Michelle Beth Herman

Interview: 'No Spiel...The Show Must Go On!' - MSMT Panel Explores FUNNY GIRL

“We battle with other theatres to get the rights for shows.  We always try to get MSMT on the national radar as much as we can and get first rights if possible, but it is very competitive,” explains Curt Dale Clark, Maine State Music Theatre’s Artistic Director, as he recounts how the Brunswick theatre managed a virtual coup for this 2024 season by becoming the first regional theatre to receive the rights to produce FUNNY GIRL after it closed its recent revival on Broadway.  “In the case of FUNNY GIRL, Concord Theatricals was holding our money for a show that we planned to produce in 2020 before the pandemic shut everyone down. Since they do not return money, they were eager for us to choose another show from their catalog and clear their books.  I agreed if they would give us the first rights to FUNNY GIRL after the Broadway show closed.” Clark is sharing his thoughts with the audience at MSMT’s second Peek Behind the Curtain on July 3 at the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, where he is joined by actors Sue Cella, Douglas Raymond Williams, and Michelle Beth Herman, as well as panel moderator, Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold.

Review: MSMT's FUNNY GIRL: Bold, Beautiful & Star-Studded

Maine State Music Theatre’s new production of FUNNY GIRL is a triumph for its star and a coup for the company. Obtaining the first rights to produce the show after the closing of the recent Broadway revival is an unprecedented accomplishment for the theatre’s Artistic Director, Curt Dale Clark.  In addition, the production, itself, is arguably the first FUNNY GIRL anywhere to use the state-of-the art video technology, and perhaps the most thrilling feat of all: not only does the entire cast deliver stunning performances, but Jenna Lea Rosen, who makes her MSMT debut and role debut as Fanny Brice, is unquestionably a superstar. The result is an evening in the theatre that is as exhilarating and spellbinding as any you will see on any stage and an experience not to be missed!

BWW Q&A: Kenny Ingram on FUNNY GIRL at Maine State Music Theatre

Maine State Music Theatre is the first - and only - regional theatre to be granted the rights to produce Funny Girl since the Broadway National Tour launched. We chat with Kenny Ingram about the upcoming production.

LES MISERABLES Kicks Off The New Year At The Lied Center!

Get your tickets now for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg's LES MISÉRABLES at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln. Don't miss the world's most popular musical!

LES MISERABLES Returns To Boston Performances At The Citizens Bank Opera House, August 13 �" 25

Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, are now on sale.  Performances at the Citizens Bank Opera House August 13 – 25, 2024.  LES MISÉRABLES is part of the 23/24 Lexus Broadway In Boston season.

Keri René Fuller, Tamika Lawrence, Samantha Pauly Join BROADWAY SINGS MARIAH HOLIDAY At The Cutting Room

Join KERI RENÉ FULLER, TAMIKA LAWRENCE, SAMANTHA PAULY in Broadway Sings Mariah Holiday Concert at The Cutting Room.

Ben Fankhauser, Talia Suskauer And More Will Celebrate Hanukkah At 54 Below

Join Ben Fankhauser, Talia Suskauer, and more at 54 Below as they celebrate Hanukkah with a festival of writers.

Photos: Go Inside the SONGS FOR SHALOM Concert at The Moise Safra Center

A benefit concert called Songs For Shalom, produced by Molly Heller and Michelle Beth Herman, was held on October 24th, 2023 at The Moise Safra Center in New York City. Check out photos here!

AM YISRAEL CHAI: a Benefit For The Israeli Charity NATAL To Be Held At Don't Tell Mama

Join in for the Am Yisrael Chai Benefit, a concert of songs written by Jewish composers, on November 9th at Don't Tell Mama. All proceeds will go to NATAL, an Israeli charity specializing in war and terror related trauma. Reserve your tickets now!

Cast Set For LES MISERABLES in San Jose

Casting has been announced for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, in San Jose. Learn more about the full cast here!

LES MISERABLES Comes to Segerstrom Center For the Arts in September

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will play for two weeks in Costa Mesa at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Segerstrom Hall from September 19 - October 1, 2023.

LES MISERABLES Launches Digital Lottery for L.A. Engagement at Hollywood Pantages

 Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, is pleased to announce a digital lottery ticket policy in Los Angeles where performances will play a six-week run at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre from August 1 – September 10, 2023. A limited number of tickets will be available at $30 each.

LES MISERABLES Returns to Los Angeles and Costa Mesa

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will play six weeks in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre from August 1 – September 10 and then play two weeks in Costa Mesa at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts from September 19 -October 1, 2023.

Cast Revealed For LES MISERABLES in San Francisco This Summer

Casting for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, has been announced for the San Francisco engagement, performing July 5–23, 2023 at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre.

LES MISERABLES Returns To The 5th Avenue Theatre In Seattle

Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, will make a triumphant return to Seattle and The 5th Avenue Theatre's stage, May 24 - June 17, 2023.

Ben Bogen Returns To The Green Room 42 With Smash Hit TEENAGE DREAM On October 10th

Back in Manhattan from the Wicked tour, song-and-dance divo Ben Bogen will reprise his hit debut solo show.

Review: MYSTIC PIZZA at The John W. Engeman Theatre

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VIDEO: First Look at MYSTIC PIZZA At The John W. Engeman Theater

The John W. Engeman Theater is presenting MYSTIC PIZZA - A New Musical, running through Sunday, October 30, 2022. Based on the classic 1988 movie starring Julia Roberts, MYSTIC PIZZA charts the lives and loves of three unforgettable waitresses in the harbor town of Mystic, CT. Get a first look at video from the production here!

Photos: First Look At MYSTIC PIZZA At The John W. Engeman Theater

The John W. Engeman Theater has released first look photos of MYSTIC PIZZA - A New Musical. Performances begin on Thursday, September 15, 2022, and run through Sunday, October 30, 2022.

Photos: MYSTIC PIZZA Opens at The John W. Engeman Theater Northport

The John W. Engeman Theater's production of MYSTIC PIZZA - A New Musical opened on Saturday, September 17th. Performances began on Thursday, September 15, 2022, and runs through Sunday, October 30, 2022.