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Photos/Video: THE HULA-HOOPIN’ QUEEN World Premiere At New York City Children’s Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026

New York City Children’s Theater (NYCCT) will conclude its 29th season with the world premiere of THE HULA-HOOPIN’ QUEEN, a new musical running February 28 through March 15 at Theatre Row. Check out photos and video of the production.

Jasmin Richardson Will Direct THE HULA-HOOPIN' QUEEN at Theatre Row
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

New York City Children’s Theater will conclude its 29th season with  the new musical THE HULA HOOPIN’ QUEEN, directed by Broadway’s Jasmin Richardson. Learn more here!

New York Children's Theater Unveils 29th Season Featuring 5 Borough Tour and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2025

New York City Children’s Theater has revealed its 29th season with a five-borough tour “Theater for the Very Young” production, FOREST OF FEELINGS, and more. See the full season here!

Photos: BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Premieres New Works In NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

The BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop presented top works during two seatings at this year’s fall showcase on Thursday, October 24 at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater in New York City. See photos from the event.

Photos: Inside Prospect Theater Company's Closing Performance of NOTES FROM NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2022

Prospect Theater Company recently presented the world premiere of Notes From Now.

VIDEO: Check Out Highlights From the World Premiere of NOTES FROM NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2022

Prospect Theater Company released video of the world premiere of Notes From Now. Notes From Now enters its final week of performances at 59E59 Theaters, with its final performance set for Sunday, March 20 at 2:00pm. Directed and choreographed by Billy Bustamante, this brand-new musical anthology brings together songwriters from Broadway and beyond.

Photos: Prospect Theater Company Celebrates NOTES FROM NOW Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2022

Prospect Theater Company celebrated the world premiere opening night of Notes From Now last night with a reception following the performance.

Prospect Theater Company's NOTES FROM NOW Opens Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2022

Prospect Theater Company's world premiere of Notes From Now opens tonight, Thursday, March 10, with the strictly limited engagement set to run through Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 59E59 Theater (59 East 59th Street).

Photos: First Look at Judy McLane, Josh Lamon & More in NOTES FROM NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2022

Prospect Theater Company has released today production photos of the world premiere of Notes From Now. Notes From Now is set for an official Opening Night on Thursday, March 10, with the strictly limited engagement set to run through Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 59E59 Theater (59 East 59th Street).

Performances Begin Tomorrow for Prospect Theater Company's NOTES FROM NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2022

Performances begin tomorrow, Wednesday, March 2nd, for Prospect Theater Company’s world premiere of Notes From Now, directed and choreographed by Billy Bustamante. This brand-new musical anthology, bringing together songwriters from Broadway and beyond, will play 59E59 Theaters, with an official opening night set for Thursday, March 10.

Photos: See Ashley Blanchet, Josh Lamon & More in Rehearsals for NOTES FROM NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2022

Prospect Theater Company is presenting the world premiere of Notes From Now, directed and choreographed by Billy Bustamante. This brand-new musical anthology, bringing together songwriters from Broadway and beyond, will begin previews at 59E59 Theaters on Wednesday, March 2, with an official opening night set for Thursday, March 10.

Ashley Blanchet, Josh Lamon, Judy McLane & More to Star in NOTES FROM NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022

Prospect Theater Company announced today the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Notes From Now, directed and choreographed by Billy Bustamante. This brand-new musical anthology will begin previews at 59E59 Theaters on Wednesday, March 2, with an official opening night set for Thursday, March 10.

Prospect Theater Company to Present World Premiere Song Cycle NOTES FROM NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2022

This brand-new musical anthology, bringing together songwriters from Broadway and beyond, will begin previews at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street) on Wednesday, March 2, with an official opening night set for Thursday, March 10. The strictly limited engagement is set to run through Sunday, March 20, 2022.

BWW Review: Emily Kay Shatters The Don't Tell Mama Ceiling With Solo Show Debut WHERE I AM
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 11, 2021

Duo cabaret performer Emily Kay went solo last night and the cabaret industry needs to make way for this up and comer because she is taking off.

Prospect Theater Company Announces Fall Concert Events at Symphony Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2021

Prospect Theater Company has announced two special one-night-only concert performances of new musical theater work at NYC’s Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th Street). On Tuesday, October 26 at 7:30pm the company presents REIGNITE, an evening of new songs from works-in-process by an exciting lineup of emerging and established writers.

The Skivvies and Sutton Lee Seymour to Join CAMP MORNING WOOD: A VERY NAKED MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2021

The Off-Broadway comedy musical, Camp Morning Wood: A Very Naked Musical announced today that it will welcome the wildly popular undie-superstars, The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) as pre-show guest hosts for one-night-only performance this Saturday, July 17 at 4:15 PM (performance at 5 PM) at the Asylum Theatre (307 W 26th Street). 

CAMP MORNING WOOD Extends Its Run Through The Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2021

Producers announced today that the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway comedy musical, Camp Morning Wood: A Very Naked Musical will extend its limited run for a second time with performances continuing through the summer.

CAMP MORNING WOOD The Queer Musical Comedy Returns Live Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2021

Conceived and directed by Marc Eardley, the critically acclaimed musical comedy features a book and lyrics by Jay Falzone, music by Trent Jeffords, Derrick Byars, Matt Gumley and Jeff Thomson with arrangements and orchestrations by Gumley and Jeffords. CAMP MORNING WOOD tells the story of Randy, who – at a crossroads in his life after a hellish 30th birthday – finds himself at the front gate of a humble nudist camp.

CAMP MORNING WOOD Returns to the Asylum Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2021

Return to Camp Morning Wood! This reworked, updated version premieres June 4 at Asylum Theater, 307 W 26th St, New York City. The show returns to tell the story of Randy, who - at a crossroads in his life, AND after a hellish 30th birthday - finds himself (thanks to a blown tire) at the front gate of a humble nudist camp.

Mosaix Announces Its Launch And Holiday Jam 2020
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2020

Mosaix is launching with a series of three holiday jam sessions to be livestreamed on their website, watchmosaix.com, and Facebook/Youtube pages, @watchmosaix. They will be broadcast live on December 21st, 22nd, and 23rd at 7:00pm, and will also be available for later viewing.