Jenny Waxman

Robert Pattinson Will Executive Produce THE HOLES by Max Wolf Friedlich Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026

The Holes, a new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, will premiere off-Broadway this fall. Robert Pattinson will serve as Executive Producer for the play alongside Brighton McCloskey through their company Icki Eneo Arlo.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG to be Presented at the Annex Theatre This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2023

Shifting Ground Collective presents an ambitious production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's 'Merrily We Roll Along,' performed entirely by a company of young artists. This fresh take on the musical challenges the perception of the story's jaded bitterness and tragedy of aging, emphasizing the enduring hope and possibility of chasing dreams.

Wharton Center Presents IN EMILY'S WORDS Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2022

Professional writers, directors, and actors are coming together with MSU Department of Musical Theatre and Dance students, and local high school students, for the ninth annual ĭmáGen program: a collaboration between Wharton Center Institute for Arts & Creativity—supported by MSU Federal Credit Union—and MSU Department of Theatre.

New York Musical Festival (NYMF) Announces Awards For Excellence; LEAVING EDEN Wins Big
by Julie Musbach - Aug 7, 2019

The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) announced today the winners of the 2019 NYMF Awards for Excellence, which were awarded on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Sony Hall

TV: The Creation Myth Gets a Punk Rock Retelling in a Sneak Peek of LEAVING EDEN at NYMF
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2019

Earlier this week, the cast and creative team of the new musical LEAVING EDEN gave a special sneak peek of the upcoming show. LEAVING EDEN features a book & lyrics by Jenny Waxman; music by Ben Page and additional music by Ada Westfall. Woman and Man will never be the same.  In the beginning God created man and woman; Adam and Lilith. Lilith has some questions, Adam has some rules, and in a modern metropolis, Eve must deal with a mess of her own creation.  Leaving Eden is a punk-rock creation myth that asks: Is there wisdom in the Garden? And will we have to leave Eden to really know?

Susanna Wolk Will Be LEAVING EDEN This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2019

Susanna Wolk (Choir Boy, Waitress, Finding Neverland) will be joining the team of  the world premiere production of LEAVING EDEN as the director.  Previously announced director James Monaghan will be departing the production to Asolo Repertory Theatre as their new Dramaturg/Literary Manager. 

New York Musical Festival Announces First Ever NYMF Artist Fellowship
by Julie Musbach - Jun 4, 2019

The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) has announced the first ever NYMF Artist Fellowship, a two-year program that will be awarded annually to an exceptional artist of note who is changing the landscape of musical theater. The fellowship involves the presentation of a reading or concert in the first year of the fellowship and a full production in the second year.

New York Musical Festival Presents the World Premiere Production of LEAVING EDEN
by Sarah Hookey - May 14, 2019

NEW YORK MUSICAL FESTIVAL and LEAVING EDEN, LLC are announcing the world premiere production of LEAVING EDEN, with book and lyrics by Jenny Waxman, music by Ben Page, additional music by Ada Westfall, and directed by James Monaghan as an Official Selection of the 2019 New York Musical Festival's Next Link Project.

Joe Iconis Named 2019 New York Musical Festival Honorary Chair
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2019

The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) has announced that in recognition of his 2019 Tony Award nomination and his history as a NYMF Alum, Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, Broadway Bounty Hunter) will be the 2019 NYMF Honorary Chair.

New York Musical Festival Announces Further Selections For 2019 Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2019

The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) is proud to announce further selections for 2019 NYMF, which will take place from July 8 - August 4, 2019 at venues in midtown Manhattan in New York City. Scott Pyne serves as Executive Director and West Hyler serves as Producing Artistic Director. 

New York Musical Festival Announces Initial Lineup For 2019 Festival
by Julie Musbach - Mar 6, 2019

The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) is proud to announce the initial lineup for 2019. Among the shows announced in the lineup are the Next Link Project selections, as well as the Invited Production selections. Now in its sixteenth year, the 2019 Festival will take place July through August at locations around midtown Manhattan in New York City. Scott Pyne serves as Executive Director and West Hyler serves as Producing Artistic Director.

The Hess Collective's World Premiere Of LOVE TRADE Opens March 29 at La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2018

La MaMa, in association with The Hess Collective, presents the world premiere of LOVE TRADE, a performance piece written and directed by Elizabeth Hess, and performed by Hess, Katie Palmer, and Lucas Syed. Sound designer/composer Lucas Tahiruzzaman Syed. Movement consultant: Gina Stevensen. Creative Producer/Managing Director: Jenny Waxman.

See THE BRONTËS: A MUSICAL Workshop Production in Brooklyn!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2017

'Literature cannot be the business of a woman's life.' Or can it?

The Shelter to Stage World Premiere of THE RED ROOM
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 13, 2016

The Shelter (winners of Best Overall Play at FringeNYC 2015 with Night of the Living) will present the World Premiere of THE RED ROOM, a new American drama by Morgan McGuire. Directed by Jenny Beth Snyder, previews begin July 14 at TBG Theatre. Opening night is slated for Sunday, July 17.