30 Days of NYMF 2008: The Hatpin by James Miller by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 06, 2008 It's five days until I fly to New York for the first time in my life. As a keen lover of theatre- this is how it felt as a kid to see pictures of Disneyland (which, incidentally, I have never been to either!) (more...) Welcome to '30 Days of NYMF' by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 05, 2008 Welcome to “30 Days of NYMF” (more...) Special BWW Discount Offer: The Fancy Boys Follies by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2008 Members of BroadwayWorld.com can now save money on the New York Musical Theater Festival's presentation of The Fancy Boys Follies. For a limited time, BWW members will be able to purchase tickets at the discounted price of $20. (more...) Photo Flash: 'Idaho: The Musical' at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival, Sharon Carr and Richard Winkler present IDAHO! (www.IdahoMusical.com), a new American comedy musical with book, music and lyrics by Buddy Sheffield and music by Keith Thompson. (more...) New Perspectives Presents 'Cyclone' at NYMF Starting 9/23 by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2008 NEW PERSPECTIVES THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to present CYCLONE (AND THE PIG-FACED LADY), a new musical with book and lyrics by DANA LESLIE GOLDSTEIN, music by RIMA FAND and direction by ELYSA MARDEN, as part of the NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL 2008. (more...) Anthony Galde and Dog Day Productions Present 'Fancy Boys Follies' at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2008 Anthony Galde and Dog Days Productions will present, as an official selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival, The Fancy Boys Follies: A Vaudelesque! (more...) 'Villa Diodati' To Be Presented at 45th Street Theatre as Part of NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2008 Presented by Diodati Productions, Villa Diodati has music by Mira J. Spektor, lyrics by Colette Inez, book by Colette Inez & Mira J. Spektor with additional lyrics by Byron, Shelley, Spektor & Wordsworth and will be directed by Rob Urbinati with musical direction by Thomas Carlo Bo. Villa Diodati is an official selection of the 2008 New York Music Theatre Festival and will be performed at the 45th Street Theatre (354 W 45 Street). (more...) 'Ward 9' Presented by NYMF Starting 9/18 at Movement & Arts Center by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2008 “Ward 9” is being presented as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, 248 West 60th Street (bet Amsterdam Ave. & 11th Ave.). (more...) Center Stage's 'Chocolate Soup' Part of NYMF Starting 9/21 by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2008 Opening on September 21st as part of the the New York Musical Theatre Festival, Center Stage Theater Company’s new musical Chocolate Soup is a modern day fairytale with all the right ingredients in place – from clever, comedy-laced dialogue and a delightful musical score by Matt Corriel to the masterfully woven mix of thought provoking messages about life, choices and kids’ ability to make a difference in the world. (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - Twilight in Manchego by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2008 TWILIGHT IN MANCHEGO maps the story of Esau Munsey, who leaves a haunted past in the city to teach fourth grade in a provincial elementary school. But his intentions to provoke change in an outdated education system distract him from the students he really wants to inspire. When Esau's history repeats itself and the small town of Manchego is struck by tragedy, Esau must finally put to rest the ghosts of his past and make peace with himself and his choices. (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - Sophia's Fall by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2008 SOPHIA'S FALL is an intense musical journey chronicling the final acts of creation through the eyes of Sophia, the mother angel who saved Adam and Eve from Lucifer and his fallen demons. An epic love story, SOPHIA'S FALL is about the triumph of love over justice and the battle that rages inside each of us. A four-piece rock band and fluid, modern dance choreography round out a dark, tuneful score. SOPHIA'S FALL is an official selection of the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - The Road To Ruin by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2008 Is America going to hell in a basket? Find out in THE ROAD TO RUIN (The 1928 Exploitation Musical), where sex delinquents, neglectful parents, blackmailing- nymphomaniacs, bottled water and corporate Christians conspire to bring down Little Sally Canfield, "The Nicest Girl at Central High." (more...) BWW TV: NYMF presents - Idaho by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2008 Tater country is turned spud-side up in IDAHO! when a mail order bride comes to town and falls in love with the wrong man. Born (out of wedlock) from the golden age of musical comedy come a new story...a twisted tale of wife stealin', spud peelin' and double dealin'at a time when men were men and Aunt Pearlie carried the shotgun. In this segment of IDAHO's Road to NYMF we meet some of the people behind the scenes and join six of our cast members, Rob Sutton, Elena Shaddow, Stacey Todd Holt, Beth Curry, Jennifer Perry and Blake Hammond on a photo shoot at the Queens County Farm. (more...) Tony Nominee Barbara Walsh Stars in NYMF's 'About Face' by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2008 Barbara Walsh, celebrated Tony and Drama Desk award nominated actress in such Broadway musicals as the 2007 revival of COMPANY, FALSETTOS, BIG, HAIRSPRAY, BLOOD BROTHERS, NINE AND ROCK AND ROLL: THE FIRST 5,000 YEARS, as well as television’s "One Life To Live" and "Law and Order," will star as Beatrice Stanton in the New York Musical Theatre Festival’s production of ABOUT FACE. (more...) NYMF To Present Children's Musical 'Max and the Truffle Pig' by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2008 THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL and KIM VASQUEZ/ GRAYLADY ENTERTAINMENT, INC. present NYMF's only Children's musical this year, MAX AND THE TRUFFLE PIG (more...) NYMF Announces Complete 2008 Lineup by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) celebrates its fifth year with 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events. (more...) 'Bedbugs!!!' To Have World Premiere at NYMF Starting 9/16 by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Leschen, Mrozek & Sauter present the world premiere of BEDBUGS!!!, an official selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival’s 2008 Next Link Project. (more...) 