July 8–28 - NYMF.org

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WINNER! 2013 DRAMA DESK SPECIAL AWARD!
July 8–28 The 2013 New York
Musical Theatre Festival
10 Years of Creating and
Nurturing New Musical Theatre
Visit nymf.org • All tickets $25 or less
Presented in association with:
NYMF 2013
Welcome to
Table of Contents
Welcome to NYMF 3
About NYMF 8
NYMF 2013 Gala 19
Opening & Closing Events 21
Full Productions 23
Festival Map & Calendar 31
Special Events 37
Free Developmental Readings 43
Educational Workshops 47
Musicals on Television 49
Patrons & Supporters 50
NYMF Membership 54
Member Offers 57
Artist Spotlight 58
NYMF 2013 Board & Advisors,
Staff, and Sponsors 61
Isaac Robert Hurwitz
Executive Director & Producer
250 West 49th Street, Suite 601
New York, NY 10019
212-664-0979
nymf.org
[email protected]
Photos: Brian D’Arcy James and Alice Ripley in Next to
Normal, NYMF ‘05 (Joan Marcus); Rob McClure in Chaplin,
NYMF ‘06 (Joan Marcus); Kate Rockwell in F#%king Up
Everything, NYMF ‘09; Carly Jibson and Molly Hagar in
Fat Camp, NYMF ‘09 (Chad Batka); Lea Michele in Hot and
Sweet, NYMF ‘06 (Steven Rosen); Sarah Jane Everman in
Unlock’d, NYMF ‘07 (Bruce Glikas)
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Welcome to NYMF 2013
Welcome to the Tenth Annual
New York Musical Theatre Festival!
Dear Friends,
July 8 - July 28, 2013
What a difference a decade makes!
Back in 2003 when we were planning NYMF’s first season,
many people doubted we’d find enough new musicals to fill
our slate. Ten years later, more than 350 shows have made it
to the stage at NYMF – and we’ve got as exciting a line-up
as ever!
As always, NYMF has something for everyone – and more:
everything from volleyball players to magicians, soap operas
to nightclubs, rock-and-roll to operetta, and everything
in between. And the NYMF Hub at The Pershing Square
Signature Center features a café and bar, an information
center and a box office – not to mention an array of free
panel discussions, performances, and talkbacks with the
casts and creators of this year’s shows. So join us!
Thank you to the generous community that makes this
musical abundance possible: artists who practically donate
their talents, producers who take risks on unfamiliar authors
and titles, and donors and audiences who embrace the
Festival as a valued event on New York’s cultural calendar.
And whether you’re a first-time Festival-goer or an old friend
of NYMF, thank you for being here! Enjoy the show!
Sincerely,
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The City of New York
Office of the Mayor
New York, NY 10007
Dear Friends,
July 8 - July 28, 2013
It is a great pleasure to welcome everyone to the 2013
New York Musical Theatre Festival.
It’s often said that if you can make it here in New York,
you can make it anywhere, and for ten years, the New York
Musical Theatre Festival has given aspiring artists the chance
to do just that. Featuring hundreds of culturally diverse new
productions, this Festival showcases the talent of new musical
theatre artists and producers and provides them with the
opportunity to stage affordable, full-scale productions and
connect with their peers, industry leaders, and audiences.
More than 85 of the musicals that have premiered at NYMF
have gone on to enjoy award-winning runs in our city
and around the country, and we look forward to even more
of the exciting shows debuting this year achieving the
same success.
On behalf of the City of New York, congratulations to all
of the productions being featured this month, and please
accept my best wishes for a wonderful Festival. Enjoy
the show!
Sincerely,
Michael R. Bloomberg
Mayor
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The Council
of
The City of New York
City Hall
New York, NY 10007
Dear Friends,
July 8 - July 28, 2013
Welcome to the 2013 New York Musical Theatre Festival!
Like all New Yorkers, the New York City Council and I take
tremendous pride in our city’s reputation as one of the
world’s great cultural centers.
Among the many amazing cultural attractions that our
city has to offer is the New York Musical Theatre Festival’s
annual festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, and recently
honored with a special Drama Desk Award, this three-weeklong festival has grown into the largest annual musical theatre
event in the nation. From traditional musical comedies to
edgy satires, to new takes on your favorite stories, there’s
truly something for everyone, and I’m sure that this year’s
Festival will be one of their best yet.
Before the music begins, I would like to thank the New York
Musical Theatre Festival and its dedicated board and staff for
all of the wonderful work that they’re doing to help support
the arts and culture in New York City. I’d also like to thank
all of this year’s performers for coming and sharing their
incredible talents with us.
My best wishes to everyone for an exciting festival. Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Christine C. Quinn
Speaker
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Our Mission
10 Years of Creating and Nurturing New Musical Theatre
T
hough song and dance have long played
an important role in storytelling, it
wasn’t until the turn of the 20th century in
New York that book, music, and lyrics came
together for the first time to form what we
know today as the “book musical.” Whether
you attribute this moment of distinction to
The Black Crook or to Show Boat, by the
early 1900s it was clear that a remarkably
different and uniquely American new art
form was being born: musical theatre.
Like any great art form, musical theatre
is shaped by the events and philosophies
of the day. The strength and vitality of
musical theatre lie in its ability to stay fresh
and relevant. It was with that idea in mind,
ten years ago, that the New York Musical
Theatre Festival (NYMF) was created – to
NYMF is an extraordinary and
essential opportunity for new musicals
and their creators. [...] With the
resources, guidance, and exceptional
PR skills of the NYMF team, new
musicals get seen and heard in a way
they just don’t anywhere else. New
musicals get their chance.”
—Brian Yorkey, Pulitzer Prize- and Tony ® Awardwinning author of Next to Normal, NYMF ‘05
provide an effective platform to introduce
new shows, new perspectives, and new
blood into the musical theatre canon.
The first Festival, staged in 2004, featured
over 30 new fully staged full-length
musicals and was met with critical and
popular acclaim. More than 350 shows
have premiered at the Festival since then,
featuring more than 8,000 artists and
entertaining more than 300,000 audience
members. The musicals and artists introduced
at NYMF have, in turn, gone on to further
successes on and Off-Broadway, across the
country, and around the globe – reaching
literally millions of theatergoers worldwide.
This year, NYMF was honored with a Drama
Desk Award recognizing its first decade of
creating and nurturing new musical theatre,
ensuring the future of this essential art form.
NYMF is musical theater’s answer to the
independent film movement, combining a
grassroots festival model with a technical
framework geared specifically to musicals,
right in the backyard of the world’s largest
theatre district – midtown Manhattan.
NYMF provides or subsidizes all the key
components needed to realize a show,
from theaters and technical equipment to
marketing, industry, and audience outreach,
giving independent artists and emerging
producers resources and opportunities they
couldn’t otherwise access or afford.
NYMF is for writers. By making it possible
for dozens of musical theatre writers each
year to professionally realize their shows
in three dimensions with top-notch actors,
directors, and designers, NYMF gives
authors the essential chance to hone their
craft, their projects, and their professional
networks. NYMF provides individualized
support to many of its participants,
including the ten Next Link Project teams
Photo: The Broadway production of Next to Normal (Joan Marcus)
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THE 2013 NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL • JULY 8–28
NYMF exists to ensure the future
vitality of America’s greatest art
form by providing an affordable
way for artists to mount professional
productions that reach their
peers, industry leaders, and musical
theatre audiences, and by serving
as the preeminent launching pad for
stylistically, thematically, and culturally
diverse new musicals.
NYMF is for everyone.
NYMF shows range from the
serious to the ridiculous, from
conventional musical comedies to
avant-garde works, from operetta
to punk rock, and everything in
between. As an audience member, you
have a unique opportunity to sample an
unprecedented array of work, to take risks
on new artists, and to see some of the
hottest musical theatre talent tackling new
roles in an intimate, affordable setting.
who receive dramaturgical support, help
building a creative and production team,
industry networking assistance, and
financial subsidies to ensure that their
Festival debut is as successful as possible.
NYMF is for all kinds of artists. The
Festival introduces artists from around the
world to New York’s unparalleled artistic
community, bringing together newcomers
and established players to cultivate the
next generation of musical theatre. By
fostering an active creative community and
giving rise to dozens of productions each
season, NYMF provides actors, directors,
producers, choreographers, and designers
at all stages of their careers opportunities
to take creative risks, expand their horizons,
and hone their crafts.
NYMF is uniquely New York. Just as
New York is a character in so many of the
musicals that we love, musical theatre is
part of the identity of this city. Whether
you’re an actor, an author, or an audience
member, by taking part in this three-week
celebration, you’re helping continue that
legacy for years to come.
