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Lifelong artist and educator, Brian Barrentine is the creator, voice and face of FunikiJam World Music - winner of the 2016 Parent?s Choice Award for Best Music. Barrentine has been cast in numerous musicals on Broadway and Off; played Elvis in ?Elvis the Musical? European Tour; written the Gymboree Music Program; served as Early Childhood Director at Brooklyn Conservatory; and acted on TV shows like The Good Wife, Madam Secretary, and Law & Order SVU. When he is not on stage or in the recording studio, he enjoys creating new works, singing jazz at NYC hot spots, and traveling. Brian began his singing career at age 6, Wrote his first book at age 7, and started staging neighborhood parades, plays,and festivals at age 8. Today? He pretty much does the same thing. Plus some touring and acting. From Southern churches and classical concerts to concert halls of Europe and Nashville's Ryman Auditorium . From the Country Music Hall of Fame, to the Marble Church and Le Cirque, Brian thrives in many genres including jazz, broadway, standards, country, gospel, rock & roll, and pop. Along the way, he deveopled a keen interest in early childhood arts education, so he devotes much of his time and enegy to creating and producing the FunikIJam troika of World Music tour, Off Broadway Family Musicals and weekly music & movement classes. You might also recognize Brian as "Peter Pointer" "Dad" "Husband" or "Law enforcement official" from national commercial campaigns and television shows like The Good Wife, Madam Secretary, Law & Order SVU, Perfect Murder and more.. Joining AEA and SAG as a teen, SIGNATURE STAGE ROLES include Captain Jam: FunikiJam World Tour, Elvis; Elvis the Musical European Tour, El Gallo: the Fantasticks American Master Festival, Narrator: Aladdin National Tour, and Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music.

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SHINE BRIGHT WITH PRIDE Family Party And Summer Show Is A Vibrant Celebration Of Music, Diversity, And Joy


FunikiJam, the renowned family entertainment company, has announced the upcoming 'Shine Bright with Pride' release party and Totally Awesome Summer Show.

Cast & Creative Team Set for VAMOS TODOS! at World Music Theatre Company


World Music Theatre Company at Actors Temple Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of VAMOS TODOS!

THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for February 2023


What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this February is a a classic revival, a New York City premiere, and so much more!

Broadway Buying Guide: January 9, 2023


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, January 9, 2023.

The FunikiJam Show MUSIC GARDEN: Spring Celebration! To Return To Actors Temple Theatre


The award-winning music education and entertainment company, FunikiJam will present its original family musical, MUSIC GARDEN: Spring Celebration! starting Tuesday April 26 at Actors Temple Theatre with special performances for the very young - and school groups.

Photos: The FunikiJam Show SHENANIGANS: IRISH CELEBRATION Opens at Actors Temple Theatre


don't miss Shenanigans Irish Celebration! off Broadway family musical at Actors Temple Theatre & touring now through March 20.

Irish SHENANIGANS Off Broadway Family Musical Returns March 6


The 7th Annual off Broadway and Touring Production of The FunikiJam Show 'SHENANIGANS: Irish Celebration!', co-produced by World Music Theatre Company and Gatehouse Entertainment, opens March 6 at Actors Temple Theatre and travels to schools and performance venues from NYC to New England through March 20.

SHENANIGANS: IRISH CELEBRATION! to Open at Actors Temple Theatre


The 7th Annual off Broadway and Touring Production of The FunikiJam Show 'SHENANIGANS: Irish Celebration!', co-produced by World Music Theatre Company and Gatehouse Entertainment, opens March 6 at Actors Temple Theatre and travels to schools and performance venues from NYC to New England through March 20.

FunikiJam's Production Reopens To Families With Interactive Show


The World Music Theatre Company is pleased to announce that its recently re-opened original production of The FunikiJam Show: Totally Awesome Summer.

VIDEO: THE FUNIKIJAM SHOW: TOTALLY AWESOME SUMMER Returns Off-Broadway, June 13


The World Music Theatre Company has announced that its original production of The FunikiJam Show: Totally Awesome Summer will be coming back Off-Broadway.  The show opens on Sunday, June 13th at The Actors Temple Theatre, located at 339 West 47th Street, between 8th and 9th Aveues.

THE FUNIKIJAM SHOW: TOTALLY AWESOME SUMMER Returning Off-Broadway


The FunikiJam Show: Totally Awesome Summer will be coming back Off-Broadway.  The show opens on Sunday, June 13th at The Actors Temple Theatre, located at 339 West 47th Street, between 8th and 9th Aveues.

The World Music Theatre Company Announces 2021-2022 Season


The World Music Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team of its 2021-2022 Season of Off-Broadway, Touring, and Streaming Musicals; Workshops and Residencies; and New Media Productions for Film and Television. 

Families and Theaters Re-imagine Halloween Entertainment With FunikiJam's ROCK OR TREAT


Families and theaters across the country re-imagine Halloween Entertainment with FunikiJam's ROCK OR TREAT: Halloween Week! The 6th anniversary production, that began with a not-so-scary Off-Broadway run in 2015, now features over 30 virtual, and in- person, events plus the premiere of a new FunikiJam TV/web series.

Theater for the New City's Village Hallowen Costume Ball Goes Virtual


Theater for the New City's Village Halloween Costume Ball, a revered Village tradition that frequently welcomes over 1,200 revelers, will be presented virtually this year with most of its key traditions preserved. Notable artists including Everett Quinton, F. Murray Abraham, Austin Pendleton, Phoebe Legere and Penny Arcade.

Austin Pendleton, Charles Busch and More Set For Theater for the New City's LOWER EAST SIDE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS


With the roster still building, Theater for the New City has currently scheduled over 150 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers for its 25th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts, which will be mounted virtually for the first time May 22 to 24, 2020.

From Off-Broadway To On-line, FunikiJam Takes Families On Globe-Spanning Musical Adventures


This year April Showers are bringing something new for family audiences - 'FunikiJam LIVE Online' classes & shows - designed to help kids explore the world even while they are stuck at home!

From Mardi Gras to Motown: FunikiJam's Newest Musical CITY OF HOPE Celebrates Black History - For Kids!


Starting Martin Luther King Junior Weekend, NYC families can dance, sing, and play along in a special Off-Broadway production designed especially for families and young children.

FunikiJam HOLIDAY BEAT: Family Musical Lights Up Off-Broadway With A Global Celebration For Kids


Holiday traditions in New York are as diverse as its residents, but only one holiday show gives audiences the chance to see so many celebrations in one place. Part live concert and part stage show, FunikiJam's HOLIDAY BEAT is New York City's only Off-Broadway show this season to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Chinese New Year, and Shichigosan - for kids! Opening on December 7th at Actors Temple Theatre, the show will play a limited engagement through December 15th.

World Music Theatre Co Announces Company For Inaugural Off-Broadway Production


'Now, more than ever before, there is a need for mutli-culural, community-building theatre that resonates with global family audiences, ' says WMTC founder, Brian Barrentine.

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