Brook Wood News

In conjunction with the New York Musical Theatre Festival, NYMF alum Jeremy Schondfeld (Drift, Greta) will present a concert version of SPUN, A Brother/Sister Rock Musical, at 54 Below July 10th at 9:30pm. The award winning actor/composer/lyricist/recording artist behind the internationally celebrated concept album, Iron & Coal, will star alongside up-and-coming singer/songwriters Maximilian Sangerman and Brook Wood to present select music from the original musical play (book by Emily Goodson) ahead of its NY premier at the 2015 Adirondack Theatre Festival, July 23-Aug 1.

NATALIE WEISS will join NAT ZEGREE in 'Who Needs Music?' on May 18th at 9:30 p.m. at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. For tickets, visit https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/945438.

Say farewell to winter with Nat Zegree and friends as they premiere fresh new theatre and pop songs, including numbers from the upcoming musicals THE KING'S CRITIQUE and DR. KILGORE. Nat Zegree has returned to the New York stage with his second solo show to feature a special sneak peek at the two new musicals that he's writing with Eric Holmes (Smash). From behind the piano, Nat will premier musical theatre and pop songs with the help of his very talented friends. Come join the party and drink away the winter blues!

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has chosen Abrams Artists Agent Beth Blickers, OBIE and Drama Desk Award-winning actress Donna Lynne Champlin, Tony Award and Drama Desk Award-nominated actor Hunter Foster, Tony Award and Drama Desk Award-nominated composer and lyricist Amanda Green, Tony Award-nominated director Thomas Kail, Associate Producer of the Old Globe Eric Louie, Outer Critics Circle-nominated director and choreographer Josh Prince, Tony Award and Drama Desk nominated actor and writer Tony Sheldon, Tony Award-nominated and Grammy-winning composer Lucy Simon, and two-time Tony Award-winning actor Michael Cerveris to serve as the Grand Jury of this year's Next Link project.

Eight finalists have been chosen to compete in the Grand Finale of the 8th Annual NYMF Next Broadway Sensation competition this Friday, October 11th at 11pm at New World Stages. Over 200 talented hopefuls auditioned for a spot in this year's competition.

The 2013 NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Competition returns for its eighth year, continuing at New World Stages (340 W. 50th Street) through October 11. NYMF held open auditions for Season 8 of the annual talent contest. Nearly 200 hopefuls turned out to compete for the title of NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation, and the field was narrowed down to 20 semifinalists, who competed in two heats at New World Stages.

Brook is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Indiana University in May 2013 with a BFA in musical theatre and has been in NYC for just a little over a month! She recently originated the role of "Molly" in Jeremy Schonfeld's new musical "SPUN." As a side note, she is also incredibly stoked to be a part of this fierce talent competition!

The 2013 NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Competition returns for its eighth year and will take place at New World Stages (340 W. 50th Street) beginning tonight, September 27th.