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Thursday, February 14, 2013

GODSPELL (2012) Now Available for Licensing! by Whitneyu

A mega-hit on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and around the world, Godspell was radiantly revisited and revived in 2012 by its composer, Stephen Schwartz, and the visionary director, Daniel Goldste…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:28AM
Wednesday, September 5, 2012

The Main Street Kids’ Club: A MathStart Musical, a New TYA Show Available for Licensing by Whitneyu

The MathStart book series has become synonymous with pre-k math learning. With 21 books in each of its 3 levels, largely regarded as the best series of its kind, MathStart has been named one…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 09:37AM
Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Here Comes the Sun, Little Orphan – ANNIE KIDS Available for Licensing! by Whitneyu

The big musical about the little orphan has been adapted into a KIDS version! With a long overdue Broadway revival beginning previews October 3rd, 2012, ANNIE continues to be one of the most…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 12:01PM
Tuesday, August 7, 2012

The Passing of Marvin Hamlisch by Whitneyu

Musical theatre and the arts at large, lost a giant today. Marvin Hamlisch has, rather suddenly, passed away. He was 68. He became a household name in 1973 when he won three Academy Awards f…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 12:57PM

The Loss of Mark O’Donnell by Whitneyu

HAIRSPRAY’s co-librettist Mark O’Donnell passed away on August 6th, at the age of 58. A recipient of both a Guggenheim Fellowship and George S. Kaufman Award, Mr. O’Donnell…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 12:56PM
Friday, June 15, 2012

Carrying On FIDDLER’s “Traditions” by Whitneyu

“I’m proud to be one of the people to share this with new generations and maintain the flame.” The voice of Gary John La Rosa, renowned director, resonates from the speakerphone. Our t…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:25AM
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Hundreds of NYC Public School Students to make their Broadway debut on stage! by Whitneyu

Nick Jonas – the popular singer/songwriter who is currently starring in the Tony-nominated How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying – will serve as master of ceremonies as hundre…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 03:56PM
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

TPAC Receives One of the First After-School Creativity Grants from Disney by Whitneyu

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center has been named one of the first recipients of an after-school creativity grant from Disney.  The $75,000 award will be used to develop sustainable theat…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 12:47PM
Thursday, May 3, 2012

Voices From NEXT TO NORMAL and Beyond by Whitneyu

The Helen Dewit Jones Auditorium in the Texas Tech Museum was filled to the brim with audience members buzzing in anticipation for what would be one of the most powerful theatrical experienc…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:26AM
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Is it Your Dream to Perform on Broadway? Audition for “The GODSPELL Cast of 2032″ in NYC on April 24th by Whitneyu

Calling all future Broadway stars! Do you love GODSPELL? Is it your dream to perform on Broadway? Are you between the ages of 6 and 16 years old? Producer Ken Davenport announced today that …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:42AM
Thursday, March 29, 2012

From Pies to Pajamas to Pills: It’s a Role Call, Ladies! by Whitneyu

Because it’s Women’s History Month, the MTI Marquee has developed a new series focused on the individuals being celebrated during the month of March. The lion’s share of fi…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 03:32PM
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

A Critical Lunch with the Subject in Attendance – SONDHEIM! by Whitneyu

On March 9, 2012 a group of “prickly, opinionated writers on the arts” gathered for lunch at the Menier Chocolate Factory in Southwark, United Kingdom. These giants of artistic criticism…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 04:59PM
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

“And the Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre Goes To…” – Freddie Gershon on Huffington Post by Whitneyu

“Although I’ve never written, directed, produced or starred in a play or musical on Broadway, I received notice of this forthcoming honor a short time ago. I have spent decades b…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:02AM
Wednesday, March 7, 2012

FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY THE MUSICAL: Now Available for Fast Track Notification! by Whitneyu

Freckleface Strawberry was just like every other girl – except she had bright red hair and something worse…FRECKLES! FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY THE MUSICAL, based on the beloved New York Ti…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 09:11AM
Sunday, March 4, 2012

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat – A Unique “Play With Sound Effects” Now Available for Fast Track Notification! by Whitneyu

We looked! Then we saw him step in on the mat! We looked! And we saw him! The Cat in the Hat! The National Theatre’s production of Dr. Seuss’s THE CAT IN THE HAT is a lively, engagin…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 02:52PM
Thursday, February 9, 2012

BLACK HISTORY MONTH-Innovative Musical Contributions: AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ & FATS WALLER by Whitneyu

In honor of Black History Month, MTI Marquee is featuring shows from out catalog that deal with the national celebration’s themes and those African American artists whose work has help…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 12:42PM

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