Jan McArt News

Lynn University welcomed renowned singer, actress and recording artist Christien Andreas last night with her acclaimed show, PIAF-No Regrets. Christine brings to life the triumphs and heartbreaks of the famed French chanteuse, in her own words and those of her friends-and of course-her music.

GFour Productions, producers of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL and Tony-nominated FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, today announced the addition of Don Most, known for his role as Ralph Malph in the hit TV show HAPPY DAYS, to the all-star cast of the new play MIDDLETOWN, an exhilarating and universal depiction of love, life and friendship, and how each endures through the roller coaster of life.

Anka Palitz, The Actors Fund National Ambassador Vice Chair and founder of the Heart & Soul Gala was honored at the Gala's 10th Anniversary in Palm Beach at The Breakers last night, along with Gillian Murphy, Principal Dancer with the American Ballet Theatre and Ethan Stiefel, Principal guest instructor at the American Ballet Theatre. Tony and Emmy Award winning actress/singer/dancer Bebe Neuwirth hosted The Actors Fund event which featured performances by local Florida dancers.

Don Most, known for his role as Ralph Malph in the hit TV show HAPPY DAYS, joins the all-star cast of the new play MIDDLETOWN, an exhilarating and universal depiction of love, life and friendship, and how each endures through the roller coaster of life. Launched in partnership with Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pa., and Delaware Theatre Company in Wilmington, Del., MIDDLETOWN will premiere at these venues after a run at the Smith Center in Las Vegas starting March 31, 2019. Additional cities to be announced.

Jon Robertson, dean of Lynn University's Conservatory of Music and Philharmonia guest conductor, today invited the public to attend 12 musical events this March and April, including three performances of the classic Lerner and Loewe musical Paint Your Wagon, and the Class of 2019 in concert.

Producer Jan McArt, director of theatre arts program development, and Jon Robertson, dean of Lynn University's Conservatory of Music and Philharmonia guest conductor, today announced the upcoming staged concert version of the classic Lerner and Loewe musical Paint Your Wagon. A collaborative performance by the Lynn Philharmonia Orchestra and the Live at Lynn Theatre Series, this musical features a full cast of professional stage performers who bring the delightful show to life.

GFour Productions, producers of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL and Tony-nominated FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, is gearing up to launch the world premiere of the new play MIDDLETOWN, an exhilarating and universal depiction of love, life, and friendship; and how each endures through the roller coaster of life.

Lynn University and Jan McArt, producer and director of theatre arts program development, today announced Farce and Away by Michael McKeever will be replaced by Standing at the Gates of Janus by Tony Finstrom.

Jon Robertson, dean of Lynn University's Conservatory of Music and Philharmonia guest conductor, today invited the public to attend six musical events this February and March, including three performances of the classic Lerner and Loewe musical Paint Your Wagon.

Two legends of the art form of Cabaret KT Sullivan & Steve Ross sang the music and lyrics of Noel Coward which were weaved together by reciting the numerous descriptive letters the playwright/composer/performer wrote to his mother and others. This captivating and elegant evening was written and introduced by Barry Day, the Literary Advisor to the Noel Coward Estate, who has written extensively about Sir Noel Coward. His writings include, The Complete Verse, The Letters of Noel Coward, Coward on Film Coward Coward Screenplays and the forthcoming Coward on Theatre.

Lynn University was host to the 2012 final presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney and tickets were of course very difficult to obtain for the 'entertaining' evening and the wait list was long. For last night's performance by songstress Deborah Silver tickets were also difficult to obtain with a long wait list, however there was no debate about the display of talents by the Florida based entertainer.

Lynn University and Jan McArt, producer and director of theatre arts program development, invite theater fans to this season's second Jan McArt's New Play Readings show, Agent of Change by Greg Burdick.

The Friends of the Lynn University Conservatory of Music will host the 16th annual Gingerbread Holiday Concert, a popular musical tradition at the Boca Raton Resort and Club, Dec. 9.

Lynn University's College of Arts and Sciences today announced the second production by its new Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in drama program. The B.F.A. in drama is the most prestigious undergraduate degree available for theater students. Lynn's program offers students concentrated theatrical training that prepares them to work professionally in theater, movies, television and musicals.

Lynn University and Jan McArt, producer and director of theatre arts program development, today promoted the five musical shows that will be presented in 2019 through Libby Dodson's Live at Lynn Theatre Series.

Lynn University and Jan McArt, producer and director of theatre arts program development, today announced that the popular Mabel Mercer Foundation's Cabaret at Lincoln Center Comes to Live at Lynn series will return for a third season on five Wednesdays January through May. Leading cabaret artists will present intimate evenings of song, story and joie de vivre in the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center.

Jon Robertson, dean of Lynn University's Conservatory of Music and Philharmonia guest conductor, today invited the public to attend 17 musical performances this December and January, including the 16th annual Gingerbread Holiday Concert and 13th annual New Music Festival.

Jan McArt, producer and director of Lynn University's theatre arts program development welcomed an old friend and former protege Richard H. Blake to Libby Dodson's Live at Lynn Theatre Series last night and Broadwayworld was there for his exciting show.

Jan McArt, producer and director of Lynn University's theatre arts program development, is welcoming an old friend and former protege to this season's popular Libby Dodson's Live at Lynn Theatre Series.

Lynn University and Jan McArt, producer and director of theatre arts program development, today announced a change to the opening show of this season's Jan McArt's New Play Readings. The Diamond Girl by Tony Finstrom, originally slated for next Monday evening, is being replaced by another new play, Glory Hallelujah, Here Comes Sidney! by Jay Stuart.