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NSMT alumni from Broadway and the NYC television community will be appearing at Joe's Pub and The theatre at Saint Peters, home of The York Theatre Company in New York City.The not-for-profit North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) in Beverly, MA is facing severe financial difficulties. The NSMT has provided performing arts and educational programming to millions for 55 years. Effects of the crumpling economy, lower than expected donations and ticket sales all season long have left the theatre unable to cover its operating costs - a national decade-long trend that is impacting theaters across the country. In light of the current situation, the NSMT alumni from Broadway and the NYC television community will be appearing at Joe's Pub. Brian Usifer and select members of the NSMT orchestra will play as well.

The not-for-profit North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT), faced with reality of the current economic crisis, announced today that without immediate philanthropic support it will close its doors after 55 years of providing performing arts and educational programming to millions. The Theatre's leadership is urging the public to show its support by purchasing tickets to the remaining 13 performances of Disney High School Musical 2, which runs through January 11th. Additionally, philanthropic gifts can be made via the Theatre's secure website at www.NSMT.org or through the Box Office at 978-232-7200.

To raise funds for its 'Save Our Theatre' appeal, North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will present three special cabaret performances this week featuring the cast of Disney High School Musical 2, the NSMT Orchestra and NSMT Academy of Music Theatre students. The cabaret performances are open to theatergoers and the general public, and suggested donations of $20 will be accepted at the door. Last week, the theatre announced that it must raise $500,000 by end of January and another $4 million by April to proceed with producing its 2009 Season and theatre education programs. Fifty-seven staff members will be laid off on January 11th.

The not-for-profit North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT), faced with reality of the current economic crisis, announced today that without immediate philanthropic support it will close its doors after 55 years of providing performing arts and educational programming to millions. The Theatre's leadership is urging the public to show its support by purchasing tickets to the remaining 13 performances of Disney High School Musical 2, which runs through January 11th. Additionally, philanthropic gifts can be made via the Theatre's secure website at www.NSMT.org or through the Box Office at 978-232-7200.

Only the second theater company in the nation to produce DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2, NSMT is presenting the New England Regional Premiere of the hit show through January 11, 2009. The record-breaking movie debuted on August 17, 2007 and was seen by 17.2 million viewers, making it the most-watched basic-cable telecast in history. Over 3,500 licensed productions of High School Musical: On Stage, the first part in the series, have been produced in the United States and abroad making the title one of the most popular available from Disney.

In recognition of the challenging economic climate, North Shore Music Theatre is now offering tickets to DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 starting at just $25 for youth under 18. In addition, all tickets to Opening Night, Friday, December 19th at 8pm, are just $25. (Special ticket prices may not be combined with any other discount and are valid on new purchases only.) DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 is on stage December 18, 2008, through January 11, 2009.

Because 'we're all in this together,' local schools have the chance to team up with North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) for a feel good fundraiser that will give them the opportunity to make DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 their high school musical. Only the second theater company in the nation to produce DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2, NSMT will present this New England Regional Premiere from December 18 to January 11, 2009.

In recognition of the challenging economic climate, North Shore Music Theatre is now offering tickets to DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 starting at just $25 for youth under 18. In addition, all tickets to Opening Night, Friday, December 19th at 8pm, are just $25. (Special ticket prices may not be combined with any other discount and are valid on new purchases only.) DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 is on stage December 18, 2008, through January 11, 2009.

Ring in the holiday season as you sing along with your favorite songs and carols during A FESTIVAL OF MUSIC at North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT)! This special holiday concert?with a Broadway and Hollywood flair?will take place on Tuesday, December 2 at 7:30pm. It will feature performances by NSMT audience favorite actors George Dvorsky and Maureen Brennan, The North Shore Philharmonic, the new NSMT Academy Performance Ensemble featuring students ages 14-18 years old, and more! Special guest emcee will be arts and entertainment critic, Joyce Kulhawik.

It may be cold outside but it will feel like summer inside North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) as it is transformed into the Lava Springs Country Club for DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2. Following the first Disney High School Musical success last summer, NSMT is pleased to present the second regional production and the New England premiere of DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 from December 18, 2008 through January 11, 2009. Press Night scheduled for Friday, December 19th.

The glamour, spectacle and fashion of 1930s Broadway comes to North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) as a chorus girl from a small town aspires to find love and success on the Great White Way in the Tony® Award winning 42nd STREET, tapping across the NSMT main stage from October 28 to November 23, 2008. Press night is scheduled for October 30th at 7:30 pm.

Because 'we're all in this together,' local schools have the chance to team up with North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) for a feel good fundraiser that will give them the opportunity to make DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 their high school musical. Only the second theater company in the nation to produce DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2, NSMT will present this New England Regional Premiere from December 18 to January 11, 2009.

The glamour, spectacle and fashion of 1930s Broadway comes to North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) as a chorus girl from a small town aspires to find love and success on the Great White Way in the Tony® Award winning 42nd STREET, tapping across the NSMT main stage from October 28 to November 23, 2008. Press night is scheduled for October 30th at 7:30 pm.

North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) has announced that one of the most critically acclaimed musicals of all time, SHOW BOAT, will perform from September 23 to October 12, 2008. Press Night is scheduled for September 25th at 7:30 pm. This project has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts as part of American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius.

Variety is reporting that the world premiere of High School Musical 2 will be directed by Jeff Calhoun at Theater of the Stars in Atlanta, Georgia. The show will run from November 7th- 16th 2008. Casting has not yet been announced.

North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) is holding auditions for its production of DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2.

North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) has announced that one of the most critically acclaimed musicals of all time, SHOW BOAT, will perform from September 23 to October 12, 2008. Press Night is scheduled for September 25th at 7:30 pm. This project has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts as part of American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius.

Get out your dictionaries! The Tony® Award winning musical comedy, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE - one of Broadway's most buzzed about hits - is in attendance at North Shore Music Theatre's (NSMT) intimate theater in the round from August 12 - 31, 2008; Press Night is scheduled for August 14th at 7:30 pm. THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is sponsored by The Boston Globe.

Editors and readers of Northshore Magazine have voted and North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) is among the 'Best of North Shore 2008'! The Theatre is acclaimed as Editors' Choice for 'Best Live Theater Venue' and Readers' Choice for 'Best Live Music Venue' in the August/September issue of Northshore Magazine.

Get out your dictionaries! The Tony® Award winning musical comedy, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE - one of Broadway's most buzzed about hits - is in attendance at North Shore Music Theatre's (NSMT) intimate theater in the round from August 12 - 31, 2008; Press Night is scheduled for August 14th at 7:30 pm. THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is sponsored by The Boston Globe.