Katie Dietz
Latest News on Katie Dietz:
Lively McCabe Promotes Allison Bressi To The Position Of Vice President Of Theater (Sep 6, 2019)
Lively McCabe Entertainment Expands New York Offices (Apr 15, 2019)
TRW & BMG Join Forces for Musicals Featuring Songs By Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line & More (Apr 3, 2019)
Lively McCabe Promotes Allison Bressi To The Position Of Vice President Of Theater (Sep 6, 2019)
Lively McCabe Entertainment Expands New York Offices (Apr 15, 2019)
TRW & BMG Join Forces for Musicals Featuring Songs By Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line & More (Apr 3, 2019)
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Lively McCabe Promotes Allison Bressi To The Position Of Vice President Of Theater
Lively McCabe Entertainment President Michael Barra proudly announces that Allison Bressi has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Theater. Since April 2019, Ms. Bressi has worked with the production company as a Creative Development Consultant, assisting on the development of select stage musicals.
Lively McCabe Entertainment President Michael Barra proudly announces that Allison Bressi has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Theater. Since April 2019, Ms. Bressi has worked with the production company as a Creative Development Consultant, assisting on the development of select stage musicals.
Lively McCabe Entertainment Expands New York Offices
Lively McCabe Entertainment Co-President Michael Barra proudly announces the expansion of their Columbus Circle office with the hiring of two key executives, Darnetha Lincoln M'Baye and Molly Israel Paul. Ms. M'Baye has joined the company as VP, Head of Music and will be responsible for managing the company's content partnerships with the major music publishers, as well as overseeing the packaging of all music intellectual property elements into the company's stage, film, and television development slates. Also joining Lively McCabe this month is Molly Israel Paul, who will serve as Creative Executive, focusing on the development of new plays adapted from existing IP for the company's exclusive HollyWay collection at Dramatists Play Service. Lively McCabe is also pleased to announce that Jen Bender and Allison Bressi will begin working with the company this month as Creative Development Consultants and will each oversee the development of select stage musicals on behalf of the company.
Lively McCabe Entertainment Co-President Michael Barra proudly announces the expansion of their Columbus Circle office with the hiring of two key executives, Darnetha Lincoln M'Baye and Molly Israel Paul. Ms. M'Baye has joined the company as VP, Head of Music and will be responsible for managing the company's content partnerships with the major music publishers, as well as overseeing the packaging of all music intellectual property elements into the company's stage, film, and television development slates. Also joining Lively McCabe this month is Molly Israel Paul, who will serve as Creative Executive, focusing on the development of new plays adapted from existing IP for the company's exclusive HollyWay collection at Dramatists Play Service. Lively McCabe is also pleased to announce that Jen Bender and Allison Bressi will begin working with the company this month as Creative Development Consultants and will each oversee the development of select stage musicals on behalf of the company.
TRW & BMG Join Forces for Musicals Featuring Songs By Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line & More
Lively McCabe Entertainment Co-President Michael Barra proudly announces a slate of three new stage musicals in partnership with licensing agency Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) and music powerhouse BMG. These initial three projects, all which will have premiere productions in 2020 (TBA), will feature select music from the BMG catalog, as part of their previously announced partnership with Lively McCabe.
Lively McCabe Entertainment Co-President Michael Barra proudly announces a slate of three new stage musicals in partnership with licensing agency Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) and music powerhouse BMG. These initial three projects, all which will have premiere productions in 2020 (TBA), will feature select music from the BMG catalog, as part of their previously announced partnership with Lively McCabe.
Photo Coverage: Inside the Book Release of POPPY HAVILAND & THE SECRET OF THE LIVELY WIDOW
Lively McCabe Books, a division of Lively McCabe Entertainment, releases its debut publication, POPPY HAVILAND & THE SECRET OF THE LIVELY WIDOW. The tale of twelve-year-old Poppy Haviland, the practically invisible daughter of Broadway and Hollywood Mega-star Holly Haviland, POPPY HAVILAND & THE SECRET OF THE LIVELY WIDOW is the first in a series of middle grade adventure novels. Written by Michael Barra and nine year old daughter Annabel Lively Barra, POPPY HAVILAND & THE SECRET OF THE LIVELY WIDOW is published in partnership with Matador Books, an imprint of Troubador Publishing UK.
