Jared Gertner News

Papermill presents 'Little Shop of Horrors.'

Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre announce nominations.

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) announces its mainstage production of Little Shop of Horrors, a musical written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. It's a musical comedy to die for - literally! The musical is based on Roger Corman's 1960 sci-fi comedy and includes several show-stopping numbers including 'Skid Row (Downtown),' 'Somewhere That's Green,' and 'Suddenly Seymour,' as well as the title song. Little Shop of Horrors will run at the Millburn theatre from June 4 through July 6, 2008.

On Friday, March 21st at 7pm, the NYC cabaret scene will be hit by a mess with a message. The hour long spectacle, Hot Mess in Manhattan, grew out of a shorter incarnation of the cabaret produced by the New York Theatre Barn last month. The monthly series consists of 'off-beat tales of the city fiercely woven into pop, folk, and contemporary theatre jams,' press notes state.

On Monday, March 3, the award-winning York Theatre Company proudly inaugurated its NEO Spotlight Concert series with an evening showcasing the songs of two emerging writers in musical theatre.

'Don't Quit Your Night Job,' the critically acclaimed comedy variety show featuring a revolving cast of Broadway's brightest performing without a net, kicked-off the new year at their monthly home The Zipper Factory on Thursday, February 14 with a special Valentine's Day edition. With Sara Ramirez and Michael McKean among the stars!

'Don't Quit Your Night Job,' the critically acclaimed comedy variety show featuring a revolving cast of Broadway's brightest performing without a net, kicks-off the new year at their monthly home The Zipper Factory (336 West 37th Street, between 8th & 9th Avenues) on Thursday, February 14 at 11:30PM. Tickets are $20

After running for three years in New York City, the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee plays its final Broadway performance today, Sunday, January 20, 2008 at Circle in the Square Theatre

On Monday, January 14 New York Theatre Barn will kick off 2008 with its monthly series dedicated to promoting new writers, composers and performers, 'NYTB at the Duplex' with a collection of cut-songs from hit musicals.

The Paper Mill Playhouse will hold auditions for its summer musical theatre Conservatory on Saturday, January 26, 2008 and Saturday, February 2, 2008, from 9AM - 5PM each day. An audition appointment is required.

To celebrate the glory and wonder of Broadway, and to mark the end of a 19-day work-stoppage, the Great White Way's biggest and brightest packed the stage of the Marriott Marquis in a very special free public concert 'Broadway's Back!' on Friday, November 30 at 12PM.

Lea Michele and Rob Evan join the previously-announced star-studded line-up of 'Broadway Loves the 80s Vol.2' at Joe's Pub on November 12 at 11:30PM.

After running for three years in New York City, the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at Circle in the Square Theatre (West 50th St., between Broadway and 8th). Upon closing, the award-winning musical will have played 1,136 performances and 21 previews on Broadway.

Jamie McGonnigal and Joe's Pub present Broadway Loves the 80's Vol. 2: a concert featuring your favorite Broadway stars singing their favorite hits of the awesomest decade ever! Directed by McGonnigal with Music Direction by Ben Cohn, Broadway Loves the 80's Vol. 2 will take place on Monday, November 12 at 11:30PM

Hairspray's pop-stars Lance Bass and Ashley Parker Angel, plus Wicked's Julia Murney are added to the star-studded line up, ready to rock out in 'Broadway Loves the 80s Volume 2' at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on Monday November 12 at 11:30PM, with returning host Mo Rocca!

Jamie McGonnigal and Joe's Pub present 'Broadway Loves the 80's Vol. 2,' a concert featuring your favorite Broadway stars singing their favorite hits of the awesomest decade ever! Directed by McGonnigal with Music Direction by Ben Cohn, 'Broadway Loves the 80's Vol. 2' will take place on Monday, November 12 at 11:30PM at Joe's Pub

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NYMF's special reading of 'JC2K' stars Matt Caplan, Kate Wetherhead, Jared Gertner, James Monroe Iglehart on October 1 and 5

The Broadway musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will celebrate its 1,000th Broadway performance and will welcome its 4,000th volunteer speller on Broadway on Sunday, September 23 at 7:30PM at Circle in the Square Theatre. Over the past 1,000 performances the company has welcomed 4,000 volunteer spellers.