Gerard Alessandrini News

The Off Broadway Alliance Announces Dates For The 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards

by Stephi Wild — April 24, 2020

The Nominating Committee of the Off Broadway Alliance has announced important dates for the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards.

New Book and Music Releases For the Week of March 30 - PRINCE OF EGYPT; ALMOST, MAINE; and More!

by Stephi Wild — March 31, 2020

Need something new to listen to or read? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases!

BWW Review of SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY at Dr. Phillips Center, Fun But Flimsy

by Aaron Wallace — March 6, 2020

It's symptomatic of SPAMILTON's inconsistency: quite funny and thoughtful in one moment, down a rabbit hole the next.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Comes To Ivoryton

by A.A. Cristi — March 5, 2020

Ivoryton opens the 2020 season with a brand new version of one of off-Broadways most popular shows - FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES TO IVORYTON.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES TO IVORYTON Will Play the Ivoryton Playhouse

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 26, 2020

Ivoryton will open the 2020 season with a brand new version of one of off-Broadways most popular shows - FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES TO IVORYTON.

Kravis Center Will Present SPAMILTON: An American Parody

by Stephi Wild — February 25, 2020

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Photo Flash: Ben Cameron Visits FORBIDDEN BROADWAY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 11, 2020

Ben Cameron stopped by to visit the cast of the hit Off-Broadway production of Gerard Alessandrini's hilarious musical spoof of all things theatre Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation, now in its final week of a return limited engagement at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (entrance on E

Photo Coverage: The 2020 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre is Given

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — February 4, 2020

The 30th Annual Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre reception was held on Monday, February 3.

Photo Coverage: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY THE NEXT GENERATION Opens at The York Theatre Company

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — January 20, 2020

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, is presenting the return engagement of the Off-Broadway production of Gerard Alessandrini's hilarious mus

BWW Review: Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION Moves To The York

by Michael Dale — January 25, 2020

It's been only three months since the brilliant lyricist/director Gerard Alessandrini opened the latest edition of his Tony-honored satirical creation Forbidden Broadway at The Triad, but after a brief hiatus, the company has moved their antics east for a stint at The York.

Daniel Messé, Rehana Lew Mirza and Mike Lew Have Received the 30th Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 15, 2020

The Kleban Foundation celebrates the 30th anniversary of the annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre with the announcement of the 2020 prize winners.

Return Engagement of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION Will Begin Tomorrow, January 15

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 14, 2020

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, will present the return engagement of Gerard Alessandrini's hilarious musical spoof of all things theatre

PS Classics To Record Cast Album of ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE THEATER: THE MUSICAL WORLD OF MAURY YESTON

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 23, 2019

PS CLASSICS, the label that celebrates the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, has announced plans to record and release the cast album of the new Off-Broadway musical revue Anything Can Happen in the Theater: The Musical World of Maury Yeston.

BWW Review: Gerard Alessandrini Directs ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE THEATER: THE MUSICAL WORLD OF MAURY YESTON

by Michael Dale — December 22, 2019

A world-famous director can suffer a creative block during a midlife crisis, an unsinkable ship can go under on its initial voyage and death can even take a holiday.

BWW Interview: T. J. Newton of SPAMILTON at Peace Center's Gunter Theatre

by Neil Shurley — December 11, 2019

'Even if you haven't seen HAMILTON, you can still have a wonderful time at our show.

For Tonight's Show Only Maury Yeston Will Be Performing in ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE THEATER: THE MUSICAL WORLD OF MAURY YESTON

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 10, 2019

The York Theatre Company has announced via twitter that for tonight's show only, Maury Yeston will be stepping in and performing in his musical revue ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE THEATER: THE MUSICAL WORLD OF MAURY YESTON.

SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY is Heading to Orlando

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 9, 2019

Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of seven, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody.

Photo Coverage: ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE THEATER: THE MUSICAL WORLD OF MAURY YESTON Opens at The York Theatre

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — December 6, 2019

The Ivoryton Playhouse Announces 2020 Season

by A.A. Cristi — December 2, 2019

On March 18th, 2020, The Ivoryton Playhouse opens its doors for a new season - a year full of exciting, affordable professional theatre.

SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY Will Play Empire Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 2, 2019

SPAMILTON: An American Parody tour launched in December 2018 and has been playing several multi-week engagements, hip-hopping around the country.