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Oil Lamp Theater Announces Final Extension Of FIRST DATE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater has announced its current production of the musical comedy First Date.

Oil Lamp Theatre Extends FIRST DATE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater’s production of the musical comedy First Date, with a book by Austin Winsberg and music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, is now extended through October 27.

Photos: FIRST DATE At Oil Lamp Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater’s First Date, with a book by Austin Winsberg and music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, is now playing through October 20, at Oil Lamp Theater. See photos from the show!

Cast and Creative Team Set for FIRST DATE at Oil Lamp Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for its mainstage production of First Date. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Passion Projects Theatre Company Presents INTO THE WOODS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2020

Passion Projects Theatre Company will present Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's INTO THE WOODS for live audiences at the Wing Park Bandshell in Elgin, Illinois October 9th-11th, 2020.

CONTACT HIGH: An Original New Musical Comes to Theater 511
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2019

CONTACT HIGH, an original new musical with book, music and lyrics by Kyle Reid Hass and Jeremy Swanton is slated for a limited engagement run August 15th a?" September 7th at Theater 511, 511 West 54th Street. The official press opening night is on Thursday, August 22nd. Mr. Hass also directs the production. CONTACT HIGH tells the compelling story of the unlikely friendship between two high school seniors: Jean Simon - a drug dealer and recovering heroin addict and Haley Walter Keys - a misunderstood teen genius with a severe phobia of physical human contact. The production draws its inspiration from the teen angst musicals that got the creators through high school and is a testament to the resilience one can find in the hope of a better tomorrow. www.contacthighmusical.com

CONTACT HIGH: A NEW MUSICAL Announces Full Cast Including Johnny Rabe
by Sarah Hookey - Jul 23, 2019

After a successful Chicagoland try out, Kyle Reid Hass and Jeremy Swanton's CONTACT HIGH: A NEW MUSICAL will make its NYC debut at Theater 511 this summer. Previews begin August 15th with an opening night set for August 17th. The run is scheduled through September 7th. 

Citadel Extends JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT One Week
by Julie Musbach - Nov 30, 2018

Citadel Theatre Company's November-December production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT has been extended due to popular demand and will play an additional five performances, according to Citadel Artistic Director Scott Phelps. Originally scheduled to close on Sunday, December 23, the musical will now run through Sunday, December 30.

Citadel Announces Full Cast of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Julie Musbach - Oct 4, 2018

Cast and crew were announced today for Citadel Theatre Company's November-December production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, according to founding Artistic Director Scott Phelps. The production will be directed by Robert D. Estrin, who most recently at Citadel directed the company's Jeff Award-nominated EXPLORERS CLUB and has also helmed the musicals A CHRISTMAS STORY, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM and CABARET.

Performers From NEWSIES, K-POP Round Out Cast Of FULL CAPACITY at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Mar 9, 2018

Andy Richardson (Newsies on Broadway, Kinky Boots National Tour) and Cathy Ang (K-Pop at Ars Nova) will join "Full Capacity: The Work of Hass & Swanton" at Feinstein's/54 Below. Also new to the cast are Samantha Williams and Laura Thoresen, joining the previously announced group of Johnny Rabe, Kuhoo Verma, Alex Guhde, Marina Magnelli, Gabriella Marzetta, Martavius Parrish, and Daniel Youngelman.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for SCIENCE FAIR at Theater Row
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2017

SCIENCE FAIR: A GAME CHANGING NEW MUSICAL will make its New York debut at the Studio Theatre at Theatre Row on July 27th. The innovative new musical will have a limited run of only six performances between July 27th and August 3rd.

New Musical SCIENCE FAIR Brings Ingenuity, High School Drama to Theatre Row Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2017

SCIENCE FAIR: A GAME CHANGING NEW MUSICAL makes its New York debut at the Studio Theatre at Theatre Row tonight, July 27th.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for SCIENCE FAIR at Theater Row
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2017

SCIENCE FAIR: A GAME CHANGING NEW MUSICAL will make its New York debut at the Studio Theatre at Theatre Row on July 27th. The innovative new musical will have a limited run of only six performances between July 27th and August 3rd.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for SCIENCE FAIR at Theater Row
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2017

SCIENCE FAIR: A GAME CHANGING NEW MUSICAL will make its New York debut at the Studio Theatre at Theatre Row on July 27th. The innovative new musical will have a limited run of only six performances between July 27th and August 3rd.

New Musical SCIENCE FAIR to Bring Ingenuity, High School Drama to Theatre Row
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2017

SCIENCE FAIR: A GAME CHANGING NEW MUSICAL will make its New York debut at the Studio Theatre at Theatre Row on July 27th.