Richard Isen
Latest News on Richard Isen:
Acclaimed Female Impersonator Randy Roberts Returns To Crazy Coqs In DRAG BECOMES HIM - AGING DISCRACEFULLY! (Sep 6, 2023)
Mabou Mines to Present Three-Day 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF WORK (Jun 2, 2022)
New York Musical Festival (NYMF) Announces Awards For Excellence; LEAVING EDEN Wins Big (Aug 7, 2019)
Acclaimed Female Impersonator Randy Roberts Returns To Crazy Coqs In DRAG BECOMES HIM - AGING DISCRACEFULLY! (Sep 6, 2023)
Mabou Mines to Present Three-Day 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF WORK (Jun 2, 2022)
New York Musical Festival (NYMF) Announces Awards For Excellence; LEAVING EDEN Wins Big (Aug 7, 2019)
BIO
Musical theater works include: an original musical CHANCE: A Musical Play About Love, Risk & Getting It Right produced as a workshop by The York Theatre, NYC followed by the world premiere at The Alcove Theater, SF produced by New Musical Theater of San Francisco and recently was selected for The Fresh Fruit Festival in NYC, 2016 where it received several Fruity Awards for outstanding achievement. A Fine & Private Place in collaboration with Erik Haagensen, premiered Off Broadway at The York Theatre in 2006 and was published by Samuel French. The work, originally developed at The Eugene O’Neill Center Opera/Music Theater Conference, received a production at Goodspeed Opera and The American Stage Company in Teaneck, NJ . Other musical theater works include: Salford Road: A Musical Photograph (winner of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe First Award, the show was written with Grammy Award Winning producer Stefan Rudnicki and poet Gareth Owen); and, My Father’s Son with librettist Enid Futterman (awarded a CBS Development Grant); Night City Diaries, a cabaret piece based on poet Arthur Rimbaud produced by Playwright’s Horizons; and The Bluebird: A Christmas Musical, commissioned by the Sun Valley Repertory Theater in Sun Valley, Idaho.
News
Acclaimed Female Impersonator Randy Roberts Returns To Crazy Coqs In DRAG BECOMES HIM - AGING DISCRACEFULLY!
After sold out runs in 2018 and 2019, US female impersonator extraordinaire, Randy Roberts is returning to Crazy Coqs this month for three performances of his internationally acclaimed show, 'Drag Becomes Him - Aging Discracefully!, an old school classic drag show with a modern twist.
After sold out runs in 2018 and 2019, US female impersonator extraordinaire, Randy Roberts is returning to Crazy Coqs this month for three performances of his internationally acclaimed show, 'Drag Becomes Him - Aging Discracefully!, an old school classic drag show with a modern twist.
Mabou Mines to Present Three-Day 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF WORK
Mabou Mines will present a 50th Anniversary Celebration of Work, reaching back into the company’s brimming five-decade history of innovative theater as a launchpad into the next 50 years (June 23–25; beginning 5pm June 23; 5pm–11 pm June 24; and 12pm–11pm June 25).
Mabou Mines will present a 50th Anniversary Celebration of Work, reaching back into the company’s brimming five-decade history of innovative theater as a launchpad into the next 50 years (June 23–25; beginning 5pm June 23; 5pm–11 pm June 24; and 12pm–11pm June 25).
New York Musical Festival (NYMF) Announces Awards For Excellence; LEAVING EDEN Wins Big
The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) announced today the winners of the 2019 NYMF Awards for Excellence, which were awarded on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Sony Hall
The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) announced today the winners of the 2019 NYMF Awards for Excellence, which were awarded on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Sony Hall
Casting Announced For Original LGBTQ Musical CHANCE
After taking its first breaths of theatrical life at the York Theatre in 20102011 and playing the Fresh Fruit Festival in 2016, Chance - A Musical Play About Love, Risk, & Getting It Right will make its Off-Broadway debut during the 2019 New York Musical Festival as a Invited Production
After taking its first breaths of theatrical life at the York Theatre in 20102011 and playing the Fresh Fruit Festival in 2016, Chance - A Musical Play About Love, Risk, & Getting It Right will make its Off-Broadway debut during the 2019 New York Musical Festival as a Invited Production
Casting Announced For Original LGBTQ Musical CHANCE
After taking its first breaths of theatrical life at the York Theatre in 20102011 and playing the Fresh Fruit Festival in 2016, Chance - A Musical Play About Love, Risk, & Getting It Right will make its Off-Broadway debut during the 2019 New York Musical Festival as a Invited Production.
After taking its first breaths of theatrical life at the York Theatre in 20102011 and playing the Fresh Fruit Festival in 2016, Chance - A Musical Play About Love, Risk, & Getting It Right will make its Off-Broadway debut during the 2019 New York Musical Festival as a Invited Production.
