Sunday Scoop Week of 5/5 - What's Happening This Week or Coming Up Soon

In This Week's Scoop

1) Emmy Nominated Stars to Join Perfect Crime For 33rd Anniversary
2) Lea Salonga Master Class at New York City Center
3) Upcoming at Merkin Hall
    Chrystal E. Williams, 2019 Luna Competition Lab Fellows, Kaufman Music Center Chamberfest
    Diller-Quaile School of Music Spring Concert
4) Upcoming at State Theatre New Jersey
    Poetry as Memoir, Beauty and the Beast Ballet,
    The Man Who Planeted Trees Scotland's Puppet Theate
5) Encores! 2019 High Button Shoes May 8 -12
6) Upcoming at iPlay America
    Comedy Night with Eric D'Alessandro, Block Party, Mother's Day
7) Upcoming at American Museum of Natural History
    Anthro Adventures: Mesoamerican Archeology
8) Mother's Day Fun at Central Park

PR Firm Roundup

9) News from Andrea Alton
    Genderqueer/trans Actor Plays Blanche Dubois
10) News from JT Public Relations
      Tickets to Dog Man the Musical Now Available
11) News from KampFire PR
      Loveville Now Streaming
12) News from Polk and Co.
      Frankie and Johnny Begins Performances and  Announces Rush Policy
13) News from Richard Hillman PR
     13A) National Asian Artists Presents Discover New Musicals
     13B) The York Theatre Presents the Return of Enter Laughing the Musical
     13C) AMAS Rosetta Lenoire Musical Theatre Academy Presents Pippin

1) EMMY NOMINATED GUIDING LIGHT STARS 
ROBERT NEWMAN & GRANT ALEKSANDER 
JOIN THE CAST OF THE CLASSIC MURDER MYSTERY
PERFECT CRIME 
IN CELEBRATION OF THE SHOW ENTERING ITS RECORD BREAKING
33^rd YEAR OF PERFORMANCES!

THE CLASSIC WHODUNIT CONTINUES ITS RUN 
AT THE ANNE L. BERNSTEIN THEATER 
AS THE LONGEST RUNNING PLAY IN NYC HISTORY!

Two Emmy-nominated and beloved soap stars are joining the cast of Off-Broadway’s longest running play, PERFECT CRIME this month, celebrating the record-breaking murder mystery as it enters its historic 33^rd year of performances. Both Robert Newman and Grant Aleksander of GUIDING LIGHT fame will be taking on the role of Detective James Ascher in the classic whodunit that continues its run in the Anne L. Bernstein Theater at The Theater Center. Mr. Newman will perform in the role now through May 8th and May 24th - June 16^th and Mr. Aleksander will perform in the role May 10th - May 22nd and June 17th - June 30th. For tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/Perfect-Crime-tickets/artist/935439or you can call The Theater Center box office at 212-921-7862. 

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2) Lea Salonga Teaches Master Class at New York City Center

131 W. 55th St.

New York, NY

Finding A Way in With Lea Salonga

Monday May 6, 6:30 PM

All Tickets $30.00

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a musical theater professional in this intimate master class series!

This master class with Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Once on this Island) focuses on song interpretation. Audience members will have the special opportunity to watch Salonga work with students chosen through an online audition process and gain insight into her approach, zeroing in on the acting behind the singing and the story behind the lyric. The audience is encouraged to engage in conversation around the work and techniques presented.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit 

https://www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/2018-2019/FrontAndCenter/lea-salonga

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3) Upcoming at Merkin Hall

129 W. 67th St.

New York, NY

 Chrystal E. Williams, 2019 Luna Competition Lab Fellows, 

Kaufman Music Center Chamberfest,

 Diller-Quaile School of Music Spring Concert

Tuesday May 7, 2:00 PM 

Tuesday Matinees: Chrystal E. Williams, mezzo-soprano

First prize Winner at Sweden's Wilhelm Stenhammar International Music Competition and a winner of Astral's National Auditions. Works by Schumann, Lorca, Britten, Gershwin and Kern, plus spirituals.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

www.kaufmanmusiccenter.org/mch/event/tuesday-matinees-chrystal-e.-williams-mezzo-soprano

