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RACHEL DEAN (composer) is a pianist, music director, and writer originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Now New York City-based, she is a pianist for HAMILTON and MOULIN ROUGE on Broadway. An ASCAP award recipient, Rachel’s work has been performed in New York, Tokyo, Miami, Ohio, Arizona, and New Jersey. Musicals in development include THE ANXIETY PROJECT (with David Brush), MEDUSA (with Wes Braver), ON THE LINE (with Amy Burgess), and THE BALLAD OF JANIS MATTHEWS AND THE DODO SCOUTS (with Giancarlo Rodaz). Rachel is a member of ASCAP and AFM Local 802.

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AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month


AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from  Hamilton; Merrily We Roll Along; Harmony; Here We Are;  Purlie Victorious; The Gardens Of Anuncia; Into The Woods and Here Lies Love.        

Photos: First Look At BAGGAGE AT THE DOOR At AMT Theater


Performances begin tonight, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 7pm for the Off-Broadway premiere of Baggage at the Door, an original one-woman musical addressing the critical moment a (seemingly well-adjusted trauma-queen) survivor realizes she may no longer be able to cope; when falling in love triggers here lurking PTSD, she might by f*#&ed. Get a first look at the production in new photos.

Dana Aber Brings One-Woman Musical BAGGAGE AT THE DOOR to AMT Theater


Dana Aber brings her one-woman musical 'Baggage at the Door' Off-Broadway at AMT Theater. Performances begin tonight!

Dana Aber to Debut One-Woman Musical BAGGAGE AT THE DOOR Off-Broadway at AMT Theater


Get ready for a captivating one-woman musical experience as Dana Aber brings 'Baggage at the Door' to the AMT Theater in November. Don't miss this Off-Broadway production that promises to leave audiences spellbound.

Four Broadway Performers Come to Theatre By The Sea Next Week


In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is thrilled to welcome back New York Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis who returns with an all-new concert event created especially for Theatre By The Sea’s audience.

David Alpert, Kate Reinders & Paul Gordon to Bring New Children's Musical to Muskegon Civic Theatre


Muskegon Civic Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of 'Runaway Princess,' a new children's musical. Join us for an enchanting adventure filled with memorable characters and valuable life lessons. Don't miss this exciting production at Muskegon Civic Theatre. Get your tickets now!

Monday Evening Concerts Series At Theatre By The Sea Begin This Month


In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced the 2023 summer schedule for the Monday Evening Concert Series, which will be held on select Mondays throughout the season.

Wake Up With BWW 3/9: A DOLL'S HOUSE Opens, LIFE OF PI and CAMELOT Begin Previews, and More!


Top stories: Happy opening night to A Doll's House, and happy First Preview to Life of Pi and Camelot, which begin on Broadway tonight!

MEDUSA THE MUSICAL Will Have Developmental Readings Next Week Starring Kristolyn Lloyd, Jeremy Kushnier, and More


Developmental readings of Medusa The Musical,  a new musical, with a book, music and lyrics by Wes Braver and Rachel Dean will be presented at Ripley Grier Studios (520 8th Avenue). There will be two (2) performances: Monday, March 13th @7:00 and Tuesday, March 14th  @1:00pm. Seating is limited.  

The Raving Jaynes With SteLi Dance Bring IF YOU SAY SO to the Players Theatre


On Saturday, April 30th, 2022, dance comedy duo The Raving Jaynes will present 'If You Say So' at the Players Theatre. If You Say So! weaves audience suggestions into on the spot stories, dances and songs, accompanied by live pianist, Rachel Dean.

The Raving Jaynes Bring IF YOU SAY SO to the Players Theatre


On March 19, 2022, dance comedy duo The Raving Jaynes will present 'If You Say So' at the Players Theatre. A new monthly series running through April, “If You Say So” weaves audience suggestions into on the spot stories, dances and songs, accompanied by live pianist, Rachel Dean.

The Raving Jaynes Will Present 'If You Say So' At The Players Theatre


On February 19, 2022, dance comedy duo The Raving Jaynes will present 'If You Say So' at the Players Theatre. A new monthly series running through April, “If You Say So” weaves audience suggestions into on the spot stories, dances and songs, accompanied by live pianist, Rachel Dean.

Suffolk Theater Presents A BROADWAY VALENTINE


Suffolk Theater presents A BROADWAY VALENTINE on Saturday, February 12.

Dance Comedy Duo Challenges Audiences To Collaborate In New Ways With Performance Series


On February 19, 2022, dance comedy duo The Raving Jaynes will present 'If You Say So' at the Players Theatre. A new monthly series running through April, “If You Say So” weaves audience suggestions into on the spot stories, dances and songs, accompanied by live pianist, Rachel Dean.

Photos: BROADWAY HOLIDAY at The Tilles Center for the Perfroming Arts LIU Post


Five of New York’s finest vocalists appeared in an all-new concert created exclusively for Tilles Center. New York Producer Stephen DeAngelis returned with a special Holiday event which allowed the performers to recreate their most memorable musical moments from classic and contemporary Broadway as well as share their favorite Holiday songs.

Holiday Events from 2300 On Stage!


New York Producer Stephen DeAngelis returns to 2300 Onstage with special Holiday events on Wednesday, December 15th and Thursday, December 16th at 8 PM. The evening will allow the performers to recreate their most memorable musical moments from classic and contemporary Broadway as well as share their favorite Holiday songs. 

AT THIS PERFORMANCE...to Make Green Room 42 Return This Winter


 Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition of At This Performance…™ to be held on Monday, December 13th  at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM. 

Broadway Partners with Mobile Health As Official COVID-19 Testing Partner


After 15 months of empty theaters, Broadway began the search for a COVID-19 testing partner. Serving the unique needs of theaters, productions, shows, union representation, and rehearsal times made this a complex undertaking. Mobile Health was awarded the job based on the ability to unify everyone's needs through one comprehensive testing program.

VIDEO: New York Public Library's Doug Reside Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!


Watch as he chats with the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Lewis and Dorothy Cullman Curator, Doug Reside, who is getting ready to present I'm Still Here: A Virtual Benefit for the Billy Rose Theatre Division, airing June 23, 2021 (8pm EST and 8pm PST).

Jason Robert Brown, Savion Glover, Priscilla López & More Join NYPL's I'M STLL HERE Benefit


The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts announced today that Jason Robert Brown, Savion Glover, Priscilla López, Susan Stroman, Marisha Wallace, and Christopher Wheeldon have joined the growing list of Broadway stars participating in I'm Still Here: A Virtual Benefit for the Billy Rose Theatre Division, airing June 23, 2021 on Broadway On Demand at 8pm EST and 8pm PST. The fundraiser will help raise critical funds for the Library for the Performing Arts' beloved Theatre Division as it celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.

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