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NoHo Announce HAZEL THE MUSICAL & INSIDE OUT Excerpts for June 12-13
by James T Harding - Jun 6, 2012


NoHo Arts Center will present 'A TRULY EXCERPTIONAL EVENING!: Excerpts from two musicals - one brand new, one ever-new' on Tuesday, June 12 and Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 7:30 pm.

Paul Kreppel Joins WICKED's 2nd National Tour as 'The Wizard,' 3/7
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 24, 2012


The company of the second North American tour of WICKED welcomes Paul Kreppel as The Wizard on Wednesday, March 7 in Norfolk, VA.

Photo Coverage: Marilyn Maye, Maya Days et al. Take to the Stage in BROADWAY BALLYHOO at Feinstein's at Loews Regency
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 13, 2012


Last night, January 12th, Nightlife Award Winner Marilyn Maye, Maya Days (Aida), Joan Almedilla (Kim in MISS SAIGON), and vocalist Natalie Douglas took to the stage at Feinstein's at Loews Regency in the latest installment of Broadway Ballyhoo. As in weeks past, this cast performed Broadway show tunes in the new series that changes every Thursday night with a new cast singing entirely different songs every week.

FIRST KIDS' Anne Clare Gibbons-Brown to Appear on CBS Series Unforgettable
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2011


Anne Clare Gibbons-Brown, last seen on the New York City stage as Tricia Nixon in FIRST KIDS:THE MUSICAL, starring Ken Page (Cats, Ain't Misbehavin', Guys and Dolls, The Wiz), Ilene Graff (Grease, Promises Promises, I Love My Wife), Elizabeth Gillies (13) and directed by Tony Award winners Paul Kreppel and Murphy Cross, shot an episode of the new CBS prime-time drama 'Unforgettable' starring Poppy Montgomery (Without a Trace) and Dylan Walsh (Nip/Tuck, Kate & Allie) scheduled to air November 15 at 10:00 PM. Ms. Gibbons-Brown's TV credits include Law & Order, and As the World Turns, among others.

FIRST KIDS' Anne Clare Gibbons-Brown to Appear on CBS Series Unforgettable
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 27, 2011


Anne Clare Gibbons-Brown, last seen on the New York City stage as Tricia Nixon in FIRST KIDS:THE MUSICAL, starring Ken Page (Cats, Ain't Misbehavin', Guys and Dolls, The Wiz), Ilene Graff (Grease, Promises Promises, I Love My Wife), Elizabeth Gillies (13) and directed by Tony Award winners Paul Kreppel and Murphy Cross, shot an episode of the new CBS prime-time drama 'Unforgettable' starring Poppy Montgomery (Without a Trace) and Dylan Walsh (Nip/Tuck, Kate & Allie) scheduled to air November 15 at 10:00 PM. Ms. Gibbons-Brown's TV credits include Law & Order, and As the World Turns, among others.

JAY JOHNSON: THE TWO AND ONLY Plays Fox Cities PAC 5/14
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2011


The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center proudly presents a very special limited engagement of the 2007 Tony® Award-winning comedy, Jay Johnson: The Two and Only! directed by Murphy Cross and Paul Kreppel.

JAY JOHNSON: THE TWO AND ONLY Plays Fox Cities PAC 5/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 3, 2011


The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center proudly presents a very special limited engagement of the 2007 Tony® Award-winning comedy, Jay Johnson: The Two and Only! directed by Murphy Cross and Paul Kreppel.

Colony Theater Presents THE ALL NIGHT STRUT! Closes 5/1
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2011


The Colony Theatre Company is excited to present the fifth and final production of its 36th season, the classy, sassy musical, THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!, conceived by Fran Charnas, directed & choreographed by Murphy Cross and Paul Kreppel (Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!) with musical direction by Dean Mora. THE ALL NIGHT STRUT! will close on Sunday, May 1 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street (at Cypress) adjacent to the Burbank Town Center.

Colony Theater Presents THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2011


The Colony Theatre Company is excited to present the fifth and final production of its 36th season, the classy, sassy musical, THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!, conceived by Fran Charnas, directed & choreographed by Murphy Cross and Paul Kreppel (Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!) with musical direction by Dean Mora.

Colony Theater Presents THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 11, 2011


The Colony Theatre Company is excited to present the fifth and final production of its 36th season, the classy, sassy musical, THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!, conceived by Fran Charnas, directed & choreographed by Murphy Cross and Paul Kreppel (Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!) with musical direction by Dean Mora.

'Six Degrees of Marvin Hamlisch' Act Two
by Walter McBride - Oct 5, 2010


Six Degrees of Marvin Hamlisch - An All Star Celebration was presented yesterday, October 4th at Symphony Space. Produced by Murphy Cross, Paul Kreppel and Bonnie Kole, the starry evening will benefit The Actors Fund and honored longtime Broadway Musical Director and keyboardist Fran Liebergall who is living with MS. Guests who appeared with Mr. Hamlisch included Lucie Arnaz, Kelly Bishop, Liz Callaway, Victor Garber, Lesley Gore, Robert Klein, Priscilla Lopez, Robert LuPone, Donna McKechnie, Donna Murphy, Jack Noseworthy, Donald Pippin, Billy Stritch, Sammy Williams and more. Ron Abel served as the evening's Musical Director. The evening was directed by Ms. Cross & Mr. Kreppel.