Wednesday May 8, 7:00 PM

Solar Flare: World Premieres by the 2019 Luna Competition Lab Fellows

Five world premieres by the 2019 Fellows in Kaufman Music Center's Luna Lab mentorship program for young women composers, plus music by Shelley Washington, Mary Halvorson and Alex Temple. Featuring young musicians from Kaufman Music Center's Face the Music and Special Music School High School,Juilliard Pre-College, Mannes Prep at The New School's Open Campus and Manhattan School of Music Pre-College.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

www.kaufmanmusiccenter.org

Sunday May 12, 6:30 PM

Kaufman Music Center Chamberfest

Young musicians from Kaufman Music Center's Lucy Moses Schooland Special Music School perform chamber works for a variety of ensemble combinations. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

www.kaufmanmusiccenter.org

Monday May 13, 7:00 PM

Diller-Quaile School of Music Spring Concert

Featuring the school's choral and orchestral ensembles. Tickets must be reserved in advance for this free performance.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

www.kaufmanmusiccenter.org/mch/event/diller-quaile-school-of-music-spring-concert-2019

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4) Upcoming at State Theatre New Jersey

15 Livingston Ave.

New Brunswick NJ

 Poetry as Memoir, Beauty and the Beast Ballet, 

 The Man Who Planeted Trees Scotland's Puppet Theatre

Tuesday May 7, 6:30 PM

Tuesday May 14, 6:30 PM

Tuesday May 21, 6:30 PM

"Poetry as Memoir"

Free Public Workshop Series with Glenis Redmond

For high school students and adults
Workshop Length: 2 hours
Location: State Theatre New Jersey Administrative Offices, 3rd floor conference room, 40 Livingston Avenue

Discover your inner poet in this series of three State Theatre Poetry Collective workshops, led by State Theatre Artist-in-Residence Glenis Redmond. Using the theme of “Poetry as Memoir,” the workshops offer easy-to-follow exercises to help participants relate to stories and imagery in their lives. Glenis introduces simple techniques —brainstorming, imagery, word layering—for writing expressive, highly personal poetry. Come explore the lyrical and narrative nature of poetry. Come tell your story through verse.

NOTE: Participants will be committing to all three events as a connected series, not individual dates.

For more information or to register, visit www.stnj.org/event/glenis-redmond-2019-public-workshop-2

Friday May 10, 8:00 PM

Beauty and the Beast 

American Repertory Ballet

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.stnj.org/event/beauty-and-the-beast-arb

Saturday May 11, 12:30 & 3:00 PM

The Man Who Planted Trees

Scotland's Puppet State Theatre Company

The Man Who Planted Trees tells the inspiring tale of a shepherd who spends a lifetime transforming a barren wasteland by planting a forest, one acorn at a time. Based on Jean Giono’s heartwarming short story, this multisensory production blends puppetry, humor, and imaginative storytelling, plus the audience will hear the wind, feel the rain, and smell the lavender! Performed by Scotland’s Puppet State Theatre Company this performance is perfect for adults and children ages 7 and up.

SPECIAL FEATURE! Before and after the show, kids and adults can get creative at our crafts table. Decorate a paper leaf or acorn to hang on our tree!

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.stnj.org/event/man-who-planted-trees

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5) Encores 2019: High Button Shoes
New York City Center
131 W. 55th St.
New York, NY

May 8 -12

Kevin Chamberlin, Michael Urie, and Betsy Wolfe lead this madcap tale of two conmen who set out tobamboozle the Longstreet family—inciting a chase from New Brunswick, down the Jersey Shore, to Atlantic City.The cast also features Aidan Alberto, Jennifer Allen, Carla Duren, Chester Gregory, Mylinda Hull, Marc Koeck, Matt Loehr, and Wayne Pretlow.

Be dazzled by Jerome Robbins' rarely-seen, slapstick ballets—“Bathing Beauty Ballet,” and “I Still Get Jealous”—which earned him his first Tony Award for Best Choreography. Encores! Music Director Rob Berman leads the 27-piece Encores! Orchestra, performing Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn’s original 1947 score.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/2018-2019/High-Button-Shoes

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6) Upcoming at iPlay America

110 Schank Rd.

Freehold, NJ

Friday May 10, Door Time - 7:00 PM, Start Time - 8:00 PM

Comedy Nigt with Eric D' Alessandro

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

www.iplayamerica.com/event/eric-dalessandro

Friday May 10, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Block Party - 21+ Only

Enjoy drink specials and live DJ, Class Kills! Purchase a Block Party Pass for $49.99 (valid every Friday 9:00 PM to close) and get unlimited video games plus 10% off food and beverage. Valid one year from purchase date. 

