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Amber Tamblyn, Thomas Sadoski, Zach Grenier, Judith Ivey and Peter Scolari to Close Out Vassar's 2016 Powerhouse Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2016

Vassar & New York Stage and Film just announced casting for the final weeks of the 32ndPowerhouse Season, running through July 31st at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Rachel Chavkin & Anais Mitchell's HADESTOWN to Record Live Cast Album This Week
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2016

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW), Dale Franzen and Mara Isaacs announced today that HADESTOWN, a new folk opera written by celebrated singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and developed with and directed by the three-time OBIE award-winning director Rachel Chavkin (The Royale; Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812), will record a live cast album at the evening performances on Tuesday, June 28 and Wednesday, June 29.

Audio: HADESTOWN's Anais Mitchell, Rachel Chavkin and Nabiyah Be Talk of Ancient Myths and Modern Politics
by Michael Dale - Jun 27, 2016

The folk singer/songwriter's Off-Broadway musical strikes modern chords in telling an ancient story.

HADESTOWN Receives Final Extension at New York Theatre Workshop
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 8, 2016

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) announced today a final extension for HADESTOWN, a new folk opera written by celebrated singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and developed with and directed by the inventive three-time OBIE award-winning director Rachel Chavkin (The Royale; Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812). HADESTOWN will now play additional performances through Sunday, July 31, 2016. Previews for HADESTOWN began Friday, May 6, 2016, and officially opened on Monday, May 23, 2016 at New York Theatre Workshop (79 E. 4th Street New York, NY 10003).

HADESTOWN Creators Set for PERSON PLACE THING Live Show with Randy Cohen at NYTW
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 1, 2016

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) and FABnyc will co-present a live show with the popular public radio show and podcast Person Place Thing with writer and humorist Randy Cohen, featuring HADESTOWN's celebrated singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and inventive two-time Obie award-winning director Rachel Chavkin at New York Theatre Workshop (79 E. 4th Street New York, NY 10003) on Monday, June 6 at 7:00 pm. The evening will also include musical interludes from HADESTOWN and a brief audience Q&A. Tickets are $10 and be purchased at www.fabnyc.org.

FIRST LISTEN: Music from NYTW's HADESTOWN, Starring Patrick Page & More
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2016

Today, Billboard has shared an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip and a first listen to music from the production. Check it out HERE!

Photo Flash: First Look at Nabiyah Be, Damon Daunno, Amber Gray, Patrick Page and More in Chavkin & Mitchell's HADESTOWN at NYTW
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) presents HADESTOWN, written by celebrated singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and developed with and directed by the inventive two-time OBIE award-winning director Rachel Chavkin (Three Pianos; Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812). HADESTOWN is currently in previews for an opening next Monday, May 23, 2016, and will play through Sunday, June 12, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Works by John Patrick Shanley, Jose Rivera and More Round Out Vassar & New York Stage and Film's 2016 Powerhouse Season
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2016

Vassar & New York Stage and Film announced today the complete list of programming for its 32nd Powerhouse Season, which runs June 24 to July 31 at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Chavkin & Mitchell's Starry HADESTOWN Begins Tonight at NYTW
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2016

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) presents HADESTOWN, written by celebrated singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and developed with and directed by the inventive two-time OBIE award-winning director Rachel Chavkin (Three Pianos; Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812).

BWW Interview: Johanna Pfaelzer, Artistic Director of The Powerhouse Theater
by Kathryn Kitt - May 2, 2016

Vassar & New York Stage and Film have announced a few of the projects tapped for the upcoming 32nd Powerhouse Season, the annual summer season which stages full productions of new plays, workshop presentations of new plays and musicals, and readings of other works in progress, among other developmental programming.

Vassar & New York Stage and Film's 2016 Powerhouse Season to Feature New Works by Lucy Thurber, Taylor Mac & More
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 11, 2016

Vassar & New York Stage and Film have announced a few of the projects tapped for the upcoming 32nd Powerhouse Season, the annual summer season which stages full productions of new plays, workshop presentations of new plays and musicals, and readings of other works in progress, among other developmental programming. 

Nabiyah Be, Damon Daunno, Amber Gray, Patrick Page and More to Lead Chavkin & Mitchell's HADESTOWN Premiere at NYTW; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2016

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) has announced the cast for HADESTOWN, written by celebrated singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and developed with and directed by the inventive two-time OBIE award-winning director Rachel Chavkin (Three Pianos; Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812).

Tickets on Sale for Chavkin & Mitchell's HADESTOWN Premiere at NYTW
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2016

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) announced today that tickets are now on sale for HADESTOWN, written by celebrated singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and developed with and directed by the inventive two-time OBIE award-winning director Rachel Chavkin (Three Pianos; Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812) transforms Mitchell's 'phenomenal concept album' (Rolling Stone) into a bold new work for the stage.

Wynonna and The Big Noise, Patty Griffin, Los Lobos & 'LADYBUG GIRL' Set for MPAC This March
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2016

Mayo Performing Arts Center has announced its March 2016 lineup. Scroll down for details!

Wynonna and The Big Noise, Patty Griffin, Los Lobos & 'LADYBUG GIRL' Set for MPAC This March
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2016

Mayo Performing Arts Center has announced its March 2016 lineup. Scroll down for details!

Patty Griffin Joins Forces with Sara Watkins and Anais Mitchell in a Celebration of American songwriting at Mayo Performing Arts Center
by Marissa Sblendorio - Feb 3, 2016

Grammy Award-winning folk singer Patty Griffin joins forces with Sara Watkins and Anais Mitchell in a celebration of American songwriting at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 8 pm. The Use Your Voice Tour is a special "singers-in-the-round" style show that features all three artists on stage together, sharing songs for the entire evening

Lineup Announced for 'Festival of the Emerging Musical' in Philadelphia
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 25, 2016

The University of the Arts' Ira Brind School of Theater Arts announces the 2016 lineup for Polyphone, a "festival of the emerging musical" on the UArts campus in Philadelphia.  Running March 20-27, the 2016 the Polyphone festival produces staged concerts of new musicals and re-imagined canonical works offering professional composers, librettists and directors an opportunity to develop their work among the rich creative community of the Brind School at UArts.  The festival will program five musicals, including both classical and new works, with three performances each.  

Kristin Chenoweth, Bob Newhart, THE PRODUCERS, and More Lead 2015-2016 Mayo Performing Arts Center Season
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jun 14, 2015

Tony-winning performer Kristin Chenoweth officially kicks off the Mayo Performing Arts Center 2015-2016 season with a performance on Friday, September 11 at 8 pm. It is one of over 150 events to take place at MPAC from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

Folk Music Society of NY Welcomes The Murphy Beds Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2015

The Folk Music Society of NY presents the Murphy Beds, folk duo, tonight, March 20, 2015, 8:00PM in Manhattan. The Murphy Beds (Jefferson Hamer and Eamon O'Leary) offer up traditional and original folk songs with close harmonies and deft instrumental arrangements on bouzouki, guitar, and mandolin.

Folk Music Society of NY to Welcome The Murphy Beds, 3/20
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 25, 2015

The Folk Music Society of NY presents the Murphy Beds, folk duo, March 20, 2015, 8:00PM in Manhattan. The Murphy Beds (Jefferson Hamer and Eamon O'Leary) offer up traditional and original folk songs with close harmonies and deft instrumental arrangements on bouzouki, guitar, and mandolin.

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