Festival News
NYMF Awards for Excellence Winners Announced!
Posted by NYMF on 11:23 am Oct 15th, 2008
The New York Musical Theater Festival concluded its fifth season on October 5th having presented 241 performances over the course of 21 days.
NYMF's Broadway Prom
Posted by NYMF on 12:31 pm Oct 2nd, 2008
Does the idea of a dance remix of "The Ballad of Sweeny Todd" make you really excited?
Then you need to come to NYMF's Broadway Prom!!
Vote for Best Of Fest!
Posted by NYMF on 12:03 pm Oct 2nd, 2008
Don't forget to vote for Best of Fest on Broadwayworld.com. There's only a few days left to make sure your favorite NYMF show wins!
Idaho, Fancy Boys, and Play It Cool add shows
Posted by NYMF on 6:33 pm Sep 29th, 2008
NYMF shows extend performances for the final Festival week!
Extensions Announced for More Sold Out Shows
Posted by NYMF on 1:29 pm Sep 23rd, 2008
You better get your tickets fast! More and more shows are selling out, but we've got your last chance to see them!
Sold Out Shows Get Extensions
Posted by NYMF on 10:10 am Sep 17th, 2008
Every year, NYMF shows are so hot that some sell out their runs before they even open, and this year is no exception.
The Festival is finally here!
Posted by NYMF on 10:42 am Sep 17th, 2008
NYMF'08 kicked off on Monday night with a fantastic party at Touch, where more than 700 NYMFies past and present mingled and toasted the Festival with Voga wine and Peak Organic beer.
30 Days of NYMF
Posted by NYMF on 5:10 pm Sep 12th, 2008
Join the NYMF and BroadwayWorld community by reading each day's entry in 30 Days of NYMF.
Sold Out Wood Announces Extra Performance
Posted by NYMF on 4:58 pm Sep 9th, 2008
Isaac Robert Hurwitz (NYMF Executive Director & Producer) announces that the musical Wood has sold out its initial run and that an additional performance has been added Friday, September 19 at 4:30pm.
Tickets on Sale to the General Public
Posted by NYMF on 2:33 pm Aug 27th, 2008
With the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival less than three weeks away, you better start figuring out how to squeeze all of our great shows and events into just 21 days!
Tickets for the general public go on sale starting September 1st.
Auditions for NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation
Posted by NYMF on 2:26 pm Aug 27th, 2008
You know you're a star. You know you belong on stage, in a big spotlight, thrilling the crowd as you sing your heart out. So prove it by auditioning for NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation!
Casting Announced for NYMF 2008 Shows!
Posted by NYMF on 1:25 pm Aug 27th, 2008
It's a NYMF Parade of Stars! Every year, New York's hottest theater actors line up to donate their time and talent to be in Festival shows, and 2008 is no different.
Among those on tap for this season are:
NYMF ANNOUNCES ITS EDUCATIONAL SERIES PRESENTED BY THE ASCAP FOUNDATION
Posted by NYMF on 1:04 pm Aug 27th, 2008
Panel Series to include composers and lyricists from Avenue Q, Legally Blonde, Urinetown, The Wedding Singer and [title of show], as well as legendary composer Charles Strouse.
The ASCAP Foundation will present this year’s New York Musical Theatre Festival’s Educational Series at Barnes and Noble Booksellers at Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway at 65th Street) on September 18th, 25th and October 2nd. The Educational Series provides an opportunity for audience members and aspiring theater artists to learn directly from industry professionals. All seminars are free of charge and made possible through the generous support of The ASCAP Foundation’s Irving Caesar Trust.
NYMF PRESENTS 2008 PARTNER EVENTS
Posted by NYMF on 12:11 pm Aug 27th, 2008
In addition to the selected musicals presented throughout the three-week festival, NYMF has partnered with theatre companies across the city to offer a diverse line-up of programming.
More Celebs Added to the NYMF Hoedown!
Posted by NYMF on 10:04 am Aug 8th, 2008
Don't forget that the NYMF Hoedown is this Sunday at 8pm at Spankys BBQ (127 West 43rd Street between 6th Avenue and Broadway). Check out the celebs we have added to the event!
Members, Book Your Tickets Today!
Posted by NYMF on 5:35 pm Aug 1st, 2008
NYMF members can begin booking their tickets now, up to a month before the general public!
