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TEETH Composer Anna K. Jacobs's 54 Below Concert Announces Full Cast And Livestream
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

The Jonathan Larson Award winner and Drama Desk nominee Anna K. Jacobs, the composer behind Off-Broadway's smash hit musical, Teeth is set to present an evening of songs as a part of 54 Below's on-going series New Writers at 54! on Febuary 11, 2025 at 9:30PM.

36th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Announces Selectees & Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2024

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which is slated to take place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

New Musical TEETH Gets Second Extension At Playwrights Horizons
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024

Due to popular demand, the new Off-Broadway musical TEETH has extended its run again. Get the latest updates on the show's schedule and more.

University Of The Arts' POLYPHONE FESTIVAL Celebrates 10th Anniversary This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024

Celebrate the tenth anniversary of the UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS’ POLYPHONE FESTIVAL this spring.

Steven Pasquale Joins the Cast of Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs's TEETH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023

Get the latest news on the cast of TEETH, the new musical by Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs. Broadway star Steven Pasquale joins the talented ensemble in this limited engagement at Playwrights Horizons.

Jason Gotay, Alyse Alan Louis & More to Star in Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs's TEETH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023

Playwrights Horizons has revealed the cast for the world premiere of TEETH, a new musical by Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The Polyphone Festival 2024 is Now Accepting Applications
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 23, 2023

The Polyphone Festival of New Musicals at the University of the Arts is currently accepting applications for musicals for its 2024 Festival, to be held in Philadelphia in the Spring of 2024.

Jennifer Kiger Concludes Run at Yale Repertory Theatre; Chantal Rodriguez Appointed Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023

Yale Repertory Theatre has announced that Jennifer Kiger, Associate Artistic Director at Yale Rep and Director of New Play Programs, is stepping down from these roles effective June 30, 2023. She will continue to serve on the Playwriting faculty at David Geffen School of Drama.   

Two Musicals Win Richard Rodgers Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2023

The American Academy of Arts and Letters announced the two recipients of the 2023 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater. Both winning musicals will receive funds toward their presentation in staged readings at nonprofit theaters in New York City.

New Plays and Panel Discussions to Highlight Syracuse Stage's COLD READ FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2022

Plays by Rogelio Martinez, Ty Defoe, Jessica Bashline and Craig Thornton highlight Syracuse Stage’s 2022/2023 Cold Read Festival of New Plays, Oct. 18 – 23.

University of the Arts' Polyphone Festival of New Musicals Now Accepting Applications for 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 5, 2022

The Polyphone Festival of New Musicals is currently accepting applications for musicals for its 2023 Festival. Applications are due Friday, August 5, 2022 at 11:59PM.

University Of The Arts' Polyphone Festival Returns In-Person For 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2022

University of the Arts' Ira Brind School of Theater Arts announces the lineup for the eighth annual Polyphone Festival of New and Emerging Musicals.

The New York Youth Symphony Musical Theater Songwriting Program Announces 2021/2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2021

The New York Youth Symphony Musical Theater Songwriting Program (NYYS) and Director Anna K. Jacobs have announced the 2021/2022 Season. Heading into its fourth season the NYYS Musical Theater Songwriting program is specially designed to lead students through a range of musical theater songwriting processes. 

University Of The Arts' Polyphone Festival Accepting Applications For 2022 Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2021

The Polyphone Festival of New Musicals is an internationally recognized festival for the development of new musical theater at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. For the last seven years, we've brought professional composers, librettists, directors, choreographers, designers, and music directors from the field to the Ira Brind School of Theater Arts at UArts to work with student casts and creative teams on musicals in progress.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat to Host Residencies for 23 Writers of Nine New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2021

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat will host nine weeklong in-person residencies for 23 musical theatre writers of nine new musicals between June 27 and August 29.  Writers include Tony-nominee Beth Malone, Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls; Jonathan Larson winners Avi Amon, Sara Cooper, Ty Defoe, and Anna Jacobs and more.

Rashida Jones, Duncan Sheik, Baron Vaughn and More to Take Part in LIFE STUDIES, Benefit Concert from The Civilians
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2021

On May 20, Off-Broadway theater company The Civilians will host Life Studies, a livestreamed benefit concert supporting the company and its artistic community. This year’s virtual event will celebrate risk-taking artists who look deeply into our world to reveal new truths.

University Of The Arts' POLYPHONE FESTIVAL Returns Virtually For 2021
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2021

University of the Arts' Ira Brind School of Theater Arts has announced the lineup for the seventh annual Polyphone Festival of New and Emerging Musicals. The festival will be available online beginning April 21.

A Little New Music SPOTLIGHT SERIES Presents Anna K. Jacobs
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2021

THE SPOTLIGHT SERIES, a bi-monthly live streamed concert series created by A LITTLE NEW MUSIC will “spotlight” the music of composer/lyricist Anna K. Jacobs on February 16th. The evening will be co-hosted by ALNM co-producers Luke H. Klipp and Kila Packett, and produced by amy francis schott.

University Of The Arts Presents POP! THE MUSICAL EXHIBITION 
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2020

The University of the Arts will present Pop!  The Musical Exhibition, a web-based, interactive multimedia musical experience. This exhibition  is based on Pop! The Musical with Book/Lyrics by Maggie Kate-Coleman, music by Anna K.  Jacobs, and directed by James Bruenger-Arreguin BFA 20' (Directing, Playwriting + Production.) 

Emerson College's First Live Virtual Musical, THIS GOLDEN DAY Debuts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2020

Emerson College, in cooperation with Live & In Color, will debut its first live, virtual, new musical, 'This Golden Day,' one of few, if any, higher education performing arts entities executing a live musical online. The musical explores the concept of 'The Golden Rule' and building community through various religions and diverse perspectives.