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IN THIS ISSUE:
11th Hour Theatre Company - Quarantine Cabarets
Barrington Stage Company - 10x10 New Play Festival
Beck Center for the Arts - Beck Broadway Alums in Concert
Cardinal Stage - Swing into Spring Cabaret
The Human Race Theatre Company - Now and Then
La Jolla Playhouse - Spittin' Truth to Power While Light Leaping For the People
MusicalFare Theatre - Stories of Life
New York Theatre Barn - Anjou and For Tonight
Northern Sky Theater - Malarkey! 1993 in the Park
Porchlight Music Theatre - Chicago Sings Rock & Roll Broadway
The Public Theater of San Antonio - Empanada
James Sasser & Charles Vincent Burwell (Fest '14, Cubamor) - Le Comte Noir
Kit Yan & Melissa Li (Fest '19, Interstate) - The Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Awards
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11TH HOUR THEATRE COMPANY KICKS OFF NEW QUARANTINE CABARET SERIES
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Set up your laptop, phone, or cast to the big screen, because 11th Hour is bringing some big talent right to your home! Enjoy these evenings of stories and songs with some of Philly’s most entertaining performers, who are either quarantined together or wish they were! Viewers will be able to virtually interact LIVE with some of your favorite Philly artists over Zoom.
Spring lineup:
- March 20th: Rob Tucker & Billy Bustamonte
- April 24th: Rajeer Alford & Elena Camp
- May 22nd: Amanda Jill Robinson & Jenna Pinchbeck as Ruth & Estelle
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10 TEN-MINUTE PLAYS x 10 PLAYWRIGHTS = 100 MINUTES OF PURE JOY WITH BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY
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10×10 is back to shake those winter blues away, from the comfort of your own home! Filmed live at Barrington Stage Company's Boyd-Quinson Stage in Pittsfield, MA and streaming March 11–14 & 18–21, this year’s selection is sure to delight.
To check out this year's lineup and purchase tickets, head to BSC's website.
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BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS BECK BROADWAY ALUMS IN CONCERT
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Beck Center has a sterling reputation of cultivating talented performers who go on to success in hit Broadway shows and associated tours; making their mark in a highly competitive world. That is true with these actors and singers who will entertain and share stories of their experiences with Beck Center, and professional gigs, off, and on Broadway.
Scott Spence, Artistic Director for the past 30 years at Beck Center for the Arts, and producer
of this virtual event says "I am both thrilled and touched that these amazing performers are
thinking of Beck Center during such a challenging time for the Arts. Each of them has
memorably shared their magic on Beck's stages, and I am so gracious to each of them for
giving back."
The concert is available to stream on demand March 5-28th on BeckCenter.org.
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SWING INTO SPRING WITH CARDINAL STAGE
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Get your toes tapping with a night of songs that swing! Inspired by great singers from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra, this show is sure to hit the sweet spot for anyone who likes their musical theater with a dash of ring-a-ding-ding!
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HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY'S NOW AND THEN COMING SOON TO BROADWAY ON DEMAND
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The Human Race Theatre Company, Dayton's premier professional theatre company, will begin its 34th season with the romantic comedy/drama Now and Then by Sean Grennan (Fest '94, Phantom of the Country Opera.) It will be available exclusively on the streaming platform Broadway On Demand starting April 28, 2021 — the 35th birthday of The Human Race Theatre Company..
The play takes us to a neighborhood bar in 1981 where Jamie is closing up when a last-minute customer enters and offers Jamie and his girlfriend Abby $2,000 to sit and have a drink with him. Who wouldn't take it? But the unusual conversation, and the appearance of a second customer, makes the unbelievable begin to look like it just might be true.
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LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE BRINGS THEIR WITHOUT WALLS SERIES ONLINE WITH SPITTIN' TRUTH TO POWER WHILE LIGHT LEAPING FOR THE PEOPLE
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Spittin’ Truth To Power While Light Leaping For the People is a powerful intergenerational piece using images, music and storytelling styles reminiscent of the griot. Between fire and brimstone preaching, the intimate vulnerability of prayer, and the invitation to fellowship, renowned San Diego poet Alyce Smith Cooper and acclaimed DJ and musician Shammy Dee are reaching to penetrate the hearts of the people. This three-part spoken verse encompasses the juxtaposition of past/present, yin/yang, male/female with the dream of transformations hoped for and imagined. It is both a personal moment and a collective piece – a springing forward into a leap of light.
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MUSICALFARE THEATRE PRESENTS STORIES OF LIFE
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Stories of Life is a World Premiere original musical based on the actual words of elder Americans residing in independent, assisted living, and nursing care facilities at Beechwood Continuing Care in 2001. These extraordinary stories from ordinary people feature a resilience and a humanity that seem especially vital during our current times.
This 40-minute musical features the stories of dozens of elder Americans, portrayed by four actors, sometimes spoken and sometimes sung using original music. Greenscreen technology is used to establish settings, time periods and to evoke the memories of the viewers using period photographs.
Written, directed and conceived by Randall Kramer, the production features George Brown, Debbie Pappas, Michele Marie Roberts and Doug Weyand. Technical direction and videography are provided by Chris Cavanagh. Available to stream on MusicalFare Theatre's website from March 5 - April 9.
