Lloyd J. Schwartz News

Because of concerns regarding the Omicron variant of Covid-19, with an abundance of caution, the opening date of Classic Couples Counseling has been moved to April 1, instead of the originally scheduled March 4.

Storybook Theatre will present its musical version of the classic story Goldilocks And The Three Bears. There is plenty of audience participation as the children help Goldilocks in the comical forest adventure with the three bears. Goldilocks learns that bears can be people, too.

Classic Couples Counseling comes to Theatre West in 2022. The production is written by Lloyd J. Schwartz, directed by Nick McDow Musleh, and produced by Garry Kluger and Benjamin Scuglia for Theatre West.

Storybook Theatre will present its musical version of the classic story Goldilocks and The Three Bears. There is plenty of audience participation as the children help Goldilocks in the comical forest adventure with the three bears.

The actors include (in alphabetical order): : Tangie Ambrose, Jeanine Anderson, Heidi Appe, Kathie Barnes, Kira Brannlund, Paul Bugallo, Vito D'Ambrosio, Ashley Felkner, Constance Forslund, Cecil Jennings, Colin Thomas Jennings, Maria Kress, Mimi Kmet, Arden Lewis, Anne Leyden, Joan Lynch, Barbara Mallory, Keyara Milliner, David Mingrino, Nick McDow Musleh, Joe Nassi, Bill Sehres, Tatum Shank, Harris Shore, Amy Simon, Ashley Taylor, Dianne Travis, Abhi Trivedi

Storybook Theatre will present its musical version of the classic story Goldilocks And The Three Bears. There is plenty of audience participation as the children help Goldilocks in the comical forest adventure with the three bears.

For 36 years, Storybook Theatre, founded by Lloyd J. Schwartz and Barbara Mallory Schwartz, has been presenting musicals for young audiences. The shows, adapted from classic tales and featuring beloved characters, are non-violent and non-scary. Parents can feel good about watching them with their children, especially those aged three through nine.

Ogunquit Playhouse’s virtual benefit reading of the new musical, A VERY BRADY MUSICAL, offered theatre-starved Mainers (and online audiences beyond) the opportunity to enjoy a fresh, charming, nostalgic piece featuring the beloved Brady Bunch characters in a delightful ninety minutes of family fun. The work with book by Lloyd J. Schwartz and Hope Juber and music and lyrics by Hope and Laurence Juber references the original 1970s television series, while adding a contemporary spin using an ethnically diverse cast and slightly comic edgier predicaments.

Casting is now complete for A New York City staged reading of A Very Brady Musical, a new musical based on the iconic 1970's television show The Brady Bunch, which will be directed by multiple Ovation Award winner Richard Israel.

John Wilkes Booth (1838-1865) was notable on several accounts. He was a successful and wealthy actor, and member of a celebrated show business family (son of Junius Brutus Booth and brother to Edwin and Junius Jr.). One critic called him 'the handsomest man in America.' Walt Whitman called him a genius. But this Booth would ultimately become known as the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln.

A Very Brady Musical, a new musical based on the iconic television show The Brady Bunch, will receive a New York City staged reading under the direction of Richard Israel - the multiple Ovation Award winner for his legendary work in Los Angeles theatre. Israel's also helming the NY-developed Jeff Marx/Fat Mike musical, Home Street Home, set to open in London this spring.

Independence, The True Story of Dr. Mary Walker is solo show written and directed by Lloyd J. Schwartz, starring Kathie Barnes. and presented by Theatre West.

John Wilkes Booth (1838-1865) was notable on several accounts. He was a successful and wealthy actor, and member of a celebrated show business family (son of Junius Brutus Booth and brother to Edwin and Junius Jr.). One critic called him 'the handsomest man in America.' Walt Whitman called him a genius. But this Booth would ultimately become known as the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln.

Independence, The True Story of Dr. Mary Walker is solo show written and directed by Lloyd J. Schwartz, starring Kathie Barnes. and presented by Theatre West.

Audiences at The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will once again have the chance to see some of their favorite characters come to life on the stage as the theatre sets sail for laughter as it presents the area premiere of Gilligan's Island - The Musical.

How can one theme provoke so many twists and turns of life? Each piece is an exciting roller coaster ride of laughter, tears and OMG! Come along for the ride!

Producers of The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre have unveiled its new 2018/2019 Season, which will also be the theatre's 25th Silver Anniversary Season. The curtain first rose on Way Off Broadway in 1995 with a production of Let the Good Times Roll. Since then, Way Off Broadway has produced over 100 productions, ranging from classic musicals to regional premieres.

 While revered writer and producer Lloyd J. Schwartz built his reputation and career in television on hit shows like The Brady Bunch, Alice, The A-Team, Baywatch and more, it has always been theatre where he's felt the most free to explore.

If you were ever a baby, had a baby, or just acted like a baby, The Babies is the musical for you. Going from the womb to preschool, The Babies sing and dance and tell you what they really think. A musical from the folks who gave you classic television like 'The Brady Bunch' and 'Gilligan's Island.' The Babies has book by Lloyd J. Schwartz (who will also direct), music by Matt Dahan (who will serve as musical director) and lyrics by Lloyd J. Schwartz & Anthony Gruppuso, with musical staging by Gene Castle. Just announced, the musical will end its limited engagement on January 7th, 2017.

If you were ever a baby, had a baby, or just acted like a baby, The Babies is the musical for you. Going from the womb to preschool, the babies sing and dance and tell you what they really think. A musical from the folks who gave you classic television like 'The Brady Bunch' and 'Gilligan's Island.' BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!