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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Download the FREE Peter Pan Live! Study Guide by Jasonc

Get set to see your students’ imaginations soar as Peter Pan LIVE! flies into living rooms across the country in an all-new LIVE production of the magical Broadway musical, Thursday, Decem…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 04:20PM
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Videos from the Public Theatre’s Production of Love’s Labour’s Lost! by Jasonc

Check out these great video selections from the Public Theatre’s summer 2013 production, and from Playbill’s coverage of the making of the album:

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 02:27PM
Monday, November 10, 2014

Follow the Producers of Peter Pan Live, The Oscars, and a Whole Lot More on Twitter! by Jasonc

You may not recognize their faces, you may not even know their names, but Craig Zadan’s and Neil Meron’s productions have earned a total of six Academy Awards, five Golden Globes, 13 Emm…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:00AM
Thursday, November 6, 2014

Don’t Miss PETER PAN LIVE! on NBC – Thursday, December 4th! by Jasonc

Fly away with PETER PAN LIVE!, a holiday musical event starring the multi-talented Allison Williams as Pan and Oscar®-winner Christopher Walken as Captain Hook. The star-studded cast and s…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 02:44PM
Thursday, October 30, 2014

SHREK – The Most-Produced Musical in U.S. High Schools / 8 of MTI’s Musicals Top the List! by Jasonc

The Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical Shrek leads Dramatics magazine’s list of the most-produced musicals in U.S. high schools. MTI is proud to represent 8 of the top 11 musicals�…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 12:04PM
Thursday, October 16, 2014

The New ANNIE Film’s Soundtrack Available for Pre-Order! by Jasonc

The soundtrack for the brand new big screen edition of beloved family-friendly musical ANNIE is now available to pre-order in anticipation of the film’s December release. Pre-order the…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:34AM
Thursday, October 9, 2014

Author Michael Sokolove’s DRAMA HIGH Now Available in Paperback by Jasonc

The following piece was written by Drama High author Michael Sokolove in celebration of the book’s paperback editions. A book is not a living thing in quite the same way a theater piec…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:10AM
Wednesday, October 8, 2014

MTI Acquires Licensing Rights for THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY by Jasonc

MTI has secured worldwide licensing rights to Broadway’s Tony® Award-winning musical, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY. The musical features a score by 2014 Tony® Best Original Score and Be…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:34AM
Friday, October 3, 2014

Filichia Features: Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy Discuss THE MUSIC MAN by Jasonc

It all started from a casual, off-the-cuff story. “About a half-dozen years ago,” says Patrick Cassidy, “I was Harold Hill and Mom was Mrs. Paroo in a full production of THE MUSIC MAN …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 09:59AM
Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Book Your Production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and Celebrate a Legacy 50 Years Strong! by Jasonc

“One of the most glowing creations in the history of the musical theater. Filled with laughter and tenderness. It catches the essence of a moment in history with sentiment and radiance…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 03:37PM
Friday, September 12, 2014

Nominate a Teacher for the 2015 Kennedy Center / Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards by Jasonc

More than a Half Million Dollars in Award Money Remains Available for the 5th Annual Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards Nominations Now Being Sought for the Series …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 12:02PM
Monday, September 8, 2014

Tradition: The Highly Improbable, Ultimately Triumphant Broadway to Hollywood Story of Fiddler on the Roof, The World’s Most Beloved Musical by Jasonc

September 22, 2014 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof. To commemorate that event, we are thrilled to let you know about TRADITION! The Highly Im…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:28AM
Monday, September 1, 2014

Save BIG when you order multiple copies of your Scene Partner e-scripts! by Jasonc

Scene Partner is a powerful iPhone app that helps you learn your lines so you can get off book fast!  Available for a number of MTI titles, Scene Partner provides an electronic version of y…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 09:00AM
Thursday, August 28, 2014

Sandy Wilson, Composer of THE BOY FRIEND Passes Away at Age 90 by Jasonc

Music Theatre International is mourning the loss of beloved composer and lyricist, Sandy Wilson who passed away at the age of 90 on August 27th.  Wilson wrote the book, music and lyrics for…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 09:51AM
Friday, August 15, 2014

Filichia Features: VIOLET: Let It Sing by Jasonc

VIOLET — the 1997 off-Broadway hit that became this year’s Tony-nominated revival – just closed on Broadway this past weekend. But the tuneful and heart-rending show will continue …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 09:39AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2014

MTI Secures Worldwide Rights to License the Smash Hit Musical, Mamma Mia! by Jasonc

