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NAMT Awards Grants to Goodspeed Musicals, The Public Theater, 5th Avenue Theatre and More
by Diana Heisroth - May 12, 2014

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announces nine awards granted from their National Fund for New Musicals, a major funding program to support NAMT member not-for-profit theatres in their collaborations with writers to create, develop and produce new musicals. Now in its sixth year, the Fund will provide grants totaling $35,500 to nine organizations across the country.

Round House Theatre to Present ORDINARY DAYS, 5/28-6/22
by Diana Heisroth - May 9, 2014

Ordinary Days, an acclaimed new musical by Adam Gwon, brings Round House's 2013/2014 season to a harmonious close as it makes its area premiere. Signature Theatre's Matthew Gardiner makes his Round House directing debut with this Off-Broadway hit by one of musical theater's most exciting new composers. Ordinary Days runs at Round House Theatre Bethesda from May 28 thru June 22. Opening night is Monday, June 2, 2014.

STAGE TUBE: Matt Doyle, Bryan Terrell Clark & More Sing Katie Thompson at FUTURE SONGBOOK
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2014

Broadway's Future Songbook Series - presented by Arts and Artists at St. Paul - recently spotlighted the songs of composer/lyricist - Katie Thompson. Performers for the special event included: Alex Brightman, Matt Doyle, Molly Hager, Brian Terrell Clark, Bonnie Milligan, Sam Tadaldi, Marty Thomas and Mariand Torres. Check out highlights from the concert below!

The MUNY Announces Principle Casting for TARZAN, Opening 6/25
by Hilary Kelly - Apr 28, 2014

The Muny announced principal casting for the second show of its amazing 96th season, Tarzan, directed by John Tartaglia, choreographed by Chris Bailey, with musical direction by Rick Bertone. Tarzan is sponsored by U. S. Bank.

Oliver Yank, Aimee Horwich and More Join Cast of Top Note Arts' ORDINARY DAYS; Show Runs June 16-21
by Diana Heisroth - Apr 24, 2014

Exciting new theatre company Top Note Arts are pleased to announce the cast for their upcoming professional fringe production of Adam Gwon's vibrant and heartfelt musical Ordinary Days.

Drew Gasparini, Alex Wyse and More to Be Featured in THE PLATFORM LDN, April 27
by Diana Heisroth - Apr 23, 2014

Twentysomething Productions, in association with Drew Gasparini, present The Platform LDM, featuring some of London's finest performers, on 27th April 2014 at Backstage Bar, The Spice of Life, Soho. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:00pm.

BWW TV: Broadway Composers Unite in Dramatists Guild's Fight Against Piracy!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2014

The Dramatists Guild's Anti-Piracy Committee just hosted their first-ever Anti-Piracy awareness event on Monday, April 21. During the event, established and up-and-coming musical theatre writers paired up to reach out to known sheet music pirates and ask them to take down the links to their sheet music. The day is intended to raise awareness about the problem of sheet music piracy and take steps against the digital distribution of stolen sheet music. BroadwayWorld goes inside the event and brings you interviews with the composers below!

Photo Coverage: Broadway Composers Unite for Dramatists Guilds' Anti-Piracy Awareness Event
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 22, 2014

The Dramatists Guild's Anti-Piracy Committee just hosted their first-ever Anti-Piracy awareness event yesterday, April 21. During the event, established and up-and-coming musical theatre writers paired up to reach out to known sheet music pirates and ask them to take down the links to their sheet music. The day is intended to raise awareness about the problem of sheet music piracy and take steps against the digital distribution of stolen sheet music.BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the special event below!

Broadway's Future Songbook Series Continues 4/28 with Music of Katie Thompson
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 21, 2014

Broadway's Future Songbook Series - presented by Arts and Artists at St. Paul - continues on Monday, April 28th in the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.

New Competitors Announced for TUNE IN TIME, New York's Exciting Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge at Stage 72, 4/14
by Stephen Hanks - Apr 12, 2014

What happens when a composer and a lyricist have to write a song from a new musical (invented on the spot), in a style determined by the spin of the dreaded Genre Wheel . . . in 20 minutes? Brainfrying fun! Brave musical theater composers and lyricists David Ingber, Erin Hill, Jack Lechner, James Harvey, Kristin Bair and Rosemary Loar will step up to the songwriting plate on April 14 at 7pm at Stage 72 (The Triad).

Stephen Sondheim, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Will Stand Up Against Sheet Music Piracy at Dramatists Guild Event, 4/21
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 8, 2014

The Dramatists Guild's Anti-Piracy Committee will host their first-ever Anti-Piracy awareness event on Monday, April 21 from 5pm - 7pm.

BWW Reviews: Extraordinary Performances Save ORDINARY DAYS
by Jeff Davis - Apr 4, 2014

A word of caution to writers everywhere. Never use a word as bland as 'ordinary' in the title of your work. Its use will either be prophetic or grossly inaccurate. In the case of Ordinary Days, it's a bit of both. While Penfold Theatre's production of the new chamber musical features some of the greatest talent that the Austin theater community has to offer, the material itself isn't up to par. The show is extraordinary, but the material is not.

David Henry Hwang, Billy Porter, Jose Rivera and More Tackle The Bible in THE MYSTERIES at The Flea, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2014

The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of THE MYSTERIES - a radical retelling of The Bible.

Meet the Composers of MURDEROUS MUSICAL MONDAYS- Spotlight on Ryan Scott Oliver!
by BWW Special Coverage - Mar 19, 2014

Below, Oliver shares some juicy details on his upcoming concert!

Penfold Theatre Presents Texas Premiere of ORDINARY DAYS, Now thru 4/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2014

Penfold Theatre Company presents the Texas premiere of Ordinary Days at the Off Center from today, March 20th to April 6th.

Top Note Arts Presents New Musical ORDINARY DAYS, 6/16-21
by Courtnie Mele - Mar 15, 2014

New theatre company Top Note Ars bring Adam Gwon's story of everyday life, love, loss, and serendipity to the Manchester fringe scene. This fresh new musical centres around four New Yorkers and the serendipitous moments that link them together.

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Launches New NTI Division
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 14, 2014

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has launched an exciting new division of the National Theater Institute, the National Music Theater Institute (NMTI). An unparalleled program, NMTI is for driven students seeking a launching pad into the music theater profession through broad-based, ensemble training.

Mixed Blood Theatre's SECONDS Festival of Play Readings Kicks Off Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2014

With 'SECONDS', a Festival of Play Readings, Mixed Blood Artistic Director Jack Reuler has curated a 'can't miss' opportunity to catch a glimpse of what's hot in American theatre!

LOCAL Theater Presents LOCAL Lab Play Festival, Now thru 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2014

This weekend, March 14-16, 2014, LOCAL Theater Company presents the third annual LOCAL Lab-- a new play festival at the state-of-the-art eTown Hall (1535 Spruce Street in Boulder) featuring professionally-staged readings of three new works, discussions led by Jill Rafson (Literary Manager of the renowned Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City- bio below), fun parties, pre-show music by DJ Savior Breath, and a master class with Rafson.

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