We thank you for your continued support of
new musical theatre, and of the New York
Musical Theatre Festival. Now, sit back,
relax, and enjoy the show!
The Festival is fueled by our year-round programs
The annual Festival is the culmination of several year-round,
ongoing programs that are the focus of NYMF’s mission:

The Next Link Project is
our primary writer service
program (see page 11).

The NYMF Gala is our
star-studded fall event
celebrating the successes
of the Festival (see
page 19).

NYMF’s Next Broadway
Sensation is our talent
competition and master
class designed to find
extraordinary new
musical theatre
performers (see page 13).

Educational Initiatives
include the Student
Leadership Program (see
page 15), as well as our
series of master classes,
workshops, and panel
discussions (see page
47 and calendar insert).
Photo: Rob McClure in Chaplin, NYMF ‘06 (Joan Marcus)
Chaplin, NYMF ‘06
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O
ne of NYMF’s flagship programs,
NYMF’s Next Link Project is open to
any writer – produced or unproduced, with
or without agency representation. The
program receives hundreds of submissions
from all over the world each fall, and every
script and demo recording are reviewed
by numerous members of NYMF’s Reading
Committee. A double-blind screening
process, designed to ensure it is the
quality of the work and not the name of
the author that guides our readers,
culminates in a select group of finalists
being reviewed by a Grand Jury of leading
musical theatre artists and producers.
Finally, ten shows are awarded production
spots in the Festival.
Once selected, the writing teams embark
on an intense development process in
preparation for their Festival productions
with help from NYMF every step of the
way, including seminars on fundraising,
logistics, marketing, and producing led
by industry professionals; networking
events; dramaturgical support; a $5,000
production subsidy; casting assistance;
and the immense marketing and industry
exposure that comes with appearing at NYMF.
Music by
Amy Baer & Keith Robinson
Book and Lyrics by
Mark-Eugene Garcia & Alfred Solis
Directed by Carlos Armesto
Choreography by Elisabetta Spuria
Casting by Daryl Eisenberg Casting
This year’s grand jury included choreographer
Josh Bergasse (“Smash”), OBIE-winning
composer-lyricist Jeff Bowen ([title of show]),
two-time Tony®-winning actor Michael
Cerveris (Tommy, Assassins, Evita), two-time
Tony-winning playwright Marsha Norman
(The Secret Garden, The Color Purple),
Tony- winning producer Joey Parnes (Hair),
Tony-winning actress Tonya Pinkins (Caroline,
Or Change; Jelly’s Last Jam), director Scott
Schwartz (Rooms, Golda’s Balcony, Bat Boy),
GRAMMY®-winning and Tony-nominated
composer Lucy Simon (The Secret Garden, “In
Harmony”) and Tony-nominated actor Tony
Sheldon (Priscilla Queen of the Desert).
NYMF’s writer service program
empowers ten teams of musical
theatre writers each season by
providing entrepreneurial training,
career networking opportunities,
dramaturgical support, and other
services, culminating in a
subsidized production in
the Festival.
NYMF will accept submissions for the
2014 Next Link Project starting in August
2013. Visit nymf.org for details on how to
send us your musical for consideration!
The NYMF Next Link program
put us in contact with experienced
industry professionals who helped
advise in all areas of theatrical
production from fundraising to
fireproofing.”
—Matthew Hardy, Book and Lyrics,
Flambé Dreams, NYMF ‘12
Photos: Bookwriter and Lyricist Matthew Hardy; Jarrod Spector
and Jillian Louis in Flambé Dreams, NYMF ‘12 (Lena Adasheva)
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The New York Musical Theatre Festival
and Popjam Productions present
N
YMF’s Next Broadway Sensation (NNBS)
combines singing competition and master
class to discover the stars of tomorrow and give
them their big break today. While receiving
coaching from some of musical theatre’s leading
artists and hottest emerging writers, performers
compete to claim the ultimate prize: their very
own solo concert produced by NYMF.
The search is on
for Broadway’s next
undiscovered talent!
Contestants have gone on to appear in
numerous Broadway and Off-Broadway shows,
including American Idiot, Dogfight, F#%king Up
Everything, Hair, Les Miserables, South Pacific,
West Side Story, and more.
NNBS auditions are open to any adult performer
who has not yet appeared on Broadway. From
hundreds of auditioners, twenty contestants are
chosen to compete in a series of performance
heats, singing for a live audience and a panel
of industry judges who provide guidance and
feedback to the contestants. Past celebrity
judges have included Jonathan Groff, Marc
Shaiman, Tom Kitt, Andrea McArdle, Lucy Simon
and Gavin Creel, among others.
Friday July 19 at 8:30pm
Saturday July 20 at 1:30pm
Wednesday July 24 at 5:30pm
Friday July 26 at 1:30pm
Saturday July 27 at 5:30pm & 9:30pm
The Studio Theatre
at The Pershing Square
Signature Center
480 W. 42nd Street, New York
Mother, Wife and the Complicated
Life is an Official Selection of the 2013
New York Musical Theatre Festival
www.nymf.org
The contestants’ performances are also featured
online at BroadwayWorld.com, allowing them to
reach a far broader fan base – and online votes
and live votes together determine the winners
of each round in the competition.
The new musical
comedy that tells the
truth about marriage
and motherhood!
Book, Lyrics & Music by Amity Dry
Music by Mark Simeon Ferguson
Directed by Hilary Adams
Musical Direction by Stephen Purdy
www.MotherWifeMusical.com
After the contestants are whittled down
to a smaller group of Grand Finalists, each
performer is assigned a mentor from among
the most prominent new theatre composers;
working directly with those writers, the Finalists
perform a special showcase concert sponsored
by ASCAP and hosted by Grammy ®, Emmy ®, and
Oscar ®-winning songwriter Stephen Schwartz.
After one final round of competition, a
contestant is crowned NYMF’s Next Broadway
Sensation and begins planning his or her
personal showcase concert, to be held several
months later at Broadway’s hotspot, 54 Below!
Auditions will be held in late September
for this year’s competition – so save
the date and visit nymf.org for more
information!
NYMF not only gave me
invaluable exposure, but also the
chance to work with the sublime
Adam Gwon and to get feedback from
Stephen Schwartz and other master
artists. I also got to put together
an evening of brand new material,
including the fantastic song I’d learnt
with Adam. It was a great experience!”
—Alexis Fishman, 2012 NNBS Winner
Photos: Alexis Fishman, 2012 NNBS Winner; Stephen Schwartz
with the 2012 contestants and ASCAP writers (Seth Walters)
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NYMF 2013
THE Student
Leadership
Project
T
he NYMF Student Leadership Program
(SLP) provides training and mentoring
to students who are interested in careers in
musical theatre. NYMF accepts applications
each spring from both undergraduate and
graduate students, ultimately selecting a
group of eight to ten student leaders. As
a company, these student leaders curate
and produce an evening of new work for
the Festival, featuring work written and
performed by their fellow students.
Building the next
generation of musical
theatre producers and
practitioners
NYMF provides both a production budget
and the Festival’s own technical resources
to underwrite the SLP concert. Individual
student leaders are assigned roles from
producer to director to literary manager
to casting director, depending on their
areas of interest, under the mentorship and
supervision of Festival staff.
The SLP company strives to include students
from as many schools as possible and gives
students the chance to forge meaningful
relationships with their peers at other
institutions. SLP participants have hailed
from Barnard College, Baruch College,
Columbia University, Fordham University,
The King’s College, Manhattanville College,
Marymount Manhattan College, The New
School, New York University, Princeton
University, and The University of Florida.
The NYMF Student Leadership
Program was my first theatre
internship in the city. It gave me
the chance to meet many inspiring
peers and mentors. SLP is a
remarkable opportunity for young
professionals to launch their careers
and forge lasting collaborations.”
—Rachel Sussman, 2009-2012 Student Leader
This year the SLP will present MINT’D, two
original concerts of fresh new work, on
Friday, July 12 at 5pm and 8pm in The Alice
Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing
Square Signature Center. Join us and see
what the Next Generation is up to!
For more information about SLP, visit
nymf.org or contact us at [email protected].
Photos: The 2013 Student Leaders plan their
Festival concert, MINT’D
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In nine years, NYMF has presented over 350 new musicals.
Awards
Here’s a look at the
far-reaching impact of the
Festival and its alumni shows
NYMF shows
have delighted more than
shows have gone
shows have
tr ansferred to
Off-Broadway
on to further
1 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
following NYMF
3 Tony ® Awards
13 Nominations
productions
«Balls...The Musical?
