Meredith Patterson will star in the title role of the upcoming reading and presentations of the new musical Lady on a Carousel, which press notes describe as being 'currently in development for Broadway.'
'Not to brag, but I've stood upon some pretty rarified podiums,' writes Glen Roven. 'But to be honest, nothing competes in the thrill department with playing a piano for a Broadway legend who is recreating an original performance. Talk about musical comedy heaven.'
As part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's series of education seminars, 'Crossing Over: Adapting Musicals from Other Media' will be presented on Thursday, September 21, 6:00-7:30pm, at New World Stages
SPRING AWAKENING will begin previews Thursday, May 18, 2006, officially open Thursday, June 15, 2006 and play a limited engagement through Sunday, July 9, 2006.
With the passing of Fred Ebb, Onna White and, most recently, Cy Coleman, the 'death comes in threes' superstition seems to have a sorrowful twinge of truth.
Ars Nova presents Jenn Colella: The Girl Behind the Bull. Join award-winning actress Jenn Colella for a night of songs from her most beloved roles in musicals such as Urban Cowboy the Musical (Jason Robert Brown), The Great American Trailer Park (David Nehls), Heartland (Kim Sherman) and the greatly anticipated High Fidelity (Tom Kitt and Amanda Green). The Tony Award-winning Lonny Price (Urban Cowboy, Master Harold…) will direct, with musical direction by Tom Kitt (Debbie Does Dallas, An Evening with Mario Cantone). Sunday, November 7th at 8 PM at Ars Nova (511 West 54th Street, just west of 10th Ave.).