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Natalie Ballenger, recently made her Solo debut at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center with the National Chorale under the baton of Dr. Everett McCorvey. Natalie also made her Metropolitan Room debut performing for composer Maury Yeston as a Principle Soloist in A Bookseller in the Rain; An Evening Honoring Maury Yeston. Natalie returned to New York City after performing the role of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady with the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. Natalie spent this summer at the Ohio Light Opera in the roles of Eliza (My Fair Lady), Nancy (Dream City and the Magic Knight), and Anetta (The Little King)! Past OLO highlights include: Susie Trevor (Lady Be Good), Josephine (HMS Pinafore), Wanda (The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein), Sarah Brown (Guys and Dolls), Lori (Miss Springtime), and Princess Diana (Jubilee). Last Spring, Natalie was awarded Third Place at the 2014 Lotte Lenya International Voice Competition, as well as making her NYC Symphony Space Debut as Kitty in Light Opera of NY's production of Orange Blossoms. Highlights from past productions include: Blanche (Dialogues of the Carmelities), Luisa (The Fantasticks), First Lady (The Magic Flute), Richard Traubner Memorial Concert, and the Loren L. Zachary Viennese Luncheon. Natalie is featured on numerous recordings with Albany Records, Operetta Archives, and Musicals Lost and Found including: Orange Blossoms (Kitty), HMS Pinafore (Josephine) and Miss Springtime (Lori), Melody (Andree/Paula), and Dryad's Kiss (Chenette). A native of Santa Cruz, CA, Natalie currently resides in NYC. She earned a B.M. from the Eastman School of Music, and a M.M. from the University of Southern California. www.natalieballenger.com

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Tribeca New Music Presents A Concert Reading of RETURNING: THE ORDEAL OF OLIVE OATMAN


'Returning: The Ordeal of Olive Oatman - An Opera World Premiere concert reading at Opera America's National Opera Center. Based on the true story of a Mormon girl taken captive by Native Americans in 1851.'

Andy Karl, Merritt David Janes & Jaxon James to Lead ARNOLD! DA SCHWARZENEGGER MUSICAL PARODY Reading


A new musical, Arnold! Da Schwarzenegger Musical Parody is holding an invited reading in New York on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023, featuring Andy Karl as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Merritt David Janes as Middle Arnold, and Jaxon James as Young Arnold.

VIDEO: Watch 'There is Nothin' Like A Dame' From TUTS' SOUTH PACIFIC


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific.

VIDEO: Watch 'Bali Ha'i' From TUTS' SOUTH PACIFIC


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific.

VIDEO: 'I'm in Love With a Wonderful Guy' From TUTS' SOUTH PACIFIC


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At TUTS' SOUTH PACIFIC


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Rehearsals For TUTS' SOUTH PACIFIC


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific.

Theatre Under The Stars Announces Cast of SOUTH PACIFIC


Theatre Under The Stars has announced the cast of the new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific.

Sisco & Josepher Launch New Radio Show IN BETWEEN THE LINES On Musical Theatre Radio


David Sisco and Laura Josepher, owners of ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com, are launching a new radio show on MusicalTheatreRadio.com on Saturday, January 16 at 10 AM (EST).

The Kurt Weill Foundation Responds To Pandemic With The Lotte Lenya Competition Songbook


The hardships COVID-19 have caused for songwriters and performers has prompted The Kurt Weill Foundation to provide financial support to participants chosen for the Lotte Lenya Competition Songbook, a new collection of sixteen contemporary theater songs by nineteen emerging writers.

FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE Comes to the Laurie Beechman Tonight


Acclaimed singer Erin Leddy (Anything Goes) and award winning film and stage actor Tim Realbuto (Yes) will bring FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE to the Laurie Beechman Theatre tonight, February 13th, at 7:00 PM.

Drama Desk Nominee Erin Davie Joins Leddy, Realbuto And Blonsky In FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE


Drama Desk Award nominee Erin Davie, currently in rehearsals for the Broadway production of DIANA, is the latest guest star to join FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE, a benefit concert for Australia created by and starring acclaimed performer Erin Leddy (ANYTHING GOES) and award-winning actor Tim Realbuto (who currently stars in the Indie hit YES, based on his stage play).