«The Blue Flower
shows have
«Captain Louie
recorded their
«Fat Camp
cast albums
«F#%king Up Everything
«Gutenberg! The Musical !
«Altar Boyz
«In Transit
«Captain Louie
«The Last Smoker in America
«Crazy, Just Like Me
«My Vaudeville Man
«Next to Normal
«The Great American Trailer
Park Musical
«Play It Cool
«Gutenberg! The Musical!
«Rooms: A Rock Romance
«The Man Who Would Be King
«The Shaggs: Philosophy of
the World
«Midlife! The Crisis Musical
«Things to Ruin
«[title of show]
«Unlock’d
«With Glee
«Yank!
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1 Lucille Lortel Award
16 Nominations
3 Obie Award Citations
«The Great American Trailer
Park Musical
«The Other Josh Cohen
48 states and in
24 countries
in
around the world!
2 Drama Desk Awards
29 Nominations
«The Big Voice: God or Merman?
«Tales of Custard the Dragon
theatRegoers
2 Outer Critics Circle Awards
11 Nominations
«Altar Boyz
«Shout! The Mod Musical
4,000,000
«My Vaudeville Man
shows have
opened on
Broadway
«Chaplin
«Next to Normal
« [title of show]
«Next to Normal
«Rooms: A Rock Romance
«Shout! The Mod Musical
«Things to Ruin
«[title of show]
«The View from Here
1 Ovation Award
6 Nominations
2 Barrymore Awards
9 Nominations
Argentina
Germany
Panama
Australia
Hungary
Peru
Bermuda
Israel
Philippines
Brazil
Japan
Poland
Canada
Malaysia
South Africa
China
Mexico
South Korea
Denmark
Netherlands
Sweden
Finland
Norway
United Kingdom
6 Helen Hayes Awards
19 Nominations
2 Richard Rodgers Awards
7 Jeff Award Nominations
4 GLAAD Media
Award Nominations
«With Glee
«Without You
Opposite page photos: Chaplin, NYMF ‘06 (Joan Marcus); Altar Boyz, NYMF ‘04
(Carol Rosegg); Above photos: Baby Case, NYMF ‘12 (Billy Bustamante); Anthony
Rapp in Without You, NYMF ‘10 (Seth Walters); My Scary Girl, NYMF ‘09 (DIMF);
Academy, NYMF ‘09 (Steven Rosen)
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NYMF 2013
THE NYMF GALA
Celebrate our 10th Anniversary
at the Festival’s most glamorous
event of the year!
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday,
November 10th
Gather with other musical theatre lovers, Broadway artists,
and industry leaders to celebrate a decade of launching new
musical theatre artists and projects.
Held at the gorgeous Hudson Theater, this star-studded night includes a cocktail
reception, seated dinner, silent auction, and unforgettable performances from
Broadway and television stars.
For more information or to purchase your ticket now,
visit nymf.org/gala or call 212-664-0979 ext. 12
Notables taking part at past NYMF Galas have included: Katharine McPhee, Cast and Creatives of “Smash” (Raza Jaffrey, Jack
Davenport, Anjelica Huston, Megan Hilty, Debra Messing, Christian Borle, Michael Mayer, Theresa Rebeck), Duncan Sheik, Chita
Rivera, Daniel Radcliffe, Bebe Neuwirth, and Kelli O’Hara. (Photos: Steven Rosen)
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OFFICIAL
SELECTION
NYMF 2013 Opening & Closing Events
Tenth Annual Opening
Night Celebration
Meet the casts and creative teams of
this year’s shows at our glamorous
opening night bash! Mingle with
Broadway’s hottest stars, and dance
the night away with the NYMF family!
This exclusive red-carpet event is only
open to NYMF Patrons, Members, and
Participants.
A MUSICAL PORTRAIT
WHERE: The Liberty Theater
234 West 42nd St
“A living, breathing, beating work of unusual proportion
and dimension...Feather challenges our notion of
what theatre is.” - XS Entertainment
WHEN:
July 8, 9pm
TICKETS: Free for Patrons, Members,
and Participants
a new musical fusing
ART + MUSIC + FILM
Book by Jeremy Culver
Music by Charleene Closshey
Featuring Songs by Nick and Liesl
Painting by Jeffry Feeger
Closing Night
Awards Celebration
Mingle with new friends and old as
we toast performances, productions,
and memories of three unforgettable
weeks of new musicals. Be there for
the opening of the envelopes and
presentation of the NYMF Awards
for Excellence on the final night of the
2013 Festival!
WHERE: The Liberty Theater
234 West 42nd St
WHEN:
JULY 9 @ 8PM
JULY 10 @ 9PM
JULY 14 @ 9PM
The Pershing Square
Signature Center
The Alice Griffin
Jewel Box Theatre
480 W 42nd St.
New York, NY 10036
JULY 13 @ 1PM
July 28, 8pm
TICKETS: $25 ($20 for Members)
FREE for Patrons & Participants
JULY 16 @ 9PM
tickets available online:
Award-winning director and NYMF 2010 Honorary Chairman Baz Luhrmann with Emmy ® and Golden Globe-winner Claire
Danes at the NYMF 2010 opening night celebration; Tony ®, Emmy ®, and GRAMMY® Award-winning composer/lyricist and
NYMF 2011 Honorary Chairman Robert Lopez; Corbin Bleu and NYMF 2012 Honorary Chairman Ben Vereen; Members of
the Central Avenue Breakdown team with their NYMF 2011 Awards (Photos: Steve Rosen)
www.nymf.org
or by phone
212-352-3101
www.FeatherTheMusical.com
twitter.com/featheronstage
facebook.com/featheronstage
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NYMF 2013 Full Productions
Welcome to the Theatre, to the Magic, to the Fun!
Congratulations
NYMF
on your
10th Anniversary
Season!
We’re serving up 24 hot new shows from across the US and around the
globe – exciting productions reflecting the diverse voices, subjects, and
styles that make up today’s musical theatre. Check them out!
The Next Link Project logo ( ) denotes the ten selections from our writer
service program, dedicated to supporting emerging musical theatre artists.
bend in the road
The Anne of Green Gables Musical
Book by Benita Scheckel; Music by Michael Upward;
Lyrics by Benita Scheckel & Michael Upward
A beloved literary classic comes to life in this hilarious and inspiring new musical
for the whole family. Adopted by the Cuthberts at Green Gables, precocious
orphan Anne takes on town gossip Mrs. Lynde, mean girl Josie Pye, and gorgeous
but arrogant classmate Gilbert Blythe, turning each bend in the road into a path straight to your heart.
WHERE: PTC Performance Space
WHEN: July 18, 8pm; July 20, 1pm; July 24, 1pm; July 27, 5pm; July 28, 1pm
boys will be boys
Book and Lyrics by Joe Miloscia; Music by Kenneth Kacmar
Ishmael Gonzalez suffers from Gay-D.D., a condition that renders gay men unable
to stay focused on any trend for more than a few weeks. Before you can say
“Barney’s Warehouse Sale,” Ishmael’s friends put on a charity revue exposing
themselves and their views on loves won and lost (and borrowed!), in this
outrageous and comic romp!
WHERE: The Studio Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center
WHEN: July 17, 8:30pm; July 18, 1:30pm and 5:30pm; July 20, 9:30pm; July 24, 9:30pm
castle walk
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Milton Granger
It’s 1938, RKO is making “The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle” with Fred Astaire
and Ginger Rogers, and they’ve hired Irene Castle herself to be an advisor on the
film. Torn between her wish to honor her late husband and the director’s desire
to bring in the movie on time and under budget, Irene sifts through a lifetime of
memories – and some of the most romantic dance sequences ever created.
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crossing swords
god’s country
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Joe Slabe
Book and Lyrics by Erik Johnke; Music by Elaine Chelton
When the boys of St. Mark’s join the girls of St. Anne’s to present “Cyrano de
Bergerac,” three friends get more of an education than they bargained for. Love
blossoms, jealousies flare, and secrets are revealed that may end their youthful
innocence as life imitates art in this funny and poignant coming-of-age story.
Shattered by his mother’s death and the revelation that he is adopted and Irish,
wealthy Englishman James Watson travels to America in 1871 to find his birth
mother. God’s Country follows one man’s epic journey to learn his true
identity, with sweeping melodies and plenty of Irish spirit.
WHERE: The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center
WHEN: July 18, 9pm; July 21, 1pm and 5pm; July 23, 9pm; July 24, 5pm
Dizzy MIss Lizzie’s Roadside Revue
presents ‘The Brontës’
homo the musical!
