Nathan Tysen News

Need something new to read or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's newly-announced releases include music from Forbidden Broadway, the cast recording for A Killer Party, and more.

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) announced the acquisition of the World Premiere digital musical A Killer Party: A Murder Mystery Musical for licensing to theatrical organizations in the US and Canada.

Broadway Records announced today the release of the original cast recording of A Killer Party: A Murder Mystery Musical will be available digitally on Friday, August 21st. With music by Jason Howland and lyrics by Nathan Tysen, the album includes all songs from the new hilarious, remotely-recorded musical with an all-star cast of Broadway's best.

Broadway On Demand has announced the launch of The Artist Channels, a new section of the platform devoted to musical theatre composers and lyricists. The Artist Channels provide a digital space for theatre fans to explore the incredible talent of the musical theatre songwriters who are creating today's new musicals.

Shea's Buffalo season ticket holders have special access to this new musical at the preferred ticket price of $9.99 for the entire 9-part series plus an exclusive free song when you order through a special purchase link. The special $9.99 price will be available until August 5. On August 5 the 9-part series increases to $12.99.

World Premiere digital musical, A Killer Party: A Murder Mystery Musical, will premiere on August 5, 2020. The fully-produced (from home!) 9-episode musical is now available for purchase.

Fresh off its hit, critically acclaimed run in London and nominated for three Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, AMELIE is based on the beloved, five-time Oscar®-nominated film. The story of an astonishing young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her mind, Amélie secretly improvises small but extraordinary acts of kindness that bring joy to those around her. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that she'll have to risk everything and say what's in her heart.

Fresh off its hit, critically acclaimed run in London and nominated for three Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, AMELIE is based on the beloved, five-time Oscar®-nominated film. The story of an astonishing young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her mind, Amélie secretly improvises small but extraordinary acts of kindness that bring joy to those around her. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that she'll have to risk everything and say what's in her heart.

The Original London Cast Recording of Amelie is officially released today, June 5.

Need something new to listen to or read? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases, including The Lehman Trilogy, Amelie U.K. Cast Recording, and more!

Center Theatre Group has released a new video in its Scenes From the Vault series. This time, they're flashing back with a clip of Phillipa Soo in the pre-Broadway run of Amelie at the Ahmanson in 2016!

Craft Recordings and Concord Theatricals have announced the release of the Original London Cast Recording of Amélie, which recently completed its run at The Other Palace Theatre in London.

The Original London Cast Recording of Amelie will be released on June 5! Get a preview of the album with the song 'Stay'!

The Orchard Project has announced its 2020 Gala, A TASTE OF SOMETHING NEW, occurring Monday, March 9, 2020 at the Prince George Ballroom and honoring the work of TONY-Award winning producers Kristin Caskey and Amanda Dubois, OBIE winning writer Kyle Jarrow, and TONY-winning tap legend Savion Glover.

It was a Tuck Everlasting reunion at Hello, Dolly! last night when Sarah Charles Lewis stopped by and posed for photos with Carolee Carmello after the show!

Palm Beach Dramaworks is pleased to announce that Fugitive Songs has been chosen for its 2020 production by theAcademy@pbd, a summer program for teenagers that provides them with the opportunity to appear in a musical or play and also offers rigorous training in stage management and acting in a safe, positive environment. Performances are June 26 and 27 at 7pm, and June 28 at 2pm.

The Waterville Opera House has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Tuck Everlasting the Musical, opening on Friday, April 10th at 7:30pm. Based on best-selling children's classic by Natalie Babbitt and adapted for the stage by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, Tuck Everlasting features a soaring score from Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen.

The 30th Annual Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre reception was held on Monday, February 3.

The musical Amélie, first produced in 2015, is based on the 2001 film of the same name. The musical, by Daniel Messé, Nathan Tysen, and Craig Lucas, is charming and whimsical. It tells the tale of a French waitress, Amélie Poulain, who, inspired by Princess Diana's death and her own imagination, decides to make it her mission to help others. This contemporary fairytale can be enjoyed at Open Stage of Harrisburg under the direction of Stuart Landon February 1-March 8. At Open Stage, audiences will meet an unique cast of characters in an intimate setting. Gabriella DeCarli tackles the title role of Amélie Poulain in this production, and she took a few moments to share her experience with this extraordinary musical.

The Kleban Foundation celebrates the 30th anniversary of the annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre with the announcement of the 2020 prize winners.