A concert of songs from the new musical that charts the individual stories of six New Yorker’s lives over the course of six years. Throughout the show, the characters come together one by one and influence each other in profound and very unexpected ways.  6 explores how people affect the courses of each other’s lives - without knowing it - and often, without ever having met. Featuring an eclectic score blending elements of rock, pop, gospel, and contemporary theatre sounds , 6 tells each story through unique and compelling musical languages.  In a city of strangers, we're all just 6 degrees away.

Schedule: Jul 25th, 7:00 pm, Jul 25th, 9:00 pm

at The Theater at St. Clements

Arnie, a lovable chocolate-frosted doughnut with rainbow sprinkles, is the happiest pastry in the bakery when he’s finally selected to be taken home by a new owner. But when mild-mannered Mr. Bing tries to eat the unsuspecting Arnie, both are in for the surprise of their lives! Embark upon a hilarious quest to redefine human/doughnut relations in this unexpectedly original new musical that both kids and adults will enjoy. 

Schedule: Jul 13th, 7:00 pm, Jul 14th, 1:00 pm, Jul 14th, 4:00 pm, Jul 18th, 1:00 pm, Jul 21st, 11:00 am, Jul 21st, 2:00 pm

at PTC Performance Space

Joseph Christiansen wants to be a great Maitre d' like his father who was tragically killed in a freak flaming Bananas Foster accident. Against the wishes and warnings of his pill-pushing psychiatrist mother, young Joe leaves the safety of his small hometown and journeys to New York City to make it big in the glamorous world of food and beverage service. Will Joe succeed… or will he end up flambéd like his father? Find out in this quirky tale of drugs, dreams and flaming desserts!

Schedule: Jul 9th, 8:00 pm, Jul 12th, 8:00 pm, Jul 14th, 4:30 pm, Jul 14th, 8:00 pm, Jul 17th, 4:30 pm, Jul 17th, 8:00 pm

at The 45th Street Theatre (Mainstage)

What if you could live forever? On New Year's Eve in 1625, Will Timeson and Jack Mercer discover the secret of immortality – an elixir that will grant them the gift of eternal life. But is it a gift? When the two men fall in love with the same woman -- a beautiful, young woman with a dark, painful secret – the stage is set for a grand, musical epic about friendship, love, betrayal and redemption spanning several tumultuous centuries and set to a sweeping, romantic score.


To make a 100% tax deductible donation to this show please visit:https://www.nymf.org/donatetoforeverman

Schedule: Jul 20th, 8:00 pm, Jul 22nd, 1:00 pm, Jul 22nd, 5:00 pm, Jul 24th, 5:00 pm, Jul 24th, 9:00 pm, Jul 28th, 1:00 pm

at PTC Performance Space

It's New Years Eve, 1999.  With the entire country caught up in "Y2K Paranoia", Chazz Goodhart decides it's the perfect opportunity to escape his rural hometown of Redfield, Virginia. He leaves behind his Meth-dealing mother, and hops a Greyhound bus in hopes of getting into the Party Of The Century:  "The Y2K Bootyquake Bash" at The Groove Factory.  Despite the assault on New York City's Clubland and the politically charged "War on Designer Drugs", D.J. Willy D. Vinyl has managed to keep his club pumping nightly, and the countdown to the Millennium promises to be a life-changing event.  Set to an original score of pulsating electronic pop music, The Groove Factory is an exciting new musical theater experience! 

Schedule: Jul 24th, 8:00 pm, Jul 26th, 5:00 pm, Jul 26th, 9:00 pm, Jul 27th, 9:00 pm, Jul 28th, 1:00 pm, Jul 29th, 3:00 pm

at The Theater at St. Clements

Ruthless criminal mastermind or hapless traffic cop? Gene is leading a double life. The trouble is nobody knows it, not even him.   On the eve of a daring jewelry heist, Gene is trapped in a whirlwind adventure that pits him against his other half: Lowlife gangster or honest citizen? A Ladies' Man or one lady's man? If only he could just stay one of his selves long enough to do the other in.   Marc Silverberg's playful new musical comedy comes to the 2012 New York Musical Theatre Festival full of farce, fast-paced physical action, and an exuberant musical score. A journey of self-discovery as whimsical as it is endearing, HE'S NOT HIMSELF, explores the alter-egos, gangster or otherwise, that we've all secretly longed to be.

