 Sherie Rene Scott, Alice Ripley, Gavin Creel & Kelli O'Hara Set for NYMF's 2009 'Best of Fest,' 11/22
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2009
NYMF has just announced the winners of their Best of Fest awards. Set to perform at this year's gala are the casts of the winning shows, as well as Sh-K-Boom's own Sherie Rene Scott, Alice Ripley, Gavin Creel, and Kelli O'Hara. The event will take place on Sunday, November 22nd, at 6:30pm at the Edison Ballroom. (more...)
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 New York Musical Theater Festival Announces The Sixth Season Awards Gala To Honor NY1 and Sh-K-Boom Records 11/22
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2009
The New York Musical Theater Festival will honor TV's NY 1 and Sh-K-Boom at its sixth Anniversary Season Awards Gala on Sunday, November 22nd at The Supper Club (230 West 46th Street). The winners of NYMF 2009 Awards for Excellence, which will be all announced later this month, will also be honored at the gala. (more...)
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 NYMF Announces $75 Tickets To The 2009 Awards Gala
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2009
NYMF will make available a limited number of $75 show-only tickets for the Sixth Season Awards Gala honoring Time Warner Cable's NY1 "On Stage" for their commitment to the coverage and encouragement of musical theatre in New York City, Sh-K-Boom & Ghostlight Records for their dedication to the preservation of new musicals and their support of new musical theatre artists, and the winners of the NYMF 2009 Awards for Excellence. (more...)
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 NYMF's 2008 'Next Broadway Sensation' Winner Shawna Hamic Debuts OUTSIDE THE BOX at Joe's Pub, 11/2
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2009
New York Musical Theater Festival's Next Broadway Sensation 2008 winner Shawna Hamic makes her solo concert debut with Outside The Box at Joe's Pub on November 2 at 11:30pm. (more...)
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Sherie Rene Scott, Alice Ripley, Gavin Creel & Kelli O'Hara Set for NYMF's 2009 'Best of Fest,' 11/22
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2009
NYMF has just announced the winners of their Best of Fest awards. Set to perform at this year's gala are the casts of the winning shows, as well as Sh-K-Boom's own Sherie Rene Scott, Alice Ripley, Gavin Creel, and Kelli O'Hara. The event will take place on Sunday, November 22nd, at 6:30pm at the Edison Ballroom. (more...)
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NYMF's 2008 'Next Broadway Sensation' Winner Shawna Hamic Debuts OUTSIDE THE BOX at Joe's Pub, 11/2
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2009
New York Musical Theater Festival's Next Broadway Sensation 2008 winner Shawna Hamic makes her solo concert debut with Outside The Box at Joe's Pub on November 2 at 11:30pm. (more...)
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 The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Extensions for F#@KING UP EVERYTHING and SING, BUT DON'T TELL
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2009
Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances:
F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm
SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm (more...)
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 NYMF and Mass Street Productions Present STREET LIGHTS 10/13-18
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Mass Street Productions/Ryan J. Davis are proud to present the World Premiere of Street Lights, a contemporary musical drama by Joe Drymala. From the creators of the Broadway-bound White Noise, which was a hit at NYMF in 2006, Street Lights features a groundbreaking score that uses modern hip hop, R&B and pop to tell a timeless story in the musical language of today's youth, while creating a bridge to earlier generations by incorporating samples of old civil rights anthems within the modern songs and beats. (more...)
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 CROSS THAT RIVER Runs 10/12-10/18 At TBG Theatre, Part Of NYMF
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2009
CROSS THAT RIVER - A New Musical About the Black West - with music, lyrics and original concept by the celebrated jazz vocalist Allan Harris, book and direction by 4-time Emmy winner Andrew Wilk, and choreography by Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie, - an official selection of the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival, at the TBG Theatre (312 West 36th Street). (more...)
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 NYMF And Mass Street Productions/Ryan J. Davis Present STREET LIGHTS 10/13-18
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Mass Street Productions/Ryan J. Davis are proud to present the World Premiere of Street Lights, a contemporary musical drama by Joe Drymala. From the creators of the Broadway-bound White Noise, which was a hit at NYMF in 2006, Street Lights features a groundbreaking score that uses modern hip hop, R&B and pop to tell a timeless story in the musical language of today's youth, while creating a bridge to earlier generations by incorporating samples of old civil rights anthems within the modern songs and beats. Ryan J. Davis directs a cast of 14 including Carla Duren* (Bway: 110 in the Shade, Hairspray),Chad Carstarphen (Off-Bway: The Conscientious Objector), Miguel Jarquin-Moreland*, Kevin Curtis* (NYMF: Twilight in Manchego, Maccabeat), Gayle Turner* (Bway: The Wiz), Jim Stanek* (Bway: Story of My Life, Lestat, Little Women), Virginia Cavaliere (Regional: High School Musical), Joy Lynn Matthews* (Bway: The Music Man; Marie Christine), Roberto Araujo, Claudeen Benoit, Geri Brown, Jay Garcia*(Off-Bway: Altar Boyz), Ejyp Johnson, and Melissa Joyner all of whom are dedicated to supporting new musicals and whose credits encompass every major regional theater in the country, along with significant achievements in film, television and cabaret. Performances will be held at American Theatre for Actors (Chernuchin), 314 West 54th Street, (bet. 8th & 9th Avenues) in New York City from October 13th-18th.
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 NYMF and Gorgeous Entertainment Present DEEP COVER, 10/12 - 10/17
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Gorgeous Entertainment will present Deep Cover, a noir musical, in performances Monday 10/2, Thursday/10/5, Friday 10/16, and Saturday 10/17 at Sweet Caroline's. (more...)
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 Tony Nominee Willy Falk to Star in LIGHTER: A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Nothing to Lose Productions are proud to present present LIGHTER with Book, Music & Lyrics by Monica Bauer, Music Arrangements by Brent-Alan Huffman, choreography by DJ Salisbury, and directed by Craig J. George.
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 Kevin Earley Stars in SEEING STARS at NYMF Oct 7 - 17
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Seeing Stars the Musical Inc. present the original musical SEEING STARS, Music by Don Breithaupt, Lyrics by Jeff Breithaupt, Book by Shelley McPherson and directed by Jenn Thompson. (more...)
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The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Extensions for F#@KING UP EVERYTHING and SING, BUT DON'T TELL
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2009
Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances:
F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm
SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm (more...)
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 Tap Musical COUNT TO TEN Is An Official Selection For 2009 NYMF, To Play Theater At St. Clements 10/15-17
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and The Group Theatre Too (GTT) present the original tap musical Count to Ten. Book, music and lyrics by Michael Blevins; lyrics by Beth Clary; music by David Wollenberger, Scott Knipe, Bruce Sacks. Count to Ten is an official selection of the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival and plays at The Theater at St. Clements from October 15th through the 17th. (more...)
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 Carrafa Directs Kane, Boardman, Bridges & More In Maltz Jupiter Theatre's ACADEMY At NYMF 10/6-17
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2009
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is excited to announce the all-star cast of Academy, part of the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF)'s Next Link Project. Originally part of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's inaugural Emerging Artist Series in Musical Theater Playwriting, Academy will perform for six performances in New York from October 6 - 17, 2009 at NYMF. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF 2009 - Behind the Scenes Part 3
by BroadwayWorld TV - October 16, 2009
NYMF is the flagship program of National Music Theater Network, Inc., a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization. NYMF 2009 is presented in association with BroadwayWorld.com, Production Resource Group and TheaterMania.com, and is supported by Back Stage, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, BroadwayBox.com, BroadwayInsider.com, Broadway.TV, Clear Channel Spectacolor, DFD-TV, Frank & Camille's Fine Pianos, King Displays, Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, New World Stages, NASDAQ OMX, Next Magazine, Queerty.com, Reuters, Sweet Caroline's, Tekserve, TheMenEvent.com, The Tank, and Times Square Squared. (more...)
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 THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Adds Extra Performances To Its NYMF Run, Shows Added For 10/14, 10/16
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2009
Due to heavy demand for tickets, the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Andy Sandberg (Hair) have announced two additional performances for The Last Smoker in America with Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show, Tony Award Nominee), and Music by Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao, Drama Desk Nominee) on Wednesday afternoon, October 14th at 1:00 p.m. and late night Friday, October 16th at 11:00 p.m. (more...)
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 Mary Birdsong to Appear in LIVE! NUDE! GIRL! in NYMF Reading, 10/15
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2009
Mary Birdsong will appear in a stage reading of NYMF's Live! Nude! Girl! on Oct. 15. The show, about a 1950s housewife who undergoes a dramatic make-over, is written by composer Wayne Barker and lyricist-librettist Donna Kaz. Live! Nude! Girl had a Manhattan reading in January 2008 and will premiere a revised script and score in two NYMF presentations. (more...)
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 NYMF Continues ASCAP Foundation Education Series 10/8 & 10/15
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival continues its partnership with ASCAP to present the its annual Educational Series at Barnes and Noble Booksellers at Lincoln Triangle, 1972 Broadway at 66th Street. The remaining two educational seminars are FREE with seating based on space and availability. (more...)
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Tap Musical COUNT TO TEN Is An Official Selection For 2009 NYMF, To Play Theater At St. Clements 10/15-17
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and The Group Theatre Too (GTT) present the original tap musical Count to Ten. Book, music and lyrics by Michael Blevins; lyrics by Beth Clary; music by David Wollenberger, Scott Knipe, Bruce Sacks. Count to Ten is an official selection of the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival and plays at The Theater at St. Clements from October 15th through the 17th. (more...)
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 NYMF's ACADEMY Gets Reviewed In The NY Times, Adds Additional Show 10/15
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2009
Academy is looking to graduate from NYMF with full honors.
Because of critical acclaim and ticket demand, Academy has added another performance to its schedule at the New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
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 TWITTER WATCH: Jenna Coker-Jones - 'EXCITED about 4:30 performance of @FUEatNYMF today!!'!
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2009
BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter! (more...)
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 PUNK PRINCESS Plays NYMF at St. Clement's 10/14
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Yasmine Lever present PUNK PRINCESS.
Part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's Developmental Series. (more...)
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THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Adds Extra Performances To Its NYMF Run, Shows Added For 10/14, 10/16
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2009
Due to heavy demand for tickets, the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Andy Sandberg (Hair) have announced two additional performances for The Last Smoker in America with Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show, Tony Award Nominee), and Music by Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao, Drama Desk Nominee) on Wednesday afternoon, October 14th at 1:00 p.m. and late night Friday, October 16th at 11:00 p.m. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 29 COUNT TO TEN
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2009
COUNTING TO TEN By Justin Boccitto
Every musical has its journey, and Count To Ten has taken many steps. (more...)
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 IN THERAPY WITH CELINE Opens Tonight 10/13 At Sweet Caroline's Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2009
Celine can't keep a man. Her solution? Therapy! When Celine enlists the help of an unsuspecting therapist we see just how desperate one love sick patient can be in her quest for a relationship that doesn't come with a restraining order. (more...)
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NYMF and Mass Street Productions Present STREET LIGHTS 10/13-18
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Mass Street Productions/Ryan J. Davis are proud to present the World Premiere of Street Lights, a contemporary musical drama by Joe Drymala. From the creators of the Broadway-bound White Noise, which was a hit at NYMF in 2006, Street Lights features a groundbreaking score that uses modern hip hop, R&B and pop to tell a timeless story in the musical language of today's youth, while creating a bridge to earlier generations by incorporating samples of old civil rights anthems within the modern songs and beats. (more...)
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NYMF And Mass Street Productions/Ryan J. Davis Present STREET LIGHTS 10/13-18
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Mass Street Productions/Ryan J. Davis are proud to present the World Premiere of Street Lights, a contemporary musical drama by Joe Drymala. From the creators of the Broadway-bound White Noise, which was a hit at NYMF in 2006, Street Lights features a groundbreaking score that uses modern hip hop, R&B and pop to tell a timeless story in the musical language of today's youth, while creating a bridge to earlier generations by incorporating samples of old civil rights anthems within the modern songs and beats. Ryan J. Davis directs a cast of 14 including Carla Duren* (Bway: 110 in the Shade, Hairspray),Chad Carstarphen (Off-Bway: The Conscientious Objector), Miguel Jarquin-Moreland*, Kevin Curtis* (NYMF: Twilight in Manchego, Maccabeat), Gayle Turner* (Bway: The Wiz), Jim Stanek* (Bway: Story of My Life, Lestat, Little Women), Virginia Cavaliere (Regional: High School Musical), Joy Lynn Matthews* (Bway: The Music Man; Marie Christine), Roberto Araujo, Claudeen Benoit, Geri Brown, Jay Garcia*(Off-Bway: Altar Boyz), Ejyp Johnson, and Melissa Joyner all of whom are dedicated to supporting new musicals and whose credits encompass every major regional theater in the country, along with significant achievements in film, television and cabaret. Performances will be held at American Theatre for Actors (Chernuchin), 314 West 54th Street, (bet. 8th & 9th Avenues) in New York City from October 13th-18th.
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 New York Musical Theatre Festival Adds More Extensions: MO FAYA, ACADEMY And CROSS THAT RIVER
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival, now in its sixth year, has premiered more than 175 new musicals since 2004. The largest musical theatre event in America, NYMF has been hailed as "the Sundance of Musical Theatre," and is widely regarded as the key source for new material and talent discovery. (more...)
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 Writing team Barker and Kaz Present Exclusive Look At Their New Musical LIVE! NUDE !GIRL! at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2009
Live! Nude! Girl! is an official selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's developmental reading series and will receive two AEA readings on October 15th at the festival's 45th Street Theatre venue. (more...)
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 Photo Flash: NYMF's THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Andy Sandberg (Hair) present The Last Smoker in America with Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show, Tony Award Nominee), and Music by Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao, Drama Desk Nominee). (more...)
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 Bay Bridge Productions, Chris Bensinger, & Deborah Taylor Join NYMF's STREET LIGHTS' Producing Team
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Mass Street Productions and Ryan J. Davis have welcomed Bay Bridge Productions, Chris Bensinger, and Deborah Taylor to the Street Lights team of producers. Street Lights is a contemporary musical drama by Joe Drymala featuring a groundbreaking score that uses modern hip hop, R&B, and pop to tell a story in the musical language of today's youth, while creating a bridge to earlier generations by incorporating samples of old civil rights anthems within the modern songs and beats. (more...)
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CROSS THAT RIVER Runs 10/12-10/18 At TBG Theatre, Part Of NYMF
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2009
CROSS THAT RIVER - A New Musical About the Black West - with music, lyrics and original concept by the celebrated jazz vocalist Allan Harris, book and direction by 4-time Emmy winner Andrew Wilk, and choreography by Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie, - an official selection of the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival, at the TBG Theatre (312 West 36th Street). (more...)
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NYMF and Gorgeous Entertainment Present DEEP COVER, 10/12 - 10/17
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Gorgeous Entertainment will present Deep Cover, a noir musical, in performances Monday 10/2, Thursday/10/5, Friday 10/16, and Saturday 10/17 at Sweet Caroline's. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 28 LIVE!NUDE!GIRL!
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2009
Live!Nude!Girl! By Donna Kaz, book and lyrics
In 2004 my piano tuner suggested that I meet composer Wayne Barker. We met, we wrote a few songs and in 2005 we received a commission to write a musical. We talked over many ideas but in the end came up with an original story. This is how "LIVE! NUDE! GIRL! began. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 27 CROSS THAT RIVER
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2009
Cross That River By Geoff Cohen
Synchronicity cannot be ignored. I'm in Phoenix visiting my Sister, when she says, "Hey, I want to take you to this museum that is like 5 minutes away." (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 26 THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2009
The Last Smoker in America presents The Next Step in the Journey By Bill Russell, book and lyrics
I don't smoke...anymore. (more...)
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 Musical Premiere Of LORENZO- THE MAN WHO WROTE MOZART To Play 10/5-11 At New York Musical Theater Festival/Acorn Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2009
Lorenzo-The Man Who Wrote Mozart- is set to premiere off-Broadway on October 5, presented by Maximus Productions, as part of the 2009 New York Musical Theater Festival. (more...)
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 SPRING AWAKENING's Wright Joins NYMF's GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, Runs 9/28-10/11
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2009
Jonathan B. Wright (Spring Awakening - Broadway original cast, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Youth in Revolt) has been cast in the New York premiere of Gay Bride of Frankenstein, a "comic-book-rock-musical" that begins its run at the New York Musical Theatre Festival on September 28. Wright joins fellow Spring Awakening alum, Emma Hunton, completing an outstanding cast which includes Darryl Winslow (Avenue Q, Evil Dead, Unlock'd - NYMF), Jeremiah James (Carousel - London), Dana Aber, Christian D. White, Christopher Hudson Myers and Ashley Kate Adams. (more...)
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 Broadway's Manu Narayan Will Lead THE CURE At NYMF 9/29-10/11
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2009
Manu Narayan (Bombay Dreams on Broadway, subUrbia at Second Stage, The Love Guru starring Mike Myers) will star in the rock and roll vampire musical The Cure, running September 29th-October 11th at the American Theatre of Actors in the upcoming 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival. Written by Mark Weiser, The Cure will feature direction from Elizabeth Lucas (Wild About Harry, The Last Starfighter, and The View From Here at NYMF), and is produced by The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Samantha Saltzman. (more...)
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 Hunton, Winslow & More Join GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN At NYMF, Full Cast & Creative Staff Announced
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2009
Emma Hunton (*Spring Awakening*), Darryl Winslow (*Avenue Q, Evil Dead, Unlock'd - NYMF*), Jeremiah James (*Carousel* - London), Dana Aber, Christian D. White, Christopher Hudson Myers and Ashley Kate Adams will appear in the New York premiere of Gay Bride of Frankenstein at the New York Musical Theatre Festival this September. (more...)
