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After sold-out shows at the Canal Room and the Laurie Beechman, Cutting-Edge Composers brings its latest concert to NYMF tonight, July 23rd at 7 and 9:30 pm at the Theatre at St. Clement's (423 w. 46th Street). Up-and-coming musical theatre writers are teamed with Broadway's hottest performers at the concert directed and produced by Laura Pietropinto (Next to Normal), co-produced by Jillian Robbins, and musically directed by Virginia Hart Pike.

After sold-out shows at the Canal Room and the Laurie Beechman, Cutting-Edge Composers brings its latest concert to NYMF on Monday, July 23rd at 7 and 9:30 pm at the Theatre at St. Clement's (423 w. 46th Street). Up-and-coming musical theatre writers are teamed with Broadway's hottest performers at the concert directed and produced by Laura Pietropinto (Next to Normal), co-produced by Jillian Robbins, and musically directed by Virginia Hart Pike.

Fresh off the heels of her sold-out Violent Holiday Extravaganza and Sexy Valentines Day Massacre, Julia Mattison will be joined by her Godspell friends once again for A 4th Of July Fireworks Malfunction-ganza!

After sold-out shows at the Canal Room and the Laurie Beechman, Cutting-Edge Composers brings its latest concert to NYMF on Monday, July 23rd at 7 and 9:30 pm at the Theatre at St. Clement's (423 w. 46th Street). Up-and-coming musical theatre writers are teamed with Broadway's hottest performers at the concert directed and produced by Laura Pietropinto (Next to Normal) and co-produced by Jillian Robbins.

Fresh off the heels of her sold-out Violent Holiday Extravaganza and Sexy Valentines Day Massacre, Julia Mattison will be joined by her Godspell friends once again for A 4th Of July Fireworks Malfunction-ganza!

Yesterday, May 23, the company of Godspell celebrated their Academy Award-winning writer Stephen Schwartz in a one-night-only concert featuring songs from Schwartz's Pippin, Wicked, The Baker's Wife, The Magic Show, Working, My Son Pinocchio, Children of Eden, Rags, "Pocahontas", "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", "The Prince of Egypt", "Enchanted" and more. The concert benefits Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. Check out highlights fro the concert below!

Yesterday, May 23, the company of Godspell celebrated their Academy Award-winning writer Stephen Schwartz in a one-night-only concert featuring songs from Schwartz's Pippin, Wicked, The Baker's Wife, The Magic Show, Working, My Son Pinocchio, Children of Eden, Rags, "Pocahontas", "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", "The Prince of Egypt", "Enchanted" and more. The concert benefits Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

Tonight, May 23, join the company of Godspell on Broadway as they celebrate their Academy Award-winning writer Stephen Schwartz in a one-night-only concert. Expect songs from Schwartz projects like Pippin, Wicked, The Baker's Wife, The Magic Show, Working, My Son Pinocchio, Children of Eden, Rags, "Pocahontas", "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", "The Prince of Egypt", "Enchanted" and more.

On May 23, the company of Godspell will celebrate their Academy Award- winning writer Stephen Schwartz in a one-night-only concert. Expect songs from Schwartz projects like Pippin, Wicked, The Baker's Wife, The Magic Show, Working, My Son Pinocchio, Children of Eden, Rags, "Pocahontas", "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", "The Prince of Egypt", "Enchanted" and more.

Tony Award-Winner Alice Ripley recently released the official music video for her swing-filled song 'Beautiful Eyes.' This music video was filmed in New York City.

Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley's new single, "Beautiful Eyes," is now available from iTunes and other digital music vendors, it was announced today. "Beautiful Eyes" is the first original song of Ms. Ripley's since the 2006 release of her band's album Outtasite, and follows her February 2011 cover set, Daily Practice.

Fresh off the heels of her sold-out Violent Holiday Extravaganza, Julia Mattison will be joined by her Godspell friends once again for A Sexy Valentines Day Massacre! Featuring a collection of brand new twisted Valentines Day tunes, the concert is set for the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Monday, February 13th at 7pm. Expect to hear songs with titles like 'Cupid is the Most Dangerous Baby', 'Fired From Hallmark', and 'Chocolate Boyfriend'.

Fresh off the heels of her sold-out Violent Holiday Extravaganza, Julia Mattison will be joined by her Godspell friends once again for A Sexy Valentines Day Massacre! Featuring a collection of brand new twisted Valentines Day tunes, the concert is set for the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Monday, February 13th at 7pm. Expect to hear songs with titles like 'Cupid is the Most Dangerous Baby', 'Fired From Hallmark', and 'Chocolate Boyfriend'.

The Record gives Broadway performers an outlet to discuss their solo music. We love and support our favorite stage performers but this will be your first chance to really find out what their music is all about. You can learn about their CD's, concerts, influences, upcoming projects and much more. Broadway performers are officially now on The Record. Our fifth subject is fan favorite, Alice Ripley, who closes in MCC's WILD ANIMALS YOU SHOULD KNOW December 11 and is playing a concert show, Daily Practice (named for her eponymous sophomore album), at the Laurie Beechman Theatre through December 16.

Tony-winner Alice Ripley is obviously having vocal problems

Shoshana Bean, known for her roles in WICKED and HAIRSPRAY, has released a new single that she co-wrote with singer-composer-lyricist Scott Alan. The song is titled 'A Little Hope' and was originally written for the 2009 Broadway in South Africa benefit concert. 'A Little Hope' was arranged and orchestrated by Jesse Vargas, and is now available for purchase on iTunes.

Last night, actor Nick Cearley celebrated the work of Tony Award nominee Bill Russell. The evening, 'Still Bill' featured lyrics and poems by Russell with special guests Lauren Molina (vocals, cello, ukelele), Chris Schelling (keys), Christian Imboden (banjo, guitar), Shannon Ford (drums) and Alice Ripley. Bill Russell will direct the evening, which played the Canal Room. BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the concert below.

Bill Russell directs Nick Cearley in 'still bill - lyrics and poems by Bill Russell' at the Canal Room, June 9th with special guests Alice Ripley and Lauren Molina.

On June 9, Actor Nick Cearley will celebrate the work of Tony Award nominee Bill Russell. The evening, 'Still Bill' features lyrics and poems by Russell, and will feature Lauren Molina (vocals, cello, ukelele), Chris Schelling (keys), Christian Imboden (banjo, guitar), Shannon Ford (drums) and special guest Alice Ripley.

Bill Russell directs Nick Cearley in 'still bill - lyrics and poems by Bill Russell' at the Canal Room, June 9th with special guests Alice Ripley and Lauren Molina.