Andy Barnes News

Music Theatre Festival 2019: THE BRITISH INVASION kicks off for Marymount Manhattan College with a brand new musical revue of material from the Perfect Pitch New British Musicals songbook-directed and choreographed by Larry Fuller (Evita, Sweeney Todd)-with an assist from Daniel Kermidas (West Side Story, Newsies)-and music direction by Steven Cuevas (Kinky Boots, Once On This Island.)

You probably won't have heard of us, but Perfect Pitch is a non-profit theatre company which, since 2006, has been 100% dedicated to creating, developing and promoting new British musicals, and engaging new, diverse and younger audiences with the art form. Most of our development work to date has been made possible by partnering with regional theatres, drama colleges and universities from around the UK.

Casting announced for work in progress presentation of brand new family musical The Little Beasts for ages 7+ at The Other Palace this summer. Sebastien Torkia plays the Man in Black alongside Laura Baldwin (Sam) and a cast of ensemble actors.

Perfect Pitch and Theatre Royal Stratford East are delighted to announce the winners of the 2015/16 Perfect Pitch Award for Musical Theatre Writing. Daniel York and Craig Adams won the £12,000 prize for their piece 'Sinking Water' and the opportunity to collaborate on a new musical in a ceremony held today at St James's Theatre. The winners are now tasked with writing a full draft of a new show in a 12-month period towards a professional staged reading and/or production supported and mentored throughout by Perfect Pitch and Theatre Royal Stratford East.

Perfect Pitch and Theatre Royal Stratford East announced in June that they were working together to present the 2015/16 Perfect Pitch Award for Musical Theatre Writing and have since been overwhelmed with applications.

Jamie Muscato will join the cast of The House of Mirrors and Hearts, a new British chamber musical to play in Studio 1 at Arcola Theatre from Thursday 2 July 2015. Jamie will play the role of Nathan, replacing the previously announced Bart Edwards, who has had to withdraw from the production due to unforeseen circumstances.

Casting is announced today for the World Premiere of The House of Mirrors and Hearts, a new British chamber musical which will open the Summer/Autumn Season at Arcola Theatre from Thursday 2 July to Saturday 1 August, with a press night on Tuesday 7 July at 7.30pm.

A new British chamber musical The House of Mirrors and Hearts will play in Studio 1 at Arcola Theatre from Thursday 2 July to Saturday 1 August, with a press night on Tuesday 7 July at 7.30pm.

Today, Friday 20 February, Perfect Pitch is delighted to announce Britain's leading musical star Michael Ball as their patron; as well as a brand new partnership with DigitalTheatre.com.

Perfect Pitch and Royal & Derngate, Northampton, are offering British writers and composers the chance to create a brand new musical.

A dazzling array of West End stars will showcase the very best in British Musical Theatre in an evening compèred by the inimitable Stephen Fry. Other stars set to perform on the night include Peter Polycarpou, Michael Xavier, Emma Williams, Hadley Fraser, Paul Keating, Julie Atherton, Steven Webb, Sophia Ragavelas, Jack Shalloo, Dougal Irvine, Jodie Jacobs, John Addison and Stuart Matthew Price.

A dazzling array of West End stars will showcase the very best in British Musical Theatre in an evening comp red by the inimitable Stephen Fry. Other stars set to perform on the night include Peter Polycarpou, Michael Xavier, Emma Williams, Hadley Fraser, Paul Keating, Julie Atherton, Steven Webb, Sophia Ragavelas, Jack Shalloo, Dougal Irvine, Jodie Jacobs, John Addison and Stuart Matthew Price.

DEPARTURE LOUNGE is Directed by Artistic Advisor Tom Mullen with Music Direction by Executive Director Kevin Mayes at the Royal George Cabaret Theater

Last Sunday night, Bailiwick Chicago celebrated the first anniversary of its reincarnation by presenting the American debut of the musical "Departure Lounge," a very English rumination from the pen of author, lyricist and composer Dougal Irvine on what it means to bridge the gap between youth and adulthood.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Traces,' 'Departure Lounge,' 'The Story Of My Life,' two productions of 'Cats,' Stew in concert, 'Kiss Me, Kate,' more....

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Bailiwick Chicago's new musical, Departure Lounge, which opens Friday November 5th after six previews, will offer talkbacks with the musical's composer-lyricist-bookwriter Dougal Irvine and its originating producer Andy Barnes after the 8 p.m. performance on Thursday, November 4 and after the 3 p.m. matinee on Saturday, November 6th.

DEPARTURE LOUNGE, a musical comedy by Dougal Irvine. Produced by Bailiwick Chicago in association with Andy Barnes, Joseph Smith and Hilary A. Williams. Directed & Choreographed by Tom Mullen with Music Direction by Kevin Mayes. Playing at the Royal George Cabaret Theatre (1641 N. Halsted St) from October 28 - December 12, 2010. Show times are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 3:00 p.m., and Sundays at 7:00 p.m. No show November 25 (Thanksgiving). For more information visit www.bailiwickchicago.com.

Bailiwick Chicago's new musical, Departure Lounge, which opens Friday November 5th after six previews, will offer talkbacks with the musical's composer-lyricist-bookwriter Dougal Irvine and its originating producer Andy Barnes after the 8 p.m. performance on Thursday, November 4 and after the 3 p.m. matinee on Saturday, November 6th.

Bailiwick Chicago's new musical, Departure Lounge, which opens Friday November 5th after six previews, will offer talkbacks with the musical's composer-lyricist-bookwriter Dougal Irvine and its originating producer Andy Barnes after the 8 p.m. performance on Thursday, November 4 and after the 3 p.m. matinee on Saturday, November 6th.