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 Photo Flash: THE HAPPY EMBALMER
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2009
THE HAPPY EMBALMER -- a World-Premiere new musical with book, music and lyrics by Mark Noonan and Nick Oddy, directed and choreographed by Kelly Devine -- is presented by The New York Musical Theatre Festival, starting October 6, 2009 at Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre (410 West 42nd Street, btw 9th and 10th Avenues) in New York City. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF 2009 - MY ILLUSTRIOUS WASTELAND
by BroadwayWorld TV - October 09, 2009
Movie stars are sainted, anti-depressants are mandatory, and a tiny computer resides in every good citizen's brain. My Illustrious Wasteland-equal parts sci-fi epic, social satire, and high-energy rock show-is an exhilarating ride through a wildly imagined future America. Watch as virtual lovers Mogs and Sunny encounter ghoulish tabloid reporters, pushy pop-up windows, terrorist hippies, drug-pushing clergy, and a ruthless Hollywood bad-boy President who presides over his perpetually distracted public. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF 2009 - PLAGUED
by BroadwayWorld TV - October 09, 2009
THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL and Kim Vasquez/ GRAY LADY ENTERTAINMENT, INC. team up again with this year's PLAGUED - A LOVE STORY with book and lyrics by VYNNIE MELI and music by CASEY L. FILIACI. Directed by SAMUEL BUGGELN (Bedbugs!) with musical direction by ZAK SANDLER. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF 2009 - R.R.R.E.D. - Behind the Scenes
by BroadwayWorld TV - October 09, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) & Shea Sullivan presents R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical at the 45th Street Theater. Based on a true study, R.R.R.E.D., with music & lyrics by Katie Thompson & book by Adam Jackman, Patrick Livingston & Katie Thompson, is directed by Andy Sandberg (Tony Award winning Producer of Hair), with musical supervision by Charlie Alterman (Next to Normal). (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 25 STREET LIGHTS
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2009
Street Lights By Joe Drymala, book, music, and lyrics and Ryan J. Davis, director (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: NYMF 2009 - Music Preview
by Monica Simoes - October 09, 2009
NYMF is the flagship program of National Music Theater Network, Inc., a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization. (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: NYMF 2009 - Cast and Creative Teams 'Party Down'
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2009
NYMF is the flagship program of National Music Theater Network, Inc., a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization. (more...)
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 PLAGUED Makes NYMF Debut Friday, 10/9
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2009
THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL and KIM VASQUEZ/ GRAY LADY ENTERTAINMENT, INC. team up again with this year's PLAGUED - A LOVE STORY with book and lyrics by VYNNIE MELI and music by CASEY L. FILIACI. Directed by SAMUEL BUGGELN (Bedbugs!) with musical direction by ZAK SANDLER. (more...)
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 Cassie Wooley Pronounced NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Winner
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2009
Cassie Wooley has won NYMF's 2009 Next Broadway Sensation in the final round that took place Sunday, October 4th at New World Stages. Wooley will receive a special solo concert, co-presented by NYMF and Sh-K-Boom Records, as well as a featured track on an upcoming Stage Stars accompaniment album. (more...)
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 NYMF: F#@king Up Everything
by Duncan Pflaster - October 08, 2009
A charming love story with a conspicuously crass title, David Eric Davis and Sam Forman's "F#@cking Up Everything" is a delightful indie-rock musical. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 24 PLAGUED
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2009
I was scraping snow off the windshield of my rental car with an unopened package of Dentyne and I was laughing. It was May - May! - and I hadn't seen snow since '07. The day before I was walking along the Chattahoochee River in sandals, jasmine filled the air and my azaleas had come and gone. I'd flown in from Atlanta to work on music with Casey Filiaci and I should have known. I grew up in Rochester - and with Casey. But, May? (more...)
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 NYMF's OPEN THE DARK DOOR Opens 10/8
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2009
Open The Dark Door, the indie rock musical by David Lefort Nugent that confronts the modern American justice system, begins it's NYMF run October 8th at the American Theatre of Actors, running through October 17th. Starring in the production at the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival are Broadway's Mary Ellen Ashley (Annie Get Your Gun), Paul Kandel (Tommy, Titanic, Jesus Christ Superstar), Laura Jordan (Cry Baby), and Andrew McGinn (Coast of Utopia). The production features direction from Susanna Gellert (Fugue States at PS 122). (more...)
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 Will Swenson To Guest Star in NYMF's R.R.R.E.D., 10/8
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2009
Hair's Will Swenson will be making a guest cameo appearance in the New York Musical Theatre Festival's production of R.R.R.E.D. on Thursday, October 8th at 11:00pm. (more...)
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 Montalban, Hanlon, Koplin & More Star In NYMF's WHATEVER MAN At 45th Street Theatre 9/29-10/8
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents the world premiere of WHATEVER MAN a new American musical with book, music and lyrics by Benjamin Strouse. WHATVER MAN runs September 29th at 8:00pm, September 30th at 1:00pm, October 2nd at 7:30pm, October 3rd at 1:00 pm, October 4th 8:00pm, and October 8th at 1:00pm at the 45th Street Theatre (354 W. 45th Street). (more...)
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Montalban, Hanlon, Koplin & More Star In NYMF's WHATEVER MAN At 45th Street Theatre 9/29-10/8
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents the world premiere of WHATEVER MAN a new American musical with book, music and lyrics by Benjamin Strouse. WHATVER MAN runs September 29th at 8:00pm, September 30th at 1:00pm, October 2nd at 7:30pm, October 3rd at 1:00 pm, October 4th 8:00pm, and October 8th at 1:00pm at the 45th Street Theatre (354 W. 45th Street). (more...)
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 Nick Spangler Leads 'Fantasy Football: The Musical?' At NYMF 10/1-10/8
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival is proud to present the World Premiere of David Ingber's Bromatic Comedy, Fantasy Football: The Musical?, directed by Adam Arian with musical direction by Brian Usifer and choreography by Nancy Renee Braun. Performances will begin on October 1 -October 8 at The Barrow Group Theatre (312 West 36th Street). (more...)
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NYMF Continues ASCAP Foundation Education Series 10/8 & 10/15
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival continues its partnership with ASCAP to present the its annual Educational Series at Barnes and Noble Booksellers at Lincoln Triangle, 1972 Broadway at 66th Street. The remaining two educational seminars are FREE with seating based on space and availability. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF 2009 - Behind the Scenes Part 2
by BroadwayWorld TV - October 07, 2009
NYMF is the flagship program of National Music Theater Network, Inc., a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization. NYMF 2009 is presented in association with BroadwayWorld.com, Production Resource Group and TheaterMania.com, and is supported by Back Stage, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, BroadwayBox.com, BroadwayInsider.com, Broadway.TV, Clear Channel Spectacolor, DFD-TV, Frank & Camille's Fine Pianos, King Displays, Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, New World Stages, NASDAQ OMX, Next Magazine, Queerty.com, Reuters, Sweet Caroline's, Tekserve, TheMenEvent.com, The Tank, and Times Square Squared. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 23 ALL FALL DOWN
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2009
It is August 17th and we are knee deep in NYMF. Well, really neck deep in NYMF, and we have half a cast. Well, maybe a quarter of cast, but hopefully half. We'll know later today. We have raised 10 percent of our budget. Well, maybe 8 percent. Let me check the couch cushions and our coat pockets. (more...)
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 SEEING STARS To Make NYMF Premiere, Opens 10/7
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Seeing Stars the Musical Inc. present the original musical SEEING STARS, Music by Don Breithaupt, Lyrics by Jeff Breithaupt, Book by Shelley McPherson and directed by Jenn Thompson in the 2009 NYMF. (more...)
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SEEING STARS To Make NYMF Premiere, Opens 10/7
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Seeing Stars the Musical Inc. present the original musical SEEING STARS, Music by Don Breithaupt, Lyrics by Jeff Breithaupt, Book by Shelley McPherson and directed by Jenn Thompson in the 2009 NYMF. (more...)
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Kevin Earley Stars in SEEING STARS at NYMF Oct 7 - 17
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Seeing Stars the Musical Inc. present the original musical SEEING STARS, Music by Don Breithaupt, Lyrics by Jeff Breithaupt, Book by Shelley McPherson and directed by Jenn Thompson. (more...)
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 NYMF: Judas and Me: Jesus is Coming!
by Deborah Blumenthal - October 06, 2009
I feel like I’ve seen the token Biblical story festival show before – maybe too many times. There always seems to be one. So, forgive me for saying I was a little skeptical. But I chose to see Judas and Me on account of its multi-layered pedigree – cast, creative team, all around were packed with names I love. And maybe that’s why, of all those Bible story musicals, it’s definitely my favorite. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 22 OPEN THE DARK DOOR
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2009
Something Rotten in the City of Mortland from Open The Dark Door By Patrice Miller (more...)
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 THE HAPPY EMBALMER With Daniel Reichard & Tituss Burgess Plays As Part of 2009 NYMF, Opens 10/6 At Acorn Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2009
THE HAPPY EMBALMER -- a World-Premiere new musical with book, music and lyrics by Mark Noonan and Nick Oddy, directed and choreographed by Kelly Devine -- is presented by The New York Musical Theatre Festival, starting October 6, 2009 at Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre (410 West 42nd Street, btw 9th and 10th Avenues) in New York City. (more...)
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Carrafa Directs Kane, Boardman, Bridges & More In Maltz Jupiter Theatre's ACADEMY At NYMF 10/6-17
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2009
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is excited to announce the all-star cast of Academy, part of the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF)'s Next Link Project. Originally part of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's inaugural Emerging Artist Series in Musical Theater Playwriting, Academy will perform for six performances in New York from October 6 - 17, 2009 at NYMF. (more...)
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 The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces More Extensions: R.R.R.E.D: A Secret Musical and Gay Bride of Frankenstein
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009
Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances this week: R.R.R.E.D: A Secret Musical - Thursday, Oct. 8 at 11pm Gay Bride of Frankenstein - Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11pm (more...)
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SEEING STARS To Make NYMF Premiere, Opens 10/7
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Seeing Stars the Musical Inc. present the original musical SEEING STARS, Music by Don Breithaupt, Lyrics by Jeff Breithaupt, Book by Shelley McPherson and directed by Jenn Thompson in the 2009 NYMF. (more...)
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Mary Birdsong to Appear in LIVE! NUDE! GIRL! in NYMF Reading, 10/15
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009
Mary Birdsong will appear in a stage reading of NYMF's Live! Nude! Girl! on Oct. 15. The show, about a 1950s housewife who undergoes a dramatic make-over, is written by composer Wayne Barker and lyricist-librettist Donna Kaz. Live! Nude! Girl had a Manhattan reading in January 2008 and will premiere a revised script and score in two NYMF presentations. (more...)
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NYMF and Gorgeous Entertainment Present DEEP COVER, 10/12 - 10/17
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Gorgeous Entertainment will present Deep Cover, a noir musical, in performances Monday 10/2, Thursday/10/5, Friday 10/16, and Saturday 10/17 at Sweet Caroline's. (more...)
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 Photo Flash: NYMF's THE TOYMAKER
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009
THE NEW YORK NEW MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL and Bryan Putnam INK are pleased to announce the world premiere production of THE TOYMAKER, directed by Lawrence Edelson. THE TOYMAKER will play a limited engagement at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036.) Performances begin Monday, October 5 and continue through Sunday, October 18. (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Mitchell, Trujillo & Devine Visit NYMF's UNDER FIRE
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009
John Bonanni, Big Fish Big Pond, Ltd and the New York Musical Theater Festival present the world premiere of Under Fire, a new musical set in the late 1970's during the bloody revolution in El Mirado, and based upon the 1983 motion picture of the same title. Directed, book and lyrics by Tony Nominee and Emmy award winner Barry Harman (ROMANCE/ROMANCE, THE Carol Burnett SHOW, ALL IN THE FAMILY) and music by Broadway composer Grant Sturiale (OLYMPUS ON MY MIND). Under Fire will feature choreography by Jonathan Cerullo. (more...)
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Will Swenson To Guest Star in NYMF's R.R.R.E.D., 10/8
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009
Hair's Will Swenson will be making a guest cameo appearance in the New York Musical Theatre Festival's production of R.R.R.E.D. on Thursday, October 8th at 11:00pm. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 21 ACADEMY
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009
Academy
By John Mercurio, book, music, and lyrics
ACADEMY has been in school for some time. Much like a kid braving high school, over time, the show's voice has changed; it learned to stand up for itself and it got, well, just smarter. Much of this maturity occurred thanks to the venerable student body that passed through its oak-paneled halls: (more...)
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Tony Nominee Willy Falk to Star in LIGHTER: A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Nothing to Lose Productions are proud to present present LIGHTER with Book, Music & Lyrics by Monica Bauer, Music Arrangements by Brent-Alan Huffman, choreography by DJ Salisbury, and directed by Craig J. George.
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Musical Premiere Of LORENZO- THE MAN WHO WROTE MOZART To Play 10/5-11 At New York Musical Theater Festival/Acorn Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009
Lorenzo-The Man Who Wrote Mozart- is set to premiere off-Broadway on October 5, presented by Maximus Productions, as part of the 2009 New York Musical Theater Festival. (more...)
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 Jessica Phillips Joins NYMF's RATED RSO 10/5
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009
On October 5, multi-award winning composer and lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver brings sexy schoolteachers, provocative rent-boys, obsessive homicidal teenagers, and fairy dust to rock out at NYMF! Shows at 7:00pm and 9:30pm. (more...)
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Tony Nominee Willy Falk to Star in LIGHTER: A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Nothing to Lose Productions are proud to present present LIGHTER with Book, Music & Lyrics by Monica Bauer, Music Arrangements by Brent-Alan Huffman, choreography by DJ Salisbury, and directed by Craig J. George.
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Musical Premiere Of LORENZO- THE MAN WHO WROTE MOZART To Play 10/5-11 At New York Musical Theater Festival/Acorn Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009
Lorenzo-The Man Who Wrote Mozart- is set to premiere off-Broadway on October 5, presented by Maximus Productions, as part of the 2009 New York Musical Theater Festival. (more...)
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Jessica Phillips Joins NYMF's RATED RSO 10/5
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009
On October 5, multi-award winning composer and lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver brings sexy schoolteachers, provocative rent-boys, obsessive homicidal teenagers, and fairy dust to rock out at NYMF! Shows at 7:00pm and 9:30pm. (more...)
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 NYMF: Max Understood: The State of the Autistic
by Duncan Pflaster - October 04, 2009
Nancy Carlin and Michael Rasbury’s musical “Max Understood” is quite unlike most musical theatre fare: an imagined trip into the mind of an autistic child, through new-age music and sampled sounds. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 20 F#@KING UP EVERYTHING
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2009
F#@KING UP EVERYTHING By Noah Weisberg, actor
A letter to my Mother:Dear Mom, I'd like to thank you (and Dad) for your constant support of my choice to be an actor. You always taught me to approach my career with dignity and respect. (more...)
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 LETTERS TO DADDY, Jr. Plays NYMF At Manhattan Movement and Arts Center 10/4
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2009
Letters To Daddy, Jr., a contemporary musical that celebrates life through the eyes of a child written and produced by Center Stages' JILL JAYSEN with music and lyrics by MARK SHEPARD and conceived by 4e Productions will be presented as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), Letters to Daddy, Jr. will be presented for two performances only Sunday, October 4th at 1pm and 4pm at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, 248 West 60th Street between Amsterdam and West End Avenue. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF 2009 - THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA - Part 2
by BroadwayWorld TV - October 03, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Andy Sandberg (Hair) present The Last Smoker in America with Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show, Tony Award Nominee), and Music by Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao, Drama Desk Nominee). (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 19 RAINBOW AROUND THE SUN
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2009
Rainbow Around the Sun
By Matthew Alvin Brown, music and lyrics
Why Are There So Many Songs About Rainbows??? (more...)
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 R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical to Run at NYMF Starring Balser and Deitch Oct. 1 -3
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) & Shea Sullivan will present R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical for FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY, October 1-3 at the 45th Street Theater. Based on a true study, R.R.R.E.D., with music & lyrics by Katie Thompson & book by Adam Jackman, Patrick Livingston & Katie Thompson, is directed by Andy Sandberg (Tony Award winning Producer of Hair), with musical supervision by Charlie Alterman (Next to Normal). (more...)
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 ENCORE! Gets An Encore At NYMF, 4th Show Added For 10/2 At 5pm
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company present The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company (DGDC) in ENCORE, conceived, directed and choreographed by Daniel Gwirtzman. (more...)
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ENCORE! Gets An Encore At NYMF, 4th Show Added For 10/2 At 5pm
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company present The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company (DGDC) in ENCORE, conceived, directed and choreographed by Daniel Gwirtzman. (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Soap Stars & Director/Choreographer Patricia Meet The Cast of UNDER FIRE
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2009
John Bonanni, Big Fish Big Pond, Ltd and the New York Musical Theater Festival present the world premiere of Under Fire, a new musical set in the late 1970's during the bloody revolution in El Mirado, and based upon the 1983 motion picture of the same title. (more...)
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 NYMF's CROSS THAT RIVER Partners With Ted Turner's Ted's Montana Grill
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2009
The new musical CROSS THAT RIVER - about a runaway slave named Blue, who escapes to Texas to become one of America's first Black Cowboys - will form an exclusive restaurant partnership with Ted's Montana Grill - the classic American Grill, helmed by media entrepreneur Ted Turner and acclaimed restaurateur George McKerrow Jr. The announcement was made by CROSS THAT RIVER producer Patricia Harris. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF 2009 - Behind the Scenes!
by BroadwayWorld TV - October 02, 2009
NYMF is the flagship program of National Music Theater Network, Inc., a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 18 RATED RSO
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2009
Attention Theatregoers: This Show is Rated RSO
By Ryan Scott Oliver, music and lyrics (more...)
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New York Musical Theater Festival Announces The Sixth Season Awards Gala To Honor NY1 and Sh-K-Boom Records 11/22
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2009
The New York Musical Theater Festival will honor TV's NY 1 and Sh-K-Boom at its sixth Anniversary Season Awards Gala on Sunday, November 22nd at The Supper Club (230 West 46th Street). The winners of NYMF 2009 Awards for Excellence, which will be all announced later this month, will also be honored at the gala. (more...)
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PUNK PRINCESS Plays NYMF at St. Clement's 10/14
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Yasmine Lever present PUNK PRINCESS.
Part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's Developmental Series. (more...)
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 Photo Flash: MARRYING MEG Rehearsals
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2009
THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL and BRIERPATCH PRODUCTIONS are pleased to announce the world premiere production of MARRYING MEG, directed by Dave Solomon. MARRYING MEG will play a limited engagement at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036.) Performances begin Tuesday, September 29 and continue through Sunday, October 6. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 17 RRRED
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2009
R.R.R.E.D. --- A Secret Musical "The Redheaded Revolution Begins!" ( and "An Envious Addendum")
By Katie Thompson, book, music, and lyrics (and Andy Sandberg, director) (more...)
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Nick Spangler Leads 'Fantasy Football: The Musical?' At NYMF 10/1-10/8
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival is proud to present the World Premiere of David Ingber's Bromatic Comedy, Fantasy Football: The Musical?, directed by Adam Arian with musical direction by Brian Usifer and choreography by Nancy Renee Braun. Performances will begin on October 1 -October 8 at The Barrow Group Theatre (312 West 36th Street). (more...)
