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NAMT Festival of New Musicals Casting Announced: Kerry Butler, Kate Shindle, Rebecca Naomi Jones & More!
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 30, 2011

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today initial casting for the eight new musicals selected to be part of the 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

NYU Steinhardt Presents Sweet Smell of Success 9/29-10/3
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2011

Sweet Smell of Success, presented by NYU Steinhardt's Program in Vocal Performance, will have performances September 29 - October 3, 2011.

THE BUS Comes To 59E59 Theaters
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2011

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Starry Night Theater with the New York premiere of THE BUS, written by James Lantz and directed by John Simpkins.

NAMT Announces Creative Teams for 23rd Festival
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 12, 2011

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today the creative teams selected to be part of the 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

THE BUS Comes To 59E59 Theaters
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 12, 2011

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Starry Night Theater with the New York premiere of THE BUS, written by James Lantz and directed by John Simpkins.

NYU Steinhardt Presents Sweet Smell of Success 9/29-10/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 31, 2011

Sweet Smell of Success, presented by NYU Steinhardt's Program in Vocal Performance, will have performances September 29 - October 3, 2011.

TriArts Sharon Playhouse Presents LOVING LEO Reading 8/10
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2011

TriArts Sharon Playhouse (Sharon, CT) will present a reading of the new musical Loving Leo Wednesday night, August 10 at 7:30 PM in its Bok Gallery. Admission is $5. and no advance reservation is necessary. The reading is part of their 2011 New Works Readings and Concerts Series, which has included Whiskey Songs (by Joe Iconis) and When We Met (Music/ Lyrics by Julianne Wick Davis, Book by Dan Collins). Artistic Director John Simpkins oversees the summer series.

Barrington Stage Musical Theatre Lab Hosts Cabaret HELL RAISERS 8/11-13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 9, 2011

Barrington Stage Company's Musical Theatre Lab under the direction of William Finn, Musical Theatre Lab Artistic Producer, Julianne Boyd, Artistic Director, and Tristan Willson, Managing Director, presents the cabaret, Hell Raisers: A Night of Songs by Joe Iconis, for four performances - Thursday, August 11 at 8pm, Friday, August 12 at 8pm, and Saturday, August 13 at 8pm and 10pm at BSC Stage 2 (36 Linden Street, Pittsfield).

TriArts Sharon Playhouse Presents LOVING LEO Reading 8/10
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 8, 2011

TriArts Sharon Playhouse (Sharon, CT) will present a reading of the new musical Loving Leo Wednesday night, August 10 at 7:30 PM in its Bok Gallery. Admission is $5. and no advance reservation is necessary. The reading is part of their 2011 New Works Readings and Concerts Series, which has included Whiskey Songs (by Joe Iconis) and When We Met (Music/ Lyrics by Julianne Wick Davis, Book by Dan Collins). Artistic Director John Simpkins oversees the summer series.

TriArts Sharon Playhouse Presents HAIRSPRAY 8/4-21
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2011

TriArts Sharon Playhouse produces the feel-good musical Hairspray, beginning performances on August 4.

Iconis’ Whiskey Songs to Play TriArts Sharon Playhouse 7/30
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2011

TriArts Sharon Playhouse (Sharon, CT) presents Whiskey Songs: A Night with Joe Iconis and Family for two shows only on Saturday, July 30 at 5pm and 8pm.

TriArts Sharon Playhouse Presents HAIRSPRAY 8/4-21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 29, 2011

TriArts Sharon Playhouse produces the feel-good musical Hairspray, beginning performances on August 4.

RENT to Open at TriArts Sharon, 7/15
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2011

The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical Rent is set to open at TriArts Sharon Playhouse on Friday, July 15. Artistic Director John Simpkins directs a cast of 18 in the rock musical that has achieved international fame and is currently preparing to open a New York revival Off-Broadway.

Iconis’ Whiskey Songs to Play TriArts Sharon Playhouse 7/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 19, 2011

TriArts Sharon Playhouse (Sharon, CT) presents Whiskey Songs: A Night with Joe Iconis and Family for two shows only on Saturday, July 30 at 5pm and 8pm.

F#@KING UP EVERYTHING Plays at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2011

The New Musical Foundation and Off The Leash Productions are proud to announce that David Eric Davis' and Sam Forman's critically-acclaimed F#@KING UP EVERYTHING will premiere as part of the 2011 Capital Fringe Festival.

Jan Leigh Herndon Leads TriArts Sharon Playhouse 42nd STREET, Closes 7/10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2011

Jan Leigh Herndon heads the cast of TriArts Sharon Playhouse's production of 42nd Street, running June 23- July 10.

RENT to Open at TriArts Sharon, 7/15
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 7, 2011

The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical Rent is set to open at TriArts Sharon Playhouse on Friday, July 15. Artistic Director John Simpkins directs a cast of 18 in the rock musical that has achieved international fame and is currently preparing to open a New York revival Off-Broadway.

TriArts Sharon Playhouse Presents WHEN WE MET Reading Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2011

TriArts Sharon Playhouse (Sharon, CT) presents a reading of the new musical When We Met tonight at 7:30 PM in its Bok Gallery. Admission is $5. and no advance reservation is necessary.

Jan Leigh Herndon Leads TriArts Sharon Playhouse 42nd STREET 6/23-7/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 13, 2011

Jan Leigh Herndon heads the cast of TriArts Sharon Playhouse's production of 42nd Street, running June 23- July 10.

TriArts Sharon Playhouse Announces 2011 Readings and Concerts
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 8, 2011

TriArts Sharon Playhouse (Sharon, CT) is pleased to announce their 2011 New Works Readings and Concerts.

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