Thalia Ranjbar

Anna K Jacobs to Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now's Industry Nights Series
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025

Award-winning composer, lyricist and librettist Anna K. Jacobs (Teeth, POP!) will offer a Master Class on Monday, December 15th at 6:30pm as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights.

Klea Blackhurst, Gabriel Bernal and More to Star in MIX/MATCH at Prospect Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

Prospect Musicals has revealed the full cast and creative team for their 2025-26 Season Musical Theater Lab, titled MIX/MATCH.

KO, Katerina McCrimmon and More to Star in AZUL The Musical - Work In Progress Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025

A work in progress presentation of Azul The Musical will be produced by Prospect musicals, and be performed in residence at Baruch College. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Prospect Musicals Unveils 2025-26 Season Musical Theater Lab Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

Prospect Musicals has revealed the writing teams for their 2025-26 Season Musical Theater Lab, titled MIX/MATCH. Learn more about the cohort and Musical Theater Lab here!

Photos: Opening Night For THREE BY TENNESSEE at The Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025

White Horse Theater Company is presenting 'Three by Tennessee' - a celebration of the one-acts of Tennessee Williams. See photos from opening night of the run here!

COOKING WITH BUTTER Reveals Writer Selections For HEART & MUSIC at 54 Below
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025

'Cooking With Butter', a new. silly, queer, grilled-cheese-filled musical slated to open at The Players Theatre in April is teaming up with 54 Below to host 'Heart & Music: Songs From Rising Queer Composers' in January.

Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.

ANOTHER COUSIN'S WEDDING to be Presented at The Tank's International Human Rights Art Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024

Another Cousin's Wedding, a new 20-minute musical, by Alex Manaa and Vaheed Talebian, and directed by Thalia Ranjbar, will be presented at The Tank's International Human Rights Art Festival.

Interview: Playwright Cyndy A. Marion and THISTLES at 59E59 Theaters
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 19, 2024

Cyndy A. Marion's 'Thistles' is now being performed at 59E59 Theaters, produced by White Horse Theater Company in association with Anthony W. Lopez. The show will be on the Upper East Side stage through December 1st. 

Theatre Now to Welcome Three New Musical Writing Teams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024

Theatre Now New York has added three new musical writing teams to its roster, enhancing its commitment to developing innovative musical theater projects. Learn more about the teams !

Casts and Creative Teams Announced for SOUND BITES ELEVEN, 11th Annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024

Theatre Now New York has announced the casts and creative teams of the 10 short musicals to be presented in its SOUND BITES ELEVEN Festival of 10-Minute Musicals.

The Palace Brings Original Works to Life for Local High School Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024

 On April 22, three high school students will experience the joy of live theatre in a whole new way – as playwrights. Dylan Alter (of Ossining, NY), Myli Bruno (of Mamaroneck, NY), and Ben Souza (of Shelton, CT) were named winners of The Palace Theatre’s 2024Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Awards for their writing of an original one-act play. 

The Palace Theatre Names Winners of the 2024 Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2024

High school playwrights Dylan Alter, Myli Bruno, and Ben Souza win The Palace Theatre's 2024 Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Awards. Watch their original one-act plays come to life with professional staged readings at The Palace in Stamford.

Noor Theatre's Highlight Reading Series Is Back For Its 10th Installment
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2024

Noor Theatre will present the return of the Highlight Reading Series for its 10th installment this winter. The evenings will feature Hend Ayoub's Home? Or A Palestinian Woman's Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness, directed by Carey Perloff; Fouad Dakwar's Fouad of Nazareth, music directed by Ben Covello, and Nikki Massoud's He Who Has Ten Thousand Horses, both directed by Sivan Battat; and Ella Boureau's Quand Tu Sors Du Feu, directed by Leyla Levi, and music directed by Laura Elkeslassy.

New Musical BARI: THE ABANDONED PRINCESS to Debut at Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2023

Immerse yourself in the magical world of Bari: The Abandoned Princess. Based on a Korean folktale, this new musical tells the story of Bari's journey to the Underworld to find a cure for her father. Experience a tale of family, forgiveness, and self-discovery at Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Get your tickets now!

Amber Gray, Carolina Rial, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 24, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Miriam A Laube, Usman Ali Mughal And More To Star In SATI: GODDESS INCARNATE A Musical Epic in Concert At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2023

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Sati: Goddess Incarnate, a musical epic in concert, at 54 Below on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 9:30pm.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Hosting 21 Award-winning Musical Theatre Writers For Fully-funded Summer Residencies
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023

For its 13th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is hosting 21 award-winning musical theatre writers of nine new musicals for nine consecutive weeklong residencies between June 25 and August 27.

ECHO: A Musical Quest To Premiere At SPARK! Theatre Festival This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2023

A staged reading of ECHO: A MUSICAL QUEST will take place at 28 Street Theater on March 21st at 7 pm.

Sushma Saha, Usman Ali Mughal, Miriam A Laube and More Will Lead SATI: GODDESS INCARNATE Industry Reading
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2023

nspired by the ancient Hindu practice, Sati: Goddess Incarnate tells the epic story of a young woman deified by her community.