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Maltz Jupiter Theatre to Stage Regional Premiere of EVER HAPPILY AFTER
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 19, 2016


The hilarious and imaginative new musical Ever Happily After is less than two weeks away from its regional premiere at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre!

Photo Flash: ACAPPELLA Celebrates Opening Night at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2015


ACAPPELLA, a musical about finding your own voice, conceived by Greg Cooper, with book by Vynnie Meli, music and lyrics by The Acappella Company, direction by Lee Summers and musical direction and arrangements by Evan Feist as an Invited Selection of the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival. The show opened last night, July 7, and continues at July 10, 11, 12 and 14 at the PTC Performance Space. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities below!

BWW JR: EVER HAPPILY AFTER at NYMF
by Erin Leigh Peck - Jul 18, 2013


As Cinderella is forced to endure the bullying ways of her step-sisters, she waits to be saved by her zany fairy godmother who is nowhere in sight. Unfortunately, her wand has run low on power and she can't seem to find her charger anywhere. With just enough power left to call her best bird friend Perez (inspired by Perez Hilton), the Fairy Godmother persuades Perez to take Cinderella under his wing and get her ready for the ball. Perez knows that if he makes this CinderCharming match, he'll be the hot tweet on the street and be 'in' with the prestigious royal family. ??Will Cinderella make it to the ball? Will Prince Charming live up to his name? The truth is surprising and the match is enlightening.

EVER HAPPILY AFTER Set for NYMF at Alice Griffen Jewel Box Theatre, 7/21
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 8, 2013


'Ever Happily After,' an original musical fairytale written by award-winning playwright, Jill Jaysen with music by Emmy award-winning composer, Randy Klein and lyrics by Matthew Hardy, will be featured in the upcoming New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) on Sunday, July 21st at 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. at The Alice Griffen Jewel Box Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenue. All tickets are $25.00 for reservations and information call (212) 352-3101 or visit www.nymf.org.

NYMF Announces Special Events and Concerts, Including Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Live, Natalie Joy Johnson and More
by Kelsey Denette - May 15, 2013


The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced the lineup of special events, concerts, student productions, and free developmental readings for its 10th annual festival. The festival also announced three additional full productions. This year's Festival will begin July 8th and continue through July 28th.

Kelli O'Hara Honored at 2012 NYMF Gala Today, 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2012


The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) honors Broadway star and multiple time Tony Award and Drama Desk nominee Kelli O'Hara for her work in the theater at the NYMF 2012 Annual Gala taking place tonight, November 11th at The Hudson Theatre (145 W. 44th Street) beginning at 6:00pm.

Matthew Broderick, Kristin Chenoweth, and More to Celebrate Kelli O'Hara at NYMF Gala, 11/11
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 25, 2012


Matthew Broderick (Nice Work If You Can Get It), Tony Danza ("Who's The Boss"), Kathleen Marshall (Nice Work If You Can Get It, The Pajama Game), Greg Naughton (Founder: Blue Light Theater Company), James Naughton (Chicago), Anthony Rapp (Rent), Tom Kitt (Next To Normal), Peter Cincotti (How Deep Is The Ocean) Eric Leviton (How Deep Is The Ocean), Lorinda Lisitza (Triumphant Baby!), and Michael Ogborn (Baby Case) and others to be announced will appear at the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) 2012 Annual Gala honoring Broadway star and multiple time Tony Award and Drama Desk nominee Kelli O'Hara on Sunday, November 11th at The Hudson Theatre (145 W. 44th Street) beginning at 6:00pm. Kelli is currently starring on Broadway in Nice Work If You Can Get It, and was seen on Broadway in South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The Light In The Piazza and many others.

Kelli O'Hara to Be Honored at 2012 NYMF Gala, 11/11
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 18, 2012


The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) announced today Broadway star and multiple time Tony Award and Drama Desk nominee Kelli O'Hara will be honored for her work in the theater at the NYMF 2012 Annual Gala taking place on Sunday, November 11th at The Hudson Theatre (145 W. 44th Street) beginning at 6:00pm. Kelli is currently starring on Broadway in Nice Work If You Can Get It, and was seen on Broadway in South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The Light In The Piazza and many others.

NYMF and Center Stage Theatre Present BEAUTYFULL, 10/2 & 10/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2010


The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Center Stage Theatre are please to announce BEAUTYFULL, an original musical written by Jill Jaysen with music and lyrics by Mark Shepard as part of the 2010 Festival. BEAUTYFULL will be performed first on Saturday, October 2nd at 1:00pm and 5:00pm at The Seabury Center, 45 Church Lane in Downtown Westport. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by emailing Beautyfulltickets@gmail.com. For NYMF, performances are Sunday, October 3rd at 1:00 and 4:30pm at the Duke Theatre located at 229 West 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenue. Tickets are $20, and can be ordered by calling (212) 352-3101 or visit www.nymf.org.

