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Photos/Video: THE HULA-HOOPIN’ QUEEN World Premiere At New York City Children’s Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026

New York City Children’s Theater (NYCCT) will conclude its 29th season with the world premiere of THE HULA-HOOPIN’ QUEEN, a new musical running February 28 through March 15 at Theatre Row. Check out photos and video of the production.

Jasmin Richardson Will Direct THE HULA-HOOPIN' QUEEN at Theatre Row
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

New York City Children’s Theater will conclude its 29th season with  the new musical THE HULA HOOPIN’ QUEEN, directed by Broadway’s Jasmin Richardson. Learn more here!

New York Children's Theater Unveils 29th Season Featuring 5 Borough Tour and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2025

New York City Children’s Theater has revealed its 29th season with a five-borough tour “Theater for the Very Young” production, FOREST OF FEELINGS, and more. See the full season here!

Photos: BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Premieres New Works In NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

The BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop presented top works during two seatings at this year’s fall showcase on Thursday, October 24 at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater in New York City. See photos from the event.

Listen: Corey Hawkins, Phylicia Rashad & More Join RADIO PLAY REVIVAL Podcast Season 3
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2023

The Broadway Podcast Network will present the return of RADIO PLAY REVIVALpodcast.

Listen: Patti LuPone, Laurence Fishburne, Christopher Walken & More to be Featured in RADIO PLAY REVIVAL Season 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2022

Listen to RADIO PLAY REVIVAL podcast Season 2, which launched on December 25th, 2022.

Photos: Inside Prospect Theater Company's Closing Performance of NOTES FROM NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2022

Prospect Theater Company recently presented the world premiere of Notes From Now.

VIDEO: Check Out Highlights From the World Premiere of NOTES FROM NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2022

Prospect Theater Company released video of the world premiere of Notes From Now. Notes From Now enters its final week of performances at 59E59 Theaters, with its final performance set for Sunday, March 20 at 2:00pm. Directed and choreographed by Billy Bustamante, this brand-new musical anthology brings together songwriters from Broadway and beyond.

Photos: Prospect Theater Company Celebrates NOTES FROM NOW Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2022

Prospect Theater Company celebrated the world premiere opening night of Notes From Now last night with a reception following the performance.

Prospect Theater Company's NOTES FROM NOW Opens Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2022

Prospect Theater Company's world premiere of Notes From Now opens tonight, Thursday, March 10, with the strictly limited engagement set to run through Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 59E59 Theater (59 East 59th Street).

Photos: First Look at Judy McLane, Josh Lamon & More in NOTES FROM NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2022

Prospect Theater Company has released today production photos of the world premiere of Notes From Now. Notes From Now is set for an official Opening Night on Thursday, March 10, with the strictly limited engagement set to run through Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 59E59 Theater (59 East 59th Street).

Performances Begin Tomorrow for Prospect Theater Company's NOTES FROM NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2022

Performances begin tomorrow, Wednesday, March 2nd, for Prospect Theater Company’s world premiere of Notes From Now, directed and choreographed by Billy Bustamante. This brand-new musical anthology, bringing together songwriters from Broadway and beyond, will play 59E59 Theaters, with an official opening night set for Thursday, March 10.

Photos: See Ashley Blanchet, Josh Lamon & More in Rehearsals for NOTES FROM NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2022

Prospect Theater Company is presenting the world premiere of Notes From Now, directed and choreographed by Billy Bustamante. This brand-new musical anthology, bringing together songwriters from Broadway and beyond, will begin previews at 59E59 Theaters on Wednesday, March 2, with an official opening night set for Thursday, March 10.

Ashley Blanchet, Josh Lamon, Judy McLane & More to Star in NOTES FROM NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022

Prospect Theater Company announced today the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Notes From Now, directed and choreographed by Billy Bustamante. This brand-new musical anthology will begin previews at 59E59 Theaters on Wednesday, March 2, with an official opening night set for Thursday, March 10.

Prospect Theater Company to Present World Premiere Song Cycle NOTES FROM NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2022

This brand-new musical anthology, bringing together songwriters from Broadway and beyond, will begin previews at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street) on Wednesday, March 2, with an official opening night set for Thursday, March 10. The strictly limited engagement is set to run through Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Prospect Theater Company Announces Fall Concert Events at Symphony Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2021

Prospect Theater Company has announced two special one-night-only concert performances of new musical theater work at NYC’s Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th Street). On Tuesday, October 26 at 7:30pm the company presents REIGNITE, an evening of new songs from works-in-process by an exciting lineup of emerging and established writers.

Emerson College's First Live Virtual Musical, THIS GOLDEN DAY Debuts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2020

Emerson College, in cooperation with Live & In Color, will debut its first live, virtual, new musical, 'This Golden Day,' one of few, if any, higher education performing arts entities executing a live musical online. The musical explores the concept of 'The Golden Rule' and building community through various religions and diverse perspectives.

The Kurt Weill Foundation Responds To Pandemic With The Lotte Lenya Competition Songbook
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2020

The hardships COVID-19 have caused for songwriters and performers has prompted The Kurt Weill Foundation to provide financial support to participants chosen for the Lotte Lenya Competition Songbook, a new collection of sixteen contemporary theater songs by nineteen emerging writers.

Casting Announced For IT'S COMPLICATED In Virtual Rochester Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2020

'It's Complicated', an evening of three short plays written by playwright Derek Roland, has announced casting for it's Rochester Fringe Festival production. The show will be featured during the Virtual Fringe which runs September 15th-26th and will be available on demand throughout the festival.

Town Stages Announces The Recipients Of 2020 Sokoloff Arts Fellowship and Inaugural Residency Program Inductees
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2020

Last week, the Mayor ordered a shutdown of all Cultural Arts Spaces in order to protect everyone's health and safety in response to Covid-19. Today the governor ordered that 100% of non-essential workers must stay home; effectively shutting down the city. We are in the midst of an unprecedented crisis. However, this world, our one singular world, has been in crisis for some time, from sociopolitical & institutionalized oppression to the growing climate emergency.