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 NYMF Announces Three Finalists for 'Next Broadway Sensation,' Groff, Sheik, Case And Cornman To Judge
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2009
The final round of NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation will take place starting at 9:30pm this Sunday, October 4th at New World Stages, with Susan Blackwell ([title of show]) hosting. The panel of judges this week includes Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening), Kacie Sheik (Hair), Allison Case (Hair), and Vice President of Sh-K-Boom Records Noah Cornman. The three finalists for NYMF's " Next Broadway Sensation" are Nathan Brisby, Lyle Colby Mackston and Cassie Wooley. (more...)
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 Theater League Awards Grant to F#@KING UP EVERYTHING
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2009
The Theatre League's Fund for New Musicals is proud to announce one of its newest recipients, David Eric Davis and Sam Foreman's F#@KING UP EVERYTHING, as it gears up to premiere at the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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 Photo Flash: NYMF's UNDER FIRE Rehearsals
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2009
John Bonanni, Big Fish Big Pond, Ltd and the New York Musical Theater Festival present the world premiere of Under Fire, a new musical set in the late 1970's during the bloody revolution in El Mirado, and based upon the 1983 motion picture of the same title. (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: NYMF 2009 - R.R.R.E.D. Part 2
by BroadwayWorld TV - September 30, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) & Shea Sullivan will present R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical for FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY, October 1-3 at the 45th Street Theater. Based on a true study, R.R.R.E.D., with music & lyrics by Katie Thompson & book by Adam Jackman, Patrick Livingston & Katie Thompson, is directed by Andy Sandberg (Tony Award winning Producer of Hair), with musical supervision by Charlie Alterman (Next to Normal). (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: NYMF 2009 - MY SCARY GIRL Part 2
by BroadwayWorld TV - September 30, 2009
My Scary Girl has Book and Lyrics by Kyoung-Ae Kang; Music by Will Aronson (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 16 THE GREENWOOD TREE
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2009
The Greenwood Tree By Will Reynolds, music and concept
Shakespeare is sexy. Right? When I first discovered the sonnets during an acting project at Carnegie Mellon, I couldn't put them down. (more...)
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 UNDER FIRE Plays The New York Musical Theater Fest The Theater at St. Clement's, Opens 9/30
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2009
John Bonanni, Big Fish Big Pond, Ltd and the New York Musical Theater Festival present the world premiere of Under Fire, a new musical set in the late 1970's during the bloody revolution in El Mirado, and based upon the 1983 motion picture of the same title. (more...)
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 Cluett, Davis, Downey, Fuentes & More Cast In ANDY WARHOL WAS RIGHT, Opens 9/30 At Manhattan Movement & Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2009
Casting is complete for Andy Warhol Was Right, a new multimedia dance production conceived by Melinda Atwood, Sammy Buck, Dan Acquisto, Daryl Gray, Giovanna Sardelli, and Shea Sullivan, premiering in the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, running from September 30th through October 4th. (more...)
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 Photo Flash: NYMF 2009 - THE HAPPY EMBALMER In Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2009
THE HAPPY EMBALMER -- a World-Premiere new musical with book, music and lyrics by Mark Noonan and Nick Oddy, directed and choreographed by Kelly Devine -- is presented by The New York Musical Theatre Festival, starting October 6, 2009 at Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre (410 West 42nd Street, btw 9th and 10th Avenues) in New York City. (more...)
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The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Extensions for F#@KING UP EVERYTHING and SING, BUT DON'T TELL
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2009
Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances:
F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm
SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm (more...)
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ENCORE! Gets An Encore At NYMF, 4th Show Added For 10/2 At 5pm
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company present The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company (DGDC) in ENCORE, conceived, directed and choreographed by Daniel Gwirtzman. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 15 MY SCARY GIRL
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2009
My Scary Girl By Kyoungae Kang, lyrics and book
How can I make homicide funny? I had often heard that it is not easy to create a good horror musical. (more...)
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Broadway's Manu Narayan Will Lead THE CURE At NYMF 9/29-10/11
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2009
Manu Narayan (Bombay Dreams on Broadway, subUrbia at Second Stage, The Love Guru starring Mike Myers) will star in the rock and roll vampire musical The Cure, running September 29th-October 11th at the American Theatre of Actors in the upcoming 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival. Written by Mark Weiser, The Cure will feature direction from Elizabeth Lucas (Wild About Harry, The Last Starfighter, and The View From Here at NYMF), and is produced by The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Samantha Saltzman. (more...)
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Montalban, Hanlon, Koplin & More Star In NYMF's WHATEVER MAN At 45th Street Theatre 9/29-10/8
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents the world premiere of WHATEVER MAN a new American musical with book, music and lyrics by Benjamin Strouse. WHATVER MAN runs September 29th at 8:00pm, September 30th at 1:00pm, October 2nd at 7:30pm, October 3rd at 1:00 pm, October 4th 8:00pm, and October 8th at 1:00pm at the 45th Street Theatre (354 W. 45th Street). (more...)
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 LIBERTY: A NEW MUSICAL to Premiere September 29 at NYMF; Casting to Be Announced Shortly
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2009
Producer Theresa Wozunk and the New York Musical Theater Festival present a world premiere concert presentation of LIBERTY: A NEW MUSICAL for one night only on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 8 p.m. at Theatre Row?s Acorn Theatre (410 W 42nd Street). Casting will be announced shortly. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF 2009 - ENCORE Part II
by BroadwayWorld TV - September 28, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company present The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company (DGDC) in ENCORE, conceived, directed and choreographed by Daniel Gwirtzman. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF 2009 - THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA
by BroadwayWorld TV - September 28, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Andy Sandberg (Hair) present The Last Smoker in America with Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show, Tony Award Nominee), and Music by Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao, Drama Desk Nominee). (more...)
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SEEING STARS To Make NYMF Premiere, Opens 10/7
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Seeing Stars the Musical Inc. present the original musical SEEING STARS, Music by Don Breithaupt, Lyrics by Jeff Breithaupt, Book by Shelley McPherson and directed by Jenn Thompson in the 2009 NYMF. (more...)
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 Photo Flash: NYMF's THE HAPPY EMBALMER Rehearsals
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2009
THE HAPPY EMBALMER -- a World-Premiere new musical with book, music and lyrics by Mark Noonan and Nick Oddy, directed and choreographed by Kelly Devine -- is presented by The New York Musical Theatre Festival, starting October 6, 2009 at Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre (410 West 42nd Street, btw 9th and 10th Avenues) in New York City. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 14 ANDY WARHOL WAS RIGHT
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2009
Andy Warhol Was Right
By Sammy Buck, Book
The best part of starting a new show is research. When Dan Acquisto and I began writing Like You Like It (NYMF 04), which sets Shakespeare's As You Like It in the 1980s, it was all about watching old John Hughes flicks (may he rest in peace). (more...)
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Hunton, Winslow & More Join GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN At NYMF, Full Cast & Creative Staff Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2009
Emma Hunton (*Spring Awakening*), Darryl Winslow (*Avenue Q, Evil Dead, Unlock'd - NYMF*), Jeremiah James (*Carousel* - London), Dana Aber, Christian D. White, Christopher Hudson Myers and Ashley Kate Adams will appear in the New York premiere of Gay Bride of Frankenstein at the New York Musical Theatre Festival this September. (more...)
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SPRING AWAKENING's Wright Joins NYMF's GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, Runs 9/28-10/11
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2009
Jonathan B. Wright (Spring Awakening - Broadway original cast, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Youth in Revolt) has been cast in the New York premiere of Gay Bride of Frankenstein, a "comic-book-rock-musical" that begins its run at the New York Musical Theatre Festival on September 28. Wright joins fellow Spring Awakening alum, Emma Hunton, completing an outstanding cast which includes Darryl Winslow (Avenue Q, Evil Dead, Unlock'd - NYMF), Jeremiah James (Carousel - London), Dana Aber, Christian D. White, Christopher Hudson Myers and Ashley Kate Adams. (more...)
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 Largest Ever Cast of 30 Announced for HURRICANE at NYMF Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Kellner-Avery Productions proudly present the World Premiere of HURRICANE. This epic new musical takes an all-but-forgotten moment in history and brings it to life with the largest cast in NYMF history, 30 in all. Directed by Michael Bush, HURICANE features a book by Michael Holland and Eric Bernat, and music and lyrics by Michael Holland. Performances begin September 28 at The Theatre at St. Clements. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 13 FAT CAMP
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2009
Fat Camp By Randy Blair, book and lyrics and Timothy Michael Drucker, book
OPRAH-(In classic Oprah "excited" delivery.)
Oooookaaaaaay! We're back and talking teenage obesity. Our next guests are the writers of a new musical taking the world by storm and tackling this very issue. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 12 THE TOYMAKER
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2009
THE TOYMAKER a new musical
By BRYAN PUTNAM, book, music, and lyrics
A good friend once described creativity as a river that is flowing just above our heads, constantly moving, always changing, that we can reach up into and grab onto whatever happens to be floating by at that moment. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF 2009 - R.R.R.E.D.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) & Shea Sullivan will present R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical for FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY, October 1-3 at the 45th Street Theater. Based on a true study, R.R.R.E.D., with music & lyrics by Katie Thompson & book by Adam Jackman, Patrick Livingston & Katie Thompson, is directed by Andy Sandberg (Tony Award winning Producer of Hair), with musical supervision by Charlie Alterman (Next to Normal). (more...)
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 NYMF's OPEN THE DARK DOOR Completes Casting
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2009
Full casting has been announced for OPEN THE DARK DOOR, an indie rock musical by David Lefort Nugent that confronts the modern American justice system. Starring in the production at the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival are Broadway's Mary Ellen Ashley (Annie Get Your Gun), Paul Kandel (Tommy, Titanic, Jesus Christ Superstar), Laura Jordan (Cry Baby), and Andrew McGinn (Coast of Utopia). The production will feature direction from Susanna Gellert (Fugue States at PS 122) and runs from October 8th to October 17th at the American Theatre of Actors. (more...)
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 Tovah Feldshuh To Appear in NYMF's R.R.R.E.D
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2009
Four-time Tony nominee Tovah Feldshuh will make the celebrity guest cameo in the NYMF's R.R.E.D.: A SECRET MUSICAL during the 1pm and 11pm performances R.R.R.E.D. is performing at the 45th Street Theater. She will sing a song written specifically for her. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 11 LIGHTER
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2009
GETTING "LIGHTER' AT NYMF By Monica Bauer, libretto, music, and lyrics. Putting on a new musical at NYMF is like creating a steamship out of popsicle sticks and crazy glue. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF 2009 - MY SCARY GIRL
by BroadwayWorld TV - September 24, 2009
Dae-woo's been saving his first kiss for someone like Mi-Na but is she as perfect as she seems? Things get weird for a naïve professor when he realizes his new girlfriend may be a seductive serial killer. Based on the hit Korean film and featuring the cast of the award-winning Seoul production, this darkly unpredictable romantic comedy knows that love and trust should go hand in hand... even when there's a severed limb hiding in the kimchi fridge. Performed in Korean with English supertitles. (more...)
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 SEEING STARS To Make NYMF Premiere
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Seeing Stars the Musical Inc. present the original musical SEEING STARS, Music by Don Breithaupt, Lyrics by Jeff Breithaupt, Book by Shelley McPherson and directed by Jenn Thompson in the 2009 NYMF. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF 2009 - ENCORE
by BroadwayWorld TV - September 24, 2009
Presenting a behind-the-scenes perspective, ENCORE gives audiences rare insight into a troupe of Broadway dancers preparing to go on the road under the pressure of a fastidious and demanding choreographer (more...)
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 NYMF Announces Extensions for ACADEMY, FAT CAMP, HURRICANE & More
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2009
Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances (more...)
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 NYMF Announces Extensions For ACADEMY, FAT CAMP, FANTASY FOOTBALL and HURRICANE
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2009
Due to popular demand, the NYMF has announced the following performance additions for the hits ACADEMY, FAT CAMP, FANTASY FOOTBALL, and HURRICANE:
ACADEMY - Thursday, Oct. 8 at 5pm
FAT CAMP - Thursday, Oct. 8 at 1pm
FANTASY FOOTBALL ? Thursday, Oct. 8 at 11pm
HURRICANE - Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 5pm (more...)
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Jessica Phillips Joins NYMF's RATED RSO 10/5
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2009
On October 5, multi-award winning composer and lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver brings sexy schoolteachers, provocative rent-boys, obsessive homicidal teenagers, and fairy dust to rock out at NYMF! Shows at 7:00pm and 9:30pm. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 10 ENCORE
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2009
Encore By Daniel Gwirtzman, choreographer
One week to opening. Can't believe it. I'm hoping this transitional summer to fall week will feel long, that each day and hour will not race away. And why would that slowdown happen now? No time to think. Costumes to purchase! (more...)
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ENCORE! Gets An Encore At NYMF, 4th Show Added For 10/2 At 5pm
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company present The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company (DGDC) in ENCORE, conceived, directed and choreographed by Daniel Gwirtzman. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 9 UNDER FIRE
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2009
UNDER FIRE By Robert Sherrill- Here I sit in my first production meeting with composer Grant Sturiale, along with writer/director Barry Harman, Producer John Bonanni, and designer Merope Vachlioti. (more...)
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NYMF And Mass Street Productions/Ryan J. Davis Present STREET LIGHTS 10/13-18
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Mass Street Productions/Ryan J. Davis are proud to present the World Premiere of Street Lights, a contemporary musical drama by Joe Drymala. From the creators of the Broadway-bound White Noise, which was a hit at NYMF in 2006, Street Lights features a groundbreaking score that uses modern hip hop, R&B and pop to tell a timeless story in the musical language of today's youth, while creating a bridge to earlier generations by incorporating samples of old civil rights anthems within the modern songs and beats. Ryan J. Davis directs a cast of 14 including Carla Duren* (Bway: 110 in the Shade, Hairspray),Chad Carstarphen (Off-Bway: The Conscientious Objector), Miguel Jarquin-Moreland*, Kevin Curtis* (NYMF: Twilight in Manchego, Maccabeat), Gayle Turner* (Bway: The Wiz), Jim Stanek* (Bway: Story of My Life, Lestat, Little Women), Virginia Cavaliere (Regional: High School Musical), Joy Lynn Matthews* (Bway: The Music Man; Marie Christine), Roberto Araujo, Claudeen Benoit, Geri Brown, Jay Garcia*(Off-Bway: Altar Boyz), Ejyp Johnson, and Melissa Joyner all of whom are dedicated to supporting new musicals and whose credits encompass every major regional theater in the country, along with significant achievements in film, television and cabaret. Performances will be held at American Theatre for Actors (Chernuchin), 314 West 54th Street, (bet. 8th & 9th Avenues) in New York City from October 13th-18th.
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Musical Premiere Of LORENZO- THE MAN WHO WROTE MOZART To Play 10/5-11 At New York Musical Theater Festival/Acorn Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2009
Lorenzo-The Man Who Wrote Mozart- is set to premiere off-Broadway on October 5, presented by Maximus Productions, as part of the 2009 New York Musical Theater Festival. (more...)
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CROSS THAT RIVER Runs 10/12-10/18 At TBG Theatre, Part Of NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2009
CROSS THAT RIVER - A New Musical About the Black West - with music, lyrics and original concept by the celebrated jazz vocalist Allan Harris, book and direction by 4-time Emmy winner Andrew Wilk, and choreography by Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie, - an official selection of the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival, at the TBG Theatre (312 West 36th Street). (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF 2009 - OPEN THE DARK DOOR
by BroadwayWorld TV - September 22, 2009
Banned in Russia, David Lefort Nugent brings his next show, Open the Dark Door, to The New York Musical Theatre Festival beginning October 8th at 8pm. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 8 HURRICANE
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2009
Hurricane By Eric Bernat, book I am almost 100 years old!
Several years ago, while feeding me a banana mashed together with donepezil and ginkgo biloba, Michael Holland mentioned to me that he was starting to write a new musical. (more...)
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 BWW INTERVIEWS: Hanlon Says 'Whatever Man'
by TJ Fitzgerald - September 21, 2009
Actor Colin Hanlon talks about his new role in New York Musical Theatre Festival show. (more...)
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Cluett, Davis, Downey, Fuentes & More Cast In ANDY WARHOL WAS RIGHT, Opens 9/30 At Manhattan Movement & Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2009
Casting is complete for Andy Warhol Was Right, a new multimedia dance production conceived by Melinda Atwood, Sammy Buck, Dan Acquisto, Daryl Gray, Giovanna Sardelli, and Shea Sullivan, premiering in the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, running from September 30th through October 4th. (more...)
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30 Days Of NYMF: Day 5 WHATEVER MAN
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2009
Whatever Man By Benjamin Strouse, Book, Music, and Lyrics
Imagine this. A really hot girl says you she'll go see this big-budget action-adventure movie that looks totally amazing. (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF: Day 6 MY ILLUSTRIOUS WASTELAND
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2009
My Illustrious Wasteland By Tod Kimbro, book, music, and lyrics
"I think our friendship is old enough to vote," I said. Laughing, Julia replied, "I'm Facebooking that right now!" (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF: Day 7 FANTASY FOOTBALL: The Musical?
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2009
We are absolutely thrilled that "Fantasy Football: The Musical?" will be premiering at NYMF! Over the last few months, however, I have gotten the same questions, over and over. So, without further ado... (more...)
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 NYMF's Vampire Rock Musical THE CURE Holds Broadway Blood Drive 9/20 At The Theater At HA!
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2009
The vampire rock musical The Cure will sponsor a Broadway blood drive through the New York Blood Bank on Sunday, September 20th from 12noon-5pm at the Theater at HA! (at 163 West 46th Street). (more...)
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 Diana Degarmo To Star in LIBERTY: A NEW MUSICAL at the NYMF Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2009
Diana Degarmo, star of the Off-Broadway hit The TOXIC AVENGER; will play the title role in a one-night-only, concert presentation of LIBERTY: A NEW MUSICAL. Produced by the New York Musical Theater Festival and Theresa Wozunk, LIBERTY: A NEW MUSICAL will make its premiere at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at Theatre Row?s Acorn Theatre (410 W 42nd Street). Additional casting will be announced shortly. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 4 THE CURE
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2009
The Cure By Mark Weiser, story and songs
Having spent my wayward youth around the club scene, I have seen my share of sexy tableaus, complete with steamy, writhing bodies. (more...)
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THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Adds Extra Performances To Its NYMF Run, Shows Added For 10/14, 10/16
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2009
Due to heavy demand for tickets, the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Andy Sandberg (Hair) have announced two additional performances for The Last Smoker in America with Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show, Tony Award Nominee), and Music by Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao, Drama Desk Nominee) on Wednesday afternoon, October 14th at 1:00 p.m. and late night Friday, October 16th at 11:00 p.m. (more...)