'The Bubble' at NYMF Begins At Zipper Theater 9/17 by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2008 The new Musical Dot-Comedy The Bubble begins performances on September 17th at 8pm at The Zipper Factory Theater, as part of the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...) Hansen, Ephraim, Arcilla and More Cast in NYMF's 'College' by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2008 After a twice-extended world-premiere engagement at the Hippodrome State Theater this summer, COLLEGE The Musical is set to make its New York City professional premiere September 18 – 28 at ATA Chernuchin Theater as part of the New York Musical Theater Festival. (more...) 'Soul Searching' and 'Generations' To Appear at Nuyorican As Part of NYMF by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2008 On the heels of concert performances at DR2 Theater, D-Lounge, Bowery Poetry Club, and Don't Tell Mama's, The New Rock Musical SOUL SEARCHING - along with GENERATIONS, The All-Kids Rock Musical Workshop - will appear in the 2008 New York Musical Theater Festival (www.nymf.org) with a series of special performances at the Nuyorican Poets Café, 236 East 3rd Street between B & C. (more...) Bonnie & Clyde: A Folktale to Premiere at NYMF Starting 9/16 by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2008 New York Musical Theater Festival will present the World Premiere of BONNIE & CLYDE: A FOLKTALE. With book and lyrics by Tony and Lucille Lortel Award nominee Hunter Foster (Urinetown, Little Shop of Horrors) and music by Drama Desk Award nominee Rick Crom, the production is directed by Mark Waldrop. Performances begin September 16 at The American Theatre of Actors. (more...) NYMF To Present 'Heaven in Your Pocket' Starting 9/16 by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2008 THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL (NYMF) and EMERGING ARTISTS THEATRE are pleased to announce the New York premiere production of HEAVEN IN YOUR POCKET, directed by Alan Souza. (more...) 1928 Silent Film, 'Road to Ruin', Turned Into Musical At NYMF by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2008 New York Musical Theater Festival will present the World Premiere of THE ROAD TO RUIN. (more...) Room to Room: A Musical's Journey from NYMF to MetroStage by Jena Tesse Fox - August 18, 2008 Scott Schwartz and Natascia Diaz talk about the development of a musical from the New York Musical Theatre Festival to its formal premiere in Washington, DC. (more...) Cady Huffman to Star in WOOD at NYMF by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2008 Producers Emily Miller and New York Theatre Barn have announced that Tony Award-Winner Cady Huffman (The Producers, The Will Rogers Follies) will star in WOOD, which is an official selection of the upcoming 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...) NYMF Announces ASCAP Presented 2008 Educational Series by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2008 The ASCAP Foundation will present this year’s New York Musical Theatre Festival’s Educational Series at Barnes and Noble Booksellers at Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway at 66th Street) on September 18th, 25th and October 2nd. The Educational Series provides an opportunity for audience members and aspiring theater artists to learn directly from industry professionals. All seminars are free of charge and made possible through the generous support of The ASCAP Foundation’s Irving Caesar Trust. (more...) NYMF Adds Kerrigan & Lowdermilk and 'Gay Agenda' To Lineup by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) celebrates its fifth year with 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events. (more...) NYMF Announces Partner Events by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2008 In addition to its 24 full productions, dance series, developmental series and concerts, The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) celebrates its fifth year by partnering with Ailey Citigroup Theater, Nuyorican Poets Café, The Philip Coltoff Greenwich Village Center, The Loft at Professor Thom’s, The Cutting Room, and Paley Center (formally The Museum of Television & Radio) to bring more diverse special events to this years Festival, running September 15th to October 5th. (more...) NYMF Extends Next Link Deadline to March 7; Hosts Open House Feb.22 by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2008 The deadline for submitting scripts and materials for consideration for the New York Musical Theatre Festival's 2008 Next Link Project – the open-submission program that will select more than half of the three dozen new musicals at the 5th annual NYMF in the fall – has been extended one week to March 7. The 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival is scheduled to run from September 15 through October 5 at various venues throughout New York City (more...) McDonald, Butz, Mayer & Stroman Among NYMF Grand Jury by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2008 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) is pleased to announce the Grand Jury for this year's Next Link Project, the writer-service program whose 18 selections will comprise more than half of the musicals at the fifth annual New York Musical Theatre Festival, September 15 through October 5 (more...) Hurwitz is New NYMF Exec. Dir.; Seeking Managing Dir. by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2008 Kris Stewart, who has served as Executive Director of the New York Musical Theatre Festival since its inception in 2004, has left his post as of January 2, 2008, ending a 5-year tenure that moved the festival artistically from regional to national prominence. Isaac Robert Hurwitz, 29, who served as the Festival's Director of Programming during its first season before assuming the role of Executive Producer, will lead the company as it enters its fifth season. (more...) Kris Stewart, Exec. Dir. of NYMF, Resigns by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2008 Kris Stewart, co-founder of the New York Musical Theatre Festival, announced his resignation from the position of Executive Director on January 2, 2008. (more...) NYMF Hits Ticket-Sales Record, Announces 2008 Dates by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2007 Overall attendance at the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has increased for the fourth consecutive year, up to 41,000 from 36,400 in 2006. Coupled with Festival memberships increasing 30% to 520, 2007 will see the highest income target yet reached by the four-year-old festival. (more...) Photo Coverage: NYMF Awards Gala by Linda Lenzi - November 05, 2007 NYMF honored the award-winning shows and artists, along with three young Broadway producers – Robert Ahrens, Pun Bandhu and Jennifer Maloney – at its November 4 Awards Gala at the Hudson Theatre (more...) 