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Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Book of a Musical

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1st Stage Extends QUILTERS Through End of December

1st Stage's Quilters, book by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek, with lyrics and music by Barbara Damashek, directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes, has been extended through December 31.
Review: QUILTERS at 1st Stage

Just over a year ago, I reviewed 1st Stage's production of N. Richard Nash's 'The Rainmaker,' about a conman offering hope to a drought-racked farm family. Now, the Tyson's Corner-based company is presenting another story of hope, love, and determination in the prairies.
QUILTERS THE MUSICAL Comes To The Belknap Mill

Experience the intimate and powerful musical, Quilters, at the Belknap Mill. Based on real women's stories, this all-women cast weaves a tale of joy, struggle, and perseverance through the creation of a quilt. Don't miss this unique production by Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative.
BWW Review: QUILTERS proves to be a pleasant way to bring back live theater to Porthouse

The weather forecast was for storms, possibly a tornado. The actress scheduled to play the lead role wasn't going to perform. Cars stood at odd angels blocking spaces in the parking lot. But, in reality, none of this mattered. Opening night for Quilters, the first show after a year of theatrical darkness, went off like a charm.
Theatre in the Park Presents QUILTERS at Daum Amphitheater

Theatre In The Park will resume with a?oeQuiltersa?? at Daum Amphitheater, Kiwanis Park, JG-TC reports.
QUILTERS To Be Performed At Adelphi PAC This March

'Quilters' the story of a pioneer woman and her seven daughters will be presented at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) from Tuesday, March 24, through Sunday, March 29.
Vintage Theatre Productions Announces 12 Shows For The 2020 Season

Vintage Theatre Productions announces 12 shows for the 2020 season. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. in Aurora. Early bird season tickets are currently on sale. Single ticket will go on sale October 1. Call 303-856-7830 or purchase online at www.vintagetheatre.org.
BWW Exclusive: The Scarce History of Tony-Nominated Female Writers by the Numbers

This year's Tony Award nominations feature a rarity: a Best Play category comprised of as many women as men. Surrounding Paul Vogel's INDECENT and Lynn Nottage's SWEAT, however, is a profusion of male-written work; of the Best Musical nominees, only one so much as includes a woman on its writing team (Irene Sankoff, COME FROM AWAY).
Photo Flash: Ophelia's Jump presents QUILTERS

Ophelia's Jump Productions presents Quilters written by Barbara Damashek and Molly Newman. The multi-Tony Award nominated musical production plays this month at The Theatre Company Performing Arts Studio in Upland. Quilters features stirring folk music performed live by traditional instruments.
Ophelia's Jump Presents QUILTERS this Month

Ophelia's Jump Productions announces the launch of their fifth season with Quilters written by Barbara Damashek and Molly Newman. The multi-Tony Award nominated musical production plays this month at The Theatre Company Performing Arts Studio in Upland. Quilters features stirring folk music performed live by traditional instruments.
Ophelia's Jump Productions to Present QUILTERS This Winter

Ophelia's Jump Productions announces the launch of their fifth season with Quilters written by Barbara Damashek and Molly Newman.
Ophelia's Jump Presents QUILTERS through February 5

Ophelia's Jump Productions announces the launch of their fifth season with Quilters written by Barbara Damashek and Molly Newman. The multi-Tony Award nominated musical production plays this month at The Theatre Company Performing Arts Studio in Upland. Quilters features stirring folk music performed live by traditional instruments.
Ophelia's Jump Productions to Present QUILTERS This Winter

Ophelia's Jump Productions announces the launch of their fifth season with Quilters written by Barbara Damashek and Molly Newman.
BWW Feature: Girl Power! Before Waitress' Debut, Check Out Amazing Female-Driven Broadway Teams

WAITRESS, which begins performances at the Brooks Atkinson on March 25th, is making history! It will be the first show in Broadway history to have four top creative spots in a show filled by four separate women. The team includes music and lyrics by Sara Barellies, book by Jessie Nelson, choreography by Lorin Latarrom and direction by Diane Paulus. While this is definitely a landmark, other Broadway shows have had a significant number of female creatives, or a completely female creative team - driven by one person! So embrace your inner girl power, and celebrate the amazing female driven shows that came before!
Boris Kodjoe Joins CBS Medical Drama CODE BLACK in Recurring Role

Boris Kodjoe has joined the CBS medical drama CODE BLACK in a recurring role. Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3, Kodjoe will portray Dr. Will Campbell.
Actors' Summit's QUILTERS, THE MUSICAL Opens Friday

Actors' Summit, Akron's professional theater, announces the opening of the 2015-2016 theater season with the musical, QUILTERS by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek.
Actors' Summit to Open 2015-16 Theater Season with QUILTERS

Actors' Summit, Akron's professional theater, announces the opening of the 2015-2016 theater season with the musical, QUILTERS by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek.
Actors' Summit to Kick Off 2015-2016 Season with QUILTERS

Actors' Summit, Akron's professional theater, announces the opening of  the 2015-2016 theater season, with the musical, QUILTERS by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Molly Newman written?

Molly Newman has written 1 shows including Quilters (Bookwriter).

What awards has Molly Newman been nominated for?

and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Quilters.

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