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CONFESSIONS A New Musical to Have Industry Reading in October

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 13, 2025

Theatre Now will present an invitation-only industry reading of Confessions in New York City on Monday, October 20th.

Slow Burn Theatre Company And Broward Center Present PARADE

by A.A. Cristi — January 22, 2025

Slow Burn Theatre Company will present “Parade,” on Saturday, February 8 – Sunday, February 23 in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Photos: Meet the Cast of WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER at the York Theatre Company

by Stephi Wild — December 22, 2024

As performances wind up this month for The York Theatre Company’s production of WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER, cast member Michael Yeshion has created a series of unique portaits of the company.

Photos: WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER Heads Into The Recording Studio

by A.A. Cristi — December 18, 2024

The cast of The York Theatre Company’s production of WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER gathered today in the AudioWorks studio to record the original cast recording of the show.

WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER to Release Original Cast Recording

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 12, 2024

The York Theatre Company will release an original cast recording for its World Premiere production of Welcome to the Big Dipper, a new musical comedy based on a true event.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER

by Stephi Wild — December 3, 2024

The York Theatre Company is presenting the World Premiere of Welcome to the Big Dipper, a new musical comedy based on a true event (inspired by the play All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go, by Catherine Filloux).

Photos: WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER at York Theatre Company

by Blair Ingenthron — November 23, 2024

The York Theatre Company is presenting the World Premiere of Welcome to the Big Dipper, starring Robert Cuccioli, and more.

Photos: Meet the Cast of WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER World Premiere

by A.A. Cristi — October 30, 2024

The York Theatre Company will present the World Premiere of Welcome to the Big Dipper, a new musical comedy based on a true event (inspired by the play All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go, by Catherine Filloux).

Robert Cuccioli & More to Star in WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER at The York Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 24, 2024

The York Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Welcome to the Big Dipper, a new musical comedy based on a true event.

Casts and Creative Teams Announced for SOUND BITES ELEVEN, 11th Annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals

by Stephi Wild — April 26, 2024

Theatre Now New York has announced the casts and creative teams of the 10 short musicals to be presented in its SOUND BITES ELEVEN Festival of 10-Minute Musicals.

Finalists Revealed For SOUND BITES ELEVEN, 11th Annual Festival Of 10-Minute Musicals

by Stephi Wild — March 11, 2024

Theatre Now New York has selected 10 finalists to be presented in its SOUND BITES ELEVEN Festival of 10-Minute Musicals.

Ernie Bird To Present An Excerpt From THE UKRAINIAN WAR DIARY At The National Opera Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 21, 2023

This week, on Friday, February 24th, on the anniversary of the Russian invasion, Ukrainian-born theatre writer and composer Ernie Bird will present a 30-minute excerpt of his new musical, The Ukrainian War Diary.

POWERLINE ROAD, A New Neo-Noir Musical, Announces Full Cast And Creative Team

by Blair Ingenthron — February 15, 2023

Theatre Now has announced the full company of Powerline Road, a dark new neo-noir musical opening next month.

Gillett, Dowdy, Saunders, Cameron and More Set For Theatre Now 10th Year Celebration

by Stephi Wild — November 4, 2022

Theatre Now New York, a non-profit artist service organization and theatre company dedicated to supporting musical theatre writers, is kicking off their 10th year with a celebration at The Players on Monday, November 14th at 6:30pm.

Cast Announced For POMPEII RISING Musical Concert

by Stephi Wild — August 17, 2022

Pompeii Rising, a new musical by Henco Espag, Andi Lee Carter, and Briana Harris set against the backdrop of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, will present a concert of songs at Judson Memorial Church at 7:30pm on Wednesday August 24th, the anniversary of the historic eruption.