Jack Yellen News

The Civilians Announces Twelfth Annual R&D Group

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 27, 2022

The Civilians is presenting the newest members of The R&D Group, marking the Group’s 12th season.

Exclusive: Watch the New Lyric Video for Barbra Streisand's 'Cry Me a River', Featured on New Album- Live At The Bon Soir

by Team BWW — October 7, 2022

BroadwayWorld is very excited to debut the lyric video for Barbra's show-stopping rendition of 'Cry Me A River,' directed by Matt Amato.

Sarah Bockel Will Lead Regional Premiere of BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical; Full Cast Announced

by Stephi Wild — August 31, 2022

Ogunquit Playhouse has announced casting for the Regional Premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (September 15–October 30, 2022).

Amas Musical Theatre Lab Will Present Staged Readings Of 'MĀYĀ - A New Musical in August

by Stephi Wild — July 28, 2022

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) and The Amas Musical Theatre Lab will present staged readings of MĀYĀ, a new musical, with book and music by Eric Sorrels and book and lyrics by Cheeyang Ng.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Announces Lineup For 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 30, 2022

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the lineup of new musicals for their 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 2022, at New World Stages.

I WANNA FALL IN LOVE Starts in June at Asylum @ Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre

by Stephi Wild — April 19, 2022

I Wanna Fall in Love comes to Asylum @ Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre, on the mainstage, 5636 Melrose Ave.

Winners of 2022 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater Announced

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 28, 2022

The winners of the 2022 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater were announced today by the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Cheeyang Ng to Make Feinstein's/54 Below Solo Composer Debut

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 14, 2022

Cheeyang Ng will make their 54 below composer solo concert debut as part of the New Writers at 54 Series.

Shaina Taub Signed to Atlantic Records

by Stephi Wild — January 11, 2022

Composer-lyricist, songwriter and performer Shaina Taub has been signed to Atlantic Records.

The ASCAP Foundation Honors Champion Next Generation Of Composers And Songwriters On December 14 Virtual Event

by A.A. Cristi — December 13, 2021

Filled with enchanting performances and inspiring presentations, the upcoming ASCAP Foundation Honors 2021 online event promises to delight audiences near and far while recognizing this year's gifted award winners.

Manhattan Theatre Club Announces New Commissioning Program, New Slate Of Commissions and Inaugural Groundworks Lab For New Work Development

by Stephi Wild — October 27, 2021

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced a robust slate of playwright commissions through Manhattan Theatre Club's new partnership with the Edgerton Foundation, as well as a new round of commissions supported by ongoing partnerships with Bobbie Olsen and o

Derek Klena, Christy Altomare, Bonnie Milligan and More to Perform at Feinstein's/54 Below Next Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 13, 2021

Next week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Anthony Rapp, Lilli Cooper, Andrew Barth Feldman and More Hit the Feinstein's/54 Below Stage This Summer

by A.A. Cristi — May 21, 2021

Feinstein's/54 Below has announced additional shows for its reopening months.

PROMISE OF AMERICA Adds Additional Weekend Performance

by A.A. Cristi — February 24, 2021

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company presents its latest production, Promise of America: A Celebration of Jewish American Song, MJTC's third show of its 2020-2021 Season – Theater Six Feet Apart! Performance is virtual, pay-per-view online.

MJTC's PROMISE OF AMERICA Features Jewish Composers' Greatest Songs

by A.A. Cristi — January 21, 2021

Did you know that it was Jewish composers who wrote some of your favorite songs? Whether it was Take Me Out to the Ball Game or Over the Rainbow, Piano Man or Send in the Clowns, to Da Doo Ron Ron or Hold On, some of the best-known songs ever written were written by Jewish composers.