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IN THIS ISSUE:
11th Hour Theatre Company - Quarantine Cabarets
42nd Street Moon - Perfect Hermany: A Musical Tribute to Jerry Herman
Amas Musical Theatre - Found in Translation: In Search of My Cuban Roots
Broadway On Demand - Share the Floor, We Have To Hurry and The Royale
Broadway Rose Theatre Company - The Last Five Years
Cardinal Stage - John Watson, PhD
Goodspeed Musicals - John Cullum: An Accidental Star
The Human Race Theatre Company - Now and Then
King's Head Theatre - I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical
MusicalFare Theatre - Stories of Life
Musical Theatre West - On This Side of the World (Fest '20) and Keep the Lights On Benefit Concert
Music Theatre of Madison - An American Mythology Concept Album
New York Theatre Barn - She Reached For Heaven and Co-Founders (Fest '20)
Philadelphia Theatre Company - An Evening with Ali Stroker
Prospect Theater Company, Inc - Making Micheaux
James Sasser & Charles Vincent Burwell (Fest '14, Cubamor) - Le Comte Noir
Theatre Now New York - Sound Bites Extra Bites
Theater Latté Da - Re-Cast
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11TH HOUR THEATRE COMPANY CONTINUES 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.
Coming up in the series:
- May 22nd: Amanda Jill Robinson & Jenna Pinchbeck as Ruth & Estelle
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42ND STREET MOON PRESENTS TRIBUTE TO JERRY HERMAN IN PERFECT HERMANY
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Perfect Hermany is the perfect match of performer and song, as two great J’s come together – Jason Graae and Jerry Herman. Enjoy a delightful, hilarious, poignant, and above all, tuneful trip down Jerry Herman lane with songs from shows like Hello, Dolly!, The Grand Tour, Mame, La Cage aux Folles, Mack and Mabel and Milk and Honey, along with great stories and patter. Plus, watch Herman’s leading ladies come to life with special performances by Bay Area artists and Musical Theatre West guest stars Jacqueline De Muro, Kelley Dorney, Lauren Louise, and Katrina Lauren McGraw!
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AMAS MUSICAL THEATRE TAKES YOU ON A MUSICAL JOURNEY IN FOUND IN TRANSLATION
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Amas Musical Theatre will present a virtual presentation of Found in Translation, a solo musical journey written and performed by Luis Santeiro. It will launch online beginning April 28, 2021 at 7:00pm (followed by a Q&A) and will be available on demand through May 5, 2021. Tickets are free, but reservations are required at www.amasmusical.org.
All proceeds will benefit Amas Musical Theatre’s education and theatre programs. The rhythms of your youth are indelibly stamped on your soul. Luis Santeiro left Cuba when he was twelve. After that traumatic transition, he was determined to become all-American and leave his Latin past behind. He found that it was not so simple. Through song and story, Found in Translation explores the loss of home, and the discovery of the added richness in being a blend of two cultures.
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NEW PRODUCTIONS NOW AVAILABLE ON BROADWAY ON DEMAND
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Share the Floor
Born out of events arising from the BLM movement, Share The Floor is the brainchild of Christopher Gattelli, Broadway choreographer/director who recognized the need to address change in the arts for the BIPOC community. Determined to actively be a part of the solution, Chris enlisted Vasthy Mompoint, veteran Broadway actress/performer and daughter of Haitian immigrants, as well as Phil LaDuca, renowned Broadway and film shoe designer, with the intent of bringing like-minds together, who are dedicated to opening up new opportunities within the arts community.
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We Have To Hurry
We Have to Hurry is a new play by Dorothy Lyman. At a retirement community in sunny Cedar Key, Florida, 70 year-olds Margaret and Gil are forced apart in their adjacent condos because of the mandatory isolation for all residents. Across their neighboring balconies, Gil who is seriously in love with her, observes Margaret’s frustrations and realizes he must use his wit and humor because every moment is precious. We Have to Hurry, but can he persuade her to come downstairs and take a walk on the beach with him?
In keeping with the play’s touching message, all profits from the live stream of We Have to Hurry will be donated to The Actors Fund Home East and West. Owned and operated by The Actors Fund, the residences offer short-stay rehabilitation, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care services for individuals who have dedicated a major portion of their professional lives to the performing arts and entertainment.
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The Royale
The 2016 Obie and Drama Desk Award-winning The Royale is not actually a play about boxing! The play is about the life of the outsider in America as much as it is about charismatic African-American boxer Jay “The Sport” Jackson. The stylized and stunning conception of Marco Ramirez was realized by director Rachel Chavkin.
