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DESPERATE MEASURES Releases New Block of Tickets Through December 30th
by Julie Musbach - Oct 1, 2018


Desperate Measures, the hit musical comedy gone wild with music by David Friedman (Listen To My Heart), book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina), and directed byBill Castellino (Cagney, Marry Harry) has announced a new block of tickets, now on sale through December 30.

DESPERATE MEASURES, Announces New Block Of Tickets On Sale
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2018


Desperate Measures, the new musical comedy gone wild with music by David Friedman (Listen To My Heart), book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina),and directed by Bill Castellino (Cagney, Marry Harry) has announced a new block of tickets, now on sale through October 28 for the open ended run.  

DESPERATE MEASURES Original Cast Recording Digital Album Available Today From Masterworks Broadway
by Macon Prickett - Jul 13, 2018


The Original Cast Recording from the hit musical comedy Desperate Measures is available digitally today from Masterworks Broadway, with the CD set for release August 10. With music by David Friedman (Listen to My Heart) and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina), the album is produced by Robert Sher with liner notes by Peter Filichia. Described by the Huffington Post as 'a good old-fashioned musical comedy... a happy surprise of a show filled with enjoyable songs,' Desperate Measures is currently running at New World Stages in New York City.

DESPERATE MEASURES Opens Tomorrow at New World Stages
by Julie Musbach - Jun 12, 2018


Desperate Measures, now playing at New World Stages, opens tomorrow, Wednesday, June 13.

Photo Flash: Jamie Brewer Stops by Off-Broadway's DESPERATE MEASURES
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2018


Desperate Measures, a new musical comedy gone wild with music by David Friedman(Listen To My Heart), book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina), and directed by Bill Castellino(Cagney, Marry Harry) is one of the most winning off-Broadway shows of the year. TV and current star of Amy and the Orphans, Jamie Brewer, stopped by for a visit with the cast backstage. Check out photos below.

Photo Flash: First Look at DESPERATE MEASURES at New World Stages
by Julie Musbach - Jun 5, 2018


Desperate Measures, a new musical comedy gone wild with music by David Friedman (Listen To My Heart), book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina), and directed by Bill Castellino(Cagney, Marry Harry) is one of the most winning off-Broadway shows of the year.

DESPERATE MEASURES Begins Run at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2018


DESPERATE MEASURES, a musical comedy gone wild with music by David Friedman (Listen To My Heart), book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina), and directed by Bill Castellino (Cagney, Marry Harry), will play New World Stages (340 West 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues), it was announced today by producers Pat Flicker Addiss and Mary Cosette. Following critical and audience acclaim at The New York Musical Festival and The York Theater Company, performances for the open-ended engagement begin May 30th and opening night is set for June 13th.

Photo Flash: The Cast and Crew of DESPERATE MEASURES Celebrates First Day of Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2018


Beginning performances at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues), for an open-ended engagement beginning May 30 with opening night set for June 13, Desperate Measures features: Gary Marachek (Eleanor) as Father Morse, Lauren Molina (Rock of Ages) as Bella Rose, Sarah Parnicky (Show Boat at Houston Grand Opera) as Susanna/Sister Mary Jo, Conor Ryan ('Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert') as Johnny Blood, Peter Saide (Skin Tight) as Sheriff Green, Nick Wyman (Les Miserables) as Governor von Richterhenkenpflichtgetruber and Anthony Festa, Celia Hottenstein, and Tom Souhrada.

Full Casting Announced for DESPERATE MEASURES at New World Stages
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2018


Pat Flicker Addiss and Mary Cossette present Desperate Measures, a new musical comedy gone wild with music by David Friedman (Listen To My Heart), book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina),and directed by Bill Castellino (Cagney, Marry Harry). Desperate Measures has announced full casting and will play New World Stages (340 West 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues), for an open-ended engagement beginning May 30 with opening night set for June 13.

DESPERATE MEASURES To Play New World Stages Beginning 5/30
by Alan Henry - Mar 30, 2018


DESPERATE MEASURES, a musical comedy gone wild with music by David Friedman (Listen To My Heart), book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina), and directed by Bill Castellino (Cagney, Marry Harry), will play New World Stages (340 West 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues), it was announced today by producers Pat Flicker Addiss and Mary Cosette. Following critical and audience acclaim at The New York Musical Festival and The York Theater Company, performances for the open-ended engagement begin May 30th and opening night is set for June 13th.

Photo Flash: Alan Cumming Visits Nancy Opel and the Cast of CURVY WIDOW Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2017


Curvy Widow, a new musical comedy with a book by Bobby Goldman, music and lyrics by Drew Brody (Broadway: Oh Hello: Outman), and directed by Peter Flynn (Rhapsody in Seth; Two Rooms), opens tomorrow, August 3, at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Alan Cumming recently stopped by a preview, and you can check out a photo of him with the company below!

HIMSELF AND NORA Closes at the Minetta Lane Tonight; Cast Album Coming Soon!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2016


Himself and Nora, the new musical, will end its engagement at Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane) tonight, August 6th. With book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Brielle and directed by Michael Bush, Himself and Nora will have played 26 previews and 71 performances at the time of closing.

HIMSELF AND NORA to Close at the Minetta Lane Next Month; Cast Album Coming Soon!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2016


Himself and Nora, the new musical, will end its engagement at Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane) on Saturday, August 6th. With book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Brielle and directed by Michael Bush, Himself and Nora will have played 26 previews and 71 performances at the time of closing.

'BRIDGES' Tour Star Cole Burden Joins HIMSELF AND NORA Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2016


Cole Burden (The Bridges of Madison County national tour, Les Miserables national tour) will join the cast of Himself and Nora, the new musical currently running at the Minetta Lane Theater, starting tonight, July 26, 2016. Cole will assume the role of 'Priest' and others.

'BRIDGES' Tour Star Cole Burden to Join HIMSELF AND NORA Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2016


Cole Burden (The Bridges of Madison County national tour, Les Miserables national tour) will join the cast of Himself and Nora, the new musical currently running at the Minetta Lane Theater, starting Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Cole will assume the role of 'Priest' and others.

Off-Broadway's HIMSELF AND NORA Sets Rush Policy
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2016


Himself and Nora, with book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Brielle and directed byMichael Bush, has announced the student rush ticket policy for the musical.

Photo Flash: First Look at Matt Bogart & Whitney Bashor in Costume for Off-Broadway's HIMSELF AND NORA
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 29, 2016


Himself and Nora, a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Brielle will play theMinetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane, between Sixth Avenue and MacDougal Street) beginning on May 14th. Directed by Michael Bush, produced by Cherie King and executive produced by R. Erin Craig, Himself and Nora will officially open on June 6th.

Broadway Vets Round Out Full Cast of New Musical HIMSELF AND NORA Off-Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 6, 2016


The full cast of the new musical Himself and Nora, with book, music, and lyrics byJonathan Brielle, was announced today.

Box Office for New Off-Broadway Musical HIMSELF AND NORA Opens This Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 30, 2016


Himself and Nora, with book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Brielle begins performances at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane, between Sixth Avenue and MacDougal Street) on May 14th.

Whitney Bashor to Join Matt Bogart in New Musical HIMSELF AND NORA Off-Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 24, 2016


Whitney Bashor (The Bridges of Madison County) will star opposite the previously announced Matt Bogart (Jersey Boys, Miss Saigon) in the new musical Himself and Nora, it was announced today. Bashor will play Nora to Bogart's James Joyce and additional casting will be announced in the coming weeks.

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