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THE HAPPY EMBALMER With Daniel Reichard & Tituss Burgess Plays As Part of 2009 NYMF, Opens 10/6 At Acorn Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2009
THE HAPPY EMBALMER -- a World-Premiere new musical with book, music and lyrics by Mark Noonan and Nick Oddy, directed and choreographed by Kelly Devine -- is presented by The New York Musical Theatre Festival, starting October 6, 2009 at Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre (410 West 42nd Street, btw 9th and 10th Avenues) in New York City. (more...)
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 OPEN THE DARK DOOR Comes To NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2009
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NYMF Announces Extensions for ENCORE, FAT CAMP, F#@KING UP EVERYTHING & More
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2009
Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances:
Encore: Friday, October 2nd at 5pm
Fat Camp: Friday, October 2nd at 4pm (more...)
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UNDER FIRE Plays The New York Musical Theater Fest The Theater at St. Clement's, Opens 9/30
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2009
John Bonanni, Big Fish Big Pond, Ltd and the New York Musical Theater Festival present the world premiere of Under Fire, a new musical set in the late 1970's during the bloody revolution in El Mirado, and based upon the 1983 motion picture of the same title. (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 3 GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2009
It's a Beautiful Night to Un-Die! from Gay Bride of Frankenstein By Dane E. Leeman, book and Billy Butler, music and lyrics (more...)
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NYMF's Vampire Rock Musical THE CURE Holds Broadway Blood Drive 9/20 At The Theater At HA!
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2009
The vampire rock musical The Cure will sponsor a Broadway blood drive through the New York Blood Bank on Sunday, September 20th from 12noon-5pm at the Theater at HA! (at 163 West 46th Street). (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 2 LIBERTY
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2009
What "Liberty" means to me... Self therapy of the fledgling producer...Or simply -- Why?
By Theresa Wozunk, Producer
I just love a big woman with a thing for immigrants (more...)
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LETTERS TO DADDY, Jr. Plays NYMF At Manhattan Movement and Arts Center 10/4
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2009
Letters To Daddy, Jr., a contemporary musical that celebrates life through the eyes of a child written and produced by Center Stages' JILL JAYSEN with music and lyrics by MARK SHEPARD and conceived by 4e Productions will be presented as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), Letters to Daddy, Jr. will be presented for two performances only Sunday, October 4th at 1pm and 4pm at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, 248 West 60th Street between Amsterdam and West End Avenue. (more...)
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Montalban, Hanlon, Koplin & More Star In NYMF's WHATEVER MAN At 45th Street Theatre 9/29-10/8
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents the world premiere of WHATEVER MAN a new American musical with book, music and lyrics by Benjamin Strouse. WHATVER MAN runs September 29th at 8:00pm, September 30th at 1:00pm, October 2nd at 7:30pm, October 3rd at 1:00 pm, October 4th 8:00pm, and October 8th at 1:00pm at the 45th Street Theatre (354 W. 45th Street). (more...)
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 LETTERS TO DADDY JR. To Get Special Presentation at Manhattan Movement and Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2009
Letters To Daddy, Jr., a contemporary musical to be presented in the New York Musical Theatre Festival that celebrates life through the eyes of a child will be presented for two performances only Sunday, October 4th at 1pm and 4pm at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center. (more...)
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 Danny Mefford To Choreograph PLAGUED-A LOVE STORY At NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2009
FEATURING BRENDA BRAXTON -1995 Tony Award® Nominee for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for SMOKEY JOE'S CAFÉ and LORRAINE SERABIAN - 1969 Tony Award® Nominee for Best Featured Actress in a Musical - ZORBA! (more...)
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 30 Days Of NYMF: Day 1 MAX UNDERSTOOD
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2009
Max Understood By Nancy Carlin, book/co-lyricist
As Michael repeats the same sound over and over on his computer, perfecting a cue on Digital Performer, I'm looking over the re-writes we did yesterday. We got so tired it all seemed utterly absurd. (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: The NYMF Presented CLEAR BLUE TUESDAY Film Premiere
by Monica Simoes - September 14, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival presented the World Premiere of Clear Blue Tuesday, a musical movie by Elizabeth Lucas on Thursday, on September 10 at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) Theatre (333 West 23rd Street between 8th and 9th Avenues). (more...)
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NYMF and Mass Street Productions Present STREET LIGHTS 10/13-18
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Mass Street Productions/Ryan J. Davis are proud to present the World Premiere of Street Lights, a contemporary musical drama by Joe Drymala. From the creators of the Broadway-bound White Noise, which was a hit at NYMF in 2006, Street Lights features a groundbreaking score that uses modern hip hop, R&B and pop to tell a timeless story in the musical language of today's youth, while creating a bridge to earlier generations by incorporating samples of old civil rights anthems within the modern songs and beats. (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF: Welcome from Isaac Hurwitz, Executive Director & Producer
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2009
Isaac Hurwitz (Executive Director and Producer, NYMF) gives a Welcome to "30 Days of NYMF" It's hard to believe it's been six years since we announced our first festival - a group of directors, producers, writers, actors, and others who shared the dream of getting new musicals in front of an audience. (more...)
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 NYMF's 4th Annual 'Next Broadway Sensation' Competition Begins 9/13, Open Auditions Held 8/29
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2009
New York Musical Theatre Festival's "Next Broadway Sensation," formerly known as "Broadway Idol," returns for its fourth year. Diana DeGarmo, "American Idol" (Season 3) runner-up, now in The Toxic Avenger at New World Stages, will serve as host for the competition's first round on September 13; celebrity hosts for the semifinals on September 20 and the Broadway Sensation October 4 finale will be announced shortly. Confirmed judges include Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening, upcoming film Taking Woodstock), Bailey Hanks and Orfeh (Legally Blonde), composer/lyricist Paul Scott Goodman (Rooms), Kacie Sheik and Allison Case (Hair), and record producer Noah Cornman of Sh-k-boom Records... With more to be announced. (more...)
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 NYMF Announces Casting For 2009 Festival, Extensions Announced for COUNT TO TEN, HURRICANE and PLAGUED
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2009
In the glory days of the movie musical, folks joked that MGM stood for "Makes Great Musicals" and it boasted more stars than in the heavens. (more...)
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Largest Ever Cast of 30 Announced for HURRICANE at NYMF Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Kellner-Avery Productions proudly present the World Premiere of HURRICANE. This epic new musical takes an all-but-forgotten moment in history and brings it to life with the largest cast in NYMF history, 30 in all. Directed by Michael Bush, HURICANE features a book by Michael Holland and Eric Bernat, and music and lyrics by Michael Holland. Performances begin September 28 at The Theatre at St. Clements. (more...)
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Kevin Earley Stars in SEEING STARS at NYMF Oct 7 - 17
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Seeing Stars the Musical Inc. present the original musical SEEING STARS, Music by Don Breithaupt, Lyrics by Jeff Breithaupt, Book by Shelley McPherson and directed by Jenn Thompson. (more...)
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R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical to Run at NYMF Starring Balser and Deitch Oct. 1 -3
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) & Shea Sullivan will present R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical for FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY, October 1-3 at the 45th Street Theater. Based on a true study, R.R.R.E.D., with music & lyrics by Katie Thompson & book by Adam Jackman, Patrick Livingston & Katie Thompson, is directed by Andy Sandberg (Tony Award winning Producer of Hair), with musical supervision by Charlie Alterman (Next to Normal). (more...)
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LIBERTY: A NEW MUSICAL to Premiere September 29 at NYMF; Casting to Be Announced Shortly
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2009
Producer Theresa Wozunk and the New York Musical Theater Festival present a world premiere concert presentation of LIBERTY: A NEW MUSICAL for one night only on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 8 p.m. at Theatre Row?s Acorn Theatre (410 W 42nd Street). Casting will be announced shortly. (more...)
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Tony Nominee Willy Falk to Star in LIGHTER: A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Nothing to Lose Productions are proud to present present LIGHTER with Book, Music & Lyrics by Monica Bauer, Music Arrangements by Brent-Alan Huffman, choreography by DJ Salisbury, and directed by Craig J. George.
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Nick Spangler Leads 'Fantasy Football: The Musical?' At NYMF 10/1-10/8
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival is proud to present the World Premiere of David Ingber's Bromatic Comedy, Fantasy Football: The Musical?, directed by Adam Arian with musical direction by Brian Usifer and choreography by Nancy Renee Braun. Performances will begin on October 1 -October 8 at The Barrow Group Theatre (312 West 36th Street). (more...)
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Montalban, Hanlon, Koplin & More Star In NYMF's WHATEVER MAN At 45th Street Theatre 9/29-10/8
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents the world premiere of WHATEVER MAN a new American musical with book, music and lyrics by Benjamin Strouse. WHATVER MAN runs September 29th at 8:00pm, September 30th at 1:00pm, October 2nd at 7:30pm, October 3rd at 1:00 pm, October 4th 8:00pm, and October 8th at 1:00pm at the 45th Street Theatre (354 W. 45th Street). (more...)
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Broadway's Manu Narayan Will Lead THE CURE At NYMF 9/29-10/11
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2009
Manu Narayan (Bombay Dreams on Broadway, subUrbia at Second Stage, The Love Guru starring Mike Myers) will star in the rock and roll vampire musical The Cure, running September 29th-October 11th at the American Theatre of Actors in the upcoming 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival. Written by Mark Weiser, The Cure will feature direction from Elizabeth Lucas (Wild About Harry, The Last Starfighter, and The View From Here at NYMF), and is produced by The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Samantha Saltzman. (more...)
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Carrafa Directs Kane, Boardman, Bridges & More In Maltz Jupiter Theatre's ACADEMY At NYMF 10/6-17
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2009
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is excited to announce the all-star cast of Academy, part of the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF)'s Next Link Project. Originally part of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's inaugural Emerging Artist Series in Musical Theater Playwriting, Academy will perform for six performances in New York from October 6 - 17, 2009 at NYMF. (more...)
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NYMF's 4th Annual 'Next Broadway Sensation' Competition Begins 9/13, Open Auditions Held 8/29
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2009
New York Musical Theatre Festival's "Next Broadway Sensation," formerly known as "Broadway Idol," returns for its fourth year. Diana DeGarmo, "American Idol" (Season 3) runner-up, now in The Toxic Avenger at New World Stages, will serve as host for the competition's first round on September 13; celebrity hosts for the semifinals on September 20 and the Broadway Sensation October 4 finale will be announced shortly. Confirmed judges include Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening, upcoming film Taking Woodstock), Bailey Hanks and Orfeh (Legally Blonde), composer/lyricist Paul Scott Goodman (Rooms), Kacie Sheik and Allison Case (Hair), and record producer Noah Cornman of Sh-k-boom Records... With more to be announced. (more...)
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SPRING AWAKENING's Wright Joins NYMF's GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, Runs 9/28-10/11
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2009
Jonathan B. Wright (Spring Awakening - Broadway original cast, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Youth in Revolt) has been cast in the New York premiere of Gay Bride of Frankenstein, a "comic-book-rock-musical" that begins its run at the New York Musical Theatre Festival on September 28. Wright joins fellow Spring Awakening alum, Emma Hunton, completing an outstanding cast which includes Darryl Winslow (Avenue Q, Evil Dead, Unlock'd - NYMF), Jeremiah James (Carousel - London), Dana Aber, Christian D. White, Christopher Hudson Myers and Ashley Kate Adams. (more...)
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NYMF's 4th Annual 'Next Broadway Sensation' Competition Begins 9/13, Open Auditions Held 8/29
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2009
New York Musical Theatre Festival's "Next Broadway Sensation," formerly known as "Broadway Idol," returns for its fourth year. Diana DeGarmo, "American Idol" (Season 3) runner-up, now in The Toxic Avenger at New World Stages, will serve as host for the competition's first round on September 13; celebrity hosts for the semifinals on September 20 and the Broadway Sensation October 4 finale will be announced shortly. Confirmed judges include Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening, upcoming film Taking Woodstock), Bailey Hanks and Orfeh (Legally Blonde), composer/lyricist Paul Scott Goodman (Rooms), Kacie Sheik and Allison Case (Hair), and record producer Noah Cornman of Sh-k-boom Records... With more to be announced. (more...)
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Hunton, Winslow & More Join GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN At NYMF, Full Cast & Creative Staff Announced
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2009
Emma Hunton (*Spring Awakening*), Darryl Winslow (*Avenue Q, Evil Dead, Unlock'd - NYMF*), Jeremiah James (*Carousel* - London), Dana Aber, Christian D. White, Christopher Hudson Myers and Ashley Kate Adams will appear in the New York premiere of Gay Bride of Frankenstein at the New York Musical Theatre Festival this September. (more...)
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 BWW TV: Clear Blue Tuesday - The Trailer
by BroadwayWorld TV - August 15, 2009
Eleven New Yorkers change course after catastrophic events force them to examine why they moved to New York and to decide whether they'll stay. Clear Blue Tuesday follows their lives over the course of six years, each year on a Tuesday in September, as they pursue the dreams that drew them to the city. (more...)
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 New York Musical Theatre Festival Will Present Late Night Events During NYMF @ NITE
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival will continue to party into the night with the highly popular NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation, along with two concerts, an album promotion party, and Opening and Closing Night celebrations. (more...)
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Tap Musical COUNT TO TEN Is An Official Selection For 2009 NYMF, To Play Theater At St. Clements 10/15-17
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and The Group Theatre Too (GTT) present the original tap musical Count to Ten. Book, music and lyrics by Michael Blevins; lyrics by Beth Clary; music by David Wollenberger, Scott Knipe, Bruce Sacks. Count to Ten is an official selection of the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival and plays at The Theater at St. Clements from October 15th through the 17th. (more...)
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 NYMF Member Booking Starts 8/1
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2009
NYMF Member Booking Starts August 1! Become a NYMF member today and be the first to see the hits of tomorrow! Jump to the front of the ticket line by becoming a NYMF member! (more...)
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NYMF Member Booking Starts 8/1
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2009
NYMF Member Booking Starts August 1! Become a NYMF member today and be the first to see the hits of tomorrow! Jump to the front of the ticket line by becoming a NYMF member! (more...)
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 ANDY WARHOL WAS RIGHT And ENCORE Among NYMF's Upcoming Shows
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2009
In addition to the previously announced 27 full productions, The New York Musical Theatre Festival (Isaac Robert Hurwitz, Executive Director & Producer) today announced two dance productions, nine special events and concerts, and three developmental readings that will all take place during this year?s three-week festival. (more...)
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 NYMF Festival Announces 2009 Next Link Project Selections
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) today announced the selections for the 2009 Next Link Project. Twelve of the Festival?s full production slots are reserved for participants in The Next Link Project, NYMF?s primary writer service program. The Next Link Project empowers emerging musical theatre writing teams as both artists and entrepreneurs by providing the training and relationships needed to help them move their musicals from mere readings to fully-realized productions and to advance their careers by maximizing the exposure they receive in the Festival.
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 Photo Coverage: NYMF's 'BEST of the FEST' Concert
by Peter James Zielinski - April 22, 2009
New York Musical Theater Festival kicked off its sixth season with a Gala Celebration of its first five years, called BEST OF THE FEST, on Monday, April 20th at 7 PM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). BroadwayWorld.com was there to catch all the "NYMF" filled action! (more...)
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 Ashford, Shindle, Cast of [title of show] and More Join NYMF's 'Best of the Fest' Gala 4/20
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2009
New York Musical Theater Festival will kick of its sixth season with a Gala Celebration of its first five years, called BEST OF THE FEST, on Monday, April 20th at 7 PM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). Tickets are NOW ON SALE at Telecharge.com or by phone at 212/239-6200. (more...)
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 Berresse, Hulbert & More Join NYMF's 'Best of the Fest' Gala 4/20
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2009
Just added to the all-star roster is Michael Berresse (who recently starred in A Chorus Line and directed the NYMF hit [title of show] as masters of ceremonies, as well as Autumn Hulbert featured on TV's "The Search for Elle Woods") and Nicholas Galbraith (I & Albert, York Theatre). (more...)
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 BWW TV: Kate Shindle in Rehearsal for NYMF's 'BEST OF THE FEST'
by James Sims - April 19, 2009
New York Musical Theater Festival will kick off its sixth season with a Gala Celebration of its first five years, called BEST OF THE FEST, on Monday, April 20th at 7 PM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). (more...)
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Berresse, Hulbert & More Join NYMF's 'Best of the Fest' Gala 4/20
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2009
Just added to the all-star roster is Michael Berresse (who recently starred in A Chorus Line and directed the NYMF hit [title of show] as masters of ceremonies, as well as Autumn Hulbert featured on TV's "The Search for Elle Woods") and Nicholas Galbraith (I & Albert, York Theatre). (more...)
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Ashford, Shindle, Cast of [title of show] and More Join NYMF's 'Best of the Fest' Gala 4/20
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2009
New York Musical Theater Festival will kick of its sixth season with a Gala Celebration of its first five years, called BEST OF THE FEST, on Monday, April 20th at 7 PM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). Tickets are NOW ON SALE at Telecharge.com or by phone at 212/239-6200. (more...)
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NYMF To Honor Goodman At Fifth Anniversary Awards Gala 11/2
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2008
The New York Musical Theater Festival will honor producer Robyn Goodman at its fifth Anniversary Season Awards Gala on Sunday, November 2nd at The Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). The winners of The NYMF 2008 Awards for Excellence, which will be announced later this month, will also be honored at the gala. (more...)
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 NYMF Announces 2008 'Best of Fest' Award Winners
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2008
The New York Musical Theater Festival concluded its fifth season on October 5th having presented 241 performances over the course of 21 days. A record-breaking 25,000 people, selling the festival to 87.5% of capacity, attended the festival. Over 75% of productions had sold-out performances, and 11 productions extended their runs to accommodate demand. (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: NYMF Celebrates Festival Close with 'Broadway Prom 2008'
by Peter James Zielinski - October 08, 2008
On Sunday October 5th, The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) concluded its fifth year, a year which featured 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events. To celebrate the successful 2008 Festival, NYMF'S BROADWAY PROM took place that same evening Sunday 5th 2008 at TOUCH (240 W 53nd Street) from 8PM to 12am. (more...)
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NYMF To Honor Goodman At Fifth Anniversary Awards Gala 11/2
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2008
The New York Musical Theater Festival will honor producer Robyn Goodman at its fifth Anniversary Season Awards Gala on Sunday, November 2nd at The Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). The winners of The NYMF 2008 Awards for Excellence, which will be announced later this month, will also be honored at the gala. (more...)
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NYMF's 'Play it Cool'
by Joseph F. Panarello - October 07, 2008
The New York Musical Theater Festival may be spawning something extraordinarily special with their production of PLAY IT COOL. The show, with a book by Martin Casella and Larry Dean Harris, features music by Philip Swan and lyrics by Mark Winkler. Is set in a 1920's Hollywood jazz club catering to a gay clientele and is owned my Mary (Sally Mayes), who has put all her life's savings into it. (more...)