Schedule: Jul 9th, 8:00 pm, Jul 10th, 4:30 pm, Jul 10th, 8:00 pm, Jul 12th, 8:00 pm, Jul 15th, 1:00 pm, Jul 16th, 4:30 pm

at PTC Performance Space

One of the greatest romances of the 20th Century -- Nora, a passionate chambermaid, becomes lover and muse to the brilliant and hard-drinking novelist, Mr. James Joyce… Himself!  While his writings exile them from their beloved Ireland and bring the condemnation of the Catholic Church, their bawdy partnership inspires some of the most bubbling wordplay ever written in the English language.   Directed by Michael Bush, this tuneful journey launches two soulmates through three tumultuous decades of laughter and art.

Schedule: Jul 9th, 8:00 pm, Jul 11th, 8:00 pm, Jul 14th, 9:00 pm, Jul 15th, 3:00 pm, Jul 16th, 5:00 pm, Jul 19th, 1:00 pm

at The Theater at St. Clements

When the Jersey Shore's beaches are threatened by pollution, Rob Torino, a small town pool technician obsessed with chlorine, stumbles upon an opportunity that will change his life. But when a local handy man’s lust for power and thirst for revenge threatens Rob’s world, a journey of Herculean proportions ensues.

Schedule: Jul 12th, 8:00 pm, Jul 14th, 1:00 pm, Jul 16th, 9:00 pm, Jul 19th, 5:00 pm, Jul 19th, 9:00 pm, Jul 21st, 1:00 pm

at The Theater at St. Clements

Schedule: Jul 10th, 8:00 pm, Jul 11th, 4:30 pm, Jul 11th, 8:00 pm

at The Pershing Square Signature Center - Alice Griffin Jewel Box T

What can a retired kosher butcher and a young lesbian writing teacher possibly have in common? More, perhaps, than either imagines. And it all begins when Harry writes an impassioned letter to his late friend Harvey Milk. With plenty of advice from his dead-but-combative wife – and surprisingly, from Harvey himself – Harry grapples with the hidden truths of his long-buried past and the promise of a surprising future in this deeply emotional and funny new musical.

A Letter to Harvey Milk was a finalist for the 2012 Richard Rodgers Award.

Schedule: Jul 23rd, 8:00 pm, Jul 25th, 9:00 pm, Jul 26th, 5:00 pm, Jul 26th, 9:00 pm, Jul 28th, 5:00 pm, Jul 28th, 9:00 pm

at The Pershing Square Signature Center - Alice Griffin Jewel Box T

Michael is HIV positive, but it’s not a death sentence -- not anymore. Michael just has to learn to live with it... but that’s not as simple as it sounds. A musical drama that explores the fears, complications and realities of coping with a complex, chronic condition that affects every day, every relationship, every breath, Living With Henry is sometimes comic, sometimes heartbreaking, but always passionate, bold and stunningly honest.

Schedule: Jul 23rd, 8:00 pm, Jul 24th, 1:00 pm, Jul 25th, 5:00 pm, Jul 25th, 9:00 pm, Jul 27th, 9:00 pm, Jul 29th, 1:00 pm

at PTC Performance Space

The lives of eight Filipino maximum-security prisoners are changed forever when a video of their dance-based rehabilitation program becomes a viral Internet sensation on YouTube. As the dark prison suddenly finds itself in the worldwide spotlight, these hardcore criminals are given a second chance to find love and happiness in the most challenging circumstances. A modern inspired-by-a-true-story about how fears can hold us captive – and dreams can set us free to dance!

