Donna Drak News

Chinese Mother Jewish Daughter Productions has announced that Emmy, Drama Desk, and MAC Award nominated actress / director Donna Drake will helm the world premiere of LES ENFANTS DE PARIS at the 2011 New York Musical Theatre Festival.

Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) closes it's season with the Tony Award-winning musical, THE WIZ, playing August 10 - August 27 at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick. THE WIZ brings a mix of soul, rock and gospel music to Brunswick and a twist on L. Frank Baum's iconic story 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.'

Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) closes it's season with the Tony Award-winning musical, THE WIZ, playing August 10 - August 27 at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick. THE WIZ brings a mix of soul, rock and gospel music to Brunswick and a twist on L. Frank Baum's iconic story 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.' MSMT alumni Donna Drake directs this production, with choreography by Mark Stuart, and starring multiple Broadway veterans: Gwen Stewart, LaQuet Sharnell, Eric B. Anthony, E. Clayton Cornelious, Nikkeili DeMone, Bobby Daye and Gayle Turner.

Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) closes it's season with the Tony Award-winning musical, THE WIZ, playing August 10 - August 27 at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick. THE WIZ brings a mix of soul, rock and gospel music to Brunswick and a twist on L. Frank Baum's iconic story 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.'

Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) closes it's season with the Tony Award-winning musical, THE WIZ, playing August 10 - August 27 at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick. THE WIZ brings a mix of soul, rock and gospel music to Brunswick and a twist on L. Frank Baum's iconic story 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.'

SNAIL ROAD, a brand new musical by ZOE LEWIS, a musical about bicycles, dreams and true love will close at The Art House on August 1.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced a full slate of musical productions, a developmental reading series and special events for their eighth annual festival. This year's Festival will begin September 26th and continue through October 16th.

Jeffery Roberson aka Varla Jean Merman, will debut his new film Varla Jean and the Mushroomheads at NewFest, New York's premier LGBT Film Festival.

After a limited run in early June at The Art House, Producing Artistic Director Mark Cortale has announced that new musical 'Snail Road' will extend to play every Monday from June 27th through August 1st.

SNAIL ROAD returns and is extended by Popular Demand! A brand new musical by ZOE LEWIS A musical about bicycles, dreams and true love

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced the first wave of invited musicals for its eighth annual festival, which join NYMF's previously announced Next Link Project productions on the 2011 Festival slate. A full breakdown of these seven new musicals follows. The rest of this season's programming, including additional full productions and special events, will be announced in the coming weeks. This year's Festival will begin September 26th and continue through October 16th.

Bringing Voices to Light A Benefit Concert to Support Global Internet Access was held at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Monday, June 13th at 7PM, featuring Alex Brightman, Adam Halpin, Nadine Malouf, Megan Reinking, A.J. Shively.The evening will feature the original music and lyrics of David Levinson (Les Enfants de Paris, Bàthory, NYMF Next Link Finalist 2009 ) along with some of Broadway's rising talents to sing on behalf of human rights and global digital access.

Once again, Maine State Music Theatre breaks new ground in Northern New England with a show that is rarely produced on a professional theatre stage and never before presented to an MSMT audience. The 2011 season ends with a bang, featuring an all-African American cast revving up theatregoers in THE WIZ, the retelling of Frank L. Baum's THE WIZARD OF OZ in a unique 70s style.

Once again, Maine State Music Theatre breaks new ground in Northern New England with a show that is rarely produced on a professional theatre stage and never before presented to an MSMT audience.

Megan Reinking (HAIR, LESTAT), AJ Shively (LA CAGE AUX FOLLES), Nick Spangler (THE FANTASTICKS, SAVED) and more are set for the reading of LES ENFANTS DE PARIS. The event will be held on January 10, 6PM at Urban Stages.