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Shannon Harrington: actress, singer/songwriter and voice-over artist.
Was part of the acting ensemble, playing lead in film in development at the Sundance Director's Lab in Utah.
Played Dorothy Benson in the Lucille Lortel Award-nominated Off-Broadway production of "Women Without Men" at City Center II, for the Mint Theatre company.
Played "Susan Waverly" for 2 years in a row in the National Broadway Tour of Irving Berlin's White Christmas with a month at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Starred as Scout in "To Kill A Mockingbird" at the Queens Theatre.
Originated role of Young Esther in Anne Lucas' holocaust memoir play "From Silence" at Theater for the New City. Also reprised the role for staged readings at the Jewish Heritage Museum in NYC, directed by Arin Arbus.
Originated role of "Dolly" in musical in development "Once 'Round The Circle", with original recording at Avatar Studios, and on stage as part of Emerging Artist Theater's New Works series.
Played lead role Zella in "No More Monsters" for Theater Master's TAKE TEN MFA National Playwright's Festival at C.O.W. Theater.
On screen: Discovery Channel, Sprout TV, Biography Channel, and in the award-winning webseries "Sensitive: A Web Series". Film: "Good Enough" with James Caan. She has also been a principle in many National TV and radio commercials for Quaker Chewy Oats, IKEA, Crayola, American Girl, AT&T, and most recently in the award-winning "Half House" TV commercial for Verizon Fios produced by Thomas and Thomas.
Award-winning singer/songwriter in NJ statewide "Shout Down Drugs" competition for original composition, winning 1st place and musical contract. Also creates original soundtracks and jingles for professional video productions and commercials.
Shannon has appeared in promo for "America's Got Talent" and on stage at the Hammerstein Ballroom, at Playwright's Horizons to benefit Huntington's Disease, at Broadway Sessions, and more.
Co-found of Broadway ArtsReach, a community outreach program bringing arts and arts education to various schools and community groups. Broadway ArtsReach also produces the "We Want Arts" podcast which advocates for arts and music education and features interviews with industry and academia professionals. Broadway ArtsReach is also partnered with Todd Rundgren's Spirit of Harmony Foundation, helping raise funds for its program that brings musical instruments to under-represented children.

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Max von Essen, Todd Cerveris and More Star in YOURS UNFAITHFULLY Stream Presented by Mint Theater Company


Mint Theater Company will continue the Silver Lining Streaming Series with the on-demand streaming of the three-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of Yours Unfaithfully by Miles Malleson directed by Jonathan Bank beginning Monday, March 22nd, and continuing through May 16th.

Mint Theater Company Continues Silver Lining Streaming Series With WOMEN WITHOUT MEN


Mint Theater Company will continue its Silver Lining Streaming Series with the on-demand streaming of the three-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of Women Without Men by Hazel Ellis, directed by Jenn Thompson beginning Monday, February 22nd, and continuing through March 21st.

Mint Theater Kicks Off Silver Lining Streaming Series With DAYS TO COME


Mint Theater Company will kick off its Silver Lining Streaming Series today with the on-demand streaming of the HD recording of Days To Come by Lillian Hellman (The Little Foxes, Watch on the Rhine, Toys in the Attic, The Children's Hour), directed by J.R. Sullivan, beginning January 4th and continuing through February 21st. 

Mint Theater Company Continues Free Streaming Series With DAYS TO COME, KATIE ROCHE and More


Mint Theater Company Artistic Director Jonathan Bank today announced the line-up for Mint’s popular Streaming Series for 2021, featuring HD recordings of past productions: Days To Come by Lillian Hellman, directed by J.R. Sullivan (will begin airing January 4th and continue through February 21st); plus much more!

Mint Theater's SUMMER STOCK STREAMING FESTIVAL Begins Today


Mint Theater Company's Summer Stock Streaming Festival, featuring archival recordings of three past productions, begins today, Monday July 6th. All three productions will be available through July 19th only from the Mint website.

Photo Flash: Go Behind the Scenes with ANNIE Set Designs at Westchester Broadway Theatre


Inspired by Little Orphan Annie, the 1924 comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie is a heart-warming story, filled with adventure and laughs that defines what family truly means. One of the longest running shows in Broadway history and the winner of seven Tony Awards, Annie, returns to the WBT stage through September 10, 2017. Below, get a look behind the scenes at set designs for the show by Bottari & Case!

Photo Flash: The Sun Will Come Up Tomorrow at Westchester Broadway Theatre


Inspired by Little Orphan Annie, the 1924 comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie is a heart-warming story, filled with adventure and laughs that defines what family truly means. One of the longest running shows in Broadway history and the winner of seven Tony Awards, Annie, returns to the WBT stage from June 29 toSeptember 10, 2017!