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 NYMF: Jason & Ben: Savior Behavior
by Duncan Pflaster - October 06, 2008
Matthew Loren Cohen's new 2-person musical "Jason & Ben" is an intriguing look at manipulative mind games in a burgeoning Gay relationship. Part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
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 NYMF Finishes Up 2008 Festival Tonight 10/5
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2008
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) concludes its fifth year which featured 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events tonight 10/5th.
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30 Days of NYMF 2008: Love Jerry
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2008
Red cowboy boots…that's what I remember about my first meeting with Megan Gogerty, who penned book/music/lyrics on Love Jerry. It was 2001 and we were both entering graduate school at the University of Texas at Austin, all the new MFA students were attending this outdoor BBQ and here's this playwright with red cowboy boots on as though she may have been Lori Singer's stand-in during the filming of Footloose. (more...)
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'Chocolate Soup' Adds Encore Performance on 10/4
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2008
Winner of the 2008 Moss Hart Memorial Award and Trophy, the original musical Chocolate Soup will hold an encore performance on Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zipper Theatre, as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
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 NYMF: Fancy Boys Follies: Losing My Grind
by Duncan Pflaster - October 03, 2008
"Fancy Boys Follies" is a rather tired, but fitfully amusing, vociferously Gay musical revue by David Pevsner, one of the creators of "Naked Boys Singing". An official selection of the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
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'Wrapped' Gives Two Reading Performances Today, 10/3
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2008
Today, IDEAL ENTERTAINMENT, INC. will present two staged presentation of WRAPPED as part of New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYFM) Reading Series. (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: Next Broadway Sensation
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - October 03, 2008
It's been an amazing thing to watch the growth of Broadway Idol (yes folks, don't be fooled by the name change due to copyright infringement fears!) over the past three years. Though it began as a kitschy idea concocted after a few gin and tonics with my good friend Lily Hung (now NYMF's Development Director) our little contest has actually grown into an exciting showcase for uber-talented and undiscovered musical theater performers. (Did you hear last year's winner, George Psomas, made his Broadway debut this year in SOUTH PACIFIC?) (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: Giant Killer Shark
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - October 02, 2008
If you're reading this, we've made it into America and have probably performed this play about twice. We're unbelievably famous and have all bought lofts in Williamsburg, and we don't have time for you anymore. Thanks for coming. (more...)
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'Chocolate Soup' Adds Encore Performance on 10/4
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2008
Winner of the 2008 Moss Hart Memorial Award and Trophy, the original musical Chocolate Soup will hold an encore performance on Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zipper Theatre, as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
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NYMF PODCAST #19: Wild About Harry
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2008
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NYMF PODCAST #18: Prospect 10th Anniversary Concert
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2008
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 BWW TV: NYMF presents - Idaho! Part III
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008
The New York Musical Theatre Festival, Sharon Carr and Richard Winkler present IDAHO!, a new American comedy musical with book, music and lyrics by Buddy Sheffield and music by Keith Thompson. IDAHO! is a tale of love and sex on the prairie baked to bawdy perfection and set during the "Golden era" of Broadway. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF presents - The Jerusalem Syndrome Part III
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008
The Jerusalem Syndrome is an original musical comedy with book and lyrics by 2006 Kleban Award winners Laurence Holzman & Felicia Needleman and a score by Kyle Rosen. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF presents - Sophia's Fall Part III
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 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...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF presents - Twilight in Manchego Part III
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 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...)
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NYMF PODCAST #17: College
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008
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NYMF PODCAST #16: The Road To Ruin
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008
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NYMF PODCAST #15: Max And The Truffle Pig
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008
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NYMF PODCAST #14: Twilight in Manchego
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008
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NYMF Announces Finalists for 'Next Broadway Sensation'; Shindle to Host
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008
The New York Musical Theatre Festival announces the three Next Broadway Sensation finalists for their third annual contest, formerly known as Broadway Idol. Moving on to the grand finale will be Shawna M. Hamic, Mike Harrison, and Omar Lopez-Cepero. (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: The Fancy Boys Follies
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - October 01, 2008
I was one of the creators of Naked Boys Singing, and it was amazing to me that my dirty mind and sparkling wit (I say with a wink) could combine to help create what became pretty much a phenomenon…people love it. I caught a lot of flak for writing "that kind" of show…a boyfriend split with me over it, my mother thinks I'm a pervert…but the truth is, that's how I think…sex, and all the accoutrements that come with it, is funny to me, but that's not all I'm about…I'm incurably romantic and I think smart is sexy (more...)
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'Idaho!' Adds Extra Performance at NYMF 10/1
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2008
NYMF has added a performance of Idaho! a new American comedy musical with book, music and lyrics by Buddy Sheffield and music by Keith Thompson on Wednesday, October 1st at 37 Arts Theatre (450 W. 37th Street). (more...)
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NYMF to Present 'Prozak and the Platypus Concert and Party' 10/2
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2008
NYMF Presents PROZAK AND THE PLATYPUS CONCERT & PARTY on October 2, 2008 8pm at The Zipper Factory, 336 West 37th Street, New York, NY 10018. The theatre is located between 8th & 9th Ave. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF presents 'I Come For Love'
by BroadwayWorld TV - September 30, 2008
The new intergalactic musical comedy, "I Come For Love," is an original new musical with book, music and lyrics co-authored by Terrence Atkins and Jeffery Lyle Segal, who are co-producing this production at NYMF. Actor, director and film maker Michael Berry directs and is choreographer.
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30 Days of NYMF: Lines
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 30, 2008
"M tryng my hardest 2 sell my soul. But M running low." says my phone. I hit send and quietly await the response. It's 3 A.M. and par for me at this hour, the only thing breaks my stride is the giant foot that's in my mouth as I text. (more...)
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Glen Boles to Give Talkback After NYMF 'Road to Ruin' Performance 10/1
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2008
Screen and stage actor GLEN BOLES will offer a talk back on Weds. Oct. 1 following the final performance of THE ROAD TO RUIN at The 45th Street Theater. (more...)
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NYMF PODCAST #13: Sophia's Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2008
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Special BWW Discount Offer: 20% Off Tickets to NYMF's 'Broadway Prom'
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2008
NYMF'S BROADWAY PROM will take place on Sunday, October 5th 2008 at TOUCH (240 W 53nd Street) from 8PM to 12am. (more...)
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 NYMF: The Jerusalem Syndrome: Milk and Honey
by Duncan Pflaster - September 29, 2008
Laurence Holzman, Felicia Needleman, and Kyle Rosen's new musical "The Jerusalem Syndrome" spins an unusual mental delusion that afflicts visitors to the holy land into a rollicking and joyous original musical. (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Idaho! The Musical at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2008
IDAHO! is a tale of love and sex on the prairie baked to bawdy perfection and set during the "Golden era" of Broadway. From a land where men were men, women were for sale to the highest bidder and the laws of musical comedy were meant to be broken, IDAHO! is an original "high-steppin'" song and dance musical ripped from the earth like a fresh dug spud. (more...)
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COLLEGE The Musical Extends at NYMF Through 10/3
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2008
Following rave reviews and a sold out run, COLLEGE The Musical has extended at this year's New York Musical Theater Festival. Initially scheduled to close September 28, COLLEGE will add a performance at 10:30pm on Friday, October 3 at the ATA Chernuchin Theater (314 W 54th Street). Tickets are available at www.nymf.org.
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'Idaho!' Adds Extra Performance at NYMF 10/1
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2008
NYMF has added a performance of Idaho! a new American comedy musical with book, music and lyrics by Buddy Sheffield and music by Keith Thompson on Wednesday, October 1st at 37 Arts Theatre (450 W. 37th Street). (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: That Other Woman's Child
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 29, 2008
I'm seven years old and a brownie-scout. My mom is the scout leader, and her assistant is Mamie Goforth. The Goforths had recently moved from their farm in Kentucky to Chattanooga. The farm wasn't paying the bills so their father had to take a job on the railroad. My mom, Mamie Goforth, myself, and the rest of the Brownie troupe are on our way to that farm in Kentucky for a camping trip. We arrive late at night and enter through the farm gate into a pasture of sleeping cows. One of the cows has to be moved so that our car can go through. In that moment was born the setting for That Other Woman's Child. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF presents - The Jerusalem Syndrome Part II
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2008
The Jerusalem Syndrome is an original musical comedy with book and lyrics by 2006 Kleban Award winners Laurence Holzman & Felicia Needleman and a score by Kyle Rosen. (more...)
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NYMF PODCAST #12: Midnight Madness
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2008
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NYMF PODCAST #11: Jason and Ben
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2008
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NYMF PODCAST #10: The Hatpin
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2008
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NYMF PODCAST #9: Castronauts
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2008
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 Photo Flash: 'The Jerusalem Syndrome' Opens at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2008
The Jerusalem Syndrome, an official selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's 2008 Next Link Project, opened on Tuesday, September 23 at 37 Arts. (more...)
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'Idaho!' the Musical Currently Playing at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 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. IDAHO! runs September 25st at 8:00pm, September 26th at 5:00pm, September 28th at 5:00pm, September 28th at 9:00 pm, September 30th 9:00pm, and October 4th at 9:00pm at 37 Arts Theatre (450 W. 37th Street).
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30 Days of NYMF: She Can't Believe She Said That!
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 27, 2008
It hadn't really occurred to me to write a musical until I was working on this sitcom pitch for Paramount called "George and the Guys." "George and the Guys" was based on my friend Nicholle's dad – George – who was going through a rough patch with his wife, had been booted out of the house, and the only home he could find was as the 4th roommate of three 20-somethings on his pickup basketball team. (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: The Hourglass and The Poisoned Pen
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 26, 2008
The Hourglass and The Poisoned Pen played for four weeks in Chicago last July. During the run it received great reviews in The Reader, The Sun-Times and The Tribune. However, of all these reviews, one blogger caught our attention for his quirky and entertaining take on our production. (more...)
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'I Love You Madam President' to be Read at NYMF on 9/26
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2008
Rick Hilsabeck (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Kate Fisher (Les Mis), and Scott Barnhardt (Big River), will read "I Love You Madam President" for this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival. The show also features the talents of Jerry Coyle (Room Service), Ric Ryder (Blood Brothers), Christine Rowan and Elizabeth Polito (Beauty and the Beast) and is stage managed by Jessica Balvanz. (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's 'Party Worth Crashing' Concert at the Zipper Factory
by Pablo Pimienta - September 25, 2008
Top Broadway performers sang the music of Larson Award winners Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues) as part of the special NYMF concert 'Party Worth Crashing'. (more...)
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NYMF Announces 'Next Broadway Sensation' Semi-Finalists; De Jesus to Host Finals
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2008
The New York Musical Theatre Festival announces the six Next Broadway Sensation semi-finalists for their third annual contest, formerly known as Broadway Idol. Moving on to round two will be Frances Bordlee, Shawna M. Hamic, Mike Harrison, Omar Lopez-Cepero, Jennifer Sánchez, Nesha Ward, and Jamaal Wilson. (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: The Gay Agenda
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2008
We write songs and bake cookies. That's about all we're good at and, therefore, all we do. Our mothers say: "Boys, why don't you do things like corporate lawyering and watching extreme sports?" We say: "Because no one ever took over the country being a corporate lawyer couch potato." (more...)
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 Legally Blonde's Curry Stepping High in 'Idaho!' at NYMF
by TJ Fitzgerald - September 25, 2008
Beth Curry of Legally Blonde talks about new show at NYMF and life on the stage. Move over little doggie, there's a new show in town....IDAHO! is a tale of love and sex on the prairie baked to bawdy perfection and set during the "Golden era" of Broadway. (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: Pasek and Paul NYMF Concert at the Zipper Theatre
by BWW - September 24, 2008
On Monday, September 22nd, popular songwriting team Benj Pasek & Justin Paul hosted a concert at the Zipper Theater as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: Idaho!
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 24, 2008
Years ago I was traveling across the country in a U-Haul truck. The New Orleans World's Fair had gone bankrupt, stiffing my theatre company in the process, and I was moving to LA to try my hand at writing television. My U-Haul could only go 55, had no air-conditioning and only an AM radio. I reached a point about half way across Texas where I couldn't even pick up the feeble signals from the Mexican stations I had been listening to. So I started singing to amuse myself, creeping along through the desert, windows open and inhibitions cast to the Texas wind. Maybe the locale was the inspiration, but without my even realizing it, I had begun writing a musical called Idaho. By the time I made the California border I had a verse and chorus each of about half a dozen songs. (more...)
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'I Come For Love' Now Playing at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2008
The new intergalactic musical comedy, "I Come for Love," is an original new musical with book, music and lyrics co-authored by Terrence Atkins and Jeffery Lyle Segal, who are co-producing this production at NYMF. Actor, director and film maker Michael Berry will direct and choreograph. (more...)
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'Twilight in Manchego' Opens Tomorrow, 9/25 at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2008
Twilight in Manchego, official Next Link selection of the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival, begins performances September 25th at the ATA Chernuchin Theater. Presented by The New York Musical Theater Festival, Laura Brandel and Patrice Miller, Twilight in Manchego will feature the talents of Tony Award Winner Chuck Cooper (The Life, Caroline or Change), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Avenue Q, The Glorious Ones, TV's Johnny and the Sprites), Adam Halpin (Glory Days), Leslie Alexander (The Boy From Oz, Mamma Mia), Alex Brightman (Glory Days), Jenna Coker-Jones (Evil Dead: The Musical), Paul Downs Colaizzo (Dyllun von Ritter from "Cubby Bernstein"), Alex Covington, Kevin Curtis, Jill Ginsberg, Alexis Grausz, Jessica Phillips (Next To Normal, The Scarlet Pimpernel), Lucas Steele (The Threepenny Opera), and Valerie Wright (Annie Get Your Gun, Steel Pier), and will be directed by Billy Porter. The show, with music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson Award Winner Matt Gould, will play six performances at the ATA Theater (314 W. 54th Street) September 25th – October 4th, 2007. (more...)
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NYMF to Present 'Wrapped' as Part of Reading Series
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2008
WRAPPED is written by the father/son team of Dennis and Craig Nehamen. (Book by Dennis Nehamen. Music & Lyrics by Craig Nehamen) The presentation will be directed by Gregory Cicchino. (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: Twilight in Manchego
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2008
I always fall in love with the boys. Just when I am about to hit the climax of my creative output, "enter hot skater dude, stage left." I think God uses men to block my ability to realize my vision. He sits up on his throne and says, "Matt Gould? He's a talented guy. Here's a pretty black boy who sings like Usher. Tee hee." (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF presents - Idaho! Part II
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2008
The New York Musical Theatre Festival, Sharon Carr and Richard Winkler present IDAHO!, a new American comedy musical with book, music and lyrics by Buddy Sheffield and music by Keith Thompson. IDAHO! is a tale of love and sex on the prairie baked to bawdy perfection and set during the "Golden era" of Broadway. (more...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF presents - The Jerusalem Syndrome Part I
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2008
The Jerusalem Syndrome is an original musical comedy with book and lyrics by 2006 Kleban Award winners Laurence Holzman & Felicia Needleman and a score by Kyle Rosen. (more...)
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Jerusalem Syndrome Opens Tonight at 37 Arts During NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2008
The Jerusalem Syndrome, an official selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's 2008 Next Link Project, will open on Tuesday, September 23 at 8pm. (more...)
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More of 'Max and the Truffle Pig' and 'Play It Cool' at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2008
Due to popular demand and sold out performances, NYMF has added performances of Max and the Truffle Pig with Kevin Michael Murphy and Play It Cool with Sally Mayes and Josh Strickland. (more...)
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 NYMF: Bedbugs!!! The Musical: Once Upon a Mattress
by Duncan Pflaster - September 22, 2008
Paul Leschen and Fred Sauter's new musical about a futuristic plague of mutant hair metal bedbugs is a hilarious romp with some kickass tunes. Currently part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). (more...)
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 Photo Flash: 'Sophia's Fall' Opens at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2008
Sophia's Fall is an intense dance/rock retelling of the creation story... with a twist. Sophia, the feminine divine, drives the action and drama of the story toward an edge-of-your-seat conclusion. A four-piece rock band and fluid modern dance choreography round out a dark, tuneful score. (more...)
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NYMF Festival Announces Closing Night Prom October 5 at Touch
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2008
The New York Musical Theatre Festival will end its fifth season on October 5th and will celebrate with a prom themed closing night party at Touch (240 West 52nd Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue) 8pm-12am. Tickets to Prom 2008 are $40 and can be purchased at www.nymf.org. (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: A Puppet Music Thing
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 22, 2008
Most of us have a picture that pops into our head when we hear the word "puppet" and it usually looks like something from Sesame Street. That's the kind of puppetry I started with. People also usually think that puppetry is for kids. I do that too. Then I went to The O'Neill Puppetry Conference in Connecticut. As the Artistic Director, Pam Arciero, says...I found my tribe. I wasn't familiar with the beauty and artistry of theater puppetry and I was blown away by it. Puppets are cool. (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: Cyclone and the Pig-Faced Lady
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 22, 2008
I'm a geek. I was obsessed with comic books as a kid, and I still have hundreds of them in a milk crate under my desk. They're not in plastic bags or mint condition, because I read them until they were ragged. I'm sure I became a playwright because I was so used to reading speech bubbles. (more...)
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NYMF PODCAST #8: The Bubble
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2008
Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft.
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'Villa Diodati' To Be Presented at 45th Street Theatre as Part of NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 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...)
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'Party Worth Crashing' to Play as Part of NYMF on 9/23
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2008
The Cast of Broadway's Godspell Sings Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Top Broadway performers to sing the music of Larson Award winners Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk in NYMF concert - Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at 10 PM at the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues).
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Cast of Chocolate Soup to Protest Agains Palin in Defense of the Polar Bears 9/21
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2008
Sarah Palin may not think much of the polar bears, but the middle school-aged cast of Chocolate Soup disagrees and is protesting against Palin on September 21st during the performance at the New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
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Bedbugs!! The Musical Adds Additional Performances at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2008
Due to popular demand and sold out performances, BEDBUGS!!! one of the most talked-about shows in this year's NYMF has just been extended. Additional performances will be Thursday, September 25th (4:30pm) and a special late night performance, Saturday, September 27th (11:00pm). 80's rock excess meets the Creature Feature in this hilarious, hard-rocking new musical by Paul Leschen and Fred Sauter directed by Samuel Buggeln. BEDBUGS!!! runs through September 27th at the TBG Theater (312 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor). Tickets are $20.00 and are available at www.NYMF.org or by calling 212-352-3101.