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BROADWAY ROSE STREAMS THE LAST FIVE YEARS
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Directed by Sharon Maroney
Music Direction by Brian Michael
Written and Composed by Jason Robert Brown (Fest '97, Songs For A New World)
An emotionally powerful and intimate musical, The Last Five Years tells the bittersweet tale of a brief marriage between two young artists. The storytelling is non-linear: Cathy, a struggling actor, starts her tale at the end of the marriage, working backwards through the timeline. Jamie, a literary prodigy, begins his at the onset of the relationship. The two narratives intersect on their wedding day before diverging again to arrive at the beginning, and end, of their five years together.
The production stars Kailey Rhodes and Jeff Rosick, and streams April 23 - May 16. Available at broadwayrose.org.
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CARDINAL STAGE CONTINUES WALKABOUT RADIO PLAY SERIES WITH JOHN WATSON, PhD
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As the Covid-19 pandemic weighs heavily on John Watson, he reflects back on happier times pursuing his doctorate in English at IU and his friendship with the brilliant, young Sherman Hadee. Inspired by heist caper The Red Headed League, this drama casts Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic characters in a new light.
Cardinal Stage's Walkabout Radio Plays are a fun way to enjoy the magic of theatre in a unique setting. These audio drams can be listened to from ANYWHERE! Make a donation of any amount to get access on CardinalStage.org.
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GOODSPEED EXTENDS JOHN CULLUM: AN ACCIDENTAL STAR IN CO-PRODUCTION WITH VINEYARD THEATRE AND IRISH REP
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John Cullum: An Accidental Star
A Co-Production with Vineyard Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals, and The Irish Repertory Theatre conceived by John Cullum and Jeff Berger. Book by David Thompson, Music Supervision by Georgia Stitt (Fest '10, Big Red Sun)
Go behind the scenes with Broadway icon John Cullum -- from his 1960 debut in Camelot and Tony Award-winning performances in Shenandoah and On The Twentieth Century, to starring roles in On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Urinetown and The Scottsboro Boys. John captivates with songs from the Golden Age of the American Musical and never-before-heard stories of working with friends Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Goulet, Julie Andrews, and more. An Accidental Star is a rare opportunity to revisit the making of some of Broadway's greatest shows, and the funny, moving and fascinating encounters John had along the way. Visit Goodspeed.org for more information.
This production has been extended by popular demand and is available to stream until May 6th!
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HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY'S NOW AND THEN AVAILABLE NOW ON 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 today, 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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KING'S HEAD THEATRE AND SPECTACULAR MUSIC BRING I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL ONLINE
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King's Head Theatre and Spectacular Music present I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical, filmed by the award winning Shoot Media, as part of the King’s Head Theatre’s digital on demand season, "Plays On Film."
Boasting 20 ★★★★★ reviews and a West End Wilma Award following its sold-out 2019 Edinburgh Fringe run and featuring West End regulars Luke Bayer, Charlotte O’Rourke, Lucas Rush and Charlotte Anne Steen, this sparkling musical revue lifts the lid on the highs and lows of life as a musical theatre performer.
From voice-straining high notes to limb-spraining high kicks, via on-stage smooches and off-stage feuds, this laugh-out-loud caper takes in the journey from wide-eyed drama school graduate to difficult diva (or past-it chorus member).
With music and lyrics from iTunes comedy album chart-topper Alexander S. Bermange, get set for a thoroughly entertaining hour of awful auditions, debilitating dance routines and backstage backstabbing - as well as the magical moments that make it all worthwhile.
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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 until June 30th.
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MUSICAL THEATRE WEST STREAMS CONCERT OF ON THIS SIDE OF THE WORLD (FEST '20) AND CONTINUES KEEP THE LIGHTS ON BENEFIT CONCERT SERIES WITH ANNA MINTZER
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On This Side of the World (Fest '20)
Musical Theatre West and the Creators of On This Side of the World (Fest '20) are very excited to represent the Filipino community during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month by hosting a FREE virtual concert of the show on May 1st, bringing their show to the West Coast for the first time! Along with the streaming of this content free of charge, Musical Theatre West will also be using the event to raise funds for Long Beach's Filipino Migrant Center and other local organizations. Tickets available now for FREE at musical.org or stellartickets.com.
This virtual event, hosted by the creators of On This Side of the World (Music & Lyrics by Paulo K Tiról, Developed with & Directed by Noam Shapiro,) features existing videos from NAMT's Festival of New Musicals, Prospect Theater Co.'s IGNITE concert series, and the NY Theatre Barn's New Works Series, interspersed with conversations about the creation of this brand new musical.
In On This Side of the World, actors give voice to Filipino immigrants navigating old lives and new beginnings, as a one-way ticket sends them on a journey 8,000 miles from home. Through a vibrant mix of styles and tones, from torch songs to bubblegum pop, romantic ballads to power anthems, Paulo K Tiról’s sung-through musical becomes a love letter to the Filipino-American dream. Please contact Dana Leach for more information, graphics, or interview requests at education-outreach@musical.org.
