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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Last Chance: Get Your Golden Ticket While You Still Can by Jasonc

Following ten immensely popular years of licenses and performances of Roald Dahl’s WILLY WONKA, MTI will soon be required to stop licensing this wonderful show indefinitely.  WILLY WONKA …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 02:42PM
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

LOVE STORY Available for Licensing in North America by Jasonc

Erich Segal’s best-selling novel Love Story has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide and is the basis for the brand new musical now available for licensing in North America…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 12:02PM
Monday, February 25, 2013

Apply for The Gershwin Awards – Recognizing Exceptional Performances by NYC High School Students by Jasonc

Created in 2011, the Gershwin Awards are presented annually to recognize high school students in the New York City Metropolitan Area for outstanding achievement in their high school’s musi…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:33AM
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

NBC’s Smash, Lowe’s and iTheatrics Partner to Improve School Theaters Across the Nation by Jasonc

Rebuilding Kicks-off at Long Island’s East Rockaway High School to Restore School Theater Destroyed by Hurricane Sandy NBC’s hit series “Smash,” home improvement retailer Lowe’s, a…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:40AM
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

A Special FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY Performance for Autistic Kids Makes History in Connecticut by Jasonc

FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY is making history in Connecticut by becoming the first play in the state to have a special Sensory Sensitive Performance for autistic children after it opens at Bridge…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 05:06PM
Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Smashing Connections – MTI Authors and Actors Appear in NBC’s Musical Drama by Jasonc

The Season 1 finale of NBC’s Smash featured the first Boston preview of Bombshell with Karen stepping into the leading role at the last minute.  The episode ended with Karen giving the pr…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 03:31PM
Monday, February 4, 2013

No Strings Attached – MY SON PINOCCHIO JR Available for Licensing by Jasonc

Pinocchio must prove himself brave, truthful and unselfish, but what about the toymaker?  Raising a perfect child might not be as easy as it looks.  The Blue Fairy and her Fairies in Train…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:13AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

FINIAN’S RAINBOW JR is a Pot of Musical Gold and Now Available for Licensing by Jasonc

A combination of whimsy, romance and political satire, FINIAN’S RAINBOW JR. is a new take on the classic Broadway musical featuring some of the wittiest, most heartfelt and memorable s…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:35AM
Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Schoolhouse Rock is 40 Years Old – Celebrate by Performing One of Three Musical Versions on Your Stage by Jasonc

The Emmy Award-winning 1970′s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, and more through clever, tuneful songs is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:29AM
Monday, January 7, 2013

Broadway’s Future Meets Broadway’s Best at the 2013 Junior Theater Festival by Jasonc

NEW YORK – Oscar® and Tony Award®-winning composer Alan Menken, director Jeff Calhoun and producer Thomas Schumacher, join Kara Lindsay, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Mike Faist, stars of the…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 03:09PM
Thursday, December 6, 2012

24,601 Faces of Les Miserables Sweepstakes on MTIShowSpace! by Jasonc

In honor of the release of Les Misérables the motion picture set to open nationwide on Christmas Day, MTI presents the 24,601 Faces of Les Misérables sweepstakes.  MTI in conjunction with…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 01:37PM

LES MISÉRABLES – The Musical that Swept the World Available for Licensing in its Full-length for the First Time! by Jasonc

You don’t need to wait one day more to join the licensing revolution, because now the full-length version of LES MISÉRABLES is available to license, for a limited time, for performances s…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:16AM
Friday, November 30, 2012

Berry Berry Good: FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY at the Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse by Jasonc

The following is a review of a production of FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY THE MUSICAL which took place in November at the Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Illinois written by Thom White for the River …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 03:00PM
Friday, October 19, 2012

Introducing “Brisa’s Pieces” – A New Blog Series from Tony Award Winning Producer Brisa Trinchero by Jasonc

MTI is thrilled to announce the debut of “Brisa’s Pieces” a brand new column on the Marquee written by Tony Award winning Broadway producer, Brisa Trinchero.  Brisa Trinch…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 02:19PM
Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Calling all Directors and Educators – Attend the Junior Theater Festival on the Professional Development Track by Jasonc

What is the Junior Theater Festival? People often ask, “What is the Junior Theater Festival?” Simply put, the Junior Theater Festival (JTF) is a weekend dedicated to celebrating young pe…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:29AM
Friday, October 5, 2012

Download the Production Toolkit for Macy’s YES VIRGINIA! by Jasonc

In 1897, one precocious girl named Virginia O’Hanlon was determined to find out if Santa Claus really exists.  She boldly asked the question and her letter to The New York Sun prompted on…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 02:00PM
Thursday, September 20, 2012

