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IN THIS ISSUE: 
Amas Musical Theatre - Hip-Hop Cinderella
Broadway On Demand - Anna Karenina, Xcalibur and The Pirates of Penzance
Broadway RoseThe Story of My Life (Fest '07)
Cardinal Stage - Ordinary Days (Fest '08)
New York Theatre Barn - Love In Hate Nation and Experience Marianas
Porchlight Music Theatre - Movie Musical Monday, Classical Musicals from the Golden Age of Radio, and Sondheim @ 90 Roundtable
Prospect Theater Company - Don't Stay Safe and Brain. Storm.
The Public Theater of San Antonio - Thurgood
Seattle Rep - Plays In Process: Fannie
Uptown Players - Application Pending
AMAS MUSICAL THEATRE REMIXES A CLASSIC WITH HIP-HOP CINDERELLA
Hip Hop Cinderella
Beamed directly from the planet Centra, the new intergalactic musical, Hip Hop Cinderella: A New Musical will be streamed to this earth December 10th through 27th. Watch for a rapping robot who can open quantum portals, an interplanetary rap competition, family squabbles, and a hyper-partying Prince. Our space-age Cinderella certainly has her work cut out for her!
Propelled with music and lyrics by Rona Siddiqui, book by Scott Elmegreen, and based on a treatment by Linda Chichester and NAMT Associate Member David Coffman (Fest '98, Blackbirds of Broadway), now extended to January 31st! Click here for more information.
EXCITING TITLES AVAILABLE ON BROADWAY ON DEMAND THIS MONTH
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
Book & Lyrics by Leo Tolstoy and Yuliy Kim, Music by Roman Ignatyev
Produced by Vladimir Tartakovskiy and Alexei Bolonin 
Beautiful Anna Karenina lives with her husband and loving son. She meets the dashing Count Vronsky among Moscow's high society and their attraction for each other forever changes the landscape of Anna's perfect world - Experience Tolstoy's classic like never before with Anna Karenina the Musical.
Available now on BroadwayOnDemand.com.
Xcalibur
Xcalibur
Directed by Stephen Rayne with music by Frank Wildhorn, book by Ivan Menchell, and lyrics by Robin Lerner
Produced by NAMT Member EMK International
The musical scene thrives in South Korea with Xcalibur. The production showcases the journey of King Arthur, exploring his discovery of new-found responsibility as a young leader and getting married to the love of his life, Guinevere only to experience a reality far from what was expected. **Due to Licensing restrictions, this production is NOT AVAILABLE for streaming in Korea, Japan, and Greater China.**
Available now on Broadway On Demand.
The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance
Sasha Regan’s All Male Company of pirates and their winsome lasses are set to bring audiences one night of joy and laughter with their inventive new take on Gilbert & Sullivan's much loved The Pirates of Penzance. Features a shipshape cast singing songs including: “I am a Pirate King,” “Oh, happy day, with joyous glee” and "A rollicking band of pirates we". They are sure to raise the roof off the Palace Theatre! Expect plenty of onboard japes from the swashbuckling crew who are braving the high seas with rum and hand-sanitisers to bring you a socially distanced, Covid-secure show.
A much-needed escape for families and friends who are looking for some festive spirit to banish lockdown blues. The production was first staged at The Union Theatre in the heart of Southwark over a decade ago where it was a runaway success winning Best Off-West End Production at The Whats On Stage Awards in 2009. Pirates transferred to Wilton’s Music Hall for a 6-week run and on to The Rose Theatre, Kingston before the All Male Company set sail on a tour of Australia culminating in a month-long run at Cate Blanchett’s prestigious Sydney Theatre. There was a subsequent UK Tour in 2015 and another critically acclaimed run at the beautiful Wilton’s Music Hall last year.
Available now on Broadway On Demand.
BROADWAY ROSE STREAMS THE STORY OF MY LIFE 
the story of my life.
The Story of My Life (Fest '07)
Directed by Sharon Maroney
Music Director Jeffrey Childs

Music and lyrics by Neil Bartram and book by Brian Hill 
Best-selling author Thomas finds himself at a loss for words when faced with the task of eulogizing his lifelong friend, Alvin, after his mysterious death. As Thomas struggles to compose his thoughts, he is drawn into the library of his mind by the embodied memory of his friend. Through music and song these two friends recount their humorous adventures, quibble about their past, and ultimately discover what is at the base of every strong friendship... love.
