Adam Tobin

SHE PERSISTED THE MUSICAL JR. Licensing Rights Now Available
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2025

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced the licensing availability of She Persisted The Musical JR. Adapted from the best-selling book She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World written by political icon Chelsea Clinton.

LEOPOLDSTADT And More Set for Main Street Theater 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025

Main Street Theater (MST) is celebrating 50 years of engaging theater for curious and thoughtful audiences of all ages. 2025-2026 marks the 50th Season for Main Street Theater and will include seven productions.

Deaf West Theatre, LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE Cast & More to Join JTF WEST 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

Performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2025 Junior Theater Festival West have been revealed. The festival will take place February 7-9, 2025, in Sacramento, California. Learn more

SHE PERSISTED Cast Album Now Available From Adventure Theatre MTC
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2024

Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC), following a remarkable run of She Persisted, has announced the release of the She Persisted cast album on November 18, 2024.

LILLY AND THE PIRATES Comes to Amplify Fall Festival
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024

First Stage's first ever Amplify Fall Festival will open with a reading of 'Lilly and the Pirates,' a new musical by Broadway playwright and Pulitzer Prize-Finalist Will Eno.

All-Woman Production SHE PERSISTED Comes to  Adventure Theatre MTC
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

 Adventure Theatre MTC will bring to the stage She Persisted, led by the all-female team, Mary Hall Surface, Music Directed and Composed by Deborah Wicks LaPuma, and choreographed by Ashleigh King.

DRAGONS LOVE TACOS & More Set for Adventure Theatre MTC's 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024

Adventure Theatre MTC has unveiled its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring an exciting array of family-friendly performances and new productions.

ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S: WE ARE IN A PLAY! JR. Is Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2024

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced that Elephant & Piggie’s: “We Are in A Play!” JR. is now available for licensing.

The 2024 National TYA/USA Award Recipients Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024

 ​Theatre of Young Audiences/USA (​TYA/USA​)​, the national service organization connecting, cultivating, and advocating for the field of theatre for young audiences, will present the ​2024 National TYA/USA Awards​ in three categories. Learn more about the recipients here!

MTI Releases Dramatic Moments for Theater Educators
by Nicole Rosky - May 12, 2022

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) announced the release of Dramatic Moments, the first product from MTI Classroom, which is an inspiring collaboration between theatre teachers, students, authors and industry professionals designed to elevate arts education. MTI Classroom lets theatre practitioners and fans engage with the shows and musical theatre authors they know and love.

Atlantic for Kids Announces Virtual Production of SHE PERSISTED, THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2020

Atlantic for Kids has announced a virtual production of She Persisted, The Musical, a musical with script and lyrics by Adam Tobin, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, adapted from the book written by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, and published by Philomel Books.

Winners Announced for the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020

On Tuesday, May 19, presenters Charles Bush and Julie Halston, along with OBA President Peter Breger, announced the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance. The Off Broadway Alliance plans on celebrating this year's winners with a reception this Fall.

Julie Halston and Charles Busch to Announce Winners for the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2020

Charles Busch and Julie Halston will announce the winners of the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards on Tuesday, May 19 at 11:30 am. The winners will be announced via streaming on Facebook and YouTube.

TYA/USA Virtual Festival & Conference to Feature Appearances by Chelsea Clinton and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2020

TYA/USA, the national organization for Theatre for Young Audiences, will present the 2020 TYA/USA Virtual Festival & Conference May 14-16, 2020. Keynote speakers will include Chelsea Clinton, author of She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World, now a new musical developed and originally produced by Bay Area Children's Theatre and more.

EMOJILAND, SING STREET, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Nominated for Off Broadway Alliance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2020

Michael Musto, joined the Off Broadway Alliance's Nominating Committee this morning and announced this season's Off Broadway Alliance Award nominees.

Atlantic For Kids Announces Additional Performances Of SHE PERSISTED, THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2020

Following a previously announced one-week extension, Atlantic for Kids has announced additional performances for She Persisted, The Musical, a New York premiere musical with script and lyrics by Adam Tobin, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, adapted from the book written by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, published by Philomel Books, with music supervision by Macy Schmidt. Directed and choreographed by MK Lawson, additional performances have been added due to popular demand on Thursday, March 19th at 5:30pm, Saturday, March 21st at 2:00pm and Sunday, March 22nd at 2:00pm at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Auberth Bercy, Jianzi Colón-Soto and More Will Star in Musical Adaptation of Chelsea Clinton's SHE PERSISTED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2020

Atlantic for Kids (Atlantic Theater Company Artistic Director, Neil Pepe; Atlantic Theater Company Managing Director, Jeffory Lawson; Atlantic Acting School Executive Director, Mary McCann; Atlantic for Kids Artistic Director, Alison Beatty) has announced casting for She Persisted, The Musical, a New York premiere musical with script and lyrics by Adam Tobin, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, adapted from the book written by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, published by Philomel Books, with music supervision by Macy Schmidt.

MTI Acquires Worldwide Licensing Rights To SHE PERSISTED, THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2020

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has secured worldwide licensing rights to the new musical She Persisted, The Musical.

Musical Adaptation of Chelsea Clinton's SHE PERSISTED Sets Off-Broadway Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2019

Atlantic for Kids (Atlantic Theater Company Artistic Director, Neil Pepe; Atlantic Theater Company Managing Director, Jeffory Lawson; Atlantic Acting School Executive Director, Mary McCann; Atlantic for Kids Artistic Director, Alison Beatty) will present She Persisted, The Musical, a New York premiere musical with script and lyrics by Adam Tobin, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, adapted from the book written by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, published by Philomel Books. Directed and choreographed by MK Lawson, performances will begin on Saturday, February 22nd at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues).

NEW VISIONS/NEW VOICES 2020 Festival Announced!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2019

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces the biennial festival New Visions/New Voices from May 15-17, 2020, marking the 16th showcase of this industry workshop. Dedicated to the development of new plays and musicals for young people and their families, this innovative series pioneers a unique and vital forum for the field of Theater for Young Audiences (TYA).