Prospect Theater Company announced the world premiere of “Notes From Now” with performances starting on March 2 and official opening night set for March 10 at 59E59 Theaters.
Directed and choreographed by Billy Bustamante, the musical anthology implements words and music to create provocative and profound observations on the human journey.
The slate features original songs by Jay Adana, Troy Anthony, Masi Asare, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Georgie Castilla, Jaime Lozano, Gretchen Cryer, Tia DeShazor, Derrick Byars, Alexandra Elle, Stephen Schwartz, Adam Gwon, Douglas Lyons, Ethan Pakchar, Peter Mills, Michelle Rodriguez, Ryan Scott Oliver, Angela Sclafani, Paulo K. Tirol, Amanda Yesnowitz and Deborah Abramson.
“In these continued, challenging times for the theater community, ‘Prospect’ is excited and grateful to return to 59E59 Theaters with a new, collectively-written show,” said the project’s curator and creative producer, Cara Reichel. “Connecting so many powerful, artistic voices with audiences — and engaging around the times we are living through — feels especially meaningful.
Directed and choreographed by Billy Bustamante, the musical anthology implements words and music to create provocative and profound observations on the human journey.
The slate features original songs by Jay Adana, Troy Anthony, Masi Asare, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Georgie Castilla, Jaime Lozano, Gretchen Cryer, Tia DeShazor, Derrick Byars, Alexandra Elle, Stephen Schwartz, Adam Gwon, Douglas Lyons, Ethan Pakchar, Peter Mills, Michelle Rodriguez, Ryan Scott Oliver, Angela Sclafani, Paulo K. Tirol, Amanda Yesnowitz and Deborah Abramson.
“In these continued, challenging times for the theater community, ‘Prospect’ is excited and grateful to return to 59E59 Theaters with a new, collectively-written show,” said the project’s curator and creative producer, Cara Reichel. “Connecting so many powerful, artistic voices with audiences — and engaging around the times we are living through — feels especially meaningful.
- 1/14/2022
- by Jennifer Yuma
- Variety Film + TV
Next up at Encores Off-Center is Kurt Vonnegut's God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater. The first musical written by the blockbuster team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, the Off-Center production will star Skylar Astin, Derrick Baskin, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Nick Choksi, Eddie Cooper, Kevin Del Aguila, Santino Fontana,Clark Johnson, James Earl Jones, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Kevin Ligon, Marla Louissaint, Liz McCartney, Bonnie Milligan, Brynn O'Malley, and Kate Wetherhead. Check out a sneak peek of the cast in action below...
- 7/27/2016
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
Next up atEncores Off-Center is Kurt Vonnegut's God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater. The first musical written by the blockbuster team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, the Off-Center production will star Skylar Astin, Derrick Baskin, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Nick Choksi, Eddie Cooper, Kevin Del Aguila, Santino Fontana, Clark Johnson, James Earl Jones, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Eddie Korbich, Marla Louissaint, Liz McCartney, Bonnie Milligan, Brynn O'Malley, and Kate Wetherhead.
- 7/20/2016
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
New York City Center today announced casting for the Encores Off-Center production of Kurt Vonnegut's God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater. The first musical written by the blockbuster team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, the Off-Center productionwill star Skylar Astin, Derrick Baskin, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Nick Choksi, Eddie Cooper, Kevin Del Aguila, Santino Fontana, Clark Johnson, James Earl Jones, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Eddie Korbich, Marla Louissaint, Liz McCartney, Bonnie Milligan, Brynn O'Malley, and Kate Wetherhead.
- 6/27/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Results for Actors’ Equity Association’s 2016 National Council election were announced May 19; 14 open seats across three regions and three categories (principal actor, chorus actor, and stage manager) were filled. Equity’s Eastern Region saw nine seats filled, three of which by returning incumbents: Nancy Slusser and Francis Jue in principal actor seats and the unopposed Jason A. Quinn in a stage manager seat. Four new principal actors were elected to the council—Jeff Blumenkrantz, Mary Gutzi, Camille Saviola, and Nick Wyman. Rashaan James II and Kirsten Wyatt joined as chorus actors. The Central and Western regions also saw new faces to the council with the addition of actor Kelley Faulkner to the Central Region’s principal actor category, the addition of John M. Galo in the Western Region’s stage manager category and the addition of Charlayne Woodard as Western Region principal councillor. Also in the Western Region, incumbent Kim...
