There are people everywhere. Teenagers. Moms. Dads. Thirty-year-olds. Twenty-Somethings. Grandparents. Senior Citizens. It’s 2 pm on a Wednesday afternoon, and The Lyceum Theatre is packed. The crowd waits with bated breath – it’s time for the newest musical in town, Be More Chill, to start. The scrim flys out, the band dazzles, the audience drinks…
Tag: Lauren Marcus
10 Musical Theatre Songs & Ladies That Will Lift Your Spirit
When you need the courage to break up with that significant other for good, listen to “Get Out and Stay Out”, performed by Stephanie J. Block, from the musical 9 to 5. When you find out that the one you love has wronged you in the most unimaginable way, listen to “Burn”, performed by Phillipa…
COMING SOON: Monstersongs at The Cutting Room
The Cutting Room has announced a live concert performance of Monstersongs on Monday, October 30 to celebrate Broadway Records’ release of the original graphic novel rock album. Featuring music and lyrics by The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical composer Rob Rokicki and illustrations by Dave O’Neill (Shankman & O’Neill children’s book series), the album…
5 Must See Christmas Shows in NYC
It’s officially the happiest time of year! Don’t miss out on these Christmas shows in NYC – perfect times for laughs, perfect times for cheer, perfect experiences to share with your loved ones. December 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7pm and 9:30pm (A Merry Little Christmas with Megan Hilty) – Megan Hilty returns to Joe’s…
DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 3
DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) is just ONE MONTH from today! In this third volume, a smaller group of Broadway hopefuls will be singing duets with the showbiz professionals who have inspired them in their own careers. Conceived, produced, and directed by Megan Minutillo, with music direction by Ben Krauss, this is going to be one…
COMING SOON: The Songs of Tony Greenlaw
On February 17th at Feinstein’s/54 Below, join UK-based New Musical Theatre writer Tony Greenlaw for an evening of his unique trans-Atlantic songs, performed by a selection of dazzling performers from London and Broadway. As well as running one of the top MT Programmes in the UK (at The Canterbury Institute for Performing Arts), Tony has…
The Second Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Soiree
Meg and Nat are back with the Second Annual UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER SOIREE on December 6 at Don’t Tell Mama. The sweaters are hideous, but the voices are gorgeous. This year’s concert features the dazzling vocal stylings of: Anna Ty Bergman, Melanie Brook, Virginia Cavaliere, Amanda Flynn, Kerri George, Christopher Hlinka, Melissa Rose Hirsh, Joe Iconis,…
COMING SOON: The Meanest Birthday Girl
Musical Theatre Factory (MTF) and The New York Children’s Theater Festival will present THE MEANEST BIRTHDAY GIRL, with book & lyrics by Lauren Marcus and music by Leah Okimoto. Based on the bestselling children’s book of the same title, in THE MEANEST BIRTHDAY GIRL, it’s Dana’s birthday, and she’s gonna do whatever she likes! But…
COMING SOON – UNCOOL: The Party!
UNCOOL: THE PARTY, (written by Sam Salmond) is back! Come party with some of Broadway’s best as we celebrate all of the hilarious things that make us the weirdos we pretend so desperately not to be! There will be SPIKED PUNCH, brand spankin’ new rock ‘n roll theater tunes, games, stories and dancing! UNCOOL: THE PARTY promises to be…
Backstage with The Write Teacher(s): #DUETSat54 Part 3
Hello Beautiful People, WELL, it happened! The first ever DUETS concert happened at 54 Below on May 2nd, at 11pm. I’m…thrilled. But, before I say anything else, gratitude must be paid to the composers, my band, and my brilliant cast – Joe Iconis, Ryan Scott Oliver, Rob Rokicki, Zoe Sarnak, Will Buck, Nick Grinlinton, TJay…