Donna Trinkoff

Amas Musical Theatre to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 58th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit on Monday, May 11, 2026 at “Rosetta's Place” at Penthouse 45 (432 West 45th Street - NYC). 

Photos: On the Red Carpet at GOING BACHARACH Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2026

Check out opening night photos from the world premiere of GOING BACHARACH: THE SONGS OF AN ICON, now playing at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater.

Photos: The Stars of GOING BACHARACH: THE SONGS OF ICON Meet the Press
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2025

Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere of GOING BACHARACH: THE SONGS OF ICON, a musical revue celebrating the work of Burt Bacharach. Check out photos of the cast.

Video: AI-Animated Hirschfeld Caricature Debuts as Amas Musical Theatre Revives CHARLOTTE SWEET
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

A foundation-approved AI video bringing Al Hirschfeld’s classic CHARLOTTE SWEET caricature to life will accompany Amas Musical Theatre’s benefit concert revival of the musical, which begins performances tonight.

CHARLOTTE SWEET THE MADCAP MUSICAL Adds Performance at Amas Musical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

Amas Musical Theatre will present an additional performance of the Benefit Concert of Charlotte Sweet - The Madcap Musical with a libretto by Michael Colby. Learn more!

Amas Musical Theatre Reveals 8th Annual Eric H. Weinberger Award for Emerging Lyricists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025

Amas Musical Theatre will present the eighth year of The Eric H. Weinberger Award for Emerging Librettists, a juried cash and production grant to be given annually to support the early work and career of a deserving musical theatre librettist.

Photos: Amas Musical Theatre 56th Anniversary Benefit Reunion Concert
by Emmy Rice - Jun 1, 2025

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer), New York City’s award-winning pioneer in diversity and multi-ethnic casting in the performing arts, celebrated its 56th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Amas Musical Theatre Announces Recipients of Seventh Annual Eric H. Weinberger Award For Emerging Librettists
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

Amas Musical Theatre has announced the recipients of the seventh Eric H. Weinberger Award for Emerging Librettists, a juried cash and production grant given annually to support the early work and career of a deserving musical theatre librettist.

Amas Musical Theatre to Celebrate 56th Anniversary at Annual Gala Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 56th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert at Theater 555. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.

Analise Scarpaci, David Josefsberg and More to Star in DUBBO CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025

Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental readings of Dubbo Championship Wrestling, a new musical by Daniel Cullen and James Cullen. See who is starring and learn how to attend.

New Musical THE STORK DERBY To Have Developmental Readings At Amas Musical Theatre & Amas Musical Theatre Lab
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025

Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental readings of The Stork Derby, a new musical by David Rossmer, Dan Lipton and Janis Hirsch on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Full Cast Set For Industry Reading of CALL ME FROM THE GRAVE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

The full cast has been announced for Amas Musical Theatre's developmental readings of Call Me From the Grave, a new musical with music and lyrics by Charlie Romano, and book by Harold Hodge, Jr. at Ripley-Grier Studios.

New Musical CALL ME FROM THE GRAVE Will Receive Developmental Readings
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre will present developmental readings of Call Me From the Grave, a new musical with music and lyrics by Charlie Romano, and book by Harold Hodge, Jr. at Ripley-Grier Studios.

Photos: DISTANT THUNDER Celebrates Opening Night at A.R.T./New York Theatres
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 4, 2024

See photos from opening night of the off-Broadway premiere of Distant Thunder: A New American Musical, the first mainstream Indigenous musical in New York City.

Photos: DISTANT THUNDER Off-Broadway Meets the Press
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre, in assocation with Tall Tree Productions is presenting the Off Broadway premiere of Distant Thunder: A New American Musical written by the mother and son team – Lynne Taylor-Corbettt and Shaun Taylor-Corbett. Previews are set to begin on September 25 with an official opening on October 3.  The press were recently invited to attend a sneak peek.  Check out the photos!

Amas Musical Theatre Announces 7th Annual Eric H. Weinberger Award For Emerging Lyricists
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre has announced the 7th Annual Eric H. Weinberger Award for Emerging Lyricists, with submissions opening on September 16. The award supports new lyricists in the musical theatre industry.

Photos: In Rehearsal With DISTANT THUNDER From Amas Musical Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024

Go inside rehearsal as Amas Musical Theatre prepares to present Distant Thunder: A New American Musical, the first mainstream Indigenous musical in New York City. See new photos!

SACRED RIGHTS, SACRED SONG, A SERVICE FOR THE SACRED CENTER Makes Off Broadway Debut
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Mourning Doves Rising in association with Amas Musical Theater, Donna Trinkoff Artistic Producer, Jonathan S. Cerullo / JSCTheatricals and Sharon Litwinoff will present Sacred Rights, Sacred Song, A Service for the Sacred Center on Wednesday September 11 and Sunday September 22 at 7:00 pm.

New York Premiere of DISTANT THUNDER - A New American Musical Comes to A.R.T./New York Theatres Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the Off-Broadway premiere of Distant Thunder: A New American Musical, the first mainstream Indigenous musical in New York City.

Amas Musical Theatre to Present Developmental Readings of SHOW ME ETERNITY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental lab readings of Show Me Eternity, a new musical with music & lyrics by Samantha Caps and book by Annie Dillon. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.