Natalie Venetia Belcon News

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) celebrates its fifth year with 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events.

he New York Musical Theatre Festival, Laura Brandel and Patrice Miller have announced Broadway and R&B star Billy Porter to direct a cast that includes Tony-Award Winner Chuck Cooper (The Life, Caroline or Change), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Avenue Q, The Glorious Ones, TV's Johnny and the Sprites) and Adam Halpin (Glory Days) in the world premiere musical Twilight in Manchego. The show, with music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson Award Winner Matt Gould, will play six performances at the ATA Theater (314 W. 54th Street) September 25th - October 4th, 2007.

A Broadway Baker's Dozen of great talents will took The Town Hall stage by storm on Monday, April 7 at 8pm when Broadway by the Year saluted 1954. Songs from famous shows like The Pajama Game, Peter Pan, The Boy Friend, and Fanny were featured in this critically acclaimed concert series that is now in its 8th Season.

A Broadway Baker's Dozen of great talents will take The Town Hall stage by storm on Monday, April 7 at 8pm when Broadway by the Year salutes 1954. Songs from famous shows like The Pajama Game, Peter Pan, The Boy Friend, and Fanny will be featured in this critically acclaimed concert series that is now in its 8th Season.

Jamie McGonnigal and Joe's Pub are proud to present the 4th incarnation of their hit series in 'It's a Bird…It's a Plane…It's FLOPZ n' CUTZ 4!' on Sunday, April 6th at 9:30pm.

The Zipper Factory Theater (336 West 37th Street) proudly announces the addition of the following to its February schedule: 'Homemade Fusion' by Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond on Monday February 18.

Marc Kudisch soars in The Glorious Ones, as does Liz Callaway at The Metropolitian Room. Also, an update on The Iron Maiden of Broadway.

The Lincoln Center Theater production of The Glorious Ones, a new musical with book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty and choreography and direction by Graciela Daniele opened Monday, November 5 at 6:45 PM at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. The Opening Night Party was held at O'Neals.

The new off-Broadway musical from writing team Lynn Ahrens and Steve Flaherty, 'The Glorious Ones,' opens Monday November 5 at Lincoln Center's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre.

The Glorious Ones, a new musical with book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty and choreography and direction by Graciela Daniele begins previews on today, Thursday, October 11 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

The Glorious Ones, a new musical with book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty and choreography and direction by Graciela Daniele begins previews on Thursday (October 11) at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

Westport Country Playhouse brings the legendary talents of Stephen Sondheim to its stage with Being Alive, a world premiere musical revue, August 24 through September 9

Lincoln Center Theater will present the New York premiere of The Glorious Ones, a new musical with book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty and choreography and direction by Graciela Daniele

Westport Country Playhouse will bring the legendary talents of Stephen Sondheim to its stage with Being Alive, a world premiere musical revue, August 24 through September 9. Sondheim served as an apprentice at the Playhouse in 1950.

Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, CT will present Being a Live, a world premiere musical revue with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, conceived and directed by Billy Porter

The cast of Altar Boyz makes a special cameo appearance on Disney Channel's 'Johnny and the Sprites' on Saturday, May 19, adding to the roster of Broadway talent featured on the hit preschool series which stars and is executive produced by John Tartaglia

Kirsten Child's smart and sassy musical has finally been recorded and released by Ghostlight Records.

Jennifer Bernhart from Avenue Q talks about performing in a majority of the production's 1500 performances. She also discusses puppetry, teaching newcomers as well as her upcoming children's projects.

Ghostlight Records and Playwrights Horizons have announced the release of the World Premiere Recording of the musical The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin.

According to Variety, John Tartaglia will continue his adventures with the magical creatures known as Sprites on the Disney Channel's Johnny and the Sprites