For more information, visit www.iplayamerica.com/special/block-party

Sunday May 12 Mother's Day

Celebrate with Mom this Mother’s Day where Moms can Ride and Eat FREE* all day! Mom can enjoy a FREE iRide Plus Band with Unlimited Rides all day. Then, Moms can enjoy a FREE* entrée from a select menu at Game Time Bar and Grill as well as a complimentary mimosa*.

For more information, visit www.iplayamerica.com/event/mothers-day-2

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7)Upcoming at American Museum of Natural History

Central Park W. at 79th St.

New York, NY

Anthro Adventures: Mesoamerican Archeology 

Saturday May 11, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Grades 2 -3

From chocolate and gold to pyramids and calendars, ancient Mesoamerican cultures created incredible monuments and artifacts. Piece together clues of ancient Maya and Inca cultures by interpreting their trading path through chocolate analysis.

For more information or to register, visit https://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/children-and-families/adventures-in-science-classes/antrhodiscoveries

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8)Mother's Day Fun at Central Park

Looking for the perfect activity for your Mother’s Day roundups and listings?

The Central Park Conservancy will lead a free Discovery Walk for Families at the Harlem Meer on Sunday, May 12, at 11 am. This fun and interactive walk will introduce children and their caregivers to the trees, animals, and ecosystems of the Park’s beautiful Harlem Meer area. Kids will enjoy hands-on exploration using Discovery Kits — rugged backpacks with binoculars, field guides, and hand lenses.

Located on the east side of Central Park from 106th to 110th Streets, the Harlem Meer is a man-made water body that is especially popular for catch-and-release fishing. (“Meer” is Dutch for lake). This Discovery Walk will kick off at the Dana Discovery Center, a visitor center run by the Conservancy located next to the Meer at 110th Street between Lenox and Fifth Avenues (where families can also borrow fishing poles!).

Conveniently, there are two playgrounds in the Park near the Harlem Meer, the East 110th Street Playground and Bernard Family Playground (East 108th Street), both with beautiful views of the Meer.

Space is limited, registration required. Families with children ages 5+ only. 

Please register in advance HERE.

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PR Firm Roundup

9) News from Andrea Alton

An immersive new staging, featuring the first Genderqueer actor in the iconic role of 

Blanche DuBois

A Streetcar Named Desire

May 7 – 25 at MISTER ROGERS in Brooklyn

The Coven & Precariat Productions, in association with Wolfpack Theatrics, present a history-making new production of Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire, featuring a genderqueer/trans actor in the iconic role of Blanche DuBois. 

A Streetcar Named Desire runs May 7 – 25 at MISTER ROGERS in Brooklyn. The limited run is directed by Kevin Hourigan and features Mx. Russell Peck as Blanche DuBois. 

Set in the sultry and sweltering 1940's French Quarter of New Orleans, this immersive production invites audiences into the Kowalski apartment where young couple Stanley and Stella are joined for the summer by Stella's damaged, fading debutante sister, Blanche. In a play that famously pins the working class, alpha male Stanley Kowalski against the soft, privileged beauty Blanche DuBois, this production speaks to the divided state of the world today.

A Streetcar Named Desire runs May 7 – 25. MISTER ROGERS, 231 Rogers Ave (between President & Union), Brooklyn, NY 11225. Subways: 2 to President Street, 3/4 to Nostrand Avenue, 2 block walk from subway. Performances are Tuesday – Saturday at 8:00 pm, with one matinee on Sunday, May 19 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $30 for general admission, $35 for reserved seating and are available at http://precariatproductions.com/streetcar2019. 

More info available at www.precariatproductions.com

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10) News from JT Public Relations

TICKETS ON SALE FOR PUBLIC, BEGINNING MAY 1

TheaterWorksUSA’s

FAMILY SUMMER THEATER Production of

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL

Performances Begin In New York City

At the Lucille Lortel Theatre

June 28 – August 4, 2019

Opening Night is Monday, July 8, 2019

New York: TheaterWorksUSA (Barbara Pasternack, Artistic Director; Michael Harrington, Managing Director) continues to make high-quality family theater accessible in New York City this summer through its Family Summer Theater program, which will present the World Premiere of Man: The Musical. Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, it will begin performances on June 28 and will end its limited run on August 4; opening night is set for Monday, July 8, 2019, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (151 Christopher Street). Tickets are available to the public now by visiting twusa.org/DogMan or by calling (866) 811-4111.

