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ESTELLA SCROOGE Now Available on Broadway on Demand and Streaming Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2021

Celebrate the holidays with Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol With A Twist, a modern-day take on Charles Dickens’ beloved 1843 novella. Estella Scrooge features a book by Tony Award winner John Caird and Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon, music and lyrics by Gordon and direction by Caird. 

Original Streaming Musical ESTELLA SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL WITH A TWIST Benefits More Than 50 US Theatres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2020

More than 50 US theatre companies are benefitting from Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist, an original streaming musical written and filmed during the pandemic, which focuses on the joys and responsibilities of common welfare and helping others. 

World Premiere Of ESTELLA SCROOGE: A Christmas Carol With A Twist, Streaming Via The Wallis
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2020

Just in time for the holidays, Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts brings audiences a magical musical, created with new cutting-edge technology, that is sure to become new a holiday tradition – the World Premiere of Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist.

The Firehouse Theatre Presents ESTRELLA SCROOGE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2020

Just in time for the holidays, The Firehouse Theatre is bringing audiences a magical musical created with new cutting-edge technology that is sure to become new a holiday tradition – the World Premiere of Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist! Tickets are now on sale until January 3 and may be purchased at https://bit.ly/FirehouseEstellaScrooge; or visit the company's website at www.TheFirehouseTheatre.com

Institute for American Musical Theatre Announces 'Creators' Program
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2020

New York City’s Institute for American Musical Theatre is moving forward with plans for its unique 2-year “Creators” program. Built and run by award winning lyricist-librettist Sam Carner (Island Song, Unlock’d), the new intensive and highly collaborative training will be guided by a faculty of New York theater professionals working at the highest levels of the business.

VIDEO: Watch Betsy Wolfe, Danny Burstein & More in Trailer for ESTELLA SCROOGE; Tickets Available Tomorrow!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 16, 2020

Producers Michael Jackowitz of Witzend Productions, David Bryant and Michael Alden, in partnership with Streaming Musicals, herald the arrival of a new holiday musical tradition with the World Premiere of Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist.

Betsy Wolfe, Clifton Duncan, Patrick Page, Carolee Carmello, Danny Burstein and More to Star in ESTELLA SCROOGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2020

Producers Michael Jackowitz of Witzend Productions, David Bryant and Michael Alden have announced that the new John Caird, Paul Gordon Christmas musical ESTELLA SCROOGE, A Christmas Carol With A Twist, takes to the stage this week....one actor at a time.

John Caird Directs Concert KNIGHTS' TALE Featuring Tokyo Phil
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2020

The 2018 critically acclaimed stage musical A Knights' Tale - written and directed by John Caird (LES MISERABLES, Jane Eyre, Nicholas Nickleby, Daddy Long Legs), music and lyrics by Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre, Sense and Sensibility, Daddy Long Legs), Japanese translation by Maoko Imai Caird, and music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Brad Haak.

IAMT Creators Program To Offer Online Courses For Writers
by Alan Henry - Aug 12, 2020

New York Citya??s Institute for American Musical Theatre a?oeCreatorsa?? program has announced a diverse array of online courses in musical theater writing for the 2020-21 season.

Laura Osnes and Kelli Barrett to Co-Host Encore Viewing and Cast Party for EMMA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2020

Streaming Musicals has announced that its next streaming offering will be an encore viewing and cast party on Thursday, May 7, 2020 for Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon's Emma, the musical based on the classic Jane Austen novel.

The Muny Announces 2020 Season Creative Teams
by Alan Henry - Jan 8, 2020

The Muny announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2020 season, which opens June 15 with Kander and Ebb's internationally-acclaimed Chicago. Among the talented list are a mix of Muny favorites and newcomers. In addition to casting, a comprehensive list of design teams for each production will be released later this spring. Telsey + Company is the official casting partner for Muny.

New York City's Institute for American Musical Theatre to Offer 2-Year Training Program for Musical Creators
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2019

New York City's Institute for American Musical Theatre has announced plans for a unique 2-year 'Creators' program. Built and run by award winning lyricist-librettist Sam Carner (Island Song, Unlock'd), the new intensive and highly collaborative training will be guided by a faculty including composer-lyricist Adam Gwon (Ordinary Days, Scotland PA, String), composer-lyricist Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop, Teeth, White Girl in Danger), composer Anna K. Jacobs (Pop, Teeth), director Lonny Price (A Class Act, Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened, Company, Sweeney Todd), composer Derek Gregor (Island Song, Unlock'd), music supervisor Brad Haak (Mary Poppins, Daddy Long Legs), director Marlo Hunter (American Reject, Saved By the Bell: the Musical), musical director Andy Collopy (Lightning Thief), and other Broadway professionals still being confirmed.

Betsy Wolfe and Matt Bogart Will Star in Developmental Reading of Original New Musical INDIGO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2019

Sing Out, Louise! Productions will hold a developmental reading of Indigo, an original new musical featuring music & lyrics by MAC Award winning composer Scott Evan Davis and a book by Jay Kuo (Allegiance), Lorenzo Thione (Allegiance), and Davis. Indigo will be directed by Schele Williams (Motown, the upcoming revival of Disney's Aida) with musical direction and arrangements by Brad Haak (Mary Poppins, An American in Paris).

VIDEO: Sharrod Williams Takes Over Instagram at The Muny's Guys and Dolls!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jun 17, 2019

We lucked out this weekend as Sharrod Williams took BroadwayWorld behind the scenes at The Muni's first show of their 101st season, Guys and Dolls! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy. Check it all out in this special video!

Review Roundup: GUYS AND DOLLS at MUNY; What Did The Critics Think?
by Alan Henry - Jun 13, 2019

The MUNY's production of GUYS AND DOLLS just opened! The production runs through June 16, 2019. What did the critics think? Read all the reviews!

GUYS AND DOLL's Sharrod Williams Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jun 15, 2019

Luck be a lady! Sharrod Williams is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story at the MUNY's production of Guys and Dolls tomorrow, June 16th! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a peek behind-the-scenes of the closing night of the MUNY's first show of the season! We know you'll love it, a bushel and a peck, so you're not gonna want to miss it!

Photo Flash: First Look at Ben Davis, Kendra Kassebaum, and the Cast of the Muny's GUYS AND DOLLS
by Julie Musbach - Jun 11, 2019

We've got a first look at the Muny's production of Guys and Dolls!

VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Muny's GUYS AND DOLLS
by Alan Henry - Jun 11, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Muny's production of GUYS AND DOLLS! Check out the video!

Ken Page and More Join The Muny's GUYS AND DOLLS
by Alan Henry - May 8, 2019

BroadwayWorld has learned today the complete cast, design and production team for Guys and Dolls, the first show of its second century, June 10 - 16.

Sierra Boggess Will Lead Reading of Maltby and Shire's DANCERS AT A WATERFALL
by Nicole Rosky - May 7, 2019

On Thursday, May 16, 2019 there will be two staged readings in New York City of the Broadway-bound new musical, DANCERS AT A WATERFALL, with book by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Karen Hartman, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire, based on the novel, 'Behind the Painting' by Siburapha.

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