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Musical Theatre Artists of Pittsburgh (MTAP) has been established to foster collaboration between musical theatre artists in the Pittsburgh region, and to create opportunities for the development, presentation, and production of new musical theatre. Initiated by Erik Schark, under the guidance and advice of Stephanie Riso - co-founder of Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre currently in its 17th season, and Cabaret Pittsburgh which operated 2004-2008, the group is now led by Stephanie Riso with managing leadership by Jeanne Drennan and the advisory role now filled by Steve Cuden, author of the new book Beating Broadway: How to Create Stories for Musicals That Get Standing Ovations.

Musical Theatre Artists of Pittsburgh (MTAP) has been established to foster collaboration between musical theatre artists in the Pittsburgh region, and to create opportunities for the development, presentation, and production of new musical theatre. Initiated by Erik Schark, under the guidance and advice of Stephanie Riso - co-founder of Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre currently in its 17th season, and Cabaret Pittsburgh which operated 2004-2008, the group is now led by Stephanie Riso with managing leadership by Jeanne Drennan and the advisory role now filled by Steve Cuden, author of the new book Beating Broadway: How to Create Stories for Musicals That Get Standing Ovations.

Steve Cuden, Co-Creator of Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical, and author of BEATING BROADWAY: How to Create Stories for Musicals That Get Standing Ovations, will interview 'A Night with Janis Joplin' writer/director Randy Johnson, tonight, October 19 at 5 PM in The Drama Book Shop, 250 West 40th Street, NYC. Admission is free.

Steve Cuden, Co-Creator of Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical, and author of BEATING BROADWAY: How to Create Stories for Musicals That Get Standing Ovations, will interview 'A Night with Janis Joplin' writer/director Randy Johnson, on Saturday, October 19 at 5 PM in The Drama Book Shop, 250 West 40th Street, NYC. Admission is free.

Steve Cuden's new book BEATING BROADWAY: How to Create Stories for Musicals That Get Standing Ovations is a comprehensive guide that expertly breaks down musical storytelling into its basic components and explains how stories for hit musicals are created. It is now available on amazon.com. This how-to book by veteran storyteller and successful creator of musicals, Steve Cuden, is for both amateurs and professionals trying to create successful musicals. In addition to practical advice on what makes a good book for a musical, Steve breaks down 40 popular musical plays and films into beats, explaining what works and why.

The new Broadway production of JEKYLL & HYDE, starring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox, plays its final performance today, May 12, 2013, after 15 previews and 30 regular performances at the Marquis Theatre. Direct from a 25-week national tour which launched in October 2012, JEKYLL & HYDE began previews on Broadway on April 5 and opened on April 18, 2013. The production was originally scheduled to run through June. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through the musical's journey across the country and onto the Great White Way!

It was announced on Friady that the new Broadway production of JEKYLL & HYDE -starring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox - will play the final performance of its limited Broadway engagement on Sunday, May 12, 2013, after 15 previews and 30 regular performances at the Marquis Theatre. Direct from a 25-week national tour which launched in October 2012, JEKYLL & HYDE began previews on Broadway Friday, April 5, 2013 and opened on Thursday, April 18, 2013. The production was originally scheduled to run through June. With just one week left to catch the show before closing night, BroadwayWorld brings you highlight's from the big opening, where Richard Ridge chatted with cast and creative team!

It was announced today that the new Broadway production of JEKYLL & HYDE -starring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox - will play the final performance of its limited Broadway engagement on Sunday, May 12, 2013, after 15 previews and 30 regular performances at the Marquis Theatre.Direct from a 25-week national tour which launched in October 2012, JEKYLL & HYDE began previews on Broadway Friday, April 5, 2013 and opened on Thursday, April 18, 2013.

The Tony-nominated star of Broadway's JEKYLL & HYDE was featured on last night's American Idol results show. Check out the clip below!

This year, two shows with a Toronto connection transferred to Broadway, and this morning it was announced that one of these, Bring it On: The Musical, has been nominated for two Tony Awards.

Thank you to all who submitted an entry in the 'JEKYLL & HYDE: Tell Us Your Moment' Sweepstakes! The winning entry has been chosen at random. Click below to find out who is on their way to the Broadway production, a pre-show dinner with Frank Wildhorn and a post-show meet-and-greet with the cast!

The four-time Tony nominated musical sensation JEKYLL & HYDE officially began its Broadway engagement last night, April 18, featuring Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis alongside Grammy Award nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox. BroadwayWorld got to hang with Cox in her dressing room before her opening night performance and you can check out photos below!

BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the entire night. Check out photos from the curtain call below.

BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the entire night. Check out photos from the opening night guests on the red carpet below.

BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the entire night. Check out photos of the cast and creative at the opening night party.

The four-time Tony nominated musical sensation JEKYLL & HYDE will open its Broadway engagement tonight, April 18, featuring Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis alongside Grammy Award nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox. Let's see what the critics had to say...

The four-time Tony nominated musical sensation JEKYLL & HYDE will begin its limited Broadway engagement tonight, featuring Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis alongside Grammy Award nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox.

The four-time Tony nominated musical sensation JEKYLL & HYDE is currently in previews at the Marriott Marquis Theatre, featuring Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis alongside Grammy Award nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox. The show officially opens on April 18, and you can check out photos and highlightlights from the pre-Broadway national tour below!

The four-time Tony nominated musical sensation JEKYLL & HYDE is currently in previews at the Marriott Marquis Theatre, featuring Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis alongside Grammy Award nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox. Check out a just released promo for the show below, in which audience members share their thoughts on the new production!

In celebration of its return to Broadway, we bring you some of our favorite Jekyll & Hyde performances below!