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30 Days of NYMF: Prospect Theater Company 10th Anniversary Concert
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 20, 2008
1998 saw the founding of two ambitious new organizations: Prospect Theater Company and Google. Over the past decade both companies have grown tremendously.
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NYMF to Present 'Next Broadway Sensation' Contest; Judges Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2008
New York Musical Theatre Festival's Next Broadway Sensation, formerly known as Broadway Idol, returns for 2008. The top ten finalists are Frances Bordlee, Joe Enderson, Shawna M. Hamic, Mike Harrison, Omar Lopez-Cepero, Barbi McCulloch, Ariela Morgenstern, Jennifer Sánchez, Nesha Ward, and Jamaal Wilson. (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: The Jerusalem Syndrome
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 19, 2008
The sturdy young Canadian thought he was Samson, and went on to prove it by smashing through a wall to escape from Kfar Shaul, the Government psychiatric hospital on Jerusalem's western reaches.
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NYMF Presents Premiere of 'To Paint the Earth' Starting 9/22
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2008
The New York Musical Theatre Festival, in association with TPTE LLC, will present the New York premiere of TO PAINT THE EARTH, music by Jonathan Portera and words by Daniel Frederick Levin, directed by Michael Bush (Stormy Weather, Based on a Totally True Story), as part of the 5th Annual NY Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). Performances will run September 22nd-Oct 1st. (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: Fairytale, The Musical
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 18, 2008
Over ten years ago, I started writing Fairy Tale as a high school kid in Indiana. At that point, it seemed like the issue I was dealing with, albeit through a bawdy comedy, was too taboo to talk about, especially in a place like Indiana. Growing up gay in the Midwest is a strange experience. The Fairyland I was writing about was close to my reality. Everywhere I turned, the idea of having feelings for a member of the same sex was greeted with condemnation. Forget the idea of same-sex marriage; just having thoughts seemed like a crime. Fairyland was a much darker place at this point. (more...)
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Cast of Broadway's 'Godspell' to Join Kerrigan and Lowdermilk on Stage, 9/23
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2008
Top Broadway performers to sing the music of Larson Award winners Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk in NYMF concert - Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at 10 PM at the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues). (more...)
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 Photo Flash: NYMF Opening Night Party
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 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. NYMF is an annual three-week event that has premiered over 130 musicals in its first four years – many of which have gone on to award-winning productions in New York, in regional theaters and on tour in 38 states, and nine countries worldwide. (more...)
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1928 Silent Film, 'Road to Ruin', Turned Into Musical At NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2008
New York Musical Theater Festival will present the World Premiere of THE ROAD TO RUIN. (more...)
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Hansen, Ephraim, Arcilla and More Cast in NYMF's 'College'
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 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.
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 Photo Flash: NYMF 2008 Presents 'Cyclone (And The Pig-Faced Lady)
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 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. Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased at www.nymf.org/Show-918.html. Performances run Tuesday, September 23rd at 8:00 pm, Wednesday, September 24th at 1:00 pm, Sunday, September 28th at 4:30 pm, Wednesday, October 1st at 8:00 pm, Friday, October 3rd at 4:30 pm, and Saturday, October 4th at 8:00 pm. TBG THEATER is located at 312 West 46th Street, just off 8th Avenue. (more...)
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'I Love You Madam President' to be Read at NYMF on 9/26
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2008
Rick Hilsabeck (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Kate Fisher (Les Mis), and Scott Barnhardt (Big River), will read "I Love You Madam President" for this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival. The show also features the talents of Jerry Coyle (Room Service), Ric Ryder (Blood Brothers), Christine Rowan and Elizabeth Polito (Beauty and the Beast) and is stage managed by Jessica Balvanz. (more...)
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'That Other Woman's Child' Begins Performances at NYMF 9/29
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2008
THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL (NYMF), REX KNOWLES and WILL STURTEVANT are pleased to announce the New York premiere production of THAT OTHER WOMAN'S CHILD, directed by Sherry Landrum. THAT OTHER WOMAN'S CHILD, will play a limited engagement at Off-Broadway's 37 Arts Theatre C (450 West 37th Street, NYC). Performances begin Monday, September 29 and continue through to Sunday, October 5. (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: Play It Cool
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 17, 2008
Play It Cool started with a series of long, gabby lunches with my friend Larry Dean Harris (co-writer of the book). Larry was on the board of the Celebration Theatre in Los Angeles. They had initiated another little show I had written some songs for called "Naked Boys Singing!"--and were in the market for another one. Both Larry and I loved old film noir and jazz—so we came up with the idea of putting them together. To be honest with you, I was all caught up in visions of slick streets, tough talking guys and good lighting so I basically left Larry alone-- (more...)
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'The Bubble' Opens Tonight at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2008
The Bubble comes at a time when history is repeating itself. We're seeing things happening now to the housing bubble that happened to the dotcom bubble. Conceiver Karen Paull said today. The Bubble is inspired by Paull's own experiences in Silicon Valley. Karen Paull is available for interviews and is an expert on surviving a market bubble. (more...)
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'The Road to Ruin' to Run Sept, 18th- Oct. 1st
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2008
New York Musical Theater Festival will present the World Premiere of THE ROAD TO RUIN. This new musical comedy is based on the 1928 silent movie of the same name, a cult favorite on par with Reefer Madness and Cocaine Fiends. With book, music and lyrics by William Zeffiro, the production is directed by Mary Catherine Burke with choreography by Sea Sullivan and music direction by David Cladwell. Performances begin September 18 at The 45th Street Theater. (more...)
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NYMF PODCAST #7: You Can Take The Girl Outta Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2008
Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft.
In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World!
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30 Days of NYMF: Chocolate Soup
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 16, 2008
So, I'm teaching at Center Stage, minding my own business, when who should appear but Matt Corriel, composer extraordinaire. He's young, he's hip, he's fun and he's brilliant. We hit it off immediately. Last year, we teamed-up to create Intervention A Teen Musical Comedy that got into NYMF and won the Moss Hart Award (the New England TONY). (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: Sophia's Fall
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 16, 2008
The cast of Sophia's Fall is scared of our show - they don't tell me these things of course, but sitting at the edge of rehearsals, I can see it. They're a brave, talented, athletic, charismatic bunch, but they have good reason to fear Sophia's Fall. It's hard. (more...)
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'Castronauts' Opens Tonight at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2008
CASTRONAUTS, or How I Killed Fidel, a revolutionary new musical by Bobby Houston, Patricio Bisso and Randy Courts, will receive its world premiere as part of this year's 5th annual New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). Directed and choreographed by Will Pomerantz, Castronauts runs September 16 through 28 at the Zipper Factory. (more...)
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NYMF PODCAST #6: Wood
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2008
Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft.
In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World!
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NYMF's 'CASTRONAUTS' Begins Performances Tonight at The Zipper
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2008
CASTRONAUTS, or How I Killed Fidel, a revolutionary new musical by Bobby Houston, Patricio Bisso and Randy Courts, will receive its world premiere as part of this year's 5th annual New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). Directed and choreographed by Will Pomerantz, Castronauts runs September 16 through 28 at the Zipper Factory. (more...)
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NYMF To Present 'Heaven in Your Pocket' Starting 9/16
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 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...)
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Bonnie & Clyde: A Folktale to Premiere at NYMF Starting 9/16
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 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...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF presents - Twilight in Manchego Part II
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 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...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF presents - The Road To Ruin Part II
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 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...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF presents - Sophia's Fall Part II
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 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...)
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 BWW TV: NYMF 2008 Musicals Preview
by Eddie Varley - September 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. This year's Festival will begin September 15th and continue through October 5th. BWW TV brings you a small preview of some of the musicals that will be featured during the highly acclaimed festival. They were presented as part of the NYMF press day preview that took place Monday September 8th at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center. (more...)
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NYMF PODCAST #5: Freshly Tossed
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2008
Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft.
In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World!
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30 Days of NYMF: Ubu: A 'Patamusical
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 15, 2008
Ubu: A 'Patamusical began 14 years ago as Brantley was finishing his junior year in high school. Yep, high school. Monty Holamon asked him to spend the summer learning to walk on stilts. The reason: the one-act play that Monty was planning to direct that fall was based on three French plays by Alfred Jarry, and three of the characters, the Paljenttents, needed to be about 10 feet tall. Huh? (more...)
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NYMF PODCAST #4: Heaven In Your Pocket
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2008
Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft.
In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World!
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NYMF Adds Performances of 'Bonnie & Clyde', 'Idaho!' and 'Jason & Ben'
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2008
Isaac Robert Hurwitz (NYMF Executive Director & Producer) announces that due to demand NYMF will add extra performances of Hunter Foster & Rick Crom's Bonnie & Clyde: A Folktale, Buddy Sheffield & Keith Thompson's Idaho!, and Matthew Loren Cohen's Jason & Ben. (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: COLLEGE, The Musical
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 13, 2008
On New Years Day, 2005, we were sitting on the floor of our dorm room, brainstorming ideas for new musicals we wanted to write. We were eating cold pizza out of the box and laughing at the empty cereal bowls, text books, and laundry strewn about the room; we were listening to roommates outwit each other and joke about both the trivialities and the very important aspects of their lives; we were trying to drown out the cell phone calls and television news playing in the background…. For some time, we'd been looking at stories to adapt or historical events to retell, but finally we just looked at each other and the room we were sitting in, and we said "You know what? I think this is it." (more...)
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NYMF Adds Additional Peformances for Fastest Selling Shows
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2008
Isaac Robert Hurwitz (NYMF Executive Director & Producer) announced that due to demand NYMF will add extra performances of Hunter Foster & Rick Crom's Bonnie & Clyde: A Folktale, Buddy Sheffield & Keith Thompson's Idaho!, and Matthew Loren Cohen's Jason & Ben.
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'Chocolate Soup', Now Playing at NYMF, Wins Moss Hart Award
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2008
Center Stage Theatre Company is pleased to announce it had been awarded the Community Theatre Division of the prestigious Moss Hart Award from the New England Theatre Conference for its production of Chocolate Soup, which is being presented as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival on September 21 at 3:30PM & 6PM at The Zipper Theatre. (more...)
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NYMF To Present Musical About Rise and Fall of Kathie Lee Gifford, 'I Can't Believe She Said That!'
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2008
New York Musical Theatre Festival will present the World Premiere of Richard Rodgers Award finalist SHE CAN'T BELIEVE SHE SAID THAT!, a new musical about the rise and fall and fall and rise of Kathie Lee Gifford. Featuring book, music and lyrics by Matt Prager (South Park, That's My Bush!) and directed by Josh Hecht (of the Drama Desk Award winning Christine Jorgensen Reveals), performances begin September 26 at TBG Theater. (more...)
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NYMF PODCAST #3: The Jerusalem Syndrome
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2008
Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft.
In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World!
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30 Days of NYMF: On The Road to Ruin
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 12, 2008
Every time I see that I have written the principle elements for R2R (as we call it around campus) I feel a teensy bit guilty because even though I did, in fact, write all three. (more...)
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'Wild About Harry' to Open at NYMT on 9/19
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2008
New York Musical Theatre Festival (Isaac Robert Hurwitz, Executive Producer) has commissioned a new dance piece, 'Wild About Harry,' to be presented in their fifth season at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center 248 West 60th Street (between Amsterdam & 11th Avenues) September 19th, 20th, 21st, and 28th. (more...)
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'Sophia's Fall' Announces Band Members for NYMF Premiere
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2008
SOPHIA'S FALL, a musical by Benjamin Birney and Rob Seitelman, will perform at The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) as part of their new Dance Series. Jason Summers (Growing Up 70's) will choreograph and direct. Performances will begin on Thursday, September 18th, continuing through Saturday, September 20th. (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: Heaven In Your Pocket
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2008
This sounds crazy, but it's true: I never seem to fully understand just what I am writing about until well after it's been written.Such is the case with Heaven in Your Pocket, which follows the journey of the fictional singing troupe, The Heavenly Belles. (more...)
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NYMF PODCAST #2: Ubu: A Patamusical
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2008
Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft.
In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World!
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30 Days of NYMF: Castronauts
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 10, 2008
Speaking truth to power- it's always so thrilling, isn't it? And EXACTLY what we've all been wanting to do for the last eight years. So what better fantasy than a drag queen taking on a dictator? And you just know that Fierce Diva is bound to win. (more...)
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NYMF PODCAST #1: About Face
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2008
Broadway Bullet covers the theatre scene every week with interviews, music and performances from Broadway to Off-Off-Broadway; from Tony winners to the future innovators of our craft.
In addition to inclusion in our weekly program, we are making each NYMF show segment available separately... only here on Broadway World!
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NYMF's 'Wood' Becomes First Musical To Sell Out; Performance Added 9/21
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2008
Isaac Robert Hurwitz (NYMF Executive Director & Producer) announces that the musical Wood has sold out its initial run and that an additional performance has been added Sunday, September 21 at 4:30pm. (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF: Bonnie and Clyde: A Folktale
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2008
Hunter Foster and I were actors in Broadway's Urinetown. He was a book writer (Summer of 42) and I was a songwriter (Newsical). So of course we decided to write a show together. Bonnie and Clyde was Hunter's idea. Why hadn't it been done before? Turns out that while the personalities of everyone involved with the real Bonnie and Clyde were fascinating, their story was gruesome. "If only you could put these characters in a musical comedy…" we thought. Quickly answered with, "Well why not?" (more...)
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30 Days of NYMF 2008: Max & the Truffle Pig
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 07, 2008
Deep in the heartland, southern Indiana. I am working on a new play at the New Harmony project. It is fantastic here, great for writing. Not so good for calling. To use your cell phone you have to walk five streets down and two streets over, where, in the middle of the road, you might be able to get Verizon. So when I finally pick up my messages there are quite a few, including three from a very determined lady who would like to speak to me about a project. (more...)
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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...)
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Welcome to '30 Days of NYMF'
by 30 Days of NYMF 2008 - September 05, 2008
Welcome to "30 Days of NYMF"
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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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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'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...)
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'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...)
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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.
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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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.
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'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...)
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'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...)
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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.
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'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.
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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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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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.
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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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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 '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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 NYMF Notes: Part 2
by Michael Dale - October 05, 2007
Capsule reviews of Such Good Friends, Love Sucks and JC2K (more...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 '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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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 '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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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'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...)
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'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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 '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...)
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'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...)
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 '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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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 '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...)
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 '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...)
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 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...)
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'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...)
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'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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 '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...)
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 '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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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 '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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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 '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...)
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'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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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 '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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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 '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...)
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 '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...)
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 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.
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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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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NYMF Roundup
by Jena Tesse Fox - October 01, 2006
Three musicals are reviewed as the NYMF draws to a close. (more...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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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...)
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Warrior
by Jena Tesse Fox - September 25, 2006
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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...)
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 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...)
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 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...)
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Children Get in Free to Added 9/23 'Captain Gravy' Show
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2006
On Saturday, September 23rd, children can catch an added performance Captain Gravy's Wavy Navy: Where's the Moon? for free (more...)
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Korean Musical Maria Maria Begins Performances Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2006
The U.S. premiere of the award-winning Korean musical Maria Maria will begin tonight at the Gerald W. Lynch Theatre at John Jay College. An official opening is set for October 1 at 7 PM. (more...)
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NYMF's 'Captain Gravy' Adds Performance on Sept. 23
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2006
Due to 'hip-ship' demand for tickets, The New York Musical Theatre Festival's Captain Gravy's Wavy Navy: Where's the Moon?, has added an additional performance on September 23 (more...)
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'Singing Nun' Ends 9/22; NYMF Musical to Transfer?
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2006
There may be a commercial future for the NYMF hit The Tragic and Horrible Life of the Singing Nun, which ends its run on 9/22 (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF Day 21: Journey to the West
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2006
Richard Oberacker describes the challenges of bringing his unconventional Asian theatre-inspired musical Jouney to the West to NYMF (more...)
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NYMF's White Noise Team on Joey Reynolds Show Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2006
White Noise creators Ryan J. Davis and Joe Drymala, and songwriter/star Rick Crom, will appear live on The Joey Reynolds Show tonight at midnight. (more...)
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 Hwang, Etc. Set for NYMF Seminar on Musical Adaptation
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2006
As part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's series of education seminars, "Crossing Over: Adapting Musicals from Other Media" will be presented on Thursday, September 21, 6:00-7:30pm, at New World Stages (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF Day 20: White Noise
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2006
White Noise's Joe Drymala discusses how white supremacists have objected to the provocative new NYMF musical (more...)
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If We Only Have LOVE!
by Mark Bowers - September 19, 2006
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 30 Days of NYMF Day 19: Common Grounds
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2006
Igor Goldin and Sammy Buck, of the dance musical Common Grounds, discuss the new NYMF show (more...)
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Korean Musical Maria Maria Begins at NYMF, Sept. 22
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2006
The U.S. premiere of the award-winning Korean musical Maria Maria, with book and lyrics by Hye Jung Yu and Music by Gyung Chan Cha, will be presented at the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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Joe Iconis' 'Things to Ruin' Crashes Into Ars Nova, 9/26
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2006
Ars Nova and New York Musical Theatre Festival will welcome 2006 Jonathan Larson Award-winner Joe Iconis for "Things to Ruin," which will be performed at Ars Nova on Tuesdsay, September 26th at 8 PM (more...)
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The Nun Sings But the Show Never Soars
by Joseph F. Panarello - September 18, 2006
At the conclusion of the new musical on stage at the Theater at St. Clement's Church, an animated film of flowers blooming is projected on the cyclorama. It is supposed to represent a prayed-for miracle, however the lighting and the metallic confetti falling in front of it make the flowers appear out of focus and at times completely blurred. It seems a fitting way to end a show that has great promise but is completely out of focus in its present state (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF Day 18: Captain Gravy's Wavy Navy
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2006
Jeff Katz, of Captain Gravy's Wavy Navy, talks about the exciting stress of having a musical in NYMF (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF Day 17: Lunch
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2006
Writer Shawn Northrip describes his hopes for the new NYMF musical Lunch (more...)
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 Photo Flash: NYMF's River's End
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2006
The New York Musical Theater Festival will present River's End, a new musical with book and lyrics by Cheryl Coons and music by Chuck Larkin, from September 21st through October 1st. (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF Day 15: Virgins
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2006
Dean Bryant talks about Virgins' journey from Sydney to NYMF (more...)
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Captain Gravy's Wavy Navy Begins at NYMF, Sept. 14
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Hip Ship Productions, in association with David Leidholdt will present, Captain Gravy's Wavy Navy: Where's the Moon? from September 14th through 22nd at the 45th Street Theater (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: Second NYMF Concert
by Ben Strothmann - September 13, 2006
The second of six free NYMF concerts was presented at the Times Square Virgin Megastore, September 11. (more...)
