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Circus of Voices: JAY Records Remasters "Charlotte Sweet," Premieres "Tales of Tinseltown"
Charlotte Sweet is one of that increasingly rare breed: an original musical. And this “madcap musical,” as it was billed, sure is original. Lyricist/librettist Michael Colby and composer Gerald Jay Markoe delivered the unexpected with their delightfully unusual show which premiered at New York’s intimate Westside Arts Theatre on August 12, 1982 and ran for over 100 performances. JAY Records has recently brought the complete Original Cast Recording ...
Full Cast Announced for "Groundhog Day" Musical
Carlyss Peer will play Rita Hanson alongside the previously announced Andy Karl. The previously announced world premiere of the Broadway-bound Groundhog Day, a new musical with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and book by Danny Rubin (who co-scripted the 1993 film of the same name with Harold Ramis), has confirmed full casting for the production, which will begin performances July 11 prior to an official opening August 16 at the Old Vic, for a run through September 17.
Meet Our Ready To Publish Award Winner!
We are thrilled to announce that Laura King has been selected as the first recipient of the Ready to Publish Award, which will be given out annually in partnership with the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC)! At this year’s convention we heard pitches from five fantastic playwrights who were selected as finalists. Laura’s play Independence Day at Happy Meadows will receive development over the next six months in preparation ...