Billy Butler News

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) today announced the complete schedule for the 2009 Festival, which will begin September 28th and continue through October 18th. A full breakdown of this year's performances and venues follows.

Emma Hunton (*Spring Awakening*), Darryl Winslow (*Avenue Q, Evil Dead, Unlock'd - NYMF*), Jeremiah James (*Carousel* - London), Dana Aber, Christian D. White, Christopher Hudson Myers and Ashley Kate Adams will appear in the New York premiere of Gay Bride of Frankenstein at the New York Musical Theatre Festival this September.

It was brought to BroadwayWorld.com's attention on Wednesday via a shocking amount of emails to our 'Twitter Watch' inbox, that one of the more than 200 Broadway-related Tweeters that we were picking up the feed of, was a casting director, Daryl Eisenberg, who was 'tweeting' during auditions with her take on some of the performers (mentioning none by name) with live comments, both good and bad, after they'd auditioned.

BroadwayWorld.com presents it's newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!

Billy Butler, Producer and composer of GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, has scheduled a second EPA for the NYMF production. This is the show that was the subject of much consternation among Equity members when casting director Daryl Eisenberg 'tweeted' throughout the audition day. Mr. Butler immediately understood the negative impact this had on members who were auditioning and has scheduled another audition to take place on Monday, August 17 from 9:30 to 1:30 at the Equity Audition Center. Mr. Butler will be in attendance at those auditions

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) today announces the 15 musicals that have been invited by NYMF to be presented with the 12 previously announced Next Link Project productions. NYMF will also continue its popular Dance Series with three new works still to be announced. This year's festival will be presented September 28- October 15.

Introducing the Cast and Crew of Abraxas Stage Company's Totally Awesome Inaugural Production! Please take note: The cast and crew of Crazy Head Space are dangerous. They have reportedly been seen committing lewd and lascivious acts, along with disturbing the general public. If you see any of these people, please be advised they may traumatize you. But you will love it - and you will beg for more! Get your tickets now (click here) !

Introducing the Cast and Crew of Abraxas Stage Company's Totally Awesome Inaugural Production! Please take note: The cast and crew of Crazy Head Space are dangerous. They have reportedly been seen committing lewd and lascivious acts, along with disturbing the general public. If you see any of these people, please be advised they may traumatize you. But you will love it - and you will beg for more! Get your tickets now (click here) !

The Pirate Stage Company will be bringing its production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch to New York City for a Theatre Authority Approved Benefit Weekend, May 31st - June 3rd at the Theatre at St. Clements