Broadway Meets Musical Improv in LIGHTS UP ON... CHASE RAMSEY
Musical improv meets Broadway in a big way in Lights Up On..., the newest show from rising improv producing team Kiki Mikkelsen and Ali Reed at Improv Asylum. The brand new show features a Broadway star as they throw away the script and score and improvise a musical for the very first time!
Oliver Thornton, Britney Coleman, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka & More to Star in CAMELOT at Two River Theater
Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, announces the cast and creative team for its production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's Camelot, directed by David Lee with music direction and orchestrations by Steve Orich (Jersey Boys) and choreography by Mark Esposito (South Pacific with Reba McEntire). The production will run November 15-December 14, 2014, with the opening night on Friday, November 21 at 8pm. Tickets starting at $20 and ticket packages for Two River's season are available from 732.345.1400 or www.tworivertheater.org. The lead production sponsor for Camelot is Investors Bank.
Nancy Opel and Joe DiPietro to Host NAMT Annual Songwriters Showcase
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today that Tony nominee Nancy Opel and Tony winner and NAMT alum Joe DiPietro (O. Henry's Lovers '98) will host the NAMT Songwriters Showcase as part of the 24th Annual Festival of New Musicals on Friday, October 12 from 1:20-2:30pm at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).
Christy Altomare, Teddy Bergman and More Join NAMT Festival of New Musicals
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today updated casting for the 24th Annual Festival of New Musicals and for the Songwriters Showcase that Tony nominee Nancy Opel and Tony winner and NAMT alum Joe DiPietro (O. Henry's Lovers '98) will host as part of the Festival on Friday, October 12 from 1:20-2:30pm at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).
Nancy Opel and Joe DiPietro to Host NAMT Annual Songwriters Showcase, 10/12
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today that Tony nominee Nancy Opel and Tony winner and NAMT alum Joe DiPietro (O. Henry's Lovers '98) will host the NAMT Songwriters Showcase as part of the 24th Annual Festival of New Musicals on Friday, October 12 from 1:20-2:30pm at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).
Photo Flash: The Rep Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL
It's almost opening night for a new revival of the 1994 Madison Square Garden A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL revised and directed by Alan Souza for the Arkansas Repertory Theatre Dec 1-25, 2011. the creative team includes Rafael Castanera (Production Manager), Robert Hupp (Producing Artistic Director), Michael Bottari and Ronald Case (Costume Design), Olivia Koach (Costume Shop Manager), Mike Nichols (Set Designer) and Marcos Santana (Choreography).l
York Theater Announces Casting For Upcoming Play Readings
The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce casting for two forthcoming presentations in their Developmental Reading Series. As always, these readings are open to the general public and admission is free, but reservations are suggested, and can be obtained by e-mailing series coordinator Jeff Landsman at jlandsman@yorktheatre.org or calling 212-935-5824 x24. Upcoming readings include:
Photo Flash: 'The Buddy Holly Story' at WBT
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, plays Westchester Broadway Theatre through April 19, and tells the story of the three years in which he became the world's top recording artist. The show features over twenty of Buddy Holly's greatest hits.