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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 Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE Musical Will Get Developmental Workshop at MCC

MCC will hold a developmental workshop for a musical adaptation of Peter Hedges' 1991 novel What's Eating Gilbert Grape.

Karen Mason Stars in MORE THAN ALL THE SKY at The Green Room 42

Karen Mason and more will lead a concert of select songs from More Than All the Sky by Lori Ada Jaroslow and Morgan Hollingsworth. The concert is set for March 11.

Photos: LIZZIE Celebrates Opening Night At TheaterWorks Hartford

TheaterWorks Hartford's production of LIZZIE is written by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer, Tim Maner, and Alan Stevens Hewitt, and directed by Lainie Sakakura. See photos from the production and opening night here.

LIZZIE Comes to TheaterWorks Hartford in September

TheaterWorks Hartford has revealed details for its all-female musical Lizzie by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer, Tim Maner, and Alan Stevens Hewitt. Directed by Lainie Sakakura and with music direction by Erika R. Gamez, Lizzie uses a searing rock score to explore the historical record of Lizzie Borden, the 19th century ax murderer whose controversial acquittal continues to fascinate the public.

LIZZIE: The Musical Opens TheaterWorks Hartford Season September 29

TheaterWorks Hartford (TWH), under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero, has announced details for its upcoming 2023–2024 Season. Filled with great music, captivating stories, and world-class writing, it's unexpected and bold theater that brings community together.

TheaterWorks Hartford Unveils 2023-2024 Season & Details for All-Female Musical LIZZIE

Get ready for an exciting season at TheaterWorks Hartford as they reveal their lineup for 2023-2024, including the highly anticipated all-female musical 'LIZZIE'. Immerse yourself in the powerful and captivating story of 'LIZZIE' and experience the unforgettable theater experience that TheaterWorks Hartford has in store for you.

MOONCHILDREN, THE OPERA Comes to the 15th Street Meeting House

Artstrong, at 7pm on June 3rd, 2023 at the 15th Street Meeting House at 15 Rutherford Place, NY, NY 10003 presents Christopher Sears's original composition, Moonchildren,The Opera.

Exclusive: John Gallagher Jr. & Morgan Siobhan Green Star in Bandits on The Run's New Music Video

Morgan Siobhan Green and Tony winner John Gallagher Jr. star in Bandits on the Run's new music video. The band includes Adrian Blake Enscoe (star of Apple TV's Dickinson and Gallagher's co-star in Swept Away) and Sydney Shepherd (also a Broadway veteran of August Rush). Watch the exclusive video premiere now!

André De Shields, Ali Ewoldt & More to Take Part in Prospect Theater Company's Spring Gala

Prospect Theater Company announced today that its annual Spring Gala will feature performances and special appearances by Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award winner André De Shields; Ali Ewoldt (The Phantom of the Opera); Drama Desk Award winner Gretchen Cryer; Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Award nominee Nick Corley and more.

2021 NYC INDIE THEATRE FILM FESTIVAL Announces Full Lineup

The New Ohio Theatre’s NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival announced the 2021 online film lineup today. NYCITFF offers a selection of new feature-length and short films, filmmaker Q&As, and a conversation with prolific screenwriter and playwright Qui Nguyen between March 10-14.

Bandits on the Run Announce EP With Premiere of New Single & Video

Bandits on the Run, the NYC-based indie-pop trio anchored by three-part harmonies and unique instrumentation, announce their forthcoming EP, Now Is The Time, dropping 5/7/2021, with the release of the new single, “We Battle Giants,” on January 15.

Bandits on the Run Collaborate with Acclaimed Dancers, Choreographers

When Bandits on the Run wrote and recorded “It’s in a Dream!,” the world was different. Nobody had heard of COVID-19, and nobody expected to be virtually trapped in their homes for nearly a year, and face the holidays isolated from loved ones.

Prospect Theater Company Announces Details for Final Two Shows in Their VISION SERIES

Prospect Theater Company has announced the final two release dates for their inaugural Fall 2020 VISION Series of original music-theater on film. Brain. Storm. will premiere on Wednesday, December 16th at 7pm, the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birthday.

VIDEO: Bandits on the Run Release Anthemic New Single & Short Film

Bandits on the Run, the NYC-based indie-pop trio anchored by three-part harmonies and unique instrumentation, have released their new single, “Now Is The Time.”

Prospect Theater Company Announces Commissions for VISION Series

Prospect Theater Company has announced the full lineup for their fall season with the VISION Series of original music-theater on film. The Fall 2020 series will feature six original short works from a variety of artists, including four pieces filmed on location during a September residency at the Goodwill Theatre.

Photo Flash: Inside the KILLIAN & THE COMEBACK KIDS Teaser Premiere

A crowd of stars from across the generations and the arts turned up for a short sneak peak of the new music film “Killian & the Comeback Kids,” at Viacom HQ in NYC before the city’s shutdown. 

Folk-Rock Music Film KILLIAN & THE COMEBACK KIDS Sets Theatrical Release

Hope Runs High has acquired theatrical rights to writer/director Taylor A. Purdee’s debut narrative film, folk-rock musical Killian & the Comeback Kids. The film is currently slated for a theatrical launch in late August adding new states and territories on an extended rolling basis as regions re-open.