- 5/20/2016
- backstage.com
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including Bright Star Sings Jeff Blumenkrantz The Legend of New YorkBy Salzman amp CunninghamFeaturing Santino Fontana amp Laura Osnes Donna McKechnie A Visit with Kander amp Ebb 54 Celebrates The Colonial Theatre and The Girls in White Songs from the Show.
- 4/17/2016
- by Louisa Brady
- BroadwayWorld.com
The new musical Bright Star, from Grammy and Emmy winner Steve Martin and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Edie Brickell, will play a limited engagement at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater from December 2, 2015 to January 10, 2016. Directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie, Bright Star will have its Kennedy Center official opening night on Thursday, December 17.Bright Star will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, February 25, 2016 with an official Broadway opening night on Thursday, March 24 at the Cort Theatre.Carmen Cusack will make her Broadway debut as Alice, a role she originated in Bright Star's world premiere production, and will be joined by co-stars Paul Alexander Nolan, Tony Award nominee Michael Mulheren, A.J. Shively, Hannah Elless, Tony Award nominee Stephen Bogardus, three-time Tony Award nominee Dee Hoty, Stephen Lee Anderson, Emily Padgett, Tony Award nominee Jeff Blumenkrantz, along with Maddie Shea Baldwin, Allison Briner-Dardenne, Max Chernin, Patrick Cummings, Sandra DeNise, Richard Gatta,...
- 12/17/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
On February 9 7Pm two time Tony nominee Joshua Henry The Scottsboro Boys, Violet and critically acclaimed star of the current hit Broadway revival of On The Town Alysha Umphress come together just in time for Valentine's Day to offer a evening of love songs ranging from Adam Guettel to Ray Charles. The two met doing the Broadway production of American Idiot and have been scheming to do a concert together ever since. Four years later it's happening and you'd be silly to miss it With special arrangements by the uber talented Jeff Blumenkrantz and musical direction by Jason Michael Webb. Warm up this February with two of the most gorgeous, exciting voices of Broadway today. For tickets, visit http54below.comIn anticipation of the concert, BroadwayWorld is excited to take you behind the scenes at 54 Below, as Henry and Umphress help chef Lynn Bound in creating a special dish for the big night.
- 2/7/2015
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
Alysha Umphress is giving audiences the world over a reason to rejoice in her talent. Seeing On The Town, I instantly fell in love with her plucky bravado and infectiously charismatic performance. That same energy and passion for performance is pristinely captured on Yellow Sound Label's I've Been Played Alysha Umphress Swings Jeff Blumenkrantz, making this album a sure-fire toe-tapping dazzler.
- 1/6/2015
- by David Clarke
- BroadwayWorld.com
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including Alysha Umphress Swings Jeff Blumenkrantz 'I've Been Played,' Amy Spanger This Must Be the Place, Broadway Loves Celine Dion, Starring Jeremy Jordan, Taylor Louderman, and More, The Best of Ann Hampton Callaway, and Starry Starry Night An Evening of Mini-Concerts.
- 1/4/2015
- by Louisa Brady
- BroadwayWorld.com
I've Been Played Alysha Umphress Swings Jeff Blumenkrantz will be released on Yellow Sound Label in January 2015, featuring the vocals of Alysha Umphress, currently starring in the new Broadway revival of On The Town, and original jazz songs and arrangements by Tony Award-nominated composer and performer Jeff Blumenkrantz. Produced by Jeff Blumenkrantz and Michael Croiter, the album will be available via Amazon and iTunes beginning January 6, 2015. It is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com.
- 12/2/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
In Episode Four, Penny Kate Wetherhead takes on the unenviable task of finding a new living situation in NYC. Gail Lindsay Nicole Chambers calls Tim Colin Hanlon to relay a message from an infamous individual, sending Tim off on an interesting day trip. Steven Stephen Bienskie and Cameron Max von Essen find themselves making discoveries in Brooklyn, and Serena Donna Vivino hosts a game night for the 'Jeremy's Fort' cast. Guest stars include Joanna Gleason, Malcolm Gets, John Bolton, Amy Spanger and Jeff Blumenkrantz.
