Tim Murray News

Last week, Broadway veteran Benjamin Eakeley delighted audiences with his charming solo cabaret Broadway Swinger at Feinstein's/54 Below. The 60s themed show featured a book by Tim Murray and Eakeley, which was filled with interesting factoids about the decade. It was also masterfully directed by JV Mercanti. Through the songs of Broadway and with a gorgeous vocal instrument, Eakeley charted how musical theater, much like the rest of America, transitioned from the saccharine sweet ideals of the 50s to the uninhibited and libidinous vibes of the sexual revolution.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, just presented BENJAMIN EAKELEY in his solo cabaret debut, 'BROADWAY SWINGER.' Benjamin Eakeley and his four-piece jazz band reinterpret classic songs from the 1960s in a lounge act that chronicles the American stage's evolution from conservative to carefree. 'BROADWAY SWINGER' is a groovy romp through the decade that gave us Oliver!, Cabaret, Hair and Promises, Promises. True to its name, this swingin' show examines shifting attitudes toward relationships and sex as it explores life, love and everything in between.

Cape Town Opera hopes to provide a feast for opera lovers with its 2016 season, which was recently announced in the Mother City. The company's young international opera stars have joined forces with a new team of award-winning creative minds to make next year a memorable one for grand opera.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON is busy breaking box office records and boundaries on Broadway, but what will happen when the hip-hop hit is licensed to high schools? From a shortage of boys to lack of diversity, creator of the web series LANKY SCIOLIOSIS Tim Murray (currently in 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL) imagines a somewhat problematic Ohio production of HAMILTON in the hilarious parody below!

In a first for Cape Town Opera, leading stand-up comedian Alan Committie takes to the Opera House stage in THE MERRY WIDOW OF MALAGAWI, which premieres at Artscape on 5 September 2015 and runs until 12 September. Tickets are available at Computicket.

The Guide to Being Single will be presented as a part of The New York Musical Theatre Festival's Developmental Reading Series on Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 at 4 and 7:30 PM and on Saturday, July 11th, 2015 at 8:30 PM. The reading will be held at The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row (410 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036).

50 Shades! The Musical Parody (www.50ShadesTheMusical.com) will end its engagement at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) on April 26th. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! The Musical Parody is produced by Emily Dorezas, Al Samuels, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson, Brett McDonald and 50 Shades Tour LLC. The show recently celebrated its oneyear anniversary in New York, and at the time of closing, 50 Shades! The Musical Parody will have played 453 performances.

50 Shades! The Musical Parody recently celebrated its first anniversary Off-Broadway at The Elektra Theatre - check out photos from the big night below!

Ciara Renee (Hunchback of Notre Dame, Pippin, Big Fish) stars in the final episode of Lanky Scoliosis, the new web series created by Tim Murray (50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL).

Katie McClellan (Peccadillo Theatre Company's ROCKET TO THE MOON) stars in a recurring role in the fifth episode of Lanky Scoliosis, the new web series created by Tim Murray (50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL). Watch below!

Tim Murray of Off-Broadway's 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL PARODY recently interviewed moviegoers on the film's opening day, and also asked people in Times Square to read from the book, FIFTY SHADES OF GREY. Check out the videos below!

Husbands happy their wives saw the show: Countless. 50 Shades! The Musical Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) has announced that tickets are now on sale through September 6, 2015 due to audience demand and rave reviews. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! The Musical Parody is produced by Emily Dorezas, Al Samuels, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson, Brett McDonald and 50 Shades Tour LLC.

Ariana Shore ('The Performers', 'Sex Tips for a Straight Woman from a Gay Man') and Katie McClellan (NBC's 'Believe', Off Broadway's 'Rocket to the Moon') star in the fourth episode of 'Lanky Scoliosis', a new web series created by Tim Murray (50 Shades the Musical).

Ben Fankhauser (Spring Awakening, Newsies) and Alanna Saunders (Tiger Lily in NBC's 'Peter Pan Live!') star in the third episode of 'Lanky Scoliosis', a new web series created by Tim Murray (50 Shades the Musical). This episode also features Mike Millan of Off-Broadway's 'Piece of My Heart' and Max Chernin of 'Brooklynite'. Lanky is an awkward young dreamer whose grand ambition is to work at Guiness Book of World Records and talk to girls without being weird. A new neighbor has moved down the hall from him and with the help of his very handsome roommate he tries to find ways to woo the girl next door. He uses every tactic he can think of to distract her from the awkward person he is as his roommate trains him to be suave.

On Wednesday 14 January 2015, at HUSH in Mayfair, the finalists of the International Opera Awards 2015 were announced. These were selected by the jury chaired by John Allison, editor of Opera magazine and classical music critic with The Daily Telegraph.

Jenna Leigh Green (Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Wicked, Bare) stars in the second episode of 'Lanky Scoliosis', a new web series created by Tim Murray (50 Shades the Musical). Lanky is an awkward young dreamer whose grand ambition is to work at Guiness Book of World Records and talk to girls without being weird. A new neighbor has moved down the hall from him and with the help of his very handsome roommate he tries to find ways to woo the girl next door. He uses every tactic he can think of to distract her from the awkward person he is as his roommate trains him to be suave.

La popular ópera de George e Ira Gershwin regresa al coliseo madrileño después de 17 años. La producción, con dirección musical de Tim Murray y dirección escénica de Christine Crouse, viene precedida de un gran éxito en su gira por Reino Unido.

50 Shades! The Musical Parody at The Elektra Theatre celebrates Halloween in a new group photo! Check it out below!