Jessica Murphy News

The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team for MADAGASCAR – A MUSICAL ADVENTURE. Performances are now underway. Learn more here!

Virginia Opera, in collaboration with the Richmond Symphony, will present the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia, composed by Damien Geter on a libretto by Jessica Murphy Moo, with mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves as Stage Director.

Visconti Arts has announced the signing of composer, conductor and bass-baritone Damien Geter as well as the Darshan Trio, comprised of pianist Dominic Cheli, violinist Vijay Gupta and cellist Yoshika Masuda.

Catch the Seaglass Theater Company's presentation of NOT AFRAID TO DARE, a concert featuring Black composers' contributions to classical music. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Seattle Opera has unveiled its 2024/25 season. Learn about the productions and see how to purchase tickets!

Composer, conductor, and bass-baritone Damien Geter has revealed his 2023-2024 season.

The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL TYA. Performances will begin on Saturday, April 1, 2023, and will run through Sunday, April 30, 2023.

The John W. Engeman Theater announced the cast and creative team for SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL TYA. Performances will begin on Saturday, April 1, 2023, and will run through Sunday, April 30, 2023.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

This 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.

Lyric Opera of Chicago today announced the company’s 2022/23 Season, featuring productions of classic operas, a continuing long-term focus on developing and presenting new work, plus the return of Lyric’s annual spring musical.

Kentucky Opera has announced its Brown-Forman 2021/22 season highlighting community and artistic partners, as well as key themes of Faith, Justice and Family that resonated throughout Kentucky Opera’s 2020/21 virtual season.

Seattle Opera is introducing “single tickets” to its 2021 streaming productions of Don Giovanni, Flight, and Tosca—plus a bonus reprise of The Elixir of Love. This is the company’s first foray into pay-per-view streaming content, which can be enjoyed by opera lovers worldwide.

Lyric Opera of Chicago announces its latest opera for young people, Earth to Kenzie. This new Lyric commission, created especially for children ages 7-12 by composer Frances Pollock and librettist Jessica Murphy Moo, shows just how far your imagination can take you.

The Hangar Theatre Company continues its KIDDSTUFF season with the world premiere of Unicorn Girl by award-winning playwright and Ithaca College professor Saviana Stanescu. Directed by Sharifa Elkady, Unicorn Girl will be presented from Thursday, July 25, through Saturday, July 27, with two performances each day at 10 am and 12 noon.

Lyric Unlimited, the branch of Lyric Opera of Chicago devoted to education, community engagement, and new artistic initiatives, is excited to announce its latest original opera for young audiences, Earth to Kenzie. Written by composer Frances Pollock with librettist Jessica Murphy Moo, and directed by Jess McLeod, this new opera was created specifically for kids ages 7-12.

When Theatre Three announced that William Gibson's The Miracle Worker was on the docket for this season, I knew it was going to be outstanding. The well-known tale is about Helen Keller, a deaf, blind, and mute child and her teacher Annie Sullivan. If you haven't read it, you may be familiar with the Patty Duke/Ann Bancroft movie. It shows a small part of how Helen was as a child; spoiled, pitied, and wild. Noticing Helen's potential, Annie plans to teach Helen a host of things like decorum and language. It is her hope that her tutelage will guide Helen to be independent.

THE MIRACLE WORKER by William Gibson comes to Theatre Three on April 6th - 28th.