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New York City Children's Theater's DORY FANTASMAGORY is Coming to Theatre Row This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2022


This March, NYCCT will welcome NYC families back to the theater for the premiere of the new musical Dory Fantasmagory.

Audra McDonald & Ann Harada to Join Anika Larsen For NYCCT Meet The Parent Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2022


New York City Children's Theater (NYCCT) - will host its second free live stream of their MEET THE PARENT series hosted by Broadway actress (and mom) ANIKA LARSEN with guests AUDRA MCDONALD and ANN HARADA.

Joanna Gleason and Chris Sarandon Join New York City Children's Theater's MEET THE PARENT Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2021


MEET THE PARENTS welcomes as its first guests, JOANNA GLEASON (INTO THE WOODS - TONY AWARD), CHRIS SARANDON (DOG DAY AFTERNOON - OSCAR NOMINATION), along with ANDREA BURNS (IN THE HEIGHTS, THE FULL MONTY) on November 3.   

THE ELF ON THE SHELF: A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL Comes To Kings Theatre, December 26
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2021


This holiday season The Elf on the Shelf Scout Elves return to center stage for the live musical that has captured the hearts of families everywhere. Inspired by the beloved box set The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition, this touring stage production is a thrilling spectacle of music and dance that transports audiences to the North Pole to glimpse the magical lives of Santa's Scout Elves.

Anika Larsen to Host MEET THE PARENT Featuring Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley and Andrea Burns
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2021


New York City Children’s Theater will expand its programming during its 25th Anniversary season in 2021-22 with a livestream MEET THE PARENTS series hosted by Broadway actress (and mom) ANIKA LARSEN. The series will be hosted on Zoom and will be a lively, informative discussion with other parents who also work in the theatre community.

THE ELF ON THE SHELF: A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL to Kick Off 2021 Tour at Easton's State Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2021


Inspired by the beloved box set The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition, this touring stage production is a thrilling spectacle of music and dance that transports audiences to the North Pole to glimpse the magical lives of Santa’s Scout Elves.

Drama Desk Award Winner Chesney Snow Joins Harlem School Of The Arts Staff
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2021


The Harlem School of the Arts has announced the addition of stage actor/musician/songwriter, and educator Chesney Snow to the institution's staff.  Mr. Snow, a Drama Desk Award recipient has accepted the position of HSA Theater Chair.

Drama Desk Award Winner Chesney Snow Joins Staff Of Harlem School Of The Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2021


The Harlem School of the Arts has announced the addition of stage actor/musician/songwriter, and educator Chesney Snow to the institution's staff. Mr. Snow, a Drama Desk Award recipient has accepted the position of HSA Theater Chair.

New York City Children's Theater Celebrates Their 25th Anniversary Season With Free Outdoor Cabaret
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 9, 2021


This new, hour long show - NYCCT's Storyland Cabaret - kicks off NYCCT's 25th anniversary season, and will be comprised of musical numbers dating back to the company's beginnings in 1996 when it first produced work for family audiences under the name Making Books Sing at the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Vineyard Theatre in Union Square.

New York City Children's Theater Announces 25th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2021


New York City Children's Theater has announced its 2021-2022 season programming. Kicking off the season on September 18th is NYCCT's 25th Anniversary Storyland Cabaret, an outdoor concert touring the five boroughs and free for family audiences!

THE ELF ON THE SHELF: A Christmas Musical Arrives at Boch Center Wang Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2021


The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical will be in Boston for two shows at the Boch Center Wang Theatre Friday, November 26. Inspired by the beloved box set The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition, this touring stage production is a thrilling spectacle of music and dance that transports audiences to the North Pole to glimpse the magical lives of Santa's Scout Elves.

VIDEO: Dana Aber and Justin D Quackenbush Perform Getting There' From IN TRANSIT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2021


In an online video released today, Dana Aber (Baggage At The Door, Big Thunder Productions) and Justin D Quackenbush (Bring Back Broadway, Love! Valor! Compassion!) celebrate the approaching return of Broadway and support The Actors Fund.

Looking Back at the Careers of the Anderson-Lopez Songwriting Team
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Mar 5, 2021


We're looking back at the respective careers of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and some of their biggest hits from Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon to Frozen and WandaVision!

VIDEO: On This Day, December 11- IN TRANSIT Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2020


On this day in 2016, IN TRANSIT, Broadway's first a cappella musical, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall opened at Circle in the Square Theatre.

New Musicals THE CLEARWATERS and LITTLE DUENDE Lead New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2020


New York Theatre Barn will host a free live stream of its New Works Series on Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 at 7PM EDT, featuring excerpts from the new musicals The Clearwaters and Little Duende. The live 45-minute presentation will also feature a conversation with the writers and creative team.

Nikki M. James, Arielle Jacobs, Mauricio Martínez and More Set for New York Theatre Barn's October Virtual Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2020


New York Theatre Barn will continue to host weekly free live streams of its New Works Series each Wednesday evening at 7PM ET. Upcoming installments of the series include excerpts from the new musicals The King's Wife, Love and Southern D!scomfort, Shapeshifters: A Queer Comic Book Musical, Present Perfect and more.

Photo Flash: ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com Presents Virtual Concert II
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2020


ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com produced their second 70-minute virtual concert on Monday, August 3 at 7 PM (EST) in support of Black Theatre United. 

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, August 3- with Cheyenne Jackson, Beth Leavel and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 3, 2020


Today (August 3) in live streaming: Cheyenne Jackson sings with Seth Rudetsky, The Muny is back with Summer Variety Hour, and so much more!

Jonathan Burke, Arielle Jacobs, Thom Sesma, and More Set For ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com's Second Virtual Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2020


a??a??a??a??a??a??a??Following the success of their first virtual concert this past April, ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com is producing their second 70-minute virtual concert on Monday, August 3 at 7 PM (EST) in support of Black Theatre United.

VIDEO: Telly Leung, Justin Guarini and the Cast of IN TRANSIT Sing Virtual A Capella 'We Are Home'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2020


Today, Broadway veteran Telly Leung shared a clip of the cast of Broadway's first acapella musical, In Transit, singing the song, 'We Are Home' from the show. 

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