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Photo Coverage: FROM DREAMS TO BROADWAY at The Green Room 42
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 8, 2020

Luke Islam (America's Got Talent), Kaileigh Fiorillo and aspiring young Broadway stars (some of which who have already performed on the Great White Way) brought their celebration of the next generation of Broadway stars to The Green Room 42!

Victoria Clark to Be Honored at NYMF 2019
by Julie Musbach - Nov 1, 2018

The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) will honor Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning actress Victoria Clark, NYMF Board Member Jill Jaysen and Tony Award-winning producers Frankel, Viertel, Baruch, Routh Group at its 2018 Gala on Sunday, November 11 at the Edison Ballroom in Midtown Manhattan (240 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036).

The Broadway Star Project Releases A New Album
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2018

During a live-streamed party in New York City, the stars of The Cast Recording Experience, including Broadway's Gianna Harris (School of Rock), Bonale Fambrini (The King And I), Diego Lucano (School of Rock) and Eli Tokash (Finding Neverland), launched The Cast Recording Experience Spring 2018 album. Gathered together at a karaoke place in Manhattan, the young artists listened to their recordings, watched the promotional music video they shot during this 3-day intensive, and had fun doing what they love the most.

VIDEO: Young Broadway Stars and Aspiring Artists Release a Holiday Album to Help the BCEFA Hurricane Relief Efforts
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2017

Stars from School of Rock, The Lion King and Matilda among others, launched The Holiday Star Experience Album and a music video to promote their charity collection. According to Eduardo Jimenez Pons (Producer), The album is a joyful mix of pop, rock and jazz versions of Holiday Classics, Broadway and Pop songs, perfect to make the spirits bright on this Holiday Season . Leading the promotional efforts for the album and its cause is the music Video of Train's Shake Up Christmas which was shot in New York City and San Juan, PR.

Photo Flash: Jason Robert Brown, Grace McLean, Marsha Norman and More NYMF's 2017 Gala
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2017

Photo Credit: Michael KushnerThe New York Musical Festival (NYMF) honored Pulitzer Prize-, Tony- and Grammy Award-winning writer Marsha Norman and NYMF Board of Directors Chair Charles Fink at its 2017 Gala last night, November 12, at the Edison Ballroom in Midtown Manhattan (240 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036). BroadwayWorld has photos from the evening below!

Jason Robert Brown, Judy Gold, Grace McLean, Jason SweetTooth Williams and More Among NYMF's 2017 Gala Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2017

The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) will honor Pulitzer Prize-, Tony- and Grammy Award-winning writer Marsha Norman and NYMF Board of Directors Chair Charles Fink at its 2017 Gala on Sunday, November 12 at the Edison Ballroom in Midtown Manhattan (240 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036).

Photo Coverage: PEACE, LOVE, NO BULLY Performs at Henri Bendel Flagship Store
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 16, 2017

The Henri Bendel Fifth Avenue flagship hosted a NYFW benefit event for NoBully.org to raise funds and awareness for anti-bullying efforts and BroadwayWorld was there! The event was organized by Carrie Berk (NYMF 2017 Award for Outstanding Individual Performance) and the all-kid cast of the New York Musical Festival's Peace, Love and Cupcakes: The Musical. The show joined forces with No Bully this summer and was awarded a special NYMF citation for turning a musical into a full-fledged social inclusivity movement.

PEACE, LOVE AND CUPCAKES: THE MUSICAL Opens Tonight at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2017

PEACE, LOVE AND CUPCAKES: THE MUSICAL, appearing as an Official Selection of the 2017 New York Musical Festival, opens tonight, July 27, at 8 p.m. at The Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues.

Cast Announced for PEACE, LOVE AND CUPCAKES: THE MUSICAL at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2017

The New York Musical Festival and Center Stage Theatre Company have announced that James Ignacio (King and I), Diego Lucano (School of Rock), Eliza Holland Madore (Matilda), Madison Mullahey (Mary Poppins, Shrek), as well as the show's own 14-year-old co-playwright, Carrie Berk (NYMF Camp Rolling Hills) will lead the company of PEACE, LOVE AND CUPCAKES: THE MUSICAL as part of the 2017 New York Musical Festival.

Photo Flash: NYMF's PEACE, LOVE AND CUPCAKES: THE MUSICAL Gives Sneak Peek in Midtown
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2017

The cast of PEACE, LOVE AND CUPCAKES: THE MUSICAL gave audiences a sneak peek at the NYMF outdoor concert at World Wide Plaza in Midtown. The production opens July 27th. Scroll down for photos from the preview!

Cast Announced for PEACE, LOVE AND CUPCAKES: THE MUSICAL at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2017

The New York Musical Festival and Center Stage Theatre Company have announced that James Ignacio (King and I), Diego Lucano (School of Rock), Eliza Holland Madore (Matilda), Madison Mullahey (Mary Poppins, Shrek), as well as the show's own 14-year-old co-playwright, Carrie Berk (NYMF Camp Rolling Hills) will lead the company of PEACE, LOVE AND CUPCAKES: THE MUSICAL as part of the 2017 New York Musical Festival.

Photo Coverage: Foundation For New American Musicals Presents FUTUREFEST at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 23, 2017

Open Hydrant Theater Company at The Point and The Foundation of New American Musicals proudly presents the Third Annual Future Fest at 54 Below.

Photo Flash: Casts of TINK!, CAMP ROLLING HILLS and THE GOLD Turn Out for NYMF Opening Party
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2016

Last night, the casts of of TINK!, CAMP ROLLING HILLS and THE GOLD turned out for the NYMF Opening Night Party at 42West. Scroll down for photos!

Photo Flash: CAMP ROLLING HILLS and TINK! Perform at NYMF Preview Concert
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2016

The New York Musical Festival welcomes CAMP ROLLING HILLS and TINK! to this year's lineup. Both shows gave performances at today's preview concert, and you can check out photos below!

Photo Flash: NYMF's CAMP ROLLING HILLS Gives Sneak Preview at BROADWAY SESSIONS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2016

The New York Musical Festival and Camp Rolling Hills Musical, LLC/ Center Stage Theatre Company welcome Sophia Gennusa (Doctor Zhivago, Matilda- Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre), James Ignacio (The King And I), Mitchell Sink (Elf, Matilda, A Christmas Story), and Beatrice Tulchin (Matilda, A Christmas Story) in CAMP ROLLING HILLS, a new musical with book and lyrics by Stacy Davidowitz and David Spiegel, music and lyrics by Adam Spiegel and directed by Jill Jaysen. The cast previewed the show at last night's BROADWAY SESSIONS, and BroadwayWorld has photos below!

Sophia Gennusa, Mitchell Sink & More to Star in CAMP ROLLING HILLS at NYMF
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 27, 2016

The New York Musical Festival and Camp Rolling Hills Musical, LLC/ Center Stage Theatre Company's have announced that Sophia Gennusa (Doctor Zhivago, Matilda - Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre), James Ignacio (The King And I), Mitchell Sink (Elf, Matilda, A Christmas Story), and Beatrice Tulchin (Matilda, A Christmas Story) will lead the company of CAMP ROLLING HILLS, a new musical with book and lyrics by Stacy Davidowitz and David Spiegel and music and lyrics by Adam Spiegel and directed by Jill Jaysen.