Daphne Rubin-Vega Joins Cast of Aaron Grant Theatrical's YOU'RE REALLY NOT HELPING Reading, 7/29
Daphne Rubin-Vega is joining the previously announced cast of the reading of 'You're Really Not Helping,' the second of three plays producer Aaron Grant is presenting this summer, as part of a new developmental reading series. Erik Shapiro's new sharp-edged comedy, which directed by Jeremy Scott Blaustein, also features Stacie Bono, Max Crumm, Ashton Foster, Aaron Simon Gross, Ari Benjamin Hirsch, Guy Lemonnier, Catherine Russel, Stewart Schneck, and Kevin Spirtas. The reading takes place in midtown on Monday July 29, at 2pm.
Dan Hedaya and Ari Butler Join THE LEGEND OF BOBBY STONE Reading, 7/1
Dan Hedaya and Ari Butler round out the cast of Ben Andron's new comedy 'The Legend of Bobby Stone and the Good Feeling Hat,' the first of three new plays producer Aaron Grant plans to present this summer as part of a new developmental reading series. Directed by Peter Scolari, 'The Legend of Bobby Stone' also features Harris Doran, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Julia Mattison, Christy Carlson Romano, Sam Seder, Keala Settle, and Max Von Essen. The reading takes place in midtown on Monday July 1, at 2pm.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Max Von Essen, Christy Carlson Romano & More Set for Aaron Grant Theatrical's LEGEND OF BOBBY STONE Reading, 7/1
Producer Aaron Grant is announcing initial casting for the first of three plays that he plans to present this summer, as part of a new developmental reading series beginning July 1. Participating in the reading of Ben Andron's new comedy "The Legend of Bobby Stone and the Good Feeling Hat," are Harris Doran, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Julia Mattison, Christy Carlson Romano, Sam Seder, Keala Settle, and Max Von Essen. Peter Scolari directs. The reading takes place in midtown on Monday July 1, at 2pm.
Aaron Grant Theatrical Launches New Play Development This Summer
Producer Aaron Grant introduces his new theatrical production company's first slate of new plays in a summer developmental reading series that begins on July 1. The series, cast entirely by Daryl Eisenberg Casting, is meant to foster new works by matching directors and casts with new plays at different stages of the development process.
Matt Shingledecker, Jenna Leigh Green and More Set for STANDBY at NYMF
Dwelvan David (Caroline, or Change, The Wiz, Songs for a New World), Jenna Leigh Green (Wicked, Bare, "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"), Alex Goley (Big River, The Berenstain Bears Live!), Eryn Murman (Spring Awakening), Darren Ritchie (Wonderland, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Dracula The Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, Nerds) and Matt Shingledecker (West Side Story, Rent, Spring Awakening) will lead the cast of STANDBY, an Official Selection of the 2013 New York Musical Theatre Festival Next Link Project.
New Musical BRAVE NEW WORLD Holds Pre-Broadway Workshop Reading Today
Today, May 3rd at 12 noon, Brave New World Enterprises, LLC will present a Special Pre-Broadway Workshop Table Reading of the new musical based on Aldous Huxley's novel, BRAVE NEW WORLD. The presentation, directed by SHERYL KALLER, with musical direction by JOHN McDANIEL, will take place at the Snapple Theatre Center (1627 Broadway) for invited industry audiences only.
Danny Quadrino, Andrea Ross and More Set for ALL OF MY FRIENDS ARE WHORES at the Duplex Tonight
Broadway's Danny Quadrino (Bye Bye Birdie), Andrea Ross (Whistle Down The Wind) and Lindsey Carothers (Bring It On) are among the cast of Pace University students for a one night only concert of songs and monologues by award-winning theater writer Drew Fornarola (COLLEGE The Musical, Molly Shannon's Tilly The Trickster). The show plays at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre (61 Christopher Street at 7th Ave) tonight, April 22nd at 9:30pm. The evening is curated and directed by Joshua W. Kelley, with music direction by Addison O'Donnell, and stage managed by Coleman Annison.
