Monica Raymund News

NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL (NYMF), MONICA RAYMUND of SISU THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, and CAVE 76 PRODUCTIONS are pleased to announce that after being on sale for only ten days, the world premiere production of VOLLEYGIRLS starring [title of show]'s Susan Blackwell is the first 2013 NYMF show to sell-out, allowing them to add two more performances to accommodate audiences. The new performances will beTuesday, July 23 at 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 27 at 1:30 p.m. at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre (The Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 West 42nd Street, NY, NY 10036).

THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, MONICA RAYMUND of SISU THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, and CAVE 76 PRODUCTIONS are pleased to announce the world premiere production of VOLLEYGIRLS, with book by Rob Ackerman (Tabletop - 2001 Drama Desk), lyrics by Sam Forman (book for F#%king Up Everything), music by Eli Bolin (I Sing, Roller Boogie TV: Sesame Street), musical supervision by Matt Castle, choreographed by Ryan Kasprzak (TV: Smash Tour: Billy Elliot), musical direction by Mike Pettry and directed by Neil Patrick Stewart (LA theatre: The Elephant Man - Ovation Award nominations). VOLLEYGIRLS will play a limited engagement at Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street, NY, NY 10036). Performances begin Monday, July 15 and continue through Saturday, July 27. Opening Night is Monday, July 15 (9 p.m.).

Join Special Guests Adam Driver, Michael Cerveris, Juliet Rylance, Laila Robins, Robert Cuccioli, Paige Davis, John Patrick Shanley, Christopher Innvar, Jack O'Brien, Matthew Rauch, Amanda Quaid, Derek Smith, Jennifer Ikeda, Daniel Sullivan, Monica Raymund, and more, with Host Marc Vietor and more for an evening of entertainment, fine dining, and great company. Be the first to hear about our 2013-2014 Season plans, honor super contributors to classical theater, and celebrate Red Bull Theater's 10th Anniversary!

MONICA RAYMUND of SISU THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, CAVE 76 PRODUCTIONS and THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL (NYMF) are pleased to announce that [title of show]'s Susan Blackwell will return to the 10th Anniversary New York Musical Theatre Festival in the world premiere production of VOLLEYGIRLS. Blackwell will play a disgraced Olympian coaching an oddball team of high-school volleyball players in this new girl-powered musical with book by Rob Ackerman (Tabletop - 2001 Drama Desk), lyrics by Sam Forman (upcoming Bway Sleepless in Seattle, book for F#%king Up Everything), music by Eli Bolin (I Sing, Roller Boogie TV: Sesame Street), choreographed by Ryan Kasprazak (TV: Smash Tour: Billy Elliot) and directed by Neil Patrick Stewart (LA theatre: The Elephant Man - Ovation Award nominations). Television star Monica Raymund of NBC's Chicago Fire is making her debut as a lead produce because she believes in, and is inspired by, the show's positive message of self-acceptance and empowerment for young women.

Join Special Guests Adam Driver, Michael Cerveris, Juliet Rylance, Laila Robins, Robert Cuccioli, Paige Davis, John Patrick Shanley, Christopher Innvar, Jack O'Brien, Matthew Rauch, Amanda Quaid, Derek Smith, Jennifer Ikeda, Daniel Sullivan, Monica Raymund, and more, with Host Marc Vietor and more for an evening of entertainment, fine dining, and great company. Be the first to hear about our 2013-2014 Season plans, honor super contributors to classical theater, and celebrate Red Bull Theater's 10th Anniversary!

TEEN CHOICE 2013 will once again break into summer and celebrate the hottest teen icons in television, music, film, sports, fashion, comedy and the web in the choicest, star-studded two-hour event airing live Sunday, August 11 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" leads the TEEN CHOICE 2013 nominees with seven nominations.

On CHICAGO FIRE's upcoming season finale, titled 'A Hell of a Ride,' when a call comes in from the Cook County jail, the squad steps into a volatile predicament and are tasked with trying to defuse an escalating situation. Shay (Lauren German) remains hopeful about her baby dreams and Hermann's (David Eigenberg) wife Cindy (guest star Robyn Coffin) goes into labor with their fifth child. Meanwhile, Mills (Charlie Barnett) and Dawson (Monica Raymund) face key decisions in their personal lives. Taylor Kinney, Jesse Spencer andEamonn Walker also star.

On the next episode of NBC's CHICAGO FIRE titled "Let Her Go", events force Lieutenant Casey (Jesse Spencer) to team up with the Intelligence Unit, now run by Voight (guest star Jason Beghe), who doesn't appear to have changed his crooked ways after his stint in prison. Get a sneak peek below!

