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New York Film Academy's Professional Conservatory of Musical Theatre Presents New Works Series Winter 2019
by Robert Diamond - Feb 24, 2019


The Professional Conservatory of Musical Theatre(PCMT) at the New York Film Academy (NYFA) will present two readings of new musicals starting on Friday, February 22, 2019, as part of its 2019 Winter New Works Series. PCMT at NYFA is celebrating its tenth New Works Series since the Summer of 2014 with two productions: #MARS and Luna Park.

Astoria Performing Arts Center To Present Benefit Concert Of LUNA PARK: A NEW MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2018


This December, Astoria Performing Arts Center will bring the magic of Coney Island to Queens. For two performances only, Luna Park: A New Musical will bring audiences back to 1903 Brooklyn when the lights of the world's most iconic amusement park went on for the very first time.

Astoria Performing Arts Center To Present Benefit Concert Of LUNA PARK: A NEW MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2018


This December, Astoria Performing Arts Center will bring the magic of Coney Island to Queens. For two performances only, Luna Park: A New Musical will bring audiences back to 1903 Brooklyn when the lights of the world's most iconic amusement park went on for the very first time.

Grand Ole Opry Star Lorrie Morgan To Play Concert at Spencer Theater
by Julie Musbach - Oct 10, 2017


With her sweetly arresting soprano and captivating stage presence, Lorrie Morgan is one of the biggest names on the country music scene, carving out a career that has garnered 15 Top 10 country hits, 14 studio albums, seven of which have gone gold and platinum, and four Female Vocalist of the Year awards.

Ann Harada and Sara Wordsworth Co-Host Prospect's Starry GOOD TO GO Showcase Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2017


Immigration, the development of Luna Park, and new adaptations of the films Bread and Roses and Teeth are among the subjects explored in this concert celebrating new works-in-process created or co-created by women writers.

Complete Casting Announced for GOOD TO GO
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2017


Complete casting has been announced for the Good to Go Songwriters' Showcase.

Mary Testa, Krysta Rodriguez, Arielle Jacobs and Jason Gotay Sign on for Prospect's GOOD TO GO Showcase
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2017


Two-time Tony Award nominee Mary Testa (Queen of the Mist, On the Town), Arielle Jacobs (Wicked, In the Heights), Krysta Rodriguez (The Addams Family, Smash) and Jason Gotay (Bring It On, Spider-Man; Turn Off the Dark) have joined the cast of the Good to Go Songwriters' Showcase.

Ann Harada & Sara Wordsworth to Host Prospect's GOOD TO GO Women Writers Showcase
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2017


Immigration, the development of Luna Park, and new adaptations of the films Bread and Roses and Teeth are among the subjects of Prospect Theater Company's upcoming Good to Go Songwriter's Showcase, a concert celebrating new works-in-process created or co-created by women writers.

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Presents OBJECT, IMAGE, TEXT: THE BREAD AND PUPPET PRESS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2016


As part of the 2016 Fall Puppet Forum Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present Object, Image, Text: The Bread & Puppet Press, a discussion with Max Schumann, Executive Director of New York City's Printed Matter; and Clare Dolan, the founder and Chief Operating Philosopher of Vermont's Museum of Everyday Life. The forum will take place Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Ballard Institute Theater, located at 1 Royce Circle in Storrs Center. 

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry to Host 'THE FUTURE OF PUPPETRY AT UCONN' Forum
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2016


As part of the 2016 Fall Puppet Forum Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present a discussion about The Future of Puppetry at UConn, including UConn Puppet Arts Program alumni prominent in their fields, and moderated by Puppet Arts Program Director Bart. P. Roccoberton, Jr.

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Celebrates the Opening of Two New Exhibitions
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2016


The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present the grand opening of Object, Image, Text: The Bread & Puppet Press and Frank Ballard's Marionette Modernism: Peer Gynt and The Love for Three Oranges, on Saturday, October 22, 2016, with refreshments served at 4:00 p.m. and free tours of both exhibitions at 4:30 p.m. All events will take place at the Ballard Institute, located at 1 Royce Circle in Storrs, Connecticut.

FROM PAGE TO STAGE Announces Casting for New Musical Readings
by Liz Cearns - Sep 30, 2016


The From Page to Stage season of new musical theatre has announced the casting for its three semi-staged readings: Whatsonstage Award nominee Beverley Klein (Platonov, Ivanov, National Theatre; Candide; ENO), Ian Reddington (EastEnders; Coronation Street), Gerard McCarthy (Beautiful Thing; Hollyoaks), Jodie Jacobs (Rock of Ages, Shafetsbury Theatre; Legally Blonde, Kilworth House) and Union J's Jaymi Hensley are all taking part in the season at Tristan Bates Theatre this autumn.

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry to Host 'THE FUTURE OF PUPPETRY AT UCONN' Forum
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2016


As part of the 2016 Fall Puppet Forum Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present a discussion about The Future of Puppetry at UConn, including UConn Puppet Arts Program alumni prominent in their fields, and moderated by Puppet Arts Program Director Bart. P. Roccoberton, Jr.

VIDEO: Alan Rickman, Jon Polito & More Honored in Emmy Awards 'In Memoriam'
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 19, 2016


Recording artist Tori Kelly performed a moving tribute to those lost this year in the television industry on last night's 68th ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS.

Full Programme Announced for FROM PAGE TO STAGE 2016 Season of New Musicals
by Nora Dominick - Aug 1, 2016


Full programme announced for the From Page to Stage season of new musicals at Tristan Bates Theatre this autumn

Parson's Nose to Present THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS This Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 15, 2016


Parson's Nose Theater (PNT), the acclaimed classical comedic theater company, continues its 16th Season with The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. This 90-minute reading is a part of Parson's Nose's 'Pay What You Will' Reader's Theater Series.

Parson's Nose to Present Reader's Theater Performance of THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 3, 2016


?Parson's Nose Theater (PNT), the acclaimed classical comedic theater company, continues its 16th Season with The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. This 90-minute reading is a part of Parson's Nose's "Pay What You Will" Reader's Theater Series.

Encores! LADY, BE GOOD! Recording, Featuring Tommy Tune & More, Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2015


This year's New York City Center Encores! production of LADY, BE GOOD!, featuring Tommy Tune and more, is out in stores and online today, November 13, 2015. To order the CD, visit www.sh-k-boom.com/ladybegood.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 10/31-11/1/2015
by - Nov 1, 2015


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, November 1, 2015 - Sunday, November 1, 2015.

Fred Thompson, Actor and Politician Dies at 73
by Robert Diamond - Nov 1, 2015


Fred Dalton Thompson, the actor and politician died today at 73 years old, according to a statement from his family. The statement says that he died in Nashville after a recurrence of lymphoma at 73.

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