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Theater Alliance Appoints New Producing Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024


 The Theater Alliance Board of Directors has announced that Shanara Gabrielle has been selected as the next Producing Artistic Director of the company, succeeding Raymond O. Caldwell, who has served in the position since 2019. 

Soundtrack For New Movie Musical FRANKENSTEIN Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2023


Immerse yourself in the enchanting music of the Frankenstein movie musical with the newly released Cast Album. Experience the sweeping romantic score that brings Mary Shelley's classic novel to life. Available on major streaming platforms now.

New FRANKENSTEIN Movie Musical Coincides with Bicentennial of 'Presumption'
by Michael Major - Jul 6, 2023


The cast is led by Daniel Robert Burns (Victor Frankenstein), Marc Christopher (Creature), Grace Hwoang (Elizabeth Lavenza), Tim Bacskai (Henry Clerval), Ren King (Innkeeper), Jay Lucas Chacon (Innkeeper), Daryl Glenn (Victor's Father) and Lauren Coccaro (Justine), with Julie McNamara, Isaiah Delgado, Rebecca Ponticello and Melissa Cathcart.

Cast Set for Film Adaptation of Eric B. Sirota's FRANKENSTEIN, Now Streaming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2023


The cast has been revealed for the film adaptation of the long-running Off-Broadway musical, Frankenstein, by Eric B. Sirota, which has been released and is now available to stream.

Film Adaptation of Off-Broadway FRANKENSTEIN Will Stream Beginning This Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - May 27, 2023


Producers John Lant and Tamra Pica have announced that a film adaptation of their Off-Broadway hit musical, Frankenstein, by Eric B. Sirota, will be released and available to stream beginning Memorial Day weekend 2023, on StreamingMusicals.com. 

Westport Country Playhouse to Present PETE'S BIG HOLLYWOOD ADVENTURE This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 15, 2023


Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities will bring the popular children's book character, Pete the Cat, to its stage in the musical, “Pete's Big Hollywood Adventure,” on Sunday, February 26, at 1 and 4 p.m. Produced by TheaterWorksUSA, the show is based on the “Pete the Cat” series of books by Kimberly and James Dean.

Oak Ridge Playhouse Stages World Premiere Of HOLLYWOOD, NEBRASKA
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2022


Oak Ridge Playhouse is one of only three theaters in the nation set to premiere Kenneth Jones' new play HOLLYWOOD, NEBRASKA. This hilarious, heartfelt and hopeful new American comedy is about small towns, big dreams and the power of coming home. Opening September 23 and running select dates through October 2, this is an exciting first for the Playhouse.

Theater Resources Unlimited Presents 2019 Weekend Intensive For Showcase Producing
by Rebecca Russo - Jun 27, 2019


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the 2019 Weekend Intensive for Showcase Producing on Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21, 2019 from 10am to 6pm at Clinton Cameo Studios, 307 W. 43rd Street, Studio B (take elevator down to B level). Please reserve using the bright red reservation box at https:truonline.orgevents2019-weekend-intensive or e-mail TRUStaff1@gmail.com with questions.

Deidrie Henry In LADY DAY Comes to Garry Marshall Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2019


Garry Marshall Theatre presents Deidrie Henry in the Broadway play Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill by Lanie Robertson for 15 performances May 15 to June 2, 2019 (press opening is Friday, May 17). The director is Gregg T. Daniel and playing Jimmy Powers is musical director Abdul Hamid Royal. Daniel most recently directed The Mountaintop for Garry Marshall Theatre.

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Comes to Garry Marshall Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2019


Garry Marshall Theatre presents the Broadway play Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill by Lanie Robertson for 15 performances May 15 to June 2, 2019 (press opening is Friday, May 17).  The time is 1959, a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday's last performances, given four months before her death. More than a dozen musical numbers - including "What a Moonlight Can Do," "Crazy He Calls Me," "Easy Living," "Strange Fruit," "Taint Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do," and "God Bless the Child" -- are interlaced with salty, often humorous, reminiscences to project a riveting portrait of the lady and her music.

Three Carbonell Award Honorees Team up for Special Engagement March 2nd
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2019


The Delray Beach Playhouse announces an exciting, special engagement for one night only on March 2nd, LAURA HODOS & SHELLEY KEELOR SING THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK COLLECTION with Music Director, Caryl Fantel.