Family Summer Theater, which is presented in association with The Lucille Lortel Theatre Foundation, will continue to supply free tickets for kids to attend weekday performances through partnerships with NYC-area summer camps and social service agencies. Tickets for weekend performances can be purchased in advance online at twusa.org/dogman or by calling (866) 811-4111, and range from $27.50 (for members) through $85 (premium).

Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of beloved characters from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants.

Based on the bestselling Dog Man book series by Dav Pilkey,Dog Man:The Musical has a book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila (Two-time Emmy Award-winning writer of the PBS show “Peg + Cat”), and music by  Brad Alexander (Drama Desk Nominated See Rock City & Other Destinations) with direction and choreography by Jen Wineman (NY:Less Than 50%), scenic design by Timothy R. Mackabee (Broadway’s The Elephant Man ; Guards at the Taj, Lucille Lortel Award), costume design by Heidi Leigh Hanson (Regional: The Addams Family Musical, How I Learned to Drive), lighting design by David Lander (Broadway’s Torch Song Trilogy; The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical; Benghal Tiger at the Bagdad Zoo, Drama Desk Award) and sound design by Emma Wilk (NY: The Waiting Game,  Regional: The Heiress).

June 28 through August 4, 2019; Opening Night is Monday, July 8, 2019

Performances:

Saturdays at 11 am / 2 pm / 5 pm; Sundays at 12 pm / 3 pmADDED SHOWS: Thursday, July 4 at 11 am / 2 pm

Tickets for weekend performances are $29 - $85 (VIP) and can be purchased online at twusa.org/DogMan or by calling (866) 811-4111

For full performances schedule, please visit twusa.org 

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11) News from KampFire PR

Loveville High
A Musical Podcast
Launches Final Episode

Today LOVEVILLE HIGH: A PROM IN NINE MUSICAL PODCASTS has released its final two episodes. The entire musical is available for streaming on iTunes, Stitcher, and all music sharing sites.

Episode 8 stars Isaac Powell (Once on This Island) as Cory, Kathyrn Gallagher (Jagged Little Pill/Spring Awakening) as Katrina, Mason Alexander Park (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, First National Broadway Tour) as Jendrix and Hailey Kilgore (Once on This Island) as Jane.

The Final Episode stars Hailey Kilgore (Once on This Island) as Jane and Conor Ryan (Desperate Measures, New World Stages) as Johnny.

With book and lyrics by David Zellnik (Drama Desk nominated Yank!) and music by Eric Svejcar (Disney’s Peter Pan Jr. with Zellnik) LOVEVILLE HIGH takes place on prom night in the fictional town of Loveville, Ohio. Each ten-minute episode tells a love story – new love, old love, romantic love, friend love, gay and straight, cis and genderqueer; each is a self-contained musical while also connecting with the other episodes to form a glimpse into the biggest night in the lives of one high school class. After the launch of the first three episodes, subsequent chapters will be released on a twice-per-month schedule culminating in the “Loveville Prom” finale release party at The York Theater on June 17, 2019. https://www.lovevillehigh.com.

The podcast stars Kathryn Allison (Disney’s Aladdin) as Madison, Harrison Chad (Caroline, or Change (OBC), Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan) as Noah, Kathyrn Gallagher (Jagged Little Pill/Spring Awakening) as Katrina, Troy Iwata (Be More Chill) as Kyle, Gizel Jiménez (Drama Desk Nominated Outstanding Actress in a Musical for The Public’s Miss You Like Hell) as Wanda, Jay Armstrong Johnson (Phantom of the Opera, On The Town, Hands On A Hardbody, Catch Me If You Can, Hair) as Zeke, Hailey Kilgore (Once on This Island) as Jane, Mason Alexander Park (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, First National Broadway Tour) as Jendrix, Isaac Powell (Once on This Island) as Cory, Ryann Redmond (Escape to Margaritaville, If/Then, Bring It On) as Chass, Conor Ryan (Desperate Measures, New World Stages) as Johnny, and Ali Stroker (Oklahoma! @St Ann’s, Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening) as Amanda.

 

For more information, visit https://www.lovevillehigh.com

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12) News from Polk and Co.

