2014 NYMF Program Guide by New York Musical Festival

THE 2014 NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL

WELCOME TO NYMF 2014 Welcome 3 About NYMF 8 Honorary Chair 19 Opening & Closing Events 21 Productions 23

Festival Map & Calendar 31 Concerts 37 Readings 41 More 45 Fall Gala 47 Summer Online Auction 49 Support Us 51 Member Offers 57 Artist Spotlight 58 Board, Advisors & Staff 61 Sponsors 66

Photos: Jeff Bowen, Hunter Bell, Heidi Blickenstaff, and Susan Blackwell in the Vineyard Theatre production of [title of show], NYMF ‘04 (Carol Rosegg); Lyle Colby Mackston, Ali Gordon, and Marrick Smith in Crossing Swords, NYMF ‘13 (Seth Walters); Brian d’Arcy James and Alice Ripley in the Broadway production of Next to Normal, NYMF ‘05 (Joan Marcus); Juliane Godfrey, Dana Steingold, Julia Knitel, Allison Jill Posner, Jennifer C. Johnson, Gerianne Pérez, and Allison Strong in Volleygirls, NYMF ‘13 (Kevin Thomas Garcia)

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NYMF 2014 WELCOME

Hello Friends,

July 7 - July 27, 2014

Welcome to The New York Musical Theatre Festival, now in its second decade! Once again we’re presenting more musical theatre in one place than you’ll find anywhere else – right here on the legendary 42nd Street through July 27. With so many productions, readings, concerts, and special events to enjoy, you may need to work to schedule it all, but it’s worth it. This year’s productions offer musical styles to satisfy any taste – bluegrass, pop, jazz, rock, Weimar Cabaret, country rock, urban steampunk, flamenco, and more – and the scores envelop beautiful stories ranging from fantastical to historical. We’re very excited to be back at The Pershing Square Signature Center, PTC Performance Space, and The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row. The Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe is a welcome addition this year. Each of these first class venues strives to create an exceptional patron experience, so please try to visit them all. As always, we’re indebted to many people – to the hundreds of writers, directors, designers, producers, actors, and technicians; to the NYMF team, each of whom carries their love of this art form to work every day; and to our Board, donors, and sponsors who steadfastly provide the leadership and funding. And to you, our audience – thank you for joining us, enjoy the show and please remember to vote for your favorite! Sincerely, Dan Markley Executive Director & Producer TICKETS AT NYMF.ORG OR 212-352-3101

NYMF 2014 WELCOME The City of New York Office of the Mayor New York, NY 10007

Dear Friends,

July 7 - July 27, 2014

It is a great pleasure to welcome everyone to the 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival. The creativity of the artists, performers, and musicians who call the five boroughs home knows no bounds. Since 2004, The New York Musical Theatre Festival has worked to harness this creative energy and helped even more New Yorkers experience the power of the performing arts. By providing a platform for artists to mount full-scale productions, the Festival has introduced audiences to a vibrant and culturally diverse collection of new musicals and given leaders within the musical theatre industry the opportunity to discover new talent. My Administration is determined to ensure that people from every neighborhood can be part of New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extraordinary cultural life, and I am happy to recognize NYMF and its organizers for their commitment to supporting our theatre community and to promoting and preserving this important art form. On behalf of all New Yorkers, Chirlane and I applaud the artists, producers, and performers showcasing their work at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Festival and offer our best wishes for a wonderful month of outstanding shows. Sincerely,

Bill de Blasio Mayor

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AMY BODNAR ERIN LEIGH PECK PAUL MICHAEL VALLEY BOOK AND LYRICS BY

SAMUEL BERNSTEIN MUSIC BY

DAVID SNYDER PRODUCED BY

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NYMF 2014 WELCOME The Council of The City of New York City Hall New York, NY 10007 Dear Friends,

July 7 - July 27, 2014

Welcome to the 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival! Cultural venues like NYMF are vital to our city in so many ways. In addition to enriching our lives with exciting new works from some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most talented artists, they also employ thousands of New Yorkers and help keep our economy strong and growing. They also serve as key allies in our efforts to create a more equal and just New York City, where everyone, regardless of what borough they are from or what neighborhood they were raised in, has access to the support and services that they need to lead the most rewarding and enriched lives here in our city. Before the music begins, I would like to thank everyone at NYMF for the important work that they continue to do year after year to help ensure that New York remains a place where new musical theatre works can be enjoyed and experienced by all. Special thanks as well to all of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performers for sharing their incredible talents with us. I hope everyone has a wonderful time. Enjoy! Sincerely,

Melissa Mark-Viverito Speaker TICKETS AT NYMF.ORG OR 212-352-3101

NYMF 2014 ABOUT NYMF

From West Side Story to Rent, from Guys and Dolls to In The Heights, from 42nd Street to If/Then, one thing is certain: musicals and New York City go hand in hand. Though 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.” It is clear that even the earliest musicals were shaped and nourished by this city, influenced by the rumble of the subway train, and the rattle of the taxis. Even when it is not explicitly stated, New York City is a character in so many of the musicals we love, just as musical theatre is part of the identity of New York. In 2004, The New York Musical Theatre Festival was launched to provide a platform for artists to continue to mount exciting new works in the heart of New York’s theatre district.

theatre. Since the first Festival, more than 350 shows have been presented, featuring thousands of artists. The musicals and artists introduced at NYMF have gone on to further successes on and Off-Broadway, across the country, and around the globe – reaching millions of theatergoers worldwide.

