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TRU Seeks Submissions For TRU VOICES Play Reading Series

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) seeks submissions for the 11th Annual TRU VOICES New Plays Reading Series (deadline December 29, 2008). The TRU VOICES New Plays Reading Series is a unique series geared towards producers who have an interest in developing new plays. Shows selected will receive staged readings to be presented in the spring of 2009. Each reading will be followed by a 'Dollars and Sense' panel discussion with prominent New York producers, general managers and artistic directors focusing on potential venues, marketing and budgeting of the work. The series was created to help develop new plays and to help producers develop the skills needed to produce new works.

TRU Announces Lineup Of 'DOLLARS AND SENSE' Panels 12/8 & 12/15

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is pleased to announce that an exciting lineup of prominent Broadway producers and general managers has joined the Dollars and Sense panels to follow readings of the winning selections of the 2008 TRU Voices New Musicals Series. The series is unique because it develops new producers as well as new musicals, and in keeping true to its mission, the TRU talkbacks focus on producer concerns regarding the development of these works beyond the series. The panels will follow readings of the works on Mondays, December 8 and 15, 2008 at 7:30pm at the Players Theatre, located at 115 MacDougal Street, NYC.

TRU Announces Lineup Of 'DOLLARS AND SENSE' Panels 12/8 & 15

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is pleased to announce that an exciting lineup of prominent Broadway producers and general managers has joined the Dollars and Sense panels to follow readings of the winning selections of the 2008 TRU Voices New Musicals Series. The series is unique because it develops new producers as well as new musicals, and in keeping true to its mission, the TRU talkbacks focus on producer concerns regarding the development of these works beyond the series. The panels will follow readings of the works on Mondays, December 8 and 15, 2008 at 7:30pm at the Players Theatre, located at 115 MacDougal Street, NYC.

'Once Upon a Wind' & 'So Happy I Could Scream' Readings 12/8

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is pleased to announce the winning selections of the 2008 TRU Voices New Musicals Series. In a series that is unique because it develops new producers as well as new musicals, two works were chosen from submissions by emerging or established producers, as well as writers. The works will be read on Mondays, December 8 and 15, 2008 at 7:30pm at the Players Theatre, located at 115 MacDougal Street, NYC.

Photo Coverage: BROADWAY UNPLUGGED Backstage and Party

On Monday, November 17th at 8 PM, The Town Hall stage thundered with the sound of Broadway's greatest voices in the 5th Annual Broadway Unplugged. After the concert the cast 'unplugged' at the party to celebrate the successful evening.

Photo Coverage: Town Hall Presents BROADWAY UNPLUGGED

On Monday, November 17th at 8 PM, The Town Hall stage thundered with the sound of Broadway's greatest voices in the 5th Annual Broadway Unplugged. The thunder was provided without any microphones; just with just terrific singers singing great Broadway show tunes.

Final Cast Announced for Broadway Unplugged November 17th

More than a dozen Broadway and Cabaret Stars will be shaking the rafters in the 5th Annual Broadway Unplugged concert at Town Hall on Monday night, November 17th. Aaron Lazar, late of Tale of Two Cities will be joining a stellar cast that already boasts Broadway's Mary Poppins, Ashley Brown, as well as Marc Kudisch, Jeff McCarthy, Julia Murney, Matt Cavenaugh, Cheryl Freeman, Christiane Noll, William Michals, Lorinda Lisitza, Chuck Cooper, Erin Denman, Bill Daugherty, and Ron Bohmer.

'Black 2: Broadway' Returns With Performances by Crosby, Bailey, and More 11/3

Black 2: Broadway, the acclaimed production celebrating the contributions of performers of color in the arts, returns with its final production of 2008. Celebrating the life and work of Broadway Veterans BJ Crosby & Adrian Bailey, this exciting evening will feature performances by Broadway's Chuck Cooper, Marva Hicks, Ebony Jo-Ann, Tina Fabrique, Alyson Williams, The Broadway Boys, Chester Gregory, Multi Award Winning Recording Artist Tonex (currently spelled: 'TON3X') and many more on Monday, November 3rd at The Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture located in Harlem.

TV: 4th Annual BROADWAY CABARET FESTIVAL at Town Hall

The 4th Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival concluded on Sunday, October 19th with Broadway Originals! After the concert the cast took a few short steps next door to Spanky's BBQ for a little post show celebrating, our BWW TV cameras were there to bring you all the fun!

Cumming, Loveless and Szot Featured in Lincoln Center's 'American Songbook' 2009 Season, Runs 1/14 - 3/6

Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook returns in January for its eleventh season celebrating the diversity of American popular song. For 17 nights of pop, folk, cabaret, R&B, country, rock, show tunes, bluegrass and multimedia, the series will explore the best of the golden age of musical standards through to today's most dynamic contemporary songwriting. The 2009 season - January 14 through March 6 - will bring to the stage some of today's most gifted interpreters of song, including top vocalist Kurt Elling and country's winning Patty Loveless. It will feature the rare opportunity to hear Paulo Szot, star of Broadway's South Pacific, and film and stage star Alan Cumming, in intimate concert settings.

Photo Coverage: BROADWAY ORIGINALS Backstage and Party

The 4th Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival concluded on Sunday, October 19th at 3 PM with Broadway Originals! This year, stars from five decades of Broadway history took to the Town Hall stage to perform songs they originated on Broadway or brought back to life in the original cast of a revival. After the concert the cast took a few short steps next door to Spanky's BBQ for a little post show celebrating, our BroadwayWorld cameras were there to bring you all the fun!

Photo Coverage: BROADWAY ORIGINALS at Town Hall

The Broadway Cabaret Festival concluded on Sunday, October 19th at 3 PM with Broadway Originals! This year, stars from five decades of Broadway history took to the Town Hall stage to perform songs they originated on Broadway or brought back to life in the original cast of a revival.

4th Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival Kicks Off TONIGHT 10/17

The critically acclaimed 4th Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival will take place this weekend October 17th, 18th and 19th when The Town Hall (123 West 43 Street) presents a three-day festival of Broadway stars and song. The festival is created, hosted and written by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall.

NYMF Announces 2008 'Best of Fest' Award Winners

The New York Musical Theater Festival concluded its fifth season on October 5th having presented 241 performances over the course of 21 days. A record-breaking 25,000 people, selling the festival to 87.5% of capacity, attended the festival. Over 75% of productions had sold-out performances, and 11 productions extended their runs to accommodate demand.

NYMF Finishes Up 2008 Festival Tonight 10/5

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) concludes its fifth year which featured 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events tonight 10/5th.

'Black 2: Broadway' Returns With Performances by Crosby, Bailey, and More 11/3

Black 2: Broadway, the acclaimed production celebrating the contributions of performers of color in the arts, returns with its final production of 2008. Celebrating the life and work of Broadway Veterans BJ Crosby & Adrian Bailey, this exciting evening will feature performances by Broadway's Chuck Cooper, Marva Hicks, Ebony Jo-Ann, Tina Fabrique, Alyson Williams, The Broadway Boys, Chester Gregory, Multi Award Winning Recording Artist Tonex (currently spelled: 'TON3X') and many more on Monday, November 3rd at The Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture located in Harlem.

TV: NYMF presents - Twilight in Manchego Part III

TWILIGHT IN MANCHEGO maps the story of Esau Munsey, who leaves a haunted past in the city to teach fourth grade in a provincial elementary school. But his intentions to provoke change in an outdated education system distract him from the students he really wants to inspire. When Esau's history repeats itself and the small town of Manchego is struck by tragedy, Esau must finally put to rest the ghosts of his past and make peace with himself and his choices.

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