Content Advisories: The Story of My Life is recommended for ages 13 and older. The show contains mild profanity and themes of death and suicide. The production stars Alec Cameron Lugo and Andrew Wade, and streams February 5 - 28 via BroadwayRose.org.
OFFERING A BREAK FROM "UNPRECEDENTED TIMES," CARDINAL STAGE BRINGS US ORDINARY DAYS
Ordinary Days
Ordinary Days (Fest '08)
Adam Gwon's (Fest '08, Ordinary Days, Fest '11, Bernice Bobs Her Hair, Fest '14, String) Ordinary Days is a sweet and funny musical that celebrates the big impact of life’s small moments. A couple faces new challenges when they decide to move in together and a pair of strangers take trepidatious steps towards friendship when their paths cross unexpectedly. Their lives collide in surprising ways in this sort-of-fairy tale set in the chaos of New York City.
Cardinal Stage's production of Ordinary Days is directed by Artistic Director and NAMT Board member Kate Galvin. The show will be available on-demand via Showtix4u from February 11 through February 21. 
NEW YORK THEATRE BARN'S NEW WORKS SERIES SPOTLIGHTS LOVE IN HATE NATION AND EXPERIENCE MARIANAS
New York Theatre Barn
Now in its 13th season, New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series presents exclusive “pre-premieres” of new musicals in the early stages of development. New York Theatre Barn is keeping original live theatre alive during this unprecedented time. From our homes to yours, we are excited to share and experience the magic of live theatre in development.
This installment will be a 45-minute virtual live stream which will include excerpts from two new musicals: 
  • Love In Hate Nation (Music, Lyrics and Book by Joe Iconis (Fest '11, Bloodsong of Love) - Set in a 1960s Juvie Hall, Love in Hate Nation tells the story of young people caught between eras of a changing America. Sixteen-year old Susannah Son is carted off to the National Reformatory for Girls to get her head put on straight. There she meets the aggressively incorrigible Sheila Nail, and a relationship forms which leads to an all-out "revolution in the institution" as they attempt to break out of the boxes society has created around them. Girl Group Wall of Sound harmonies are filtered through a punk rock spirit in this rebellious and romantic new musical.
  • Experience Marianas (Book by Rob Rokicki (Fest '18, Monstersongs) and Sarah Beth Pfeifer, Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki)  - Experience Marianas is a wild sapphic rock musical adventure about one woman's journey to escape an oceanic cult. The piece is a high-octane, darkly comedic examination of systems of control and how we struggle to define our identities within them. Set aboard a ship, the show immerses our audience into the Marianas Institute, an aquatic 'healing center' founded by Dr. Davis "Daddy" Johnson. We are indoctrinated into the group in real-time. "Informational sessions" start off completely plausible but get progressively wilder and more fantastical, complete with pyramid schemes, sex rituals, sea monsters, and eventually murder.

    Produced by Joe Barros and Jen Sandler, the event streams live on New York Theatre Barn's YouTube channel on Wednesday, January 20th at 7pm ET.
COZY UP WITH PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE'S DIGITAL OFFERINGS
Movie Musical Monday
Movie Musical Monday
Porchlight's Movie Musical Monday heads to London with Tim Burton’s 2007 film adaptation of the Sondheim and Wheeler 1979 stage musical with a razor’s edge, Sweeney Todd. The discussion kicks off Monday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. CST on Zoom with host Rosie Schultz and special guest Johanna McKenzie Miller! As always, make sure to RSVP on Porchlight's Facebook page and watch the film before we zoom!
WMPT
Classic Musicals from the Golden Age of Radio
Host Michael Weber will introduce you to some of the great American musicals as they were originally presented on the airwaves. Performed live in front of a studio audience near the years the productions played on stage or were adapted as movies, you'll visit an era when Broadway was the central source for the launch of popular music and when stage actors were known by name across the land. Available on YouTube, Facebook, and all major podcast platforms.
Sondheim @ 90
Sondheim @ 90 Roundtable
Porchlight Artistic Director Michael Weber joins three special guests to discuss the many works of Stephen Sondheim. West Side Story, Into The Woods, Sweeney Todd and so much more! Join Porchlight, Saturdays at 7pm CST on YouTube and Facebook for episode premieres and to view previous episodes.
