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Six Emerging Artists Named 2017 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipients

The American Theatre Wing announced today that the 2017 Jonathan Larson Grants recipients are Ben Bonnema (book, music and lyrics), Maggie-Kate Coleman & Erato A. Kremmyda (music and lyrics), Ty Defoe & Tidtaya Sinutoke (book, music and lyrics), and Michael R. Jackson (book, music and lyrics).

Musical Video Game PETER PANIC, Starring Emily Skeggs & Gideon Glick, Out Now

Adult Swim Games released Tuesday the second act of Peter Panic, a musical video game starring Emily Skeggs (Fun Home) and Gideon Glick (Significant Other). The musical theater app, out now for iOS and Android, follows aspiring director Peter (Remy Germinario) as he attempts to save his local theatre from an ancient evil (Mykal Kilgore).

BOYS WHO TRICKED ME at Dixon PLace's Hot! Festival Announces Cast

Dixon Place's annual HOT! Festival will feature a one-night-only concert reading of Ben Bonnema's Boys Who Tricked Me on July 29th at 7:30pm. Called 'heart-healing musical theatre' by Joshua Barone of The New York Times, the show is a song-cycle, party-game, sleepover-style musical. It was previously developed at the Musical Theatre Factory and features songs of 'love gone wrong, lust gone right, and that nagging fear that you will die alone.' 

Prospect Theatre Company to Premiere ARCHETYPE: July 27-31

Prospect Theater Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Cara Reichel and Managing Director Melissa Huber, presentsARCHETYPE, a collection of six new mini-musicals, the culminating production of Prospect's 2016 Musical Theater Lab (the company's 10th lab production).  ARCHETYPE will play from July 27 - 31 at The Theater at the 14th Street Y (344 East 14th Street @ 1st Ave., NYC).

CDP's 5th Anniversary Concert Set for Joe's Pub, 1/25

CDP: Collaborative, Development, & Production is thrilled to announce its 5 Year Anniversary Concert at Joe's Pub! Come Celebrate 5 years of new musicals in this concert of songs highlighting 14 shows that have been developed through CDP in collaboration with NYU's Tisch Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program and Undergraduate Drama.  Come see an eclectic evening of madness, missing parents, and mosquitos featuring current and alumni actors from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. 

Photo Flash: Playwright Doug Wright Celebrates Two Turns Theatre's I AM MY OWN WIFE Opening

Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Doug Wright (I AM MY OWN WIFE, GREY GARDENS) joined in the immediate standing ovation for star Vince Gatton on opening night of Amy Corcoran's site-specific staging of I AM MY OWN WIFE for Two Turns Theatre Company at RePOP, a vintage and oddity show space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He later joined the actor, director, and company members to celebrate at the opening night party held at the Roebling Tea Room. Scroll down for photos!

Two Turns Theatre Company Presents I AM MY OWN WIFE, Now thru 10/4

Two Turns Theatre Company will present an intimate and freshly interpreted production of Doug Wright's Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning play, I Am My Own Wife, about the infamous German transvestite Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. Directed by Amy Corcoran and starring Drama Desk nominee Vince Gatton, the play will be performed in and among the furniture, art, clothing and taxidermy of RePOP (143 Roebling St., Brooklyn, NY 11211), Williamsburg's noted vintage shop. Performances begin tonight, September 23 and will run through October 4. I Am My Own Wife will perform Todays through Sundays at 7:30 p.m.

Two Turns Theatre Company to Present I AM MY OWN WIFE, 9/23-10/4

Two Turns Theatre Company will present an intimate and freshly interpreted production of Doug Wright's Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning play, I Am My Own Wife, about the infamous German transvestite Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. Directed by Amy Corcoran and starring Drama Desk nominee Vince Gatton, the play will be performed in and among the furniture, art, clothing and taxidermy of RePOP (143 Roebling St., Brooklyn, NY 11211), Williamsburg's noted vintage shop. Performances begin September 23 and will run through October 4. I Am My Own Wife will perform Wednesdays through Sundays at 7:30 p.m.

Musical Theatre Factory to Present ONE WAY

Musical Theatre Factory (MTF) will present the first act of ONE WAY, a new musical from MTF's developmental residency program. ONE WAY is written by MTF founding members Christopher Staskel (book & lyrics) and Benjamin Bonnema (book & music).

Cast of IF/THEN, RSO & Lindsay Mendez's ACTOR THERAPY & More Set for Late Night at 54 Below Next Week

Craving a show after the show? 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, is expanding its popular late-night series with fresh faces and hot new performances to keep the party buzzing into the wee hours. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551. 54 BELOW welcomes you to loosen your tie and embrace the night at its upcoming events:

BOYS WHO TRICKED ME Returns to Musical Theatre Factory Tonight

From tonight, February 5, through February 14, Musical Theatre Factory (MTF) will present BOYS WHO TRICKED ME, the first fully staged showcase production to hit the Factory floor. The show, with book, music, and lyrics written by Ben Bonnema, is musically directed by Max Mamon, and directed by MTF Artistic Director, Shakina Nayfack.

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