FROM SILENCE: A Warning from the Past for These Present Troubled Times at Theatre for the New City This Month


Join Shannon Harrington, Karen Lynn Gorney, and Audrey Heffernan Meyer as part of a cast of nine actresses as they find a voice for Anne Marilyn Lucas' new play From Silence, directed by Peter Zachari. 

Holocaust Survivor Finds Her Voice in FROM SILENCE at Theater for the New City Tonight


A cast of nine women led by Karen Lynn Gorney bring to life a story of the generational effects of the Holocaust in 'From Silence,' a new play by Anne Marilyn Lucas.

Holocaust Survivor Finds Her Voice in FROM SILENCE at Theater for the New City


A cast of nine women led by Karen Lynn Gorney bring to life a story of the generational effects of the Holocaust in 'From Silence,' a new play by Anne Marilyn Lucas.

A Holocaust Survivor Finds her Voice in FROM SILENCE by Anne Lucas


???????A cast of nine women led by Karen Lynn Gorney bring to life a story of the generational effects of the Holocaust in 'From Silence,' a new play by Anne Marilyn Lucas.  It is widely acknowledged that even as Holocaust survivors are passing on, their trauma lives on in their children and grand children.  This play explores how such trauma is inherited even without being spoken of, seemingly as a genetic or behavioral legacy.  The piece then illustrates that speaking out, processing and understanding can bring healing to families.  This world premiere will be presented by Theater for the New City from November 4 to 20, directed by Peter Zachari.

Karen Lynn Gorney to Lead Holocaust Drama FROM SILENCE at Theater for the New City this November


Karen Lynn Gorney, star of the 1977 movie 'Saturday Night Fever' and 'All My Children,' headlines From Silence, a brand new drama by Anne Marilyn Lucas premiering at Theater for the New City this November. Cast includes Audrey Heffernan Meyer, Krystal Rowley, Lori Funk, Nora Falk, Shannon Harrington, Tori Murray and Jessica Gollin. Additional cast TBA. The production will be directed by Peter Zachari.

VIDEO: Last Week To Catch Mint Theater's Historic Production of WOMEN WITHOUT MEN


The American premiere of Irish playwright Hazel Ellis' 1938 drama opened to rave reviews.

Emerging Artists Theatre to Stage ONCE 'ROUND THE CIRCLE


The Emerging Artists Theatre will be presenting ONCE 'ROUND THE CIRCLE as part of their New Work Series at the TADA! Theatre on Sunday, March 13th at 7pm.

Photo Flash: Mint Theater Company's WOMEN WITHOUT MEN Opens Tonight


Performances are on now for the next Mint Theater production, WOMEN WITHOUT MEN, and continue through March 26th at New York City Center Stage II (131 West 55th Street). The play explores the clash of conflicting natures and petty competitions that erupt amongst the cloistered teaching staff of an all-girls boarding school. Opening Night is set for tonight, February 25th. BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Mint Theater Company's WOMEN WITHOUT MEN


Performances are on now for the next Mint Theater production, WOMEN WITHOUT MEN, and continue through March 26th at New York City Center Stage II (131 West 55th Street). The play explores the clash of conflicting natures and petty competitions that erupt amongst the cloistered teaching staff of an all-girls boarding school. Opening Night is set for February 25th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

VIDEO: Mint Theater Continues Commitment To Forgotten Women Playwrights With Hazel Ellis' WOMEN WITHOUT MEN


In their new City Center home, the Mint presents the American premiere of the Irish playwright's workplace drama.

Mint Theater to Stage American Premiere of Hazel Ellis's WOMEN WITHOUT MEN


Mint Theater (Jonathan Bank, Producing Artistic Director; Jen Soloway, Managing Director) today announced that the next production, Women Without Men, will begin performances January 30th and continue through March 26th at New York City Center Stage II (131 West 55th Street). The play explores the clash of conflicting natures and petty competitions that erupt amongst the cloistered teaching staff of an all-girls boarding school.

Broadway Sisters Record New Musical at Avatar Studios


Sisters Brigid Harrington (Jane Banks, Mary Poppins - Broadway) and Shannon Harrington (Susan Waverly, Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Broadway National Tour and Scout in the upcoming Queens Theatre production of To Kill a Mockingbird) along with Cheryl Ann McCullagh (Jenny, Three Penny Opera - Kupferberg Arts Center) recorded Once 'Round the Circle-a musical in one act by Shanan Estreicher this past summer at Avatar Studios.

Queens Theatre to Present Limited Engagement of Classic Stage Adaptation of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD


Queens Theatre today announced the cast for this month's rarely seen New York City stage production of Harper Lee's classic To Kill A Mockingbird. Directed by Rob Urbinati, To Kill A Mockingbird is playing a two-week engagement with performances beginning on Friday, November 13th and extending through Sunday, November 22. c

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