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Richard Allen and Taran Gray to Premiere New Original Musicals Virtually to Raise Money for BC/EFA and BFRJ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2020

Award winning musical theater writers Richard Allen and Taran Gray have announced they will be premiering four of their new original musicals virtually to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) and Broadway for Racial Justice (BFRJ).

OPERA America Announces 2019 Leadership Intensive Participants
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2019

OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce that 16 participants from the United States, Canada and Latin America have been selected for its 2019 Leadership Intensive program. These future industry leaders were chosen through a competitive selection process focusing on candidates' potential to make significant contributions to the opera field. This program is made possible by the generous support of American Express.

LYRA: A DARK FAIRY TALE Concert Set for Feinstein's/54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2015

The depth of hope and height of despair come together in Lyra: A Dark Fairy Tale, a musical adaptation of the original Little Mermaid story, set against the backdrop of a Faustian Dust Bowl era circus. Tonight, December 16th at 9:30pm there will be a concert performance of this daunting and inspiring epic new musical at 54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, New York City.

Michael Feinstein, Norm Lewis & More Set for Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 14, 2015

This week FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

LYRA: A DARK FAIRY TALE Concert Set for Feinstein's/54 Below, 12/16
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 7, 2015

The depth of hope and height of despair come together in Lyra: A Dark Fairy Tale, a musical adaptation of the original Little Mermaid story, set against the backdrop of a Faustian Dust Bowl era circus. On December 16th at 9:30pm there will be a concert performance of this daunting and inspiring epic new musical at 54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, New York City. Tickets start at $25 and are available at www.54below.com.

THE VOICE's Tony Vincent and Wife Aspen Welcome Baby Girl Sadie!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2012

Former Broadway star and TV's The Voice contestant Tony Vincent's wife Aspen Vincent, who acted alongside him in American Idiot, Dirty Dancing's national tour and met him on the set of Las Vegas' We Will Rock You, gave birth to a baby girl last night.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Patti Murin et al. Nominated for 2011 Craig Noel Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2011

More than 100 local and national theatre artists representing more than 40 San Diego theatrical productions at a dozen local theaters will compete for the 2011 Craig Noel Awards on Feb. 6, the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle announced today.

La Jolla's SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES Closes 8/28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2011

La Jolla Playhouse's Sleeping Beauty Wakes, book by Tony Award-winning librettist Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), with a score by composer Brendan Milburn and lyricist Valerie Vigoda, both of the acclaimed trio GrooveLily (Striking 12, Long Story Short), and directed by Rebecca Taichman, will close on August 28.

Review Roundup: La Jolla Playhouse's SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES
by BWW - Jul 27, 2011

Due to popular demand, La Jolla Playhouse today announced a one-week extension for Sleeping Beauty Wakes, book by Tony Award-winning librettist Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), with a score by composer Brendan Milburn and lyricist Valerie Vigoda, both of the acclaimed trio GrooveLily (Striking 12, Long Story Short), and directed by Rebecca Taichman.

STAGE TUBE: Bob Stillman Talks SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES!
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 26, 2011

In Sleeping Beauty Wakes, a young beauty is brought to a sleep disorder clinic, and soon all the patients find themselves sharing a familiar dream. The show reunites two members of the acclaimed rock trio GrooveLily - Brendan Milburn and Valerie Vigoda - with Tony Award-winning librettist Rachel Sheinkin, who last collaborated on the inventive holiday tale Striking 12.

La Jolla's SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES Extends Through 8/28
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 25, 2011

Due to popular demand, La Jolla Playhouse today announced a one-week extension for Sleeping Beauty Wakes, book by Tony Award-winning librettist Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), with a score by composer Brendan Milburn and lyricist Valerie Vigoda, both of the acclaimed trio GrooveLily (Striking 12, Long Story Short), and directed by Rebecca Taichman.

La Jolla Playhouse Presents SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES July 19- Aug 21
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2011

La Jolla Playhouse presents a new adaptation of Sleeping Beauty Wakes, book by Tony Award-winning librettist Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), with a score by composer Brendan Milburn and lyricist Valerie Vigoda, both of the acclaimed trio GrooveLily (Striking 12, Long Story Short), and directed by Rebecca Taichman, who will also direct the Playhouse's 2011/12 world premiere of Milk Like Sugar.

