Michael Barnard News

Americano! – a record-setting musical based on the life of a DREAMer –finalized an agreement with New York City-based Amas Musical Theatre to co-produce a live production of Americano!, starting with a two-week workshop in Fall, 2021.

Americano! – a musical production based on the life of a DREAMer – has reached out to the incoming Biden Administration via a letter sent December 2, 2020 to propose a special performance at The White House. It would help celebrate President-Elect Joe Biden’s pending reversal of President Donald Trump’s policies.

New York Theatre Barn will host a free live stream of its New Works Series on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 at 7PM EDT, featuring excerpts from the new musicals Tenn and ¡Americano!. The 45-minute presentation will also feature a conversation with the creators of the new musicals.

New York Theatre Barn will continue to host weekly free live streams of its New Works Series each Wednesday evening at 7PM ET. Upcoming July installments of the series include excerpts from the new musicals Francois and the Rebels, Forget Me Not, A Crossing, American Morning, Tenn and more.

It is uncertain when theatre companies will be able to open their doors to the public and an audience will be able to see the curtain go up for a live show. However, arts organizations remain committed to community enrichment. In response to social distancing and out of concern for public health, The Phoenix Theatre Company is creating online programming which includes launching a new, online-only theatre education experience:

The Phoenix Theatre Company will host a virtual concert An Evening with Friends Monday, May 11 at 6:00pm PST. Celebrity guests include The Phoenix Theatre Company alumni Nick Cartell, Kathy Fitzgerald, James Gish, Brittney Mack and Sam Primack. Proceeds will support The Phoenix Theatre Company's COVID-19 Relief Fund.

The Phoenix Theatre Company launches Behind the Curtain - a new, online-only show streaming every Thursday at 7:30pm. Every episode is a backstage pass to the magic of theatre. This week's episode provides an inside look at Partners That Heal.

The Phoenix Theatre Company further postpones it's 100th season of shows to help arrest the spread of COVID-19. In March, The Phoenix Theatre Company made plans to reopen May 13 after the CDC set nationwide social distancing guidelines and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued a statewide 'stay at home' order through April 30.

The Phoenix Theatre Company further postpones it's 100th season of shows to help arrest the spread of COVID-19. In March, The Phoenix Theatre Company made plans to reopen May 13 after the CDC set nationwide social distancing guidelines and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued a statewide 'stay at home' order through April 30.

The Phoenix Theatre Company's weekly, online-only show Behind the Curtain is a backstage pass to the magic of theatre. This week's episodes gives an insider look at how an actor prepares for auditions, rehearsals and opening nights.

Social distancing due to coronavirus has kept friends and family isolated across the country, but local restaurants and performers are finding new ways to reconnect, even over the dinner table. Steak 44, Dominick's Steakhouse, Ocean 44 and Americano!

The Phoenix Theatre Company launches Behind the Curtain - a new, online-only show streaming every Thursday at 7:30pm. Every episode is a backstage pass to the magic of theatre. This week's episode dives into new work development with special appearances by singer-songwriter Carrie Rodriguez and actor Sean Ewing.

The Phoenix Theatre Company has rescheduled performances of three shows to help arrest the spread of COVID-19.

Americano! is based on the life of Antonio Valdovinos (Tony), a child of immigrants, who discovers his undocumented status when he tries to enlist in the Marines. When this dream escapes his reality, Tony is on a journey to understand his family, heritage, and what it means for his experience in America. Americano! features an original score of new music that delves deep into the human condition and what it truly means to pursue the American Dream. Michael Barnard directs and is a co-book writer and lyricist, with Carrie Rodriguez and Jonathan Rosenburg on the team as composer/lyricist and co-book writer and lyricist.

A world premiere musical in Phoenix has set box office records and attracted younger and more diverse audiences with its uplifting story and original and compelling music.

Americano! - a groundbreaking new musical - has set a state box office record for an original musical production and is getting rave reviews for its uplifting message of a DREAMer.

Americano! - a revolutionary and positive new production about the life of a DREAMer - has set a state box office record for an original musical. According to The Phoenix Theatre Company, the musical has also exceeded its ambitious sales goal.

An Arizona DREAMer has reached out to President Donald Trump ahead of his campaign trip to Phoenix next week via a letter sent Tuesday, February 11th. Antonio Valdovinos has invited President Trump to attend a special performance of Americano! The Musical during his upcoming campaign stop in Phoenix on February 19th.

AMERICANO! is an inspired act of conscience, directed by Michael Barnard, featuring a magnificent score by Carrie Rodriguez and superb performances led by Sean Ewing . a?oeWorld Premierea?? runs through February 23rd at The Phoenix Theatre Company.

It takes a lot in this political age to bring disparate sides of the political and cultural spectrum together. Americano! - a new, groundbreaking musical in Phoenix - is accomplishing that by generating enthusiastic reviews from both Republicans and Democrats despite the white-hot topic at the musical's core: immigration.