.
Prospect Theater Hosts UNLOCK'D Talkback with Carner & Gregor Tonight
Prospect Theater Company will offer a $20 ticket lottery for their upcoming Off-Broadway production of UNLOCK'D. Performances began June 16, 2013 at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street project. Producers have also announced that a post-performance talkback with Carner and Gregor will be held following tonight's June 19 performance.
RIP VAN WINKLE Opens 7/22 as Part of Midtown International Theatre Festival
We often mistake the tale of Rip Van Winkle for whimsical family fare. Rediscover the adult truths in Washington Irving's beloved classic, retold as RIP!, a haunting new musical odyssey about love, revolution...and what is possible. Book, music and lyrics by Dan Furman, with additional lyrics by Mary-Liz MacNamara. The show opens Friday July 22nd at the June Havoc Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, 1st floor, and runs through July 31st only. No snoozing - tickets are on sale now at www.midtownfestival.org
Skinner, Von Essen & Balgord Join 'Jerry Springer The Opera' Concert
Further casting has been announced for the two night only concert version of the smash hit London musical Jerry Springer The Opera which will play Carnegie Hall for two nights only on January 29 and 30, 2008. Joining Harvey Keitel are Max von Essen, Emily Skinner, Linda Balgord, Lawrence Clayton, Luke Grooms, Sean Jennes, Patricia Phillips, Sam Kitchin and Laura Shoop.
Photo Coverage: NYMF Awards Gala
NYMF honored the award-winning shows and artists, along with three young Broadway producers - Robert Ahrens, Pun Bandhu and Jennifer Maloney - at its November 4 Awards Gala at the Hudson Theatre
NYMF Announces 2007 Festival Award Winners
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) proudly announces the winners of its NYMF Awards for Excellence, selected by an independent jury from the 34 new musicals presented at the 2007 Festival.