New Musical BRAVE NEW WORLD to Hold Pre-Broadway Workshop Reading, 5/3
On Friday, May 3rd at 12 noon, Brave New World Enterprises, LLC will present a Special Pre-Broadway Workshop Table Reading of the new musical based on Aldous Huxley's novel, BRAVE NEW WORLD. The presentation, directed by SHERYL KALLER, with musical direction by JOHN McDANIEL, will take place at the Snapple Theatre Center (1627 Broadway) for invited industry audiences only.
Danny Quadrino, Andrea Ross and More Set for ALL OF MY FRIENDS ARE WHORES at the Duplex, 4/22
Broadway's Danny Quadrino (Bye Bye Birdie), Andrea Ross (Whistle Down The Wind) andLindsey Carothers (Bring It On) are among the just-announced cast of Pace University students for a one night only concert of songs and monologues by award-winning theater writer Drew Fornarola (COLLEGE The Musical, Molly Shannon's Tilly The Trickster). The show plays at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre (61 Christopher Street at 7th Ave) on April 22nd at 9:30pm. The evening is curated and directed by Joshua W. Kelley, with music direction by Addison O'Donnell, and stage managed by Coleman Annison.
Odyssey Theatrical Presents ODYSSEY, THE EPIC MUSICAL, Closes 10/30
Odyssey Theatrical, LLC presents Odyssey - The Epic Musical, a thrilling musical adventure that follows Odysseus' epic journey home after the Trojan War, written by Matt Britten and Dimitri Landrain. Matt Britten directs a cast of twenty-five to be announced. Performances will be held at the American Theatre of Actors, 314 West 54th Street from Friday, October 21st through Sunday, October 30th. *Member, Actors' Equity Association. AEA Showcase.
Gallery Players Announce LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Cast
The Gallery Players announces cast and crew for its fall production of Little Shop of Horrors. Directed and Choreographed by Joe Barros (2011 NYIT Award nominee, Outstanding Production of a Musical, TGP'S Reefer Madness) and produced by Regina Gatti, Little Shop of Horrors opens at Park Slope's The Gallery Players Saturday October 22.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of THE LEGEND OF JULIE TAYMOR!
THE LEGEND OF Julie Taymor, or The Musical That Killed Everybody! gets its world premiere this August at FringeNYC, playing the Bleecker Theatre. The musical by Travis Ferguson (book & lyrics) and Dave Ogrin (music & lyrics) tells the story of the rise and fall of Director Julie Taymor and the behind-the-scenes scandals of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark which has since become a modern Broadway legend. Check out clips of songs from the show below!
Odyssey Theatrical Presents ODYSSEY, THE EPIC MUSICAL, 10/21-30
Odyssey Theatrical, LLC presents Odyssey - The Epic Musical, a thrilling musical adventure that follows Odysseus' epic journey home after the Trojan War, written by Matt Britten and Dimitri Landrain. Matt Britten directs a cast of twenty-five to be announced. Performances will be held at the American Theatre of Actors, 314 West 54th Street from Friday, October 21st through Sunday, October 30th. *Member, Actors' Equity Association. AEA Showcase.
AVENUE Q's Barnhart to Star in THE LEGEND OF JULIE TAYMOR at Fringe
Original Avenue Q cast member Jennifer Barnhart will play the title role in THE LEGEND OF JULIE TAYMOR, or The Musical That Killed Everybody! which will get its world premiere this August at FringeNYC, playing the Bleecker Theatre. The musical by Travis Ferguson (book & lyrics) and Dave Ogrin (music & lyrics) tells the story of the rise and fall of Director Julie Taymor and the behind-the-scenes scandals of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark which has since become a modern Broadway legend.
LEGALLY BLONDE's Hanks Led FringeNYC VOTE! Plays Final Performance 8/26
Bailey Hanks (Legally Blonde) joins the cast of the new cartoon musical, VOTE! Deidre Goodwin (A Chorus Line) and Morgan Karr (Spring Awakening, Everyday Rapture) also star in this high-energy musical comedy focusing on the electoral process from the perspective of three high school seniors. The race forces the candidates to consider the meaning of each vote and the importance of distinctive character in politics. While some of the students have no problem gaining approval from their peers, others act as though they'll stop at nothing to win the coveted position of student council president.