'Sherlock Holmes' Winner of TAM Award at Nov.4 NYMF Gala by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival announced the winner of the "Theater for the American Musical (TAM) Award", along with many of the performers who will be appearing at the NYMF Awards Gala, to be held November 4 at the Hudson Theatre. (more...) NYMF Announces 2007 Festival Award Winners by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) proudly announces the winners of its NYMF Awards for Excellence, selected by an independent jury from the 34 new musicals presented at the 2007 Festival. (more...) George Psomas Wins NYMF Broadway Idol 2007 by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2007 George Psomas was awarded the title of "Broadway Idol 2007" this past Friday night at the conclusion of the final round of the NYMF Broadway Idol competition at Stitch Bar & Lounge. Along with the title, Psomas earned his very own solo concert to be produced by Ars Nova. (more...) Photo Coverage: 'Mud Donahue' Closing NYMF Performance by Linda Lenzi - October 08, 2007 Tommy Tune attended the closing NYMF performance of Mud Donahue & Son, starring Shonn Wiley and Karen Murphy, at the 45th Street Theater. Following the performance, a party was held at John's Pizzeria. (more...) NYMF The Beastly Bombing: O Men of Dark and Dismal Fate by Duncan Pflaster - October 06, 2007 "The Beastly Bombing", Julien Nitzberg and Roger Neill's Gilbert and Sullivan pastiche with modern themes, is the Very Model of Postmodern Operetta Plots. (more...) NYMF Notes: Part 2 by Michael Dale - October 05, 2007 Capsule reviews of Such Good Friends, Love Sucks and JC2K (more...) BWW TV: NYMF Dance Preview by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2007 BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek video of a few "dance only" shows currently playing about town as part of NYMF 2007 - click now to watch! (more...) Yates & Levy Star in NYMF Dance Piece 'Platforms' Oct. 4 & 6 by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2007 The New York Musical Theater Festival presents Platforms, a new dance piece starring Deborah Yates and Ted Levy at The Theater at St. Clement's (423 W. 46th St btw 8th & 9th) on Thursday, October 4 at 9PM and Saturday, October 6 at 1PM. Tickets are $20 and available at www.nymf.org or 212-352-3101. (more...) NYMF Broadway Idol 2007 Final Round on Oct 5 by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2007 Three finalists – Auri Marcus, George Psomas and Isabel Santiago – will compete for the title and their very own Ars Nova concert in the final round of NYMF's "Broadway Idol" this Friday, October 5. (more...) Daniel Reichard Brings NYMF 'Kegger 2007' at Ars Nova 10/5 by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2007 Broadway's Daniel Reichard returns to Ars Nova (511 West 54th Street) on Friday, October 5 at 12midnight for "Daniel Reichard: Kegger 2007," a special event part keg party/ part concert as part of the NYMF's concert series in partnership with Ars Nova. (more...) NYMF 'Mud Donahue & Son' Opens Tonight by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival, in association with Melanie Herman, will present the World Premiere of Mud Donahue & Son, a new musical with book by Jeff Hochhauser, based on Jack Donahue's "Letters Of A Hoofer To His Ma," with music by Bob Johnston and lyrics by Johnston & Hochhauser, directed by Tony Award nominated Lynne Taylor-Corbett (Swing!), as part of the 4th Annual NY Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). Performances will run today through October 7 only, with two additional performance added to accommodate the demand for tickets. (more...) Unexpected MicroMusicals Debut at Selected NYMF Shows by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2007 Audiences at selected 2007 New York Musical Theatre Festival performances this week are getting an unexpected bonus: the debut of three original musical shorts as part of the NYMF MicroMusicals Project. (more...) VOTE NOW: Best of New York Musical Theatre Festival 2007 by Contests - October 01, 2007 VOTE NOW for the Best of Fest, NYMF 2007. (more...) NYMF Love Sucks: Punk's Labors Lost by Duncan Pflaster - October 01, 2007 Brandon Patton and Stephen O'Rourke’s punk musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s "Love’s Labors Lost" rocks so hard I think I hurt myself. (more...) NYMF The Last Starfighter: The Hoedown Armada by Duncan Pflaster - October 01, 2007 Fred Landau and Skip Kennon’s musical based on the iconic 1984 sci-fi film is an amusing romp through a trailer park’s recreation of the events of the movie. (more...) BWW TV: Broadway Beat is Back With A Brand New Season! by Broadway Beat - September 30, 2007 Broadway Beat is back from their summer hiatus - but the team has been busier than ever this summer as evident by their 18th season premiere episode. Host Richie Ridge brings you a feature-filled episode with highlights from Xanadu, Seussical, Walmartopia, NYMF and more - right here on BroadwayWorld! Click now to watch! (more...) Photo Flash: 'Maccabeat! The Hanukkah Musical' at NYMF by BWW - September 28, 2007 Maccabeat! The Hanukkah Musical, part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), has only 4 performances left at The Acorn Theatre, (410 W. 42nd St.) (more...) 'Little Egypt' Begins NYMF Performances 9/27 thru 10/5 by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival, in association with HJS Productions, will present the New York premiere of Little Egypt, a new musical with book by Lynn Siefert, with music and lyrics by Gregg Lee Henry, directed by Lisa James, as part of the 4th Annual NY Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). Performances will run September 27 through October 5 only. (more...) NYMF: Bernice Bobs Her Mullet: A Hoot and a Holler by Duncan Pflaster - September 26, 2007 Joe Major’s white-trash musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" is a giggly pleasure. (more...) NYMF Notes: Part I by Michael Dale - September 26, 2007 Capsule reviews of Unlock'd, The Brain From Planet X and Gemini, the Musical (more...) BWW TV: NYMF Video Preview by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2007 BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek video of a slew of NYMF shows currently packing in theater lovers! Catch stars like Lea Delaria, Kate Shindle, Jason Tam, and many more - click now to watch! (more...) Six Broadway Idol Contestants Advance, Round 2 Friday by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2007 Performing their favorite showtunes before a full house at Stitch Bar & Lounge on Friday, six finalists in NYMF's "Broadway Idol" have advanced to this week's second round. (more...) 