NYMF Hoedown (or, Musical Theatre I Wish I Could Quit You)
Posted by NYMF on 8:54 pm Jul 28th, 2008
From the mid-west to mid-town come join NYMF as we throw the hoedown of the summer!
George Psomas in Broadway Idol Concert
Posted by NYMF on 9:59 am Jul 24th, 2008
He won Broadway Idol in 2007. Now join him at The Zipper Theatre where he'll make his solo concert debute!
NYMF Presents 2008 Dance Series
Posted by NYMF on 5:34 pm Jul 23rd, 2008
Just released: our special 2008 Dance Series!
ROCK OUT AT NYMF'S GUITAR HERO BENEFIT TOURNAMENT!
Posted by NYMF on 11:38 am Jun 26th, 2008
Play Guitar Hero against your Broadway faves! These stars may be triple-threats but how will they do when they go head to head with you on “Freebird”?
14 NEW MUSICALS ADDED TO THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL!
Posted by NYMF on 4:14 pm Jun 25th, 2008
The 14 new musicals announced for the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival are...
2008 MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE NOW!
Posted by NYMF on 2:24 pm May 16th, 2008
The 2008 NYMF Memberships are on sale now so get 'em while they're hot!
2008 NEXT LINK SELECTIONS ARE HERE!
Posted by NYMF on 4:14 pm May 5th, 2008
We are pleased to announce the first 10 new musicals selected for this year’s fifth annual New York Musical Theatre Festival! Drum roll, please...
NYMF LOVES ROCK AND ROLL!
Posted by NYMF on 4:18 pm May 5th, 2008
NYMF’s second annual “Broadway Battle of the Bands”, a one-night only “Broadway Bandapalooza” competition, features performers, whose roots are onstage and in the orchestra pits of several Broadway musicals – coming together for a special concert at The Zipper Factory, 336 West 37th Street in Manhattan, Saturday, May 17 at 10:30!
NYMF, WE HAVE A LIFTOFF!
Posted by NYMF on 5:35 pm Apr 22nd, 2008
NYMF 2007's The Last Starfighter, Fred Landau and Walter Edgar Kennon's sci-fi musical, will be seen in the upcoming Village Theatre's First Stage Season as part of its Spring Village Originals Workshop. The Village Theatre is located in Issaquah, WA,in Washington; the production will be presented on May 23-25.
Broadway – Here They Come!
Posted by NYMF on 5:06 pm Apr 11th, 2008
The hit of the innaugural New York Musical Theatre Festival, [title of show] will officially open at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre on July 16. The production will re-unite the original NYMF cast (who also played the roles off-Broadway): Jeff Bowen, Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blickenstaff, and musical director Larry Pressgrove (writer of Angle of the Sun, NYMF 2007). Direction and choreography will again be by Michael Berresse.
Next Step for Next to Normal
Posted by NYMF on 4:09 pm Apr 11th, 2008
Next to Normal, the Tom Kitt-Brian Yorkey musical that started as Feeling Electric in the 2005 New York Musical Theatre Festival, and recently played an extended engagement at Off-Broadway's Second Stage, will be part of the 2008-2009 season at Arena Stage in Arlington, Virginia.
Bathroom Reading: 2007 NYMF Show selected by ASCAP and Disney
Posted by NYMF on 5:19 pm Mar 13th, 2008
NYMF 2007 Alum and winner of multiple 2007 NYMF Awards for Excellence, The Boy in the Bathroom, has been selected for ASCAP/Disney Musical Workshop. The reading will be held on Tuesday March 18 at 7pm.
TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR MAIN-TRAVELLED ROADS
Posted by NYMF on 11:26 am Mar 4th, 2008
NYMF is proud to present a series of staged readings of 2007 Richard Rodgers Award winner MAIN-TRAVELLED ROADS by David Hudson and Paul Libman, featuring Stacie Bono, Alison Cimmet, Joseph Mahowald and Tally Sessions. The seven free presentations will run at the TBG Theatre from March 21 through March 29.
Extra Week to Submit to Next Link
Posted by NYMF on 4:08 pm Feb 19th, 2008
All writers submitting scripts and materials for the 2008 Next Link Project must sign up on the website by March 1st, and postmark all materials by March 7th.
