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NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording Available On iTunes
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2011


"Sexting". "Felt Up At The Airport". "Liza Meets Gaga". Audiences can now own all the hits from the newest edition of the Drama Desk-nominated comedy revue Newsical the Musical: Full Spin Ahead by heading to iTunes and purchasing the original cast recording.

BABY IT'S YOU Announces New Performance Schedule!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 11, 2011


Inspired by the true story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who in the late 1950's took the male-dominated music industry by storm, BABY IT'S YOU! is a new Broadway musical conceived by Floyd Mutrux, directed by Floyd Mutrux and Sheldon Epps, and written by Tony nominated book writers Mutrux and Colin Escott, the team behind Broadway's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. BABY IT'S YOU!, which began previews Saturday, March 26, at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street), opens Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 6:30pm. The new playing schedule for the show is as follows:

BABY IT'S YOU Announces Rush Policies
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2011


$30 rush tickets will be available for Baby It's You! the new Broadway musical now in previews at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). Rush tickets will be available beginning at 10am on the day of the performance at the theater box office. Rush tickets are subject to availability with a maximum of two tickets per customer. Baby It's You! opens Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 6:30pm.

BABY IT'S YOU! Begins Previews Tonight!
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 26, 2011


The new Broadway musical Baby It's You! tells the inspiring story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse.

STAGE TUBE: First Look at BABY IT'S YOU!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2011


In BABY IT'S YOU!, Beth Leavel stars as Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. Check out a sneek peak from the show below!

TV: Broadway Beat Meets BABY IT'S YOU!
by Broadway Beat - Mar 10, 2011


In BABY IT'S YOU!, Beth Leavel stars as Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. The cast performed for press at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City and Broadway Beat was on hand for the performance and to meet the cast!

Photo Coverage: Sneak Peak Performance of BABY IT'S YOU!
by Walter McBride - Mar 8, 2011


In BABY IT'S YOU!, Beth Leavel stars as Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. The cast performed for press at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City and BroadwayWorld.com was of course there!

Photo Coverage: Meet the Broadway Cast of BABY IT'S YOU!
by Walter McBride - Mar 8, 2011


In BABY IT'S YOU!, Beth Leavel stars as Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. The cast performed for press at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City and BroadwayWorld.com was of course there!

STAGE TUBE: First Look At BABY IT'S YOU
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 10, 2011


Tony Award winner Beth Leavel discusses the upcoming Broadway production of Baby It's You! during a photo shoot for the new musical.

STAGE TUBE: Baby It's You! - First Look with Beth Leavel
by Robert Diamond - Feb 10, 2011


A behind the scenes look of the publicity images shoot for the new Broadway musical Baby It's You! has just been released!

Photo Coverage: First BABY IT'S YOU Promo Shots!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 4, 2011


The first publicity images for the new Broadway musical Baby It's You! have been released! Baby It's You! tells the inspiring story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. Starring Tony Award winner Beth Leavel as Greenberg, conceived by Floyd Mutrux, directed by Floyd Mutrux and Sheldon Epps, and written by Tony nominated book writers Mutrux and Colin Escott, the team behind Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet, Baby It's You! begins performances at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) Saturday, March 26, 2011, and opens Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 6:30pm. Baby It's You! features a cast of 19 that includes Allan Louis, Geno Henderson, Erica Ash, Kelli Barrett, Kyra DaCosta, Crystal Starr Knighton, Barry Pearl, Christina Sajous, Brandon Uranowitz, Alison Cimmet, Erica Dorfler, Berlando Drake, Adam Heller, Jahi A. Kearse, Annette Moore, Zachary Prince, Ken Robinson and Chelsea Morgan Stock.

BABY IT'S YOU Set to Open 4/27 at Broadhurst Starring Beth Leavel
by Robert Diamond - Jan 24, 2011


The new Broadway musical Baby It's You! tells the inspiring story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. Starring Tony Award winner Beth Leavel as Greenberg, conceived by Floyd Mutrux, directed by Floyd Mutrux and Sheldon Epps, and written by Tony nominated book writers Mutrux and Colin Escott, the team behind Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet, Baby It's You! begins performances at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) Saturday, March 26, 2011, and opens Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 6:30pm. Baby It's You! features a cast of 19 that includes Allan Louis, Geno Henderson, Erica Ash, Kelli Barrett, Kyra DaCosta, Crystal Starr Knighton, Barry Pearl, Christina Sajous, Brandon Uranowitz, Alison Cimmet, Erica Dorfler, Berlando Drake, Adam Heller, Jahi A. Kearse, Annette Moore, Zachary Prince, Ken Robinson and Chelsea Morgan Stock.

RIALTO CHATTER: Ray Charles Musical Unlikely for Spring
by Rialto Chatter - Dec 1, 2010


According to Variety, UNCHAIN MY HEART might not move to Broadway this spring after all. The show, which was previously titled RAY CHARLES LIVE!, was to open at the Ethel Barrymore on November 7, but was postponed until spring. Now the production has been put on hold because a producer of the show is suing the show's primary investor. A rep for UNCHAIN MY HEART commented that he 'had no details about a new production timeline, but admitted a spring start doesn't seem viable.'

Brierpatch Productions Presents FROG KISS 9/30 As Part Of NYMF
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2010


Brierpatch Productions' new musical production FROG KISS is an official selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's 2010 Next Link Project. This new saucy n' swingin' musical tale of transformation features book and lyrics by Charles Leipart with music composed by Eric Schorr. Frog Kiss will premiere on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the Theater at St. Clements.

Cast Announced For BLOODTIES At NYMF
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2010


The Somerled Charitable Foundation and Wendy Macdonald are proud to announce the cast of the upcoming NYMF production of Ned Massey's Bloodties.

Cast Announced For BLOODTIES At NYMF
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 8, 2010


The Somerled Charitable Foundation and Wendy Macdonald are proud to announce the cast of the upcoming NYMF production of Ned Massey's Bloodties.

Brierpatch Productions Presents FROG KISS 9/30 As Part Of NYMF
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 7, 2010


Brierpatch Productions' new musical production FROG KISS is an official selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's 2010 Next Link Project. This new saucy n' swingin' musical tale of transformation features book and lyrics by Charles Leipart with music composed by Eric Schorr. Frog Kiss will premiere on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the Theater at St. Clements.

UNCHAIN MY HEART Now to Play Bway in Spring 2011
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 9, 2010


UNCHAIN MY HEART, the Ray Charles Musical, which was scheduled to open at the Barrymore Theatre on Broadway on November 7, will now open in the Spring of 2011 at a Shubert Theatre to be announced. The principal cast is expected to stay with the production. Producer Stuart Benjamin cited logistical reasons for the change in date.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE Closes at the Fox Theatre 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


'We are delighted to present LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL,' states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. 'This exciting new show will bring back fond memories for so many of us who loved the books and the hit television series.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE Comes To Fox Theatre 6/15-20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2010


'We are delighted to present LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL,' states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. 'This exciting new show will bring back fond memories for so many of us who loved the books and the hit television series.

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