The Kennedy Center Seeks Nominations for Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards by Jasonc

Series of Annual $10,000 Awards Named for Broadway Legend (WASHINGTON, D.C.)—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seeking nominations for the 2013 Kennedy Center/Stephen S…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 04:16PM
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Macy’s YES, VIRGINIA The Musical Available to Schools Royalty-free! Apply for the $1000 Grant to Put on Your Show by Jasonc

Macy’s Is Looking for Schools to Perform Their New Musical YES, VIRGINIA Does Santa Claus really exist? That’s a question kids have been asking for generations. In 1897, one prec…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 02:07PM
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Freddie Gershon: Broadway’s Biggest Hit! by Jasonc

Freddie Gershon, MTI’s Chairman and CEO is here with his latest inspiring article on the Huffington Post.  In “Broadway’s Biggest Hit”, Freddie discusses the invigor…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 01:10PM
Monday, August 20, 2012

URINETOWN – New Generation Theatre by Jasonc

It’s a privilege to…see young performers tackle sophisticated and edgy material with unparalleled commitment, talent and passion.  And that’s just what the members of Rock…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 02:27PM
Monday, August 13, 2012

Freddie Gershon: Leave No Teacher Behind by Jasonc

MTI’s Chairman and CEO is back with his latest, thought-provoking article on the Huffington Post.  In this piece, Freddie takes an inspiring look at our nation’s educators and t…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 12:18PM
Friday, August 10, 2012

Hey Kids, Star in the Official Music Video for PITCH PERFECT the Movie! by Jasonc

Do your students and cast members want to be stars?  Check out this cool opportunity for kids 13 or over! Star in the official music video for PITCH PERFECT the Movie featuring Mike Tompkin…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:38AM
Wednesday, August 8, 2012

“Get Them While They’re Young”: MTI’s Broadway JR. Inspires Next Generation – Feature Article in August’s Playbills by Jasonc

If you attend a Broadway show this August in New York we hope you hold onto your Playbills!  In the August editions of Playbill, MTI’s Chairman and CEO Freddie Gershon is highlighted …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:55AM

Christmas is Coming Schooner Than You Think – License THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER for Your Holiday Season! by Jasonc

Many of you have had the joyful, fulfilling, heartening experience of producing one of MTI’s most popular and beloved holiday shows, THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER.  While many theatres have …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:26AM
Tuesday, July 31, 2012

LEAPIN’ LIZARDS! It’s an all-new production of one of the most acclaimed musicals of the past 35 years! by Jasonc

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan ANNIE charms everyone’s hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. And now, alongside her signature pal …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 05:55PM
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Praise for CLOSER THAN EVER at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter’s by Jasonc

Maltby and Shire’s CLOSER THAN EVER (playing in NYC at The York Theatre Company’s Saint Peter’s theatre) has now been extended through August 25th.  Read the fabulous revi…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 04:52PM
Monday, June 25, 2012

Teaneck Community Charter School is a SMASH Success – Wins One of Ten Grand Prizes by Jasonc

The stars are shining brightly at the Teaneck Community Charter School in Teaneck, New Jersey which has won one of ten grand prizes in the nationwide “NBC’s ‘Smash’: Make a Musical�…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:40AM
Thursday, June 21, 2012

MTI Gears Up for The “Jimmy’s” – The National High School Musical Theater Awards by Jasonc

MTI is thrilled to once again celebrate the very best in high school musical theatre at the fourth annual National High School Musical Theater Awards, scheduled for Monday, June 25 at 7:30pm…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 04:23PM
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You* – Freddie G on the HuffPo by Jasonc

MTI Chairman and CEO Freddie Gershon is back with a new column on The Huffington Post.  In this article,“May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You*”, Freddie reflects on the mileston…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 01:16PM
Monday, June 4, 2012

American Theatre Wing Spotlights Freddie Gershon for the Upcoming Tony Honors by Jasonc

As we gear up for this weekend’s Tony Honors and Tony Awards, we wanted to share the article, “Freddie Gershon: Building the Broadway Audience by Empowering Young Performers̶…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 12:50PM
Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Nick Jonas Celebrates MTI’s Broadway Junior Collection at Shubert Foundation/MTI/NYC Department of Education “Student Share” Event by Jasonc

The stars shone brightly during the daytime at the 7th annual Shubert Foundation/MTI Broadway Junior/New York City Department of Education “Student Share” event which took place …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 03:43PM

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Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
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