Joanne Sydney Lessner

Kate Baldwin, Liz Callaway & More to Join AN EVENING WITH MALTBY & SHIRE AND FRIENDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

Symphony Space has revealed details of An Evening with Maltby & Shire and Friends. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Bruce Sabath, Leah Hocking, Emma Diner and More Will Lead Industry Reading of APPALACHIAN HANUKKAH
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2023

 APPALACHIAN HANUKKAH, a new musical with book & lyrics by Joanne Sydney Lessner and music & lyrics by Joshua Rosenblum, will present industry readings on December 4 at 3 PM and December 5 at 11 AM at Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Avenue. 

Full Cast and Creative Team Set for POTLUCK: A MUSICAL FEAST at Symphony Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023

PROSPECT THEATER COMPANY has revealed the full cast & creative team for its annual Musical Theater Lab POTLUCK: A MUSICAL FEAST at Peter Norton Symphony Space.

LIZARD BOY To Offer Rush & Student Tickets; Previews Begin Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2023

Prospect Theater Company is launching rush tickets and student pricing for the New York premiere of the award-winning new indie-rock musical Lizard Boy, which begins performances tomorrow, Thursday, June 1st at Theatre Row, ahead of an opening night set for Wednesday, June 14.

LIZARD BOY to Host Pride Night, AANHPI Night & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2023

Prospect Theater Company has announced a calendar of special events for the New York premiere of the award-winning new indie-rock musical Lizard Boy.

Max Chernin, Ashley Pérez Flanagan & More Join OUT OF MYSELF â€" SONGS OF PETER FOLEY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2023

Prospect Theater Company and the newly launched Peter Foley Music Project have announced final additional performers for Out of Myself—Songs of Peter Foley. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Complete Company Set for LIZARD BOY New York Premiere at Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2023

Prospect Theater Company has announced the complete company for the New York premiere of the award-winning new indie-rock musical Lizard Boy. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Ali Ewoldt, Jelani Remy & More to Take Part in Prospect Theater's 2023 Spring Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2023

Prospect Theater Company's annual Spring Gala will be co-hosted by Ali Ewoldt and Jelani Remy, and will feature presenters including Renée Elise Goldsberry, Telly Leung and more. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Kate Baldwin, Eisa Davis, Jason Gotay & More to Perform at OUT OF MYSELF â€" SONGS OF PETER FOLEY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2023

Prospect Theater Company and the newly launched Peter Foley Music Project have partnered to present Out of Myself—Songs of Peter Foley, a concert celebrating the legacy of the late award-winning composer and lyricist. See how to purchase tickets!

George Takei, Georgia Stitt & More to be Honored at Prospect Theater Company Spring Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023

Prospect Theater Company's annual Spring Gala will honor four extraordinary members of the theatre community with the second annual Muse Awards.

New Musical LIZARD BOY to Have New York Premiere at Theatre Row in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023

Prospect Theater Company will present the New York premiere of the award-winning new indie-rock musical Lizard Boy, with book, music and lyrics by Justin Huertas and directed by Brandon Ivie.

BWW Album Review: EINSTEIN'S DREAMS Celebrates the Human Imagination Through the Lens of Legendary Thinker
by Courtney Savoia - Oct 1, 2020

Broadway Records recently celebrated the release of the original Off-Broadway cast recording of Einstein's Dreams. Written by Joanne Sydney Lessner (book and lyrics) and Joshua Rosenblum (music and lyrics), the musical ran Off-Broadway last winter and received four Drama Desk nominations, including Outstanding Music and Lyrics.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of September 14 - Musical Christmas Carols, Socially Distanced Theatre Games, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2020

Check out this week's list of new and upcoming book and music releases, including a book of Broadway musical Christmas carols, socially distanced theatre games, and more!

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of August 10
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2020

Need something new to read or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's newly-announced releases include music from Forbidden Broadway, the cast recording for A Killer Party, and more.

Broadway Records To Release Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording Of EINSTEIN'S DREAMS On September 10th
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2020

Broadway Records announced today the release of the original Off-Broadway cast recording of Einstein's Dreams. Written by Joanne Sydney Lessner (book and lyrics) and Joshua Rosenblum (music and lyrics), the musical ran Off-Broadway last winter to much acclaim and received four Drama Desk nominations, including Outstanding Music and Lyrics.

THE INHERITANCE, A STRANGE LOOP, and More Take Home 2020 Drama Desk Awards; Check Out the Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 13, 2020

Tune in right here at 7:30pm to watch The 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards and check back for a full list of winners, updating live!

Breaking: 2020 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 21, 2020

The 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards has partnered with 'Stars in the House' to live stream this year's Nominations. Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, the hosts of the virtual daily series benefiting the Actors Fund, will announce the nominees.

Photo Flash: EINSTEIN'S DREAMS Celebrates Opening Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2019

The cast and creative team of EINSTEIN'S DREAMS celebrated the opening with friends and family at Sarabeth's on Central Park South on Wednesday, November 20 hosted by EINSTEIN'S DREAMS producer Prospect Theater Company.

BWW Review: The New Musical EINSTEIN'S DREAMS Makes Its Stunning NYC Premiere at 59E59 Theaters
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 22, 2019

The NYC premiere of Einstein's Dreams is now on stage at 59E59 Theaters through December 14. This intriguing, exciting new musical is a must-see.

Casting Announced For EINSTEIN'S DREAMS, A New Musical Based On Alan Lightman's Novel, at 59E59 Theaters
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2019

59E59 Theaters will present the NYC premiere of EINSTEIN'S DREAMS book and lyrics by Joanne Sydney Lessner, music and lyrics by Joshua Rosenblum, directed by Cara Reichel, and based on the novel by Alan Lightman. Milton Granger is the music director; the movement director/associate director is Dax Valdes.