Sammy Buck News

The award-winning Vital Theatre Company's new production, MATTHEW TAKES MANNAHATTA, an original musical with book by Aurin Squire, lyrics by Sammy Buck, music by Daniel S. Acquisto and directed by Carlos Armesto, will open October 17th. The musical is based on the unpublished manuscript, Matthew's Secret Door by Christopher Paul Moore and Matthew Christopher Moore.

VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the extension of THE BULLY, an original musical for children with music and lyrics by JOHN GREGOR and book by DAVID L. WILLIAMS, directed and choreographed by TROY MILLER, at VITAL THEATRE.

VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the extension of THE BULLY, an original musical for children with music and lyrics by JOHN GREGOR and book by DAVID L. WILLIAMS, directed and choreographed by TROY MILLER, at the VITAL THEATRE.

Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances this week: R.R.R.E.D: A Secret Musical - Thursday, Oct. 8 at 11pm Gay Bride of Frankenstein - Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11pm

Red Hook, a horror thriller directed by Elizabeth Lucas (Clear Blue Tuesday) premieres October 3, 2009 at the Coney Island Film Festival. Starring Terrence Mann (Broadway: Cats, Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast, The Rocky Horror Show, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Upcoming: The Addams Family), Christina Brucato (The Diary of Anne Frank, The House of Yes), Alex Brightman (Broadway: currently Boq in Wicked), and Brian J. Smith (Broadway: Come Back Little Sheba, TV: Stargate Universe).

Artistic Director, Carlos Armesto, launches a new theatre company, Theatre C, at The Barrow Street Theatre on November 2, 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.

Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm

The Gallery Players is proud to announce its acceptance of two New York Innovative Theatre Awards for productions in its 2008-2009 season, including Outstanding Production of a Musical.

Andy Warhol Was Right By Sammy Buck, Book The best part of starting a new show is research. When Dan Acquisto and I began writing Like You Like It (NYMF 04), which sets Shakespeare's As You Like It in the 1980s, it was all about watching old John Hughes flicks (may he rest in peace).

Red Hook, a horror thriller directed by Elizabeth Lucas (Clear Blue Tuesday) premieres October 3, 2009 at the Coney Island Film Festival. Starring Terrence Mann (Broadway: Cats, Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast, The Rocky Horror Show, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Upcoming: The Addams Family), Christina Brucato (The Diary of Anne Frank, The House of Yes), Alex Brightman (Broadway: currently Boq in Wicked), and Brian J. Smith (Broadway: Come Back Little Sheba, TV: Stargate Universe).

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.

Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: Encore: Friday, October 2nd at 5pm Fat Camp: Friday, October 2nd at 4pm

VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the extension of THE BULLY, an original musical for children with music and lyrics by JOHN GREGOR and book by DAVID L. WILLIAMS, directed and choreographed by TROY MILLER, at VITAL THEATRE.

In the glory days of the movie musical, folks joked that MGM stood for 'Makes Great Musicals' and it boasted more stars than in the heavens.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) today announced the complete schedule for the 2009 Festival, which will begin September 28th and continue through October 18th. A full breakdown of this year's performances and venues follows.

VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the extension of THE BULLY, an original musical for children with music and lyrics by JOHN GREGOR and book by DAVID L. WILLIAMS, directed and choreographed by TROY MILLER, at the VITAL THEATRE.

In addition to the previously announced 27 full productions, The New York Musical Theatre Festival (Isaac Robert Hurwitz, Executive Director & Producer) today announced two dance productions, nine special events and concerts, and three developmental readings that will all take place during this year?s three-week festival.

Westchester based theatre company Little Fig Stage will be presenting 'The Music of Hope,' a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids on May 16th at 8pm and May 17th at 3pm Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre in Manhattan.

Westchester based theatre company Little Fig Stage will be presenting 'The Music of Hope,' a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids on May 16th at 8pm and May 17th at 3pm Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre in Manhattan.