Music Theatre International has secured worldwide licensing rights to one of Broadway’s biggest hits, MAMMA MIA!  With music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and written b…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 04:53PM
Monday, July 28, 2014

Thrilled to Death that TONY Award-Winning Best Musical A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER is Joining the MTI Family! by Jasonc

Music Theatre International is thrilled to death that A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER is joining the family!  Sign up for Fast Track Notification to get email updates and futur…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 12:45PM
Friday, July 11, 2014

Filichia Features: MARY’s Eye-Poppin’ at Green Valley High by Jasonc

At the Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska, communal lunches may be common, but the conversations among participants is choice. I was sitting near a middle-aged man who’s one of the doz…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:33AM
Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Meet the Freddie G. Broadway Experience Class of 2014 by Jasonc

The Freddie G. Broadway Experience is a celebration of eight outstanding educators who are selected at the annual Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta for their exceptional contributions to th…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 12:02PM
Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Six MTI Shows Represented at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln! by Jasonc

Delighted that our shows Mary Poppins, Violet, Fiddler on the Roof, Catch Me If You Can, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and The Last Five Years are represented at EdTA’s Intern…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 01:03PM
Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Les Miz on Broadway Group Ticket Offer for MTI Friends and Family! by Jasonc

Now MTI customers and friends can jump to the front of the line to purchase group tickets to Broadway’s TONY AWARD®-nominated LES MISÉRABLES by calling our dedicated Les Miz Group li…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 01:15PM
Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Music Theatre International and Itheatrics Celebrate The Turnaround Arts Program as Guests Attending a Special Event at The White House by Jasonc

The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities announces that after a successful two-year pilot, Turnaround Arts will expand into an additional 19 school districts in 11 states. …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 01:36PM
Monday, May 19, 2014

You Can’t Stop Denzel Washington and the Hundreds of NYC Students Performing an MTI Broadway Junior Musical on a Broadway Stage! by Jasonc

Legendary actor and star of Broadway’s A Raisin in the Sun, Denzel Washington hosted an inspiring morning of musical theatre performances by hundreds of students from middle and intermedia…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 06:51PM
Thursday, May 15, 2014

Denzel Washington to Host Shubert Foundation / Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Student Share Celebration Monday, May 19th at The Broadhurs by Jasonc

Hundreds of NYC Public School Students to Make Their Broadway Debut NEW YORK – Denzel Washington, currently starring in the acclaimed Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun, will serve…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:32AM
Friday, May 9, 2014

FREE Song Downloads from Our MTI Broadway Junior Musicals! by Jasonc

You Can’t Stop the Beat With Our FREE Song Downloads Click HERE to listen to and/or download songs from each one of our Broadway Junior musicals to help you pick the right show for you…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 04:43PM
Thursday, May 8, 2014

54 Sings MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG – Exclusive MTI Discount Offer! by Jasonc

Hey Old Friend… Join some of the Great White Way’s most talented performers as 54 Below honors this great Stephen Sondheim score for one night only! It may have only run for a few weeks,…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 01:00PM
Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Calling All Teachers and Directors – Come Study with iTheatrics this Summer in NYC! by Jasonc

We are pleased to announce that iTheatrics has opened up more spots in this summer’s Broadway Junior Teaching Intensive summer in NYC! Join MTI Broadway Junior founder Timothy Allen McDona…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 01:08PM
Monday, May 5, 2014

Sheldon Harnick’s “Hidden Treasures” CD Features 53 Demos from 17 Shows! Get Your Copy Today! by Jasonc

“This magnificent set is testimony to Sheldon’s place in the pantheon of Broadway musical creators.” – Harold Prince As we celebrate Sheldon Harnick’s 90th birthday and the 50t…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 03:31PM
Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Rave Reviews for BLUES IN THE NIGHT! by Jasonc

The Hackney Empire’s London production of BLUES IN THE NIGHT is delighting audience members and critics alike.  As the buzz builds across the pond for a possible West End transfer, th…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 02:38PM
Monday, April 28, 2014

Celebrate Flat Stanley’s 50th Anniversary with Special Offers, Cool Activities, Fun Apps and More! by Jasonc

2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the first publication of the beloved Flat Stanley book series. We’re thrilled to join in on the flat fun by offering all sorts of specials on The Musical…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 01:18PM
Friday, April 4, 2014

BRING IT ON THE MUSICAL Available for Licensing for Performances Beginning June 1, 2014 by Jasonc

License BRING IT ON THE MUSICAL for performances beginning June 1, 2014! Based on the hit film, created by a dream team of award-winning Broadway talent and nominated for a Tony Award for Be…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:55AM

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Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
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Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
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