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Debra Buonaccorsi & Steve McWilliams
Posing as a suburban housewife, an alien from Planet Homo has infiltrated a
religious middle-American town. Will the good people of Pleasant Valley Pines
notice before their whole community erupts in chaos and depravity? Chock full
of ear-splitting rock-and-roll and kick-ass dancing, HOMO THE MUSICAL! is an
offbeat and otherworldly probing of pure camp, cult, and pop.
Everyone’s favorite 19th Century literary family gets the rock treatment from
Washington DC’s hippest theatrical troupe. Secrets, rivalries, drugs, and drama
abound as conflicted siblings Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and Branwell trade Victorian
repression for rock-and-roll expression in this raucous show The Washington Post
called “Sublime…Delightful musical satire.” THE BRONTËS upends everything you thought you knew
about the authors of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights – in the most entertaining way possible!
Book by Lola Rock-N-Rolla; Music and Lyrics by Gina Volpe
WHEN: July 23, 8pm; July 25, 5pm and 9pm; July 26, 5pm; July 27, 9pm
WHEN: July 9, 7:30pm; July 10, 4:30pm; July 11, 9:30pm; July 14, 5:30pm; July 16, 5:30pm and 9:30pm
feather
icarus
Book by Jeremy Culver; Music by Charleene Closshey;
Featuring Songs by Nick Everett & Liesl Karlsson; Painting by Jeffry Feeger
Book by Jason Slavick & the LAB Ensemble; Music and Lyrics by Nathan Leigh
After a human rights attorney learns her husband, a photojournalist, has been
abducted from a child refugee camp, she faces the struggle of a lifetime. Her
story comes together in a truly unique multimedia experience, cutting between
past and present, stage and the screen, dialogue and song. With a sweeping,
emotional score and an artist painting live on stage, this stunning fusion of art, film, and music explores
the power of imagination and, ultimately, what it means to be human.
WHERE: The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center
gary goldfarb: master escapist
julian po
Book and Lyrics by Omri Schein; Music by James Olmstead
Book and Lyrics by Andrew Barrett; Music by Ira Antelis
Gary Goldfarb is a big kid with even bigger dreams. He’ll stop at nothing to win
the heart of Cheryl Samatasinghar-Stein, the hottest girl in school… even if it
means attempting Houdini’s most dangerous feat, the Chinese Water Torture
Cell Illusion, at the high school talent show. Can Gary’s classmate Penelope talk
some sense into him before it’s too late? With a catchy pop-jazz musical theatre
score, Gary Goldfarb conjures up the magic, foolishness, and hilarity of high school romance.
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Greek mythology meets burlesque, puppetry, and a folk-rock score in the
latest piece from acclaimed ensemble Liars and Believers, creators of last year’s
gritty Festival hit, Le Cabaret Grimm. Minnie’s Menagerie, an unconventional
Depression-era sideshow, is raking it in with the help of Daedalus’s innovative
technology. But when Daedalus’s son falls in love with Minnie’s daughter, the star
attraction, their passion threatens to bring it all crashing down.
Julian Po is determined to end his life at the sea, until he finds himself stuck in the
smallest, strangest town in middle America. While waiting for a connecting train,
he makes friendships that start to sway him from his mission, with repercussions
no one anticipated. This darkly humorous modern day myth is set to the
quintessentially American sounds of pop, rock, and bluegrass.
WHEN: July 8, 7pm; July 10, 9pm; July 13, 5pm; July 14, 5pm and 9pm
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legacy falls
mother divine
Book by James Burn & Ian Poitier; Music and Lyrics by James Burn
Book and Lyrics by Laurel Klinger Vartabedian; Music by Bill Evans
LEGACY FALLS is the side-splitting new musical that dishes the dirt on soaps.
Will there be hirings and firings? Will there be backstabbing and bitchiness? Will
there be romances and hair-pulling catfights? Will there be a slightly unrealistic
onscreen earthquake? Yes…. Yes, there will be. Tune in to this tuneful frolic
through the on- and off-screen drama of America’s favorite daytime soap opera,
LEGACY FALLS!
Mother Divine has a problem: she’s just passed away and her husband, Harlem
evangelist Father Divine, has already found her younger “reincarnation.” With a
little help from bumbling tax man Lester Stufflebean, Mother Divine is dead set
on proving it’s never too late for a first wife to get revenge! Everyone is chasing
someone else’s secrets in this comic romp set to a rousing, Gospel-tinged score.
WHEN: July 11, 8pm; July 14, 4:30pm; July 17, 5pm and 9pm; July 20, 9pm
life could be a dream
mother, wife, and the complicated life
Created by Roger Bean
Book and Lyrics by Amity Dry; Music by Amity Dry & Mark Simeon Ferguson
Meet the “Crooning Crabcakes,” a boy group hoping for fame and fortune in the
Big Whopper Radio ‘Dream-Of-A-Lifetime Talent Search.’ Trouble comes when
Lois, a former Springfield High School Song Leader, arrives to put some polish
on the boys. Denny and Wally fall in love, Eugene falls apart, and heartthrob Skip
sends the whole situation spinning. Winner of the L.A. Drama Critics Circle and
L.A. Weekly ‘Best Musical of the Year’ Awards, from the creator of The Marvelous Wonderettes.
WHEN: July 8, 7pm; July 11, 1pm; July 13, 5pm and 9pm; July 14, 1pm and 5pm
A hilarious and heartwarming look at the juggle of doing it all. Join four best
friends as they discover marriage is nothing like the movies, motherhood can
push you to your limits, and no one makes you laugh like your girlfriends do.
Set to a rousing pop score, this is the musical comedy that tells the truth about
marriage and motherhood.
marry harry
sasquatched! the musical
Book by Jennifer Robbins; Music by Dan Martin; Lyrics by Michael Biello
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Phil Darg
Chef Harry wants to leave his family’s failing restaurant but doesn’t want to break
his dad’s heart. Sparks fly when the landlord’s daughter, Sherri, sees in Harry the
potential man of her dreams – but then things start moving much too fast. Can
Harry stay true to himself without disappointing those he loves? With a healthy
helping of humor and just the right amount of spice, MARRY HARRY provides a
recipe for finding your path in life.
Bigfoot exists! While visiting a national park with his parents, young Sam runs
off and encounters Arthur, a kindhearted Sasquatch who is also lost. They join
forces to find their way home – but first they’ll have to outwit the quirky locals
and a sensationalistic media crew. This rockin’ musical romp in the woods offers
hilarious social commentary on human-Sasquatch relations and a reminder that
there’s no place like home!
WHEN: July 9, 8pm; July 10, 1pm; July 13, 4:30pm and 8pm; July 14, 11am
mata hari in 8 bullets
standbY
Book, Music, and Lyrics by David Rhymer;
Additional Writing by Blake Brooker
Book and Lyrics by Alfred Solis & Mark-Eugene Garcia;
Music by Amy Baer & Keith Robinson
Award-winning chanteuse Onalea Gilbertson conjures a fever dream into the
heart, mind and soul of Mata Hari – erotic dancer, courtesan, and international
superstar. Imprisoned by the French on charges of espionage during World War
I, Mata Hari went from being Europe’s most desired woman to its most despised.
One of the most misunderstood women of the 20th century gets her chance at redemption in this
unique musical blending art, song, and burlesque.
WHEN: July 8, 6:30pm; July 10, 8:30pm; July 13, 5:30pm; July 16, 1:30pm; July 18, 9:30pm; July 20, 5:30pm
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Five strangers meet in an airport standby line and must decide among themselves
who deserves to get on the next flight. They soon realize that this is no ordinary
airport and their meeting is by no means a coincidence. With a pop-rock score,
this musical reminds us how interconnected we are!
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swiss family robinson
volleygirls
Book by John Kennedy & Patrick Kennedy;
Music and Lyrics by John Kennedy
Book by Rob Ackerman; Music by Eli Bolin; Lyrics by Sam Forman
Years ago, world-class volleyball player Kim Brindell choked and became an
Olympic joke. Now she’s been assigned to coach the Ladyhawks, a team of wideeyed, misfit high-school girls who can’t seem to win a game. Can Kim overcome
her past (and a hardline PTA mom) to help her girls and win it all? With humor,
heart, and a contemporary pop-tinged score, VOLLEYGIRLS will bump, set, and
spike its way into your heart.
The intrepid Robinson Family finds their ship caught in a monstrous typhoon and
their ship’s crew nowhere in sight. Marooned on an apparently deserted island,
they must rescue their hopes and dreams for a new life. Wait…. Do you hear
drums? Jungle drums?
