Don Walker News

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) announced the celebration of its 70th anniversary. Officially recognized on May 29th, the date former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg declared “Music Theatre International Day” in 2012, MTI is celebrating this milestone throughout the next year by showcasing the incredible talents of theatrical organizations around the world.

On June 6, 2022, more than 180 elementary students from Providence and Pawtucket, RI will have the extraordinary opportunity to sing, dance, and act on the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) stage as the result of a grant awarded to PPAC by Disney.

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) announced the release of Dramatic Moments, the first product from MTI Classroom, which is an inspiring collaboration between theatre teachers, students, authors and industry professionals designed to elevate arts education. MTI Classroom lets theatre practitioners and fans engage with the shows and musical theatre authors they know and love.

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has just announced that the musical Estella Scrooge (A Christmas Carol with a Twist) is now available for licensing.

An all new video has been released from inside rehearsal for the upcoming production Anyone Can Whistle! A political satire about conformity and the ostracisation of those considered ‘other’ in society, ‘Anyone Can Whistle’, directed by Georgie Rankcom, will play Southwark Playhouse, 1 April - 7 May, 2022.

This week I saw productions of two decades-old musicals, each written by one of theatre's great composer/lyricists, which, in their original productions, ran a combined total of nine performances on Broadway.

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) announced the release of a brand new Broadway Junior® musical revue available for licensing in the U.S. and Canada. Raise Your Voice features different songs from MTI's Broadway Junior® musicals chosen specifically to give cast members the biggest and best opportunities to shine. From Broadway Junior musicals based on classic titles like Guys and Dolls and Oliver to beloved Disney shows like The Little Mermaid and Mary Poppins, Raise Your Voice is the perfect compilation of songs to delight performers and audience members alike.

Blank Theatre Company announces the cast and creative team for the first show of their 2022 season, the heartwarming romantic comedy 'She Loves Me'. 'She Loves Me' with a book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick.

Each play will have 1 preview and four performances, and separate Zoom discussion with the cast and directors. The company also hopes to stream the plays for a week following the live performances but have not yet received clearance from the Actor’s Union.

The new Bucks County Playhouse Acting Apprentice Program, led by Broadway choreographer and founder of 'Steps On Broadway' Patrice Soriero, will start accepting electronic applications for its Summer 2022 program beginning Monday, January 3 until February 1.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Blank Theatre Company is thrilled to announce their 2022 season featuring two full-length productions and a scheduled cabaret event.

It has everything you want in a show: Laughter, tears, bizarre stories, memorable characters, and even a dog on the loose. Don't miss it!

After over a year, Natalie is excited to see her play finally having its global debut at American Stage. The St. Petersburg-based playwright developed the play in collaboration with American Stage leadership and artists, selected from 2019's 21st Century Voices: New Play Festival to be a part of the 2019-2020 American Dreamscape season.

Stage Write makes it simple to plan the blocking, choreography, and spacing for MTI productions. Stage Write is an innovative software program that allows users to track movement of actors, set pieces, props, and cues for their shows. Stage Write consists of three main features designed to make blocking and choreography fun and easy: Spacing Charts, Digital Script & Score, and Collaboration.

Don Walker, who last appeared in our 2017 production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, will be taking over the role of Miles Lisowski.

The 2021/2022 Signature Theatre season kicks off early November 2021 with a reimagined new production of Jonathan Larson’s musical RENT and continues with the DC premiere of Daphne’s Dive by Quiara Alegría Hudes; a new production of She Loves Me by Joe Masteroff, Jerry Bock, and Sheldon Harnick and more.

Since 2006, OUR MOB: Art by South Australian Aboriginal Artists has provided a platform for contemporary First Nations artists to share their stories, ideas and art with audiences. Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre, the annual exhibition showcases the diversity and depth of works created by First Nations artists across South Australia.

South Australia's most loved winter event, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, is back this June and is turning the spotlight on Australia's best, brightest, and boldest performers, with the full line-up announced on sale today.