Three Carbonell Award Honorees Team up for Special Engagement March 2nd
by Julie Musbach - Feb 12, 2019


The Delray Beach Playhouse announces an exciting, special engagement for one night only on March 2nd, LAURA HODOS & SHELLEY KEELOR SING THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK COLLECTION with Music Director, Caryl Fantel.

Mighty Wurlitzer Extravaganza TO DISNEY, WITH LOVE Announced At El Capitan
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2019


The El Capitan Theatre puts a spotlight on its historic Mighty Wurlitzer Organ and its award winning house organist with a special concert by Rob Richards, TO DISNEY WITH LOVE, celebrating his twentieth anniversary as the El Capitan Theatre's house organist.  Richards has played this spectacular instrument at the landmark Hollywood movie palace since its installation in 1999.

Rome Saladino Brings FEELIN' GOOD - A SALUTE TO MICHAEL BUBLE To Aventura And Boca Raton In December
by Carol Kassie - Nov 26, 2018


Multi-talented singer/dancer/actor/choreographer Rome Saladino will celebrate the stylings of Grammy and Juno Award-winner Michael Buble in Feelin' Good - A Tribute to Michael Buble at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on December 20th and return to the Boca Black Box Center for the Arts on December 23rd.  (The show was a sell-out when it played at the Boca Black Box in April.)

Rome Saladino's FEELIN' GOOD - A SALUTE TO MICHAEL BUBLE Comes to Aventura And Boca Raton In December!
by Carol Kassie - Nov 19, 2018


Multi-talented singer/dancer/actor/choreographer Rome Saladino will celebrate the stylings of Grammy and Juno Award-winner Michael Buble in Feelin' Good - A Tribute to Michael Buble at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on December 20th and return to the Boca Black Box Center for the Arts on December 23rd.  (The show was a sell-out when it played at the Boca Black Box in April.)

DM Playhouse Holds 16th Annual Hollywood Halloween Costume Party
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2018


Tickets are now on sale for the 16th annual Hollywood Halloween on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. This "50s Night at the Drive-In" themed costume party begins at 6:30 PM in The Big Room at Mainframe Studios, 900 Keo Way. Tickets are $125 per person or $75 each for young adults ages 21-35 and include complimentary food, wine, beer, and live music. Proceeds from the event benefit educational programs conducted by the Playhouse, impacting more than 7,000 children each year. Tickets are available for purchase online at dmplayhouse.com or by phone at 515-277-6261.

IT CAME FROM BEYOND at Write Act Rep Extended Through Holidays
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2018


Producers John Lant and Cornell Christianson with ICFB Productions are pleased to announce the East Coast Off-Broadway premiere of IT CAME FROM BEYOND, a 1950's sci-fi, musical comedy with book by writer / producer Cornell Christianson, music and lyrics by Stephen M. Schwartz and Norman E. Thalheimer and directed by Jim Blanchette.

WICKED FROZEN Extends Through 2019 at St. Luke's Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2018


Producer John Lant is pleased to announce another extension of the Off-Broadway premiere, and newest hit, WICKED FROZEN, the untold parody musical of some magic ice witch princesses (with unexpected emotional bite), as it rocks out until the end of 2018, and is set to continue through the New Year. All Original songs with book and lyrics by Zoe Farmingdale and music and lyrics by Toby Singer. The production is directed and choreographed by Zoe Farmingdale.

Photo Flash: IT CAME FROM BEYOND Celebrates Opening Night
by Julie Musbach - Apr 25, 2018


Producers John Lant and Cornell Christianson with ICFB Productions are pleased to announce the Off-Broadway premiere of IT CAME FROM BEYOND, a 1950's sci-fi, musical comedy with book by writer / producer Cornell Christianson, music and lyrics by Stephen M. Schwartz and Norman E. Thalheimer, and directed by Jim Blanchette. 

1950's Sci-Fi Musical Comedy IT CAME FROM BEYOND Opens Tonight
by Julie Musbach - Apr 24, 2018


Producers John Lant and Cornell Christianson with ICFB Productions are pleased to announce the Off-Broadway premiere of IT CAME FROM BEYOND, a 1950's sci-fi, musical comedy with book by writer / producer Cornell Christianson, music and lyrics by Stephen M. Schwartz and Norman E. Thalheimer, and directed by Jim Blanchette.

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