New York Musical Festival Announces First Ever NYMF Artist Fellowship
The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) has announced the first ever NYMF Artist Fellowship, a two-year program that will be awarded annually to an exceptional artist of note who is changing the landscape of musical theater. The fellowship involves the presentation of a reading or concert in the first year of the fellowship and a full production in the second year.
The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) has announced the first ever NYMF Artist Fellowship, a two-year program that will be awarded annually to an exceptional artist of note who is changing the landscape of musical theater. The fellowship involves the presentation of a reading or concert in the first year of the fellowship and a full production in the second year.
Joe Iconis Named 2019 New York Musical Festival Honorary Chair
The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) has announced that in recognition of his 2019 Tony Award nomination and his history as a NYMF Alum, Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, Broadway Bounty Hunter) will be the 2019 NYMF Honorary Chair.
The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) has announced that in recognition of his 2019 Tony Award nomination and his history as a NYMF Alum, Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, Broadway Bounty Hunter) will be the 2019 NYMF Honorary Chair.
Female Impersonator Randy Roberts Is Returning To Crazy Coqs to Take On Cher, Bette, and More!
After a sold out run in 2018, female impersonator extraordinaire, Randy Roberts is returning to Crazy Coqs with his internationally acclaimed show, Randy Roberts LIVE!
After a sold out run in 2018, female impersonator extraordinaire, Randy Roberts is returning to Crazy Coqs with his internationally acclaimed show, Randy Roberts LIVE!
New York Musical Festival Announces Further Selections For 2019 Festival
The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) is proud to announce further selections for 2019 NYMF, which will take place from July 8 - August 4, 2019 at venues in midtown Manhattan in New York City. Scott Pyne serves as Executive Director and West Hyler serves as Producing Artistic Director.
The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) is proud to announce further selections for 2019 NYMF, which will take place from July 8 - August 4, 2019 at venues in midtown Manhattan in New York City. Scott Pyne serves as Executive Director and West Hyler serves as Producing Artistic Director.
New York Musical Festival Announces Initial Lineup For 2019 Festival
The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) is proud to announce the initial lineup for 2019. Among the shows announced in the lineup are the Next Link Project selections, as well as the Invited Production selections. Now in its sixteenth year, the 2019 Festival will take place July through August at locations around midtown Manhattan in New York City. Scott Pyne serves as Executive Director and West Hyler serves as Producing Artistic Director.
The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) is proud to announce the initial lineup for 2019. Among the shows announced in the lineup are the Next Link Project selections, as well as the Invited Production selections. Now in its sixteenth year, the 2019 Festival will take place July through August at locations around midtown Manhattan in New York City. Scott Pyne serves as Executive Director and West Hyler serves as Producing Artistic Director.
Participants Announced And Tickets On Sale For 2018 NEW YORK NEW WORKS THEATRE FESTIVAL
Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 New York New Works Theatre Festival at www.nynwtheatrefestival.com. The festival runs September 4 - September 22, 2018. The festival is playing at Theatre Row, a program for Building the Arts NY, Inc.
Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 New York New Works Theatre Festival at www.nynwtheatrefestival.com. The festival runs September 4 - September 22, 2018. The festival is playing at Theatre Row, a program for Building the Arts NY, Inc.
Courter Simmons Joins Cast of CHANCE at Fresh Fruit Festival
Courter Simmons joins the cast of CHANCE as 'The Lady.' He previously appeared in the First National Tour of Jersey Boys (which opened in San Francisco). After touring with Jersey Boys for over two years, Courter was chosen to represent the tour as Frankie on the 63rd Annual Tony Awards (CBS). 'Performing at Radio City for a crowd full of Broadway stars and with friends and family watching at home was a dream come true, and the experience of a lifetime' says the young actor, now preparing to tackle Chance's 'lady.'
Courter Simmons joins the cast of CHANCE as 'The Lady.' He previously appeared in the First National Tour of Jersey Boys (which opened in San Francisco). After touring with Jersey Boys for over two years, Courter was chosen to represent the tour as Frankie on the 63rd Annual Tony Awards (CBS). 'Performing at Radio City for a crowd full of Broadway stars and with friends and family watching at home was a dream come true, and the experience of a lifetime' says the young actor, now preparing to tackle Chance's 'lady.'
New Musical CHANCE to Play Fresh Fruit Festival
Take a 'Chance' and travel back to the 80s with CHANCE - A New Musical Play about Love, Risk, and Getting It Right!
Take a 'Chance' and travel back to the 80s with CHANCE - A New Musical Play about Love, Risk, and Getting It Right!
What's On at The Wild Project this Summer
From a voice that has second-hand smoked since the womb and a mind that was born on the day of the hard look, enjoy an evening of new original and cover songs and insightful and sensationalistic storytelling by Nath Ann Carrera in an immersive arc of cultish lesbian-separatist murder ballads, gender-variant Priestesses of antiquity, consensual a-morality, the blending and dissolution of all dualities, and far BEYOND!
