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Video: Constantine Maroulis and Teal Wicks Star in Axelrod's EAST CARSON STREET
by Blair Ingenthron - May 5, 2024

East Carson Street, a world-premiere rock musical written by local rocker Joe Grushecky, is now playing at the Bell Theater in the historic Bell Works complex in Holmdel through May 12. Watch video footage from the production here!

Constantine Maroulis & Teal Wicks to Star in EAST CARSON STREET at Bell Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2024

East Carson Street, a world-premiere rock musical written by local rocker Joe Grushecky, will herald the opening of the new Bell Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Constantine Maroulis and Teal Wicks Will Lead New Musical EAST CARSON STREET in New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

The new musical East Carson Street will make its World Premiere as the first new musical to play the Axelrod Performing Arts Center’s new Bell Theater in Holmdel, NJ, less than one hour from Manhattan.

¡AMERICANO! & THE GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN to Have Readings in New York
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024

Quixote Productions will present a 29-hour double reading in New York City for two of Arizona’s most ambitious original musicals. 

¡AMERICANO! to Perform in Sunset Park In honor of National Immigrant Heritage Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022

In honor of National Immigrant Heritage Month, The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs will present “¡Americano! the Musical in the Park,” this Friday, June 10 at 3:30PM in Sunset Park, Brooklyn (44th Street and 6th Avenue entrance).

Photos: Karen Olivo and Maria Torres O'Connor Stop By ¡AMERICANO!
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2022

Tony Award winner Karen Olivo and director/choreographer Maria Torres O'Connor were at stopped by the Off-Broadway musical ¡AMERICANO! tonight! Check out photos from their visit!

Photos: Inside the Celebration For AMERICANO! at New World Stages
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 22, 2022

Due to COVID-19 cases detected in the company, ¡Americano! paused performances this week and resumed on Monday, April 18. Opening night is rescheduled to Sunday, May 1 at 7PM. The original opening night, April 21, was turned into a Special Audience Celebration and VIP Reception.

¡AMERICANO! Pauses Performances Until April 18, Due To COVID-19; Opening Night Rescheduled To May 1
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2022

Due to a limited number of COVID-19 cases detected in the company, ¡Americano! will pause performances this week and resume Monday, April 18. Opening night is rescheduled to Sunday, May 1 at 7PM.

¡AMERICANO! to Celebrate NYC Immigrant Heritage Week with $20.12 Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2022

The new musical, ¡Americano!, will celebrate NYC Immigrant Heritage Week, April 11 – 17, with a *special offer: purchase select orchestra and mezzanine seats for $20.12.

Photos: First Look at ¡AMERICANO! at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2022

Following an acclaimed and record-setting run at Arizona’s Phoenix Theater Company, ¡Americano!, a new American musical is now playing a 12-week limited engagement through June 19 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street.)

¡AMERICANO! Begins Performances Off-Broadway Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022

Following an acclaimed and record-setting run at Arizona’s Phoenix Theater Company, ¡Americano!, a new American musical will launch a 12-week limited engagement, March 31 – June 19, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street.) Opening night is April 21 at 7PM.

Photos: The Cast of AMERICANO! Meets The Press
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 17, 2022

¡Americano!, the new American musical based on the life of DREAMer and American hero Tony Valdovinos, stars Sean Ewing (West Side Story and Amazing Grace on Broadway; The Visitor at The Public) as Valdovinos, leading a near-entirely Latino company.

Casting Announced for NYC Premiere of ¡AMERICANO!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2022

¡Americano!, the new American musical based on the life of DREAMer and American hero Tony Valdovinos, has announced its cast. Sean Ewing portrays Valdovinos, leading a near-entirely Latino company including Legna Cedillo, Yassmin Alers, Johanna Carlisle-Zepeda, Joseph Paul Cavazos, Lucas Coatney, Devin Cortez, Juan Luis Espinal, and more.

¡AMERICANO! is Coming to New World Stages This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2022

Following an acclaimed and record-setting run at Arizona’s Phoenix Theater Company, ¡Americano!, a new American musical comes to New York this spring in a 12-week limited engagement, March 31 – June 19, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street.) Opening night is April 21 at 7PM.

Photos: Go Inside the First Rehearsal for AMERICANO!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2021

Amas Musical Theatre in association with Quixote Productions will present a two-week developmental workshop of Americano!, a new musical with a book by Michael Barnard and Jonathan Rosenberg and music composed by Carrie Rodriguez at the New 42nd Street Studios (229 West 42nd Street).

Two-Week Workshop of AMERICANO! to be Presented by Amas Musical Theatre & Quixote Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2021

Amas Musical Theatre in association with Quixote Productions (Jason Rose, Producer) will present a two-week developmental workshop of Americano!, a new musical with a book by Michael Barnard and Jonathan Rosenberg and music composed by Carrie Rodriguez at the New 42nd Street Studios (229 West 42nd Street).

Quixote Productions Announces Five New Musicals Including TIANANMEN Directed by Telly Leung, AMERICANO! & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2021

After producing Americano! – based on the life of a DREAMer – last year with The Phoenix Theatre Company, Arizona-based Quixote Productions, Jason Rose producer, announced today an ambitious slate of upcoming new musicals, all with commercial aspirations, scheduled to debut over the next several years, created by artists from around the world.

AMERICANO! Finalizes Agreement With Amas Musical Theatre to Co-Produce Live Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2021

Americano! – a record-setting musical based on the life of a DREAMer –finalized an agreement with New York City-based Amas Musical Theatre to co-produce a live production of Americano!, starting with a two-week workshop in Fall, 2021.

AMERICANO! Proposes Special Performance at The White House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2020

Americano! – a musical production based on the life of a DREAMer – has reached out to the incoming Biden Administration via a letter sent December 2, 2020 to propose a special performance at The White House. It would help celebrate President-Elect Joe Biden’s pending reversal of President Donald Trump’s policies.

Sarasota Orchestra Launches Books of Note Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2020

To maintain a connection to the Sarasota and Manatee community during a period of social distancing, Sarasota Orchestra launched today Books of Note, a collection of fiction and nonfiction books curated by Artistic Advisor Jeffrey Kahane and Sarasota Orchestra musicians. Books of Note will be supplemented by engaging virtual events.