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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…
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 T…
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…
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. …
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 t…
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 wi…
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 …
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 …
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 Trin…
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 people…
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…
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 Son…
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…
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 invig…
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 Ro…
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…
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 Tompk…
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 highlighte…
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 hav…
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 …
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 re…
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" program.…
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…
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 milest…
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…