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Musical Theater News, Production Tips, New Musicals and More on The MTI Marquee Blog
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There’ll be a grand finale on the final day of the Junior Theater Festival ’13 in Atlanta. But before the big display of entertainment, the teachers repair to classrooms to learn a little more about theater crafts. Ken Billington, the Tony-winning lighting designer of no fewer than 97 Broadway shows, will now shed light on [...]
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When you think of it, one aspect of ANNIE has never made any sense. At the end of the show, everyone is having a wonderful time, and not simply because it’s Christmas Day. Miss Hannigan, Rooster and Lily have been thwarted and captured; Annie and her new Daddy are together at last, together forever; not [...]
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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 now, MTI is ecstatic to announce the release of ANNIE KIDS! ANNIE & [...]
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With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan ANNIE charms everyone’s hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. And now, alongside her signature pal dog, Sandy, she’s set her sights on making us grin from ear to ear as she inspires a whole new millennium of fans. Winner of 7 Tony [...]
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David Bell has always had a special appreciation and love for music. He clearly remembers being introduced to his first 45 record at the age of six, and teaching himself how to play the drums from listening to those records. Bell recalls, “I was exposed to a variety of music because there were always albums [...]
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We’re thrilled that MTI CEO Freddie Gershon is lending his “virtual” voice to the online chorus with insightful articles written for The Huffington Post. Last week, Freddie highlighted the impact of pop cultural icons such as Glee and Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL on the art of performance – especially singing, dancing and acting. Suddenly, it [...]
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The Phantom took the day off from his Opera this past Monday, as MTI, The Shubert Foundation, iTheatrics, the New York City Department of Education and ArtsConnection welcomed over 400 middle-school students to perform on the stage of the fabled Majestic Theatre at a celebratory event known as “Student Share”. “Student Share” is the culmination [...]
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It’s been roughly ten years since the ANNIE national tour first started spreading its message of optimism and family throughout the country, but now it’s coming to a close. Everyone’s favorite plucky orphan can still bring her infectious joy to a theatre near you, however: the tour’s ending lifts many of the geographical restrictions on [...]
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Last week, in the heart of Times Square, MTI CEO Freddie Gershon presented the incomparable Charles Strouse with the MTI Birthday Book – made up of your notes and wishes to this amazing composer to help celebrate his 80th Birthday! Peter James from Broadwayworld was there to cover the event. MTI asked former cast members [...]
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