Taran Gray

FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical Staged Concert at City College Center for the Arts' Aaron Davis Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2024

The inspiring and critically acclaimed FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical will take center stage at City College Center for the Arts' Aaron Davis Hall, Marian Davis Theater, from February 20-22, 2025, in a highly anticipated staged concert performance,

Cast Set for Allen & Gray's THE FROG'S PRINCESS at Old Town Temecula Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024

Award winning musical theater writers Richard Allen and Taran Gray have revealed the cast for the upcoming staged reading of their newest musical, The Frog’s Princess.  

Writers of FREEDOM RIDERS Debut New Musical, THE FROG'S PRINCESS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023

TEMECULA THEATER and ANTHOLOGY INSTITUTE present the world premiere of THE FROG'S PRINCESS: a new musical, with a book by Richard Allen and music and lyrics by Richard Allen and Taran Gray.               

CAROLINE, OR CHANGE Broadway Cast Recording is Available Today
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2022

Broadway Records today releases Caroline, or Change (The New Broadway Cast Recording), made in collaboration with Roundabout Theatre Company under the new Broadway Records label imprint, Roundabout Records.

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of CAROLINE, OR CHANGE in the Recording Studio
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2021

Roundabout Theatre Company has released the studio recording of Caroline, or Change (The New Broadway Cast Recording) from Broadway Records/Roundabout Records, with the physical release date set for January 14, 2022. 

Freedom Riders National Monument to Release FREEDOM RIDERS Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2021

On December 10th, Freedom Riders National Monument will release the special concert performance of Allen and Gray’s FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical in honor of the Freedom Rides 60th anniversary.

BWW Exclusive: First Listen of 'Come Down to the River' From FREEDOM RIDERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2021

Richard Allen and Taran Gray, the creators of the award-winning FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical will be releasing the 18-song world premiere recording in its entirety on November 19th.  BroadwayWorld has your first listen to 'Come Down to the River' from the world premiere cast recording.

CAROLINE, OR CHANGE Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2021

Caroline, or Change (The New Broadway Cast Recording) will be made in collaboration with Roundabout Theatre Company under the new Broadway Records label imprint, Roundabout Records.

FREEDOM RIDERS World Premiere Recording to be Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2021

Richard Allen and Taran Gray, the creators of the award-winning FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical will be releasing the 18-song world premiere recording in its entirety on November 19th. 

Reimagined THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG Concert to Benefit Harlem Performing Arts Academy
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2021

Award winning composers Richard Allen and Taran Gray are presenting a reimagining of Disney's The Princess and the Frog on Clubhouse June 18th and June 19th in celebration of Juneteenth and to raise money for Harlem Performing Arts Academy - Harbor Boys and Girls Club. 

NYTB to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides with FREEDOM RIDERS: THE CIVIL RIGHTS MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2021

New York Theatre Barn will host a free special event live stream of excerpts from the new civil rights musical Freedom Riders on Wednesday, February 24th, 2020 at 7PM EDT. The live 1-hour presentation will also feature a conversation with the writers and a special appearance by one of the last surviving Freedom Riders Charles Person. 

BAYARD: A New Musical Will Stream Free For Black History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2021

Richard Allen and Taran Gray, creators of the award winning show FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical, will be performing their second show BAYARD: In Concert for free and digitally presented by Old Town Temecula Community Theater in California.

Allen and Gray Announce Christmas Special, Raising Money for Family Promise
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2020

Award winning musical theater writers Richard Allen and Taran Gray announced a free streaming Christmas special, WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS on December 22nd at 8pm and 11pm (ET). All money raised will go directly to the Family Promise non-profit organization.

Presentation and Discussion With The Cast and Crew of GOOD TROUBLE Livestreams Friday
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2020

Borrowing from the words of the late John Lewis, “Good Trouble” is a new audio musical created by Blindspot Collective with music by award winning musical theater writers Richard Allen and Taran Gray who have announced a presentation and talkback with the cast and creatives will be streaming on their Facebook page this Friday at 8pm (ET) as part of Allen and Gray's ongoing monthly New Voices Concert Series.

Rachel Elise Johnson Tapped As Festival Artistic Producer For Allen And Gray Musical Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2020

Award winning musical theater writers Richard Allen and Taran Gray announce that Rachel Elise Johnson will take on the role of being Festival Artistic Producer for the Allen and Gray Musical Festival.

BWW Interview: Blake McCarty and Blindspot Collective want to bring some GOOD TROUBLE to the theatrical experience
by E.H. Reiter - Oct 16, 2020

Interview with Blindspot Collective and Director of Artistic Development Blake McCarty on GOOD TROUBLE which premiers October 17th and runs through November 1st.

Submissions Open For Allen And Gray's New Voices Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2020

Award winning musical theater writers Richard Allen and Taran Gray announce that submissions are open for their October New Voices Concert Series, a digital 90 minute concert to highlight new musical theater writers and their work, focusing primarily on marginalized voices.

New York Theatre Barn to Live Stream Excerpts From New Musicals WALT AND ROY and LOCH NESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2020

New York Theatre Barn will host a free live stream of its New Works Series on Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 at 7PM EDT, featuring excerpts from the new musicals Walt and Roy and Loch Ness. The live 45-minute presentation will also feature a conversation with the writers and creative team.

Jackie Burns, Jeremy Kushnier, Micaela Diamond and More Set for New York Theatre Barn's September Virtual Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2020

New York Theatre Barn will continue to host weekly free live streams of its New Works Series each Wednesday evening at 7PM ET. Upcoming September installments of the series include excerpts from the new musicals A Walk On The Moon, Walt and Roy, We Live In Cairo, Loch Ness and more.

Allen and Gray Musical Festival Raises $12,000 For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2020

Award winning musical theater writers Richard Allen and Taran Gray announced that they were able to raise a total of $12,000 for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) as a result of their recent Allen and Gray Musical Festival.