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GODSPELL (2012) Now Available for Licensing!

By Whitney Urish on February 14, 2013

in Announcements, Show/Author Spotlight | Tags: Godspell, New Shows

A mega-hit on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and around the world, GODSPELL was radiantly revisited and revived in 2012 by its composer, Stephen Schwartz, and the visionary director, Daniel Goldstein. With crisp, new arrangements and an injection of ...

The Main Street Kids' Club: A MathStart Musical, a New TYA Show Available for Licensing

By Whitney Urish on September 5, 2012

in Announcements, Show/Author Spotlight | Tags: New Shows

The MathStart book series has become synonymous with pre-k math learning. With 21 books in each of its 3 levels, largely regarded as the best series of its kind, MathStart has been named one of the Top Ten Nonfiction Series for Young Children by ...

Here Comes the Sun, Little Orphan - ANNIE KIDS Available for Licensing!

By Whitney Urish on September 4, 2012

The big musical about the little orphan has been adapted into a KIDS version! With a long overdue Broadway revival beginning previews October 3rd, 2012, ANNIE continues to be one of the most beloved characters and musicals in the theatre world. And ...

The Passing of Marvin Hamlisch

By Whitney Urish on August 7, 2012

in Announcements, Show/Author Spotlight | Tags: General MTI News, MTI Authors

Musical theatre and the arts at large, lost a giant today. Marvin Hamlisch has, rather suddenly, passed away. He was 68. He became a household name in 1973 when he won three Academy Awards for his incredible composing abilities. One of those awards ...

The Loss of Mark O'Donnell

By Whitney Urish on August 7, 2012

in Announcements, Show/Author Spotlight | Tags: General MTI News, MTI Authors

HAIRSPRAY's co-librettist Mark O'Donnell passed away on August 6th, at the age of 58. A recipient of both a Guggenheim Fellowship and George S. Kaufman Award, Mr. O'Donnell's literary resume is vastly diverse, ranging from musicals and plays to ...

Carrying On FIDDLER's "Traditions"

By Whitney Urish on June 15, 2012

in Show/Author Spotlight, Announcements | Tags: General MTI News, Show Spotlight

“I’m proud to be one of the people to share this with new generations and maintain the flame.” The voice of Gary John La Rosa, renowned director, resonates from the speakerphone. Our topic of conversation is one of which his knowledge knows ...

Hundreds of NYC Public School Students to make their Broadway debut on stage!

By Whitney Urish on May 17, 2012

in Education and Arts Advocacy, Announcements | Tags: Conferences, Festivals and Special Events, MTI Broadway Junior Collection, MTI's 60th Anniversary

Nick Jonas – the popular singer/songwriter who is currently starring in the Tony-nominated How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying – will serve as master of ceremonies as hundreds of students from middle and intermediate New York City ...

FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY THE MUSICAL: Now Available for Licensing!

By Whitney Urish on May 16, 2012

in Show/Author Spotlight, Announcements | Tags: New Shows, Theatre for Young Audiences

Freckleface Strawberry was just like every other girl – except she had bright red hair and something worse…FRECKLES! FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY THE MUSICAL, based on the beloved New York Times Best Selling book by celebrated actress Julianne Moore ...

TPAC Receives One of the First After-School Creativity Grants from Disney

By Whitney Urish on May 16, 2012

in Announcements | Tags: General MTI News

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center has been named one of the first recipients of an after-school creativity grant from Disney. The $75,000 award will be used to develop sustainable theatre programs in Metro Nashville Public Schools, building on ...

Voices From NEXT TO NORMAL and Beyond

By Whitney Urish on May 3, 2012

in Announcements, Show/Author Spotlight | Tags: In the News

The Helen Dewit Jones Auditorium in the Texas Tech Museum was filled to the brim with audience members buzzing in anticipation for what would be one of the most powerful theatrical experiences of the 2012 Texas theatre season. Next to Normal: Arts ...