It's not every day you get to see the development of a new musical in real time, let alone one with major Broadway talent attached. I've been lucky enough to see the development of The Crinolynns, a new musical by composer Aaron Gandy and librettist/lyricist Scott Logdson, through the first stages of its development.
As most live performance venues have remained closed, the Rochester Broadway Theatre League like so many venues in Rochester and across the country, have embraced the opportunity of presenting virtual entertainment and virtual education in multiple forms, such as live streamed concerts and Zoom Master Classes with Broadway professionals.
Blackfriars Theatre is proud to be celebrating its 70th year of artistry in downtown Rochester as it kicks off the next chapter of professionally-minded, artistically-ambitious local theatre-making! To commemorate this milestone, the theatre has planned a Party in the Parking Lot bash to take place on Saturday, August 17th from 5 p.m. a?" 8 p.m. This FREE, family-friendly community event will include food from Rob's Kebabs, Donna Daddy's, Waffles R Wild, and Taste The ROC. An outdoor bar will be provided by The Penthouse at One East Avenue, in addition to live music, lawn games, prizes, a vendor bazaar featuring the work of local artists, children's activities, backstage tours, and much more.
In her latest video titled, 'Rachel Bloom Doesn't Care About Award Shows,' the actress sings and dances her way through a supposed anti-Emmy promotional video campaign. Check it out below!
How much crazier can things get for Rebecca? Viewers won't have to wait long for the answer. This afternoon the CW premiered the brand new trailer for the second season of the musical comedy television hit, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
Television's newest musical comedy star can be just as funny off the cuff as she is scripted.
The Pearl Theatre Company presents Away We Go, by Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, who has crafted a play in celebration of classics, acting companies, and The Pearl. The world premiere will play through December 15, and you can check out photos from last night's opening below!
See Rock City & Other Destinations, the Drama Desk Award winning, off-Broadway pop-rock musical tells the story of different travellers and their experiences at major tourist destinations. The musical follows: a wanderer who halts his travels to connect with intelligent life in Roswell, New Mexico, a woman who decides to take a chance on love, three sisters who set off to throw their fathers ashes into the sea, and a troubled bride who debates taking a jump over Niagara Falls.
Lead by Artistic Director Nick Demos (producer of Broadway's MEMPHIS), ONE HEALING ARTS COMPANY is a new theatre company devoted to producing theatrical work that opens hearts and minds, creates a nurturing environment for artists and promotes wellness and healing of mind and body. Insightful, funny, authentic and unexpected, SONGS OF SPIRIT is a concert of original songs by emerging musical theatre writers benefiting ONE HEALING ARTS COMPANY. The concert includes a fantastic array of material from outrageous to touching, performed by some of the best contemporary Broadway Performers.
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