Katie White News

Following a sold-out Opening Night performance, THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL and SPIEGEL AND WOLPOW PARTNERSHIP have announced a second extension performance of CLONED!, a two of a kind sci-fi musical set in the Manhattan of the 90s, with book by Jacey Powers (Picking Up - DR2 Theater) & Dan Wolpow (Keepers: A Broadway Benefit at Studio 54), lyrics by Dan Wolpow, music by Adam Spiegel (Camp Rolling Hills - 2013 NYMF Next Link Project Finalist), choreographed by Ryan Kasprzak (TV: Smash, So You Think You Can Dance; Tour: Billy Elliot; NYMF: Volleygirls), music direction by Julianne B. Merrill (NYMF: Mother Divine) and directed by Tom Wojtunik (Children of Eden - NY IT Award Outstanding Musical; Urinetown - NY IT Award Outstanding Musical; The Miss Education of Jenna Bush - FringeNYC Best Solo Show & Audience Favorite; Edenville - NY IT Award Nominee Best Director; NYMF: The Groove Factory).

THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL and SPIEGEL AND WOLPOW PARTNERSHIP have announced the world premiere production of CLONED!, winner of The New York Musical Theatre Festival's 2013 Developmental Reading Award, an Official Selection of the 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival's Next Link Project and a Grand Jury Selection of the 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival, with book by Jacey Powers (Picking Up - DR2 Theater) & Dan Wolpow (Keepers: A Broadway Benefit at Studio 54), lyrics by Dan Wolpow, music by Adam Spiegel (Camp Rolling Hills - 2013 NYMF Next Link Project Finalist), choreographed by Ryan Kasprzak° (TV: Smash, So You Think You Can Dance; Tour: Billy Elliot; NYMF: Volleygirls), musical direction by Julianne Merrill° and directed by Tom Wojtunik° (Children of Eden - NY IT Award Outstanding Musical; Urinetown - NY IT Award Outstanding Musical; The Miss Education of Jenna Bush - FringeNYC Best Solo Show & Audience Favorite; Edenville - NY IT Award Nominee Best Director; NYMF: The Groove Factory).

Studio art classes are forming now for the Erie Art Museum's Spring Semester of studio art classes and workshops. Class registrations made by April 1 are eligible for a $10.00 off Early Bird Discount for each class; registration can be done online at erieartmuseum.org or by calling the Museum at 814-459-5477. The Museum offers a broad range of classes for all ages, kids and adult, and all skill levels, from absolute beginners to more seasoned artists; professional artists teach all classes. Some highlights this semester are Oriental Painting, which will meet Mondays for 6 weeks, starting April 7, 4-6 p.m. Esther Sung Hong, who holds her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Oriental Art, facilitates the class and helps students develop their skills in painting fruits, flowers, and outdoor scenes all specifically tailored for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Printmaking and Bookbinding 101, will meet Tuesdays for 5 weeks starting April 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. In this introductory course, Jill Kambs, who holds her MFA degrees in Photography and Book Arts, will teach students how to make hand-printed books from affordable everyday materials. Art Becker will be teaching Digital Photography: The Next Step on Thursdays for 6 weeks, starting April 10, 7-9 p.m. This class, a follow up to Digital Photo class, helps students advance their technical knowledge, shoot at twilight and at night, and learn some studio lighting techniques. Just in time for Easter, the Museum brings back the popular Pysanky Egg Dying Workshop on Sunday, April 13 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Pysanky is an ancient method that uses wax to create intricate dye patterns. It has been a tradition in many Eastern European families for generations, and children learn from parents or grandparents. In this workshop, Katie White teaches participants the history and meaning of Pysanky symbols, and create their own decorated egg. The Museum offers discounts to Museum Members on all classes and workshops. A complete description of available classes is online at www.erieartmuseum.org. For more information, call (814) 459-5477.

The Dix Hills Performing Arts Center held a sold out world premiere of Moey's Fairytale Adventure, a 60-minute, fun-filled, immersive children's musical. The new musical is the brainchild of children's performer Melissa Levis, also known as Moey, and authors Leah Lane and Stewart F. Lane, a Tony Award winner. The musical was produced by James Beneduce, Bonnie Comley and Alyssa Renzi, and directed by Broadway veteran Marie Danvers (Phantom of the Opera, The New Moon, A Moment in Time.) Scroll down for photos from the premiere!

A review of Buffalo Laboratory Theatre's production of Tom Stoppard's ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD,running through 9/29.

Shakespeare in Delaware Park (SDP) is pleased to announce the second production of the 2010 season of free professional outdoor theater

Shakespeare in Delaware Park (SDP) is pleased to announce the second production of the 2010 season of free professional outdoor theater

'Saturday Night Live' rings in the New Year with original shows on consecutive weekends, beginning January 9 with Charles Barkley and Alicia Keys returning to studio 8H.

'Saturday Night Live' rings in the New Year with original shows on consecutive weekends, beginning January 9 with Charles Barkley and Alicia Keys returning to studio 8H.

'Saturday Night Live' rings in the New Year with original shows on consecutive weekends, beginning January 9 with Charles Barkley and Alicia Keys returning to studio 8H.