Barrow Group News

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (Isaac Robert Hurwitz, Executive Director and Producer) announces a 14 new musicals to be presented as part of the 5th annual Festival from September 15 through October 5, 2008 in New York City. The New York Musical Theatre Festival is the enormously popular three-week celebration that features the works of the newest generation of musical theatre writers. The 14 musicals listed below are joining the ten new musicals previously announced, which were chosen from NYMF's open-submission writer service program, The Next Link Project.

Ninth Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival Announces Line Up.

Conan O'Brien to Present at Barrow Group's Annual Celebrity Doodles Auction on May 19th.

Second Stage Theatre will kick off this summer's Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series with the world premiere of Carly Mensch's 'Len, Asleep in Vinyl.'

Obie Award winning Immigrants' Theatre Project in collaboration with John Stark Productions presents the New York Premiere of Jovanka Bach's MARKO THE PRINCE.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announced a new Off-Broadway production of David Rabe's award winning drama Streamers, directed by Scott Ellis.

Get $10 off tickets to the smash hit drama 'A Steady Rain' on any rainy day in April!

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND THE SMASH HIT DRAMA 'A STEADY RAIN' IS EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 8

The third IN THE HEIGHTS interactive character card features Robin de Jesús as Sonny! Learn all about him here....

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC), this year celebrating its 25th Anniversary, presents some of its top up-and-coming talent in NEW FACE SHOWCASE, an evening of comedy and song - the second showcase of its kind produced by MAC, on Friday, March 28th at 6:30pm at Don't Tell Mama.

The MITF is still accepting submissions for its Ninth Annual presentation of plays and musicals, spanning all types and genres - they want to hear from you! To that end the Festival, which will run from July 13-August 10, and take place in seven different theatres in five separate venues, has extended its submission deadline to March 15, 2008.

Howling Moon Cab Company presents a world-premiere play, shapeshifter, written by Jonathan Wallace and directed by Glory Sims Bowen, at the Barrow Group Studio Theatre. Performances begin March 9 through March 29.

The Barrow Group Theatre Company (312 West 36th St.) will present the Off-Broadway Premiere of John Ahlin's Gray Area with previews beginning on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. The official opening will be on Monday, February 18, 2007. Seth Barrish directs.

The February 20, 2008 deadline for submitting scripts and materials for consideration for the Ninth Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival, running from July 14 - August 10, is drawing near. So, theatre producers wanting to be part of MITF9, which takes place in seven different theatres at five separate venues, need to submit their work as soon as possible.

Seasoned New York producers Frank Gero, Jono Gero and Ray Gaspard are teaming together to present the Chicago Dramatists' critically acclaimed production of Keith Huff's new play, A Steady Rain. A Steady Rain received huge critical acclaim over its sold out six week run last September and October at Chicago Dramatists, earning a nod on almost every Chicago theater critic's 'Top 10 Theatrical Productions of 2007' list including the Chicago Tribune, The Daily Herald, Time Out Chicago, New City, UR and more.

The Barrow Group Theatre Company will present the Off-Broadway Premiere of John Ahlin's GRAY AREA with previews beginning on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. The official opening will be on Monday, February 18, 2007. Seth Barrish directs.

Sunday, December 9, Below Zero Lounge welcomes 'The After Party's' host, Brandon Cutrell, and pianist, Ray Fellman. Brandon and Ray will perform a set of music not unlike what they perform at their weekly show in New York City.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is pleased to announce The Fourth Annual 'Brandon and Ray's Birthday Bash' Saturday, October 20 at 11PM. With special guests Liz McCartney (Taboo), Marcus Paul James (Rent), Telly Leung (Rent) and Kenny Holcomb.