Jim Bray News

Tickets now on sale for The National Women's Theatre Festival production of DANCE NATION, a frenzied fantasia following a pre-teen competitive dance team as they claw their way cross-country to the national finals.

Don't miss the Broadway studded cast of Elf: The Musical at the North Carolina Theatre. Follow Buddy's hilarious journey as he spreads Christmas cheer and helps New Yorkers remember the true meaning of Christmas. Get your tickets now!

Cobb PARKS and the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre are returning to live theatre with William Finn's A NEW BRAIN in September. This rarely-produced musical features ten actors and seven musicians. It runs for just two performances, September 16 & 17.

Viewing a new theatrical production is always an intriguing experience. This is especially true if the offering is a musical and has not had many workshops or readings. It is in these venues that the material is tested and adjusted based on reviewer and audience reactions.

On April 15, 2009, 'Next to Normal' opened on Broadway. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize, the Tony for Best Musical and to become part of a small group of musicals including 'Rent,' 'Spring Awakening,' 'Dear Evan Hansen,' 'Come From Away,' 'The Band's Visit' and 'Hamilton' which would change the nature of the American musical from pure entertainment to 'message musicals,' which tell tales of significant social relevance including examining such topics as mental and physical illness, rape, political intrigue, historical conflicts and suicide.

New Light Theater Project will present a special two-night engagement at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on 42nd Street for 2 nights only: November 2 and 6 at 7:00PM.

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).

TGP, LLC announces casting for a stage reading of a new rock musical: The Great Pretender. The Great Pretender, is inspired by the story of one of the most talented and influential singers in rock history; Freddie Mercury. The stage reading is planned for March 2011.

Vocal powerhouses Ritter Hanz and Kevin Smith Kirkwood performed their new cabaret, 'Comme Tu Veux,' Monday and Tuesday, September 22nd and 23rd at the 42nd Street's acclaimed Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Vocal powerhouses, Ritter Hanz and Kevin Smith Kirkwood are proud to be back in NYC for two nights only to delight audiences with their new cabaret, 'Comme Tu Veux,' performing Monday and Tuesday, September 22nd and 23rd at the 42nd Street's acclaimed Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Vocal powerhouses, Ritter Hanz and Kevin Smith Kirkwood are proud to be back in NYC for two nights only to delight audiences with their new cabaret, 'Comme Tu Veux,' performing Monday and Tuesday, September 22nd and 23rd at the 42nd Street's acclaimed Laurie Beechman Theatre.

As part of Dixon Place HOT! Festival, KeiTriK Productions will present And/or, four dark comedies (and one live music video) written by Stan Richardson and directed by Ben Rimalower, from August 2nd through 19th