NYMF's OPEN THE DARK DOOR Completes Casting
by Jessica Lewis
- Sep 25, 2009
Full casting has been announced for OPEN THE DARK DOOR, an indie rock musical by David Lefort Nugent that confronts the modern American justice system. Starring in the production at the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival are Broadway's Mary Ellen Ashley (Annie Get Your Gun), Paul Kandel (Tommy, Titanic, Jesus Christ Superstar), Laura Jordan (Cry Baby), and Andrew McGinn (Coast of Utopia). The production will feature direction from Susanna Gellert (Fugue States at PS 122) and runs from October 8th to October 17th at the American Theatre of Actors.
SEEING STARS To Make NYMF Premiere
by Jessica Lewis
- Sep 24, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Seeing Stars the Musical Inc. present the original musical SEEING STARS, Music by Don Breithaupt, Lyrics by Jeff Breithaupt, Book by Shelley McPherson and directed by Jenn Thompson in the 2009 NYMF.
NYMF Announces Extensions For ACADEMY, FAT CAMP, FANTASY FOOTBALL and HURRICANE
by Jessica Lewis
- Sep 24, 2009
Due to popular demand, the NYMF has announced the following performance additions for the hits ACADEMY, FAT CAMP, FANTASY FOOTBALL, and HURRICANE:
ACADEMY - Thursday, Oct. 8 at 5pm
FAT CAMP - Thursday, Oct. 8 at 1pm
FANTASY FOOTBALL ? Thursday, Oct. 8 at 11pm
HURRICANE - Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 5pm
NYMF's HURRICANE Sold Out, Extends
by Jessica Lewis
- Sep 23, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Kellner-Avery Productions announce the addition of 2 performances to the World Premiere production of HURRICANE. This epic new musical takes an all-but-forgotten moment in history and brings it to life with the largest cast in NYMF history, 30 in all. Directed by Michael Bush, HURICANE features a book by Michael Holland and Eric Bernat, and music and lyrics by Michael Holland. After selling out its initial run, two performances have been added: Fri. Oct. 9 at 5pm and Tues. Oct. 13 at 5pm. A complete schedule is below.
NYMF And Mass Street Productions/Ryan J. Davis Present STREET LIGHTS 10/13-18
by Reynard Loki
- Sep 22, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Mass Street Productions/Ryan J. Davis are proud to present the World Premiere of Street Lights, a contemporary musical drama by Joe Drymala. From the creators of the Broadway-bound White Noise, which was a hit at NYMF in 2006, Street Lights features a groundbreaking score that uses modern hip hop, R&B and pop to tell a timeless story in the musical language of today's youth, while creating a bridge to earlier generations by incorporating samples of old civil rights anthems within the modern songs and beats. Ryan J. Davis directs a cast of 14 including Carla Duren* (Bway: 110 in the Shade, Hairspray),Chad Carstarphen (Off-Bway: The Conscientious Objector), Miguel Jarquin-Moreland*, Kevin Curtis* (NYMF: Twilight in Manchego, Maccabeat), Gayle Turner* (Bway: The Wiz), Jim Stanek* (Bway: Story of My Life, Lestat, Little Women), Virginia Cavaliere (Regional: High School Musical), Joy Lynn Matthews* (Bway: The Music Man; Marie Christine), Roberto Araujo, Claudeen Benoit, Geri Brown, Jay Garcia*(Off-Bway: Altar Boyz), Ejyp Johnson, and Melissa Joyner all of whom are dedicated to supporting new musicals and whose credits encompass every major regional theater in the country, along with significant achievements in film, television and cabaret. Performances will be held at American Theatre for Actors (Chernuchin), 314 West 54th Street, (bet. 8th & 9th Avenues) in New York City from October 13th-18th.
Cluett, Davis, Downey, Fuentes & More Cast In ANDY WARHOL WAS RIGHT, Opens 9/30 At Manhattan Movement & Arts Center
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Sep 21, 2009
Casting is complete for Andy Warhol Was Right, a new multimedia dance production conceived by Melinda Atwood, Sammy Buck, Dan Acquisto, Daryl Gray, Giovanna Sardelli, and Shea Sullivan, premiering in the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, running from September 30th through October 4th.
Diana Degarmo To Star in LIBERTY: A NEW MUSICAL at the NYMF Festival
by Jessica Lewis
- Sep 18, 2009
Diana Degarmo, star of the Off-Broadway hit The TOXIC AVENGER; will play the title role in a one-night-only, concert presentation of LIBERTY: A NEW MUSICAL. Produced by the New York Musical Theater Festival and Theresa Wozunk, LIBERTY: A NEW MUSICAL will make its premiere at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at Theatre Row?s Acorn Theatre (410 W 42nd Street). Additional casting will be announced shortly.
NYMF Announces Six Semifinalists for NYMFs 'Next Broadway Sensation,' Kate Shindle to Host Round 2
by Jessica Lewis
- Sep 18, 2009
The first round of auditions for NYMF's Next Broadway sensation took place last Sunday night at New World Stages, with the live audience and the panel of judges, Bailey Hanks, Orfeh (Legally Blonde) and Marc Kudisch (9 to 5) selecting five finalists with a sixth finalist chosen by online voters who were able to see all of the performance at Theatermania.com thanks to DFD TV.
THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Adds Extra Performances To Its NYMF Run, Shows Added For 10/14, 10/16
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Sep 17, 2009
Due to heavy demand for tickets, the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Andy Sandberg (Hair) have announced two additional performances for The Last Smoker in America with Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show, Tony Award Nominee), and Music by Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao, Drama Desk Nominee) on Wednesday afternoon, October 14th at 1:00 p.m. and late night Friday, October 16th at 11:00 p.m.
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