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Joseph Hayward

 

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Director of theatre and live events. (read complete bio)
Photos: The Cast of CHEEK TO CHEEK Celebrates Opening Night Photo Photos: The Cast of CHEEK TO CHEEK Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 23, 2022

The York Theatre Company, in association with Riki Kane Larimer, presents an encore limited return engagement of the hit Off-Broadway musical Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood, a song and dance celebration featuring the music and lyrics of the legendary Irving Berlin which premiered last Fall. Go inside opening night in the photos here!

The York Theatre Company to Present Diane Love & Jay Nickerson in LOVE ONLINE at the  Photo The York Theatre Company to Present Diane Love & Jay Nickerson in LOVE ONLINE at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2022

The York Theatre Company will present a limited engagement of Love Online, a cabaret conceived and scripted by Diane Love, featuring songs from Broadway to Country. Love Online has two performances on Wednesday October 19 and November 2. All performances are at 7PM with doors opening at 6PM at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Photos: Opening Night of PENELOPE at the York Theatre Company Photo Photos: Opening Night of PENELOPE at the York Theatre Company
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 8, 2022

The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy. Find out more about the production, cast and creative team plus how to get tickets.

Photos: Meet the Cast and Creative Team of PENELOPE, OR HOW THE ODYSSEY WAS REALLY WR Photo Photos: Meet the Cast and Creative Team of PENELOPE, OR HOW THE ODYSSEY WAS REALLY WRITTEN
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 4, 2022

The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg (York’s  Desperate Measures), and music by Stephen Weiner (The Rivals), directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby (York’s Lolita, My Love), with music direction and orchestrations by David Hancock Turner.

Laura Osnes and Veanne Cox to Host Virtual Premiere of MARRY HARRY, An Original Movie Photo Laura Osnes and Veanne Cox to Host Virtual Premiere of MARRY HARRY, An Original Movie Musical
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2020

The Dog Lives Productions and Streaming Musicals will partner with FoodTank to present a free virtual opening night on Friday, May 22 for the original romantic musical comedy, Marry Harry.

Veanne Cox and Laura Osnes to Co-Host Virtual Premiere of MARRY HARRY Photo Veanne Cox and Laura Osnes to Co-Host Virtual Premiere of MARRY HARRY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2020

The Dog Lives Productions and Streaming Musicals will partner with FoodTank to present a free virtual opening night on Friday, May 22 for the original romantic musical comedy, Marry Harry.

Streaming Musicals to Present Movie Musical MARRY HARRY Photo Streaming Musicals to Present Movie Musical MARRY HARRY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2020

Streaming Musicals' next streaming production will be the original romantic musical comedy, Marry Harry. Premiere date will be announced in coming days. Sign up for details at www.MarryHarry.com. 

I SPY A SPY Will Close Off-Broadway August 10 Photo I SPY A SPY Will Close Off-Broadway August 10
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2019

Producer Eric Krebs announced today that I Spy a Spy: A Declassified Musical, the new musical-comedy by SoHee Youn and Jamie Jackson will end its engagement at The Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street-between 9th and 10th Avenues) following the evening performance on Saturday, August 10th, 2019. I Spy a Spy began performances July 6th, 2019 with the official opening on July 18th. It will have played 10 preview and 26 regular performances.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of I SPY A SPY Photo Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of I SPY A SPY
by Linda Lenzi - Jul 19, 2019

I Spy A Spy, a new (declassified) musical comedy, with book and lyrics by Jamie Jackson and book & music by SoHee Youn, directed and choreographed by Bill Castellino (Cagney, Desperate Measures) with musical direction by Dan Pardo (Amazing Grace) just opened at The Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues).

Photo Flash: Go Undercover with a First Look at I SPY A SPY Photo Photo Flash: Go Undercover with a First Look at I SPY A SPY
by Julie Musbach - Jul 10, 2019

Get a first look at the Off Broadway premiere of I Spy A Spy, a new (declassified) musical comedy, with book and lyrics by Jamie Jackson and book & music by SoHee Youn, directed and choreographed by Bill Castellino

One Day Delay For Off Broadway Premiere of I SPY A SPY Photo One Day Delay For Off Broadway Premiere of I SPY A SPY
by Marianka Swain - Jul 3, 2019

Due to technical issues (or spy interference) the Off Broadway premiere of I Spy A Spy, a new (declassified) musical comedy, with book and lyrics by Jamie Jackson and book & music by SoHee Youn, directed and choreographed by Bill Castellino (Cagney, Desperate Measures) with musical direction by Dan Pardo (Amazing Grace) will now begin its limited engagement (through September 21) at The Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Saturday, July 6th at 8pm. The show will have its official opening on Thursday, July 18th at 7pm.

