Songs for a New World 1995 - Articles Page 9

Opened: October 26, 1995
Closing: November 05, 1995

Songs for a New World - 1995 - Off-Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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519 West 23rd St. New York, NY

a href="http://mtishows.com/biography.asp?writerid=3341"Jason Robert Brown/a

says, "it's about one moment. It's about hitting the wall and having

to make a choice, or take a stand, or turn around and go back." These

are the stories and characters of today, the strongSONGS FOR A NEW WORLD/strong.brbra href="http://mtishows.com/biography.asp?writerid=3341"Brown/a

transports his audience from the deck of a 1492 Spanish sailing ship to

a ledge 57 stories above Fifth Avenue to meet a startling array of

characters ranging from a young man who has determined that basket-ball

is his ticket out of the ghetto to a woman whose dream of marrying rich

nabs her the man of her dreams and a soulless marriage. brbrWith a small, powerhouse multi-ethnic cast and a driving, exquisitely crafted score running the gamut of today?s popular music, strongSONGS FOR A NEW WORLD/strong is a great way to bring the next generation into the theatre.

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Little Theatre Of Manchester To Present SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2021


Little Theatre of Manchester, one of Connecticut's oldest community theatres still in operation, announced today their upcoming production of Songs for a New World.

BWW Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Monumental Theatre Company
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Jul 6, 2021


Monumental Theatre Company’s production of 'Songs for a New World' comes at a unique time in our society, and expertly capitalizes on this. With its strong cast and creative team, this adaptation rises to our moment and taps into our emotionality. It brings us the emotional connection and comfort that many of us have missed in the last year, and helps us take our next steps with the knowledge that we’ll be fine.

New Line Theatre Announces SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, HEAD OVER HEELS, and URINETOWN for 30th Season 
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2021


New Line Theatre has announced it 30th Anniversary Season of adult, alternative musical theatre, including the return of Jason Robert Brown's brilliant, funny, and intense concept musical SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, which New Line first produced in 1998 in its American regional premiere, running Sept. 30-Oct. 23, 2021.

Jason Robert Brown's COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE Now Available On Vinyl
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2021


Today Craft Recordings and Concord Theatricals released the limited-edition vinyl for Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown's spring 2020 virtual SubCulture concert featuring Ariana Grande and Shoshana Bean.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 20- Happy Birthday, Jason Robert Brown
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2021


On this day, we're wishing a very Happy Birthday to acclaimed composer Jason Robert Brown!

Vote For Vocalist Sarah Dash For Induction Into The NJ Hall Of Fame
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2021


Sarah Dash, the award-winning vocalist, songwriter, motivational speaker, educator, entrepreneur, humanitarian and co-founder of Patti Labelle & the Bluebelles has been nominated for induction into the New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2021.

BWW Previews: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Petree Recital Hall - Oklahoma City University
by Jessica Vanek - Mar 13, 2021


BWW Previews: OCU Stripped Presents SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

BWW Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at West Fargo Sheyenne
by Brian Michaels - Feb 27, 2021


The team at Sheyenne chose 8 powerhouse performers to bring this show to life. There is no “lead” in this show and any one of these single performers could be the lead in any other regular musical production. The power and range of these 8 voices is something special.

The Santa Fe Opera Presents Online Benefit SONGS FOR THE FUTURE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2021


The Santa Fe Opera will present Songs for the Future, a special online program to benefit its singing and technical Apprentice Programs, on March 11 at 6:00 pm MT.

MJTC's PROMISE OF AMERICA Features Jewish Composers' Greatest Songs
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2021


Did you know that it was Jewish composers who wrote some of your favorite songs? Whether it was Take Me Out to the Ball Game or Over the Rainbow, Piano Man or Send in the Clowns, to Da Doo Ron Ron or Hold On, some of the best-known songs ever written were written by Jewish composers. 

Jill Marie Burke and Brent Crayon Reunite to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Jason Robert Brown's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
by Ellen Dostal - Dec 9, 2020


Two industry veterans have teamed up to honor the 25th Anniversary of Jason Robert Brown’s SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD featuring one of musical theatre’s most inspiring finales, Hear My Song. Performer Jill Marie Burke and music director Brent Crayon enlisted the support of director Alan Bailey, and together they assembled Broadway performers, regional theatre standouts and high school musical students, to record a music video honoring the work of Jason Robert Brown and benefiting the Educational Theatre Foundation. 

