Marc Blitzstein
Latest News on Marc Blitzstein:
Monday Night Seminars Return to Theatre 40 (Sep 14, 2025)
Chisa Hutchinson and More to be Honored by Dramatist Guild Foundation (Aug 6, 2025)
Liza Minnelli and Michael Feinstein Speak Out Against Recent Attacks on LGBTQ+ Artistry (May 10, 2025)
Monday Night Seminars Return to Theatre 40 (Sep 14, 2025)
Chisa Hutchinson and More to be Honored by Dramatist Guild Foundation (Aug 6, 2025)
Liza Minnelli and Michael Feinstein Speak Out Against Recent Attacks on LGBTQ+ Artistry (May 10, 2025)
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The Cradle Will RockNew York City CenterProduction Credits:Directed by Sam GoldChoreography by Chase BrockOther Credits:Lyrics by: Marc BlitzsteinMusic by: Marc BlitzsteinBook by: Marc Blitzstein
Date:
07/10/2013
From: Photo Flash: Raul Esparza, Judy Kuhn & More in Encores! Off-Center's THE CRADLE WILL ROCK!
The Cradle Will RockNew York City CenterProduction Credits:Directed by Sam GoldChoreography by Chase BrockOther Credits:Lyrics by: Marc BlitzsteinMusic by: Marc BlitzsteinBook by: Marc Blitzstein
Date:
07/10/2013
From: Photo Flash: Raul Esparza, Judy Kuhn & More in Encores! Off-Center's THE CRADLE WILL ROCK!
The Cradle Will RockNew York City CenterProduction Credits:Directed by Sam GoldChoreography by Chase BrockOther Credits:Lyrics by: Marc BlitzsteinMusic by: Marc BlitzsteinBook by: Marc Blitzstein
Date:
07/10/2013
From: Photo Flash: Raul Esparza, Judy Kuhn & More in Encores! Off-Center's THE CRADLE WILL ROCK!
The Cradle Will RockNew York City CenterProduction Credits:Directed by Sam GoldChoreography by Chase BrockOther Credits:Lyrics by: Marc BlitzsteinMusic by: Marc BlitzsteinBook by: Marc Blitzstein
Date:
07/10/2013
From: Photo Flash: Raul Esparza, Judy Kuhn & More in Encores! Off-Center's THE CRADLE WILL ROCK!
The Cradle Will RockNew York City CenterProduction Credits:Directed by Sam GoldChoreography by Chase BrockOther Credits:Lyrics by: Marc BlitzsteinMusic by: Marc BlitzsteinBook by: Marc Blitzstein
Date:
07/10/2013
From: Photo Flash: Raul Esparza, Judy Kuhn & More in Encores! Off-Center's THE CRADLE WILL ROCK!
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Videos
VIDEO: Patti LuPone Shares Memories of Working With Stephen Sondheim and More on LATE NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - 2021-12-14 06:50:37
VIDEO: On This Day, August 25: Happy Birthday, Leonard Bernstein!
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-08-25 00:01:00
Who Was Lucille Lortel and Why Is There An Award Named For Her?
by Michael Dale - 2016-03-31 21:01:50
STAGE TUBE: May the Fourth Be with You- STAR WARS Meets Broadway and Bea Arthur!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-05-04 10:29:30
VIDEO: Patti LuPone Makes Cameo Appearance in THE GHOSTS OF VERSAILLES
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-02-27 18:49:59
VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone in Never-Before Aired PBS Soap Operetta
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-01-14 08:54:45
TV: Sneak Peek of Raul Esparza, Judy Kuhn, Anika Noni Rose & More in Encores! THE CRADLE WILL ROCK
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-07-10 10:38:05
TV: In Rehearsal for Encores! THE CRADLE WILL ROCK with Raul Esparza, Anika Noni Rose, Judy Kuhn & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-07-02 18:02:42
STAGE TUBE: A Tribute to Bea Arthur - Los Hombres de 'El Cuartel'
by Eddie Varley - 2009-04-26 13:37:42
TV Exclusive Look: Encore's Star-Studded JUNO - Tickets On Sale NOW!
by Broadway Beat - 2008-03-20 17:53:56
News
Monday Night Seminars Return to Theatre 40
by Emmy Rice - Sep 14, 2025
There will be play readings on Mondays, located in Theatre 40's main venue, the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre on the first floor of 241 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
by Emmy Rice - Sep 14, 2025
There will be play readings on Mondays, located in Theatre 40's main venue, the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre on the first floor of 241 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
Chisa Hutchinson and More to be Honored by Dramatist Guild Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025
Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed Playwright and Educator Chisa Hutchinson and more will be honored at the organization’s annual Gala on October 20, 2025, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025
Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed Playwright and Educator Chisa Hutchinson and more will be honored at the organization’s annual Gala on October 20, 2025, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. Learn more!