PREVIEWING NOW

 GENERAL RUSH POLICY ANNOUNCED

Tony, Grammy & Emmy Award Winner                   Tony & Academy Award Nominee

AUDRA McDONALD           MICHAEL SHANNON

In Four-Time Tony Award Winner

TERRENCE McNALLY’s

FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE

Directed by ARIN ARBUS

At Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre

Performances began Saturday, May 4, 2019

Officially Opens Thursday, May 30, 2019

 Strictly Limited 16 Week Engagememnt

The new Broadway production of Terrence McNally’s Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, starring Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winnerAudra McDonald and Tony & Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon; directed by Obie Award winner Arin Arbus; and produced by Hunter Arnold, Debbie Bisno and Tom Kirdahy, began performances Saturday, May 4 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44^th Street) on Broadway.

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune announces a limited number of $40 general rush tickets will be available at the Broadhurst box office when it opens for that day’s performance(s) starting with first preview on Saturday, May 4. Limited to four tickets per person, tickets are subject to availability. Cash and major credit cards are accepted.

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune opens officially on Thursday, May 30, 2019. The strictly limited 16-week engagement concludes on Sunday, August 25, 2019.

In the new Broadway production, Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon, two of the most acclaimed actors of their generation, will bring new life to the bruised dreamers of Terrence McNally’s timely and timeless romance. Director Arin Arbus, in her Broadway debut, directs this portrait of a lonely waitress and a short order cook whose first date turns into a one-night stand – and maybe more.

Tickets are on sale now, available at FrankieAndJohnnyBroadway.com or Telecharge.com (212.239.6200). A limited number of $40 general rush tickets (including $2 facility fee) will be available at the Broadhurst box office when it opens for that day’s performance(s). Limited to four tickets per person, tickets are subject to availability. Cash and major credit cards are accepted.

For more information visit FrankieAndJohnnyBroadway.com

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13) News from Richard Hillman PR

13A) NATIONAL ASIAN ARTISTS PROJECT (NAAP)
PRESENTS
“DISCOVER: NEW MUSICALS”
FEATURING

“BETHUNE”
BOOK AND MUSIC BY YAN LI

“YOU, ME, I, WE”
BOOK AND MUSIC BY JESSICA WU”

“ZOOKEEPER
BOOKS AND LYRICS BY ELLEN MAIRIN JOHNSTON, MUSIC BY EMILY CHIU

THEATER 315 (315 WEST 47TH STREET, NYC)

MAY 6, 2019 AT 7:30PM

 National Asian Artists Project - NAAP (Baayork Lee, Artistic Director) announces the return of NAAP’s Discover: New Musicals series, a one night only presentation of staged readings of new short or one-act musicals. The readings will be held on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 7:30pm at Theater 315 (315 West 47th Street – between 8th & 9th Avenues). This program complements NAAP’s Rediscover series, in which casts of professional Asian-American actors perform classic or established works of the American musical theatre canon. The most recent production of the Rediscover series was Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods at The TimesCenter in October 2018.

NAAP’s seventh Discover: New Musicals, went through a two-month process of evaluating a large and competitive pool of submissions. The three musicals selected for presentation are:

In _"Bethune"_, with book and music by Yan Li, Canadian surgeon Norman Bethune finds his passion and purpose renewed when he travels to 1930s China and aids the Communists in their struggle for liberation. Aided by his staff and local militiamen, he learns the price of belonging to two worlds and captures a glimpse of Mao's vision for the future.

“You, Me, I, We,” with book and music by Jessica Wu, is an exploration of the crazy and chaotic way our minds work—the voices that direct our everyday actions, the ones that knock down those with harsh thoughts and lift us back up with a song.

In “Zookeeper,” with book and lyrics by Ellen Mairin Johnston and music by Emily Chiu, we find two very different young women, on a hitchhiking trip across America, get detoured on the Bayou where they’re picked up by a local named Zookeeper.

Tickets are $25 and may be obtained at www.NAAProject.org. For further information, please email discover@naaproject.org.