Erin Leddy And Tim Realbuto Bring FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE To The Laurie Beechman Theatre With Nikki Blonsky


Acclaimed singer and actress Erin Leddy (Ghostlight the musical; Anything Goes; The Great Gatsby) and multiple award-winning performer of stage and screen Tim Realbuto (who recently won The Hollywood Moving Image Award for Best Leading Actor for the motion picture YES) will bring their new concert From Broadway With Love to The Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe on West 42d Street, right in the heart of midtown. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 13th, just in time for Valentine's Day. The two best friends are teaming up again after a very successful concert called Crossroads that they performed in 2018 at The Green Room 42.

MR. MAGOO'S CHRISTMAS CAROL Benefits the Actors' Fund Tonight; Additional Casting Announced!


Additional casting has been announced for the one-night only concert presentation of the holiday classic Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol on Monday, December 16 at 7:30 pm at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 W. 59th St.). The evening will be directed by Carl Andress with choreography by Nathan Peck, based on original choreography by Marcos Santana. Grammy Award and Emmy Award-winner John McDaniel has written new orchestrations for the score and will serve at the evening's music director, conducting a 28 piece on stage orchestra.

All-Star Musical Celebration To Honor The Late Lile Cruse At The Rio


A free community celebration in honor of local music educator and musical theatre producer Lile O. Cruse will take place at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz on Sunday, October 28 at 6 PM.

Remy Zaken Joins Tim Realbuto's Concert


Award-winning New York based writer and performer Tim Realbuto, who will star in the upcoming motion picture YES (based on his stage play of the same name), will bring his popular 'Because I Can' concert series to an end at the Triad Theatre on Friday, February 9th, 2018 at 7:00 PM. He premiered his first 'Because I Can' concert at The Metropolitan Room last April and performed part two earlier this month at The Triad. The Metropolitan Room has been the producer of all three 'Because I Can' shows, but the second incarnation and now the third and final one will be performed at The Triad as The Metropolitan Room is in the middle of moving locations.

Tim Realbuto Will Complete His 'Because I Can' Concert Trilogy at the Triad


Award-winning New York based writer and performer Tim Realbuto, who will star in the upcoming motion picture YES (based on his stage play of the same name), will bring his popular 'Because I Can' concert series to an end at the Triad Theatre on Friday, February 9th, 2018 at 7:00 PM. He premiered his first 'Because I Can' concert at The Metropolitan Room last April and performed part two earlier this month at The Triad. The Metropolitan Room has been the producer of all three 'Because I Can' shows, but the second incarnation and now the third and final one will be performed at The Triad as The Metropolitan Room is in the middle of moving locations.

VIDEO: WEST SIDE STORY International Tour Celebrates Show's 60th Anniversary with 'TOKYOsidestory'


To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the show and their first year on the road, WEST SIDE STORY International Tour stars Ryan P Cyr and Nahum McLean produced a video highlighting the company's time in Tokyo. Check it out below!

Photo Coverage: Inside WEST SIDE STORY Media Call, Gala Night


U.S.-based musical theater actors Kevin Hack (Tony), Jenna Burns (Maria), Keely Beirne (Anita), Lance Hayes (Riff), and Waldemar Quinones-Villanueva (Bernardo) lead the triple threat cast of the 60th-anniversary touring company of 'West Side Story,' which originated in Germany, now playing at The Theatre at Solaire (Solaire Resort and Casino along ASEAN Avenue in Paranaque City) until Sunday, August 27.

Photo Coverage: First Look at The 60th-Anniversary Tour of WEST SIDE STORY


U.S.-based musical theater actors Kevin Hack (Tony), Jenna Burns (Maria), Keely Beirne (Anita), Lance Hayes (Riff), and Waldemar Quinones-Villanueva (Bernardo) lead the triple threat cast of the 60th-anniversary touring company of 'West Side Story,' which originated in Germany, now playing at The Theatre at Solaire (Solaire Resort and Casino along ASEAN Avenue in Paranaque City) until Sunday, August 27.

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