Schedule: Jul 20th, 8:00 pm, Jul 22nd, 3:00 pm, Jul 22nd, 8:00 pm, Jul 27th, 5:00 pm, Jul 28th, 5:00 pm, Jul 28th, 9:00 pm

at The Theater at St. Clements

Based on the cult classic “H.P. LOVECRAFT’S RE-ANIMATOR, this award-winning horror comedy is helmed by Stuart Gordon (who also directed the film) featuring George Wendt (Norm from CHEERS) and a Splash Zone for those who enjoy a little splatter! Variety writes “Not since LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS has a screamfest tuner so deftly balanced seriousness and camp.”

Schedule: Jul 17th, 8:00 pm, Jul 18th, 4:30 pm, Jul 18th, 8:00 pm, Jul 19th, 8:00 pm, Jul 21st, 5:30 pm, Jul 21st, 9:00 pm, Jul 22nd, 9:00 pm

at PTC Performance Space

Schedule: Jul 11th, 8:00 pm, Jul 15th, 1:00 pm, Jul 15th, 4:30 pm

at The 45th Street Theatre (Mainstage)

Twelve year-old Pipio hunts for his lost mother among the street-kids, gangs and drug-lords that rule Rio’s favelas – the toughest slums in the hottest place on Earth. The boy’s search for identity becomes a struggle for survival in this re-invention of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist set in modern-day Brazil – a colorful, character-filled Carnaval tale presented by the Escola de Samba Foltando!

Schedule: Jul 10th, 8:00 pm, Jul 11th, 3:00 pm, Jul 13th, 9:00 pm, Jul 14th, 5:00 pm, Jul 15th, 8:00 pm, Jul 18th, 9:00 pm

at The Theater at St. Clements

Troubled by the past, Jeanine is faced with the challenge of counseling residents of a Philadelphia women’s shelter.  As she works there, she learns that the best way to start over is to become part of the solution.  Filled with romance, laughter and tears, this contemporary pop/rock musical is about what it means to be a woman and what it means to really live.

Schedule: Jul 26th, 8:00 pm, Jul 27th, 1:00 pm, Jul 27th, 5:00 pm, Jul 28th, 5:00 pm, Jul 28th, 9:00 pm, Jul 29th, 5:00 pm

at PTC Performance Space

It’s David vs. Goliath – but not a slingshot in sight!  When shepherd boy David is prophesized to become the next king… heck, he’d rather be a rock star, anyway.  Not that tough guy Goliath’ll let some freakin’ sheep-lover take the crown, setting the stage for the biblical rivals to clash in an epic Guitar Hero battle!  Following a successful run in the UK, this family-friendly rock musical takes on the issue of bullying as it spins its tale of a little guy who must overcome obstacles, face fears and finally: Stand Tall!

The Stage - 'totally relevant...fun, yet engaging musical'

Schedule: Jul 19th, 8:00 pm, Jul 22nd, 1:00 pm, Jul 22nd, 4:30 pm, Jul 25th, 5:00 pm, Jul 27th, 8:00 pm, Jul 29th, 1:00 pm

at The 45th Street Theatre (Mainstage)

Moving on is never easy, as six strangers discover when they are trapped between stations on the subway. When tension builds, colorful characters clash as they recognize pieces of themselves emerging in one another. This poignant, contemporary musical will take you on a humorous and heartfelt ride as it explores exactly what it means to be Stuck.

Schedule: Jul 13th, 8:00 pm, Jul 14th, 1:00 pm, Jul 15th, 8:00 pm, Jul 18th, 4:30 pm, Jul 18th, 8:00 pm, Jul 22nd, 8:00 pm

at The 45th Street Theatre (Mainstage)

God wants Bonnie to save the souls of her 23 Ohio Kindergarten students, and if that risks losing her job, or triggers the occasional shooting back pain – well, so be it.  Bonnie’s new chiropractor, Neil, sees things differently; in fact, as a gay new-ager and recent transplant from Brooklyn, Neil sees most everything differently.  Still, he’s flabbergasted when his first treatment turns out to be a miracle cure and instead of thanking him, Bonnie insists he “put her back.”  Of course when Neil refuses to “unfix” her, they're off ... and another epic battle in the Culture Wars is ON.




