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Photos: DISTANT THUNDER Celebrates Opening Night at A.R.T./New York Theatres
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 4, 2024

See photos from opening night of the off-Broadway premiere of Distant Thunder: A New American Musical, the first mainstream Indigenous musical in New York City.

Photos: DISTANT THUNDER Now Playing Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

Distant Thunder: A New American Musical written by the mother and son team – Lynne Taylor-Corbettt and Shaun Taylor-Corbett - is now playing off-Broadway. Check out all new photos here!

Photos: DISTANT THUNDER Off-Broadway Meets the Press
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre, in assocation with Tall Tree Productions is presenting the Off Broadway premiere of Distant Thunder: A New American Musical written by the mother and son team – Lynne Taylor-Corbettt and Shaun Taylor-Corbett. Previews are set to begin on September 25 with an official opening on October 3.  The press were recently invited to attend a sneak peek.  Check out the photos!

Video: The Company of DISTANT THUNDER Performs A Traditional Drum Circle
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024

Go inside rehearsal as Amas Musical Theatre prepares to present Distant Thunder: A New American Musical, the first mainstream Indigenous musical in New York City. Watch the video.

Photos: In Rehearsal With DISTANT THUNDER From Amas Musical Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024

Go inside rehearsal as Amas Musical Theatre prepares to present Distant Thunder: A New American Musical, the first mainstream Indigenous musical in New York City. See new photos!

New York Premiere of DISTANT THUNDER - A New American Musical Comes to A.R.T./New York Theatres Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the Off-Broadway premiere of Distant Thunder: A New American Musical, the first mainstream Indigenous musical in New York City.

Exclusive Video: Listen to 'Hold On' From DISTANT THUNDER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024

Get an exclusive listen to 'Hold On' from Distant Thunder!

First Single 'Strong Enough' From Native American Musical DISTANT THUNDER Will Be Released Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024

The musical Distant Thunder, written by Lynne Taylor-Corbett & Shaun Taylor-Corbett, with music and lyrics by Chris Wiseman, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, will release its first of three singles on February 12, 2024. Learn more about where you can listen to the song here!

BEDLAM Announces Cast of ARCADIA By Tom Stoppard
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2023

The critically acclaimed New York theatre company BEDLAM will present ARCADIA By Tom Stoppard this fall, off-Broadway at the West End Theater (263 W 86th Street).  Directed by Eric Tucker (BEDLAM Artistic Director), ARCADIA begins previews on October 27, 2023. The strictly limited 5-week engagement opens on November 12, 2023.

Cast Set for Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA at BEDLAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2023

Immerse yourself in BEDLAM's captivating production of ARCADIA by Tom Stoppard. Don't miss the chance to witness this theatrical masterpiece at the Boston Theatre from November 1st to November 30th.

BWW Review: Pride and Culture are on display with Lyric's DISTANT THUNDER
by Adrienne Proctor - Mar 29, 2022

Lyric Theatre's latest New Work is the Native musical DISTANT THUNDER. Distant Thunder tells the story of Darrell Waters. The young lawyer returns home to a community he doesn't remember and re-learns about his heritage, regaining new friendships and relationships along the way. Native culture is alive and on full display in this beautiful musical.

Native American Musical DISTANT THUNDER to Have World Premiere This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2022

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will open its 2022 season this spring with the world premiere Native American Musical Distant Thunder.

Full Cast Announced for AMAS - YOU LOVE! A HEART TO HEART VIRTUAL CELEBRATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2021

Amas Musical Theatre has announced the full cast for Amas – You Love!: A Heart to Heart Virtual Celebration, its upcoming virtual benefit gala commemorating the company’s 52nd Anniversary, on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 7pm with Honorary Chair, Grammy Award-winning Latin recording artist and activist Rubén Blades.

VIDEO: Cast of World Premiere Native American Musical, DISTANT THUNDER Performs 'Hold On'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2020

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will present the world premiere of the Native American Musical Distant Thunder in spring 2021 as part of the organization's New Works Initiative. Watch the cast of the world premiere Native American musical, DISTANT THUNDER perform 'Hold On'.

Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation Announces Recipients of Virus Response Grants for Theater Writers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2020

The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their special COVID-19 response grants for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists who have had a full professional production cancelled, closed, or indefinitely postponed due to the COVID-19 closures.

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Will Present the World Premiere of Native American Musical DISTANT THUNDER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2020

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will present the world premiere of the Native American Musical Distant Thunder this month as part of the organization's New Works Initiative.

Lyric Theatre Of Oklahoma Introduces 2020 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2020

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's 2020 season includes an eclectic mix of shows featuring stories of hope, love and family, Native peoples and reunions.

LyricTheatre Will Stage World Premiere Native American Musical DISTANT THUNDER
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2020

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will present the world premiere of the Native American Musical Distant Thunder this spring as part of the organization's New Works Initiative.

Erika Henningsen, Kristolyn Lloyd Among Initial Casting of FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Julie Musbach - Oct 4, 2019

National Alliance for Musical Theatre announces preliminary casting and additional programming for the 31st Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2019 at New World Stages

Ars Nova, The Public, and More Receive NAMT Grants
by Julie Musbach - May 6, 2019

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announces 11 awards granted from their Frank Young Fund for New Musicals(formerly known as the National Fund for New Musicals), and six awards granted from their Innovation & Exploration Fund.