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BroadwayWorld has just learned that bare, the movie is in the works from Tony nominated producers Hillary Butorac Weaver and Janet Billig Rich and Tony nominated director Kristin Hanggi at the helm. Hanggi was the original director of the musical and adapted the screenplay for the film.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre presents its 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, set for today, October 19, and tomorrow, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival kicked off yesterday, October 18, with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre announces additional casting for the 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival kicks off on Wednesday, October 18 with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre (Betsy King Militello, Executive Director) is thrilled to announce the line-up of directors and initial casting for the 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival kicks off on Wednesday, October 18 with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute.

The world of a charming songwriter is on the rocks in Daniel Zaitchik's contemporary new musical Darling Grenadine.

With an array of musical influences including musical storytellers like Billy Joel and Tom Waits, French classical composers and gospel music, Daniel Zaitchik's sound was bound to be unique. This recent Ed Kleban award winner brings his new musical DARLING GRENADINE to the Goodspeed's Terris Theatre beginning August 18. The musical, which centers on a jingle composer, Harry, his girlfriend, Louise and their life in Manhattan tells its story with a contemporary but classic MGM musical feel. I had the chance to sit down with Daniel and talk about his inspiration for the show, the creative path it has taken (including a recent workshop at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center), and his own creative process.

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Alyse Alan Louis in TEETH in concert by Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs on Sunday, September 17 at 9:30pm.

The world of a charming songwriter is on the rocks in Daniel Zaitchik's contemporary new musical Darling Grenadine.

Today, ET shares an exclusive first look at a number from ROMY AND MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION. The musical is currently running from June 8 to July 2 at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre, and stars Cortney Wolfson (KINKY BOOTS on Broadway) as Romy and Stephanie Renee Wall (Disney's FROZEN live) as Michele.

ROMY AND MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, starring Cortney Wolfson (Romy) and Stephanie Renee Wall (Michele), is making its world premiere at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. Watch Wolfson, Wall and the company sing 'Business Woman Special' in the video below!

ROMY AND MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, starring Cortney Wolfson (Romy) and Stephanie Renee Wall (Michele), is making its world premiere at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at footage from the show below!

This summer, two of the quirkiest and most endearing best friends in pop culture will make their musical theater debut at The 5th Avenue Theatre in the World Premiere production of Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, running June 8-July 2, 2017. Based on the 1997 cult hit film, Romy and Michele will star Cortney Wolfson, who previously starred in Kinky Boots on Broadway, as Romy and Stephanie Renee Wall, who starred as Elsa in Disney's Frozen Live, as Michele alongside a sensational cast of locally and nationally acclaimed actors. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the duo in costume below!

ROMY AND MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, starring Cortney Wolfson (Romy) and Stephanie Renee Wall (Michele), is making its world premiere at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at footage from the show below!

'ROMY AND MICHELE' star Stephanie Renee Wall (Michele) and the cast of Romy and Michele's High School Reunion perform 'I Invented Post-Its' at Spotlight Night for Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. Check out the video below!

Romy and Michele are headed back to high school for their reunion and we all know the shenanigans that await them, one of which is former outcast Sandy Frink. Watch Michael Thomas Grant sing his heart out in a number from the upcoming show!

'ROMY AND MICHELE' stars Cortney Wolfson (Romy) and Stephanie Renee Wall (Michele), along with bookwriter Robin Schiff and director Kristin Hanggi, took a moment to tell theatergoers why they should see this new musical, making its world premiere at the 5th Avenue Theatre this June. See what they had to say in the video below!

Romy and Michele's High School Reunion is in rehearsals at 5th Avenue Theatre, where it runs June 8 to July 2 at the historic venue in downtown Seattle. Go inside rehearsals with the company below!

Be among the first to watch the rad cast of Romy and Michele's High School Reunion during their very first read/sing rehearsal at The 5th Avenue Theatre! The 5th is proud to present this world premiere musical, the 18th new work on our stage since 2001. Check out the video below!

If you're excited for Romy and Michele's High School Reunion The Musical, watch this video featuring the stars of the show. Stephanie Wolfson and Cortney Wall headed into the studio to talk about what they're looking forward to, how they are similar to their characters, and give you a few hints as to what you will see on The 5th Avenue stage this summer.