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NEW YORK THEATRE BARN'S NEW WORKS SERIES SPOTLIGHTS ANJOU AND FOR TONIGHT
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Now in its 14th 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 these unprecedented times. From our homes to yours, we are excited to share and experience the magic of live theatre in development.
The next installment on Wednesday, March 17th will be a 1-hour virtual live stream which will include excerpts from two new musicals:
- Anjou: The Musical Horror Tale (Music by Guillermo Mendez M., Lyrics by Guillermo Mendez M. and Guadalupe Sandova, New English Translation by Javier Vilalta) - Anjou: The Musical Horror Tale is a modern Mexican opera which recently had its English-language premiere. The musical is a cautionary tale set in 16th century France, revolving around the massacre of Saint Bartholomew in 1572. Fusing Renaissance-inspired melodies, modern orchestrations and Latinx-influenced tunes, Anjou turns a tragic moment in history into a riveting exploration of kindness and acceptance against a backdrop of injustice, prejudice, and ruthless ambitions.
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For Tonight (Book by Whitney Rhodes, Shenelle Salcido and NAMT Associate Member Spencer Williams, Music and Lyrics by Shenelle Salcido and Spencer Williams, Orchestrations by Shenelle Salcido) - When their parents die of a mysterious illness in their small Welsh village, surviving siblings Thomas, Haydon, and Nettie are forced to fend for themselves. Inspired by the Romani who once shared their home, Haydon heads off to Liverpool, guitar in hand, to find what he's been missing. There he meets a Romani woman who speaks to his wandering soul. With a riveting indie-rock/folk score, For Tonight explores the indelible power of home.
Produced by Joe Barros and Jen Sandler, the event streams live on New York Theatre Barn's YouTube channel on Wednesday, March 17th at 7pm ET. The New Works Series has received support in part by NAMT's Innovation & Expoloration Fund.
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NORTHERN SKY THEATER RELEASES 1993 ARCHIVE RECORDING OF MALARKEY!
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In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Northern Sky presents Malarkey!: 1993 in the Park, the first time Northern Sky has ever released an entire show from its video archive. Shot on a hot summer night in 1993, this archive of Malarkey! positively vibrates with the distinctive energy of the Peninsula Park amphitheater—you can practically hear the trees rustle. Filled with the songs, stories, and humor of Ireland, this archive of Malarkey! features the show’s original cast: Kelly Brainerd, Suzanne Graff, Doc Heide, Jeff Herbst, Karen Mal, and Northern Sky’s late cofounder, Fred Alley. A full video of the show’s sound check was also captured the night of the taping and provides a rare candid look at the cast as they prepare for the evening’s show.
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PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE PRESENTS A DIGITAL CHICAGO SINGS
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From Bye, Bye Birdie to Dreamgirls to Rent to Jagged Little Pill and a variety of productions in between, this year’s Chicago Sings, Porchlight's annual fundraising concert, (now virtual for the first time!) includes a cast of more than 40 musical talents and celebrities gathered to celebrate Porchlight Music Theatre and two American creations – Broadway and Rock & Roll.
This concert also features the presentation of the 2021 Guy Adkins Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Music Theatre to Felicia P. Fields. All proceeds from this special event will go to Porchlight Music Theatre’s educational and artistic programming. Available to stream March 20 - April 18. Learn more on Porchlight's website.
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THE PUBLIC THEATER OF SAN ANTONIO PRESENTS EMPANADA
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A live virtual performance. The story of a Lesbiana en probaditas. A sometimes-hilarious comedy, other times dramatic and emotional story of the difficult challenges a Mexican-American is faced with when family, religion, cultura, and her inner truth come together.
*May contain themes and content not suitable for all audiences. The production streams March 4-14th on ThePublicSA.org.
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LE COMTE NOIR NOW STREAMING ON BROADWAY ON DEMAND
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Music & Lyrics by Charles Vincent Burwell (Fest '14, Cubamor)
Book & Lyrics by James D Sasser (Fest '14, Cubamor)
Le Comte Noir is a brand new musical about the untold story of the real Count Of Monte Cristo. Alexandre Dumas is struggling with writer's block. To beat it he must reconcile what happened to his father — the wrongfully imprisoned Haitian-born hero of the French Revolution and rival to Napoleon — a legacy that inspired what many consider the son’s greatest literary work. Commissioned by Manhattan School of Music's New Musicals Initiative, Le Comte Noir was also developed at a TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Writer's Retreat, and a part of the Michigan State University New Musical Dramaturgy Project. This developmental premiere was made possible by MSM's Cultural Inclusion Initiative.
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BROADWAY ON DEMAND STREAMS THE KLEBAN PRIZE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS
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The 31st annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre presentation ceremony will take place virtually this year on Broadway On Demand, March 15 at 7 PM ET. The awards will feature performances from the previously announced winners, lyricist Benjamin Scheuer and co-librettists Melissa Li and Kit Yan (Fest '19, Interstate,) and will be hosted by Tony Award winners and Kleban Foundation board members Richard Maltby Jr. and Maury Yeston.
The Kleban Foundation was established in 1988 under the will of Edward L. Kleban, best known as the Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning lyricist of the musical A Chorus Line. Kleban’s will made provisions for annual prizes, which in recent years have totaled $100,000 each, payable over two years.
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