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The Academy Invites Leslie Odom Jr., Nathan Lane, George C. Wolfe & 392 More to Membership
by TV News Desk - Jul 1, 2021

There are 89 Oscar nominees, including 25 winners, among the invitees.

2021 NYWIFT SUMMIT: THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY RADICALLY REIMAGINED Announced for June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2021

New York Women in Film & Television will present the 2021 NYWIFT Summit: The Creative Industry Radically Reimagined, June 22-25, 2021 from 4-6 PM ET. The annual NYWIFT Creative Workforce Initiative brings together some of the most unique and diverse voices of women working in the entertainment industry.

Phillipa Soo, Ruthie Ann Miles & More Featured on OVER THE MOON Film Soundtrack, Out Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 23, 2020

Milan Records today releases OVER THE MOON (MUSIC FROM THE NETFLIX FILM), an album of music featured in Netflix’s event animated film. 

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for OVER THE MOON, Starring Phillipa Soo, Ruthie Anne Miles, Kimiko Glenn, & More!
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 22, 2020

Fueled with determination and a passion for science, a bright young girl builds a rocket ship to the moon to prove the existence of a legendary Moon Goddess. There she ends up on an unexpected quest, and discovers a whimsical land of fantastical creatures.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for OVER THE MOON, Featuring the Voices of Phillipa Soo, Ruthie Ann Miles, Kimiko Glenn, & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 23, 2020

Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming animated film, Over the Moon, which features the voices of Broadway stars Phillipa Soo, Ruthie Ann Miles, Kimiko Glenn, and Conrad Ricamora!

MRT Wins Four Major 2018 Irne Awards
by Julie Musbach - Apr 24, 2018

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) is proud to announce that it has won four 2018 Awards from the Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) in the large stage category

Merrimack Repertory Theatre Earns 15 Nominations In The 2018 Irne Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2018

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) is proud to announce that it received 15 nominations from the Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) for its 22nd Annual IRNE Awards, including nominations in the Best Play and Best Director categories for Silent Sky and The Royale, and two nominations for My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend, including Best New Play.

Legendary Academy Award Nominated Animator Glen Keane To Direct OVER THE MOON For Pearl Studio and Netflix
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 6, 2018

Legendary Academy Award® nominated animator Glen Keane will direct Pearl Studio's Over The Moon as a world premiere animated film exclusively for Netflix, it was jointly announced today by Peilin Chou, Chief Creative Officer of Pearl Studio and Melissa Cobb, Vice President of Kids and Family for Netflix.  

Christian Duhamel Wins Kleban Prize for Merrimack Repertory Theatre Premiere Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2018

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) is pleased to share the news that The Kleban Foundation's 28th Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to Christian Duhamel for his work on My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend, a musical that received its world premiere at MRT in Lowell in April 2017.

Alan Schmuckler, Amanda Yesnowitz and Christian Duhamel Win the 2018 Kleban Prize
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 9, 2018

The Kleban Foundation just announced the recipients of the 28th Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. Adjudication in the 2018 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist category resulted in a tiebetween Alan Schmuckler and Amanda Yesnowitz, andthe 2018 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to Christian Duhamel. The 2018 prizes will be presented on Monday, February 5, 2018, in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at ASCAP.

BWW Review: MY 80-YEAR-OLD BOYFRIEND World Premiere at Merrimack Rep
by Nancy Grossman - May 6, 2017

World premiere of MY 80-YEAR-OLD BOYFRIEND at Merrimack Repertory Theatre is based on the true story of Broadway singer/actress Charissa Bertels and her unlikely friendship with a decidedly older gentleman. The narrative is uplifting, the score floats along with the story like a raft on a lazy river, and the performer is delightful company.

New Musical MY 80-YEAR-OLD BOYFRIEND Closes MRT's Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2017

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) will wrap up its 2016-17 Season with the delightful new musical "My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend," based on the true story of performer Charissa Bertels. The show chronicles the unlikely friendship between twenty-something actress Charissa and eighty-something millionaire Milton, featuring a book and lyrics by Christian Duhamel, and music and lyrics by Edward Bell.