STAGE TUBE: First Look at SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2011

La Jolla Playhouse presents a new adaptation of Sleeping Beauty Wakes, book by Tony Award-winning librettist Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), with a score by composer Brendan Milburn and lyricist Valerie Vigoda, both of the acclaimed trio GrooveLily (Striking 12, Long Story Short), and directed by Rebecca Taichman, who will also direct The Playhouse's 2011/12 world premiere of Milk Like Sugar. A co-production with Princeton's McCarter Theatre Center, Sleeping Beauty Wakes runs July 19 - August 21 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre. Tickets are available at www.LaJollaPlayhouse.org or by calling the box office at (858) 550-1010. Sleeping Beauty Wakes is sponsored by U.S. Bank and ResMed Inc.

McCarter Theatre To Present Sleeping Beauty Wakes, Closes 6/5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2011

McCarter Theatre is proud to announce complete casting and creative team for Sleeping Beauty Wakes, a new musical featuring a book by Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), and a score by composer Brendan Milburn and lyricist Valerie Vigoda, both of the acclaimed trio GrooveLily. The production closesJune 5 and is directed by Rebecca Taichman, who delighted McCarter audiences with her 2009 production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Following the McCarter run, the production will move to La Jolla Playhouse.

La Jolla Playhouse Presents SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES July 19- Aug 21
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 31, 2011

La Jolla Playhouse presents a new adaptation of Sleeping Beauty Wakes, book by Tony Award-winning librettist Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), with a score by composer Brendan Milburn and lyricist Valerie Vigoda, both of the acclaimed trio GrooveLily (Striking 12, Long Story Short), and directed by Rebecca Taichman, who will also direct the Playhouse's 2011/12 world premiere of Milk Like Sugar.

STAGE TUBE: SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES Trailer!
by Charlie Piane - May 13, 2011

McCarter Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty Wakes, a new musical featuring a book by Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), and a score by composer Brendan Milburn and lyricist Valerie Vigoda, both of the acclaimed trio GrooveLily. The production, which runs through June 5, is directed by Rebecca Taichman, who delighted McCarter audiences with her 2009 production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. The show had its opening night Friday, May 6. Following the McCarter run, the production will move to La Jolla Playhouse. Check out a sneak peek of the show below!

Photo Coverage: SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES Plays McCarter Theatre
by Jessica Lewis - May 10, 2011

McCarter Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty Wakes, a new musical featuring a book by Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), and a score by composer Brendan Milburn and lyricist Valerie Vigoda, both of the acclaimed trio GrooveLily. The production, which opened April 29 and runs through June 5, is directed by Rebecca Taichman, who delighted McCarter audiences with her 2009 production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Opening Night was Friday, May 6. Following the McCarter run, the production will move to La Jolla Playhouse. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a look at Sleeping Beauty Wakes on stage!

McCarter Theatre To Present Sleeping Beauty Wakes 4/29-6/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2011

McCarter Theatre is proud to announce complete casting and creative team for Sleeping Beauty Wakes, a new musical featuring a book by Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), and a score by composer Brendan Milburn and lyricist Valerie Vigoda, both of the acclaimed trio GrooveLily

STAGE TUBE: First Look at McCarter Theatre's SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 28, 2011

McCarter Theatre is proud to announce complete casting and creative team for Sleeping Beauty Wakes, a new musical featuring a book by Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), and a score by composer Brendan Milburn and lyricist Valerie Vigoda, both of the acclaimed trio GrooveLily. The production, which runs from April 29 through June 5, will be directed by Rebecca Taichman, who delighted McCarter audiences with her 2009 production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Opening Night is set for Friday, May 6. Following the McCarter run, the production will move to La Jolla Playhouse.

TV Closing Flashback: AMERICAN IDIOT's Opening Night!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 24, 2011

AMERICAN IDIOT began performances at the St. James Theatre on March 24, 2010 and opened on Broadway on April 20, 2010 to a great set of reviews! Here's a sneak peek at Broadway Beat's openight night coverage of the show!