New York Musical Theatre Festival

Cassie Abate Named New Associate Artistic Director at ZACH Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024

Cassie Abate has been named the new Associate Artistic Director at ZACH Theatre. Learn more about the position and the company.

PrideArts To Open 2024-25 Season With The Musical [TITLE OF SHOW] Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024

PrideArts has announced it will present the off-Broadway and Broadway hit musical [title of show] to open its fall 2024-25 season from August 23 to September 22, 2024, directed by Jay Españo, with music direction by Robert Ollis.

A Night Of Musical Theater By Riley Thomas WORKING TITLE To Play The Triad
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2024

Riley Thomas hosts a night of original musical theater at The Triad Theater on June 12th, featuring award-winning works and new musicals. Performers include Denisha Ballew, Michael Park, and more Broadway talents.

Concord Music Publishing Signs Composer and Lyricist Eli Bolin
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024

Concord Music Publishing has announced the signing of Emmy and Drama Desk-nominated composer and lyricist Eli Bolin. The worldwide exclusive administration deal, effective immediately, includes Bolin’s full catalog and all future works.

[TITLE OF SHOW] To Play Two More Performances At Phoenix Arts Club This July
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024

Catch the Tony Award-nominated musical at Phoenix Arts Club in London for a one-night-only event this July. Two extra shows added due to popular demand.

Listen: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Cast Album is Now Available Digitally
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2024

The Original Broadway Cast Album of Gutenberg! The Musical! featuring GRAMMY® Award winners and Tony Award® nominees Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells has been released digitally on Friday, May 3. Listen to the album here!

NewYorkRep Presents THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE At Royal Family Performing Arts Space
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2024

Get ready for THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE, a powerful new play presented by NewYorkRep. Explore themes of trauma, connection, and the complexities of hook ups from

VIVIAN VANCE ALIVE AND WELL RUNNING CHINESE TAKE-OUT Premieres at Hollywood Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024

Experience the premiere of the new musical fantasy, VIVIAN VANCE ALIVE AND WELL RUNNING CHINESE TAKE-OUT, at the Hollywood Fringe on June 7. Don't miss this unique theatrical event.

Have Many Shows this Season Premiered Long Before Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 28, 2024

This time, the reader question was: Have a lot of shows this season had a long time between their first productions and Broadway premieres?

Meet St. Louisan John O'Brien: The Fabulous Fox Theatre's Vice President of Programming and Marketing
by James Lindhorst - Apr 26, 2024

On Friday, May 10th, season packages go on sale to new subscribers for The Fabulous Fox Theatres ‘24-’25 Broadway Series. The 8-show season includes all the biggest musical hits from last season on Broadway, including the Tony Award Winning Best Musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the box office sensation & JULIET, the phenomenal SOME LIKE IT HOT, the ridiculously funny SHUCKED, and the triumphant return of St. Louis favorite SIX. 

Photos: Chip Zien Honored With Caricature at Sardi's
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 20, 2024

The stars came out at the iconic Sardi’s restaurant in Times Square on Thursday night to honor the legendary Chip Zien, star of the Barry Manilow & Bruce Sussman musical, “Harmony.” Check out photos here!

GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Original Broadway Cast Album to be Released in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2024

The Original Broadway Cast Album of Gutenberg! The Musical! featuring GRAMMY Award winners and Tony Award nominees Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells will be released in May.

[TITLE OF SHOW] Will Return to London in July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

A one night only production of the Tony-nominated Broadway hit ‘[title of show]’ by Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen will be performed this July.

Chris Cooper And Cast Present 'Sublime' Version of [title of show] at MTSU
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 3, 2024

Cooper’s clear and focused direction of [title of show] ensures that the action that transpires over the course of 90-plus minutes holds your attention, reminds you of people you know and delivers a pretty spot-on depiction of what real life is all about. With the able assistance of musical director Angela Tipps (the only non-student involved in the production, except for the professors who serve as mentors of the student-led creative team and production crew) and choreographer Paige Lovell (who provides the quartet of actors some fancy footwork that enlivens the proceedings), Cooper and his ideally cast quartet of actors, in this critic’s estimation, deliver the goods and then some.

WINESDAY: THE WINE TASTING MUSICAL to be Presented at The Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024

Nine Ounce Productions will present Winesday: The Wine Tasting Musical, written by Jenne Wason, and Joseph Benoit and directed by Jamibeth Margolis at The Jerry Orbach Theater

PROJECT BROADWAY Returns With Theatre Tuscaloosa
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024

Theatre Tuscaloosa has announced the return of Project Broadway, a summer intensive workshop for teens in which theatre professionals work side-by-side with participants to craft a unique Broadway-style musical that they write, rehearse, and perform in just one week -June 10-14- in the Sandra Hall Ray Fine Arts Center at Shelton State Community College.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 20, 2024
by - Mar 20, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

FANATICAL OPTIMISM to Play New York City Fringe Festival Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 17, 2024

'Fanatical Optimism'-written and performed by Adam LeBow-will play for four performances as part of the annual New York City Fringe Festival at Under St. Marks, 94 St. Marks Place, NYC, from April 7 through April 19 at various times.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 5, 2024
by - Mar 5, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Matthew F. Lewandowski II Joins Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival As Director Of Production
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024

Matthew F. Lewandowski II appointed Director of Production at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Learn about his extensive experience in theater and dance productions across the globe.