'Six Degrees of Marvin Hamlisch' Act One
by Walter McBride - Oct 5, 2010


Six Degrees of Marvin Hamlisch - An All Star Celebration was presented yesterday, October 4th at Symphony Space. Produced by Murphy Cross, Paul Kreppel and Bonnie Kole, the starry evening will benefit The Actors Fund and honored longtime Broadway Musical Director and keyboardist Fran Liebergall who is living with MS. Guests who appeared with Mr. Hamlisch included Lucie Arnaz, Kelly Bishop, Liz Callaway, Victor Garber, Lesley Gore, Robert Klein, Priscilla Lopez, Robert LuPone, Donna McKechnie, Donna Murphy, Jack Noseworthy, Donald Pippin, Billy Stritch, Sammy Williams and more. Ron Abel served as the evening's Musical Director. The evening was directed by Ms. Cross & Mr. Kreppel.

Photo Coverage: 'Six Degrees Of Marvin Hamlisch' After Party
by Walter McBride - Oct 5, 2010


Six Degrees of Marvin Hamlisch - An All Star Celebration was presented yesterday, October 4th at Symphony Space. Produced by Murphy Cross, Paul Kreppel and Bonnie Kole, the starry evening will benefit The Actors Fund and honored longtime Broadway Musical Director and keyboardist Fran Liebergall who is living with MS. Guests who appeared with Mr. Hamlisch included Lucie Arnaz, Kelly Bishop, Liz Callaway, Victor Garber, Lesley Gore, Robert Klein, Priscilla Lopez, Robert LuPone, Donna McKechnie, Donna Murphy, Jack Noseworthy, Donald Pippin, Billy Stritch, Sammy Williams and more. Ron Abel served as the evening's Musical Director. The evening was directed by Ms. Cross & Mr. Kreppel.

Murphy, Garber et al. Lead 'Six Degrees of Marvin Hamlisch' Concert, 10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2010


Six Degrees of Marvin Hamlisch - An All Star Celebration will be presented on Monday, October 4th at 7:30PM at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway @ 95th Street). Produced by Murphy Cross, Paul Kreppel and Bonnie Kole, the starry evening will benefit The Actors Fund and honor longtime Broadway Musical Director and keyboardist Fran Liebergall who is living with MS. Scheduled to appear with Mr. Hamlisch include Lucie Arnaz, Kelly Bishop, Liz Callaway, Victor Garber, Lesley Gore, Robert Klein, Priscilla Lopez, Robert LuPone, Donna McKechnie, Donna Murphy, Jack Noseworthy, Donald Pippin, Billy Stritch, Sammy Williams and many more! Ron Abel will serve as the evening's Musical Director. The evening will be directed by Ms. Cross & Mr. Kreppel.

BWW Interviews: Hamlisch Brings The Stars Out Oct 4th in NYC
by TJ Fitzgerald - Oct 4, 2010


Lucie Arnaz, Robert Klein, Victor Garber, Donna Murphy and more...all under the same roof for one night with Marvin Hamlisch...a theatregoers dream which will come to fruition on October 4th. It's all part of Six Degrees of Marvin Hamlisch - An All Star Celebration, to be presented on Monday, October 4 at 7:30pm at Symphony Space. Murphy Cross and Paul Kreppel will direct the event, which will have musical direction by Ron Abel and serve as a benefit for The Actors Fund.

Murphy, Garber et al. Lead 'Six Degrees of Marvin Hamlisch' Concert, 10/4
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 25, 2010


Six Degrees of Marvin Hamlisch - An All Star Celebration will be presented on Monday, October 4th at 7:30PM at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway @ 95th Street). Produced by Murphy Cross, Paul Kreppel and Bonnie Kole, the starry evening will benefit The Actors Fund and honor longtime Broadway Musical Director and keyboardist Fran Liebergall who is living with MS. Scheduled to appear with Mr. Hamlisch include Lucie Arnaz, Kelly Bishop, Liz Callaway, Victor Garber, Lesley Gore, Robert Klein, Priscilla Lopez, Robert LuPone, Donna McKechnie, Donna Murphy, Jack Noseworthy, Donald Pippin, Billy Stritch, Sammy Williams and many more! Ron Abel will serve as the evening's Musical Director. The evening will be directed by Ms. Cross & Mr. Kreppel.

FIRST KIDS Original Musical Workshop To Be Presented 7/1-25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2010


The workshop starts July 1 and runs through July 25, 4:00 - 10:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This is an opportunity to work with Tony Winners Murphy Cross and Paul Kreppel. Along with the original writer Abraham Tetenbaum and original composer Norman Berman. The show will perform 2 weekends and will accommodate 2 full casts. The first cast has been chosen but there is room in the second cast for those who would still like to audition.

Tony-Winning 'JAY JOHNSON: THE TWO & ONLY' Closes at the Laguna Playhouse 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


The Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to offer the funny, magical and moving theatrical event, JAY JOHNSON: THE TWO AND ONLY!, starring acclaimed actor, playwright and master ventriloquist Jay Johnson, running for an exclusive two week engagement on June 11 - 20 at The Laguna Playhouse.

FIRST KIDS Original Musical Workshop To Be Presented 7/1-25
by Charlie Piane - Jun 11, 2010


The workshop starts July 1 and runs through July 25, 4:00 - 10:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This is an opportunity to work with Tony Winners Murphy Cross and Paul Kreppel. Along with the original writer Abraham Tetenbaum and original composer Norman Berman. The show will perform 2 weekends and will accommodate 2 full casts. The first cast has been chosen but there is room in the second cast for those who would still like to audition.

Laguna Playhouse presents Tony-Winning 'JAY JOHNSON: THE TWO & ONLY' 6/11-6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2010


The Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to offer the funny, magical and moving theatrical event, JAY JOHNSON: THE TWO AND ONLY!, starring acclaimed actor, playwright and master ventriloquist Jay Johnson, running for an exclusive two week engagement on June 11 - 20 at The Laguna Playhouse.

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