The Latiné Musical Theatre Lab Presents The Julia De Burgos Cohort
The Latiné Musical Theatre Lab, an organization that develops and advocates for new Latiné-written works of musical theatre in order to radically change who gets to tell musical stories on stages across the country, is presenting its inaugural Julia de Burgos Cohort.
New Song Cycle A NEVER-ENDING LINE Begins Off-Broadway Tonight
A Never-Ending Line, a new song cycle composed by Jaime Lozano (The Yellow Brick Road, Children of Salt), made its New York debut at the Metropolitan Room last month and opens tonight, August 3, in a full run Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre in Greenwich Village.
Photo Flash: First Look at MANUEL VERSUS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY at NYMF
Winner of the 2014 NYMF Developmental Reading Series, this Latin infused American musical is inspired by the true story of a Princeton Undergrad who was an undocumented child immigrant from the Dominican Republic. When Manuel gets a scholarship to study at Oxford, he's faced with the realization that he can't leave the USA. He takes on The Statue of Liberty in the fight of a lifetime; the high-stakes boxing match that is immigration today. Is Manuel worthy? No one is spared in this political comedy that pulls no punches about immigration reform and the American Dream.
NYMF's MANUEL VS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY Gets Extension
Mannyville LLC, Dramatic Question Theatre and the New York Musical Theatre Festival are proud to announce the extension of the musical Manuel versus The Statue of Liberty which will begin performances this Tuesday, July 21.
MANUEL VERSUS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY Set for NYMF Today
One immigrant's true story was so ridiculous, it inspired playwright Noemi de la Puente to turn it into a musical comedy. 'Manuel versus The Statue of Liberty' will be included in The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) this July. The musical, which features music by Howard Post with book and lyrics by Noemi de la Puente, will be presented as a developmental reading at The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St. in New York, today, July 10 at 4pm and 8pm and July 13 at 3pm. Admission is free.
MANUEL VERSUS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY Set for NYMF, 7/10 & 13
One immigrant's true story was so ridiculous, it inspired playwright Noemi de la Puente to turn it into a musical comedy. "Manuel versus The Statue of Liberty" will be included in The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) this July. The musical, which features music by Howard Post with book and lyrics by Noemi de la Puente, will be presented as a developmental reading at The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St. in New York, July 10 at 4pm and 8pm and July 13 at 3pm. Admission is free.
Alan Alda Set for DISCUSSIONS ON DYSLEXIA Today at The Kildonan School
'I've interviewed hundreds of scientists on television but, as a grandfather of dyslexic children, I don't think I've ever had a conversation strike home as much as this one will,' said actor Alan Alda, on being asked about his hosting of, 'Alan Alda Talks with the Experts: Discussions on Dyslexia,' presented by Eye to Eye and the Kildonan School today, April 21.