WHEN: July 15, 9pm; July 16, 1pm; July 20, 5pm and 9pm; July 26, 9pm; July 27, 5pm
that lady from maxim’s
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Bryan Williams
Paris, 1899. After beaucoup champagne at the notorious nightclub, Maxim’s,
respectable Dr. Petypon wakes to discover a mysterious near-naked woman in his
bed. Desperate to conceal this indiscretion from his righteous wife and rich uncle,
he finds himself caught in a hilarious maze of mistaken identities, complicated
lies, and catapulting chaos, gleefully orchestrated by – mais oui – THAT LADY
FROM MAXIM’S!
WHEN: July 8, 7pm; July 10, 9pm; July 14, 8pm; July 15, 5pm and 9pm
the awakening of angel deluna
Book by Judylynn Schmidt; Music by Lee Ellis;
Lyrics by Judylynn Schmidt & Lee Ellis
Ollie let the love of his life slip through his fingers and has regretted it ever
since. After discovering that the DeLuna Family Circus has fallen into the hands
of a smarmy new owner from his past, he returns to the circus as a hobo clown,
Can one clown recapture the heart of his true love and save the circus while
keeping his identity a secret? This spectacle with live trapeze acts will remind you why the human spirit
is undefeatable and love is worth every risk.
WHEN: July 12, 8pm; July 13, 9pm; July 16, 5pm and 9pm; July 17, 1pm
The Pirates of Finance
Book and Lyrics by Charles Veley; Music by Arthur Sullivan
When musical conductor Frederick Freemarket inherits his uncle’s Wall Street
investment company, he dreams of rescuing the world from economic doldrums.
The company is worth twelve billion dollars – what could possibly go wrong?
But golden dreams can hold hidden surprises, especially on Wall Street: love
blossoms, tension mounts, and spirits rise to a height of irrational exuberance
that few can scale, before – in a classic Gilbert & Sullivan topsy-turvy twist – all ends in perfect harmony.
WHEN: July 15, 9pm; July 16, 5pm; July 18, 5pm and 9pm; July 20, 9pm
Lyrics/Dialogue
“Hilarious. Naughty.
Incredibly witty.”
JOE MILOSCIA
Music
Next Magazine
KENNETH KACMAR
“The gayest, rainbowproudest show!”
Director
JOE BARROS
SF Bay Times
Music Director
ALEX LEFEVRE
“A major hit!”
Chicago Tribune
July 17-24
“Truly gifted writers.”
TheatreMania
Tickets/Info: www.BoysWillBeBoysMusical.com
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The Pershing Square
Signature Center
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NYMF 2013 Special Events
Come hear the music play!
Our special events series has something for everyone, with limited-run shows,
concerts, and staged readings that run the gamut from the existential to the
hilarious and risqué, from jazz to rock-and-roll and beyond! These events have
limited performances – some are one-night-only – so book your tickets early!
All tickets are $25 unless otherwise specified.
Australian cabaret sensations in concert
Winners of the Tenth Annual Australian Cabaret Showcase perform a double bill
of their respective solo shows. Australian cabaret sensation Bradley McCaw stars
in Cabaret: A Complete Unauthorized Biography, and Amelia Ryan is
a knockout in Storm in a D Cup! Don’t miss this evening of unadulterated fun
from Down Under!
WHEN: July 21, 5:30pm
CONCERT
ever happily after
Book by Jill Jaysen; Music by Randy Klein; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy
What happens when Cinderella’s zany fairy godmother is nowhere to be found?
Who can possibly save her? Join Cinderella as she takes a whimsical journey into
fairytale-land and discovers that real magic can be found in the most unexpected
places. A new musical by the composer and lyricist of last year’s NYMF hit,
Flambé Dreams, featuring the students of Center Stage Theater Company in
Westport, CT.
WHEN: July 21, 1pm and 5pm
LIMITED RUN
Freilich and Benson Split the Keys
A wild night of wizards, relatives, gingerbread men, and other unlikely
protagonists. Up-and-coming composers Josh Freilich and Nikko Benson share
an evening of new, irreverent tunes fresh from the inaugural All Star Songwriters
series in Mr. (William) Finn’s Cabaret at Barrington Stage Company. Featuring
Amanda Savan, Mary Kate Morrissey, Sammi Kramer and more!
WHEN: July 22, 9pm
CONCERT
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kerrigan-lowdermilk Live
One of the most celebrated writing teams of their generation, Kait Kerrigan and
Brian Lowdermilk made their New York debut in NYMF’s first season with The
Woman Upstairs. Blurring the line between musical theatre and pop music, their
songs (including hits “Run Away with Me” and “My Party Dress”) have garnered
millions of YouTube views and earned them a legion of young fans around the
world. Kait and Brian’s critically acclaimed debut album “Our First Mistake”
reached #1 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart, and their musicals have been
developed and produced at theaters across the country.
omnia ad dei gloriam,
or, les the least straightens the lord
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Gerald Fried
The legend of the wise fool comes to life as never before in this jazzy comic oratorio.
Les the Least, as his name would portend, is the least of the lesser angels. He can’t
seem to do anything properly – not even the simple heavenly task of greasing the
Lord’s lightning bolts. But when the Lord gets fed up with humanity and turns
Earth over to Satan, it’s up to Les to save the day (and hopefully not make a total mess of things, as usual)!
WHEN: July 26, 5pm and 9pm; July 27, 1pm
CONCERT
Mint’d
NYMF’s Student Leadership Program (SLP) presents Mint’d: an evening devoted
to newly-minted musical theatre student composers and performers. In the
middle of the summer heat, Mint’d is the place to be to experience the fusion of
voices by students from across the world! Join us for Series A, Series B, or both,
as we bring to you a new take on the future of the genre!
WHEN: Series A: July 12, 5pm; Series B: July 12, 8pm
tickets: $20; $15 with student ID
CONCERT
LIMITED RUN
Prospect Theater Company’s
Summer Intensive Showcase
By Kristin Bair & Kevin Hammonds, EllaRose Chary & Sooyeon Lee, Laura
Kleinbaum & Max Mamon, John Herin & Alden Terry, and more to be announced!
An original musical revue starring the talented teens from Prospect Theater
Company’s Summer Intensive Training Program, this showcase features an array
of brand-new songs by some of New York’s most exciting emerging writers as
well as student-generated material.
WHEN: July 26, 1pm; July 27, 1pm
TICKETs: $15
LIMITED RUN
natalie joy johnson: full bush
Riley Thomas: Looking Forward
By Natalie Joy Johnson, John Hill, and Brian J. Nash
After a sold-out award-winning run of his musical Stuck at NYMF 2012, writer and
composer Riley Thomas looks to the future with snapshots of four new worksin-progress, ranging from gritty black box pieces to full-scale Broadway-style
shows. Come be a part of the development by voting for your favorite!
Famed international superstar Natalie Joy Johnson exposes the world premiere
of her latest piece: Full Bush. Having appeared on Broadway and stages across
the globe, Natalie has teamed up with longtime collaborators John Hill and Brian
J. Nash for the next creative salvo in their fight against emotional genocide.
Riveting. Fulfilling. Heart-stopping. Fallopian. Encounter it for yourself and
witness that which can never be unseen.
WHEN: July 11, 6:30pm; July 13, 9:30pm; July 14, 9:30pm
LIMITED RUN
nightmare alley
Song Moments: Daniel Maté in Concert
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Brielle
Some moments in life are too intense, awkward, or outlandish for words – they
deserve music, too. Acclaimed composer-lyricist Daniel Maté, winner of the 2013
Kleban Prize, transforms them into theatre tunes. Join Daniel and an amazing
line-up of performers for a thrilling evening of compelling, clever, and catchy
Song Moments!
After the mysterious death of a sideshow mind reader, a Depression-era con man
finds himself the carnival’s new star attraction and falls in love with its sexiest
starlet, “the electrocution girl.” Fueled by an inflated belief in his powers, they
leave to seek fortune and fame on the nightclub circuit – only to realize that
their past is never far behind. Based on the 1946 novel that spawned the Tyrone
Powers-Jane Blondell film noir classic. Directed by Michael Bush.
WHEN: July 23, 5pm; July 24, 5pm and 9pm
tickets: $20
STAGED READING
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CONCERT
WHEN: July 15, 6:30pm and 9:30pm
CONCERT
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songs for a more funnier world
the throwbacks
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Stuart McMeans;
Additional music by Paul Castrataro, Ben Green,
William TN Hall, and Michael Kooman
Book and Lyrics by Tom Rickman; Music by Barbara Rottman
Four singers wake up to find themselves in yet another serious song-cycle. They
decide to make it their comedic bitch. Songs For a More Funnier World
is the hilarious foil to those angsty “song cycles,” with a score and lyrics to rival
them all.