Stars Reunite to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Jason Robert Brown's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2020


The Educational Theatre Foundation is the beneficiary of the passion project of two industry veterans who have teamed up to honor the 25th Anniversary of Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World, featuring one of musical theatre’s most inspiring finales, Hear My Song.

THE SAD SONG Co. Announces New Album 'Saudade'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 26, 2020


Nigel Powell AKA The Sad Song Company has announced a new solo album: ‘Saudade’ for release on 22 January 2021. 

Carolyn Surrick And Ronn McFarlane Release New Album 'Fermi's Paradox' On Sono Luminus
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2020


Sono Luminus announces Fermi's Paradox, a new album from viola da gambist Carolyn Surrick and lutenist Ronn McFarlane, with guest percussionist Jackie Moran, to be released worldwide on November 20, 2020.

Grammy-Nominated Songwriter Asiah Million Releases New Book 
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2020


In Dreams, Love, and Music: Lifestyle Revised, a memoir written by Asiah Million, she shares her deepest struggles as a child which shaped her into the fearless, strong and independent woman she is today. In this book, she references music, such as hip hop and gospel, that fits different parts of her life to help set the tone of her story. She also shares open and honest conversations about sex and relationships.

TheatreWorks Announces Updated 51st Season, Plus New Hershey Felder Livestream
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2020


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's Artistic Director Tim Bond and Executive Director Phil Santora announced today that the Tony Award-winning theatre will postpone the opening of its 51st mainstage season to March 2021, with eight plays presented through May 2022.

Shoshana Bean Returns for Third Annual Beaverton High School Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2020


Powerhouse vocalist and Broadway star Shoshana Bean is back for her third fundraiser for Beaverton High School's performing arts department. But, instead of packing her alma mater's auditorium with performances from Bean, her music industry peers, and student performers, she's taking the show online. Now, anyone can safely - from the comfort of home - tune into to Bean's YouTube channel at 6 p.m. PST on July 13 for Shoshana Bean and Friends: An Evening of Broadway.

Millennial Theatre Company Will Present a Digital Production of SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2020


Millennial Theatre Company will produce a digital production of Songs For a New World this fall!

VIDEO: Andrea Burns, Natalie Toro & More Sing New Take on a Jason Robert Brown Anthem
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2020


Need some musical inspiration to make it through the day? This new take on a Jason Robert Brown song might do the trick. 

Latinx Broadway Stars Unite Virtually With A New, Bilingual Rendition Of 'The New World / Un Nuevo Mundo'
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2020


On June 3rd, 2020, at 8pm EDT, five Latinx Broadway sensations will unite 'separately' to premiere a new, bilingual version of The New World as part of the Nuyorican Poet's Cafe's 'Art Is Not Canceled Night of Special Performances.'

Dramaworks to Present THE LAST FIVE YEARS as Their Summer Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2020


Jason Robert Brown's international hit The Last Five Years, a poignant and impassioned song cycle that explores the five-year relationship between a pair of twentysomething New Yorkers from heady beginning to heartbreaking end, will be staged by Palm Beach Dramaworks this summer at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre. Tickets go on sale Monday, March 16.

TADA! 35th Anniversary Gala Honors Jason Robert Brown And Georgia Stitt, Hosted by Tituss Burgess
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2020


TADA! Youth Theater will celebrate its 35th Anniversary Gala. This year's honorees are Jason Robert Brown and Georgia Stitt, and the TADA! Gala will be hosted by Tituss Burgess. 

Jessica Vosk To Join Jason Robert Brown In Concert At SubCultureNYC
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2019


SubCulture NYC will present Wicked star Jesssica Vosk in concert with composer Jason Robert Brown, on Sunday, January 12, 2020.

English National Opera And London Musical Theatre Orchestra Announce A CHRISTMAS CAROL Collaboration
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2019


English National Opera (ENO) today announces A Christmas Carol, a festive spectacular in collaboration with London Musical Theatre Orchestra (LMTO).

The Story of Alanis Morissette's JAGGED LITTLE PILL - The Album That Defined A Generation
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2019


This season, singer songwriter. Alanis Morissette heads to Broadway with Jagged Little Pill, an exhilarating new musical inspired by the themes and raw emotions laid bare in her seminal album of the same name.

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