Elyssa Samsel News

All new video clips have been released from BETWEEN THE LINES, now playing at the Tony Kiser Theater off-Broadway. The clips include the full song “Inner Thoughts,” a clip from “Mr. Darcy and Me,” which features the hilarious Vicki Lewis, and a clip of “Something to Hold On To.”

A cast recording is in the works for the new Off-Broadway musical Between the Lines, currently running at the Tony Kiser Theater at Second Stage.

This week the Off-Broadway musical Between the Lines got a very special visit from Academy Award--winner Ariana DeBose! Check out her post here and see her photo with the cast!

The cast is led by Ryan O’Donnell (The Serpent, BBC One; Quadrophenia, Plymouth Theatre Royal) as the Narrator, Jack Lord (A Christmas Carol, Leeds Playhouse; West Side Story, Royal Exchange) as Hans Hubermann, Danielle Henry (Doctors, BBC One; After Life, National Theatre) as Rosa Hubermann, and Daniel Krikler (Present Laughter, The Old Vic; Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Universal Pictures) as Max Vandenburg.

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has acquired of Between The Lines, the new Off-Broadway musical based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer featuring a book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas) and music & lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson (Apple TV+’s “Central Park”), in their New York theatre debuts.Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced the acquisition of Between The Lines, the new Off-Broadway musical based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer featuring a book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas) and music & lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson (Apple TV+’s “Central Park”), in their New York theatre debuts.

The new Off-Broadway musical BETWEEN THE LINES announces a book drive with Hindi's Libraries, a Long Island based literary nonprofit, to collect children's and young adult books at performances from Tuesday, August 2 - Sunday, August 7, 2022 at the Tony Kiser Theater.

BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Wren Rivera from Between The Lines, who shared their 'bizarre' vocal warmup routine and more!

The new Off-Broadway musical Between the Lines opened last night at the Tony Kiser Theater at Second Stage (305 West 43rd Street). BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

The new Off-Broadway musical BETWEEN THE LINES opens tonight at the Tony Kiser Theater at Second Stage. Based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer, BETWEEN THE LINES stars Arielle Jacobs as Delilah, Jake David Smith as Prince Oliver and more. Get a first look at photos and video of the production here!

Coming to the Octagon Theatre Bolton this autumn, the musical adaptation of The Book Thief has announced its full creative team. This beloved book is brought to life with a script by award-winning author Jodi Picoult (My Sister’s Keeper and Small Great Things) and Timothy Allen McDonald (adaptor of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka and James and the Giant Peach).

The new Off-Broadway musical Between the Lines has been canceled this evening due to Covid-19 infections within the company.

The new Off-Broadway musical BETWEEN THE LINES will now officially open on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd Street).

Due to positive COVID cases within the company, performances for Between the Lines from June 17-22 have been cancelled. Performances are set to resume on Wednesday, June 22 at 8PM.

Tune in to our Instagram story today, as Wren Rivera takes over to take you behind the scenes of their day at Between the Lines Off-Broadway.

The new Off-Broadway musical BETWEEN THE LINES begins performances tonight at the Tony Kiser Theater BETWEEN THE LINES stars Arielle Jacobs as Delilah, Jake David Smith as Prince Oliver, Vicki Lewis as Ms. Winx/Jessamyn Jacobs/Mrs. Brown/Kyrie, and more.

Based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer, Between the Lines begins performances Tuesday, June 14, 2022 and officially opens Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd Street) for a strictly limited engagement.

Complete casting has been announced for the new Off Broadway musical Between the Lines.

Producer Daryl Roth has announced a special series of “Meet The Author Nights” at BETWEEN THE LINES, which will feature talkbacks with NY Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult, who wrote the novel the musical is based on alongside her daughter Samantha Van Leer.

The new Off-Broadway musical BETWEEN THE LINES will star Arielle Jacobs (Aladdin, Wicked), Jake David Smith (Frozen), Vicki Lewis (Anastasia, Damn Yankees), Will Burton (Kiss Me, Kate; Hello, Dolly!), Jerusha Cavazos (The Prom), Pierre Marais (Aladdin), John Rapson (Les Misérables) and Julia Murney (Wicked, The Wild Party).

Producer Daryl Roth has announced the new Off-Broadway musical BETWEEN THE LINES will begin performances on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the Tony Kiser Theater at Second Stage for a strictly limited engagement.