Larson Legacy Concert to Showcase 2021 Recipients At Adelphi PAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2022
The Larson Legacy Concert featuring the 2021 recipients of the Jonathan Larson Grants, Shayok Misha Chowdhury and Laura Grill Jaye, will take place at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Saturday, April 9.
MTF Presents HALF THE SKY And WONDERBOY In Association With Joe's Pub!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2022
For one-night-only, Musical Theatre Factory presents an evening of songs by MTF Makers, Jaime Jarrett and Tidtaya Sinutoke, and MTF artist, Isabella Dawis at Joe's Pub on February 28. Join the party and experience not one but TWO epic new musicals: Half the Sky and Wonderboy.
New York Theatre Barn to Present Works By Students of Tony Award-Winning Composer William Finn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2021
New York Theatre Barn will present concerts of work written by members of Tony Award-winning writer William Finn’s (Falsettos, Spelling Bee) first two virtual Master Classes in Lyric Writing. The non-profit theatre company that serves as a home for original culture shifting musicals during incubation will offer two free live stream presentations.
VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer For Arden Theatre Company's RAGTIME
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2019
Old City, Philadelphia opens their 2019-20 season with the winner of the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, RAGTIME. Written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Once on This Island, Seussical and Lucky Stiff), noted playwright Terrence McNally, and based on E.L. Doctorow's distinguished novel, RAGTIME plays the F. Otto Haas Stage from September 19 through October 20, 2019.
Due To Popular Demand, Arden Theatre Company's RAGTIME Announces Extension
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2019
Arden Theatre Company in Old City, Philadelphia opened their 2019-20 season with the winner of the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, RAGTIME. The production, which has been featured on 6ABC, FOX29, Philadelphia Inquirer, Metro, 106.1FM, and more, has announced that it is extending due to popular demand now through October 27, 2019.
Photo Flash: RAGTIME Begins Performances At Arden Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2019
Old City, Philadelphia opens their 2019-20 season with the winner of the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, RAGTIME. Written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Once on This Island, Seussical and Lucky Stiff), noted playwright Terrence McNally, and based on E.L. Doctorow's distinguished novel, RAGTIME plays the F. Otto Haas Stage from September 19 through October 20, 2019. Called “a triumph for the stage” by TIME Magazine and “the best musical in twenty years” by the International Herald Tribune, RAGTIME tells the story of three distinct Americans – an upper-class wife, a Jewish immigrant, and a daring Harlem musician – united by their courage, compassion and hope in the future. Together, they confront freedom, prejudice, despair, joy, and what it means to be American.
Lantern Theater Company Presents The World Premiere Of MINORS, A New Musical
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2019
Lantern Theater Company's 25th anniversary season comes to a musical close with the world premiere of Minors, which opens tonight. Commissioned and developed through the Lantern's New Works Program, this intimate American roots rock drama is the inaugural work of Kittson O'Neill and Tony Award-winning sound designer and composer Robert Kaplowitz. Barrymore Award-winner Matthew Decker directs an ensemble cast of Philadelphia musical theater veterans and newcomers, including Ben Dibble, Jennie Eisenhower, Brady Fritz, Marybeth Gorman, Paul L. Nolan, Terran Scott, Sav Souza, Grace Tarves, and Mekhi Williams. Amanda Morton serves as the production's music director.