Submissions Now Open for 2008 Next Link Program
Posted by NYMF on 4:03 pm Dec 28th, 2007
Open Submissions are now being accepted through March 1 for the 2008 Next Link Project, NYMF's writer service program for the world's emerging musical theatre talent. The authors of musicals accepted into this program are nurtured throughout the year by a variety of resources, including one-on-one professional dramaturgical support, a weekend-long seminar of panels and producer networking events and a subsidized production slot in The 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival.
NYMF End of Year Newsletter
Posted by NYMF on 4:51 pm Dec 28th, 2007
Take a look at what NYMF has been up to this past year and beyond. Download the NYMF end of the year newsletter here!
Blue Flower to Bloom at Prospect Theater
Posted by NYMF on 4:26 pm Dec 28th, 2007
NYMF alumn The Blue Flower ('04) will be presented by the Prospect Theater Company from February 2-March 2, 2008 at the West End Theatre.
Submissions Open Soon for 2008 Festival.
Posted by NYMF on 9:42 am Nov 20th, 2007
Get writing! Submissions for the 2008 Festival open January 1, 2008
NYMF Awards Gala 2007 - Oh What a Night!
Posted by NYMF on 9:46 am Nov 20th, 2007
Our 2007 Awards Gala was a huge success. Here's a rundown of the evening's highlights.
Get your Just Desserts at the NYMF Gala
Posted by NYMF on 4:02 am Oct 30th, 2007
Tickets are now available for dessert and the show part of the 2007 NYMF Awards Gala. The $175 ticket includes dessert, wine, coffee, and the awards show including performances by Tony Award winner Duncan Sheik, Xanadu's Mary Testa and Jackie Hoffman, and the winners of the NYMF Awards for Excellence. Click Here to purchase dessert tickets.
Sheik and Sherlock, TAM Prize Winner, to Perform at Gala
Posted by NYMF on 8:48 am Oct 26th, 2007
Sherlock Holmes (the early years) will be the 2007 recipient of the Theater for the American Musical Award. The award will be presented with the previously announced NYMF Awards for Excellence at the 2007 NYMF Awards Gala on November 4 at the Hudson Theatre. Duncan Sheik, Tony Award winning composer of Spring Awakening will perform along with Jackie Hoffman and Mary Testa of Xanadu.
NYMF scoops the pool at '07 Festival Awards!
Posted by NYMF on 7:34 am Oct 22nd, 2007
The Talkin' Broadway 2007 Summer Theatre Festival Citations were recently announced and productions from The New York Musical Theatre Festival received 12 out of the 19 awarded. One of eight theatrical organizations eligible, NYMF received more awards than any other summer festival.
2007 NYMF Awards for Excellence Winners
Posted by NYMF on 7:39 am Oct 19th, 2007
The New York Musical Theatre Festival announced its Awards for Excellence winners in the categories of music, lyrics, book, direction, choreography, design, ensemble performance and individual performance. The awards will be presented at the 2007 NYMF Awards Gala on November 4 at The Hudson Theatre.
NYMF Awards Gala Set for November 4
Posted by NYMF on 8:07 am Oct 15th, 2007
The 2007 New York Musical Theatre Festival Awards Gala on Sunday, November 4, 2007, will honor a new generation of Broadway producers as well as the winners of the NYMF Awards for Excellence. At the event, the Verizon Wireless Best of Fest Audience Prize will also be presented to Unlock'd.
George Psomas Named NYMF Broadway Idol 2007
Posted by NYMF on 8:24 am Oct 11th, 2007
Last Friday, October 5, George Psomas was named "Broadway Idol 2007" winning the three week competition held at Stitch Bar & Lounge. In addition to the title of this year's NYMF Broadway Idol, Psomas will receive a solo concert to be produced by Ars Nova.
Vote Now for Your Favorite NYMF Show!
Posted by NYMF on 11:32 am Oct 2nd, 2007
We're looking for the best show in this year's festival as voted by you, the audience. The Verizon Wireless Best in Fest audience prize will be awarded to the show with the most votes by the end of the festival, and now there are two ways to vote--via text or online!
Award Winning NYMF Productions
Posted by NYMF on 5:08 am Sep 28th, 2007
The Beastly Bombing, opening October 2nd at the 2007 New York Musical Theatre Festival won the 2007 LA Weekly Theater Award for Musical of the Year. The NYMF Production marks its New York City premiere. Nerds://A Musical Software Satire also recently won two Barrymore awards for its winter production at Philadelphia Theatre Company.