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Keep the Lights On
Musical Theatre West's Keep the Lights On Benefit Concert Series returns for 2021 with brand new content as well as encores of concerts from the 2020 series. The concerts will be shown using a brand new streaming platform, STELLAR! It’s just one of the ways Musical Theatre West is bringing entertainment into your homes during these challenging times.
Anna Mintzer jumped into the heart of MTW audiences in Bright Star as leading lady Alice Murphy, and returns to our digital stage to share her talents with us again! Anna was recently in the national tour of The Sound of Music and featured on the Amazon show New Dogs, All Tricks.
Available to stream on Musical Theatre West's website from May 13-24. For more information on the series check out Musical.org.
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MUSIC THEATRE OF MADISON ANNOUNCES STAGGERED RELEASE OF CONCEPT ALBUM AN AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY
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Who are our heroes?
Music Theatre of Madison's album, meant to be the first step in the journey toward a full production, explores the tropes of America in the style of myths, written by BIPOC Wisconsin writers. A powerful natural element comes to life. A man takes a magical substance to fit in. A woman visits a distant land to colonize its inhabitants. And much more. It asks us to consider, who are our heroes? What happens when we shift our perspectives? And how many of our guiding principles destroy rather than protect?
This album has a staggered release beginning May 14. Songs are $1.49 each or $14.99 for the entire album of eleven pieces. Check out MTMadison.com for more information.
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NEW YORK THEATRE BARN'S NEW WORKS SERIES SPOTLIGHTS SHE REACHED FOR HEAVEN AND CO-FOUNDERS (FEST '20)
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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, April 28th (tonight!) will be a 1-hour virtual live stream which will include excerpts from two new musicals:
- She Reached For Heaven - Music and Lyrics by Oliver Houser, Book by Hunter Bird (Fest '18, XY) - On the outside, high school senior Jes Holt is doing everything she’s supposed to. On the inside, she’s never felt more alone and longs for something she can’t name. Set against the backdrop of the greatest drug crisis in our country’s history, She Reached for Heaven is an original coming-of-age story about the devastations of addiction, and one woman’s journey to choose life rather than escape it.
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Co-Founders (Fest '20) - Book and Lyrics by Adesha Adefela, Beau Lewis and Ryan Nicole Austin, Music by Jodie Ellis, Josh "Budo" Karpm, Cava Menzies and Brian Watters -
Co-Founders is the story of the two most unlikely partners in the history of Silicon Valley. Esata Thompson, a black female coder from Oakland, and Conway Delouche, a small town college dropout, take on the most competitive startup accelerator in the world - where the privileged make a killing while the people across the bridge grind to survive.
Produced by Joe Barros and Jen Sandler, the event streams live on New York Theatre Barn's YouTube channel on Wednesday, April 28th at 7pm ET. The New Works Series has received support in part by NAMT's Innovation & Exploration Fund.
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PHILADELPHIA THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH ALI STROKER VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER
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Join Broadway’s groundbreaking Tony Award®-Winner Ali Stroker for a virtual concert filmed on the stage of The Suzanne Roberts Theatre. Ali returns to PTC ten years after her Barrymore Award-nominated performance as Olive in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
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PROSPECT THEATER COMPANY CONTINUES VISION SERIES WITH MAKING MICHEAUX
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Prospect Theater Company's
VISION Series presents Making Micheaux
Book and lyrics by Jesse L. Kearney, Jr.
Music by Alphonso Horne
Directed by Jeffrey L. Page
Starring Aaron Marcellus
with Alphonso Horne, Endea Owens, Mathis Picard, and TJ Reddick
Director of Photography Brian Bon
Chicago, 1918. Oscar Micheaux stands at a turning point in his life: Facing down a world which denies him a place in the narrative, what path will he take? This original jazz musical-on-film is inspired by the life of America's first major Black filmmaker, Oscar Micheaux. Watch anytime on ProspectTheater.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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THEATRE NOW NEW YORK PRESENTS SOUND BITES EXTRA BITES
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Eight new 10-minute musicals will be showcased over two nights (May 21st and May 28th), along with special performances from the first six years of Theatre Now New York's Sound Bites Festival of 10-Minute Musicals.
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THEATER LATTÉ DA PRESENTS RE-CAST CONCERT
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Theater Latté Da has invited some of your favorite artists to sing songs they have always wanted to sing. Actors can be plagued by the word “typecast;” so Latté Da asked them to remove those barriers, those expectations, and tell their own stories. Re-Cast will be an evening filled with passion, joy and surprise. Directed by Kelli Foster Warder, with music direction by Jason Hansen.
Re-Cast is one of five virtual performances as part of Theater Latté. Da's Ghostlight Series. This performance will be available to watch on demand until August 31st. For tickets and information, visit www.latteda.org/ghostlight-series
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