WHEN: July 12, 6:30pm and 9:30pm; July 13, 1:30pm
When a cantankerous billionaire sends two greedy nephews to uncover the
mystery surrounding his long-lost love, their journey takes them to a seedy pub,
a “red light” district, and a dilapidated chateau. Discover what happens on the
search for unfulfilled dreams in this fantastic farce with a lush score – and plenty
of romantic intrigue.
WHEN: July 22, 5pm and 8:30pm
tickets: $20
STAGED READING
LIMITED RUN
the dead legend
the water dream
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Michael Gilboe
with the students of the University of Great Falls
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Shawn Cody
The celebrity performances never stop at The Dead Legend, an afterlife nightclub
emceed by Harry Houdini. But when a mysterious woman dangles the chance
for someone to “move on,” these legends must perform like never before, in
this original musical written and performed by the musical theatre students of
University of Great Falls, Montana.
WHEN: July 12, 4:30pm and 8pm; July 13, 12pm
After being dumped by his brilliant girlfriend, struggling writer Colin (Anthony
Rapp) is visited by terrifying illusions from his childhood. Can he confront tragedy,
embrace imagination, and defeat the dragon that haunts his dreams – in time to
save his real life? Generation X with a Hero Complex.
WHEN: July 10, 5pm; July 11, 5pm and 9pm
tickets: $20
STAGED READING
LIMITED RUN
the hills are alive!
Walking In Soho
Book and Lyrics by Frankie Johnson; Music by Eric Thomas Johnson
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Peter Yanowitz
A loving lampoon of one of Broadway’s Golden Age classics, this dark comedy
follows a famed singing family as they cross the Alps… on foot… with seven
children… and no supplies. Turns out singing can’t solve every problem after all!
When a long relationship ends unexpectedly, New York City artist and songwriter
Peter Yanowitz finds himself catapulted back into the hunt for a mate. Detailing
the sometimes funny, sometimes touching, and occasionally ugly stories of one
man’s quest for romance, this multimedia song cycle explores why we all hate
and love to fall in love.
WHEN: July 25, 6:30pm and 9:30pm
CONCERT
LIMITED RUN
The Music Box: AN EVENING of LADY Composers
Where She is Now: Dawn Cantwell & Friends
In 1920, they got to vote. In 2013, they got to write musicals. Come join us as
we celebrate lady composers from all career stages in a one-night-only concert
event. With contributions from Julianne Wick Davis, Carmel Dean, Marcy Heisler
& Zina Goldrich, Anna K. Jacobs, Juliana Nash, Zoe Sarnak, and more to be
announced!
Currently starring Off-Broadway in F#%king Up Everything (NYMF ‘10), NYMF’s
2011 Next Broadway Sensation winner returns to the Festival with a one-nightonly concert celebrating new musical theatre composers. NYMF alums Ryan
Scott Oliver, Joe Iconis, and Jeff Thompson are among the writers featured, with
performances by Dawn, F#%king Up Everything castmates Jason Gotay, George
Salazar, and others.
CONCERT
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NYMF 2013
NYMF 2013 Free Developmental Readings
The New York Musical
Theatre Festival and Forte
Musical Theatre Guild Present:
See tomorrow’s hottest shows…today!
NYMF’s Free Developmental Reading Series showcases promising musicals early
in their development. After working on their shows in consultation with NYMF’s
staff, ten writing teams will bring their work to life with some of NYC’s most
talented performers – and get the feedback only possible from a live audience!
Platinum and Diamond Members and Patrons may reserve tickets in advance online
or by phone. Remaining seats are made available to the general public 48 hours
before each performance and can be booked at the NYMF Hub.
IT’S ABOUT
EXPERIENCING
THE THRILL OF LIVE
THEATRE WITH
PEOPLE LIKE YOU.
Alice unraveled
TICKETS $20-25
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Kelly Izzo
Struggling to find her identity in a new high school, Alice is cast “down the rabbit
hole” into the fragmented, chaotic world of her mind. Alice must distinguish
reality from dream in order to move forward, in this new musical with a pop-rock,
electronica score.
18-35?
Join HIPTIX for access
to tickets starting at
$20, plus exclusive
event invites.
Become a HIPTIX Gold
member for just $75
and get access to
orchestra seating.
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SometimeS bein
yourSelf iS
the moSt heroic
act of all.
Book, Music & Lyrics: Joe Slabe
Directed by NYMF 2011 Excellence
in Directing Award-Winner:
IGor GoldIN
Musical Direction: MIcah YouNG
This program is supported, in part, by funds from Theatre
Subdistrict Council, LDC and Bank of America.
Media Partner
roundabouttheatre.org/HIPTIX
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a Selection of the New York Musical
Theatre Festival’s 2013 Next link Project
July 22 - 28
The romulus linney courtyard Theatre
The Pershing Square Signature center
480 West 42nd Street.
Tickets & Info: NYMF.org
www.crossingswordsmusical.com
WHERE: Theatre Row – Studio Theatre
WHEN: July 9, 3pm and 7pm; July 13, 4:30pm
tickets: FREE
cloned!
Book by Jacey Powers; Music by Adam Spiegel; Lyrics by Dan Wolpow
Wally Waterman, a brilliant but arrogant young physicist, is hard at work creating
a human teleporter when he accidentally clones himself. What happens when two
giant, identical egos collide? Havoc and hilarity, naturally, in this musical farce.
tickets: FREE
madame walker and the divine dream
Book and Lyrics by Steve Mackes; Music by Joseph Vernon Banks
On the eve of their 1921 company convention, the associates of America’s first
black millionaire businesswoman gather to pay tribute to their deceased leader.
As they re-enact the supposed divine dream that led to Madame Walker’s miracle
hair formula, it remains to be seen whether or not her own daughter, Leila, will put
their financial differences in the past and show up to pay her respects.
tickets: FREE
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perfect mothers
the crack in the ceiling
Book by Pam Lobley; Music by Tina DeVaron
Book, Music, and Lyrics by James Harvey
When a town’s Most Beloved First-Grade Teacher is replaced by biker-chick
Miss Grace, four concerned mothers go on the warpath. Their desire to make
everything right for their children quickly makes everything go wrong. Can they
find the line between mother and monster?
Ellen, a distraught single mother, discovers a crack in her kitchen ceiling – and
no one seems to be able to repair it. As a bizarre series of handymen, plumbers,
and spiritual healers try to solve the problem, Ellen finds that more than her home
is at risk: her family and her sanity are increasingly put to the test in this dark
musical comedy.
tickets: FREE
tickets: FREE
rose petals
the crazy ones
Book and Lyrics by Sarah Rebell; Music by Elizabeth Hagstedt
Book by Alexander Pototsky; Music and Lyrics by Zack Zadek
When plucky debutante Maude becomes pregnant, her mother will go to any
lengths to maintain the family’s precarious place in the society of Gilded Age
New York. Will the ensuing scandals, schemes, and slander tear the family apart?
In 1982, Steve Jobs was on top of the world, and his company – Apple – was the
most important in Silicon Valley. But as the war for personal computing ignites,
Steve suffers a sudden fall from grace and is forced to face his wild bipolarity,
his crippling fear of abandonment, and the family he pretended he didn’t have,
in order to return from the bottom and leave the legacy he always dreamed of.
tickets: FREE
WHEN: July 16, 3pm and 7pm; July 20, 4:30pm
tickets: FREE
searching for romeo
the gingerbread pimp
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Brian Sutton
Book and Lyrics by Molly Reynolds; Music by Will Collyer
After her high school boyfriend dumps her, modern-day Roz somehow finds
herself in fair Shakespearean Verona, as Romeo’s girlfriend Rosaline. She wanders
into the balcony scene only to learn that she’s been dumped again, before falling
for another “loser” – Juliet’s rejected paramour, Paris. Can Rosaline and Paris
achieve that which eludes Romeo and Juliet: a happy ending?
Aspiring Broadway actress Coco thinks she’s found her perfect match in romantic
leading man Charlie. But when things take an unexpected turn, she descends
into a very real and dangerous world of jealousy and extreme control. Can Coco
reclaim her life… or is it too late? A wry, unflinching look at the inner workings of
emotional abuse, with a captivating pop-rock score.
WHEN: July 19, 3pm and 7pm; July 21, 4:30 pm
tickets: FREE
tickets: FREE
the bootlegger and the rabbi’s daughter
Book and Lyrics by Tajlei Levis; Music by John Mercurio
It’s 1920 – New York City has gone dry and there’s money to be made by anyone
who can get hold of some hooch. When an enterprising Italian immigrant
discovers a synagogue full of sacramental wine, he convinces the Rabbi to take
him on as a yeshiva student. It’s the perfect cover for monetizing the Manischevitz
– until he falls for the Rabbi’s daughter.