'Boy in the Bathroom' Adds One More Performance 9/28 by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2007 The Boy in the Bathroom, a new musical with book & lyrics and directed by Michael Lluberes, music and additional lyrics by Joe Maloney, has added another NYMF performance to this fantastic musical's run. The remaining performances are Wednesday the September 26 at 4:30 PM; Friday September 28 at 4:30PM (ADDED SHOW); and Saturday September 29 at 8PM. (more...) Photo Preview: 'Back Home' Begins NYMF Performances 9/24 by BWW - September 24, 2007 Back Home: The War Brides Musical, part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), begins performances tonight, Monday September 24 at The Sage Theater (711 Seventh Avenue), and will continue through Sunday, September 30. (more...) NYMF: I See London, I See France (The Underwear Musical) by Duncan Pflaster - September 23, 2007 "I See London, I See France", Vid Guerrerio and Jeremy Desmon’s new musical about a smart-girl ad exec who falls for her himbo underwear model is funny, modern, and highly entertaining- the perfect package. (more...) Photo Coverage: Broadway Idol 2007 NYMF Round One by Eugene Lovendusky - September 23, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival hosts the second-annual "Broadway Idol," a talent competition seeking to find the newest musical theatre star presented by NYMF, returns this summer for its second season. Broadway veteran Andrea McArdle hosts this year's competition. (more...) Mel & El Offer Free Fagnets at NYMF Ars Nova Concert 9/28 by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2007 The producers of Mel & El: This Show Rhymes have announced a giveaway. Every single audience member at their New York Musical Theatre Festival concert at Ars Nova on Friday, September 28 at 8PM will receive a Limited Edition Fagnet Magnet absolutely free. (more...) Photo Flash: 'Austentatious' at NYMF by BWW - September 21, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents Austentatious, a new comedic musical with book by Matt Board, Jane Caplow, Kate Gavlin, Luisa Hinchliff, and Joe Slabe; music and lyrics by Matt Board and Joe Slabe. (more...) NYMF: The Brain from Planet X is Mindless Entertainment by Duncan Pflaster - September 21, 2007 The Brain from Planet X, a musical by David Wechter and Bruce Kimmel, is a rather lame spoof of 1950s horror films. (more...) Photo Flash: 'Unlock'd' at NYMF by BWW - September 21, 2007 NYMF presents a new musical comedy, Unlock'd, based on the 18th century mock epic poem "The Rape of The Lock by Alexander Pope." With a book and lyrics by Sam Carner, music by Derek Gregor, and is directed by Igor Goldin; plus has music direction by David Andrews Rogers and orchestrations by Tony Award winner Bruce Coughlin. (more...) Who's Your Broadway Idol NYMF 2007? by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2007 Meet each of the 10 contestants for the New York Musical Theatre Festival's 2007 "Broadway Idol" competition. "Broadway Idol," a talent competition seeking to find the newest musical theatre star presented by NYMF, returns this summer for its second season. Broadway veteran Andrea McArdle hosts this year's competition. (more...) Photo Flash: 'Love Kills' at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents the rock-emo musical Love Kills with book, lyrics and music by Kyle Jarrow, now playing at the 45th Street Theater. (more...) Ferland Sings 'Like Love' by TJ Fitzgerald - September 20, 2007 Broadway performer Danielle Ferland discusses her role in the New York Musical Theatre Festival production of "Like Love." (more...) NYMF 'Like Love' Opens Tonight 9/20 at TBG Theatre by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2007 NYMF presents "Like Love" opening tonight at TBG Theatre (more...) 'Sherlock Holmes' Adds Additional NYMF Performance 9/25 by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2007 NYMF presents "Sherlock Holmes (The Early Years)" now playing a seven-show engagement, with an additional performance the evening of September 25. (more...) 'JC2K' NYMF Reading Stars Caplan, Gertner Oct. 1 & 5 by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2007 NYMF's special reading of "JC2K" stars Matt Caplan, Kate Wetherhead, Jared Gertner, James Monroe Iglehart on October 1 and 5 (more...) The Aspiring Spy, Sympathy Jones by Jena Tesse Fox - September 20, 2007 Masi Asare, Brooke Pierce, and Kate Shindle talk about creating a new character and a new musical from page to stage... (more...) BWW TV: Austentatious at NYMF by BroadwayWorld TV - September 19, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival and From the Top Productions will present the New York premiere of Austentatious, featuring Stephanie D'Abruzzo in a musical comedy about a community theatre troupe staging a new production of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. (more...) BWW TV: Bernice Bobs Her Mullet at NYMF by BroadwayWorld TV - September 19, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents Bernice Bobs Her Mullet, with Book, Lyrics and Music by Joe Major. A redneck teenager learns city life isn't all it's cracked up to be. (more...) BWW TV: Emma at NYMF by BroadwayWorld TV - September 19, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents Emma, Jane Austen's classic tale of matchmaking goes awry with book, lyrics and music by Joel Adlen. (more...) BWW TV: The Family Fiorelli at NYMF by BroadwayWorld TV - September 19, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents The Family Fiorelli, with Book and Lyrics by Fred Anthony Marco; Music by Alastair William King. (more...) BWW TV: Gemini the Musical at NYMF by BroadwayWorld TV - September 19, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival and The University of the Arts present Gemini the Musical, by Albert Innaurato (book & lyrics) and Charles Gilbert (music & lyrics), based on the 1977 play, also by Innaurato, which ran for four sold-out years on Broadway. (more...) BWW TV: The Kids Left, The Dog Died, Now What? at NYMF by BroadwayWorld TV - September 19, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents The Kids Left, The Dog Died, Now What? with Book, Lyrics and Music by Carole Lonner (more...) BWW TV: Maccabeat! at NYMF by BroadwayWorld TV - September 19, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents Maccabeat! with book and additional music and lyrics by Chayim Ben Za'ev; Lyrics by Richard Jarboe; Music by Harvey Shield (more...) BWW TV: The Piper at NYMF by BroadwayWorld TV - September 19, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents The Piper, with Book by, Music and Lyrics by Marcus Hummon (more...) BWW TV: The Last Star Fighter at NYMF by BroadwayWorld TV - September 19, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents The Last Star Fighter, with book by Fred Landau; Original Screenplay by Jonathan Betuel; Lyrics and Music by Skip Kennon (more...) Undiscovered Musicals Revealed in 'Naughty!' at NYMF 9/27 by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2007 Naughty! The Musical World of Emmet Taylor Farkas, a new musical comedy by Leo Schwartz, will have its world premiere reading Thursday, September 27 at the Sage Theatre (711 7th Avenue) at 4:30PM & 8PM as part of this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival. Naughty! has been awarded the 2007 NYMF Director's Choice Award. (more...) 