Rosetta LeNoire News

Amas Musical Theatre in its 41st year is a multi-ethnic, non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to the development of new musicals and to the training of young performing artists. 30 students will be selected on the basis of talent, potential and ability in the performing arts.

Amas Musical Theatre is a 41-year-old multicultural, non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to the creation, development and production of new musicals and to the training of young performing artists.

Amas Musical Theatre in its 41st year is a multi-ethnic, non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to the development of new musicals and to the training of young performing artists. 30 students will be selected on the basis of talent, potential and ability in the performing arts.

Amas Musical Theatre is a 41-year-old multicultural, non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to the creation, development and production of new musicals and to the training of young performing artists. The Academy, named for our founder Rosetta LeNoire ('Mother Winslow' on Family Matters) is designed for teenagers of all backgrounds between the ages of 14-20. Students are accepted into the program by auditions held in October 2009.

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director), will launch the Maria Torres Emerging Artist Project with a special Benefit Event on August 10 with stage and screen star Vanessa Williams as Honorary Chair. The event is directed by Amas Artist-in-Residence Maria Torres and will showcase company professionals from the upcoming Magic of Salsa Kingdom, an original dance theatre piece by Torres premiering in September at the Salsa Kingdom Festival in Southport, England. Also performing Torres's choreography will be some of her young students. The evening features music by Willie Torres NYC Salsa Project, and will take place at Taj Lounge, 48 West 21st Street, at 7pm.

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director), will launch the Maria Torres Emerging Artist Project with a special Benefit Event on August 10 with stage and screen star Vanessa Williams as Honorary Chair. The event is directed by Amas Artist-in-Residence Maria Torres and will showcase company professionals from the upcoming Magic of Salsa Kingdom, an original dance theatre piece by Torres premiering in September at the Salsa Kingdom Festival in Southport, England. Also performing Torres's choreography will be some of her young students. The evening features music by Willie Torres NYC Salsa Project, and will take place at Taj Lounge, 48 West 21st Street, at 7pm.

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director), announced the appointment of Maria Torres as Artist-in-Residence, naming the Latina director and choreographer to spearhead a new initiative in dance theatre, The Maria Torres Emerging Artist Project.

Amas Musical Theatre, The Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Academy, Donna Trinkoff/Producing Artistic Director To present NO, NO NANETTE May 8 - May 17 at Hudson Guild Theatre.

It's Spring and just in time for a light-hearted, knee slappin', toe tappin' romp back to the Roaring Twenties. With two of the most famous show tunes ever written - Tea for Two and I Want to Be Happy (who doesn't!) - You'll be singin' and dancin' from your seats! MAY 8 - MAY 17 - EIGHT PERFORMANCES ONLY!

Amas Musical Theatre, Donna Trinkoff/Producing Artistic Director, will present a developmental workshop production of SIGNS OF LIFE: A TALE OF TEREZIN, music by Joel Derfner, lyrics by Len Schiff, book by Peter Ullian, directed by Jeremy Dobrish, on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30 pm, Wednesday, April 29, at 7:30 pm, and Thursday, April 30 at 3:00 pm at the Actors Playhouse, 100 Seventh Avenue South.

AMAS MUSICAL THEATRE presents IMMIGRANT starring JOHN McKUTCHEON. Written by SI KAHN, directed by DAVID GLENN ARMSTRONG Join six-time Grammy Award-nominee John McCutcheon as he tells the story of legendary Swedish-American union agitator and songwriter JOE HILL, a champion of American immigrant rights in the early 20th Century.

Join six-time Grammy Award-nominee John McCutcheon as he tells the story of legendary Swedish-American union agitator and songwriter JOE HILL, a champion of American immigrant rights in the early 20th Century.

Amas Musical Theatre, The Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Academy, Donna Trinkoff/Producing Artistic Director To present NO, NO NANETTE May 8 - May 17 at Hudson Guild Theatre.

AMAS MUSICAL THEATRE presents IMMIGRANT starring JOHN McKUTCHEON. Written by SI KAHN, directed by DAVID GLENN ARMSTRONG Join six-time Grammy Award-nominee John McCutcheon as he tells the story of legendary Swedish-American union agitator and songwriter JOE HILL, a champion of American immigrant rights in the early 20th Century.

Amas Musical Theatre, Donna Trinkoff/Producing Artistic Director, will present a developmental workshop production of SIGNS OF LIFE: A TALE OF TEREZIN, music by Joel Derfner, lyrics by Len Schiff, book by Peter Ullian, directed by Jeremy Dobrish, on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30 pm, Wednesday, April 29, at 7:30 pm, and Thursday, April 30 at 3:00 pm at the Actors Playhouse, 100 Seventh Avenue South.

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director; Rosetta LeNoire, Founder), celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a Gala evening on Monday, March 30th featuring a special 'Blast from the Past' concert of songs and numbers from four decades of Amas Musicals, including Bubbling Brown Sugar, It's So Nice to Be Civilized, Zanna Don't!, SHOUT! The Mod Musical, Four Guys Named Jose, Stormy Weather, Langston Hughes's Little Ham, From My Hometown, Lone Star Love, and Wanda's World, among others.

New York: Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director; Rosetta LeNoire, Founder), will celebrate its 40th Anniversary with a Benefit Gala on Monday, March 30th, 2009. The evening will feature a special 'Blast from the Past' concert of songs and numbers from four decades of Amas Musicals, including Bubbling Brown Sugar, Zanna Don't!, Barrio Babies, Bobos, SHOUT! The Mod Musical, Four Guys Named Jose, Latin Heat, Starmites, Langston Hughes's Little Ham, From My Hometown, Lone Star Love, and Wanda's World. The director and choreographer for the evening is Amas Artist-in-Residence Maria Torres, with musical direction by Doug Oberhamer. The event will take place at the Lighthouse International, 111 East 59th Street, at 7pm.

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director; Rosetta LeNoire, Founder), will celebrate its 40th Anniversary with a Gala evening on Monday, March 30th featuring a special 'Blast from the Past' concert of songs and numbers from four decades of Amas Musicals, including Bubbling Brown Sugar, It's So Nice to Be Civilized, Zanna Don't!, SHOUT! The Mod Musical, Four Guys Named Jose, Stormy Weather, Langston Hughes's Little Ham, From My Hometown, Lone Star Love, and Wanda's World, among others. The event will take place at the Lighthouse International, 111 East 59th Street, at 7pm.

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director; Rosetta LeNoire, Founder), will celebrate its 40th Anniversary with a Gala evening on Monday, March 30th featuring a special 'Blast from the Past' concert of songs and numbers from four decades of Amas Musicals, including Bubbling Brown Sugar, It's So Nice to Be Civilized, Zanna Don't!, SHOUT! The Mod Musical, Four Guys Named Jose, Stormy Weather, Langston Hughes's Little Ham, From My Hometown, Lone Star Love, and Wanda's World, among others. The event will take place at the Lighthouse International, 111 East 59th Street, at 7pm.

Join six-time Grammy Award-nominee John McCutcheon as he tells the story of legendary Swedish-American union agitator and songwriter JOE HILL, a champion of American immigrant rights in the early 20th Century.