July 11 at 8 p.m.
July 14 at 4:30 p.m.
July 17 at 5 & 9 p.m.
July 20 at 9 p.m.
tickets: FREE
PTC Performance Space • 555 W. 42nd St.
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NYMF 2013
NYMF 2013 Educational Workshops
Starting now it’s gonna be your turn!
Whether you’re an author or actor, artist or audience member, theatrical
professional or musical novice, NYMF offers exclusive master classes,
seminars, and networking events to enhance your experience and
appreciation of musical theatre.
In addition, the NYMF Hub will feature a series of free panels and talkback
sessions. See the reverse of the calendar insert for details.
Auditioning for the Musical Theatre:
Master Class with Michael Cassara, CSA
Work out your musical theatre audition material with guidance from a leading
casting director! Michael Cassara will hear your best audition song and work with
you from his unique vantage point “behind the table.” Class will include a Q&A,
a discussion of the “Business of the Business,” and insider information on how
to get involved with NYMF and beyond. Michael Cassara has cast more than 50
NYMF productions, and has served as the Resident Casting Director for NYMF since 2007.
WHEN: July 14, 12pm-4pm
Fee: $50 to participate; $10 to audit. Limited to 15 participants only.
NYMF Songwriting Workshop in association with ASCAP
Cirque du Soleil ® is seeking
professional singers with
strong technique, stage
experience and versatility
for live performances.
ALL VOICE TYPES & STYLES
For more information on our audition
calendar and career opportunities:
CIRQUEDUSOLEIL.COM/JOBS
facebook.com/cirquedusoleilcasting
mYsPace.com/cirquedusoleilmusicians
Photo: OSA Images Costumes: Zaldy Goco
© 2011 Cirque-Jackson I.P., LLC
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Anna K. Jacobs (POP!; Harmony, Kansas) leads this weeklong introductory workshop on
writing songs for musical theater, open to individual composers and lyricists (who will
be paired) as well as pre-existing songwriting teams. Participants will develop and write
a song over the course of the week, culminating in the opportunity to perform their
work and receive feedback from Tony ®-nominated composer-lyricist Andrew Lippa
(The Addams Family, The Wild Party).
WHEN: July 22, 24, 25, and 26, from 9am-12pm
Participant Fee: $100
Space is extremely limited; applications will be accepted until June 20.
To download a copy of the application, visit nymf.org/songwriting.
structure! the musical, or Everything You Need To
Know About Musicals You Can Learn From “Star Wars”**
What do Mrs. Lovett and Darth Vader have in common? In this class/performance/
Q&A by award-winning librettist, screenwriter, and NYMF alumnus Sammy Buck,
learn how classic screenplay structure from a variety of movies translates into
memorable characters, song moments, and stories of musical theatre greats
– old, new, and yet-to-be. **This seminar is not affiliated with or endorsed by
Lucasfilms, The Walt Disney Company or the Galactic Empire.
WHEN: July 10, 5pm
Participant Fee: $15
212.352.3101
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NYMF 2013
NYMF 2013
MUSICALS ON TELEVISION
at The Paley Center for Media, 25 West 52nd St
As part of NYMF 2013, the Paley Center pays tribute to Broadway composer and lyricist Richard Adler
(who died last year at the age of 90), and screens a television special from 1968 – Kiss Me, Kate with
Robert Goulet – and the 1955 TV musical Our Town with Frank Sinatra.
SHEAFFER’S SHOWCASE: LITTLE WOMEN (1958)
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An interview with Susan Blackwell
Photos: Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blickenstaff, and Jeff Bowen in [title of show] awkward photo shoot, 2004 (Michael
Berresse); “Die Vampire, Die!” in [title of show] at the Vineyard Theatre; and Now. Here. This. at the Vineyard Theatre (Carol Rosegg)
Susan Blackwell made an indelible impression at
NYMF 2004 in the endlessly original [title of show],
in a role that took her to Broadway and beyond.
Nine years later, she’s back at the Festival, playing
coach Kim Brindell in Volleygirls, and we couldn’t
be more thrilled.
What brings you back to NYMF?
I did a reading of Volleygirls a few months
ago, and I completely fell in in love with the
whole project: the creative team, the cast,
and the material. It brought me so much joy!
Any surprising untold stories or favorite
memories from [title of show]?
When we submitted [title of show] to NYMF,
it told the story of four friends trying to get
their show into the 1st Annual New York
Musical Theatre Festival. NYMF’s founding
executive director, Kris Stewart, contacted
us to make sure our submission was not
some elaborate hoax we were trying to
perpetrate on the Festival. Ten years later,
the truth can be told. HA HA, NYMF! YOU
GOT PUNKED! BURNED YA!
What has your participation in NYMF
contributed to your career?
Performing [title of show] at NYMF was a
real turning point. It’s when we connected
with a bona fide Broadway producer (Kevin
McCollum), which made it possible for the
show to be produced commercially both on
and Off-Broadway. That moment at NYMF
changed our lives and I will forever be
grateful for that.
How is NYMF different the second
time around?
Let’s see… I’m ten years older, and ten
years hotter. What else? We performed
[title of show] in the now-defunct, awesome,
dirty Belt Theater, where most of the
audience was looking down on us from a
balcony. It was sort of like performing in a
Mexican cockfighting ring. Volleygirls is in
the sparkly new Romulus Linney Courtyard
Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature
Center. NYMF smells better this time
around.
What have you been doing since
your last NYMF appearance?
I figured out my purpose in life: To free
people’s creative self expression! Toni
Morrison said, “The function of freedom is
to free others.” With the lessons I learned
from making [title of show], I feel like I have
been freed creatively. So I founded Susan
Blackwell & Co, and I’m partnering with
other like-minded, compassionate artists
and thought leaders, using every tool I have
– teaching, writing, performing, speaking,
and interviewing – on a mission to empower
people to free their creativity.
Why should artists participate in NYMF?
Love of the game, son! It’s fun to tell stories
with music, yo!
Besides [title of show], what is
your favorite NYMF show?
It’s a three-way tie. I saw Gutenberg! The
Musical! four times, and Altar Boyz four
times. I love them both so much. But then,
along came Volleygirls. These girls are
giving those boys a run for their money....
[timeline of susan]
Susan Blackwell and Rebecca Finnegan
form the performance duo The New
Wondertwins. Their collaborators include Jeff
Bowen (composer, lyricist, and musical director)
and Hunter Bell (Sparklevision Dancer).
1996
SPRING ‘04
SUMMER ‘04
Hunter Bell contacts Susan to see if she’d
like to collaborate on an as-yet-untitled
Bowen/Bell musical. Susan tells Hunter
she’ll consider it, but secretly plans to tell
him to “suck on it.” The next day, Hunter
informs her that she’s been written into the
piece, whether she likes it or not.
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[title of show] debuts at the Manhattan
Theatre Source. The cast includes Susan
Blackwell, Jeff Bowen, Hunter Bell, and
Stacia Fernandez in the role of ‘Stacia.’ Bowen
and Blackwell pen “Die Vampire, Die!”
SEPT ’04
SUMMER ’05
[title of show] premieres at the 1st
Annual New York Musical Theatre
Festival. When Stacia Fernandez leaves the
show, Heidi Blickenstaff replaces her, but
the character is still referred to as ‘Stacia.’
Weird. Also, Kevin McCollum comes on
board as producer. $#!T gets real.
[title of show] rolls
into Ars Nova! Stephen
Sondheim sees the show
and the cast freaks the
F^@& out.
SEPT ’05
[title of show] rocks
the Eugene O’Neill
Theater Center’s
Cabaret Conference.
Heidi finally gets to be
called ‘Heidi’ and sings
“A Way Back to Then.”
[title of show] sits its fat ass down in the Vineyard
Theatre for an Off-Broadway run and makes an
original cast recording. Susan begins teaching others
to free themselves creatively in the ‘Die Vampire, Die!’
workshop.
2006
2007
JULY ‘08
the [title of show] show hits Youtube!
Fancy guest stars include Lea Michele, Barrett
Foa, Jon Groff, and Mindy the Puppet. The
catchphrase “Get outa here, Cheyenne
Jackson!” pollutes midtown, and moves the
show towards Broadway.
[title of show] opens on
Broadway at the Lyceum
Theatre, making it the first (but
not the last) NYMF show to hit
the Great White Way!
MAY ‘12
NOW. HERE. THIS., the
second original musical
created by the [title of show]
gang, premieres OffBroadway at the Vineyard
Theatre.