'Back Home' Sold-Out 2 NYMF Performances, Others Limited by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2007 Back Home: The War Brides Musical, part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), has sold out two of their seven shows. Performances will be at The Sage Theater (711 Seventh Avenue), and will begin on Monday, September 24, continuing through Sunday, September 30. (more...) 'The Piper,' 'Die Hard' & 'Swingin' Add NYMF Performances by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) is pleased to announce that it has scheduled additional performances for 3 more productions. The Piper has added a show Thursday September 27 at 1PM. Die Hard: The Puppet Musical has added a show Sunday September 30 at 9PM. Going Down Swingin' has added a show Friday October 5 at 11PM (more...) 'Intervention' Now Playing NYMF 9/23, Wins Moss Hart Award by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2007 Center Stage Theatre Company is pleased to announce it had been awarded the Community Theatre Division of the Moss Hart Award from the New England Theatre Conference for is production of Intervention – A Teen Musical Comedy, which is being presented as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival on September 23 at 4:30PM & 8PM at The Acorn Theater. (more...) Contest: Win Tickets to 'The Good Fight' NYMF by Contests - September 18, 2007 WIN TICKETS TO THE GOOD FIGHT! The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has 25 pairs of tickets to give away for The Good Fight, performances on: Thursday, September 20 at 8PM or Friday, September 21 at 4:30PM (more...) Now You Know: What Ann Morrison's Been Up to Since 'Merrily' by Adrienne Onofri - September 18, 2007 Morrison, now costarring in a NYMF show, talks about healing and working after 'Merrily We Roll Along' and returning to NY after 20 years. (more...) Contest: NYMF Jane Austen Mania! Free Tickets & Book by Contests - September 18, 2007 CONTEST: Jane Austen is in the air at this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival, with two new pieces inspired by the famous literary author. Free tickets are available for "Austentatious" and "Emma," plus a copy of a new novel. (more...) Mullet Hall-of-Fame for 'Bernice' Ticket Holders by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2007 Producer Steven Ullman has announced that any ticket holder who shows up to a performance of Bernice Bobs Her Mullet, the new musical which will debut at this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), wearing a mullet (real or fake!), will be inducted into the 'Bernice's Mullet Hall of Fame' at the Julia Miles Theatre. (more...) Photo Flash: 'Bernice Bobs Her Mullet' at NYMF by Peter James Zielinski - September 18, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents a new musical comedy, Bernice Bobs Her Mullet. A redneck teenager learns city life isn't all it's cracked up to be. With Book, Lyrics and Music by Joe Major. (more...) Photo Flash: 'Austentatious' & 'Love Sucks' at NYMF by BWW - September 18, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents two new musicals, "Austentatious" and "Love Sucks." (more...) 'Mud Donahue & Son' Adds 2 More NYMF Performances by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2007 NYMF presents the world premiere of Mud Donahue & Son, a new musical with book by Jeff Hochhauser, with music by Bob Johnston and lyrics by Johnston & Hochhauser, directed by Tony Award Lynne Taylor-Corbett. Performances will run October 2 – 7 only. Two additional performances were added to accommodate the demand for tickets: Thursday, October 4 at 4:30PM and Friday, October 5 at 1PM. (more...) 'Underwear Musical' Begins 7 Day Sold-Out Run 9/18 by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Skivvies Inc. presentation of I See London, I See France (The Underwear Musical) opens Tuesday, September 18 at 8PM for its sold out seven-performance run. (more...) Unlock'd Adds 2 More Shows to NYMF High-Demand Run by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2007 Unlock'd, a new musical comedy presented at the New York Musical Theatre Festival, has just added two performances to its schedule, and will now play a total of eight performances as part of the fourth annual New York Musical Theatre Festival. Performances begin tonight, Monday, September 17 at TBG Theatre. Added performances are Friday, September 21 at 4:30PM and Saturday, September 22 at 1PM. (more...) 'Boy in the Bathroom' Opens Tonight, Adds 2 More Shows by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2007 The NYMF show The Boy in the Bathroom has added two performances to its schedule. The added performances are: Friday, September 21 at 4:30PM and Saturday, September 29 at 1PM. (more...) 'Mel & El' Present Special NYMF Concert at Ars Nova 9/28 by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2007 Fresh from sold out performances at The Laurie Beechman Theatre and The Duplex, Mel & El: This Show Rhymes has been invited to join the ranks of one-night special engagements at the New York Musical Theatre Festival's (NYMF) Concert Series at Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th Street, on Friday, September 28 at 8PM. (more...) Parcells, McAlexander Star in NYMF 'Jungle Queen Debutante' by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2007 Heather Parcells, who currently plays Judy Turner in Broadway's A Chorus Line, will play the young debutante ingénue, Sara Westwood, in NYMF's Jungle Queen Debutante. Joining her as the Jungle Queen is Little Women's Amy McAlexander. (more...) Summerhays Replaces Lawrence in 'Sympathy Jones' at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2007 Tony Award nominated actress Jane Summerhays, last seen on Broadway in The Wild Party, will join the cast of the new musical Sympathy Jones, which will debut at this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...) NYMF Adds Additional Performances for 7 Productions by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) is pleased to announce that it has scheduled additional performances for seven more productions... (more...) Andrea McArdle Hosts NYMF 'Broadway Idol' with Celeb Judges by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2007 "Broadway Idol," a talent competition seeking to find the newest musical theatre star presented by the New York Musical Theatre Festival, returns this summer for its second season. Broadway veteran Andra McArdle will serve as the host of this year's