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National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals 2023/2024 Writers Residency Grant Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024


The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the NAMT Member Theatre and Writer Recipients for the 2023/2024 Writers Residency Grants, part of the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals. Learn more about the recipients here!

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals Grant Recipients for 2023/2024
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023


The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the 12 Award Recipients for the 2023/2024 Frank Young Fund for New Musicals Project Development & Production Grants and the 10 Award Recipients for the 2023/2024 Impact & Exploration Fund.

NAMT Announces Recipients for 2022/2023 Frank Young Fund for New Musicals Writers Residency Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023


​The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the Award Recipients for the 2022/2023 Writers Residency Grants.

Theatre And Dance At Wayne Presents TRIVØYA GOLD �" A STORY OF DEATH, NATIONALISM, AND OLYMPIC CURLING
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2021


The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, a program within the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts at Wayne State University presents Trivøya Gold, a new musical with book and lyrics by Alana Jacoby and music by Scotty Arnold.

Theatre and Dance at Wayne Reinvents 2020-2021 Season for the Digital World
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2020


Theatre and Dance at Wayne, the producing entity of the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance at Wayne State University, has announced its revised 2020-2021 season with three signature series, each delivered digitally to audiences around the globe.

Ars Nova, The Public, and More Receive NAMT Grants
by Julie Musbach - May 6, 2019


The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announces 11 awards granted from their Frank Young Fund for New Musicals(formerly known as the National Fund for New Musicals), and six awards granted from their Innovation & Exploration Fund.

MAMMA MIA! To Make A Splash On The Bonstelle Stage!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2019


This April the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, a program within the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts at Wayne State University, is producing Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus's record-breaking Broadway musical, Mamma Mia! Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. Performing at the Bonstelle Theatre April 5 to 14, it's a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!

Lyric Theatre To Produce World Premiere WHEN WE'RE GONE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2018


Lyric Theatre concludes its regular 2018 season next month with a world-premiere rock musical - the fifth title in the organization's New Works Initiative.

Lyric Theatre To Produce World Premiere WHEN WE'RE GONE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2018


Lyric Theatre concludes its regular 2018 season next month with a world-premiere rock musical - the fifth title in the organization's New Works Initiative.

Lyric Theatre To Produce World Premiere WHEN WE'RE GONE
by Julie Musbach - Aug 22, 2018


Lyric Theatre concludes its regular 2018 season next month with a world-premiere rock musical - the fifth title in the organization's New Works Initiative.

NAMT Awards $65,000 In Grants For New Musical Development & Organizational Innovation
by Julie Musbach - May 18, 2018


The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announces 18 awards granted from their National Fund for New Musicals, and five awards granted from their Innovation & Exploration Grant program. The National Fund for New Musicals (NFNM) is a major funding program to support NAMT member not-for-profit theatres in their collaborations with writers to create, develop and produce new musicals. Now in its tenth year, this year the Fund is providing grants totaling $58,000 to organizations across the country.

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Introduces 2018 Season
by Julie Musbach - Jan 9, 2018


As Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma embarks upon its 56th season, audiences will have a chance revisit some of their favorite gospel hymns, follow the antics of Broadway's most recognizable matchmaker and dance in the aisles to a bevy of hits from music sensation ABBA.

Ars Nova, Goodspeed, Atlantic Theater and More Among NAMT's 2017 Grantees
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2017


The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announces 16 awards granted from their National Fund for New Musicals, a major funding program to support NAMT member not-for-profit theatres in their collaborations with writers to create, develop and produce new musicals.

It's Time For the Annual Holiday Salon at Peoples Improve Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2016


Put on your PJs and come to the Factory to hear some of your favorite musical theatre writers as they present new songs all about the holidays!

BWW Interview: Where the Next Generation of Musicals Is Born
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Nov 9, 2016


'New theatre work is important because it is more likely to reflect what is actually going on in the world; it can speak to global happenings and events and find ways to digest them and cope with them.' Artistic Director of Maine State Music Theatre Curt Dale Clark is talking about his recent visit to the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) Conference and Festival of New Musicals in New York on October 24-28, 2016. Clark, who has been a NAMT Board member for the past two years and currently co-chair of the membership committee, is proud that his theatre company, MSMT, has been a founding member of the organization since its inception thirty-six years ago, and praises 'our continued efforts on its behalf that help cement the relationship between the two not-for-profits.'

NAMT's 28th Annual Festival of New Musicals Officially Launches Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2016


National Alliance for Musical Theatre presents the 28th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. The Festival will take place tonight, October 27 and tomorrow, October 28, 2016 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Initial Casting Announced for FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, 10/27; Hannah Elless, Mamie Parris, Jonah Platt and More!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2016


New York, New York: National Alliance for Musical Theatre (Betsy King Militello, Executive Director) is thrilled to announce the first round of casting for the 28th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Today, October 27 and Friday, October 28, 2016 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival will kick off on Wednesday, October 26 with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute, which features songs from Festival shows you will not get to hear in the 45-minute presentation.

Hannah Elless, Nikki M. James, Brynn O'Malley & More Set for NAMT's Festival Opener THE 46TH MINUTE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2016


National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) kicks off the 28th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS with The 46th Minute. Hosted by Joe Iconis, The 46th Minute concert will take place at New World Stages (340 West 50 Street) tonight, October 26, 2016 at 6:30pm.

Hannah Elless, Nikki M. James, Brynn O'Malley and More Set for NAMT's THE 46TH MINUTE Concert
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2016


National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) will kick off the 28th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS with The 46th Minute.

Corey Cott, Nicholas Christopher, Samantha Massell and More Sign on for NAMT's 28th Annual Festival of New Musicals
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2016


National Alliance for Musical Theatre (Betsy King Militello, Executive Director) has announced the full cast for the 28th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. The Festival will take place on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28, 2016 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

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