Show Spotlight

Among the many casualties of Hurricane Katrina was the 100 year old St. Mark’s Community Center.  But for writer and actor James Lecesne, losing a place of belonging and support-right when the people of New Orleans would need it the most-was unacceptable.  Currently playing in New York, the film After The Storm documents how Lecesne [...]

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For nearly 30 years, “Fame” has been inspiring burgeoning performers in their quest to make it in showbiz. As proof that Fame really does live forever, MGM studios is releasing a brand new film version set to hit theaters this Friday, September 25th.  The release of the movie comes as students around the country head [...]

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GREENWILLOW is a wistful, dreamlike musical with a lush and romantic score. It tells a magical story about restlessness, adventure, magic, and the pleasures of small town living. In 2010, as we celebrate the centennial of Frank Loesser’s birth, MTI is proud to re-release GREENWILLOW for licensing and provide a chance to explore a lesser-known show by one of America’s greatest songwriters.

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Insanity. Romance.  Secrets.  A beautiful and evocative score.   When choosing a show, MTI invites you to take a walk through the ethereal English moors with the 5-time Tony nominated Broadway musical, JANE EYRE.  Composer/lyricist Paul Gordon and bookwriter/lyricist John Caird (LES MISERABLES) have taken Charlotte Bronte’s classic 19th century novel and turned it into a [...]

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During the final performance of AVENUE Q on September 13th, producer Kevin McCollum announced after running for more than six years at the John Golden Theatre, the Tony Award-winning show will find a new home at New World Stages. Starting October 9th, Princeton and the gang will play to a 499-seat house just around the [...]

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Summer may be over, but Los Angeles is gearing up for a PARADE.
September 24 marks the start of performances for the Jason Robert Brown (THE LAST FIVE YEARS, 13) and Alfred Uhry Broadway musical, which earned the writers Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Book, respectively.  Starring T.R. Knight (Grey’s Anatomy), Michael Beresse (A [...]

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Trevor Nunn brings his acclaimed revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s A Little Night Music to Broadway this December with an exciting new cast starring Angela Lansbury as Madame Armfeldt and Catherine Zeta-Jones as her daughter Desiree.

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The era of RAGTIME has returned.  On October 23, the first Broadway revival of this Tony Award winning American epic begins performances.  Direct from its sold-out run at the Kennedy Center in D.C., this production-lauded by critics and audiences alike-is directed and choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, and stars Broadway favorites Ron Bohmer and Christiane [...]

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The oldest game in town has arrived at the oldest theatre in the country!  The 2005 Broadway musical DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS opened at Philadelphia’s historic Walnut Street Theatre on September 16.  This new production features direction and choreography by Barrymore winner Richard Stafford and stars Broadway’s Paul Schoeffer (Rock of Ages) and Walnut Street Theatre [...]

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Tevye may not have been rich, but certainly long-lived! Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Jerry Bock/Sheldon Harnick/Joseph Stein landmark musical!
On September 22, 1964, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre, before moving to the Majestic and Broadway theatres in 1967 and 1970, respectively. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF was also Jerome Robbins’ last [...]

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In anticipation of the upcoming Broadway revival of RAGTIME (performances begin October 23), this New York Times slideshow looks at the creative process behind the show’s promotional artwork. Gail Anderson, creative director of design for SpotCo, explains how it sometimes takes a number of attempts before arriving at the final product.

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Now is the perfect time to select your organization’s holiday show. Whether you’re in the market for a Christmas classic or for a show that simply and gently captures the holiday spirit, MTI has a show that’s right for you.

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Jennifer Kelly, Director of Theatre at Lemon Bay High School in Englewood, Florida shares how The Wedding Singer helped propel her students straight to a top spot on the mainstage at the 2009 International Thespians Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Exercise buddy, confidant, bodyguard, security blanket, foot-warmer, alarm clock-and best friend.  MTI recognizes those steadfast companions who fulfill all those roles and more: namely, canines. And like any proud pup parents, we’re sharing our MTI dog photos with you.
With National Dog Day on August 26, there’s no better time to put on the cast album [...]

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