Michael Kooman News

BWW Interviews: Talking with DANI GIRL's Gabi Epstein

by Kelly Cameron — February 15, 2012

Dani Girl is a new musical by New York writing duo Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond, and it opens this weekend in Toronto.

The Flea Theater Announces Second Extension for THESE SEVEN SICKNESSES

by Kelsey Denette — February 8, 2012

The Flea Theater today announced a second extension of the New York Premiere of THESE SEVEN SICKNESSES, a 5-hour marathon of all seven of Sophocles' plays re-envisioned by playwright Sean Graney, directed by Ed Sylvanus Iskandar, and starring The Bats.

The Flea Theater Extends 5-hour Show THESE SEVEN SICKNESSES Thru 2/26

by Gabrielle Sierra — January 26, 2012

The Flea Theater has announced an extension of the New York Premiere of THESE SEVEN SICKNESSES, a 5-hour marathon of all seven of Sophocles' plays re-envisioned by playwright Sean Graney, directed by Ed Sylvanus Iskandar, and starring The Bats.

Astoria PAC Presents LOVE TRAPEZOID 2/10-11, 2/17-18

by Gabrielle Sierra — January 20, 2012

The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) is set to present an APAC Workshop of Matt Schatz's Love Trapezoid, directed by APAC Artistic Director Tom Wojtunik.

Joshua Gonzales, Kelly Nickell Set for Greyman WAKING UP, 3/3-11

by Gabrielle Sierra — January 19, 2012

Greyman Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for their March 3-11 World Premiere production of the short play WAKING UP, a humorous and heartfelt look at what happens before and after we sleep.

The Flea Stages 5-hour Show, THESE SEVEN SICKNESSES

by BWW News Desk — January 19, 2012

The Flea Theater is set to present the New York Premiere of THESE SEVEN SICKNESSES, a 5-hour marathon of all seven of Sophocles' plays re-envisioned by playwright Sean Graney, directed by Ed Sylvanus Iskandar, and starring The Bats.

WaterTower Announces Artists, Schedule for 2012 Out of the Loop Fringe Fest

by Gabrielle Sierra — January 18, 2012

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the line-up for the 2012 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival, March 1-11 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

Talk Is Free Theatre and Show One Productions Presents Dani Girl!

by Gabrielle Sierra — January 11, 2012

Greyman Returns to Loop Festival with Ervi’s WAKING UP March 1-11

by Gabrielle Sierra — January 4, 2012

Kelsey Ervi, who directed Greyman Theatre Company's critically-acclaimed Dani Girl at WaterTower Theatre's 2011 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival, is having her first play produced as playwright.

The Flea Stages 5-hour Show, THESE SEVEN SICKNESSES

by Gabrielle Sierra — December 20, 2011

The Flea Theater is set to present the New York Premiere of THESE SEVEN SICKNESSES, a 5-hour marathon of all seven of Sophocles' plays re-envisioned by playwright Sean Graney, directed by Ed Sylvanus Iskandar, and starring The Bats.

Photo Coverage: ASCAP Foundation Honors Stephen Schwartz with Richard Rodgers Award

by Stephen Sorokoff — December 8, 2011

The ASCAP Foundation honored composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz for his lifetime contributions to the Musical Theater with The ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers Award.

Lauren Kennedy, Rebecca Luker, et al. Set for IN DEVELOPMENT Concert, 12/12

by Nicole Rosky — December 8, 2011

The New Voices Collective is gearing up for IN DEVELOPMENT: New Songs from New Shows, New Voices' triumphant return to its original home at Peter Norton Symphony Space, this coming Monday, December 12, at 8:00 p.

Stephen Schwartz Honored With ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers Award

by Gabrielle Sierra — December 7, 2011

The ASCAP Foundation honored composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz for his lifetime contributions to the Musical Theater with The ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers Award.

The Flea Stages 5-hour Epic THESE SEVEN SICKNESSES

by Gabrielle Sierra — November 21, 2011

The Flea Theater is set to present the New York Premiere of THESE SEVEN SICKNESSES, a 5-hour marathon of all seven of Sophocles' plays re-envisioned by playwright Sean Graney, directed by Ed Sylvanus Iskandar, and starring The Bats.

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Curtis Holbrook & More to Perform at CAP21's SONGS ON FIVE Concert

by BWW News Desk — November 21, 2011

The CAP21 Theatre Company has announced the next benefit concert in the Concerts for CAP21 series- SONGS ON FIVE.

Luker, Kennedy & Cosgrove Set for IN DEVELOPMENT at Symphony Space, 12/12

by Lauren Wolman — November 20, 2011

The New Voices Collective is excited to announce IN DEVELOPMENT: New Songs from New Shows, New Voices' triumphant return to its original home at Peter Norton Symphony Space, on Monday, December 12, at 8:00 p.

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Curtis Holbrook & More to Perform at CAP21's SONGS ON FIVE Concert

by Kelsey Denette — November 17, 2011

The CAP21 Theatre Company has announced the next benefit concert in the Concerts for CAP21 series- SONGS ON FIVE.

NAMT Festival of New Musicals Begins With Butler, Shindle & More

by BWW News Desk — October 27, 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).

NAMT Announces Selections for 23rd Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS

by BWW News Desk — October 27, 2011

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today the eight 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).

Megan Lawrence, Ryan Duncan Join Festival of New Musicals, 10/27-28

by Nicole Rosky — October 26, 2011

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today complete 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).