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Bonds, Sullivan, Etc. Set for NYMF's Cumberland Blues
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2006
D. B. Bonds, Patrick Ryan Sullivan, Cara Cooper, Kathy Dietch and more will star in Cumberland Blues, playing as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) on September 22nd at 1 PM and 5 PM (more...)
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NYMF's White Noise Adds Shows on Sept. 19 & Sept. 29
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2006
Due to high demand, the provocative upcoming musical White Noise announced today that the New York Musical Theater Festival has added two additional shows to its festival run. (more...)
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Duncan Sheik Performs NYMF Ars Nova Concert, 9/27
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2006
Grammy-nominee and Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik will take center stage at the Penthouse at Ars Nova (511 W. 54th St.) on September 27th at 8 PM (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: Opening Night Back-to-NYMF Pep Rally
by Linda Lenzi - September 12, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival got off to a festive start with "Opening Night: The Back-to-NYMF Fall Pep Rally," which took place on September 10th at New World Stages (more...)
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 Photo Flash: NYMF's Go-Go Beach
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2006
As a tribute to the stars of the original 1960s beach party movies, cast members of the new NYMF musical Go-Go Beach posed for their very own 60's style publicity shots (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF Day 10: Ars Nova Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2006
Teresa Bass describes the highlights of the NYMF at Ars Nova Concert Series (more...)
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Flight of the Lawnchair Man Lands at NYMF Concert, 9/11
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2006
Flight of the Lawnchair Man lands at the Virgin Megastore Times Square on Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. to offer a free, public performance from the new show soon to play the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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NYMF's Sold Out Desperate Measures Adds 2 Shows
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2006
With almost its entire run sold out at this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival, Desperate Measures has been asked to extend for two more performances (more...)
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NYMF Seeks a 'Broadway Idol' through Celeb Panel, 9/11
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2006
On Monday, September 11th, the New York Musical Theatre Festival will offer its own spin on the popular reality talent show with "NYMF Broadway Idol" (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF Day 7: Desperate Measures
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2006
William Shakespeare responds to questions about the new NYMF musical Desperate Measures, based on his Measure for Measure (more...)
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 Photo Flash: NYMF's Flight of the Lawnchair Man
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival will present the New York premiere of Flight of the Lawnchair Man, starring Donna Lynne Champlin, beginning September 13 (more...)
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 'Sweeney' Star Donna Lynne Champlin Takes 'Flight'
by TJ Fitzgerald - September 06, 2006
Donna Lynne Champlin Reprises Role At New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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 Photo Flash: NYMF's Drift
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2006
The new musical Drift, starring Christian Campbell, Tari Kelli and Jarrod Emick, will begin performances at NYMF on September 13th (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF Day 6: NYMF at Nite Concerts
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2006
Jess McLeod talks about the New York Musical Theatre Festival's upcoming series of concerts--including one with Ben Folds (more...)
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NYMF to Offer Free Concerts of New Musicals, Sept. 6-25
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) will present a series of free concert events in partnership with the Times Square Virgin Megastore (1540 Broadway, between 45th & 46th Streets), giving audiences a sneak peek of the shows opening each week of the Festival (more...)
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NYMF's River's End Explores Real-Life Mystery
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2006
The New York Musical Theater Festival will present River's End, a new musical with book and lyrics by Cheryl Coons and music by Chuck Larkin, from September 21st through October 1st (more...)
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Dance Musical All is Love Brings 40s Style to NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2006
Te '40s dance musical All is Love will head to NYMF for performances on September 19th, 23rd, 27th and 28th (more...)
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 Photo Flash: NYMF's Three Sides in Rehearsals
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival will present the U.S. premiere of Grant Olding's acclaimed London musical Three Sides, which will be performed as part of the third annual New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 21st through 30th (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF Day 5: Alive in the World
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2006
Paul Scott Goodman talks about the origins of his new musical Alive in the World, which will be seen at the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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Hoty, Gualtieri, Fischer Join NYMF's Night of the Hunter
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2006
Dee Hoty has replaced Carolee Carmello, and Tom Gualtieri will step in for Ron Bohmer, in the upcoming NYMF musical The Night of the Hunter (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF Day 3: Oedipus for Kids
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2006
The two great Greek philosophers review the NYMF musical Oedipus for Kids! (more...)
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Captain Gravy's Wavy Navy Sails to NYMF, Sept. 14-22
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Hip Ship Productions, in association with David Leidholdt will present, Captain Gravy's Wavy Navy: Where's the Moon? from September 14th through 22nd at the 45th Street Theater (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF Day 2: The Children
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2006
Stan Richardson, the lyricist and bookwriter of the NYMF musical The Children, discusses his self-imposed ban from show rehearsals (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld - Day One
by BWW - September 01, 2006
"30 Days of NYMF" will be a regular column on BroadwayWorld.com for the month of September, offering a different perspective every day on what it's like to be a part of the 2006 New York Musical Theatre Festival. These columns will be written in the first person by someone involved in the Festival, and will offer you their unedited perspective on the process. Day One is by Kris Stewart, Executive Director and founder of NYMF. (more...)
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McArdle, Moriber & More Star in NYMF's Behind the Limelight
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and the Chaplin Corporation present BEHIND THE LIMELIGHT, a new musical about the life and art of Charlie Chaplin by Christopher Curtis. Directed by Michael Unger, BEHIND THE LIMELIGHT features a distinguished cast that includes Luther Creek (Rent, Urinetown) as Chaplin, as well as Andrea McArdle (Tony Award nominee for Annie, Beauty and the Beast), Janet Metz (Falsettoland, Bingo:The Musical) and Garrett Long (The Spitfire Grill), among others. (more...)
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Tickets for NYMF's Party Come Here Go On Sale Sept. 1
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2006
Tickets for Party Come Here, presented as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 25th through 30th at the TBG Theatre (312 W. 36th Street) will go on sale to the general public on September 1st (more...)
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NYMF Tickets Go On Sale to the Public, September 1
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2006
Single tickets for this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), previously available to NYMF members only, will go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 1 (more...)
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Fitzgerald & Shamos to Star in NYMF Gutenberg Musical
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2006
Christopher Fitzgerald and Jeremy Shamos will star in Gutenberg! The Musical!, which will run as part of The New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 22nd through September 30th (more...)
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Bogardus, Grové, Groff, Etc. Set for NYMF Illyria Reading
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2006
Stephen Bogardus, Jonathan Groff, Jessica Grové and more will headline a concert reading of the Twelfth Night-based musical Illyria, which will be presented as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival at the Lamb's Theatre on Monday, September 11th (more...)
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Golden, Lippa, Felciano, Etc. Perform at Ars Nova for NYMF
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2006
Annie Golden, Andrew Lippa and more will perform at Ars Nova, from September 11th through October 1st, as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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NYMF's Go-Go Beach Announces Cast & Creative Team
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2006
New York City: The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Kevin F. Harrington's Plaza Theatrical Productions Inc. will present the world premiere of an original new musical, GO-GO BEACH, at 37 ARTS THEATRE from September 14th – 23rd. GO-GO BEACH is an official juried Next Link selection of the 2006 New York Musical Theatre Festival, one of only 15 shows chosen from over 350 submissions. (more...)
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Finneran and Michele Star in NYMF Musical Hot and Sweet
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2006
Tony Award-winner Katie Finneran and Spring Awakening's Lea Michele will lead the cast of Hot and Sweet, which will play the New York Musical Theatre Festival from Sept. 21st through September 30th at the Theatre at St. Clement's (more...)
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NYMF Musical White Noise Announces New Sisters
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2006
The provocative upcoming musical White Noise announced new casting for its New York Musical Theater Festival production this September (more...)
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Frank and Bryant's Musical Virgins Plays NYMF, 9/14-9/26
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2006
Direct from the smash-hit Melbourne premiere, Virgins, a new musical by Australians Mathew Frank and Dean Bryant performed by its original Australian all-female cast, will perform as part of this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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NYMF to Have Three Sides with London-Born Musical
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival, in association with Sharon Fallon, Daniel Wallace and Trish Whitehurst, proudly announce the U.S. premiere of Grant Olding's acclaimed London musical Three Sides, which will be presented as part of the third annual New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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New Musical Oedipus for Kids! Eyes NYMF, 9/12-9/25
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Rake Theater will present the new musical, Oedipus for Kids! (more...)
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'Cirque' Artists Among Creative Team for NYMF 'Journey'
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2006
Journey to the West, an epic story set to premiere at the New York Musical Theatre Festival this fall, will feature several Cirque du Soleil veterans among its creative team (more...)
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Cast Set for NYMF 'Journey;' Cast Album, Blog are Online
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2006
Casting has been announced Journey to the West, an epic story set to premiere at the New York Musical Theatre Festival this fall (more...)
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Campbell, Emick, Kelly to 'Drift' into New NYMF Musical
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2006
Christian Campbell, Jarrod Emick and Tari Kelly will star in Drift at NYMF (more...)
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Zbornik, Hunsaker, Etc. Set for NYMF 'Singing Nun' Musical
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2006
Casting has been announced for The Tragic and Horrible Life of the Singing Nun, which will be presented at the New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 14th through 22nd (more...)
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New Musical 'Lunch' Served at NYMF, 9/13-9/24
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2006
The NYC premiere of Shawn Northrip's new rock musical, Lunch, will be presented by Fugly Productions as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 13th thorugh 24th (more...)
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O'Hara, Lohr, Etc. Set for Goodman's 'Alive' NYMF Musical
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2006
Kelli O'Hara, Aaron Lohr, Marcy Harriell and Greg Naughton will star in Paul Scott Goodman's Alive in the World at NYMF from September 14th thorugh 17th (more...)
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Gutenberg! The Musical Printed at NYMF, 9/22-9/30
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2006
The U.S. premiere of Anthony King and Scott Brown's Gutenberg! The Musical! will take place as part of the third annual New York Musical Theatre Festival. Performances begin on Friday, September 22 at The Sage Theatre (711 Seventh Avenue); it will run through September 30 (more...)
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Smoking Bloomberg Wafts to NYMF, 9/13-9/24
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2006
The new musical comedy Smoking Bloomberg will run as part of NYMF from September 13th through September 24th (more...)
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Korean Musical Maria Maria Plays NYMF, 9/22-10/15
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2006
The Korean musical retelling of the life of Mary Magdalene, Maria Maria, will play NYMF from September 22nd through October 15th (more...)
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New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Dance Series
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2006
This year, NYMF will present a new series: The NYMF Dance Series (more...)
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Sanders, Vaughan, Etc. Set for 'Kitty Genovese' at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2006
Casting has been announced for 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 at the Theatre at St. Clement's (more...)
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Latin Hip-Hop Musical Kingdom Reigns at NYMF, Sept. 13-23
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Latin Kingdom Entertainment will present Kingdom from September 13th through 23rd (more...)
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Full New York Musical Theatre Festival Schedule Announced
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2006
Complete scheduling information has been announced for the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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Wendy Seyb's School Daze Dances to NYMF, 9/21-9/28
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2006
School Daze – a new comedy mixing Mozart and Tchaikovsky with a 1980s high school dance - will receive its world premiere at 37 Arts Theatre (450 W. 37th St.) as part of the third annual New York Music Theatre Festival on September 21 (more...)
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NYMF Takes a Buddhist 'Journey to the West,' 9/25-10/1
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2006
New Voice Theatre, a non-profit theatre company in Cinncinati, Ohio will present Journey to the West, an epic story set to premiere at the New York Musical Theatre Festival this fall. (more...)
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Desperate Measures, with von Essen, Powers, Plays NYMF
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival will present the NY premiere of a new musical Desperate Measures, with performances to begin on Tuesday, September 12 (more...)
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Darius de Haas Seeks 'The Man in My Head' at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2006
Darius de Haas will star in the one-man musical The Man in My Head, which will be presented as part of the 2006 New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 26th through September 30th at the 45th Street Theatre (more...)
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Warren, Burns, Dvorsky, Etc. Set for Wallenberg at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2006
Thom Christopher Warren, Andrea Burns, George Dvorsky will headline the cast of Wallenberg, a new musical about one of the greatest heroes of the 20th century, that will be seen as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's Developmental Reading series on September 17th and September 20th at New World Stages (more...)
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J.O.B. The Hip-Hopera Spins Through NYMF, 9/25-10/1
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2006
The New York premiere of J.O.B. The Hip-Hopera, a musical based on an Old Testament story, will play as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 25th through October 1st at the 45th Street Theatre (more...)
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Skinner, Carolan, Piro, Etc. Set for 'Nice Life' at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2006
Emily Skinner, Kevin Carolan, Jacquelyn Piro and more will star in Have a Nice Life, which will have its US premiere as part of 3rd Annual NY Musical Theatre Festival, beginning performances Monday September 11th, and continuing its limited engagement through September 17th at New World Stages/Stage 5 (more...)
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Rock Musical Emerald Man to Tilt at NYMF in September
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2006
The new rock musical Emerald Man - billed as "a modern day Don Quixote tale, based on a true story" will run as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 12th through 22nd (more...)
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Rayson, Reinking, Rapier, Etc. are The Children at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2006
Jonathan Rayson, Megan Reinking and more will star in The Children, a musical comedy based on the 1980 B-horror film of the same title that will be performed as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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Reading of New Musical Magpie Sings at NYMF in Sept.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Amas Musical Theatre will present the world premiere of an original new musical, Magpie, on Wednesday, September 27 at 3 and 6 PM and Thursday, September 28 at 6 PM at the Barrow Group Theatre (more...)
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Sheik and Bashor to Make White Noise at NYMF, 9/18-9/30
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2006
Whitney Bashor and Kacie Sheik will reprise their roles in White Noise, running as part of NYMF from September 18th through 30th (more...)
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Butler and Olivo Join Starry Cast of NYMF Party Come Here
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2006
Kerry Butler and Karen Olivo will join the previously-announced Hunter Foster, Terrence Mann, Fyvush Finkel and Kaitlin Hopkins in Party Come Here, playing from September 25th through September 28th at the TBG Theatre as one of the "invited" musicals of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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von Essen, Powers, King, Etc. to Take 'Measures' at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2006
Max von Essen, Jenny Powers, Nick Wyman, Ginifer King and more will headline the cast of the new musical Desperate Measures, running as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 12th through 24th at the 45th Street Theatre (more...)
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The Tragic and Horrible Life of the Singing Nun Plays NYMF
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival, in association with George DeMarco and David Gerard, will present the premiere of The Tragic And Horrible Life Of The Singing Nun at the Theatre at St. Clements, 423 West 46th Street (more...)
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NYMF Tix Now On Sale to Members; General Sale Starts 9/1
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2006
Starting today, tickets to NYMF shows are available to NYMF members; they go on sale to the general public on September 1st (more...)
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New Musical Warrior, with May & Schaffel, Plays NYMF
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2006
From September 12th through 23rd, the New York Musical Theatre Festival and Reggie Hill will present the New York premiere of Warrior, a musical with book, music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning songwriter and author Marcus Hummon (more...)
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Carmello, Bohmer, Etc. Set for NYMF's Night of the Hunter
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2006
Carolee Carmello, Ron Bohmer, Beth Fowler, Brian Noonan, Mary Stout and Tina Johnson will star in The Night of the Hunter at the New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 26th through October 1st (more...)
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Champlin, Etc. Set for Flight of the Lawnchair Man at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival's Next Link presentation of The Flight of the Lawnchair Man, playing from September 13th through 18th, will reunite its 2005 Goodspeed Opera cast--including Sweeney Todd's Donna Lynne Champlin--as well as much of its creative team (more...)
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New Musical Warrior to Star May and Schaffel at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2006
The new musical Warrior, running from September 12th through 23rd, will star Deven May and Marla Schaffel (more...)
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Foster, Mann, Etc. Set for NYMF Party Come Here in Sept.
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2006
Hunter Foster, Terrence Mann, Kaitlin Hopkins and Fyvush Finkel will star in Party Come Here, playing from September 25th through September 28th at the TBG Theatre as one of the "invited" musicals of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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The Children Runs as Part of NYMF, 9/12-9/24
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2006
The Children, a musical comedy based on the 1980 b-horror film of the same title, will be performed as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 12th through 24th (more...)
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 NYMF Announces Fourteen Invited Musicals
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2006
The musicals that will be presented as part of this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival have been announced (more...)
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2006 NYMF Festival Announces 'Next Link' Selections
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival is pleased to announce the 18 new musicals selected for this year's Next Link Project, to be presented as part of the third-annual New York Musical Theatre Festival, September 10 through October 1, 2006. (more...)
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NYMF '06 Next Link Picks To Be Announced at May 21 Party
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2006
On Sunday, May 21, 2006, the New York Musical Theatre Festival will host UNLEASHING THE NEXT LINK, a celebration to kick-off the new theater season and to announce the 18 new musicals selected for this year's NYMF Next Link Project, as well as a peak at many of the invited works. (more...)
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 NYMF Recap: Feeling Electric, The Big Time and The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde
by Michael Dale - October 08, 2005
A look back at three entries from the New York Musical Theater Festival (more...)
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POTSHOTS AT THE PREZES: Two Satires Throw Darts at Bush & Clinton by Kerrie Smith
by Kerrie Smith - October 06, 2005
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 Richard Cory: Something to Talk About
by Michael Dale - September 26, 2005
Ed Dixon's excellent musical adaptation of A.R. Gurney's play features a sung-through score and a title character who cannot sing (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 23: Backstage with the Wise Guys behind DON IMBROGLIO
by BWW - September 24, 2005
Peter Hilliard and Matt Boresi take us backstage of Don Imbroglio, one of this year's NYMF offerings (more...)
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 The Mistress Cycle: The Women Who Come Second
by Michael Dale - September 24, 2005
An extraordinary and exquisite chamber musical explores the lives of five women who have come between a husband and wife (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 22: Reluctant Pilgrim by Jamie McGonnigal
by BWW - September 23, 2005
Jamie McGonnigal talks about Stephen Schwartz and the Reluctant Pilgrim Concert being held as part of NYMF (more...)
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 'Liberty Smith' Turns History On Its Ear
by Craig Brockman - September 22, 2005
Once in a while you have the good fortune of catching a musical in the works that reminds you how wonderful this art form can truly be. Such is the case with the abbreviated concert version of "Liberty Smith" which had two performances at the Beckett Theatre as part of NYMF.
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 21: Isabelle And The Pretty-Ugly Spell by Joan Ross Sorkin
by BWW - September 22, 2005
Joan Ross Sorkin weighs in on her collaboration on Isabelle And The Pretty-Ugly Spell now playing as part of NYMF 2005. (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 20: [title of show]
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2005
Hunter Bell discusses what NYMF means to him and [Title of Show] writing partner Jeff Bowen (more...)