competition. (more...) Harrison Chad Joins Cast of 'Family Fiorelli' at NYMF by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2007 Harrison Chad, star of Tony Kushner's Caroline, or Change, and the Nick Jr. TV show "Dora The Explorer," is set to play Martin Fiorelli in the upcoming production of The Family Fiorelli, as part of The New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...) Broadway Bullet NYMF Segment 16: The Brain From Planet X by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2007 Broadway Bullet is doing 8 weeks of NYMF coverage. In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World! (more...) Sherlock Holmes' Early Years Discovered at NYMF 9/24 by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival and La Vie Productions proudly present Sherlock Holmes (The Early Years), a new musical comedy with music by Jared M. Dembowski, lyrics by Susannah Pearse and a book by Kate Ferguson and Robert Hudson. Sherlock Holmes (The Early Years) is directed by Nona Lloyd, has music supervision by Aaron Gandy. (more...) Photo Flash: 'Like Love' at NYMF Begins 9/20 by BWW - September 11, 2007 The 2007 New York Musical Theatre Festival present Like Love, a new musical with book and lyrics by Barry Jay Kaplan and music by Lewis Flinn. Directed by Lisa Rothe, Like Love plays at the TBG Theatre. (more...) Bush Directs Hummon's 'The Piper' at NYMF 9/19-29 by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival will present the New York premiere of The Piper, a new musical by Grammy Award-winner Marcus Hummon, directed by Michael Bush. Performances will run September 19 – 29. (more...) 'STEP' Kicks into NYMF 9/30 & 10/6 by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival, Soul Steps LLC and Eric Louie present STEP. Performances will take place on Sunday, September 30 at 2PM & 5PM with a recently added performance, due to popular demand, on Saturday, October 6 at 11PM at The 45th Street Theater. (more...) 'Roller Derby' Skates into New NYMF Venue & Schedule by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2007 The much anticipated new musical Roller Derby, being presented as part of this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival, is rolling uptown to a new venue. (more...) Sell-Outs and Extensions for 4 NYMF Shows by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2007 Due to popular ticket-demand, the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) is pleased to announce the following productions have scheduled additional performances. (more...) Cast Announced for NYMF's 'Love Sucks' by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2007 Casting has been announced for the New York Musical Theatre Festival and Courthouse Repertory world premiere of Love Sucks, a punk rock musical with book and lyrics by Stephen O'Rourke and music and lyrics by Brandon Patton. The production is directed by Andrew Goldberg and is being presented at the Julia Miles Theatre. (more...) Dilly & Redd to Star in NYMF's Reading 'Cousins Grimm' 9/24 by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2007 Erin Dilly and Randy Redd will star in the New York Musical Theatre Festival's presentation of a developmental reading of The Cousins Grimm, on Monday, September 24 at 4:30PM & 8PM at The 45th Street Theatre. (more...) War Brides Sing Their Songs 'Back Home' at NYMF, 9/24-30 by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2007 NYMF presents "BACK HOME" with a book by Ron Sproat, music by Christopher Berg, lyrics by Frank Evans and directed by Bick Goss. Performances begin Monday, September 24 through September 30 at The Sage Theatre (more...) Seyb & Lonergan's 'Freshly Tossed' NYMF Special Event 10/1 by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2007 Choreographer Wendy Seyb and Director Mark Lonergan team up to curate Freshly Tossed, a special event at the New York Musical Theatre Festival on October 1 for two performances, 7PM & 9PM at the Theater at St. Clement's. (more...) 'Brain From Planet X' Stars Evan & Bodnar at NYMF by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2007 NYMF presents the New York premiere of The Brain from Planet X, a 1950's sci-fi spoof about alien invasion starring Rob Evan and Amy Bodnar, by David Wechter and Bruce Kimmel. (more...) Innaurato's 'Gemini' Musicalized for NYMF, 9/18 by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival and The University of the Arts present Gemini the Musical, by Albert Innaurato (book & lyrics) and Charles Gilbert (music & lyrics), based on the 1977 play, also by Innaurato, which ran for four sold-out years on Broadway. Directed by Mark Robinson with choreography by Rhonda Miller, this production will play six performances from September 18 to October 1 at The Acorn Theater. (more...) Carner & Gregor's 'Unlock'd' Keys into NYMF 9/17 by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival and La Vie Productions proudly present Unlock'd, a new musical comedy based on the 18th century mock epic poem "The Rape of The Lock" by Alexander Pope, with book and lyrics by Sam Carner and music by Derek Gregor. Unlock'd will play a strictly-limited, six-performance engagement as at TBG Theatre beginning September 17. (more...) Make-Over Musical 'Mullet' Bobs into NYMF Sept. 19-30 by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2007 The full cast and design team has been set for Bernice Bobs Her Mullet, the new musical which will debut at this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). The musical, written by Joe Major and directed by Andy Sandberg, to play six performances at the Julia Miles Theatre September 19 - 30. (more...) Cooper & Alexander Fly into Cast of NYMF 'Last Starfighter' by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2007 Tony Award Winner Chuck Cooper and Broadway veteran Adinah Alexander have joined the cast of The Last Starfighter, presented as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...) Suddenly Summer! Family Musical Sings into NYMF 9/21 & 22 by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Banana Productions will bring the family-show Suddenly Summer! back to the New York stage for only two performances. (more...) NYMF 2007 Announces Complete Schedule by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), now in its fourth year, is a three-week event in NYC that has premiered over 90 musicals in its first three years, becoming the largest musical theatre event in America. Tickets for NYMF productions are available at www.nymf.org or by calling 212-352-3101. This year's Festival will run from September 17 through October 7 with the following schedule of events... (more...) 