PROSPECT THEATER CONTINUES VISION SERIES WITH DON'T STAY SAFE AND BRAIN. STORM.
Don't Stay Safe
DON'T STAY SAFE
Book & lyrics by Cheryl L. Davis (Fest '08, Barnstormer), music by Douglas J. Cohen (Fest '94 The Gig, Fest '00, Glimmerglass, Fest '08, Barnstormer)
Spring 2020, NYC: How can Franki keep both Taylor, her estranged girlfriend, and Eddie, her younger brother, safe?
The final offering in Prospect's 2020 VISION Series line-up reflects on critical events of the past year. This companion piece to Davis & Cohen’s full-length musical Bridges engages with the ongoing struggle for racial equality and civil rights, examining the risks of protest... and the risks of staying safe. 
Watch for free anytime on prospecttheater.org.
BRAIN. STORM,
BRAIN. STORM.
Book, music and lyrics by Jay Alan Zimmerman

A playfully musicalized TED-style talk exploring how Beethoven’s – and composer Jay Alan Zimmerman’s – deafness affects creating music and connection with the world.  This short film explores emerging technologies such as music visualizers and brain-mapping.
Watch for free anytime on prospecttheater.org
THE PUBLIC THEATER OF SAN ANTONIO PRESENTS THURGOOD
Thurgood
By George Stevens, Jr.
Depicting the life of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court justice, and his role in the historic decision on the Brown v. Board of Education case, this is a story rich in history, humanity and humor.
This live virtual performance is available to stream January 14-24th, and tickets can be purchased at www.showtix4u.com
SEATTLE REP GIVES US AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT FANNIE 
Fannie
In Seattle Rep's five-part virtual series Plays In Process hosted by Artistic Director Braden Abraham, get an in-depth behind the scenes look at the creative process.
Join leading playwrights, actors, directors and musicians including Uma Thurman, Cheryl L. West, David Strathairn, Taylor Schilling, Erica Schmidt, and more, as each installment focuses on key elements within the work inviting artists to share their discoveries through interviews and exclusive excerpts from some of Seattle Rep’s most anticipated projects. Experience first-hand how collaboration among a diverse group of theater artists uniquely expands the creative process, fostering a powerful exchange of ideas that eventually fuels the work of a fully-fledged production seen on our stages.
In the latest installment of the series, learn more about Fannie by Cheryl L. West. Fannie is a captivating call to action and look at the impassioned freedom fighter, Fannie Lou Hamer, who became one of the most powerful female voices of the civil and voting rights movements.This episode premieres Thursday, January 28th on SeattleRep.org
UPTOWN PLAYERS BRINGS US APPLICATION PENDING
Application Pending
By Greg Edwards and Andy Sanberg
B.J. Cleveland stars as Chris Evans, a kindergarten assistant at Edgely Prep, an elite Manhattan private school with an acceptance rate that puts Harvard’s to shame. On the day applications are due, Edgely’s Head of Admissions is ousted in a scandal, and Chris is unexpectedly thrust into the job. With phones ringing off the hook, Chris must balance beleaguered applicants, venal administrators, and an army of parents who will stop at nothing to get their kids into this exclusive school. B.J. Cleaveland plays all 44 characters in this non-stop comedy.
Tickets are available from January 29th to February 7th at UptownPlayers.org.
DON'T FORGET TO TUNE IN TO MUSE: DISCOVER MUSICALS PODCAST SERIES
Muse: Discover Musicals Podcast
NAMT, in conjunction with One Foot Productions, has recently launched a new podcast series, 
Muse: Discover Musicals, giving you a front-row seat to groundbreaking new musicals in development.
Spotlighting a wide range of new musicals and bringing their stories, songs and characters to life with the help of the shows’ writers, Muse is a behind-the-scenes showcase of some of musical theatre’s most compelling and daring new voices. Each episode features in-studio performances of original songs, table reads and interviews. The first season of Muse has just been released and features five episodes, each highlighting a new musical that was developed through NAMT’s Festival of New Musicals. All five episodes are now available for free to listeners on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts and Stitcher. Listeners can also visit the podcast website at discoverthemuse.com to listen to the episodes and to find more information about the individual shows and authors. Season two of Muse is currently in preproduction with plans to be released later this year.
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