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CANADA DAY WITH JOSHUA STACKHOUSE & FRIENDS is Coming to Feinstein's/54 Below

FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW (2022 Tony Award® Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre) will be celebrating this illustrious holiday by inviting Canadian songwriter JOSHUA STACKHOUSE to return with his merry band of fellow Canucks for an evening of original music — all about Canada!

Becky Ann Baker and Nikki M. James Will Lead Industry Reading of New Musical ASK, I WILL TELL.

A private industry reading of Ask, I Will Tell, a new musical by Ben Diskant, will be presented in New York City on Thursday, June 23 at 3pm. 

Theater Resources Presents Unlimited Feedback Workshop #1: The World And The Want

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents Feedback Workshop #1: The World and the Want on Sunday June 26, 2022 from noon to 7pm ET. This workshop is dedicated to fostering a conversation about musical theater structure not only for writers but also for producers, directors and everyone involved in the creation and production of new works.

BRAIN HEMINGWAY Comes to Edinburgh Festival Fringe

New play 'Brain Hemingway' premiering at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe grapples with the gritty and complicated internal dialogue of Erin Murray Quinlan and a legendary American writer.

Jenn Colella, Gavin Creel, Marilyn Maye & More to be Featured in Eugene O'Neill Theater Center 58th Summer Season

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced its 2022 summer season, which features the return of some beloved in-person public events put on pause during the virtual and hybrid seasons of 2020 and 2021. 

Players Theatre Celebrates 35th Show Staged Via Self-Production Residency

The Players Theatre Self-Production Residency Program just opened its 35th show since the program’s launch in 2017. After Happily Ever After, which opened on May 5, recently extended its run until May 29 at the Steve and Marie Sgouros Theatre.

Musical Adaptation Of FROM THE MIXED-UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER to Receive 29 Hour Reading

The beloved novel From The Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsberg is becoming a new family musical for the theatrical stage. Adam Ben-David (Music), Jessica Penzias (Book), and Christyn Budzyna (Lyrics) will receive a 29-hour reading in New York City on May 16, 2022, at the JCC Manhattan.

Musical Adaptation of Book FROM THE MIXED-UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER Receives 29 Hour Reading

The beloved novel From The Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsberg is becoming a new family musical for the theatrical stage. Adam Ben-David (Music), Jessica Penzias (Book), and Christyn Budzyna (Lyrics) will receive a 29-hour reading in New York City on May 16, 2022, at the JCC Manhattan.

New Works by Keenan Scott II, Anna Deavere Smith & More to be Featured in New York Stage and Film Summer Season

New York Stage and Film, will return July 9-August 7 for five weeks of in-person programming in Poughkeepsie for their 2022 Summer Season. 

New York Stage and Film Announces Summer Season Featuring Josh Radnor, Lily Houghton, Anna Deavere Smith, and More

New York Stage and Film returns July 9-August 7 for five weeks of in-person programming in Poughkeepsie for their 2022 Summer Season.  For 38 years, NYSAF has operated as a vital incubator for artists and their work, a catalyst for stories that continue across the country and around the world.  All tickets are $25 and go on sale June 1.

VIDEO: Watch Michael Mott's Music Video for 'Lost in Love,' Featuring Ciara Renée!

Mott's recent 6 track collection features vocals by 'Frozen' on Broadway star Ciara Renée, 'Hamilton' standout Blaine Krauss, and 'American Idol' standout Pia Toscano.

Robert and Kristen, both alumni of the Tony-honored BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop, share some insights on how to achieve success in the entertainment industry. Below, BWW brings you an exclusive first look at the full interview - check it out below!

Anita Darian, a soprano whose four-octave voice earned her the nickname “The Armenian Yma Sumac” and spawned an eclectic 50-year career that ranged from performances with the New York City Opera, Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic to big-band jazz concerts, co-starring roles with Barbara Cook, and hit pop recordings that included “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” is dead at 87. A longtime resident of East Atlantic Beach, L.I., she died Sunday, Feb. 1 at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside of complications from surgery.

This week we are excited to share the song 'Before the End' from the new musical Afterland written by Benjamin Velez and Kathryn Hathaway. The talented Van Hughes, with backup vocals from PJ Adzima and Gerianne Perez, performed the song at our concert at 54 Below.

Last month, Cutting Edge Composers held their concert at 54 Below, and one of the highlights of the evening included 'The Last Loser in the Universe' by Drew Gasparini being sung by the incredibly talented Ben Platt, who is currently starring in The Book of Mormon on Broadway. Check out Platt's performance below!

Joey Contreras, Bobby Cronin, Jonathan Reid Gealt, McGuire & Simo, Michael Mott, Drew Overcash, Zoe Sarnak, and Brad Simmons will star in INSPIRED 3: A Benefit Concert for A PLACE TO BARK (TN) & SECOND CHANCE RESCUE NYC, on Sunday, January 26 at 7pm at Stage 72, NYC. Watch a trailer for the show below!

Hey, CEC fans! This week's featured composer is Drew Gasparini. And we have a summer treat for you: two Gasparinis for the price of one! Drew and his sister Kasie perform his song 'Two Little Lines' in the video below. Don't miss Drew's star-studded concert at Joe's Pub on July 29th at 9:30pm to celebrate his album 'I Could Use a Drink,' with Krysta Rodriguez, Jason Gotay and more!

This week's featured composer is Benjamin Velez. Benjamin Velez is a composer/lyricist and recent Columbia University graduate where he studied film and wrote the 114th Annual Varsity Show. He is a member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater workshop where he was named the Jerry Harrington award winner for the 2nd year workshop. His work has been featured as part of AWOL's 8 Minute Musicals at NYMF, The Platform concert series, and in last year's NEO concert. He is currently workshopping his original musical Afterland with collaborator Kathryn Hathaway, and recently premiered the title song at Joe's Pub as part of the latest CEC concert. While originally from Miami, he is now happy to call New York home sweet home.

Beginning March 9, SpeakEasy Stage will present the Boston premiere of NEXT TO NORMAL. Get a first look at the production below!

9 to 5: The Musical arrives at The 5th Avenue Theatre, just in time to brighten the final grey days of spring. And the writer of the musical's Tony-award nominated score, Dolly Parton, is bringing fans a special message. Clikc below to hear what Dolly has to say!