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The Yale Institute for Music Theatre announces the creative teams and casting for the two original book musicals, Afterland, music and lyrics by Benjamin Velez and book and lyrics by Kathryn Hathaway, and Clouds are Pillows for the Moon, music by Tidtaya Sinutoke and book and lyrics by Ty Defoe, which will be developed in an intensive lab setting in New Haven, June 3-15. The Institute culminates with open rehearsal readings of each project, presented as part of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, on June 14 and 15.

The Yale Institute for Music Theatre announces the creative teams and casting for the two original book musicals, Afterland, music and lyrics by Benjamin Velez and book and lyrics by Kathryn Hathaway, and Clouds are Pillows for the Moon, music by Tidtaya Sinutoke and book and lyrics by Ty Defoe, which will be developed in an intensive lab setting in New Haven, June 3-15. The Institute culminates with open rehearsal readings of each project, presented as part of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, on June 14 and 15.

Broadway veterans James Moye and Victor Hawks will team with Tony nominee Annaleigh Ashford (Kinky Boots) and other top Broadway performers at the annual New Year's Eve extravaganza at Tony's DiNapoli at Times Square tonight.

Broadway veteran James Moye, now appearing in Silence! The Musical, will perform with leading man Santino Fontana (Cinderella, Billy Elliot), Tony nominee Nancy Opel (Urinetown) and Heidi Blickenstaff (Title of Show) at the annual New Year's Eve extravaganza at Tony's DiNapoli at Times Square tonight.

The quirky and comic musical revue 'Awesomer & Awesomer!!!: The Songs of Phoebe Kreutz' returned for another run of performances at the Triad (158 W. 72nd St.) yesterday, September 17, with a second performance on September 23 at at 7pm. Check out photos from the concert below!

Selections from SYMPATHY JONES - The New Secret Agent Musical includes 11 songs from the new 1960s-set adventure comedy about a young woman who wants to be a spy, written by Masi Asare (composer/lyricist) and Brooke Pierce (bookwriter).

Due to popular demand, the quirky and comic musical revue 'Awesomer & Awesomer!!!: The Songs of Phoebe Kreutz' returns for another performance at the Triad (158 W. 72nd St.) on Monday, October 17th at 7:00pm.

Due to popular demand, the quirky and comic musical revue 'Awesomer & Awesomer!!!: The Songs of Phoebe Kreutz' returns for another performance at the Triad (158 W. 72nd St.) on Monday, October 17th at 7:00pm.

The quirky and comic musical revue 'Awesomer & Awesomer!!!: The Songs of Phoebe Kreutz' returns for another run of performances at the Triad (158 W. 72nd St.) on tonight at 7:00pm.

The quirky and comic musical revue 'Awesomer & Awesomer!!!: The Songs of Phoebe Kreutz' returns for another run of performances at the Triad (158 W. 72nd St.) on Monday, September 26th & Tuesday, September 27th at 7:00pm.

The quirky and comic musical revue 'Awesomer & Awesomer!!!: The Songs of Phoebe Kreutz' returns for another run of performances at the Triad (158 W. 72nd St.) on Monday, September 26th & Tuesday, September 27th at 7:00pm.

Adam Halpin from Broadway's Glory Days joins the cast of this new musical revue. The comic and quirky music of award-winning composer/lyricist Phoebe Kreutz will be highlighted in the upcoming revue, Awesomer & Awesomer!!, which will premiere at Don't Tell Mama's(343 W. 46th St.) on Sunday, May 1st at 8:00 pm

Adam Halpin from Broadway's Glory Days joins the cast of this new musical revue. The comic and quirky music of award-winning composer/lyricist Phoebe Kreutz will be highlighted in the upcoming revue, Awesomer & Awesomer!!, which will premiere at Don't Tell Mama's(343 W. 46th St.) on Sunday, May 1st at 8:00 pm

Repertwa (http://repertwa.com), a new website aimed at contemporary Musical Theatre composers, performers, collectors and enthusiasts has gone live. Repertwa is an online store where composers can sell their sheet music, recordings and backing tracks to an audience looking for new and exciting material may otherwise be difficult to find.

Broadway veteran James Moye, now headlining Million Dollar Quartet, will perform with Victor Hawks (South Pacific, Les Miserables) at the annual New Year's Eve extravaganza at Tony's DiNapoli at Times Square tonight.

Some of the greatest rock anthems of the 70's, 80's and 90's take center stage in the new rock cabaret musical POWER BALLADZ, debuting Off-Broadway at the Midtown Theatre (163 W. 46 St.) in Manhattan, which opened officially last night, August 20th.

Some of the greatest rock anthems of the 70's, 80's and 90's take center stage in the new rock cabaret musical POWER BALLADZ, debuting Off-Broadway at the Midtown Theatre (163 W. 46 St.) in Manhattan, with previews starting August 5th prior to an official press opening on August 19th. Not your typical theater experience, POWER BALLADZ is a 90-minute rock tribute that gives audiences the chance to unleash their inner rock star: part comedy, part interactive game show, and a genuine joy ride through the music and legend of rock songs by powerhouse bands such as Guns 'N' Roses, Journey, Heart, Queens, Bon Jovi, Styx and more. POWER BALLADZ is created by Mike Todaro and Dan Nycklemoe with Peter Rothstein and written by Mr. Todaro and Mr. Nycklemoe.

Some of the greatest rock anthems of the 70's, 80's and 90's take center stage in the new rock cabaret musical POWER BALLADZ, debuting Off-Broadway at the Midtown Theatre (163 W. 46 St.) in Manhattan, with previews starting August 5th prior to an official press opening on August 19th. Not your typical theater experience, POWER BALLADZ is a 90-minute rock tribute that gives audiences the chance to unleash their inner rock star: part comedy, part interactive game show, and a genuine joy ride through the music and legend of rock songs by powerhouse bands such as Guns 'N' Roses, Journey, Heart, Queens, Bon Jovi, Styx and more. POWER BALLADZ is created by Mike Todaro and Dan Nycklemoe with Peter Rothstein and written by Mr. Todaro and Mr. Nycklemoe.

Some of the greatest rock anthems of the 70's, 80's and 90's take center stage in the new rock cabaret musical POWER BALLADZ, debuting Off-Broadway at the Midtown Theatre (163 W. 46 St.) in Manhattan, with previews starting August 5th prior to an official press opening on August 19th.

POWER BALLADZ - the new rock and roll cabaret musical that features some of the most unforgettable rock anthems of the 70's 80's and 90's - will begin its Off-Broadway run at the Midtown Theater (163 W. 46 St. in Times Square) in August with a series of special weekly events that call to mind the fads, fashions and zeitgeist of that era in pop culture.