Photo Flash: Meet The Cast of I SPY A SPY At The Theatre At St. Clement's Photo Photo Flash: Meet The Cast of I SPY A SPY At The Theatre At St. Clement's
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2019

Meet the cast of the Off Broadway premiere of I Spy A Spy, a new (declassified) musical comedy, with book and lyrics by Jamie Jackson and book & music by SoHee Youn, directed and choreographed by Bill Castellino (Cagney, Desperate Measures) with musical direction by Dan Pardo(Amazing Grace).

Cast and Creative Announced for Off-Broadway Premiere of I SPY A SPY Photo Cast and Creative Announced for Off-Broadway Premiere of I SPY A SPY
by Julie Musbach - Jun 3, 2019

Producer Eric Krebs announced today the full cast and creative team for the Off Broadway premiere of I Spy A Spy, a new (declassified) musical comedy, with book and lyrics by Jamie Jackson and book & music by SoHee Youn

To Open Its 91st Season, The St. Bart's Players Presents YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU Photo To Open Its 91st Season, The St. Bart's Players Presents YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2018

The St. Bart's Players, NYC's award-winning, longest-running community theater group, proudly presents Moss Hart and George Kaufman's classic, life-affirming comedy in three acts, You Can't Take It With You to kick off its 91st Season.

Christian Borle Set to Direct Industry Reading of POPCORN FALLS Photo Christian Borle Set to Direct Industry Reading of POPCORN FALLS
by Julie Musbach - Feb 26, 2018

POPCORN FALLS, a new comedy by playwright/actor James Hindman, will hold a private industry reading on March 2nd in NYC under the direction of two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle and starring James Hindman (OCEAN'S 8, IRON FIST) and Tom Souhrada (MARY POPPINS, KINKY BOOTS).

Photo Coverage: DESPERATE MEASURES Celebrates its 100th Performance Photo Photo Coverage: DESPERATE MEASURES Celebrates its 100th Performance
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 29, 2017

The clever, funny and hilarious new musical Desperate Measures, with book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina) and music by David Friedman (Scandalous), presented by The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), in association with Pat Flicker Addiss and Cecilia Lin& Hu Guo, celebrated its 100th performance yesterday afternoon, December 28! BroadwayWorld attended the celebration and you can check out photos below!

DESPERATE MEASURES Heads Into Final Weeks, Closing December 31 Photo DESPERATE MEASURES Heads Into Final Weeks, Closing December 31
by Julie Musbach - Dec 21, 2017

Final Weeks! The clever, funny and hilarious new musical Desperate Measures, with book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina)and music by David Friedman (Scandalous), presented by The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), in association with Pat Flicker Addiss and Cecilia Lin & Hu Guo, concludes its thrice-extended run on Sunday afternoon, December 31, 2017 at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (619 Lexington Avenue, entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue) where performances began September 19, 2017. Desperate Measures will celebrate its milestone 100th performance on Thursday afternoon, December 28!

York Theatre Company Presents DESPERATE AFTER DARK, A Cabaret Celebrating The Songs O Photo York Theatre Company Presents DESPERATE AFTER DARK, A Cabaret Celebrating The Songs Of David Friedman
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2017

It's a cabaret! The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director) will present a ONE NIGHT ONLY, special event Desperate After Dark, a cabaret of song celebrating the music of David Friedman, following the performance of Desperate Measures, the new hit musical with book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg and music by Mr. Friedman, late night on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 beginning at 10:00PM onstage at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (619 Lexington Avenue, entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue).

Lee Roy Reams, Randy Rainbow, Randy Harrison, Well-Strung and More Join Roster for Yo Photo Lee Roy Reams, Randy Rainbow, Randy Harrison, Well-Strung and More Join Roster for York's 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Gala
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2017

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, has added Samantha Bruce (The Fantasticks), Ava Della Pietra (School of Rock), Julian Fleisher (February House), Randy Harrison (Cabaret), Samantha Massell (Fiddler on the Roof), Randy Rainbow (Viral Video Sensation), Lee Roy Reams (42nd Street), Ben Rimalower (Bad with Money), the HOT singing string quartet Well-Strung, and The Manhattan School of Music Musical Theatre Ensemble (Judith Clurman, Director) to the line-up of Broadway performers who will honor legendary musical theatre writing team Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt (The Fantasticks, I Do! I Do!, 110 in the Shade, Celebration) with the 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre at the 26th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala on Monday evening, December 4, 2017 at The Asia Society (725 Park Avenue).

DESPERATE MEASURES Extends for a Knee-Slappin' Third Time at York Theatre Company Photo DESPERATE MEASURES Extends for a Knee-Slappin' Third Time at York Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2017

New York is getting more and more desperate! Due to popular demand, The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, in association with Pat Flicker Addiss, has put a new block of tickets on sale for the clever, funny and hilarious new musical Desperate Measures, with book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina) and music by David Friedman (Scandalous).

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