2019 Chita Rivera Awards Winners - Full List!
by Nicole Rosky
- May 19, 2019
Nominations for the 2019 Chita Rivera Awards were announced today. In keeping with the mission of the Chita Rivera Awards, nominators considered shows and films that opened during the 2018-2019 theater season.
BWW Review: NEWSIES At Westchester Broadway Theatre
by Kathryn Kitt
- Apr 8, 2019
There is a joyful feeling in the air at Westchester Broadway Theatre's production of "Newsies." That's the only way to describe the euphoric energy one feels upon leaving the theatre.
6th Season Of New York Theatre Barn's Choreography Lab Launches April 22nd
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 11, 2019
The 6th season of New York Theatre Barn's Choreography Lab launches on Monday, April 22nd, 2019. The lab is currently seeking submissions for choreographers through February 18th. Funded in part by a generous gift from the Amber Foundation, the Choreography Lab was created to elevate and expand the use of dance in musical theatre. It is also the only curated choreography platform where choreographers and writers collaborate to develop movement for new musicals during incubation.
New Musicals By Debra Barsha, Sheilah Rae, & Brad Ross To Dance In New York Theatre Barn's Choreography Lab
by Julie Musbach
- Nov 27, 2018
The fifth season of New York Theatre Barn's Choreography Lab concludes on Monday, December 3rd, 2018 at 2pm at The Cell. Funded in part by a generous gift from the Amber Foundation, The Choreography Lab was created to elevate and expand the use of dance in musical theatre. It is also the only curated choreography platform where choreographers and writers collaborate to develop movement for new musicals during incubation. Director/Choreographer Shea Sullivan (R.R.R.E.D., Pageant!) will serve as the lab's guest moderator.
Photo Flash: Ziegfeld Club Hosts Annual Grant Presentations
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 6, 2018
On Monday, November 5, 2018, The Ziegfeld Club Inc, one of New York City's first performing arts charities to benefit women presented it's annual grants during a private ceremony held at the historic New Amsterdam Theater.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to Ford's Theatre This December
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 29, 2018
Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault announced that acclaimed Washington actor Craig Wallace will return to Ford's to perform the role of Ebenezer Scrooge for the company's holiday production of A Christmas Carol. Performances of the classic Charles Dickens story begin November 15 and continue for a six-and-a-half-week engagement through December 30, 2018. This "musically high-spirited" and "infectiously jolly" (The Washington Post) production is adapted by Michael Wilson and directed by Michael Baron.
Ziegfeld Club Announces Recipient Of 2018 Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award
by Julie Musbach
- Oct 25, 2018
The Ziegfeld Club, Inc., one of New York City's first performing arts charities to benefit women, is thrilled to announce that Lucille Lortel Award-Nominee Julianne Wick Davis (Southern Comfort) has been named the recipient of the fourth annual Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award (BBZA). Created to honor a female composer of musical theatre, the BBZA is a prestigious $10,000 cash grant. In addition, the recipient receives one year of artistic and professional mentorship from a prominent composer and a producer of musical theatre.
Photo Flash: NEUROSIS Cast Hits the Recording Studio!
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 2, 2018
NEUROSIS, with a book by Allan Rice, music by Ben Green, and lyrics by Greg Edwards, just hit the studio to record an original Off-Broadway cast album this fall with JAY Records and produced by John Yap.
BWW Review: Musical Dating Adventure NEUROSIS Is Extremely Enjoyable Fluff
by Michael Dale
- Sep 19, 2018
While the exact location of composer Ben Green, lyricist Greg Edwards and bookwriter Allan Rice's funny and frothy new musical dating adventure, Neurosis, is never revealed, it's a safe bet that New Yorkers, who have glamorized and romanticized neurotic tendencies into a beloved badge of honor, will mightily relate to its wacky antics in the name of love.
Danny Gardner and Natalie Charle Ellis Join the Cast of NEUROSIS
by Julie Musbach
- Sep 11, 2018
NEUROSIS, a new musical with a book by Allan Rice, music by Ben Green, and lyrics by Greg Edwards, announced today that Danny Gardner (Dames at Sea) and Natalie Charle Ellis (School of Rock) will be joining the cast as "Frank" and "Samantha," respectively, beginning September 26, 2018.
BWW Review: R.R.R.E.D. Warns of Genetic Extinction of Redheads
by Michael Dale
- Sep 7, 2018
There are times in musical theatre when a talented cast performing their hearts out can make questionable material not only endurable, but even somewhat enjoyable. Sadly, this is not the case with R.R.R.E.D., which, while given a game try by a quartet of enthusiastic belters displaying ample showbiz pizzazz, begins with a potentially interesting idea and never goes anywhere with it.
Photo Flash: R.R.R.E.D. Celebrates Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky
- Aug 20, 2018
R.R.R.E.D., with music and lyrics by Katie Thompson and a book by Adam Jackman, Katie Thompson and Patrick Livingston, opened just last night, August 19, 2018, at the DR2 Theatre. Directed by Andy Sandberg and choreographed by Shea Sullivan, previews began on July 28, 2018. Tickets are available now by visiting Ticketmaster.com, or through RRREDTheMusical.com.
Photo Flash: NEUROSIS Company Takes Opening Night Bows!
by Nicole Rosky
- Aug 20, 2018
NEUROSIS, with a book by Allan Rice, music by Ben Green, and lyrics by Greg Edwards, celebrated opening night on Friday, August 17, 2018, at the DR2 Theatre. Directed by Andy Sandberg (Straight, Application Pending), and choreographed by Shea Sullivan (Pageant), Neurosis began performances on July 25, 2018. Tickets are available now by visiting Ticketmaster.com, or through NeurosisTheMusical.com.
Katie Thompson's R.R.R.E.D. Opens Tonight at DR2 Theatre
by Nicole Rosky
- Aug 19, 2018
R.R.R.E.D., with music and lyrics by Katie Thompson and a book by Adam Jackman, Katie Thompson and Patrick Livingston, opens tonight, August 19, 2018, at the DR2 Theatre. Directed by Andy Sandberg and choreographed by Shea Sullivan, previews began on July 28, 2018. Tickets are available now by visiting Ticketmaster.com, or through RRREDTheMusical.com.
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