- 4/15/2014
- by SUBMISSIONS ONLY
- BroadwayWorld.com
Producers Jayson Raitt, Barbara Whitman, Steven Chaikelson and Second Stage Theatre announced today that Murder For Two original cast member Jeff Blumenkrantz will be returning to the hit musical comedy, reprising his role of 'The Suspects' beginning Monday, March 17, 2014. Blumenkrantz, fresh from the critically acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd at New York Philharmonic, is taking over for composer Joe Kinosian, who joined the cast on Monday, January 20, 2014. Blumenkrantz reunites with current star Brett Ryback in the original musical featuring book and music by Kinosian, book and lyrics by Kellen Blair and direction by Scott Schwartz. The New York production of Murder For Two began performances at New World Stages on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, officially opened on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 and recently extended to July 6, 2014.
- 3/12/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The New York Philharmonic's staged production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be telecast nationally on Live From Lincoln Center, hosted by Audra McDonald, on PBS stations. The air date will be announced at a later time. The production, which opened last night and will run through March 8, 2014, stars bass-baritone Bryn Terfel in the title role and Academy Award-winning actress Emma Thompson as Mrs. Lovett in her Philharmonic debut, New York stage debut, and first time performing the role. Jeff Blumenkrantz portrays The Beadle Tony Award winner Christian Borle, Pirelli marking his Philharmonic debutKyle Brenn, Tobias Ragg debut Jay Armstrong Johnson,Anthony Hope debut Erin Mackey, Johanna debut and Olivier Award winner Philip Quast, Judge Turpin debut and New York stage debut. Music Director Alan Gilbert conducts, Grant Sturiale is the assistant conductor, Lonny Price directs, Lonny Price and Matt Cowart are the producers,...
- 3/6/2014
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
This mostly pitch-perfect musical from the New York Philharmonic shows why it's time to put proper orchestras behind shows again
Staging musicals as concerts is a tricky business but the New York Philharmonic's production of Sweeney Todd, starring Emma Thompson and Bryn Terfel, is an energetic theatrical performance that manages to hit the right notes.
Making her New York stage debut as Mrs Lovett (a role originated by Angela Lansbury), Thompson runs off with the show. Her Mrs Lovett is shrewd, conniving and utterly in control of the operation until the final moments. Her voice is silky one moment, brassy the next; it helps that the role is perfect for an imperfect voice.
Thompson's partner in crime, however, could have asked her for a few acting tips. Terfel's intimidating bass-baritone is perfect for Sweeney Todd, and his 6ft 4in frame conveys menace, but Terfel's Sweeney comes across as a monster not a brute.
Staging musicals as concerts is a tricky business but the New York Philharmonic's production of Sweeney Todd, starring Emma Thompson and Bryn Terfel, is an energetic theatrical performance that manages to hit the right notes.
Making her New York stage debut as Mrs Lovett (a role originated by Angela Lansbury), Thompson runs off with the show. Her Mrs Lovett is shrewd, conniving and utterly in control of the operation until the final moments. Her voice is silky one moment, brassy the next; it helps that the role is perfect for an imperfect voice.
Thompson's partner in crime, however, could have asked her for a few acting tips. Terfel's intimidating bass-baritone is perfect for Sweeney Todd, and his 6ft 4in frame conveys menace, but Terfel's Sweeney comes across as a monster not a brute.
- 3/6/2014
- by Kayla Epstein
- The Guardian - Film News
The New York Philharmonic's staged production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be telecast nationally on Live From Lincoln Center, hosted by Audra McDonald, on PBS stations. The air date will be announced at a later time. The production, which opened last night and will run through March 8, 2014, stars bass-baritone Bryn Terfel in the title role and Academy Award-winning actress Emma Thompson as Mrs. Lovett in her Philharmonic debut, New York stage debut, and first time performing the role. Jeff Blumenkrantz portrays The Beadle Tony Award winner Christian Borle, Pirelli marking his Philharmonic debutKyle Brenn, Tobias Ragg debut Jay Armstrong Johnson,Anthony Hope debut Erin Mackey, Johanna debut and Olivier Award winner Philip Quast, Judge Turpin debut and New York stage debut. Music Director Alan Gilbertconducts, Grant Sturiale is the assistant conductor, Lonny Price directs, Lonny Price and Matt Cowart are the producers,...
