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ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES, a programme of four short musicals by British composers and lyricists, will debut at the LOST Theatre in South London in November 2015.

ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES, a programme of four short musicals by British composers and lyricists, will debut at the LOST Theatre in South London in November 2015.

Ars Nova will continue its support of artists in the early stages of their professional careers through its wide array of unique development programs. Recognizing the critical need for performance as part of the development process, Ars Nova's programs bring bold, innovative new work to the stage all year long, through Project Residencies, concerts, readings, variety shows, workshops, festivals and full productions. Each season, Ars Nova provides audiences over a hundred opportunities to catch something extraordinary.

'Musical Speed Dating', an evening featuring the collaborations of the BMI class of 2013-2014, will play The Duplex on Monday, November 10 at 9:30 pm. The concert will showcase the new works of these up-and-coming writers, as performed by an all-star Broadway cast including Charissa Bertels (A Christmas Story), Ali Ewoldt (Les Mis), Arlo Hill (The Phantom of the Opera) and KJ Hippensteel (The Book of Mormon).

Next week, This Stage Limited is premiering London Omnibus, a programme of four new plays by London-based writers inspired by journeys through London. The show marks a return to writing for the stage for award-winning theatre, television and fiction writer Robert Shearman, who is perhaps best known for his work on the television show Doctor Who.

Next week, This Stage Limited is premiering London Omnibus, a programme of four new plays by London-based writers inspired by journeys through London. The show marks a return to writing for the stage for award-winning theatre, television and fiction writer Robert Shearman, who is perhaps best known for his work on the television show Doctor Who.

Premier development hub and acclaimed new work producer Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Renee Blinkwolt, Managing Director) is now accepting applications for Uncharted, its residency program for burgeoning music/theater makers.

Kathy Evans, Founding Executive Director, announced the nine musicals and twenty-six writers selected for the 2014 Rhinebeck Writers Retreat, its fourth year of providing working retreats for musical theatre writers. For nine consecutive weeks beginning June 29th, each writing team will have an individual weeklong residency in Rhinebeck, New York to write their musical. They are provided with a private home, transportation, food, and a stipend. All costs are fully funded by donors including The ASCAP Foundation, The Dramatists Guild Fund, and The Noel Coward Foundation. Writers participating this year include Broadway's Mindi Dickstein (Little Women), this year's Kleban Prize winner Nathan Tysen (Burnt Part Boys), and Peter Mills, past winner of the Kleban, Fred Ebb Award, and Richard Rodgers prize. The musicals' subjects cover 19th century nautical mysteries, 20th century fairy tales, a 1970's gay bar, and modern-day meth addicts. Every score is original and styles include 16th century Renaissance, big band, folk, rock, and electronic music.

Ars Nova announces a February and March lineup featuring exciting new comedy, music and theater programming.

Ars Nova announces a February and March lineup featuring exciting new comedy, music and theater programming.

The New Voices Collective will present NEW VOICES, NEW BLUE: A Celebration of Songs by Yale Musical Theatre Writers, Past and Present on Monday, April 15, at 8:00 p.m. The concert will explore work by some of Yale's most exciting and famous alumni, as well as current composers in the Shen Musical Theatre writing program at Yale University. An amazing cast of Broadway's finest voices will include Drew Gehling (Jersey Boys, On a Clear Day..., The Minister's Wife), Jenny Powers (Its A Bird...Its a Plane...Its Superman, Donnybrook, Grease, Little Women), Sally Wilfert (Assassins, Make Me A Song, See Rock City), and Michael Winther (Laramie Project Cycle, 33 Variations, Mamma Mia, Songs From An Unmade Bed) and J. Michael Zygo (Once, Rock of Ages), and will also feature emerging talent from Yale's musical theatre performance program.

Yale School of Drama (James Bundy, Dean; Victoria Nolan, Deputy Dean) presents SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, music and lyrics by Steven Sondheim, book by James Lapine, and directed by Ethan Heard, tonight, December 14 to December 20 at the University Theatre (222 York Street). Performances are Friday-Thursday at 8pm.

Yale School of Drama (James Bundy, Dean; Victoria Nolan, Deputy Dean) presents SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, music and lyrics by Steven Sondheim, book by James Lapine, and directed by Ethan Heard, December 14 to December 20 at the University Theatre (222 York Street). Performances are Friday-Thursday at 8pm.

Silk Road Rising to present the World Premiere of Re-Spiced: A Silk Road Cabaret, song and narrative selection by Jamil Khoury, directed by Steve Scott, musical direction by Ryan Brewster, and choreographed by Brenda Didier. Re-Spiced runs April 4 - May 6, 2012, in Pierce Hall at The Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W. Washington St, Chicago. Press opening is Saturday, April 7 at 4:00 pm.

The New Voices Collective is gearing up for IN DEVELOPMENT: New Songs from New Shows, New Voices' triumphant return to its original home at Peter Norton Symphony Space, this coming Monday, December 12, at 8:00 p.m. An incredible roster of composers have contributed songs from their new musicals, providing a 'sneak peek' at an interesting array of projects, such as Homemade Fusion by Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond and Bunnicula by Sam Davis and Mark Waldrop.

Based on the hugely popular TV comedy series, the stage version of 'Allo 'Allo! follows the adventures of Rene, the hapless cafe owner in war-torn occupied France, as he and his wife, Edith, struggle to keep for themselves a priceless portrait stolen by the Nazis and kept in a sausage in their cellar.

The Landor Theatre has announced three of the largest shows in musical theatre history for what is set to be their most ambitious and exciting season this Autumn. Carousel by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Gypsy by Styne, Laurents and Sondheim and Ragtime by Flaherty, Ahrens and McNally.

Adam Welsh is set to direct an urban adaptation of ROMEO AND JULIET at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London beginning July 14. The production will star Esther Smith and Kyle McPhail as Juliet and Romeo respectivly. Providing new original music will be Neil Layton with musical supervision by Michael Kantola.

Adam Welsh is set to direct an urban adaptation of ROMEO AND JULIET at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London beginning July 14. The production will star Esther Smith and Kyle McPhail as Juliet and Romeo respectivly. Providing new original music will be Neil Layton with musical supervision by Michael Kantola.

Adam Welsh is set to direct an urban adaptation of ROMEO AND JULIET at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London beginning July 14. The production will star Esther Smith and Kyle McPhail as Juliet and Romeo respectivly. Providing new original music will be Neil Layton with musical supervision by Michael Kantola.