The Tragic and Horrible Life of the Singing Nun 2006

Opened: September 14, 2006
Closing: September 22, 2006

The Tragic and Horrible Life of the Singing Nun - 2006 - New York History , Info & More

Theatre at St. Clements
423 West 46th Street New York, NY 10036

Based on a play by Blair Fell

An homage to the story of Jeanine Deckers, a Belgian nun who became a successful pop star as Soeur Sourire with the song "Dominique" in 1963. After her success, her life became overrun with addiction, depression, betrayal by the Church and a tragic death.

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Works by Paula Vogel, Alex Brightman and More Set for 2017 Johnny Mercer Writers Colony at Goodspeed
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2016

In what has become an annual ritual, a total of 32 established and emerging composers, lyricists, and librettists will converge on the Goodspeed campus from mid-January through mid-February 2017 to participate in the Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals. The writing teams, representing 18 new musicals, will populate the campus, creating a truly exciting environment for discovery and inspiration.

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by Kelsey Denette - Apr 19, 2013

4@15: Four New Fifteen-Minute Musicals, performed in conjunction with University of California, Irvine, will commence performances Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20, for three performances only at the Playroom Theater. Tammy Holder serves as Music Director; Brian Blythe directs.

Gigi Bermingham Stars in International City Theatre's MASTER CLASS, Now thru 4/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2013

Gigi Bermingham will star as internationally renowned opera diva Maria Callas when International City Theatre (ICT) presents Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning Master Class. Todd Nielsen directs a four-week run beginning March 22 at ICT, located in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. Two low-priced previews are set for tonight, March 20 and 21.

Gigi Bermingham to Star in International City Theatre's MASTER CLASS, 3/20-4/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2013

Gigi Bermingham will star as internationally renowned opera diva Maria Callas when International City Theatre (ICT) presents Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning Master Class. Todd Nielsen directs a four-week run beginning March 22 at ICT, located in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. Two low-priced previews are set for March 20 and 21.

BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Announces New Showcase 1/31
by Samantha Vega - Jan 30, 2013

?The BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop announces its Winter Smoker, a semi-annual showcase for new songs from Workshop writers. The event will be held in the 30th Floor Media Room of BMI's New York office at 7 World Trade Center/250 Greenwich Street on Thursday, January 31 at 5:00PM and is open to members of the entertainment industry as well as Workshop members. Reservations are a must: Ssantana@bmi.com or 212 220-3177. Running time is 70 minutes.

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by Jessica Lewis - Mar 8, 2011

The American Theatre Wing announced today that the recipients of the 2011 Jonathan Larson® Grants are Danny Larsen (Composer/Co-Lyricist) & Michelle Elliott (Bookwriter/Co-Lyricist), Cloaked; Marisa Michelson (Composer) & Joshua H. Cohen (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Tamar and the River; and Andy Monroe (Composer), Jack Lechner (Lyricist) & Michael Zam (Bookwriter), The Kid. The prestigious grants, totaling $10,000, will be presented on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at a private event in New York City. The event will feature special performances of the recipients' work.

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by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2007

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Complete scheduling information has been announced for the New York Musical Theatre Festival

Photo Coverage: BMI Workshop Showcase
by Ben Strothmann - Jun 12, 2006

The BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop presented a showcase of new musical works on Monday, June 5 at the Manhattan Theatre Club, featuring stars such as Robb Sapp, Kate Wetherhead and Michael Winther, and BroadwayWorld was there for the occasion!

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