Photo Flash: First Look at TILL at NYMF
by Julie Musbach
- Jul 24, 2019
The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) and Flying Elephant Productions present TILL, the emotional and moving true story of Emmett and Mamie Till, with music and lyrics by Leo Schwartz and book by Leo Schwartz and DC Cathro.
David Yazbek, Lillias White, And More Come To Feinstein's/54 Below Next Week
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 27, 2019
This Month, FEINSTEIN'S54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.comFeinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.
The New York Musical Festival and Flying Elephant Productions Present TILL
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 17, 2019
The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) and Flying Elephant Productions present TILL, the emotional and moving true story of Emmett and Mamie Till, with music and lyrics by Leo Schwartz and book by Leo Schwartz and DC Cathro. NJ Agwuna directs a cast of six, including Taylor A. Blackman (Regional: Fun Home, Mamma Mia, Hello Dolly, Ragtime), Tyla Collier (Off-Broadway: Sistas the Musical), Dwelvan David (1st national tours: Finding Neverland; The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess), Judith Franklin (Broadway: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical), Denielle Marie Gray (NationalIntl. Touring: background singer for Patti Labelle & others) and Devin L. Roberts (Broadway: The Lion King, Cabin In The Sky). Five performances will be staged at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center in New York City from July 23-28, 2019.
Theater Bassist Dave D'aranjo Makes Debut As Bandleader In New Show
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 25, 2019
Broadway's pit orchestra musicians are some of the most passionate, hardworking, and talented people around! In his first NYC show as band leader this Saturday, April 27th, bassist Dave D'aranjo will curate a high-energy, groovy evening of Contemporary Musical Theater at The Green Room 42, featuring fourteen incredible performers; rising stars from both on - and below - the stage.
Jen Cody Joins Duets With The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 21, 2019
Jen Cody (Shrek, Urinetown), joins the cast of DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 at Feinstein's/54 Below on April 12th! Conceived and produced by Megan Minutillo (in association with thewriteteachers.com), DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 will feature music from across the musical theatre canon, pairing one performer with their Broadway/NYC Idol - someone who has inspired them to join, and/or stay, in this crazy world of show business.
Tyla Collier Joins DUETS WITH THE WRITE TEACHER(S) at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach
- Mar 18, 2019
Tyla Collier joins DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 - April 12th at Feinstein's/54 Below at 9:30pm.
Tyla is native of Rumford, Rhode Island and is a graduate of The Boston Conservatory. She has appeared at various regional theatres across the country, and can currently be seen Off-Broadway in Sistas The Musical at The St. Luke's Theatre!
Theater Resources Unlimited To Establish Scholarship Fund At The 2018 TRU Love Benefit
by Stephi Wild
- Oct 29, 2018
Theater Resources Unlimited will establish a new TRU scholarship fund at its annual TRU Love Benefit this November 4th at Caroline's on Broadway. Honorees at the benefit this year will be Baayork Lee and the National Asian Artists Project (NAAP) receiving the TRU Spirit of Theater Award, and John Chatterton and the Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) receiving the TRU Entrepreneur Award. The scholarship fund will be open to any candidates demonstrating financial need, and will include annual worthy candidates submitted by both NAAP and MITF.
Amas Musical Theatre To Present BRIDGES: A NEW MUSICAL As Part Of Its 'Dare To Be Different Series'
by Stephi Wild
- Oct 16, 2018
Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) in celebration of its 50th season, will present Bridges:A New Musical, with book & lyrics by Cheryl L. Davis and music by Douglas J. Cohen, the first of four new musicals in development included in this year's "Dare to Be Different" series. Performances are Thursday, November 15 at 3pm & 7pm and Friday, November 16 at 3pm at A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street - 10th Avenue & 53rd Street}.
VIDEO: Casts of THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS and SISTAS: THE MUSICAL Sing the National Anthem at Yankee Stadium
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 26, 2018
The casts (and their alumni) of Off-Broadway's long-running hits THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS and SISTAS: THE MUSICAL were selected to perform the National Anthem for the New York Yankees home game vs. the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium last Wednesday. As seen in this video of the performance simulcast on the stadium's jumbotron, the ladies really hit this one out of the park! And, of course, the Yankees won the game.
PUMP An End To Hunger With The Broadway Brunchtime Series
by Stephi Wild
- May 16, 2018
Robert Taylor, Jr., Rema Webb and Marcus Peña are among Broadway performers, Tony Award honorees-nominees, musicians, recording artists, entertainers, pro athletes, journalists, media personalities and other notables participating in 'PUMP An End To Hunger with the Broadway Brunchtime Series' - A Continuing Season to Help Serve Soup, Sandwiches, Snacks, Sips and Songs on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen (www.holyapostlessoupkitchen.org) located at 296 Ninth Avenue at the corner of West 28th Street in New York City.
Longest-Running African American Musical In NY History to Appear On Channel 4's 'New York Live' Tomorrow
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 12, 2018
The longest-running African American musical in New York history, SISTAS: THE MUSICAL, will be the main segment on WNBC's "New York Live" tomorrow(Tuesday) at 11:30 am. The co-host of Channel 4's highly popular lifestyle show, Jacque Reid, pretaped an interview at the theatre with two of the stars of SISTAS,Haley Swindal and Nesha Ward. Produced by three-time Tony winner Hinton Battle and directed by Kenneth Ferrone ("Smash," "Grease Live!"), SISTAS: THE MUSICAL opened Off-Broadway October 23, 2011. The show was released on DVD and digital download (iTunes, Netflix) by RLJ Worldwide/One Village Entertainment in 2013, and has been nationally broadcast on the BET Network.
PUMP An End To Hunger With The Broadway Brunchtime Series
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 23, 2018
Robert Taylor, Jr., Amber Barbee Pickens, Tyla Collier, David Bloom, Teddy Smith, Marcus Pe a, Andrea Frierson and Coreisa Janelle Lee are among Broadway performers, Grammy Award honorees-nominees, musicians, recording artists, entertainers, pro athletes, journalists, media personalities and other notables participating in 'PUMP An End To Hunger with the Broadway Brunchtime Series' A Season to Help Serve Soup, Sandwiches, Snacks, Sips and Songs on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during GRAMMY Week at the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen (www.holyapostlessoupkitchen.org) located at 296 Ninth Avenue at the corner of West 28th Street in New York City.
NY's Longest-Running African American Musical Celebrates Seventh Smash Year
by Julie Musbach
- Jan 10, 2018
With the arrival of 2018, the long-running smash SISTAS: THE MUSICAL had its seventh New Year's celebration at St. Luke's Theatre in the heart of the Theatre District. Produced by three-time Tony winner Hinton Battle and directed by Kenneth Ferrone ( Smash, Grease Live! ), SISTAS: THE MUSICAL opened Off-Broadway October 23, 2011. The show was released on DVD and digital download (iTunes, Netflix) by RLJ Worldwide/One Village Entertainment in 2013, and has been nationally broadcast on the BET Network. The production is now the longest-running African American musical in New York history.
Photo Flash: Andrew Lippa Hosts DGF's 2016-17 Fellows Showcase at Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 20, 2017
Earlier this week, the 2016-2017 class of Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows presented excerpts of full length works at Playwrights Horizons at 7:00 PM. This presentation caps off a year spent working under the tutelage of Michael Korie (Grey Gardens), Laurence O' Keefe (Heathers), and Diana Son (Stop Kiss). BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!
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