Billy Butler News

The iStar Theatre Lab today announced that Veils a new play by Tom Coash and Gay Bride of Frankenstein a new musical by Billy Butler and Dane Leeman have been selected for its inaugural Theatre Lab scheduled to take place July 16th through August 5thin New York City.

The iStar Theatre Lab today announced the two projects selected for the 2012 Theatre Lab in New York City. The Lab's mission is to provide a safe environment for the development of contemporary plays and musicals by engaging writers to incubate new works and ideas that engage and challenge diverse audiences. Under the supervision of Tony Spinosa, Producing Artistic Director of the iStar Theatre Lab, and Managing Director, Laura Bultman, the three week Lab will take place July 16 - August 5, 2012.

Composer Billy Butler and his band The Monster Makers are back again at Joe's Pub to celebrate their new EP from the Gay Bride of Frankenstein soundtrack.

During the month of May at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, four well-known local actors explore these impulses in British playwright Alan Ayckbourn's probing, emotional comedy THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE.

During the month of May at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, four well-known local actors explore these impulses in British playwright Alan Ayckbourn's probing, emotional comedy THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE.

Seacoast Repertory Theatre starts its 2012 Main Stage Season off with the bang of a drum, the tinkle of keys and the sounds of jazz with a production of Ain't Misbehavin': The Fats Waller Musical Show. A Tony Award winner, Ain't Misbehavin' is a treasure of musical showcasing the talent, the stories and subculture of the Jazz era from the 1920-30's.

After high praise and SOLD-OUT performances last December, Seacoast Repertory Theatre is pleased to present A CHRISTMAS CAROL, A MUSICAL GHOST STORY again this holiday season!

Written by Dane E. Leeman (book) & Billy Butler (book, music & lyrics), Gay Bride of Frankenstein is a pop/rock, fairy tale musical that follows the exploits of four high school friends on one fateful Halloween night at a very unconventional Monsters Ball. Described as John Hughes meets Scooby-Doo, and asks the age old question: 'Will the girl get the girl?'

The Seacoast Repertory Theatre has announced one performance only of last year's smash debut of Gay Bride of Frankenstein.

After high praise and SOLD-OUT performances last December, Seacoast Repertory Theatre is pleased to present A CHRISTMAS CAROL, A MUSICAL GHOST STORY again this holiday season!

The Seacoast Repertory Theatre has announced one performance only of last year's smash debut of Gay Bride of Frankenstein.

Noted entertainment attorney Eric S. Goldman will produce Gay Bride of Frankenstein Off-Broadway in the 2011-2012 season. Written by Dane E. Leeman (book) & Billy Butler (book, music & lyrics), Gay Bride of Frankenstein is a pop/rock, fairy tale musical that follows the exploits of four high school friends on one fateful Halloween night at a very unconventional Monsters Ball. It's John Hughes meets Scooby-Doo, and asks the age old question: 'Will the girl get the girl?'

Executive Producer Aaron Grant has announced that "downtown director," Rachel Klein, will direct & choreograph Eric S. Goldman's upcoming Off-Broadway Production of Gay Bride of Frankenstein in the 2011-2012 season.

Noted entertainment attorney Eric S. Goldman will produce Gay Bride of Frankenstein Off-Broadway in the 2011-2012 season. Written by Dane E. Leeman (book) & Billy Butler (book, music & lyrics), Gay Bride of Frankenstein is a pop/rock, fairy tale musical that follows the exploits of four high school friends on one fateful Halloween night at a very unconventional Monsters Ball. It's John Hughes meets Scooby-Doo, and asks the age old question: 'Will the girl get the girl?'

Billy Butler and his band the Monster Makers return to Joe's Pub for another concert of the pop/rock musical hit, GayBride of Frankenstein, Easter Sunday April 24th at 7:30pm.

Broadway Sessions is thrilled to welcome Carly Jibson, the cast of The Gay Bride of Frankenstein, F. Michael Haynie and Bertha Mason Thursday, April 21st.

Billy Butler and his band the Monster Makers return to Joe's Pub for another concert of the pop/rock musical hit, GayBride of Frankenstein, Easter Sunday April 24th at 7:30pm.

Pop/rock musical, Gay Bride of Frankenstein which recently closed a successful out of town run was back in NYC for a one night only industry concert reading at Joe's Pub on Tuesday, January 25 at 7:00 pm. Starring Louis Hobson, who played the role of Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine in Next to Normal since the musical's pre-Broadway engagement at Arena Stage in 2008. The concert also featured the following cast members from the out of town run: Ashley Kate Adams (reprising her role from NYMF), Megan Kane, Wade Elkins, Derek Carley, Joshua Moore, Bradley Gale, Britt Mack and Maggie Politi. Directed by Igor Goldin and musically directed by Patrick Dorow. The book was written by Dane Leeman, who also narrated the night and Billy Butler. Music and lyrics by Billy Butler.

Pop/rock musical, Gay Bride of Frankenstein which recently closed a successful out of town run is back in NYC for an industry concert reading at Joe's Pub on Tuesday, January 25 at 7:00 pm. The one night only concert reading stars Louis Hobson, who has played the role of Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine in Next to Normal since the musical's pre-Broadway engagement at Arena Stage in 2008. The concert will also feature the following cast members from the out of town run: Ashley Kate Adams (reprising her role from NYMF), Megan Kane, Wade Elkins, Derek Carley, Joshua Moore, Bradley Gale, Britt Mack and Maggie Politi. Directed by Igor Goldin and musically directed by Patrick Dorow. The book was written by Dane Leeman and Billy Butler and the music and lyrics were written by Billy Butler.

Pop/rock musical, Gay Bride of Frankenstein which recently closed a successful out of town run is back in NYC for an industry concert reading at Joe's Pub on Tuesday, January 25 at 7:00 pm. The one night only concert reading stars Louis Hobson, who has played the role of Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine in Next to Normal since the musical's pre-Broadway engagement at Arena Stage in 2008. The concert will also feature the following cast members from the out of town run: Ashley Kate Adams (reprising her role from NYMF), Megan Kane, Wade Elkins, Derek Carley, Joshua Moore, Bradley Gale, Britt Mack and Maggie Politi. Directed by Igor Goldin and musically directed by Patrick Dorow. The book was written by Dane Leeman and Billy Butler and the music and lyrics were written by Billy Butler.