(WASHINGTON)—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the 2015 winners of Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards—a series of annual grants which recognize American teachers by spotlighting their ...

Stephen Sondheim has always loved New York, and, for the most part, Gotham has returned the love. Broadway’s greatest composer-lyricist who turns 85 this week has been a New York presence since his lyrics for WEST SIDE STORY reached Broadway in ...

Roald Dahl’s Enduring Legacy: A cover story in American Theatre magazine features the debut production of JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH TYA, (which took place at the Seattle Children’s Theatre in 2013), and includes insights into Roald Dahl’s ...

When an event announces that it’s “the first annual,” we have to wonder if that’s truth-in-advertising. Yes, every happening has to start somewhere; there was a time when there were the first annual Tonys, Oscars, Emmys and Grammys – and, ...

The invitation for a party being held next Thursday by the Princess Cruises states “Please join us as we announce an industry-first entertainment partnership with the Oscar-winning composer of WICKED, PIPPIN and GODSPELL.”They mean, of ...

March 2, 2015 marks the 111th birthday of the Seussational Dr. Seuss!  There's never been a better time to bring a Dr. Seuss Musical or Concert Version of his work to your stage.  Check out all the titles available in the MTI catalog: The Cat in ...

Conor Ryan and Kate Baldwin. Photo by Carol Rosegg.Here’s what I’ve observed about brothers and sisters.They fight like mad when they’re young, but as time goes by, they start to see the other’s virtues. That leads to their truly ...

Here's an excerpt from Freddie Gershon's latest Huffington Post article which explores The Lion and Hamilton - two brand new musicals filled with passion and creativity.  Give it a read and check out the full article here.  Freddie would love to ...

So, after seeing a stunning performance of A Man of No Importance at New York University, I was suddenly in the company of three men of great importance. Bookwriter Terrence McNally, composer Stephen Flaherty and John Simpkins, the show’s ...

This spring, the Drama Desk and Obie Award winning Keen Company present the first New York revival of John & Jen, the musical with music by Andrew Lippa(The Wild Party, I Am Harvey Milk), lyrics by Tom Greenwald and book by both. This rare ...