- 3/6/2014
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
The New York Philharmonic's staged production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be telecast nationally on Live From Lincoln Center, hosted by Audra McDonald, on PBS stations. The air date will be announced at a later time. The production, which opened last night and will run through March 8, 2014, stars bass-baritone Bryn Terfel in the title role and Academy Award-winning actressEmma Thompson as Mrs. Lovett in her Philharmonic debut, New York stage debut, and first time performing the role. Jeff Blumenkrantz will portray The Beadle Tony Award winnerChristian Borle, Pirelli marking his Philharmonic debutKyle Brenn, Tobias Ragg debut Jay Armstrong Johnson,Anthony Hope debut Erin Mackey, Johanna debut and Olivier Award winner Philip Quast, Judge Turpin debut and New York stage debut. Music Director Alan Gilbert will conduct, Grant Sturiale is the assistant conductor, Lonny Price will direct, Lonny Price...
- 3/6/2014
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
The New York Philharmonic's staged production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be telecast nationally on Live From Lincoln Center, hosted by Audra McDonald, on PBS stations. The air date will be announced at a later time. The production, which opened last night and will run through March 8, 2014, stars bass-baritone Bryn Terfel in the title role and Academy Award-winning actressEmma Thompson as Mrs. Lovett in her Philharmonic debut, New York stage debut, and first time performing the role. Jeff Blumenkrantz will portray The Beadle Tony Award winnerChristian Borle, Pirelli marking his Philharmonic debut Kyle Brenn, Tobias Ragg debut Jay Armstrong Johnson,Anthony Hope debut Erin Mackey, Johanna debut and Olivier Award winner Philip Quast, Judge Turpin debut and New York stage debut. Music Director Alan Gilbert will conduct, Grant Sturiale is the assistant conductor, Lonny Price will direct, Lonny Price...
- 3/6/2014
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
The New York Philharmonic will soon present a staged production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, March 5-8, 2014. As previously announced, Sweeney Todd will star bass-baritone Bryn Terfel in the title role and Academy Award-winning actress Emma Thompson as Mrs. Lovett in her Philharmonic debut, New York stage debut, and first time performing the role. Jeff Blumenkrantz will portray The Beadle Tony Award winner Christian Borle, Pirelli marking his Philharmonic debut Kyle Brenn, Tobias Ragg debut Jay Armstrong Johnson, Anthony Hope debut Erin Mackey, Johanna debut and Olivier Award winner Philip Quast, Judge Turpin debut and New York stage debut. Music Director Alan Gilbert will conduct Lonny Price will direct and Lonny Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the cast in rehearsal below...
- 3/3/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The original cast recording of Murder for Two, the hit new musical comedy starring Jeff Blumenkrantz and Brett Ryback, with book and music by Joe Kinosian and book and lyrics by Kellen Blair, was released digitally yesterday, January 14, 2014 by Ghostlight Records. To celebrate, the cast and creative team of Murder for Two threw an album release party immediately following Monday's performance at New World Stages. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the special event chat chat with the cast about the album, and you can check out what they had to say below...
- 1/15/2014
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
The New York Philharmonic has announced several additions to the cast of its staged production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, March 5-8, 2014 Jeff Blumenkrantz will portray The Beadle Tony Award winner Christian Borle, Pirelli marking his Philharmonic debut Kyle Brenn, Tobias Ragg debut Jay Armstrong Johnson, Anthony Hope debut Erin Mackey, Johanna debut and Olivier Award winner Philip Quast, Judge Turpin debut and New York stage debut. As previously announced, Sweeney Todd will star bass-baritone Bryn Terfel in the title role and Academy Award-winning actress Emma Thompson as Mrs. Lovett in her Philharmonic debut, New York stage debut, and first time performing the role. Music Director Alan Gilbert will conduct, Lonny Price will direct, and Lonny Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.
- 1/15/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The original cast recording of Murder For Two, the hit new musical comedy starring Jeff Blumenkrantz and Brett Ryback, with book and music by Joe Kinosian and book and lyrics by Kellen Blair, will be released digitally today, January 14, 2014 by Ghostlight Records. To celebrate, the cast and creative team of Murder For Two threw an album release party immediately following yesterday's performance at New World Stages. BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out photos below...