I Want My NYMF-TV
Posted by NYMF on 10:43 am Sep 20th, 2007
If you're still trying to make up your mind, or maybe have already bought your tickets and just can't wait, check out NYMF-TV through BroadwayWorld.com. You can see clips of some of the most exciting NYMF shows along with interviews of the casts and creatives behind the productions!
BROADWAY IDOL Kicks Off Friday
Posted by NYMF on 9:45 am Sep 20th, 2007
After playing to SRO crowds last year, Broadway Idol, The New York Musical Theatre Festival's scintillating showtune flavored answer to American Idol, returns Friday for its second season over three consecutive Friday evenings at 10pm at Stitch Bar and Lounge (247 West 37th Street). Produced by NYMF, ten aspiring stars will battle for the coveted crown and their very own concert venued at and produced by Ars Nova. Broadway veteran Andrea McArdle—known and adored by many as Broadway's original Annie —will host of this year's competition.
Additional and Switched Performances
Posted by NYMF on 8:40 am Sep 20th, 2007
If you're looking for a complete listing of added shows to those listed in the program, or looking to attend additional performances, click here for all the show extentions, dates and times.
NYMF by Niche: Disorder-ly Conduct
Posted by NYMF on 2:26 pm Sep 15th, 2007
A fan of a specific genre? Need to narrow the festival field? Check out these suggestions based on common themes and genres in this year's festival. There will be new suggestions every couple days, so be sure to visit frequently! Today's Trend: Characters with Mental Disorders.
NYMF by Niche: Sci-Fi
Posted by NYMF on 11:16 am Sep 11th, 2007
A fan of a specific genre? Need to narrow the festival field? Check out these suggestions based on common themes and genres in this year's festival. There will be new suggestions every couple days, so be sure to visit frequently! Today's Trend: Hi-Fi Sci Fi.
Award Nominees and Winners A Part of NYMF '07
Posted by NYMF on 10:59 am Aug 31st, 2007
Emmys and Tonys and Grammys, Oh My! The list of stars involved in productions for the 2007 New York Musical Theatre Festival have earned the distinction of numerous award nominations, and even a few statuettes. With work that crosses over to music and television, take a look at the acclaimed artists working both on and backstage!
Want to work on a NYMF Show?
Posted by NYMF on 9:21 am Aug 15th, 2007
Are you a designer, stage manager or technical director and want to work on a NYMF show?
NYMF 2008 Tickets on Sale to the General Public
Posted by NYMF on 12:19 pm Aug 1st, 2007
With the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival less than three weeks away, you better start figuring out how to squeeze all of our great shows and events into just 21 days!
Tickets for the general public go on sale starting September 1st.
Full NYMF program available online!
Posted by NYMF on 12:29 pm Aug 1st, 2007
Do you want to print off a full program to help you with your decision of which shows to see?
2007 Memberships Available
Posted by NYMF on 4:38 pm Jun 11th, 2007
NYMF memberships are now available! Buy your 2007 Membership and receive free tickets, first access, and first seating, not to mention invitations to select members-only events and discounts.
Want to work on a NYMF Show?
Posted by NYMF on 10:18 am Jun 6th, 2007
Are you a designer, stage manager or technical director and want to work on a NYMF show?
Undercover Showtunes - NYMF's Final Spring Concert
Posted by NYMF on 2:11 pm May 24th, 2007
The final concert in the New York Musical Theatre Festival Spring Benefit Concert Series will be Undercover Showtunes on Monday, June 18 at 7pm at the Zipper Factory (37th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues). Stars scheduled to appear include Christian Campbell (Reefer Madness, ABC's All My Children), Mary Faber (Avenue Q), Manoel Felciano (Sweeney Todd), and Gloria Reuben (NBC's ER).
NYMF's 18 Next Link Shows
Posted by NYMF on 2:38 pm May 24th, 2007
The New York Musical Theatre Festival has announced the 18 shows that will receive productions in the 2007 Festival. The shows were selected from the hundreds of open submissions to the Next Link Project.
Broadway Battle of the Bands
Posted by NYMF on 3:05 pm May 6th, 2007
NYMF’s first-ever "Broadway Battle of the Bands" competition will be presented on Friday, May 18 at 10:00pm when four rock ‘n roll bands – whose roots are onstage and in the orchestra pits of several Broadway musicals – come together for a one-night-only concert at The Zipper Factory, 336 West 37th Street in Manhattan.