Lively McCabe Books, a division of Lively McCabe Entertainment, releases its debut publication, POPPY HAVILAND & THE SECRET OF THE LIVELY WIDOW. The tale of twelve-year-old Poppy Haviland, the practically invisible daughter of Broadway and Hollywood Mega-star Holly Haviland, POPPY HAVILAND & THE SECRET OF THE LIVELY WIDOW is the first in a series of middle grade adventure novels. Written by Michael Barra and nine year old daughter Annabel Lively Barra, POPPY HAVILAND & THE SECRET OF THE LIVELY WIDOW is published in partnership with Matador Books, an imprint of Troubador Publishing UK.
Lively McCabe Entertainment and BMG Sign Development Deal
Lively McCabe Entertainment has announced it has entered into a new agreement with BMG. The deal grants the production company, recently launched by producer Michael Barra, access to BMG's vast music publishing catalogue to develop new multimedia entertainment projects across various platforms including the live stage, as well as films, television, and digital media.
Lively McCabe Entertainment has announced it has entered into a new agreement with BMG. The deal grants the production company, recently launched by producer Michael Barra, access to BMG's vast music publishing catalogue to develop new multimedia entertainment projects across various platforms including the live stage, as well as films, television, and digital media.
Lively McCabe To Manage Children's Classic FREE TO BE...YOU AND ME For Stage, Etc.
Lively McCabe Entertainment is pleased to announce that it has signed the original classic children's property Free To Be . . . You and Me as a management client. The company will focus primarily on securing a new music administration agreement, the development of a new regional live stage musical, and the exploration of book publishing opportunities in the lead up to Free To Be's 50th anniversary in 2022.
Lively McCabe Entertainment is pleased to announce that it has signed the original classic children's property Free To Be . . . You and Me as a management client. The company will focus primarily on securing a new music administration agreement, the development of a new regional live stage musical, and the exploration of book publishing opportunities in the lead up to Free To Be's 50th anniversary in 2022.
Plain White T's' 'Hey There Delilah' to Be Adapted For TV
Lively McCabe Entertainment will collaborate with Grammy and Tony Award nominees Plain White T's to develop a television adaptation of the band's chart-topping song 'Hey There Delilah." Described as a contemporary fairy tale expanding on the story within the song, the concept is from T's front man and songwriter Tom Higgenson, writer Jeremy Desmon (Pump Up The Volume, One Hit Wonder), and Lively McCabe's Michael Barra, with Desmon attached to write. Primary Wave's Deb Klein is attached to produce.
Lively McCabe Entertainment will collaborate with Grammy and Tony Award nominees Plain White T's to develop a television adaptation of the band's chart-topping song 'Hey There Delilah." Described as a contemporary fairy tale expanding on the story within the song, the concept is from T's front man and songwriter Tom Higgenson, writer Jeremy Desmon (Pump Up The Volume, One Hit Wonder), and Lively McCabe's Michael Barra, with Desmon attached to write. Primary Wave's Deb Klein is attached to produce.
Lively McCabe Entertainment Inks Deal with Round Hill Music to Mine Catalogue for Project Development
Lively McCabe Entertainment announces that it has inked a deal with Round Hill Music, a full-service, creative music company with a core focus on music publishing. The deal grants the company, recently launched by producer Michael Barra, access to Round Hill Music's catalogue of music and artists to package into new entertainment projects. Lively McCabe Entertainment will package and produce projects in which the music is instrumental to the storytelling -- as opposed to solely serving as the soundtrack. The projects will span across various media platforms, including the live stage, as well as television series, films, digital media, and book publishing.
Lively McCabe Entertainment announces that it has inked a deal with Round Hill Music, a full-service, creative music company with a core focus on music publishing. The deal grants the company, recently launched by producer Michael Barra, access to Round Hill Music's catalogue of music and artists to package into new entertainment projects. Lively McCabe Entertainment will package and produce projects in which the music is instrumental to the storytelling -- as opposed to solely serving as the soundtrack. The projects will span across various media platforms, including the live stage, as well as television series, films, digital media, and book publishing.
