John Simpkins News

Erin Davie, who co-starred in Broadway's Grey Gardens, will host the January 26 Monday Nights, New Voices' concert at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre. The 7pm concert will celebrate the work of composer and lyricist team Joshua Salzman and Ryan Cunningham. Those scheduled to perform are Wade Dooley, Wade Elkins, Jennifer Lorae, John Pinto, Isabel Santiago and Ali Stroker.

THE ZIPPER FACTORY THEATER (336 West 37th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) will present the following entertainment events in January 2009. For advance tickets to all Zipper events call OvationTix at 212-352-3101 or buy online at www.thezipperfactory.com (For IN-PERSON purchases, The Zipper Box Office opens one hour prior to curtain for all events).

Join Joe Iconis as he rings in 2009 the only way he knows how - a kick ass show, a concert, lots of food and an open bar. Thursday, December 31, festivities will begin at 9PM with the acclaimed new musical by Joe Iconis, ReWrite directed by John Simpkins, followed by special concert with Joe Iconis and Friends at Urban Stages (259 West 30 Street). Tickets are $100 (all inclusive) and can be purchased at www.SmartTix.com or call 212.868.4444

Join Joe Iconis as he rings in 2009 the only way he knows how - a kick ass show, a concert, lots of food and an open bar. Thursday, December 31, festivities will begin at 9PM with the acclaimed new musical by Joe Iconis, ReWrite directed by John Simpkins, followed by special concert with Joe Iconis and Friends at Urban Stages (259 West 30 Street). Tickets are $100 (all inclusive) and can be purchased at www.SmartTix.com or call 212.868.4444

Due to popular demand, award winning writer/composer Joe Iconis' musical ReWrite, a musical comedy triple feature will be extended through January 11 (originally slated to close on January 3). ReWrite, is directed by John Simpkins. ReWrite began performances on December 6 and opened December 10, at Urban Stages located at 259 West 30 Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues). Tickets will be $40 ($20 during previews) and are available at Smarttix.com or by calling 212.868.4444.

Joe Iconis' latest musical examines the connections we make to each other and to our art.

THE ZIPPER FACTORY THEATER (336 West 37th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) will present the following entertainment events in January 2009. For advance tickets to all Zipper events call OvationTix at 212-352-3101 or buy online at www.thezipperfactory.com (For IN-PERSON purchases, The Zipper Box Office opens one hour prior to curtain for all events).

Join Joe Iconis and his merry band of musical theater punks in an insane celebration of all things red and green, wherein Joe and his friends learn the true meaning of Christmas. Featuring brand new holiday songs, old favorites, tiny elves, enormous reindeer, an inebriated Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and an ungodly number of candy canes, this promises to be the happiest and wildest holiday hoedown you've ever seen. Yes, Virginia - Joe's gonna give you something to wassail about, all right.

Celebrating its 25th Season, Urban Stages in association with Sara Katz presents a new musical by Larson and Kleban Award winning composer Joe Iconis entitled ReWrite, a musical comedy triple feature, directed by John Simpkins.

Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director in association with Sara Katz presents Larson & Kleban Award Winning Composer JOE ICONIS' World Premiere of ReWrite; a musical comedy triple feature, directed by John Simpkins.

Join Joe Iconis and his merry band of musical theater punks in an insane celebration of all things red and green, wherein Joe and his friends learn the true meaning of Christmas. Featuring brand new holiday songs, old favorites, tiny elves, enormous reindeer, an inebriated Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and an ungodly number of candy canes, this promises to be the happiest and wildest holiday hoedown you've ever seen. Yes, Virginia - Joe's gonna give you something to wassail about, all right.

Things To Ruin, an incendiary collection of songs by Joe Iconisreturns to play a limited, four-performance run at The Zipper Factory (336 West 37th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The musical, directed by John Simpkins(Theatreworks USA's The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks) will be performed Friday, October 31 at 8:00 p.m.; Friday, November 14 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 22 at 8:00 p.m. & Friday, November 28 at 8:00 p.m.

Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director in association with Sara Katz presents Larson & Kleban Award Winning Composer JOE ICONIS' World Premiere of ReWrite; a musical comedy triple feature, directed by John Simpkins.

Things To Ruin, an incendiary collection of songs by Joe Iconis returns to play a limited, four-performance run at The Zipper Factory (336 West 37th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Things To Ruin, an incendiary collection of songs by Joe Iconis returns for a limited, four-performance run at The Zipper Factory in New York. The musical, directed by John Simpkins (Theatreworks USA's The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks) will be performed at 8pm on Friday, October 31, Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 22 and Friday, November 28.

Several great performers have joined the National Alliance for Musical Theatre's 20th Annual Festival of New Musicals on October 20 & 21 at New World Stages and more have been added to the benefit concert A Toast for 20! on October 19th at COMIX.

Several great performers have joined the National Alliance for Musical Theatre's 20th Annual Festival of New Musicals on October 20 & 21 at New World Stages and more have been added to the benefit concert A Toast for 20! on October 19th at COMIX.

Things To Ruin, an incendiary collection of songs by Joe Iconis returns for a limited, four-performance run at The Zipper Factory in New York. The musical, directed by John Simpkins (Theatreworks USA's The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks) will be performed at 8pm on Friday, October 31, Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 22 and Friday, November 28.

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) and Executive Director Kathy Evans announced the directors and casts for the eight musicals being presented at its 20th Annual Festival of New Musicals at New World Stages (340 West 50th St) on Monday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Also, announced were the line-up for this year's Songwriter Showcase happening during the Festival.

A young woman's quest for outer beauty brings her to inner beauty in this impressive production of Jeanine Tesori's 1997 musical.