John Simpkins News

Join Joe Iconis and his merry band of musical theater punks in their Second Annual insane celebration of all things red and green, wherein Joe and his friends learn the true meaning of Christmas. Featuring brand new holiday songs, old favorites, tiny elves, enormous reindeer, an inebriated Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and an ungodly number of candy canes, this promises to be the happiest and wildest holiday hoedown you've ever seen.

Join Joe Iconis and his merry band of musical theater punks in their Second Annual insane celebration of all things red and green, wherein Joe and his friends learn the true meaning of Christmas. Featuring brand new holiday songs, old favorites, tiny elves, enormous reindeer, an inebriated Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and an ungodly number of candy canes, this promises to be the happiest and wildest holiday hoedown you've ever seen.

Join Joe Iconis and his merry band of musical theater punks in their Second Annual insane celebration of all things red and green, wherein Joe and his friends learn the true meaning of Christmas. Featuring brand new holiday songs, old favorites, tiny elves, enormous reindeer, an inebriated Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and an ungodly number of candy canes, this promises to be the happiest and wildest holiday hoedown you've ever seen.

Composer John Kander and Bookwriter Terrence McNally participated in a pre-show discussion about the creation and history of their musical Kiss of the Spider Woman. The event took place at New York University's Frederick Loewe Theatre on Monday, October 5 at 6:30pm and was held in conjunction with that evening's 8pm performance. That evening also marked 'Industry Night' at the NYU performance of the musical.

New York University's Steinhardt school is presenting Kander, Ebb and McNally's dark masterpiece this weekend.

New York University's Program in Vocal Performance will produce Kiss of the Spider Woman Oct. 1 through Oct. 5, 2009 at the Frederick Loewe Theatre at 35 West 4th Street. Based on the Manuel Puig novel El Beso de la Mujer Araña, the show features a score by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Terrence McNally.

Composer John Kander and book-writer Terrence McNally will be participating in a pre-show discussion about the creation and history of their musical Kiss of the Spider Woman. The event will take place at New York University's Frederick Loewe Theatre on Monday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in conjunction with that evening's 8 p.m. performance.

Composer John Kander and book-writer Terrence McNally will be participating in a pre-show discussion about the creation and history of their musical Kiss of the Spider Woman. The event will take place at New York University's Frederick Loewe Theatre on Monday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in conjunction with that evening's 8 p.m. performance.

New York University's Program in Vocal Performance will produce KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Oct. 1 through Oct. 5, 2009 at the Frederick Loewe Theatre at 35 West 4th Street. Based on the Manuel Puig novel 'El Beso de la Mujer Araña', the show features a score by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Terrence McNally.

New York University's Program in Vocal Performance will produce Kiss of the Spider Woman Oct. 1 through Oct. 5, 2009 at the Frederick Loewe Theatre at 35 West 4th Street. Based on the Manuel Puig novel El Beso de la Mujer Araña, the show features a score by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Terrence McNally.

New York University's Program in Vocal Performance will produce Kiss of the Spider Woman Oct. 1 through Oct. 5, 2009 at the Frederick Loewe Theatre at 35 West 4th Street. Based on the Manuel Puig novel El Beso de la Mujer Araña, the show features a score by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Terrence McNally.

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) and Executive Director Kathy Evans announced the writers for the Songwriters Showcase, which will be Co-hosted by David Zippel & Dee Hoty as well as additional casting for the eight musicals in the 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals at New World Stages (340 West 50th St) on Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20, 2009.

New York University's Program in Vocal Performance will produce KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Oct. 1 through Oct. 5, 2009 at the Frederick Loewe Theatre at 35 West 4th Street. Based on the Manuel Puig novel 'El Beso de la Mujer Araña', the show features a score by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Terrence McNally.

Director and teacher John Simpkins talks about directing college students through adult stories, working with Joe Iconis and guiding the next generation of musical theater artists.

Composer John Kander and book-writer Terrence McNally will be participating in a pre-show discussion about the creation and history of their musical Kiss of the Spider Woman. The event will take place at New York University's Frederick Loewe Theatre on Monday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in conjunction with that evening's 8 p.m. performance.

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) and Executive Director Kathy Evans announced the directors, music directors and preliminary casts for the eight musicals being presented as 45-minute staged readings for its 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals at New World Stages (340 West 50th St) on Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20, 2009.

New York University's Program in Vocal Performance will produce Kiss of the Spider Woman Oct. 1 through Oct. 5, 2009 at the Frederick Loewe Theatre at 35 West 4th Street. Based on the Manuel Puig novel El Beso de la Mujer Araña, the show features a score by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Terrence McNally.

New York University's Program in Vocal Performance will produce KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Oct. 1 through Oct. 5, 2009 at the Frederick Loewe Theatre at 35 West 4th Street. Based on the Manuel Puig novel 'El Beso de la Mujer Araña', the show features a score by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Terrence McNally.

Next Thing You Know plays Monday, July 27 at 7 PM and 9:30 PM at Ars Nova

Next Thing You Know plays Monday, July 27 at 7 PM and 9:30 PM at Ars Nova