Michael Barra Launches Lively McCabe Entertainment, Signs With Abrams Artists Agency
Producer Michael Barra, who most recently served as President of Media & Entertainment at Broadway's The Araca Group (and was previously an exec at Disney), announces the official launch of Lively McCabe Entertainment. Co-founded with Katie Dietz, Lively McCabe Entertainment is an independent production company that will allow Barra to continue as a packager and producer of media intellectual properties for the live stage, as well as television series, films, digital media, and book publishing. Lively McCabe has now signed with Abrams Artists Agency, and will work closely with their Literary departments in Los Angeles and New York to package projects built around existing high profile Hollywood IP to which the company has secured rights. Lively McCabe and Mr. Barra are also represented by Adam Cooper at Jackoway Tyerman.
Producer Michael Barra, who most recently served as President of Media & Entertainment at Broadway's The Araca Group (and was previously an exec at Disney), announces the official launch of Lively McCabe Entertainment. Co-founded with Katie Dietz, Lively McCabe Entertainment is an independent production company that will allow Barra to continue as a packager and producer of media intellectual properties for the live stage, as well as television series, films, digital media, and book publishing. Lively McCabe has now signed with Abrams Artists Agency, and will work closely with their Literary departments in Los Angeles and New York to package projects built around existing high profile Hollywood IP to which the company has secured rights. Lively McCabe and Mr. Barra are also represented by Adam Cooper at Jackoway Tyerman.
Michael Barra to Lead The Araca Group's Media & Entertainment Division
Leading Broadway producing company The Araca Group (Urinetown, SpongeBob SquarePants) has today announced they they've extended their arrangement with producer Michael Barra to lead their Media & Entertainment division.
Leading Broadway producing company The Araca Group (Urinetown, SpongeBob SquarePants) has today announced they they've extended their arrangement with producer Michael Barra to lead their Media & Entertainment division.
Photo Coverage: Vegas in Gotham Benefit
Vegas came to Gotham when Gotham Stage Company and MS Hope for a Cure, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, co-hosted the benefit evening 'Vegas in Gotham - Playing for Hope,' April 10 at The Players Club
Vegas came to Gotham when Gotham Stage Company and MS Hope for a Cure, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, co-hosted the benefit evening 'Vegas in Gotham - Playing for Hope,' April 10 at The Players Club
Vegas in Gotham Benefit, with Everett, Etc. Held 4/10
Vegas comes to Gotham when Gotham Stage Company & MS Hope for a Cure, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, co-host Vegas in Gotham-Playing for Hope, a benefit evening, April 10, at 8pm at The Players Club
Vegas comes to Gotham when Gotham Stage Company & MS Hope for a Cure, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, co-host Vegas in Gotham-Playing for Hope, a benefit evening, April 10, at 8pm at The Players Club
New Play Becoming Adele Opens Off-Broadway December 20
Gotham Stage Company, the company that produced last season's critical hit, Sake with the Haiku Geisha, will present the New York premiere production of Eric Houston's heartfelt comedy Becoming Adele, directed by Victor Maog and starring Kimberly Stern
Gotham Stage Company, the company that produced last season's critical hit, Sake with the Haiku Geisha, will present the New York premiere production of Eric Houston's heartfelt comedy Becoming Adele, directed by Victor Maog and starring Kimberly Stern
Photo Coverage: A Night in Gotham Benefit
Kevin Cahoon, Megan Lawrence, Constantine Maroulis, Catherine Brunell and other stars performed in the Gotham Stage Company's (GSC) first annual benefit performance, A Night in Gotham, which took place on October 9th at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
Kevin Cahoon, Megan Lawrence, Constantine Maroulis, Catherine Brunell and other stars performed in the Gotham Stage Company's (GSC) first annual benefit performance, A Night in Gotham, which took place on October 9th at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
Constantine Maroulis Joins 'Night in Gotham' Benefit
The Wedding Singer's Constantine Maroulis, formerly a finalist on 'American Idol,' has joined the Gotham Stage Company's (GSC) first annual benefit performance, A Night in Gotham, which will be hosted by Paige Davis and directed by Jason Eagan
The Wedding Singer's Constantine Maroulis, formerly a finalist on 'American Idol,' has joined the Gotham Stage Company's (GSC) first annual benefit performance, A Night in Gotham, which will be hosted by Paige Davis and directed by Jason Eagan
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