Center Stage Theatre Presents BEAUTYFULL, 10/2-3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2010


The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Centre Stage Theatre are please to announce BEAUTYFULL, an original musical written by Jill Jaysen with music and lyrics by Mark Shepard as part of the 2010 Festival. BEAUTYFULL will be performed first on Saturday, October 2nd at 1:00pm and 5:00pm at The Seabury Center, 45 Church Lane in Downtown Westport. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by emailing Beautyfulltickets@gmail.com. For NYMF, performances are ! Sunday, October 3rd at 1:00 and 4:30pm at the Duke Theatre located at 229 West 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenue. Tickets are $20, and can be ordered by calling (212) 352-3101 or visit www.nymf.org.

NYMF and Center Stage Theatre Present BEAUTYFULL, 10/2 & 10/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2010


The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Center Stage Theatre are please to announce BEAUTYFULL, an original musical written by Jill Jaysen with music and lyrics by Mark Shepard as part of the 2010 Festival. BEAUTYFULL will be performed first on Saturday, October 2nd at 1:00pm and 5:00pm at The Seabury Center, 45 Church Lane in Downtown Westport. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by emailing Beautyfulltickets@gmail.com. For NYMF, performances are Sunday, October 3rd at 1:00 and 4:30pm at the Duke Theatre located at 229 West 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenue. Tickets are $20, and can be ordered by calling (212) 352-3101 or visit www.nymf.org.

NYMF and Center Stage Theatre Present BEAUTYFULL, 10/2 & 10/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2010


The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Center Stage Theatre are please to announce BEAUTYFULL, an original musical written by Jill Jaysen with music and lyrics by Mark Shepard as part of the 2010 Festival. BEAUTYFULL will be performed first on Saturday, October 2nd at 1:00pm and 5:00pm at The Seabury Center, 45 Church Lane in Downtown Westport. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by emailing Beautyfulltickets@gmail.com. For NYMF, performances are Sunday, October 3rd at 1:00 and 4:30pm at the Duke Theatre located at 229 West 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenue. Tickets are $20, and can be ordered by calling (212) 352-3101 or visit www.nymf.org.

Center Stage Theatre Presents BEAUTYFULL, 10/2-3
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2010


The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Centre Stage Theatre are please to announce BEAUTYFULL, an original musical written by Jill Jaysen with music and lyrics by Mark Shepard as part of the 2010 Festival. BEAUTYFULL will be performed first on Saturday, October 2nd at 1:00pm and 5:00pm at The Seabury Center, 45 Church Lane in Downtown Westport. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by emailing Beautyfulltickets@gmail.com. For NYMF, performances are ! Sunday, October 3rd at 1:00 and 4:30pm at the Duke Theatre located at 229 West 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenue. Tickets are $20, and can be ordered by calling (212) 352-3101 or visit www.nymf.org.

NYMF and Center Stage Theatre Present BEAUTYFULL, 10/2 & 10/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 22, 2010


The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Center Stage Theatre are please to announce BEAUTYFULL, an original musical written by Jill Jaysen with music and lyrics by Mark Shepard as part of the 2010 Festival. BEAUTYFULL will be performed first on Saturday, October 2nd at 1:00pm and 5:00pm at The Seabury Center, 45 Church Lane in Downtown Westport. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by emailing Beautyfulltickets@gmail.com. For NYMF, performances are Sunday, October 3rd at 1:00 and 4:30pm at the Duke Theatre located at 229 West 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenue. Tickets are $20, and can be ordered by calling (212) 352-3101 or visit www.nymf.org.

NYMF and Center Stage Theatre Present BEAUTYFULL, 10/2 & 10/3
by Robert Lawlor - Sep 9, 2010


The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Center Stage Theatre are please to announce BEAUTYFULL, an original musical written by Jill Jaysen with music and lyrics by Mark Shepard as part of the 2010 Festival. BEAUTYFULL will be performed first on Saturday, October 2nd at 1:00pm and 5:00pm at The Seabury Center, 45 Church Lane in Downtown Westport. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by emailing Beautyfulltickets@gmail.com. For NYMF, performances are Sunday, October 3rd at 1:00 and 4:30pm at the Duke Theatre located at 229 West 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenue. Tickets are $20, and can be ordered by calling (212) 352-3101 or visit www.nymf.org.

NYMF Announces 2010 Full Slate Of Musicals, Readings, Special Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 27, 2010


The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced the full slate of 27 musical productions, a developmental reading series and special events for their seventh annual festival. This year's Festival will begin September 27th and continue through October 17th. A full breakdown of this year's performances follows.

CHARLOTTE'S WEB, V-DAY PERFORMANCE, Ailey II & More Set for Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2010


The Westport Country Playhouse Announces its upcoming events, Incl. CHARLOTTE'S WEB, V-DAY PERFORMANCE & Ailey II

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Extensions for F#@KING UP EVERYTHING and SING, BUT DON'T TELL
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009


Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Extensions for F#@KING UP EVERYTHING and SING, BUT DON'T TELL
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2009


Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces More Extensions: R.R.R.E.D: A Secret Musical and Gay Bride of Frankenstein
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2009


Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances this week: R.R.R.E.D: A Secret Musical - Thursday, Oct. 8 at 11pm Gay Bride of Frankenstein - Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11pm

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