Mary Lauren

SOMETHING ROTTEN, Jr. Comes to AMT Youth Theater in January
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

AMT Youth Theater will present Something Rotten! JR., the story of two brothers who set out to write the world's first musical in this hilarious mash-up of sixteenth-century Shakespeare and twenty-first-century Broadway.

RUTHLESS! Comes to Chenango River Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024

Chenango River Theatre brings the musical RUTHLESS! to life, showcasing a story filled with humor and unexpected twists. Enjoy a captivating performance that delves into ambition and talent in showbiz.

AMT Theater Presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY JR., March 30- June 8
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023

Starting Tuesday, May 30th and running through June 8th, AMT Theatre at 354 West 45th Street will present The Addams Family, Jr.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. to be Presented at AMT Theater in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022

​January 18th through the 22nd is BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at AMT Theater. Wednesday through Saturday at 7pm, Saturday at 2 and Sunday at 3pm.

AMT Theater Announces Inaugural Black and White Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2022

AMT Theater, the exciting new 99-seat Off Broadway theater located at 354 West 45th Street, in the heart the theater district, its Producer Al Tapper, and Artistic Director, Tony Sportiello, announced that the venue’s inaugural Black & Shite Benefit will be held on Monday, November 7th from 6:00PM to 9:30PM at 354 West 45th Street.

AMT Opens New Theater With AN UNBALANCED MIND
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2022

New York City's newest Off-Broadway theatre presents its first full production, An Unbalanced Mind opening July 24. An Unbalanced Mind is a musical revue exploring the original music of Al Tapper, ranging from pastiche-style songs from the Golden Era of musicals, soaring pop ballads, and toe-tapping dance numbers.

Emerging Artists Theatre Announces Line-up For Week Two Of The NEW WORK SERIES
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2022

Emerging Artists Theatre has announced the line-up for the second week of their bi-annual New Work Series. The three-week festival runs March 21 to April 10 and showcases new musicals, dance pieces, solo shows and plays. Over 50 productions will be presented.

SHREK THE MUSICAL JUNIOR Opens AMT Youth Theater in July
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2022

AMT Theater, the brand new 99 seat house Off Broadway venue in the heart of the theater district, announces its first ever children's production - Shrek The Musical Junior.  The show has been described as 'half musical, half twisted fairy tale', with music by Jeanine Tesori with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. 

Seth Bisen-Hersh to Present Sondheim Tributes Tuesdays in January at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2021

Award-winning off-Broadway composer/lyricist Seth Bisen-Hersh (Love Quirks) will present 4 Sondheim Tribute concerts featuring over 60 singers this January 2022 at renowned cabaret venue Don’t Tell Mama.

Cast Announced For Workshop Of MEMBERS OF THE CHOIR At Chain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2021

MorPi Productions in association with Chain Theatre has finalized casting for the workshop production of Members of the Choir, a new full-length drama by Evan Edwards. The play will be presented at the Chain Studio Theatre, 312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor on October 22 and 23 at 8pm and October 23 at 2pm.

Mary Lauren Named Artistic Director of Youth Theater at AMT
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2021

Artistic Director Tony Sportiello announced today that Writer/Director Mary Lauren will be in charge of the Youth Theater Program at AMT Theater, 354 West 45th Street. 

Seth Bisen-Hersh Presents A Jerry Herman Cabaret, June 4
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2019

Seth Bisen-Hersh has been producing, emceeing and accompanying his weekly musical theatre showcases at renowned cabaret venue, Don't Tell Mama, for over 12 years now. 

Jennings And Romero Headline International Cast Of THE PAPARAZZI
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2019

Algonquin Theater Productions has announced that veteran theater stars Ken Jennings from the United States and Joaquin Romero from Mexico will be portraying Walter Winchell in the international presentation of the new Al Tapper musical The Paparazzi. The performance will feature casts from both Guadalajara and New York as they tell the tale of The Paparazzi in both English and Spanish. This one night only event will be done at the historic Ellington Room at 400 West 43rd Street, February 28th at 7:30pm.

Jennings And Romero Headline International Cast Of THE PAPARAZZI
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2019

Algonquin Theater Productions has announced that veteran theater stars Ken Jennings from the United States and Joaquin Romero from Mexico will be portraying Walter Winchell in the international presentation of the new Al Tapper musical The Paparazzi. The performance will feature casts from both Guadalajara and New York as they tell the tale of The Paparazzi in both English and Spanish. This one night only event will be done at the historic Ellington Room at 400 West 43rd Street, February 28th at 7:30pm.

Algonquin Theater Productions To Present Reading of New Musical THE PAPARAZZI
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2018

On Sunday, November 11th, Algonquin Theater Productions will present a reading of its new musical, 'The Paparazzi', music and lyrics by Al Tapper, book by Tony Sportiello, directed by Tom Herman.  Some will walk to see the reading, some will take cars or subways.  And some will fly from more than 2500 miles away. 

Cy Coleman Cabaret Comes to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2018

One special evening at Don't Tell Mama NYC will celebrate the work of composer Cy Coleman, on September 25th 2018 at 7PM.