'Like Love' w/Ferland, Swallow & Walker Debuts at NYMF 9/20 by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2007 The 2007 New York Musical Theatre Festival and Dennis Grimaldi Productions present Like Love, a new musical with book and lyrics by Barry Jay Kaplan and music by Lewis Flinn. Directed by Lisa Rothe, Like Love plays at the TBG Theatre, 312 West 36th Street (between 8th and 9th Ave) beginning September 20. (more...) 'Mud Donahue & Son' Dances into NYMF Oct. 2-7 by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents the world premiere of Mud Donahue & Son, a new musical with book by Jeff Hochhauser, based on Jack Donahue's "Letters Of A Hoofer To His Ma," with music by Bob Johnston and lyrics by Johnston & Hochhauser, directed by Tony Award-nominated Lynne Taylor-Corbett. Performances will run October 2 – 7 only at the 45th Street Theatre. (more...) Donohue, Milla, NYMF, Etc in Any Wednesday Sept Line-Up by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2007 Any Wednesday, the weekly concert-series at the Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble (1972 Broadway at 66th St.) announces its September 2007 line-up. (more...) D'Abruzzo, Hart, Oscar, Shindle & More Join NYMF by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival 2007 boasts a list of several Broadway and Tony Award-winning performers in the casts of this season's musical debuts! (more...) 'Virtuosa,' Words & Music of Clara Schumann, at NYMF 9/19 by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2007 The NYMF presents "Virtuosa, Clara Schumann in Words and Music" by Diane Seymour at the 45th Street Theatre, September 19 & 20. (more...) Schaffel, Patterson, Etc. Set to Go Swingin' at NYMF by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2007 The New York Musical Theater Festival, Beth Morrison Projects & New Sounds Theatre present Going Down Swingin’ (The Don Giovanni Radio Hour) by Peter Hilliard and Matt Boresi (more...) Tam, Takara, Etc. to Enter 'The Yellow Wood' at NYMF by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Gold Modern, Inc. will present The Yellow Wood with book and lyrics by Michelle Elliott and music and lyrics by Danny Larsen at the 2007 New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...) O'Connell, Hickok, Etc. Set for Love Kills at NYMF by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2007 Kyle Jarrow's Love Kills, "a new emo musical," takes a shot at the New York Musical Theatre Festival beginning performances at the 45th Street Theatre beginning September 18. (more...) Oscar & Larsen are 'Such Good Friends' at NYMF, 9/28 by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2007 The NYMF presents the world premiere of Such Good Friends, featuring Tony Award-nominees Liz Larsen and Brad Oscar, a musical comedy with book, music and lyrics by Noel Katz, beginning September 28 at the Julia Miles Theatre. (more...) Siefert & Henry's 'Little Egypt' at NYMF, 9/27 by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2007 The NYMF will present Little Egypt, a new musical with book by Lynn Siefert, with music and lyrics by Gregg Lee Henry, directed by Lisa James. Performances at The Acorn Theatre begin September 27 through October 5, for six shows only. (more...) Newly Revised 'Girl Gang' Kicks into NYMF 9/22 by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2007 A newly revised production of the acclaimed musical "Girl Gang" at The Atlantic Stage 2 begins previews September 22, opening September 24. (more...) Zahler, Stout, Etc. Set for NYMF 'Boy in the Bathroom' by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) in association with Montsgo Project and Geranium Theatre will present The Boy in the Bathroom, a new musical with book and lyrics and directed by Michael Lluberes, music and additional lyrics by Joe Maloney (more...) Baby Boomer Musical Hits NYMF, Sept. 25 by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2007 Carole Lonner's "The Kids Left, The Dog Died, Now What?," the original musical celebrating Baby Boomers, makes its NYMF debut beginning September 25 at TBG Theatre. (more...) DeLaria, Atkinson, Etc. to Skate to NYMF's 'Roller Derby' by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2007 The new musical Roller Derby, which will be presented at this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival, has finalized its cast. (more...) Lawrence, Etc. Join Shindle in NYMF's Sympathy Jones by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2007 The full cast and crew has been announced for the world premiere of the new musical Sympathy Jones, which will debut at this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...) NY Theatre Barn at D-Lounge 8/27 with NYMF Preview by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2007 "New York Theatre Barn in the D-Lounge," provides a sneak-peak at some of the up-coming NYMF productions on Monday, August 27 beginning at 8PM at the D-Lounge. (more...) Kimmel's The Brain from Planet X to Invade NYMF by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Kritzerland, Inc. will present the New York premiere of The Brain from Planet X, a 1950's sci-fi spoof about alien invasion with book by David Wechter and Bruce Kimmel and music, lyrics and direction by Kimmel. (more...) Shakespeare-Inspired 'Love Sucks' to Play at NYMF by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Courthouse Repertory will present the world premiere of Love Sucks (more...) Gelber, Etc. Set for NYMF's 'I See London, I See France' by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2007 NYMF presents "I See London, I See France (The Underwear Musical)" to play TBG Theatre with performances beginning September 18 at 8PM through September 29. (more...) D'Abruzzo to Star in Musical 'Austentatious' at NYMF by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival and From the Top Productions will present the New York premiere of Austentatious, featuring Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Broadway: Avenue Q, Off-Broadway: I Love You Because) in a musical comedy about a community theatre troupe staging a new production of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. (more...) Watkins and Bush Set for NYMF's 'Angle of the Sun' by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Bridge Club Productions will present The Angle of the Sun, a new musical by Rachel Lampert (book and lyrics) and Larry Pressgrove (music) (more...) 'The Yellow Wood' to Grow at NYMF; Wong Directs by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2007 The Award-winning The Yellow Wood written by Michelle Elliott and Daniel Larsen, marks the directorial debut of B.D. Wong at the New York Musical Theatre Festival with performances at The Acorn Theatre beginning September 19. (more...) 