Susan Blackwell News

For more than a decade, Bound for Broadway has been letting audiences know about new shows currently in development. In past years, Bound for Broadway has presented shows like Next to Normal, Avenue Q and The Drowsy Chaperone. Now in its 11th year, according to the Kaufman Center website, the event will feature the following shows.

If the Vineyard Theatre's Off-Broadway production of [title of show] had concluded its run in 1986, or even 1996, the story of the musical where composer/lyricist Jeff Bowen and bookwriter Hunter Bell played themselves creating the musical that the audience was watching most likely would have ended right there. But it was October or 2006...

Tony Award-winning actress Nikki M. James delighted students as their special surprise guest during the Broadway Artists Alliance 2011 Summer Workshop. Ms. James (currently starring the the Tony Award-winning The Book of Mormon) lent her talents for a surprise Q&A with the students of Broadway Artists Alliance.

Gingold Theatrical Group continued its sixth sold-out year of PROJECT SHAW yesterday with Shaw's first commercial success, the rarely produced satire FANNY'S FIRST PLAY which was initially written anonymously.

Gingold Theatrical Group will continue its sixth sold-out year of PROJECT SHAW with Shaw's first commercial success, the rarely produced satire FANNY'S FIRST PLAY which was initially written anonymously,on Monday, July 18 at 7pm at The Players Club (16Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller produces and directs.

On July 25, 2011 at 7pm, Susan Blackwell (Now. Here. This., [Title of Show]) and Joe Iconis (Things to Ruin, Bloodsong of Love) will join Larry Smith's next six-word memoir reading series at the 92YTribeca. Both Blackwell and Iconis are cooking up original six-word memoirs and backstories on the theme of: 'I'm only popular during summer camp: Six-Word Tales From Summer Camp, Summer Stock, & the Family Vacation.'

Broadway favorite Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris head the cast of SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, book by Hunter Bell, and direction and choreography by Christopher Gattelli. SILENCE! The Musical has officially opened at Theatre 80, located at 80 St. Marks Place (between First & Second Ave.) Also featured in the cast of SILENCE! The Musical are Callan Bergmann, Stephen Bienskie, Harry Bouvy, Ashlee Dupré, Deidre Goodwin, Jeff Hiller, Howard Kaye, and Lucia Spina. Music Supervisor is Mark Hartman, with orchestrations by Brian J. Nash.

Gingold Theatrical Group will continue its sixth sold-out year of PROJECT SHAW with Shaw's first commercial success, the rarely produced satire FANNY'S FIRST PLAY which was initially written anonymously,on Monday, July 18 at 7pm at The Players Club (16Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller produces and directs.

Though the run of the show has been sold out, Developmental Lab Production and the Vineyard Theatre will host a special benefit performance of NOW. HERE. THIS., June 19 at 7 p.m. All proceeds from the even will go to Vineyard Theatre's productions and programs in 2011.

The Developmental Lab Production of NOW.HERE.THIS. - the newest work from the creators and cast of the legendary musical [title of show] which concludes performances on Sunday, June 19 at the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) - is completely sold-out...except for the final, benefit performance on Sunday, June 19th at 7:00pm which will be followed by an afterparty with the artists.

The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. In the video below, Broadway stars Nick Adams, Rory O'Malley, Gavin Creel, Charlie Williams, HUnter Bell, Jeff Bowen, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blickenstaff, and Jenny Kanelos suport the cause!

The Developmental Lab Production of NOW.HERE.THIS. - the newest work from the creators and cast of the legendary musical [title of show], will begin performances on Saturday, June 4 at the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street), with a special performance to benefit the non-profit theatre company on Sunday, June 19th at 7:00pm.

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!

The Developmental Lab Production of NOW.HERE.THIS. - the newest work from the creators and cast of the legendary musical [title of show] which begins performances on Saturday, June 4 at the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) - will have a special performance to benefit the non-profit theatre company on Sunday, June 19th at 7:00pm followed by an afterparty with the artists. The special performance has been announced today by Douglas Aibel, Artistic Director of The Vineyard, where [title of show] had its Off-Broadway debut in 2006 prior to its Broadway engagement in 2008.

NOW. HERE. THIS. will be given a Developmental Lab Production by the Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15 St.) June 4 to 19, it has been announced by Douglas Aibel, Artistic Director of The Vineyard, where [TITLE OF SHOW] had its Off-Broadway debut in 2006 prior to its Broadway engagement in 2008. Created by Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell and Jeff Bowen, the show will be given a Developmental Lab Production by the Vineyard Theatre from 4 to 19 June 2011.

Yesterday, May 23, [title of show] creators Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell and Jeff Bowen returned to the Vineyard Theatre to celebrate the Box Office opening for their newest work, Now. Here. This., which is being given a Developmental Lab Production by the Vineyard Theatre from June 4 to June 19, 2011. BroadwayWorld was on hand as the team greeted fans and brings you photo coverage below!

Created by Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell and Jeff Bowen, the show will be given a Developmental Lab Production by the Vineyard Theatre from 4 to 19 June 2011.

The Upper West Side Barnes & Noble Bookstore (2289 Broadway at 82 Street New York City) has just announced their Pride events for the June 2011. Call ahead to confirm an event. 212-362-8835.

Team behind [title of show] returns to Vineyard Theatre with Developmental Lab Production of newest work NOW. HERE. THIS.

Joining Ryan O'Connor on the opening night of Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings on May 2 was Susan Blackwell (title of show) and Katie Thompson (Spidermusical). The evening's proceeds benefited The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.