On CHICAGO FIRE's upcoming episode, titled 'Let Her Go,' events force Lieutenant Casey (Jesse Spencer) to team up with the Intelligence Unit, now run by Voight (guest star Jason Beghe), who doesn't appear to have changed his crooked ways after his stint in prison. Shay's (Lauren German) excitement at the prospect of becoming a parent grows, while Mills (Charlie Barnett) and Dawson (Monica Raymund) face some personal challenges. Meanwhile, the house comes together to support the opening of Molly's. Taylor Kinney, David Eigenberg and Eamonn Walker also star.

On next week's all new episode of NBC's CHICAGO FIRE, titled 'Leaders Lead,' a frustrated Severide (Taylor Kinney), turns to an unlikely ally to resolve his current dilemma. Casey (Jesse Spencer) begins to find satisfaction in his personal life, while Mills (Charlie Barnett) and Dawson (Monica Raymund) face personal challenges. Meanwhile, the squad is called to the scene of a harrowing apartment building collapse. Lauren German, David Eigenberg and Eamonn Walker also star.

NBC has announced the following primetime scheduling updates for Saturday April 20, 2013 - Sunday April 28, 2013:

'Retaliation Hit' airs Wednesday April 24 at 10:00 p.m. on NBC. Check out a first look below!

On CHICAGO FIRE's upcoming episode, titled 'Ambition,' Mills (Charlie Barnett) finds himself the target of resentment from some colleagues when Severide (Taylor Kinney) supports his desire to join Squad. Tara (guest star Brooke Nevin), a paramedic candidate, joins Dawson (Monica Raymund) and Shay (Lauren German) on the job for a few shifts. Meanwhile, Shay comes to the aid of Cindy Herrmann (guest star Robyn Coffin), who suffers from pregnancy complications while her husband Christopher (David Eigenberg) is out of town. Elsewhere, Dawson and Casey (Jesse Spencer) draw closer as the grand opening of Molly's draws near, and Casey receives a surprise visit. Eamonn Walker also guest stars. 'Ambition' airs April 3 at 10:00 p.m. on NBC.

On CHICAGO FIRE's upcoming episode, titled 'Fireworks,' with tensions still running high between Chief Boden (Eamonn Walker) and Bennie Severide (guest star Treat Williams), things boil over when Mills confronts Bennie about the fire that killed his father. 'Fireworks' airs March 20 at 10:00 p.m. on NBC.

On CHICAGO FIRE's upcoming episode, titled 'Better to Lie' Treat Williams GUEST STARS-Old emotional wounds are opened when Lieutenant Severide's (Taylor Kinney) father Bennie (guest star Treat Williams) comes to town and clashes with Chief Boden (Eamonn Walker) over the death of their former colleague.

On CHICAGO FIRE's upcoming episode, titled 'Viral,' the anguish that haunts Cruz (Joe Minoso) over his previous actions boils over, as he puts himself and his fellow firefighters in jeopardy.

On CHICAGO FIRE's upcoming episode, titled 'Nazdarovya,' Dawson (Monica Raymund) attempts to help her brother Antonio (guest star Jon Seda) unravel the details of his drugs-and-gang investigation, and goes behind his back in turning to an unlikely source for assistance. Casey (Jesse Spencer) and his mother, Nancy (Kathleen Quinlan) struggle with their new relationship.

On CHICAGO FIRE's upcoming episode, 'Warm and Dead,' a troubled Chief Boden (Eamonn Walker) goes to the police when a man dies in a hardware store fire set by Ernie (guest star Cody Sullivan), the troubled teenage firebug he's been trying to help, and his Uncle Ray (guest star Darrell W. Cox). Meanwhile, Severide (Taylor Kinney) decides on his future and reaches out to his father (guest star Treat Williams). Elsewhere, Otis (Yuri Sardarov) finds camaraderie when he fills in for a few shifts at the slowest firehouse in the city, and makes a decision of his own, while Dawson (Monica Raymund) and Shay (Lauren German) find themselves in a bad predicament during a call to a tenement apartment. Jesse Spencer, Charlie Barnett and David Eigenberg also star. Sarah Shahi, Kathleen Quinlan, Nicole Forester and Shiri Appleby guest star. 'Warm and Dead' is set to air Jan. 30 on NBC.

On the Jan. 9 episode of CHICAGO FIRE, entitled 'Under the Knife,' Severide (Taylor Kinney) finally addresses Chief Boden (Eamonn Walker) about his injury and makes some important personal decisions about his future. Meanwhile, Casey (Jesse Spencer) struggles with family matters and Dawson (Monica Raymund) takes matters into her own hands when she discovers a young girl who is the sole survivor at the scene of a rescue call. Lauren German, Charlie Barnett and David Eigenberg also star. Sarah Shahi, Kathleen Quinlan and Nicole Forester guest star.