[title of show] is
produced around the
world, from New Jersey
to Los Angeles, from
Australia to Denmark.
TODAY
JULY ‘13
Susan Blackwell returns
to the 10th Annual New
York Musical Theatre
Festival in Volleygirls! It
all comes full circle, baby...
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rehearsal, and preview process. With director Jeremy Dobrish and musical
director Meg Zervoulis. Presented in partnership with the Stage Directors
and Choreographers Foundation. RSVP to [email protected]
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Careers in Theatre: Panel Discussions
Life After Being a Performer
Most of us start our lives in the theatre as performers, but what do
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this informational session about alternative careers in the theatre
industry. Presented in partnership with The American Theatre
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WHEN: July 16, 6-7pm
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WHEN: July 9, 6-7pm
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The Pershing Square Signature Center is home to the
Signature Café and Bar and the Signature Bookstore. The
Café and Bar offers lunch specials, a happy hour, other
special deals, and free WiFi, and is the perfect place to
relax before, after, and in between NYMF shows.
10th Avenue
All NYMF Hub events are FREE. There’s always something happening – check out the
Hub events below and inside, visit nymf.org/hub, or just drop by!
11th Avenue
The NYMF Hub, in the lobby of The Pershing Square Signature Center, will host a
variety of live music, talkbacks, and panel discussions throughout the Festival.
The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre
The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre
The Studio Theatre
Talkbacks
Award-winning live painter Jeffry Feeger discusses various
aspects of his craft, including painting live in front of an audience.
WHEN: July 13, 3-3:30pm
BEND IN THE ROAD: Make Me A Song!
Writers Benita Scheckel and Michael Upward demonstrate their
unique songwriting process by taking suggestions from the audience.
THE AWAKENING OF ANGEL DELUNA:
Running Away With the Circus
The cast and creatives of this spectacle-filled musical discuss
circus history and its use in contemporary art and media.
SEARCHING FOR ROMEO:
A New Take On an Old Favorite
Writer and scholar Brian Sutton discusses the process and many
incarnations of Shakespeare adaptation.
SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON: Staging a Shipwreck
What is an island like after a ship wreck? The designers of this
show discuss how they developed and executed their vision of
the famous story.
GARY GOLDFARB: MASTER ESCAPIST: It’s an ILLUSION!
Join the creators of GARY GOLDFARB: MASTER ESCAPIST
as they discuss the unique challenge of presenting magic on
stage.
CROSSING SWORDS: Fight! Fight!
Come see a fight choreography demonstration from the
CROSSING SWORDS team, and maybe even learn a few moves
of your own!
ICARUS: Making Friends
Director Jason Slavick of Liars & Believers leads a workshop
about puppets, how to make them, and how to make them
come to life!
MOTHER DIVINE: The Man Behind the Musical
Come hear about the REAL Father Divine and his ministry that
inspired the musical – complete with local history, and some rare
video footage!
MARRY HARRY: Out of the Box
Performer Kate Rigg demonstrates some of her performance art
and discusses how traditional performance and performance art
work together in MARRY HARRY!
Hub Photo: Gregory Costanzo
FEATHER: Painting Live on Stage
How do I get tickets?
Choose your shows and book early...
Last year’s Festival sold out!
There are 3 easy ways Online: nymf.org
to get your tickets
Phone: 212-352-3101
In person: at the NYMF Hub or at the PTC
Performance Space Box Office starting July 8.
Student Rush Tickets: $10 with a valid student ID. Sign up at
the box office 1 hour before curtain, subject to availability.
Get the
latest
schedule
July 8 – 28, 2013
Daily Festival Schedule
nymf.org/daybyday
Up-to-date list of
extension performances
nymf.org/extensions
Workshops
Developmental Readings
Special Events
Full Productions
PG
Show
Venue
23
Bend in the Road
23
Boys Will Be Boys
The Studio Theatre
23
Castle Walk
24
Crossing Swords
The Linney Theatre
24
Dizzy Miss Lizzie’s Presents
The Studio Theatre
24
Feather
The Griffin Theatre
24
Gary Goldfarb
The Griffin Theatre
25
God's Country
The Linney Theatre
25
Homo The Musical!
25
Icarus
The Studio Theatre
25
Julian Po
The Linney Theatre
26
Legacy Falls
26
Life Could Be A Dream
The Griffin Theatre
26
Marry Harry
The Griffin Theatre
26
Mata Hari in 8 Bullets
The Studio Theatre
27
Mother Divine
27
Mother, Wife...Complicated Life The Studio Theatre
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Sasquatched! The Musical
Standby
The Linney Theatre
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Swiss Family Robinson
The Linney Theatre
28
That Lady from Maxim's
28
The Awakening of Angel DeLuna The Linney Theatre
28
The Pirates of Finance
The Griffin Theatre
9pm
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Volleygirls
The Linney Theatre
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Opening Night Celebration
The Liberty Theater
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Closing Night Awards
The Liberty Theater
37
Australian Cabaret Sensations
The Studio Theatre
5:30pm
37
Ever Happily After
The Griffin Theatre
1pm
5pm
37
Freilich and Benson
The Griffin Theatre
38
Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Live
The Griffin Theatre
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Mint’d
The Griffin Theatre
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Natalie Joy Johnson
The Studio Theatre
38
Nightmare Alley
The Griffin Theatre
39
Omnia Ad Dei Gloriam
The Griffin Theatre
5pm
9pm
1pm
39
Prospect Theater Company
The Linney Theatre
1pm
1pm
Riley Thomas
The Linney Theatre
Song Moments: Daniel Maté
The Studio Theatre
40
Songs For A More Funnier World The Studio Theatre
40
The Dead Legend
40
The Hills Are Alive!
The Linney Theatre
40
The Music Box
41
The Throwbacks
The Studio Theatre
41
The Water Dream
The Griffin Theatre
41
Walking In Soho
The Studio Theatre
41
Where She Is Now
The Studio Theatre
PG
Show
Venue
43
Alice Unraveled
Theatre Row
43
Cloned!
Theatre Row
43
Madame Walker...
Theatre Row
44
Perfect Mothers
Theatre Row
44
Rose Petals
Theatre Row
44
Searching for Romeo
Theatre Row
44
The Bootlegger...
Theatre Row
45
The Crack In The Ceiling
Theatre Row
45
The Crazy Ones
Theatre Row
45
The Gingerbread Pimp
Theatre Row
PG
Show
Venue
47
Auditioning Master Class
The Studio Theatre
47
Songwriting Workshop
The Studio Theatre
47
Structure! The Musical
6:30pm
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Visit the NYMF Hub for free panel discussions, live music, and talkbacks with participants from this year’s shows.
Talkbacks
Hub Programming
FEATHER: Painting Live on Stage, July 13, 3-3:30pm
Careers In Theatre:
Panel Discussions
Live Music
The NYMF Hub will host a variety of live music
throughout the Festival. Stop by and get your
fill of a wide variety of musical stylings!
THE AWAKENING OF ANGEL DELUNA:
Running Away With the Circus, July 13, 7-7:30pm
The Business of Being An Artist,
July 9, 6-7pm
SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON: Staging a Shipwreck,
July 14, 3-3:30pm
The Collaboration of Director and
Music Director, July 15th, 6-7pm
Nick & Liesl, July 8, 5:30-6:30pm
CROSSING SWORDS: Fight! Fight!, July 14, 7-7:30pm
Life After Being a Performer,
July 16, 6-7pm
David Rhymer, July 12, 6:30-8pm
What’s New in the Arts,
July 22, 6-7pm
Brian Sutton, July 17, 7:30-8:30pm
MOTHER DIVINE: The Man Behind the Musical,
July 18, 7-7:30pm
BEND IN THE ROAD: Make Me A Song!, July 20, 3-3:30pm
SEARCHING FOR ROMEO: A New Take On an Old Favorite,
July 21, 3-3:30pm
GARY GOLDFARB: MASTER ESCAPIST: It’s an ILLUSION!,
July 21, 7-7:30pm
Madison Scheckel, July 10, 7-8:30pm
Emily Busby, July 13, 8-8:30pm
Tina deVaron, July 19, 7-8:30pm
Visit nymf.org/hub for up-to-date
participant information.
Kelly Izzo, July 24, 7-8:30pm
Nicole Merritt, July 26, 7-8:30pm
Mary Rodriguez, July 27, 7:30-8:30pm
ICARUS: Making Friends, July 25, 7-7:30pm
MARRY HARRY: Out of the Box, July 27, 7-7:30pm
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Visit nymf.org/hub for an up-to-date
schedule of performances.

July 8–28 - NYMF.org

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