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Tor Hyams

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Tor Hyams is a Grammy®-nominated producer and songwriter with over 20 years of experience in the music industry—from writing and performing his own material to producing world-class recording artists (Lou Rawls, Isaac Hayes, Debbie Harry, Perry Farrell, Adam Pascal, Joan Osborne, Rachel York, Vivian Campbell and Edwin McCain) and composing dozens of scores for both film and television. Additionally. In musical theater, Tor, with his partner Lisa Rothauser, has written Stealing Time, Greenwood The Musical, How We Do, with Backstreet Boy Howie D., Ensemble, a collection of letters by Tennessee Williams, The First Annual Trump Family Special, ‘til midnight with book writer John Cariani and is currently working under commission on a musical adaptation of Green Acres. Tor also co-founded and produced Kidzapalooza and Austin Kiddie Limits, the two largest, live family music festivals in the country. Tor has also written and produced several television shows, including productions for Endemol USA, FOX and Warner Brothers.

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World Premiere of SENIOR LIVING Directed by Judith Ivey Opens This Friday


In an unprecedented season of five new works in its six-show subscription season, the third new work in the series, Senior Living, opens this Friday, January 28 at 7:30 pm. Initially slated for the 2020-21 season, the show was postponed due to the pandemic.

Portland Stage Cancels 25th Anniversary Production Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Due To Covid-19


Portland Stage has canceled its 25th Anniversary live, in-theater production of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens due to the rise in COVID-19 community transmission coupled with breakthrough cases within its community. A digital on-demand stream will be available for viewing from December 18 through January 4. 

David Edwards Welcomes Nicolas King, Karen Mason and Lisa St. Lou To BEYOND THE GREEN ROOM


Actor-director David Edwards, host of the weekly 'Beyond the Green Room' discussion series on all things theatrical, welcomes Nicolas King, Karen Mason and Lisa St. Lou on Sunday, March 21 at 1 PM ET.

Lisa St Lou Releases 'I've Seen The Light'


Singer/songwriter Lisa St. Lou releases “I've Seen The Light” today, a powerful anthem steeped in New Orleans soul and Lisa's own gospel roots.

Sisco & Josepher Launch New Radio Show IN BETWEEN THE LINES On Musical Theatre Radio


David Sisco and Laura Josepher, owners of ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com, are launching a new radio show on MusicalTheatreRadio.com on Saturday, January 16 at 10 AM (EST).

Portland Stage Announces 20/21 Season on Facebook Live Tonight at 8:30


Portland Stage announces its 2020-21 season lineup including a segment on the State of the Theater during the times of the pandemic.

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Aisha Jackson, Kennedy Caughell and More Perform in Virtual Concert Benefiting ASTEP


ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com produced a 60-minute virtual concert on Thursday, April 30, which featured live performances by Broadway performers and songwriters alike as a benefit for Artists Striving to End Poverty (ASTEP). 

Kennedy Caughell, Aisha Jackson, and More Join ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com's Concert Benefiting ASTEP


ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com is producing a 70-minute virtual concert on Thursday, April 30 at 8 PM (EST) featuring live performances by Broadway performers and songwriters alike as a benefit for Artists Striving to End Poverty (ASTEP).

ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com Will Host a Virtual Concert Benefiting ASTEP


ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com is producing a 70-minute virtual concert on Thursday, April 30 at 8 PM (EST) featuring live performances by Broadway performers and songwriters alike as a benefit for Artists Striving to End Poverty (ASTEP).

BWW Previews: HOWIE D: BACK IN THE DAY at The Rose Theater


Which one is he? He is Howard Dorough, known as 'Howie D,' a member of the multiple Grammy nominated, gold and platinum selling boy band, the Backstreet Boys. Because of the frequency with which he has been mixed up over the years with singers from NSYNC or Menudo, Howie has written a song entitled, 'Which One Am I?' which humorously pokes fun at the mixups. Howie, however, knows who he is.

Edwin McCain Surprises Fans With First-Ever Christmas Album


Edwin McCain delivers some extra holiday cheer this year to his fans by surprising them with his very first Christmas album, “Merry Christmas, Baby.” Filled with classics and favorites, “Merry Christmas, Baby” will be available on November 29, 2019 from Saguaro Road Records, a division of Time Life.

New Victory Announces 2019-20 New Victory LabWorks Artists


New Victory announces the 2019-20 New Victory LabWorks Artists, a roster of NYC artists pursuing the creation of innovative, adventurous new work for young audiences. With the unique opportunity to hold invited rehearsals for New Victory Member families, New Victory LabWorks Artists garner invaluable responses and feedback from their target audience: kids.

Photo Flash: (mostly)musicals Heads Into The DOG DAYS Of Summer With A Look Back At BODY LANGUAGE


(mostly)musicals is PANTING to tell you about our NEXT edition - DOG DAYS of Summer (an off-the-leash cabaret) on Monday, 8.12.19!

Backstreet Boy Howie D Releases Debut Kids' Album WHICH ONE AM I? Today


Howie D, one fifth of the #1-selling boy band in history, the Backstreet Boys, is releasing his debut family album, WHICH ONE AM I?, today.

Backstreet Boy Howie D to Releases Debut Family Album WHICH ONE AM I?


On July 12th, Backstreet Boy Howie D will release his debut family album, WHICH ONE AM I?, a collection of songs that offer musical reflections of his own childhood, as a young Howie Dovercomes his insecurities to discover his true self

Backstreet Boy Howie D Releases THE ME I'M MEANT TO BE Today


Earlier today, Romper.com premiered the second single and music video from Backstreet Boy Howie D's upcoming debut family album, WHICH ONE AM I?

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For (mostly)musicals: BODY LANGUAGE


(mostly)musicals is BACK with their 33rd edition, BODY Language (a cabaret for every BODY), on Monday June 3rd at the newly renamed Feinstein's at Vitello's! The evening will be in the capable HANDS of Gregory Nabours at the piano and will feature performers you'll be HEAD over HEELS for, from Broadway and LA, singing songs about ANATOMY!

(mostly)musicals Returns with BODY LANGUAGE


(mostly)musicals is BACK with their 33rd edition, BODY Language (a cabaret for every BODY), on Monday June 3rd at the newly renamed Feinstein's at Vitello's! The evening will be in the capable HANDS of Gregory Nabours at the piano, and will feature performers you'll be HEAD over HEELS for, from Broadway and LA, singing songs about ANATOMY!

New LA Musical Will Spoof the Trump Family


The 2nd Annual Trump Family Special, an original musical comedy spoofing the First Family in a 'yuge' way has announced that film tv and Broadway comic force Mary Birdsong (Reno 911, Suspicion) has joined the cast for its Fringe Festival run June 7 - 9 and 13 - 16 at The Arena Stage at Theatre of Arts, 1625 N Las Palmas Ave, Hollywood 90028. The production is composed by Grammy nominated songwriter Tor Hyams and Broadway veteran Lisa St. Lou. The running time is a swift 65 minutes. www.trumpfamilyspecial.com

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