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Dana Aber to Present BAGGAGE AT THE DOOR En Español at the Chain Studio Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

Big Thunder Productions' Off-Broadway production of the one-woman musical Baggage at the Door will be presented in a new Spanish-language translation, entitled Equipaje en la Puerta. Learn more!

Photos: First Look At BAGGAGE AT THE DOOR At AMT Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023

Performances begin tonight, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 7pm for the Off-Broadway premiere of Baggage at the Door, an original one-woman musical addressing the critical moment a (seemingly well-adjusted trauma-queen) survivor realizes she may no longer be able to cope; when falling in love triggers here lurking PTSD, she might by f*#&ed. Get a first look at the production in new photos.

MY BODY, MY VOICE Benefit Concert Unveils Lineup in Support of Reproductive Justice
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023

In an effort to champion reproductive justice and create a platform for meaningful change, 'My Body, My Voice: Songs for Safe Access' has announced its lineup of talented artists and creators.

Dana Aber Brings One-Woman Musical BAGGAGE AT THE DOOR to AMT Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2023

Dana Aber brings her one-woman musical 'Baggage at the Door' Off-Broadway at AMT Theater. Performances begin tonight!

Magritte & Rosen to Present MY BODY, MY VOICE: SONGS FOR SAFE ACCESS Benefit Concert In Support Of Abortion Access
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023

Get ready for an incredible night of music and support for reproductive rights at the 'My Body, My Voice: Songs for Safe Access' benefit concert. Discover the lineup, event details, and how you can be a part of this meaningful cause. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of storytelling and solidarity for health equity.

Dana Aber to Debut One-Woman Musical BAGGAGE AT THE DOOR Off-Broadway at AMT Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023

Get ready for a captivating one-woman musical experience as Dana Aber brings 'Baggage at the Door' to the AMT Theater in November. Don't miss this Off-Broadway production that promises to leave audiences spellbound.

New Frank Wildhorn Musical Leads Village Theatre's 20th Annual Festival of New Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2023

Village Theatre will welcome back in-person the nationally renowned Festival of New Musicals, August 12-13, in Issaquah, Wash. Now in its 20th year, this theatrically packed weekend brings together the nation’s brightest musical theatre writers and provides Seattle area theatre-lovers with the rare opportunity to see first-hand how a new musical comes to life.

The Work of Geller, Goldenberg, and Koyfman Will Be Featured in WOMEN OF THE WINGS Volume 5 This March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

The work of Geller, Koyfman, and Goldenberg to be featured in Women of The Wings Volume 5 - March 4, at 54 Below.

Shereen Pimentel, Darius Jordan Lee & More Join 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced additional casting for their 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 2022 at New World Stages.

National Alliance For Musical Theatre Announces Initial Casting and Additional Programming For FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2022

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced preliminary casting and additional programming for their 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 2022, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

NAMT's 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Announces Directors and Music Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2022

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced this year's directors and music directors for the 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 2022, at New World Stages.

Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa to Lead New York Premiere of Ellen Fitzhugh and Michael John LaChiusa's LOS OTROS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2022

The New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant), will star Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Announces Lineup For 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2022

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the lineup of new musicals for their 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 2022, at New World Stages. See the full lineup of musicals here!

Carolee Carmello and Javier Muñoz to Star in LOS OTROS New York Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2022

PREMIERES NYC has announced the expansion of its bi-annual commissioning series INNER VOICES with the New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant). 

Winners of 2022 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2022

The winners of the 2022 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater were announced today by the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Both musicals received Staged Reading Awards.

New York Theatre Barn's Choreography Lab Launches With New Musicals By Rob Rokicki, Sara Beth Pfeifer, Lynne Shankel, Sara Cooper & Jaime Cepero
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2022

New York Theatre Barn will launch the 9th season of its Choreography Lab on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022 at 7PM ET.

Photos: Kira Stone LET ME REINTRODUCE MYSELF at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 7, 2022

Broadway World Cabaret photojournalist Tom Salus captured all the action at a recent Kira Stone concert at Feinstein's.

16th Annual Goodspeed Festival of New Musicals Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2022

Come in from the cold and check out what’s hot at the 16th Annual Goodspeed Festival of New Musicals. The much-anticipated three-day festival of brand-new works returns to the Goodspeed campus after having been canceled in 2021 due to Covid-19. 

Zachary Noah Piser & Jane Bruce to Lead 15th Season of NYTB New Works Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2022

New York Theatre Barn will launch the 15th season of its award-winning New Works Series on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 7PM ET at Theaterlab (357 W 36th St, NYC). The live and in-person presentation will feature excerpts from the new musicals Two Nights & Three Days and Built For This as well as a conversation with the writers.

15th Season Of New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series Launches With New Musicals TWO NIGHTS AND THREE DAYS and BUILT FOR THIS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2022

New York Theatre Barn will launch the 15th season of its award-winning New Works Series on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 7PM ET at Theaterlab (357 W 36th St, NYC). The live and in-person presentation will feature excerpts from the new musicals Two Nights & Three Days and Built For This as well as a conversation with the writers.