Goodspeed Opera House News

Go behind-the-scenes at Goodspead Musicals, home of hits like Annie, Man of LaMancha, Shenandoah and Holiday Inn, to see how the company's artisans work their magic.

This Sunday, May 17th at 7pm EST Professional Performance Prep's (The Prep) pro-track private voice and acting students will perform in a 2-part Instagram Live cabaret to benefit The Actors Fund.

Today we're checking in with Goodspeed!

She is a singer, actress, host, comedienne and shines on whatever stage she's on, and she's been on some amazing stages - Royal Albert Hall, London Palladium, Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center to name a few. Who is the SHE you ask? None other then the force of nature, one of the foremost performers of our time, Ms. Klea Blackhurst, of course!

Piano man Michael McAssey hosts Piano Bar Live! this Tuesday, May 12th at 7:15 pm, following New York City's 7 O'Clock Cheer. This week's guests will be Karen Mason, Leslie Anderson, Joe Regan, Mama Tits and Jon MJ Cooper.

Newly announced prizes for the first place winners include: A virtual voice lesson with Matt Farnsworth prior to recording your single, a session with Telsey+ Company's Rachel Hoffman to hone in your audition skill, a free subscription to BroadwayWorld Edu - online classes in singing, acting, and dancing worth over $1200!

As Covid-19 quarantine continues, audiences turn to live streaming concerts and online entertainment options, and Norwalk's Magnolia Room at BJ Ryan's is set to present a lineup of live-streamed Youtube Premiere concerts every Saturday at 8 pm EST through the end of May. Each show was previously performed at The Magnolia Room, but never before available online.

Beginning tonight the beloved historic landmark Goodspeed Opera House will be illuminated nightly with blue lights as a beacon of thanks. The organization's staff is thrilled to shine light on the iconic venue as a way to honor all those who are working to keep us safe and healthy. 

Today, Goodspeed Musicals Executive Director Michael Gennaro announced additional changes to the programming and operations at the theater. 'We recently made the painful decision to cancel Candide and move South Pacific to the fall. We also had to postpone the Worklight Series at The Terris Theatre to next year.'

Geffen Playhouse presents Geffen Stayhouse! They will be be sharing exclusive, original content every Wednesday from some of their Geffen alumns and favorite theater artists.

Today, Goodspeed Musicals Executive Director Michael Gennaro announced several changes to the programming and operations at the historic theater.

Texas Woman's University's College Audition Prep Program is back better than ever this year with two great options for high school musical theater and acting students: a new two week Intensive stay camp hosted by Texas Woman's University on their beautiful Denton, Texas campus OR a four day Weekend event packed with master classes, dance classes, mock auditions and college program overview presentations.

'Sherlock Returns' is another crown jewel in Hunterdon Hills Playhouse's (HHP) widely popular Sherlock Holmes Immersive Musical Comedy Series. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing George Merrick who plays Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock Returns about his career and the upcoming show at HHP.

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was elated to present Jared Grimes, protegé of Wynton Marsalis, in an evening of high energy, non-stop, genre-fusing music and dance on the Birdland stage on Monday, February 24. The band included Mark Meadows, Anwar Marchall, Bret Puchir, Jonathan Michel, and Brent Birckhead.

Award-winning actor and director Frank Ferrante brings his acclaimed portrayal of Groucho Marx to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 27 at 8 pm. Tickets for An Evening with Groucho are $29-$59.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Growing Up Broadway in Now and Then: Current & Former Broadway Kids Take the Stage! on Sunday, March 15TH, 2020 at 9:30 PM.

Nathan Salstone (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) released his debut EP 'Caroline & Me' today on all digital platforms. Marking his singer/songwriter recording debut, 'Caroline & Me' consists of three tracks written by Salstone, who accompanies himself on the guitar. The EP was recorded by Lorenzo Wolff at Restoration Sound Studio. The songs can be heard at: li.sten.to/CarolineAndMe

Arborhouse Productions & Visceral Entertainment (Michael Chase Gosselin and Tim Sulka) today announced that Shelby Acosta and Karl Skyler Urban have joined the cast of Emojiland as understudies, along with Geena Quintos who has joined the company as a swing. 

The Drama League presents DirectorFest,  the only festival in the United States dedicated to the art of contemporary stage directing.  The festival series that began January 10, 2020 continues with an evening of short plays with The Lover  by Harold Pinter, directed by NJ Agwuna,  and Appearances by Tina Howe, directed by Lindsey Hope Pearlman.