Laura Kleinbaum

Review: EDINBURGH 2024: HOUSE OF CLEOPATRA, Assembly Checkpoint
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 6, 2024

With a book by Laura Kleinbaum, music by Jeff Daye and lyrics by both Kleinbaum and Daye, House of Cleopatra brings audiences into the world of the iconic queen through pop music in a club-like atmosphere. Audience members stand and watch as most of the action takes place on stage, though it does sometimes spill out into the crowd.

HOUSE OF CLEOPATRA Comes to the Edinburgh Fringe This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024

Emilie Louise Israel (Treason, Hamilton) will bring to life one of the world’s most powerful women – Cleopatra! Performances run Wednesday 31st July – Sunday 25th August 2024.

Ty Defoe and Rona Siddiqui Join the Dramatists Guild Council
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2021

The Dramatists Guild of America will welcome two new members to its Council, Ty Defoe and Rona Siddiqui. The Guild is governed by a board of directors (Council) elected from its membership. These writers, in various stages of their theatrical careers, meet monthly to decide policy for the Guild. 

Rona Siddiqui is Coming to Feinstein's/54 Below with RONA'S TURN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2019

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Rona Siddiqui in 'Rona's Turn' on January 9, 2020. Rona Siddiqui, composer of acclaimed musicals Salaam Medina: Tales of a Halfghan, One Good Day, and The Tin, makes her Feinstein's/54 Below debut in Rona. After years of encouraging so many others to find their voices, Rona steps into the spotlight to claim her own. Featuring songs from her musicals as well as tunes featuring her popular boomwhacking crew, Rona and her special guests will hit you with the aplomb of a Bette and the irreverence of a Muppet.

Raja Feather Kelly To Direct Invite-Only Industry Reading Of SALAAM MEDINA: TALES OF HALFGHAN By Rona Siddiqui
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2019

Salaam Medina: Tales of a Halfghan, with book, music and lyrics by Rona Siddiqui, will hold an invited industry reading on November 15, 2019. The reading will be directed by Raja Feather Kelly, with Music Direction by Emily Goldman and Dramaturgy by Jessica Kahkoska.

BMI Lehman Engel Present Musical Theatre Workshop Showcase
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2019

Last night, the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop held a special performance of memorable songs created during this year's workshop at the quaint Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater in New York City. This esteemed workshop has been cultivating rising talent since 1961 and fostered some of the brilliant minds behind a variety of notable award-winning shows such as Avenue Q, The Book of Mormon, A Chorus Line, Raisin and Nine.

Broadway Stars Slated for GIVEBACK CONCERT
by Julie Musbach - Apr 1, 2019

Broadway Unlocked founder Jessica Ryan announced today the talent lineup for the seventh annual #giveback concert slated for Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 7.30pm at The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space (44 Charlton Street).  A VIP Reception begins at 6pm, doors open at 6.45pm.  The evening will feature new and original work, including a host of debut songs inspired by the writings of survivors who have found help at CVTC.

Broadway Unlocked Announces The 7th Annual GIVEBACK CONCERT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2019

Broadway Unlocked founder Jessica Ryan announced today that the seventh annual #giveback concert is slated for Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 7.30pm at WNYC's The Greene Space (44 Charlton Street).  A VIP Reception begins at 6pm, doors open at 6.45pm.  Theatre and technology collide for good at the concert, as theatre artists around the world connect, mobilize and amplify their voices to impact change in their communities. In New York, Broadway, TV, Film and YouTube stars come together to empower survivors of violence and fund the groundbreaking work of Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC), where anyone can receive life-saving treatment - completely free of charge. 

New York Film Academy's Professional Conservatory of Musical Theatre Presents New Works Series Winter 2019
by Robert Diamond - Feb 24, 2019

The Professional Conservatory of Musical Theatre(PCMT) at the New York Film Academy (NYFA) will present two readings of new musicals starting on Friday, February 22, 2019, as part of its 2019 Winter New Works Series. PCMT at NYFA is celebrating its tenth New Works Series since the Summer of 2014 with two productions: #MARS and Luna Park.

Photo Coverage: Off-Broadway's New Interactive Pop Musical CLEOPATRA Celebrates It's Opening Night
by Monroe George - Nov 9, 2018

CLEOPATRA, a unique Off-Broadway immersive pop musical experience, officially opened on November 7 at Chelsea Music Hall (407 W 15th Street), a new venue located beneath Chelsea Market. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out the photos below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Immersive New Musical, CLEOPATRA!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2018

CLEOPATRA, a unique Off-Broadway immersive pop musical experience, is now in previews at Chelsea Music Hall (407 W 15th Street), a new venue located beneath Chelsea Market. Directed and choreographed by JT Horenstein, the new musical features music and lyrics by Jeff Daye and lyrics by Laura Kleinbaum. CLEOPATRA will celebrate its opening night on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.

CLEOPATRA Begins Performances Tonight At Chelsea Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2018

CLEOPATRA, a unique Off-Broadway immersive pop musical experience, will begin performances tonight at Chelsea Music Hall (407 W 15th Street), a new venue located beneath Chelsea Market. Directed and choreographed by JT Horenstein, the new musical features music and lyrics by Jeff Daye and lyrics by Laura Kleinbaum. The premier offering of the new venue - which will officially opened to the public on Thursday, October 18 - CLEOPATRA will celebrate its opening night on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Tickets are now on sale for the open-ended engagement Power. Seduction. Ruin. The legendary Queen of the Nile is throwing one of her famously lavish parties to celebrate the Empire's latest triumphs over Rome, and you are invited to attend. Inside the palace, drinks flow, and music seduces as guests are met with every indulgence. But outside the city walls, the alluring Marc Antony beckons, the nefarious Octavian lurks, and Cleopatra's enemies plot a violent end to her prosperous reign. The Queen better watch her back.