Broadway Idol to Present Concert
Posted by NYMF on 3:16 pm Apr 23rd, 2007
Jaclyn Huberman, winner of NYMF 2006's "Broadway Idol" competition will present her solo concert debut at Ars Nova on Thursday, May 8th at 8pm and Sunday, May 13th at 9:30pm.
More Stars for More Ben Folds
Posted by NYMF on 10:30 am Mar 16th, 2007
Tony Award winner Lillias White, American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis, Tony Award nominee Manoel Felciano, Chip Zien (the original Baker in Into the Woods) and Will Chase (High Fidelity, Lennon) have been added to the cast of More Unauthorized Musicology of Ben Folds, the first concert in The New York Musical Theatre Festival's Spring Concert Series.
NYMF Closes Submission Period
Posted by NYMF on 10:27 am Mar 9th, 2007
After over two months, and hundreds of scripts, The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has closed its submission period. Everyone at NYMF would like to thank all those who submitted to the Festival and wishes them the best of luck. The staff looks forward to announcing an exciting line up of shows for the 2007 Festival.
More Unauthorized Musicology of Ben Folds March 26
Posted by NYMF on 2:01 pm Mar 2nd, 2007
"More Unauthorized Musicology of Ben Folds", the first in a series of concerts by the New York Musical Theatre Festival, will take place Monday, March 26 at the Zipper Theatre, 7pm. Broadway and Off-Broadway's best take on the songs of pop sensation Ben Folds, whose offbeat cast of characters, biting lyrics and virtuosic melodies have rocked and touched the music world for over a decade.
NYMF Announces Spring Concert Series
Posted by NYMF on 2:26 pm Mar 2nd, 2007
The New York Musical Theatre Festival has announced its first-ever Spring Concert series, featuring 4 different shows from March through June – beginning with "More Unauthorized Musicology of Ben Folds" on Monday, March 26 at the Zipper Theatre (336 West 37th Street). Jaclyn Huberman, the first-ever winner of NYMF’s 2006 "Broadway Idol" will perform an evening of songs on May 8 and 13 at Ars Nova Theatre (511 W. 54th Street). Kicking off the Next Link Launch Weekend is the "Broadway Battle of the Bands" on Friday, May 18 (at a location tba), and "Undercover Showtunes" in mid June at The Zipper Theatre.
NYMF Announces Grand Jury For 2007 Festival
Posted by NYMF on 10:54 am Feb 15th, 2007
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced the Grand Jury panelists - 5 Tony Award winners and a 2-time Tony nominee, as it happens - will select 18 musicals to be featured in the 4th annual Festival, scheduled this year from September 17 through October 7 in New York City.
Submit YOUR musical to NYMF 2007!
Posted by NYMF on 8:05 pm Dec 19th, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival, the original home of Altar Boyz, [title of show], The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Gutenberg! The Musical, the Big Voice and Nerds:// A Musical Software Satire, among many others, will be accepting submissions for their Next Link Project from JANUARY 1, 2007 through MARCH 8, 2007.
NYMF 2006 Wrap Up
Posted by NYMF on 8:18 pm Dec 19th, 2006
NY Musical Theatre Festival came to a close on October 1st, 2006. Did you miss anything? Check out this wrap up article from www.playbill.com.
NYMF 2006 Gala
Posted by NYMF on 8:02 pm Dec 19th, 2006
On Sunday, November 12th, NYMF hosted its first-ever Awards for Excellence Ceremony at the Hudson Theatre.
NYMF Concludes 3rd Season with Record Attendance
Posted by NYMF on 8:41 pm Dec 19th, 2006
The 2006 New York Musical Theatre Festival completed its third year with a 65% increase in audience attendance compared to 2005, which is a record number for the young event.
NYMF Virgin Preview Concerts
Posted by NYMF on 7:32 pm Dec 19th, 2006
On September 25th, the final of six free NYMF concerts was presented at the Times Square Virgin Megastore (1540 Broadway, between 45th & 46th Streets), who is partnering with NYMF to give audiences a sneak peek of shows opening each week of the Festival.
Curtain Up! 2006 Fest Launches with Preview Party
Posted by NYMF on 5:41 pm Dec 19th, 2006
Raising the curtain on the eclectic 2006 musical theatre festival that presents musicals, concerts and events on various stages in New York City to Oct. 1, NYMF hosted its Opening Night: The Back-to-NYMF Fall Pep Rally on Sept. 10th, 2006 at New World Stages.