To make a 100% tax deductible donation to this show please visit:https://nymf.org/donatetoswingstate

Schedule: Jul 20th, 8:00 pm, Jul 21st, 1:00 pm, Jul 21st, 5:00 pm, Jul 24th, 8:00 pm, Jul 25th, 1:00 pm, Jul 29th, 4:30 pm

at The 45th Street Theatre (Mainstage)

7 Friends, 24 Hours OMG so much TROUBLE! Star-crossed lovers, Nick and Jen, find their love threatened by something unexpected. Perfect girl Hannah is hiding a secret from her boyfriend, James, who wants to rekindle things with his ex, Sarah. She, on the other hand, is just trying to move on. Meanwhile, never-been-kissed Joe is striking up drama with the hottest guy in school. After tonight, nothing will ever be the same…It's time for TROUBLE. 
Contains Nudity, Strong Language, Sexual Content, and Some Violence

Schedule: Jul 12th, 8:00 pm, Jul 14th, 5:00 pm, Jul 14th, 9:00 pm, Jul 15th, 5:00 pm, Jul 15th, 9:00 pm, Jul 18th, 5:00 pm

at The Pershing Square Signature Center - Alice Griffin Jewel Box T

When high school senior Jack’s heart is broken yet again, he and his pals invent “The Two Month Rule”: none of them will date any girl for longer than eight weeks, the point at which all girlfriends go nuts…But following the rule is tougher than dreaming it up, when prom night falls on the day of the Two Month dump ‘em deadline. A hilariously original, all-ska musical written and performed by a crazy-talented still-in-or-just-graduated-from high school cast!

Schedule: Jul 13th, 8:00 pm, Jul 14th, 1:00 pm, Jul 15th, 1:00 pm

at The Pershing Square Signature Center - Alice Griffin Jewel Box T

Winner of 4 Barrymore Awards including Best Musical!

Michael Ogborn's fantasmagoric retelling of the Charles Lindbergh, Jr. kidnapping and subsequent murder trial, the first true media circus of the 20th Century.
"The 'Crime of the Century' yeilds one of the season's best musicals!" Philadelphia Inquirer

Schedule: Jul 16th, 8:00 pm, Jul 17th, 9:00 pm, Jul 18th, 9:00 pm, Jul 21st, 5:00 pm, Jul 21st, 9:00 pm, Jul 22nd, 1:00 pm

at The Pershing Square Signature Center - Alice Griffin Jewel Box T

Central Avenue Breakdown is a musical about family, jazz, tragedy and triumph. It tells the story of Bill and Jim Marcel, brothers and sax players, battling to carve out unique voices amidst the rising musical movements of swing and bop. Driven by their father's failed musical aspirations and their own ambitions, brother betrays brother and each pays a price. Set in electrifying 1940s Los Angeles, the show's action unfolds against the backdrop of World War II, a newly booming Hollywood, and the early stirrings of the civil rights movement. "Central Avenue Breakdown" plunges the audience into the sexy Central Avenue jazz scene where artists must choose between fame and authenticity, greed and faith, pride and transformation.

Schedule: Jul 19th, 8:00 pm, Jul 20th, 5:00 pm, Jul 20th, 9:00 pm, Jul 21st, 1:00 pm, Jul 22nd, 5:00 pm, Jul 22nd, 9:00 pm

at The Pershing Square Signature Center - Alice Griffin Jewel Box T

Celebrating the grim in the Brothers Grimm and putting the gory in a bedtime story, Boston’s Liars & Believers brings their neo-burlesque, punk cabaret to NYC.  Hosted by chanteuse Veronique du Blahblahblah and complete with masks, puppetry, dance, demons and talking chickens, Le Cabaret Grimm spins an original tale wrapped in variety show drag.  It’s a journey of loss, longing and desire tinged with the darkness of Berlin, a soupcon of Paris and the strong whiff of a downtown Bowery dive. 