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13B) THE YORK THEATRE COMPANY
PRESENTS 

THE RETURN OF THE HIT OFF-BROADWAY MUSICAL
“ENTER LAUGHING: THE MUSICAL” 

BOOK BY JOSEPH STEIN
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY STAN DANIELS
BASED ON THE PLAY ENTER LAUGHING BY JOSEPH STEIN
FROM THE NOVEL BY CARL REINER 

AT THE YORK THEATRE COMPANY AT SAINT PETER’S

PERFORMANCES BEGIN MAY 7, 2019
LIMITED RETURN ENGAGEMENT CONTINUES THROUGH JUNE 9, 2019

OPENING NIGHT IS THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019 AT 6:45PM

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, in association with Riki Kane Larimer and Keylight Productions, has announced the cast and creative team for the return engagement of the hit Off-Broadway musical Enter Laughing: The Musical with book by Joseph Stein and music and lyrics by Stan Daniels, based on the play Enter Laughing by Joseph Stein from the novel by Carl Reiner. Enter Laughing: The Musical, with direction and musical staging by York Theatre favorite Stuart Ross (York’s Forever Plaid, Enter Laughing) , music direction by Phil Reno (Something Rotten), and choreography by Jennifer Paulson-Lee (Enter Laughing), returns to kick off The York’s year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration. Performances begin Tuesday, May 7, 2019 for a limited return engagement through Sunday, June 9, 2019 at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter’s(entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue). Opening Night is Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 6:45 p.m.

What better way to celebrate The York’s 50th Anniversary than with the return of The York’s runaway hit, -Enter Laughing: The Musical_? Based on Carl Reiner’s semi-autobiographical novel and Joseph Stein’s stage adaptation, this hilariously tuneful musical careens through the misadventures of star-struck, stage-struck, woman-struck teenager David Kolowitz, who pratfalls his way into manhood via the theatre in 1930s New York City.

Enter Laughing will play the following performance schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., Thursday at 2:30 p.m., Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Please note: There are no Thursday evening performances.

Tickets for Enter Laughing: The Musical, NOW ON SALE, are priced at $67.50 - $72.50. Tickets may be purchased by calling (212) 935-5820, online at www.yorktheatre.org, or in person at the box office at the York Theatre at Saint Peter’s (Citicorp Building, entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue), Monday through Friday (12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.). Senior Rush tickets are available in-person beginning one hour prior to performances for $20 cash only. Student tickets can be purchased anytime in advance at the box office during regular box office business hours. Limit one ticket per valid student ID and tickets are subject to availability. Student Rush tickets are $20.00 cash or credit. The York Theatre also offers $25 tickets for guests aged 35 years and under. Groups of 10 or more, contact Great White Way at 212-757-9117, or GreatWhiteWay.com.

For additional information, please visit www.yorktheatre.org

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13C) AMAS MUSICAL THEATRE’S
ROSETTA LENOIRE MUSICAL THEATRE ACADEMY
TO PRESENT
“PIPPIN”
A MUSICAL
BOOK BY ROGER O. HIRSON
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER SCOTT
CHOREOGRAPHY BY MONICA JOHNSON
MUSICAL DIRECTION BY EVAN ALPARONE

FEATURING 20 MEMBERS OF “THE TEEN ACADEMY”
THE HUDSON GUILD THEATRE
(441 WEST 26TH STREET – BTWN 9th & 10th AVES)

4 PERFORMANCES ONLY!
MAY 10-12, 2019

Amas Musical Theatre’s (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Academy will present Pippin, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical (1972, original and 2013, revival) with book by Roger O. Hirson, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Performances will begin on Friday, May 10, 2019 (and continue through May 12) at The Hudson Guild Theatre (441 West 26th Street – between 9th & 10th Aves). Tickets are $20 (adults) and $17 (students & seniors) and can be purchased at www.amasmusical.org. For group rates please call (212) 563-2565.

As told by a traveling troupe of actors led by the cunning and charming Leading Player, Pippin is the story of a young prince, heir to the throne, who is searching for his own “corner of the sky.” Pippin returns from university certain that he will find a fulfilling purpose in life. As encouraged by the Leading Player, Pippin dabbles in bloody battle, licentious and lusty sexual entanglements, and savvy political maneuvers, only to discover that true happiness is more complicated than he thought. With infectious tunes by Stephen Schwartz and classic choreography from Bob Fosse, Pippin is both a humorous allegory about growing up and a dark tale of the danger of false appearances and empty promises.

The performance schedule for Pippin is Friday, May 10 @ 7:30pm; Saturday, May 11 @ 3pm & 7:30pm; Sunday, May 12@ 3:00pm.
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