Liza Minnelli and Michael Feinstein Speak Out Against Recent Attacks on LGBTQ+ Artistry
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2025
Broadway legend and longtime ally of the LGBTQ+ community, Liza Minnelli, has issued a powerful statement of solidarity following what she calls “a bigoted attack on the arts.”
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2025
Broadway legend and longtime ally of the LGBTQ+ community, Liza Minnelli, has issued a powerful statement of solidarity following what she calls “a bigoted attack on the arts.”
Tales from the Blacklist: The Shadow of McCarthyism On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2025
As Broadway prepares to reckon with the effect of McCarthyism on journalism in the new drama, Good Night and Good Luck, go deeper into the history of the Red Scare and its long-lasting implications for artists on Broadway and beyond.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2025
As Broadway prepares to reckon with the effect of McCarthyism on journalism in the new drama, Good Night and Good Luck, go deeper into the history of the Red Scare and its long-lasting implications for artists on Broadway and beyond.
Ute Lemper Celebrates Kurt Weill's 125th Birthday with New Album
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2025
In honor of revolutionary composer Kurt Weill’s 125th birthday this year, acclaimed singer & actress Ute Lemper has announced her new album, Pirate Jenny.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2025
In honor of revolutionary composer Kurt Weill’s 125th birthday this year, acclaimed singer & actress Ute Lemper has announced her new album, Pirate Jenny.
New York Festival of Song To Present BEGINNER'S LUCK " THE ARTIST'S JOURNEY at Kaufman Music Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025
New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, highlights the talents of Caramoor's 2025 Schwab Vocal Rising Stars program in Beginner's Luck: The Artist's Journey on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025
New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, highlights the talents of Caramoor's 2025 Schwab Vocal Rising Stars program in Beginner's Luck: The Artist's Journey on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.
25 Great Audition Songs for Sopranos
by Sarah Lasko - Nov 20, 2024
Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!
by Sarah Lasko - Nov 20, 2024
Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!
Review Roundup: SWEPT AWAY Opens On Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024
The new musical Swept Away hits the high seas of Broadway. The new musical with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Did the new musical sink or sail with critics? Find out below!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024
The new musical Swept Away hits the high seas of Broadway. The new musical with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Did the new musical sink or sail with critics? Find out below!
Dave Malloy's GHOST QUARTET to Open in San Francisco Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024
New Performance Traditions and Oakland Theater Project will present the San Francisco performances of Ghost Quartet, a song cycle about love, death, and whiskey from Tony-nominated composer and playwright Dave Malloy.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024
New Performance Traditions and Oakland Theater Project will present the San Francisco performances of Ghost Quartet, a song cycle about love, death, and whiskey from Tony-nominated composer and playwright Dave Malloy.
New Performance Traditions and Oakland Theater Project Present GHOST QUARTET By Dave Malloy
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2024
Dave Malloy's GHOST QUARTET will be performed in San Francisco from December 5-8, 2024. The show explores themes of love, death, and whiskey through a unique blend of music and storytelling.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2024
Dave Malloy's GHOST QUARTET will be performed in San Francisco from December 5-8, 2024. The show explores themes of love, death, and whiskey through a unique blend of music and storytelling.
GHOST QUARTET Comes to Oakland Theater Project Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024
Oakland Theater Project and New Performance Traditions are thrilled to present Ghost Quartet, a song cycle about love, death, and whiskey from Tony-nominated composer and playwright Dave Malloy.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024
Oakland Theater Project and New Performance Traditions are thrilled to present Ghost Quartet, a song cycle about love, death, and whiskey from Tony-nominated composer and playwright Dave Malloy.