From a voice that has second-hand smoked since the womb and a mind that was born on the day of the hard look, enjoy an evening of new original and cover songs and insightful and sensationalistic storytelling by Nath Ann Carrera in an immersive arc of cultish lesbian-separatist murder ballads, gender-variant Priestesses of antiquity, consensual a-morality, the blending and dissolution of all dualities, and far BEYOND!
Courter Simmons Joins Cast of CHANCE at Fresh Fruit Festival
Courter Simmons joins the cast of CHANCE as 'The Lady.' He previously appeared in the First National Tour of Jersey Boys (which opened in San Francisco). After touring with Jersey Boys for over two years, Courter was chosen to represent the tour as Frankie on the 63rd Annual Tony Awards (CBS). 'Performing at Radio City for a crowd full of Broadway stars and with friends and family watching at home was a dream come true, and the experience of a lifetime' says the young actor, now preparing to tackle Chance's 'lady.'
Courter Simmons joins the cast of CHANCE as 'The Lady.' He previously appeared in the First National Tour of Jersey Boys (which opened in San Francisco). After touring with Jersey Boys for over two years, Courter was chosen to represent the tour as Frankie on the 63rd Annual Tony Awards (CBS). 'Performing at Radio City for a crowd full of Broadway stars and with friends and family watching at home was a dream come true, and the experience of a lifetime' says the young actor, now preparing to tackle Chance's 'lady.'
New Musical CHANCE to Play Fresh Fruit Festival
Take a 'Chance' and travel back to the 80s with CHANCE - A New Musical Play about Love, Risk, and Getting It Right!
Take a 'Chance' and travel back to the 80s with CHANCE - A New Musical Play about Love, Risk, and Getting It Right!
Photo Flash: Fresh Fruit Festival Premieres New Musical CHANCE
CHANCE - A New Musical Play about Love, Risk, and Getting It Right! by Richard Isen inspired by the Writings of Oscar Wilde; Performing Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 pm; Thursday, July 21, 9:00 pm; and Saturday, July 23rd, 3:30 pm at the Wild Project, 195 East 3rd Street. Scroll down to see photos!
CHANCE - A New Musical Play about Love, Risk, and Getting It Right! by Richard Isen inspired by the Writings of Oscar Wilde; Performing Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 pm; Thursday, July 21, 9:00 pm; and Saturday, July 23rd, 3:30 pm at the Wild Project, 195 East 3rd Street. Scroll down to see photos!
Courter Simmons Joins Cast of CHANCE at Fresh Fruit Festival
Courter Simmons joins the cast of CHANCE as 'The Lady.' He previously appeared in the First National Tour of Jersey Boys (which opened in San Francisco). After touring with Jersey Boys for over two years, Courter was chosen to represent the tour as Frankie on the 63rd Annual Tony Awards (CBS). 'Performing at Radio City for a crowd full of Broadway stars and with friends and family watching at home was a dream come true, and the experience of a lifetime' says the young actor, now preparing to tackle Chance's 'lady.'
Courter Simmons joins the cast of CHANCE as 'The Lady.' He previously appeared in the First National Tour of Jersey Boys (which opened in San Francisco). After touring with Jersey Boys for over two years, Courter was chosen to represent the tour as Frankie on the 63rd Annual Tony Awards (CBS). 'Performing at Radio City for a crowd full of Broadway stars and with friends and family watching at home was a dream come true, and the experience of a lifetime' says the young actor, now preparing to tackle Chance's 'lady.'
Cast Announced for CHANCE at Fresh Fruit Festival
CAST ANNOUNCED for CHANCE - A New Musical Play about Love, Risk, and Getting It Right!
CAST ANNOUNCED for CHANCE - A New Musical Play about Love, Risk, and Getting It Right!
Fresh Fruit Festival 15: Empowering Works of Art in Downtown New York
The Fresh Fruit Festival encompasses theater, performance, poetry, comedy, spoken word, music, dance, visual arts and some talents that defy categorization. Artists come from around the city, nation and, the world. This season, more than a dozen exciting new works, including Chance, a musical from New Musical Theatre of San Francisco; The Fierce Urgency of NOW by New York theatre veteran, Doug DeVita; and the Compagnia KÖRPER dance company from Italy [pictured], and so much more will play at Wild Project, 195 East 3rd Street, NYC, July 11 through 24.
The Fresh Fruit Festival encompasses theater, performance, poetry, comedy, spoken word, music, dance, visual arts and some talents that defy categorization. Artists come from around the city, nation and, the world. This season, more than a dozen exciting new works, including Chance, a musical from New Musical Theatre of San Francisco; The Fierce Urgency of NOW by New York theatre veteran, Doug DeVita; and the Compagnia KÖRPER dance company from Italy [pictured], and so much more will play at Wild Project, 195 East 3rd Street, NYC, July 11 through 24.
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