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Sam Balzac is a New York City-based performer, composer/lyricist, director and musician originally hailing from the Adirondack Mountains of upstate NY. He has appeared at various theatrical and musical venues in NYC including The Public Theater, 92nd Street Y, 54 Below, and Carnegie Hall. He has worked accross the Northeast, having made appearances at the Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, NH; the Depot Theatre in Westport, NY; Cortland Repertory Theatre in Cortland, NY; Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier, VT; as well as the Barn Theatre in Augusta MI. His written work includes the apocalyptic musical satire Existential Questions of the 21st Century (O’Neill Conference Semi-Finalist). Sam is a graduate of Columbia University and a member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop. www.sambalzac.com

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York Theatre Company's Musicals in Mufti Off-Broadway Production, 2019
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Felicia Day's THE GUILD to Have Staged Reading at Dynasty Typewriter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

Felicia Day, Phil LaMarr, Kirsten Vangsness, Anjali Bhimani, Rama Vallury, Lauren Lopez, and Joey Richter will star in the first staged reading of 'The Guild,' a new musical based on Felicia Day's 'The Guild.' Learn more!
RUDDIGORE to be Revived by NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2024

NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players will bring RUDDIGORE back to the stage this month, offering audiences a chance to experience this classic operatic work with a fresh perspective. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Shadowland Stages Presents Hilarious New Comedy LEND ME A SOPRANO
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

SHADOWLAND STAGES will present LEND ME A SOPRANO, a hilarious comedy set in 1934 at the Cleveland Grand Opera Company.
Review: NYGASP's TRIAL BY JURY and THE SORCERER Hit the Right Notes
by Sharon Ellman - Apr 8, 2024

This reviewer was completely in awe of such talent at the double-header of Gilbert and Sullivan's TRIAL BY JURY and THE SORCERER at Kaye Playhouse on April 7th!
Cast Set For New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' THE SORCERER and TRIAL BY JURY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will conclude the 49th season with a double bill of Gilbert & Sullivan’s first two extant collaborations, The Sorcerer and Trial By Jury. 
Reading of THE CAROUSEL OF INEVITABILITY AND CERTAIN FOREBODING Comes to Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023

The premiere performance of the new musical The Carousel of Inevitability and Certain Foreboding comes to Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center on Thursday, November 16th at 6pm.
Review: ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Pendragon Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - Jul 1, 2023

What did our critic think of ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Pendragon Theatre?
Theatre Now To Present Staged Readings Of New Musicals DERAILED! And THE SUSTAIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023

This month, Theatre Now is producing staged readings of Derailed! and The Sustain, new musicals developed in their Musical Writers Lab.
Photos: Lauren Marcus and More Star In New SONGS FROM YOUR FAVORITE MOVIES At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2021

Last week on Tuesday, November 16th, Feinstein's/54 Below celebrated the world of film with the exciting new concert series New Songs From Your Favorite Movies!
Megan Hilty, Linda Eder, Mykal Kilgore & More to Perform at Feinstein's/54 Below in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2021

Next month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Joey Contreras, Lauren Marcus and More Join NEW SONGS FROM YOUR FAVORITE MOVIES at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2021

Break out the popcorn for a night of madness mixing movies and original music! In this innovative new concert, nine of the hottest and most up-and-coming musical theatre writers and teams will be challenged to create a musical theater song from a Hollywood hit.
Jill Abramovitz and Aaron Lazar Join New Musical Podcast With Anderson University Students - Listen to a Teaser!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2021

The Musical Theatre Program at Anderson University has announced the release of an audio-play podcast featuring AU students performing with Broadway actors Jill Abramovitz and Aaron Lazar. The podcast, titled The Show Must Go On: A Musical Mystery at Sea, is the first piece created under The Musical Theatre New Works and New Media Initiative.
Grey Henson and More Join [INSERT MOVIE HERE]: THE MUSICAL! Season One Finale
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2020

Tony-nominee Grey Henson is the lead musical performer in the season one finale episode of the podcast, [insert movie here]: The Musical!
IN THE WORKS to be Presented at the Duplex
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2019

In The Works is be presented monthly and feature three composers or composer teams, each presenting about 20 minutes of new material. This month features the works of composers: Seth Christenfeld, Sophie Danis Oberfield & Fernanda Douglas, and Kyle Segar & David Kornfeld. Special Guest: Amy Engelhardt. Hosted by: Thomas Honeck.
Photo Coverage: Musicals in Mufti Presents FIFTY MILLION FRENCHMEN
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 30, 2019

Celebrating Broadway's legendary Cole Porter! The York Theatre Company launches their 50th Anniversary Season with its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series celebrating the legendary Broadway composer Cole Porter. The series honors the illustrious songwriter behind such classics as Anything Goes, Kiss Me, Kate, Gay Divorce, Silk Stockings, Red, Hot and Blue, and Can-Can, to name a few.
Photo Flash: First Look at The York Theatre Company's Musicals in Mufti Presentation of FIFTY MILLION FRENCHMEN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2019

Celebrating Broadway's legendary Cole Porter! The York Theatre Company launches their 50th Anniversary Season with its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series celebrating the legendary Broadway composer Cole Porter. The series honors the illustrious songwriter behind such classics as Anything Goes, Kiss Me, Kate, Gay Divorce, Silk Stockings, Red, Hot and Blue, and Can-Can, to name a few.
Photo Flash: The York Theatre Company's Musicals in Mufti Presentation of FIFTY MILLION FRENCHMEN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2019

Celebrating Broadway's legendary Cole Porter! The York Theatre Company launches their 50th Anniversary Season with its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series celebrating the legendary Broadway composer Cole Porter. The series honors the illustrious songwriter behind such classics as Anything Goes, Kiss Me, Kate, Gay Divorce, Silk Stockings, Red, Hot and Blue, and Can-Can, to name a few.
Kristy Cates, Cole Burden and More Set for the York's FIFTY MILLION FRENCHMEN
by Julie Musbach - Sep 20, 2019

Celebrating Broadway's legendary Cole Porter! The York Theatre Company launches their 50th Anniversary Season with its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series celebrating the legendary Broadway composer Cole Porter. The series honors the illustrious songwriter behind such classics as Anything Goes, Kiss Me, Kate, Gay Divorce, Silk Stockings, Red, Hot and Blue, and Can-Can, to name a few.
CABARET Comes To Lost Nation Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2019

Lost Nation Theater Continues its 31st Season at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center with Kander & Ebb's Tony-Award winning musical, CABARET!
SOUND BITES 6.0 Award Winners Announced
by Julie Musbach - Apr 3, 2019

Last night, Theatre Now New York (TNNY) presented its Sixth Annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY 10023. SOUND BITES 6.0 grants composers, lyricists, and librettists the unique opportunity to present their work in front of a live audience. This one-night only event, now in its sixth year, showcases 10 new musicals by up-and-coming musical theatre writing teams.

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