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Oceanside Theatre Company to Present SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD In Conjunction With Teatro San Diego

Oceanside Theatre Company will present 'Songs for a New World', in conjunction with Teatro San Diego at the Historic Brooks Theatre June 3- 26 in downtown Oceanside.

Sir Ian McKellen Lends Voice to London Am-Dram's Production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Veteran of stage and screen Sir Ian McKellen has lent his vocal talents to a central London amateur dramatic society's upcoming production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS after members heard him declare his desire to be in a musical in a recent Radio 4 interview.

BWW Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD By TAMK Musical Students

I got invited to the TAMK's musical students' premiere of Song For a New World. It's been directed by a leading musical actor Petrus Kähkönen who now took the job of a director. He had a challenge of arranging a show that was originally performed by four people in a form of a concert now into a musical for 15 performers. He did well. Let's dig into the review:

VIDEO: On This Day, June 20- Happy Birthday, Jason Robert Brown

On this day, we're wishing a very Happy Birthday to acclaimed composer Jason Robert Brown!

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Announced for The Carnegie 2021-22 Theatre Season

The Theatre Series is back! The Carnegie's 2021-22 season features a fast-talking plant; an intimate glimpse into the complicated life of a Hollywood icon; a heartwarming, family musical that will have everyone humming “Do-Re-Mi”; and the debut of a new script by a local arts leader.

Emerson College Announces 2021 Distinguished Alumni Honorees For Achievements In Communication And The Arts

On Saturday, May 8, Emerson College honored alumni with its Distinguished Alumni Award and Young Alumni Achievement Award in a virtual celebration during its first annual Emerson Week, a college-wide, fully online, multi-day event for all Emersonians, formerly alumni weekend.

James C. Nicola to Step Down From Artistic Director Position at New York Theatre Workshop in Summer 2022

New York Theatre Workshop announced today that Artistic Director James C. Nicola will depart the theater on June 30, 2022. Nicola has been the Artistic Director of New York Theatre Workshop since 1988.

Jill Marie Burke and Brent Crayon Reunite to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Jason Robert Brown's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

Two industry veterans have teamed up to honor the 25th Anniversary of Jason Robert Brown’s SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD featuring one of musical theatre’s most inspiring finales, Hear My Song. Performer Jill Marie Burke and music director Brent Crayon enlisted the support of director Alan Bailey, and together they assembled Broadway performers, regional theatre standouts and high school musical students, to record a music video honoring the work of Jason Robert Brown and benefiting the Educational Theatre Foundation. 

Stars Reunite to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Jason Robert Brown's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

The Educational Theatre Foundation is the beneficiary of the passion project of two industry veterans who have teamed up to honor the 25th Anniversary of Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World, featuring one of musical theatre’s most inspiring finales, Hear My Song.

Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest, Stephen Bogardus

Today's episode features Broadway veteran Stephen Bogardus, who chats about how he's coping with life in the pandemic, how theatre has changed since March, and how he expects changes to continue in the future.

VIDEO: Andrea Burns, Natalie Toro & More Sing New Take on a Jason Robert Brown Anthem

Need some musical inspiration to make it through the day? This new take on a Jason Robert Brown song might do the trick. 

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of the GOD BLESS YOU MR. ROSEWATER Cast Recording

Ghostlight Records celebrates the premiere cast recording of the musical Kurt Vonnegut's God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater - based on the recent production by the New York City Center's Encores! Off-Center musical theater series - with a special new "Making of the Cast Album" video featuring exclusive footage from the recording session and stage production, in addition to commentary from the cast and creative team.

LAST CALL, is a new documentary film by Christopher Ashley that explores the fascinating, cultural phenomenon of piano bars.