Sandra Okuboyejo News

Nollywood Dreams, the first production of MCC's 2021-22 season, began previews at the Newman Mills Theater on October 21, 2021. Directed by Saheem Ali (Fires in The Mirror), Nollywood Dreams opened on November 11, 2021 and will play a limited run through November 28, 2021.

MCC Theater announced today that the upcoming engagement of Nollywood Dreams will reunite the entire cast from the 2020 MCC production that was postponed due to the theater shutdown. Nollywood Dreams, the first production of their 2021-22 season, will begin previews in-person at MCC Theater’s Newman Mills Theater on October 21, 2021.

Available on all streaming platforms January 15th,  Her Sound, Vol. 1, written by Ethan Carlson, recent winner of Taylor Louderman’s Write Out Loud Contest, is the first of a three-part concept album to be released throughout 2021. 

Watch the immersive musical theatre development accelerator live Shark-Tank-style pitch session where participants present their shows to theatre and tech industry veterans!

Applying the model that accelerates technology start-ups, The APPLES AND ORANGES ARTS THEatre ACCELERATOR treats storytellers as founders and creates an opportunity for participants to interact with professionals in storytelling, production, distribution, and mentors in the business of show business.

Nollywood Dreams begins performances on Thursday, March 19th, 2020, in the Newman Mills Theater at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space (511 West 52nd Street), with official opening night set for Monday, April 13th. The cast and creatives of Nollywood Dreams recently met the press and chatted with us about the show.

MCC Theater will soon present the World Premiere of Nollywood Dreams by Jocelyn Bioh (MCC Theater's Burnt Umber Playwright-In-Residence) with direction by Saheem Ali. The cast will feature Charlie Hudson, III (A Raisin in the Sun), Outer Critics Circle and Lortel Award nominee Nana Mensah (Man From Nebraska), Sandra Okuboyejo (Hamilton, Chicago), Ade Otukoya ('Shades of Blue'), Emana Rachelle ('Insecure'), and Abena Mensah-Bonsu.

MCC Theater (Bob LuPone, Bernie Telsey, Will Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) announced today the complete casting for the World Premiere of Nollywood Dreams by Jocelyn Bioh (MCC Theater's Burnt Umber Playwright-In-Residence) with direction by Saheem Ali.

The musical HAMILTON will conclude its more than three (3) year run in Chicago at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) on January 5, 2020, it has been announced by producer Jeffrey Seller. Chicago was the first city outside New York where HAMILTON opened; the production began performances on September 27, 2016 at what was then The PrivateBank Theatre.

Next month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Devin Ilaw, Dorcas Leung, and Charlotte Maltby in 54 Sings 1776 on July 3 and July 4, 2018. The Fourth of July meets Broadway in the fifth annual concert staging of the beloved musical, 1776, at Feinstein's/54 Below. Showcase your patriotism with some of stage's brightest stars singing numbers such as "Sit Down, John," "He Plays The Violin," "Molasses To Rum," and more, as we celebrate the great sacrifices our friends, family, and founding fathers have made to shape our nation.

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

After a sold out debut, this second edition of Women of the Wings: A Celebration of Female Musical Theatre Writers returns to Feinstein's/54 Below on March 2, 2018 to celebrate female musical theatre writers! 

Go inside the rehearsal room with Sandra Okuboyejo, a senior at PACE University, as she rehearses for WOMEN OF THE WINGS: A CELEBRATION OF FEMALE MUSICAL THEATRE WRITERS VOLUME II. Watch the video below!

Erin Kommer joins the cast of Women of the Wings: A Celebration of Female Musical Theatre Writers at Feinstein's/54 Below on March 2nd.

HALONA&OPHELIA , a fresh and innovative all female musical, a book and co-lyrics by Hanako Greensmith and music and lyrics by Sandra Okuboyejo (www.sandraokuboyejo.com) , has been selected for this year's Pace New Musicals lab.

Lauren Molina joins the cast of WOMEN OF THE WINGS: A CELEBRATION OF FEMALE MUSICAL THEATRE WRITERS Volume II at Feinstein's/54 Below on March 2! 

Ariana Sep lveda joins the cast of Women of the Wings: A Celebration of Female Musical Theatre Writers at Feinstein's/54 Below.

Byron is a Senior in the BFA Musical Theater program at Pace University. In the past year, he has been cast as Al DeLuca in Pace's production of 'A Chorus Line' directed by Baayork Lee, Caiaphas in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' directed by Gina Rattan, and The Bus/The Dryer in 'Caroline, Or Change' directed by Jeanine Tesori. Byron has also performed and worked alongside well-known artists such as Michael John-LaChiusa, Warren Carlyle, Cynthia Erivo, Kenny Rogers, Darren Criss, Keala Settle, and Yolanda Adams. He would like to give a special thanks to his loving and very supportive family and friends.

Noah Mogaka joins WOMEN OF THE WINGS: A CELEBRATION OF FEMALE MUSICAL THEATRE WRITERS, set for March 2 at Feinstein's/54 Below. Noah is a NYC-based actor, originally from the small town of West Grove, PA. He moved to the city in 2014 to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre at Pace University and is currently completing his final year in the program. Since beginning his new life in the city, he has had the opportunity to work in a wide variety of musicals, plays, and TV/film projects. He has been fortunate enough to work with the likes of Michael John LaChiusa, Alexandra Silber, Cynthia Erivo, and Graciela Daniele. He is continuously grateful for the life he gets to live and is deeply passionate about art, love, and human connection.