- 1/14/2014
- by Jessica Gordon
- BroadwayWorld.com
The original cast recording of Murder For Two, the hit new musical comedy starring Jeff Blumenkrantz and Brett Ryback, will be released digitally on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 by Ghostlight Records. Produced by Joel Moss and executive produced by Kurt Deutsch, the album will be available in stores and everywhere music is sold on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. The physical CD features complete lyrics, never-before-seen photos, a show synopsis by creators Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair and an essay by Oscar and Grammy Award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz. Admission to the album release party is exclusive to ticket holders of the Monday, January 13, 2014performance of Murder For Two. Sign up to pre-order the original cast recording at www.sh-k-boom.commurderfortwo.html.
- 12/10/2013
- by Courtnie Mele
- BroadwayWorld.com
Everyone is a suspect in Murder for Two, a hilarious musical murder mystery with a twist one actor Brett Ryback investigates the crime, the other plays all of the suspects Jeff Blumenkrantz and they both play the piano A zany blend of classic musical comedy and madcap mystery, this 90-minute whodunit is a highly theatrical duet loaded with killer laughs. Murder for Two features book and music by Joe Kinosian, book and lyrics by Kellen Blair and direction by Scott Schwartz.BroadwayWordl brings you highlights below...
- 11/20/2013
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
Last night, Casey Nicholaw and Josh Marquette hosted a cocktail event to benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation at One Museum Mile 1280 Fifth Avenue. Attendees included Broadway luminaries Jeff Blumenkrantz, Danny Burstein, Carolee Carmello, Jeanine Tesori and Michael James Scott, and stars of Hgtv's Selling New York Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon. The event raised over 7,500 for the Matthew Shepard Foundation.
- 9/18/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Murder For Two features book and music by Joe Kinosian, book and lyrics by Kellen Blair and direction by Scott Schwartz and stars Jeff Blumenkrantz and Brett Ryback. Previews will begin Wednesday, October 23rd at New World Stages - Stage 5 340 West 50th Street with opening night set for Wednesday, November 6th, and a final performance set for Sunday, January 5th.
- 9/15/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
People You May Know Pymk Cabaret Series, will present version 3.0 in its popular evening of songs dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the work of new composing artists and the work that has been influential in shaping them. Featured in Pymk version 3.0 will be the works of Jeff Blumenkrantz recipient of the 2012 Fred Ebb Award Barry Anderson amp Mark Petty The Songwriters Union and Michael Kooman amp Christopher Dimond Dani Girl, along with the works that inspired them. Pymk version 3.0 continues tonight, August 9 at 900pm at the Triad Theatre 158 W. 72nd Street in Manhattan.
- 8/9/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce celebrated songwriting and performing team of Marcy Heisler (bookwriter/lyricist) and Zina Goldrich (composer), in The Marcy & Zina Show, Monday, July 20, 2009 at 7pm, as part of the long-running, critically-heralded concert series Broadway at Birdland. Special musical guests will be Clinton Kelly (TV's "What Not To Wear"), composer Jeff Blumenkrantz and singer Jill Abramovitz. The band will consist of Mike Croiter on drums and MaryAnn McSweeney on bass.
- 7/7/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Neither Nor Music announces the February 14th release of Where Is Love..., the debut solo recording of New York City-based actor/singer Ron DeStefano. This full-length studio album, produced by David Snyder (Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole: Live At The Cinegrill; The Manhattan Transfer's Alan Paul: Another Place And Time), weaves fourteen songs together from the worlds of theatre, jazz, pop, and cabaret to create an emotional narrative exploring the joys and challenges of romance. With lush, orchestral arrangements featuring live strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar, percussion and piano, Where Is Love... employs standards (Rodgers and Hart's "My Romance," Kern and Hammerstein's "All the Things You Are"), pieces from contemporary writers (Jeff Blumenkrantz's "Hold My Hand," John Bucchino's "Unexpressed"), and familiar pop songs (Michael Bubl?'s "Everything," Bacharach and David's "I'll Never Fall In Love Again") as musical chapters in the "story of love" - yearning, hoping,...
- 1/26/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
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