Riley Thomas

'I Am Not A Secret' from THE COMPLETE PICTURE: A NEW ROCK MUSICAL Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024

'I Am Not A Secret' from THE COMPLETE PICTURE: A NEW ROCK MUSICAL is now streaming. Featuring music by Erin Maya and Nicholas James Connell, the track showcases a powerful ensemble rock anthem.

Feature: Stage Reading of THE COMPLETE PICTURE at Texas State University
by Sabrina Wallace - Oct 2, 2024

The Complete Picture (new musical in development) is an emotional and relevant work that touches on deeply personal and timely issues. With a strong book, a meaningful story, and a rock score that has a lot of promise, this musical has the potential to make a lasting mark on the theatre scene. #stagereading #bobcats #newworks #ATX

Photos: THE COMPLETE PICTURE Rehearsals at Texas State University's Musical Development Laboratory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2024

The Complete Picture, A New Rock Musical will be presented on Sept. 21 at 3 pm in the Performing Arts Center Recital Hall as a part of the musical theatre program’s Musical Development Laboratory. Get a first look at rehearsal photos! 

Texas State University's Musical Development Laboratory to Present THE COMPLETE PICTURE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2024

Texas State University's Musical Development Laboratory will present The Complete Picture, A New Rock Musical. The show follows Kira, a photographer confronting her donor-conceived identity. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

'Another Mountain' From THE COMPLETE PICTURE: A New Rock Musical Premieres On All Digital Streaming Platforms Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2024

'Another Mountain', a standout track from The Complete Picture: a New Rock Musical, is dropping on all digital streaming platforms this Friday, August 9th.

A Night Of Musical Theater By Riley Thomas WORKING TITLE To Play The Triad
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2024

Riley Thomas hosts a night of original musical theater at The Triad Theater on June 12th, featuring award-winning works and new musicals. Performers include Denisha Ballew, Michael Park, and more Broadway talents.

Photos: Cortland Repertory Theatre Presents MY FAIR LADY
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024

Cortland Repertory Theatre will open its 53rd summer season with MY FAIR LADY, featuring Molly Bremer as Eliza Doolittle and James Tweedale as Henry Higgins. See photos from the production. 

Constantine Maroulis, Kaitlin Hopkins, And Pierre Jean Gonzalez Join Cast Of THE COMPLETE PICTURE by Erin Maya at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023

The first musical exploring the complexities of donor-conception debuts at Green Room 42. Join Constantine Maroulis, Kaitlin Hopkins, and Pierre Jean Gonzalez in the world premiere concert of The Complete Picture.

Tracielynn Releases 'Broadway Cowboy' Off Debut EP MORE THAN A BAD HABIT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023

Rising country music sensation Tracielynn is captivating hearts and ears with her debut EP, 'More Than A Bad Habit,' featuring the focus track, 'Broadway Cowboy.'

Listen to Jeremy O. Harris, André Holland, Corey Stoll, Estelle Parsons & More in THE MS PHOENIX RISING Podcast Mini-Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2021

Playwrights Horizons is presenting The MS Phoenix Rising, a serial dark comedy fiction podcast created by writer Trish Harnetiaux (Tin Cat Shoes, How to Get into Buildings) and director Katie Brook (Dr. Ride’s American Beach House, How to Get Into Buildings), launching today (March 16).

Yaya Kids Theater and Ting Wang's THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL NY Premiere Extends
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2020

YAYA KIDS THEATER and TING WANG have announced the New York Premiere production of the musical THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL

THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL Will Make its Off-Broadway Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2020

YAYA KIDS THEATER and TING WANG have announced New York Premiere production of the musical THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL, directed and choreographed by the award-winning Greg Ganakas. Based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson, with book by Oxygen Media, lyrics and additional book by Jeff Edmond and music and musical direction by Alastair William King, THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL will play a two-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway's St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street, NYC). Performances begin Thursday, February 13 and continue through Sunday, February 23. Opening Night is Saturday, February 15 (2 p.m.). Tickets are $29.50-$59.50 and available at telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.

New York Musical Festival (NYMF) Announces Awards For Excellence; LEAVING EDEN Wins Big
by Julie Musbach - Aug 7, 2019

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

Dark Prophet Productions and the New York Musical Festival Proudly Present MY REAL MOTHER
by Rebecca Russo - Jun 28, 2019

Dark Prophet Productions in association with the New York Musical Festival (NYMF) are ecstatic to present the world premiere of My Real Mother, a new musical with bookmusiclyrics by Riley Thomas based on the book "Open: An Adoption Story in Three Voices" by Alaina O'Connell, Alex Porter and Sara O'Connell. My Real Motherwill play Tuesday, July 30th at 8pm; Thursday, August 1st at 5pm and 9pm; Friday, August 2nd at 1pm; and Sunday, August 4th at 6pm; at the Alice Griffin Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Center (480 W. 42nd St.) Tickets begin at $31.50 and are available at www.nymf.org or by calling 212-352-3101.

New York Musical Festival Announces First Ever NYMF Artist Fellowship
by Julie Musbach - Jun 4, 2019

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
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2019

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.

New Trish Harnetiaux Play Set for Run At The Lee Strasberg Institute
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2019

A new dark comedy by Trish Harnetiaux (Tin Cat Shoes, How to Get into Buildings) and directed by Olivia Songer (SEEDS Resident Director, Rough Magic Theatre Company) will play The Imra Sandrey Theatre at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute (115 East 15th Street) on Thursday May 9, Friday May 10, & Saturday May 11. Harnetiaux is the recipient of The Clifford Odets Ensemble Play Commission, an annual playwriting commission designed to serve large ensembles of emerging actors.

New York Musical Festival Announces Further Selections For 2019 Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2019

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. 

They're In the Band! Casting Announced for SCHOOL OF ROCK Melbourne
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2018

The coveted role of Dewey and an amazing cast of 36 children were today announced for the Australian premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway and West End smash hit rock musical, School of Rock - playing at Her Majesty's, Melbourne from 31 October 2018

WE SO HAPA Rises Up For BC/EFA With SONGS OF OTHERNESS 4/26
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2018

Following hot on the success of its previous five installments, the non-profit group founded to showcase multi-ethnic talent in an industry starved for diversity will come together once more to represent and raise their unique voices.