Review: Matthew Martin Ward Makes His Solo Cabaret Debut at Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - Sep 16, 2024
Matthew Martin Ward has made a name for himself as an accomplished Musical Director for many of New York’s cabaret performers, and now, he has taken center stage with his debut solo cabaret “What I Love” on Saturday September 14. When delivering patter, Ward’s distinctive wit was evident, with his deadpan comic delivery landing every time.
by Analisa Bell - Sep 16, 2024
Matthew Martin Ward has made a name for himself as an accomplished Musical Director for many of New York’s cabaret performers, and now, he has taken center stage with his debut solo cabaret “What I Love” on Saturday September 14. When delivering patter, Ward’s distinctive wit was evident, with his deadpan comic delivery landing every time.
Interview: Anya Turner & Robert Grusecki's New Album SECRET LOVERS Honors Trailblazers
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 15, 2024
Singer-songwriters Anya Turner and Robert Grusecki are back at it again with new album SECRET LOVERS releasing 9/16. The ASCAP Foundation and Bistro Award-winning off-Broadway composer/lyricist and performer duo wrote songs inspired by their own life experience and artists, musicians and writers who followed their own gut.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 15, 2024
Singer-songwriters Anya Turner and Robert Grusecki are back at it again with new album SECRET LOVERS releasing 9/16. The ASCAP Foundation and Bistro Award-winning off-Broadway composer/lyricist and performer duo wrote songs inspired by their own life experience and artists, musicians and writers who followed their own gut.
How Often Do Writers Play in the Orchestra for Their Own Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 15, 2024
This time, the reader question was: I know sometimes writers perform in their own shows… but how often do writers play in the orchestra for their own musicals on Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 15, 2024
This time, the reader question was: I know sometimes writers perform in their own shows… but how often do writers play in the orchestra for their own musicals on Broadway?
IN Series Opera Announces 2024-25 Season ILLICIT OPERA Featuring Four Productions
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2024
IN SERIES OPERA's 2024-25 season, titled 'Illicit Opera,' will feature four productions exploring themes of forbidden love, power, and societal norms.
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2024
IN SERIES OPERA's 2024-25 season, titled 'Illicit Opera,' will feature four productions exploring themes of forbidden love, power, and societal norms.
International Stage Director Nancy Rhodes Releases MARY'S STORY
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024
International stage director Nancy Rhodes brings Mary’s Story to life, exploring the poignant narrative with depth and creativity. Discover the compelling journey of Mary through this captivating production.
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024
International stage director Nancy Rhodes brings Mary’s Story to life, exploring the poignant narrative with depth and creativity. Discover the compelling journey of Mary through this captivating production.
Encompass Opera Presents New Works Inspired By Immigration On June 9
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024
Encompass Opera will present a unique collection of new works inspired by immigration on June 9th.
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024
Encompass Opera will present a unique collection of new works inspired by immigration on June 9th.
OPERA America Awards 2024 Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024
OPERA America has announced the recipients of the 2024 Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024
OPERA America has announced the recipients of the 2024 Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors.
March BIRTHDAY Feature and a QUIZ:
Honoring Those Born in March
by Rob Lester - Mar 1, 2024
Let's march into March with a quiz about the music notables born in that month. Check out this BroadwayWorld quiz to see how much you know about them. A March Multiple Choice Quiz about our multiple birthday honorees.
by Rob Lester - Mar 1, 2024
Let's march into March with a quiz about the music notables born in that month. Check out this BroadwayWorld quiz to see how much you know about them. A March Multiple Choice Quiz about our multiple birthday honorees.
Patti LuPone & More to Perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024
Mayo Performing Arts Center has unveiled its March lineup featuring Patti LuPone and more. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024
Mayo Performing Arts Center has unveiled its March lineup featuring Patti LuPone and more. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Marc Blitzstein been in?
Marc Blitzstein has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Marc Blitzstein been in?
Marc Blitzstein has not appeared in the West End.
How many shows has Marc Blitzstein written?
Marc Blitzstein has written 11 shows including The Cradle Will Rock (Bookwriter), Pins and Needles (Sketches), No for an Answer (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), The Airborne Symphony (Composer/Lyricist), Regina (Libretto/Music), Reuben, Reuben (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Juno (Composer/Lyricist), Blitzstein! (Songs), Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill (Lyricist), A Kurt Weill Cabaret (Lyricist), The Threepenny Opera (Adaptation).
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