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 Earley, Baskin, Gurwin, Stout Star In The Musical Comedy 'Liberty Smith' For Two Performances Only
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2005
LIBERTY SMITH, a musical comedy about the American Revolution, will be presented in two readings during the 2005 New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 19: Project Footlight's Wrong Number
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2005
The Project Footlight musical Wrong Number, by Brian Lowdermilk and Kait Kerrigan, is an improv-based NYMF show (more...)
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 Review: Yank! At the NYMTF
by Joseph F. Panarello - September 19, 2005
There will be those who will criticize the new musical Yank! claiming that it is a patchwork of moments that have worked in other musicals... (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 18: Fairies: A Musical Dream Come True
by BWW - September 19, 2005
30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld continues with a report all about Fairies! (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 17: You Might As Well Live
by BWW - September 18, 2005
Karen Mason Plays the Enigmatic Dorothy Parker in Norman Mathews' Musical, You Might As Well Live at The New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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 The Banger's Flopera: Maybe Michael John LaChiusa Was Right
by Michael Dale - September 17, 2005
It's The Beggar's Opera updated to the 21st Century, featuring gangstaz, pornstaz, popstaz and lots of screaming (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 16: ROOMS by Miriam Gordon
by BWW - September 17, 2005
Miriam Gordon, co-book writer of ROOMS gives us the scoop on the NYMF show. (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 15: Monica! The Musical
by BWW - September 16, 2005
Monica! The Musical? Yes, it exists and it's in the 2005 NYMF Festival - read all about it here! (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 14: Gutenberg! The Musical!
by BWW - September 15, 2005
Anthony King fills us in on Gutenberg! as part of BroadwayWorld's 30 Days of NYMF! (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: NYMF Opening Gala
by Linda Lenzi - September 14, 2005
NYMF fans, artists, industry and celebrities partied this Monday, September 12th at the opening Festival Gala. (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 13: Uncle Jed's Barbershop
by BWW - September 14, 2005
David Wohl, composer, co-lyricist and co-creator of Uncle Jed's Barbershop gives us the scoop on the NYMF show. (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 12: Coming Full-Cycle by David Southerland
by BWW - September 13, 2005
David Southerland (Exec. Dir. of AWOL Theatre Project) gives us the scoop on The Mistress Cycle at NYMF! (more...)
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Clark, Yazbek, Bolger, Oscar and More Participate in NYMF Seminar Series
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2005
VICTORIA CLARK, CELIA KEENAN-BOLGER, BRAD OSCAR, EUGENE LEE, MARSHA NORMAN, DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE, LUCY SIMON AND DAVID YAZBEK AMONG PARTICIPANTS IN NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED SEMINAR SERIES.
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 11: YANK by David Zelnik
by BWW - September 12, 2005
David Zelnik, book writer and lyricist of Yank gives us the scoop on YANK at NYMF! (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 10: The View From Here
by BWW - September 11, 2005
Timothy Huang gives us the scoop on his one act musical, The View From Here at NYMF! (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: NYMF's 'Feeling Electric' Performs At Virgin Megastore
by Craig Brockman - September 11, 2005
On Sunday, September 11, Anthony Rapp and Amy Spanger led the cast in two numbers from the sold-out NYMF Show, "Feeling Electric." (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 9: The Big Time
by BWW - September 10, 2005
30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld continues with the scoop on The Big Time, with Douglas Carter Beane and Douglas J. Cohen's The Big Time. (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: NYMF Preview - Monica: The Musical, The Shaggs, Wild Women Of Planet Wongo and Don Imbroglio
by Craig Brockman - September 10, 2005
On Friday, September 9, 2005 at the Virgin Megastore in Union Square, 4 NYMF shows - Monica: The Musical, The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World, The Wild Women Of Planet Wongo and Don Imbroglio showed off their stuff, and BroadwayWorld was there! (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 8: Why I Refused to Let 6 Women with Brain Death Die by Valerie Fagan
by BWW - September 09, 2005
30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld.com continues with Valerie Fagan writing all about 6 Women with Brain Death! (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: NYMF Preview - The Unknown, 6 Women With Brain Death, The View From Here and Isabelle and the Pretty-Ugly Spell
by Ben Strothmann - September 09, 2005
On Thursday, September 8, 2005 at the Virgin Megastore in Union Square, 4 NYMF shows - The Unknown, 6 Women With Brain Death (or Expiring Minds Want To Know), The View From Here and Isabelle and the Pretty-Ugly Spell showed off their stuff, and BroadwayWorld was there! (more...)
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Rapp, Spanger and Cast of NYMF's Feeling Electric Perform Sep. 11 at Virgin Megastore in Union Square
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2005
This Sunday, September 11, the cast of the New York Musical Theatre Festival production of FEELING ELECTRIC will offer a free public performance of select musical numbers at the Virgin Megastore -- Union Square at 1:30 p.m. (more...)
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WPIX TV to Air NYMF Special on September 24th at 7 PM
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2005
WPIX Channel 11, Tribune Broadcasting's WB Television Network affiliate (a.k.a. The WB11), has begun shooting "The 2005 New York Musical Theatre Festival," a half-hour special report on the ambitious efforts of the eponymous annual festival, now in its second year. (more...)
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Musical Drama Orphan Train Plays NYMF, Sept. 22-Oct. 1
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2005
Orphan Train, a musical drama based on a true historical experience and staged by Patricia Birch, will run from September 22nd through October 1st as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 7: The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2005
Michael Aman, who wrote the book and lyrics with Oscar E. Moore gives us the scoop on the show's festival stop. (more...)
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Friedman Stars in NYMF Shaggs Musical, Sept. 27-Oct. 2
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2005
Peter Friedman will headline The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World, a new rock musical about the cult band that will run from September 27th through October 2nd as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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Six New York Musical Theatre Festival Shows Extend Sold-Out Runs
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2005
Six NYMF shows have announced that they will extend their runs due to being sold out (more...)
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Craig Carnelia And Andrew Lippa Set For 'Trunk Songs' At The Duplex Sept. 24
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2005
The Songbook Project, Inc. is pleased to announce plans for a late summer benefit, TRUNK SONGS, featuring two treasures of the American Musical Theatre: Craig Carnelia (Sweet Smell of Success, Three Postcards) and Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party, john & jen). (more...)
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NYMF's 'Plane Crazy' and Points.com Take Off With Revolutionary Frequent Flyer Promotion
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2005
Theatergoers Can Now Earn Frequent Flyer Miles By Attending a Performance of the New Musical, Plane Crazy
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 6: No Boundaries
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2005
Acclaimed Grammy-winning songwriting and performing artists Marcus Miller and Speech venture into theatre, finding No Boundaries. (more...)
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It Came from Beyond Runs at NYMF, Sept. 15-24
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2005
The 50s sci-fi musical It Came from Beyond will run as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 15th through 24th (more...)
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Huffman, Moore, Sullivan Star in NYMF Richard Cory, Sept. 14-24
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2005
Cady Huffman, Maureen Moore, Patrick Ryan Sullivan and other Broadway veterans will star in Richard Cory, Ed Dixon's new musical that will run from September 14th through 24th as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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Christiane Noll in Staged Reading of New Musical 'CAMILLE' Oct 1 @ 1 & 4:30 PM
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2005
BROADWAY USA! and Biribin Entertainment will present a staged reading of a new musical adaptation of Dumas fils' tragic love story "CAMILLE" as part of the New York Musical Festival. (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 5: The Tutor, or How a Musical Grows Up
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2005
Maryrose Wood explains the developmental process of the new NYMF musical, The Tutor, for which she wrote the book and lyrics (more...)
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John Hill Sings of Whiskers on Kittens at Makor, Sept. 22
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2005
Hairspray's John Hill will take center stage on September 22nd to reprise his hit solo show Whiskers on Kittens (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 4: How I Came to Write RICHARD CORY by Ed Dixon
by BWW - September 05, 2005
For Day 4 of BroadwayWorld's NYMF Coverage, Ed Dixon fills us in all about RICHARD CORY! (more...)
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Rock Musical 'Dorian Gray' Premieres Sept. 15-18 at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2005
"Dorian Gray: The Musical," has its rock musical premiere as part of the second annual New York Musical Theatre Festival, September 15-18 in midtown Manhattan. (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 3: PLANE CRAZY by Suzy Conn
by BWW - September 04, 2005
For Day 3 of BroadwayWorld's NYMF Coverage writer Suzy Conn talks about PLANE CRAZY, its acceptance into the festival and more! (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 2: Soon Of a Mornin'
by BWW - September 03, 2005
Day 2 of BroadwayWorld's NYMF Festival Coverage includes information on Soon Of a Mornin'! (more...)
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Shonn Wiley Stars in World Premiere of THE VIEW FROM HERE at New York Musical Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2005
SHONN WILEY STARS IN WORLD PREMIERE OF THE VIEW FROM HERE, PRESENTED BY
GLASS BUBBLE PRODUCTIONS AND RELENTLESS PURSUITS IN THE THIRD WEEK OF
THE 2005 NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL (more...)
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 30 Days of NYMF on BroadwayWorld Day 1: Bye, Bye Maria Von Trapp! Hello Monica! The Musical!
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2005
BroadwayWorld is proud to present 30 Days of NYMF, featuring highlight articles on some of the best of the upcoming New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
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Rock Piece Dagmar's Door No. 1 Performed at NYMF, Sept. 15
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2005
The surreal rock musical piece Dagmar's Door No. 1 will be performed as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival on September 15th (more...)
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Photo Coverage: New York Musical Theatre Festival Preview
by Ben Strothmann - August 31, 2005
A press conference for the 2005 NYMF took place on August 30th with a special preview of The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde, The Big Time, The Mistress Cycle, Nerds://A Musical Software Satire, No Boundaries, Plane Crazy, and Project Footlight. (more...)
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No Boundaries Begins Performances Sept 15 At NYMF
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2005
New York Musical Theatre Festival presents NO BOUNDARIES beginning September 15th at Theatre at St. Clements. (more...)
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YANK!, Starring Kreeger, Runs Sept. 14-21 at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2005
YANK!, a new musical exploring gay life during WWII and featuring Doug Kreeger, will run from September 14th through 21st as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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6 Women with Brain Death Runs at NYMF, Sept. 26-Oct.1
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2005
6 Women with Brain Death (or Expiring Minds Want to Know), a satirical revue dealing with feminine issues, will run from September 26th through October 1st as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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 Rent's Frenchie Davis Featured in Monica! The Musical, Sept. 21-Oct. 2
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2005
Rent's Frenchie Davis will be featured in the cast of the satirical Monica! The Musical, which will run as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 21st through October 2nd (more...)
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Single Tickets for '05 NYMF Go on Sale August 29
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2005
Single tickets for the 2005 New York Musical Theatre Festival will go on sale to the general public on August 29th (more...)
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Kushnier & Diaz Star in Rooms at NYMF, Sept. 13-23
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2005
Jeremy Kushnier and Natascia Diaz will headline Paul Scott Goodman's "rock romance" Rooms at the New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 13th through 23rd (more...)
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Richard Cory Makes NY Debut At NYMF Starring Cady Huffman, Catherine Cox, Harris Doran Christeena Riggs, Lynne Wintersteller And More
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2005
THE 2005 NEW YORK MUSIC THEATER FESTIVAL, DENNIS GRIMALDI PRODUCTIONS and NICK CAVARRA are pleased to announce the New York premiere of the new musical "RICHARD CORY," directed by JAMES BRENNAN. (more...)
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But I'm A Cheerleader To Debut At NYMF With Chandra Lee Schwartz, Kelly Karbacz, Natalie Joy Johnson, John Hill And More
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2005
But I'm a Cheerleader: The Musical with book and lyrics by Bill August in and music by Andrew Abrams, based on Lions Gate's 1998 cult film by Jamie Babbit and Brian Wayne Peterson, will have its world premiere as part of the second annual NY Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
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Ayers Plays Tom Jones in NYMF Musical, Sept. 26-Oct. 2
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2005
A musical version of Henry Fielding's novel Tom Jones will run from September 26th through October 2nd as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's Next Link series (more...)
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deRoy & Friends Come with Strings Attached in Sept. 12 Benefit
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2005
Strings Attached, a special benefit for the New York City Police Foundation, will be performed by Jamie deRoy & friends on September 12th as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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Anthony Rapp and Amy Spanger headline 'Feeling Electric' at the New York Musical Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2005
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Reno Productions proudly present FEELING ELECTRIC as one of the featured productions of the 2005 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). Directed by Peter Askin (The Good Body, Trumbo), performances begin on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at Off-Broadway's Barrow Group Theatre (312 West 36th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). (more...)
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NYMF Hit [title of show] Plays Ars Nova, Sept. 11-27
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2005
Jeff Bowen's and Hunter Bell's [title of show] will be performed at Ars Nova from September 11th through September 27th (more...)
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Prymus Headlines Uncle Jed's Barbershop, Sept. 20-Oct. 2
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2005
Ken Prymus will star in Uncle Jed's Barbershop, which will run from September 20th through October 2nd as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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Air Crew Admitted Free to Plane Crazy, Sept. 15-25
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2005
All air crew can gain free admission to the new musical comedy Plane Crazy, which will run from September 15th through 25th as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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Bond Davis, Wintersteller & More Cast in The Mistress Cycle
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2005
Mary Bond Davis, Lynne Wintersteller, Sally Wilfert, Lisa Brescia and Stephanie Bast will comprise the cast of the new musical The Mistress Cycle, which will run from September 15th through 24th as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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Musical Drama Soon of a Mornin' Plays NYMF, Sept. 13-24
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2005
Soon of a Mornin,' Andrea Frierson-Toney's musical drama, will play the New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 13th through September 24th (more...)
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The Shaggs Musical Presented at NYMF, Sept. 27-Oct. 2
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2005
The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World, a new musical about the cult rockers, will run as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 27th through October 2nd (more...)
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06880: The Musical and Two Others Play NYMF in Sept.
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2005
06880: The Musical, Isabelle and the Pretty Ugly Spell and It Came From Beyond will all run as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival in September (more...)
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Trailer Park Musical Hosts Benefit for NYMF, Sept. 12
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2005
The Great American Trailer Park Musical, currently in previews at Dodgers Stages, will give a benefit performance for the New York Musical Theatre Festival on September 12th (more...)
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YANK! Musical Runs at NYMF from Sept. 14-21
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2005
Yank!, a new musical exploring the gay experience during WWII, will run from September 14th through September 21st as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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theAtrainplays Combine Subways and Theatre, Sept. 13-24
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2005
The Atrainplays, vol. xx will be presented from September 13th through 24th after the creative team has developed the shows on New York's subways (more...)
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Musical Plane Crazy Flies at NYMF from Sept. 15-25
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2005
A new musical comedy called Plane Crazy will run from September 15th through Sept. 25th as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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Ballad of Bonnie & Clyde Plays NYMF, Sept. 14-25
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2005
The Ballad of Bonnie & Clyde, a new musical about the folk legends, will run from September 14th through September 25th as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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Reluctant Pilgrim Stephen Schwartz Revue Debuts in NYMF
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2005
The World Premiere of Reluctant Pilgrim, The lesser-known songs of Stephen Schwartz will premiere September 25th through 28th as part of the 2nd Annual New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
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Festival Passes for NYMF 2005 On Sale Aug. 8
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2005
Festival passes for the 2nd annual New York Musical Theatre Festival will go on sale on August 8th (more...)
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Mason to Play Dorothy Parker at NYMF, Sept. 22-Oct. 2
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2005
Karen Mason will play legendary Algonquin Round Table wit Dorothy Parker in You Might As Well Live, which will run from September 22nd to October 2nd as part of the New York Music Theatre Festival (more...)
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Wild Women of Planet Wongo Runs Sept. 13-25
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2005
The new musical The Wild Women of Planet Wongo will run off-Broadway from September 13th to 25th (more...)
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Richard Cory Plays Off-Bway as Part of NYMF, Sept. 14-24
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2005
Ed Dixon's Richard Cory will run off-Broadway from September 14th to the 24th as part of the New York Music Theatre Festival (more...)
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Matt Bogart to Headline NYMF Musical People Like Us
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2005
Matt Bogart will star with Pamela Bob in the new musical People Like Us, which will run from September 22nd to October 2nd as part of the New York Music Theatre Festival (more...)
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Swimming Upstream Opens at Fringe Fest, Aug 12
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2005
Swimming Upstream, a musical whose title refers to a high school student's musical about the life of a sperm, will open at the New York International Fringe Festival on August 12th (more...)
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NYMF Festival Announces Full Slate of Invited Shows
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2005
The 2005 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), currently entering its sophomore year, has announced a series of invited productions and events to round out this year's slate along with the previously announced titles for the "Next Link Project." (more...)
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Three New Musicals Selected for 2005 NYMF
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2005
A musical about Bonnie and Clyde, a satire of dueling computer geniuses and a world premiere set in Alabama are three of the musicals chosen for the second annual New York Musical Theatre Festival (more...)
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New Shows Chosen for New York Musical Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2005
The New York Musical Theatre Festival has chosen 18 new shows for its 2005 programming (more...)
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Jury Announced for 2005 NYMF Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2005
The New York Musical Theatre Festival, recipient of the prestigious Jujamcyn Theater Award, has announced jury members to oversee selections for the 2005 Festival running September 12 – October 2, 2005 in Midtown Manhattan. (more...)
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NYMF wins $100,000 Jujamcyn Award
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2005
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New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Dates and Submissions for 2005
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2005
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), a three-week celebration highlighting the next generation of musicals and the vibrant community of writers and artists working in musical theater today, will begin accepting submissions for its 2005 season on January 10. This year's festival will run from September 12 through October 2, 2005. (more...)
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NYMF Reviews: The Big Voice - God or Merman? and Three Sistahs
by Jena Tesse Fox - October 13, 2004
Two musicals enjoyed their New York premiers as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
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NYMF Review: Like You Like It
by Jena Tesse Fox - October 07, 2004
A new musical updating of Shakespeare's As You Like It premiered at the New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
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The Great American Trailer Park Musical
by Michael Dale - October 01, 2004
Too much fun to be legal (more...)
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NYMF REVIEW: [title of show]
by Jena Tesse Fox - September 28, 2004
A new musical for the New York Musical Theatre Festival about writing a new musical for the New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
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Meet John Doe
by Michael Dale - September 25, 2004
An uplifting musical adaptation of a Frank Capra film features cracking dialogue and a cool jazz infused score (more...)
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Fringical!: A Fringical!!
by Michael Dale - September 25, 2004
A musical spoof of all things Fringe is a little nasty, but a lot of fun (more...)
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Girl Crazy
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GLEE and Barbara Cook?
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'Empire' Rising
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