'Love Kills' Takes a Shot at NYMF Beginning 9/18 by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2007 Kyle Jarrow's Love Kills, a new emo musical, takes a shot at the New York Musical Theatre Festival beginning performances at the 45th Street Theatre beginning September 18. (more...) NYMF Announces Developmental Series, Concerts, Etc. by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) announced today the 2007 NYMF Developmental Series, Special Events and Ars Nova Concert Series. (more...) The Piper, with Anderson & Noll, Begins 9/18 at NYMF by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival will present the New York premiere of The Piper, a new musical by Grammy Award-winner Marcus Hummon, directed by Michael Bush with performances September 18 – 29. (more...) NY Musical Theatre Festival Announces 2007 Partner Events by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) announced today the 2007 NYMF Partner Events (more...) You're the One That I Want Stars, Etc. Set for NYMF's Tully by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2007 Producer Michael Height will present the world premiere of the new musical drama Tully (In No Particular Order) as part of the New York Musical Theater Festival. (more...) Musical 'Roller Derby' Plays NYMF September 20-28 by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival, Dale Olson & Eugene Harbin will present Roller Derby, an original musical about the hard-hitting sports phenomenon, born in Chicago from the Dance Marathons and Walkathons of the Great Depression (more...) NYMF Tix Now Available; Five Invited Works Shows Added by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2007 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) announced today that tickets for the 2007 festival are now available and bookings are open for those who purchased NYMF memberships (more...) Kate Shindle to Star in NYMF's 'Sympathy Jones' by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2007 Kate Shindle, the current co-star of Broadway’s Legally Blonde, will play the title role in Sympathy Jones, a new musical which will debut at this year’s New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...) NYMF Awards for Excellence Winners Announced by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2006 The New York Musical Theatre Festival has announced the winners of the 2006 NYMF Awards for Excellence, who will be recognized as part of the NYMF 2006 Awards Gala honoring Kevin McCollum (more...) Behind The Limelight: Romance In Modern Times by Michael Dale - October 04, 2006 Christopher Curtis' extremely promising musical explores the life and career of the 20th Century's first world famous person (more...) NYMF Roundup by Jena Tesse Fox - October 01, 2006 Three musicals are reviewed as the NYMF draws to a close. (more...) Flight Of The Lawnchair Man: Let's Go Flying by Michael Dale - October 01, 2006 Start with the gentle humor and imagination of a James Thurber, combine it with a mixture of hip and cute reminiscent of Charles Schulz and propel it with the humanistic passion of Frank Capra and you’ll find yourself in the crazy and charming world of this off-the-wall musical (more...) Old Spring Pike Plays NYMF Concert Tonight by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2006 Indie-acoustic rock n’ roll band Old Springs Pike will perform as part of the New York Musical Theater Festival’s Ars Nova concert series tonight at 8 PM. (more...) Photo Coverage: NYMF's Night of the Hunter by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2006 The Night of the Hunter, the musical thriller based on the classic film, is currently being presented at the New York Musical Theatre Festival through October 1st at the 37 Arts Theatre (more...) White Noise Ends Run Sept. 30; Off-Broadway Transfer? by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2006 Ending its successful limited run, the controversial and critically acclaimed new musical White Noise will play its final performances this weekend at TBG Theater as part of the New York Musical Theater Festival; an Off-Broadway transfer is also in the works (more...) Photo Flash: NYMF's Party Come Here by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2006 Party Come Here, presented as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival, opened on September 25th at the TBG Theatre, where it runs through September 30th (more...) PARTY COME HERE: A Wild Wild PARTY! by Mark Bowers - September 27, 2006 William Shakespeare said "Things sweet to taste prove in digestion sour." Can the same be said in reverse? In the case of Daniel Goldfarb and David Kirshenbaum’s new musical "Party Come Here," – the answer is a resounding Yes! (more...) Photo Flash: NYMF's Party Come Here Opens by Linda Lenzi - September 27, 2006 Party Come Here, presented as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival and starring such talents as Hunter Foster and Kerry Butler, opened on September 25th at the TBG Theatre (312 W. 36th Street), where it runs through September 30th. (more...) NYMF's Three Sides: Caroline's Blog #4 by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2006 Actress Caroline Sheen, of the New York Musical Theatre Festival Musical show "Three Sides," concludes her four-part series of blog entries about her experiences with the new UK-born musical (more...) Photo Flash: Maria Maria Dress Rehearsal by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2006 Hit Korean musical Maria Maria has begun performances Off-Broadway at Gerald W. Lynch Theatre at John Jay College. The productions officially opens October 1 for a run through October 15. (more...) 30 Days of NYMF Day 24: The Night of the Hunter by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2006 Stephen Cole describes the exciting gestation of the NYMF musical The Night of the Hunter (more...) Good and Lost by Amanda Scarpone - September 26, 2006 River's End Offers a Standout Performance in the New York Musical Theater Festival telling a tale of honeymooners gone missing. (more...) Warrior by Jena Tesse Fox - September 25, 2006 (more...) NYMF's Screams of Kitty Genovese Begins Sept. 26 by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2006 The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Kitty G Productions has announced that The Screams of Kitty Genovese, a musical drama inspired by the murder that shocked the nation, will have its NYC premiere as part of Third Annual New York Musical Theatre Festival, beginning performances Tuesday, September 26th, and continuing its limited engagement through October 1st (more...) 30 Days of NYMF Day 23: Party Come Here by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2006 Daniel Goldfarb anxiously describes a bit of the process, his inspirations, and the creation of the musical, "Party Come Here." (more...) Marx, Etc. Set for NYMF 'Business of Show' Seminar by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2006 Jeff Marx will be among the panelists of "The Business of Show" on Thursday, September 28th from 6 to 7:30 PM at the Theatre at St. Clemens (more...) Children Get in F