Schedule: Jul 23rd, 8:00 pm, Jul 24th, 1:00 pm, Jul 25th, 9:00 pm, Jul 27th, 11:00 pm, Jul 28th, 7:00 pm, Jul 28th, 10:00 pm

at The 45th Street Theatre (Mainstage)

ZAPATA! THE MUSICAL tells the story of Emiliano Zapata, hero of the Mexican revolution, who appears in the 21st century to show a disgruntled member of "Occupy Wall Street" the proper way to fight for the 99%. A magnificent love story set against the cinematic backdrop of revolution. Not since Steinbeck's VIVA ZAPATA! has there been a story so moving, so appropriate for all times. Rage rock meets mariachi, a musical combination never seen before on the Great White Way. - The most timely event of the year. . . Could be the next LES MIZ. . .Sarah Vorhees, NBC TV -

Schedule: Jul 24th, 8:00 pm, Jul 25th, 5:00 pm, Jul 27th, 5:00 pm, Jul 27th, 9:00 pm, Jul 28th, 1:00 pm, Jul 29th, 1:00 pm

at The Pershing Square Signature Center - Alice Griffin Jewel Box T

After sold-out shows at the Canal Room and the Laurie Beechman, Cutting-Edge Composers brings its latest concert to NYMF!  Up-and-coming musical theatre writers are teamed with Broadway's hottest performers at the series produced by Laura Pietropinto (Next to Normal), Josh Young (Jesus Christ Superstar), and Jillian Robbins.  Past evenings have debuted songs from Brad Alexander & Adam Mathias, Eli Bolin & Sam Forman, Bobby Cronin, Carmel Dean & Ana Jacobs, Jonathan Read Gealt, Marcy Heisler & Zina Goldrich, Adam Gwon, Rick Hip-Flores, Joe Iconis, Creighton Irons & Sean Mahoney, Kait Kerrigan & Brian Lowdermilk, Peter Lerman, Chris Miller & Nathan Tysen, Jay Oconer Navarro & Joel B. New, Ryan Scott Oliver, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, Joshua Salzman & Ryan Cunningham, and Jeremy Schoenfeld.  Come hear the next generation and say you were there at the start of something big!

Schedule: Jul 23rd, 7:00 pm, Jul 23rd, 9:30 pm

at The Theater at St. Clements

Schedule: Jul 15th, 9:30 pm, Jul 16th, 9:00 pm

at PTC Performance Space

Schedule: Jul 16th, 7:00 pm, Jul 16th, 10:30 pm

at The 45th Street Theatre (Mainstage)

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Feeling older but not remotely wiser, a very funny, Black, middle-aged New Yorker drinks, smokes and cleans house while facing a particularly desperate birthday – wildly conjuring up a world teeming with outrageous characters, original songs and gripping monologues in a uniquely theatrical and utterly uproarious ride of self-examination, backed by a rollicking three-man band.

Schedule: Jul 10th, 8:00 pm, Jul 12th, 4:30 pm, Jul 18th, 1:00 pm, Jul 21st, 9:00 pm

at The 45th Street Theatre (Mainstage)

Exploring themes of poverty, mental illness and addiction, this strikingly original chamber musical unfolds as a memorial service for a young woman. Requiem was created and is performed in partnership with a chorus of men, women and children who know the experience of homelessness – a raw, gorgeous and heart-altering blend of true stories and the theatrical that gives voice to the streets of North America.
 
       

Schedule: Jul 17th, 8:00 pm, Jul 18th, 1:00 pm, Jul 18th, 5:00 pm

at The Theater at St. Clements

Schedule: Jul 11th, 8:00 pm, Jul 14th, 7:00 pm, Jul 14th, 10:00 pm

at PTC Performance Space