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20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater

The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!

Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB

The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.

Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!

Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff & More to Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB at Birdland

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB, a special event celebrating the work of the renowned lyricist. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Telly Leung and more.

Peter Friedman, Mary Beth Peil & More to Star in ASSISTED Reading

Peter Friedman, Mary Beth Peil, Barbara Walsh, and Tina Fabrique join the cast of ASSISTED, a new production exploring themes of aging and care. Learn where and when you can see the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Reveals Residencies For 24 Writers Of Nine New Musicals

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat has revealed the residencies for 24 writers to develop nine new musicals. Learn more about the artists!

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Reveals Residencies For 24 Writers Of Nine New Musicals

For its 14th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is hosting 24 award-winning musical theatre writers of nine new musicals for nine consecutive weeklong residencies between June 23 and August 25. Each writing team will live in a private home in the Hudson Valley for one week to focus solely on writing their musical.

Adam Chanler-Berat And Julian Hornik Selected For Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Triple R Program

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat announced that ASSISTED, by Adam Chanler-Berat and Julian Hornik, was selected for this year’s Triple R program.

Sohm Kapila Joins the UK Cast of BHANGRA NATION

Rehearsals for the UK Premiere of Bhangra Nation – A New Musical, presented by Birmingham Rep in association with Mara Isaacs, Tom Kirdahy and Peggy Koenig began this week.  Sohm Kapila has joined the cast.

Applications Open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Weeklong Summer Residencies for Musical Theatre Writers

Applications are now open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's weeklong summer residencies for musical theatre writers. Nine teams will be selected for a private retreat in the Hudson Valley to focus solely on writing their musical.

Photos/Video: First Look at the UK Premiere of BHANGRA NATION at Birmingham Rep; Cast Revealed!

Casting has been announced for the UK Premiere of Bhangra Nation – A New Musical, presented by Birmingham Rep in association with Mara Isaacs, Tom Kirdahy and Peggy Koenig. Plus, check out all new photos and video here!

Ben Fankhauser, Talia Suskauer And More Will Celebrate Hanukkah At 54 Below

Join Ben Fankhauser, Talia Suskauer, and more at 54 Below as they celebrate Hanukkah with a festival of writers.

19th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented To Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams

The 19th Annual Fred Ebb Award will be presented to Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams.

Beth Malone and Adam Chanler-Berat Will Host Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Gala This Month

Tony Award-nominee Beth Malone (FUN HOME, ANGELS IN AMERICA) and Adam Chanler-Berat (PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, AMELIE) will host the annual fundraising gala “Songs of our Summer from Rhinebeck to Chelsea” at Chelsea Table & Stage on November 27 at 6:30pm.

PCS Theater Children's Series to Present YO, VIKINGS! Beginning Next Week

PCS Theater will presents Yo, Vikings!, a fun and engaging musical for the entire family. Book and lyrics by Marcus Stevens (Red, Eastburn Avenue, Persephone, Elliot and the Magic Bed,) and music by Sam Willmott (Standardized Testing - The Musical!!!, Scarlet Takes a Tumble, Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol).

Birmingham Rep Launches Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize For Comedy and the UK Premiere of New Musical BHANGRA NATION

On what would have been Comedy legend Victoria Wood's 70th Birthday, Sean Foley, the double Olivier Award-winning Artistic Director of Birmingham Repertory Theatre has announced the creation of the first ever major playwriting prize dedicated to the art of Comedy.

Photos: First Look at First Floor Theater's HATEf**k

First Floor Theater is concluding its Tenth Season with the Chicago premiere of Rehana Lew Mirza’s Kilroys’-lauded hit Hatef**k, directed by Arti Ishak, playing through June 10, 2023 at The Den Theatre. The cast includes Aila Peck and Faiz Siddique. Check out production photos here!

Julie Benko, Andréa Burns, Carolee Carmello & More to Honor Rebecca Luker at Benefit Concert

Symphony Space has announced full details for The Rebecca Luker Songbook: A Benefit Concert, a star-studded concert paying tribute to the beloved Broadway star who passed away in 2020 due to ALS. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ann Harada, Krysta Rodriguez, and More Will Lead Reading Of STARSTRUCK Written by Beth Malone and The Indigo Girls' Emily Saliers

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is presenting a reading of the new musical STARSTRUCK, written by Tony-nominee Beth Malone (FUN HOME), Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls, and Mary Ann Stratton.

Will Branner, Mamie Parris, Gizel Jimenez & More to Star in MYTHIC Staged Reading

SHO Productions will present a staged reading of MYTHIC: A New Musical, which will be held on Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24.