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Lucille Lortel Theatre Announces Recipients of 2nd Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2021

The Lucille Lortel Theatre is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2nd Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship, created as an opportunity for aspiring young writers citywide to get unparalleled access to professional theater artists for mentoring. The Fellows and Finalists of the program represent every borough of NYC, as well as a D79 school.

Ayla Schwartz Hosts Harmonies 4 Hope at The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2020

On March 30th, at 7pm, thirteen year old Ayla Schwartz (original Young Elsa/Frozen Broadway), will be hosting Harmonies 4 Hope at The Green Room 42. This magical evening will benefit The Covenant House to better the lives and futures of homeless teens. 'For the first time in forever', ALL the original, former, and current Young Elsas and Young Annas will come together to share the stage. These 14 talented princesses will sing songs with messages of hope, strength and inspiration in a beautiful evening of fundraising.

Wonkybot Studios And Pinna Announce Co-Production And Licensing Deal On New TARA TREMENDOUS
by Julie Musbach - Sep 9, 2019

Wonkybot Studios, a production, publishing and music entertainment company creating original content for kids and families across all media platforms, and Pinna, the audio on-demand entertainment company delivering high quality audio content for kids, today announced they've joined forces to co-produce Tara Tremendous: The Egyptian Curse, an exciting new season of twelve thrilling episodes based on Wonkybot Studios' wildly popular superhero podcast Tara Tremendous: The Secret Diaries.

New Musical SUPERYOU Will Have Creative Lab Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2019

A developmental lab is being held next week for a new musical titled SuperYou.

Meet the Current Cast Keeping FROZEN Cool In Summer
by Julie Musbach - Jul 5, 2019

The cold never bothered Broadway anyway! Frozen is now playing at the historic St. James Theatre, where it opened on Thursday, March 22, 2018 and has been in the top 10 best-selling shows every week, establishing itself as the biggest musical hit of its season. Having grossed more than any new Broadway musical since Hamilton and set four St. James Theatre house records in less than a year, Frozen has been seen by nearly 1M people since its Denver pre-Broadway engagement. As the summer days heat up, we're cooling down by getting to know the current 2019 cast!

Broadway Sessions Celebrates 11th Anniversary With All Star Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2019

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway cast twice monthly. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida, Footloose, Dance Captain Dance Attack web series) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday night, June 27th Broadway Sessions will celebrate it's 11th anniversary with an all star concert event. The evening will feature performances by Broadway Sessions alumni including Paige Davis, Diamond Essence White, Jessica Hendy, Ellyn Marie Marsh, Maddy Trumble, Preston Truman Boyd, Brian Ray Norris, Will Taylor, Lindsey Brett Carothers, Bre Jackson, MiMi Ryder, Colleen Harris, Ben Bogen, Emily Schultheis, Molly Pope, Anne Fraser Thomas, Mary Claire King, Romelda Teron Benjamin, Kayla Davion, vocal group 3rd Vers and more!!

SUPERYOU THE MUSICAL Plays Premiere Concert Presentation At The Players Club
by Julie Musbach - Mar 29, 2019

In these divided times that we are currently living in, there is a hunger for women to value their voices and not just step into their power, but unleash their unique superpowers.

Photo Coverage: Joe Carroll, Ryann Redmond & Noah J. Ricketts Take First Bows in FROZEN
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 20, 2019

New cast members come to Arendelle! Frozen has brought in Joe Carroll and Ryann Redmond as Hans and Olaf, respectively. Noah J. Ricketts has assumed the role of Kristoff. The three actors began performances Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda Receives a Royal Welcome at FROZEN
by Julie Musbach - Feb 19, 2019

Lin-Manuel Miranda made a quick trip to Arendelle this weekend to enjoy the magic of Frozen on Broadway. Check out his photo with the queen and princess below!