WRITERS LIVE HERE

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 attention to its many participants, including the ten Next Link Project teams who receive dramaturgical support, guidance building a creative and production team, industry networking assistance, and financial subsidies to ensure that their Festival debut is as successful as possible.

ARTISTS LIVE HERE

The Festival introduces artists from around the world to New York’s unparalleled artistic community, bringing together newcomers

NYMF combines a grassroots festival model with a technical framework geared specifically to musicals. The Festival 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. Last year, NYMF was honored with a Drama Desk Award that recognized a decade of creating and nurturing new musical

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NYMF 2014 ABOUT NYMF OUR MISSION 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. 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 and expand their horizons.

DIVERSITY LIVES HERE

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 discover new artists, and to see some of the hottest musical theatre talent tackling new roles in an intimate, affordable setting.

YOU LIVE HERE

Whether you’re an actor, an author, or an audience member, by taking part in this three-week celebration, you’re helping to continue New York City’s great legacy of musical theatre 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!

Poster images from the NYMF 2014 “Musicals Live Here” campaign, featuring Telly Leung, Amy Bodnar, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Julia Mattison. Photos by Dirty Sugar Photography. Artwork by Serino/Coyne.

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NYMF 2014 ABOUT NYMF THE NEXT LINK PROJECT One 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.

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.

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. This year’s Grand Jury included Abrams Artists agent Beth Blickers, Tony Award®-winning actor Michael Cerveris, OBIE and Drama Desk Award-winning actress Donna Lynne Champlin, Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle Awardnominated actor Hunter Foster, Tony Awardnominated composer and lyricist Amanda Green, Tony Award-nominated director Thomas Kail, associate producer of the Old Globe Eric Louie, Outer Critics Circle-nominated director and choreographer Josh Prince, and Tony Award and Drama Desk-nominated actor and writer Tony Sheldon.

The Next Link Project was vital in the development of our show. With the stellar support from the folks at NYMF and the terrific exposure we gained, our show received a licensing deal, and we as a songwriting team were hired for our next big project.” — Omri Schein & James Olmstead, authors of Gary Goldfarb: Master Escapist, Next Link ‘13 Photo: Krista Buccellato and Jared Loftin in Gary Goldfarb: Master Escapist (Russ Rowland)

Submissions for the 2015 Next Link Project will be accepted starting August 2014. Visit nymf.org for details on how to submit.

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NYMF 2014 ABOUT NYMF NEXT BROADWAY SENSATION NYMF’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. 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, Violet, and more. NNBS auditions are open to any adult performer who has not yet appeared on Broadway. From hundreds of auditionees, 20 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. 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 The ASCAP Foundation. 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 Supper Club,” 54 Below! This year, two of our past winners return to NYMF with great new shows! Don’t miss 2012 NNBS Winner Alexis Fishman in Der Gelbe Stern (The Yellow Star) and 2013 NNBS Winner Erica Lustig in This is 30.

The search is on for Broadway’s next great performer!

My experience with NYMF’s Next Broadway Sensation competition was amazing. Getting to work with composer Ryan Scott Oliver, perform for professionals in the field who judged the competition, and then the euphoria of actually winning? Priceless. And putting on a show at 54 Below was a dream! It was definitely the highlight of my year!” — Erica Lustig, 2013 NNBS Winner Photo: Erica Lustig at 54 Below (Mo Sadek)

Auditions will be held in late September for this year’s competition – visit nymf.org for more information.

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NYMF 2014 ABOUT NYMF STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM The NYMF Student Leadership Program (SLP) provides training and mentoring to students 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. They 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.

Building the next generation of musical theatre producers and practicioners.

NYMF provides both a production budget and the Festival’s technical resources to underwrite an evening of new work, written and performed by their fellow students. NYMF strives to include students from as many schools as possible in the SLP and gives students the chance to forge meaningful relationships with their peers at other institutions. This year’s SLP participants hail from Barnard College, Columbia University, Connecticut College, Harvard University, Manhattanville College, Marymount Manhattan College, The New School, New York University, and Pace University. This year, the SLP will present two original concerts of new work: Grassroots: Thursday, July 10 at 7pm and Friday, July 11 at 7pm Trailblazers: Tuesday, July 15 at 7pm and Wednesday, July 16 at 9pm Both will be performed at The Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe. See page 38 for more information.

The Student Leadership Program is an incredible opportunity for students to gain real-world experience in New York theatre. As a student, the chance to work with a full production in an Off-Broadway space is invaluable.” — Elizabeth Boone, 2013 Student Leader Photo: The 2014 Student Leaders—Lilleth Glimcher, Nessie Nankivell, Molly Rose Clifford, David Manella, Andrew Hall, Dana Jones, and Fatima Cadet-Diaby Not pictured: Anna Kelsey, Tabia Lau, and Catherine Ratcliffe

Join us and see what the next generation is up to!

For more information about SLP, visit nymf.org or contact us at info@nymf.org.

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NYMF 2014 HONORARY CHAIR

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As a passionate supporter of what perhaps constitutes America’s greatest contribution to world literature – our musical theatre work – I am proud and happy to be standing up this year for The New York Musical Theatre Festival, the very font of creativity currently nurturing our stages and our industry with a nearly unbroken series of exciting, promising works. No one sings out quite like NYMF! Long may she wave!” — Jack O’Brien, Honorary Chair “We are proud to have my friend Jack O’Brien as our honorary chair,” says Dan Markley, Executive Director & Producer of The New York Musical Theatre Festival. “He is a true man of the theatre, having worked consistently for nearly 50 years while wearing multiple hats as a director, producer, and writer. From classic works to new contemporary musicals, Jack has done it all and we are thrilled that he will be joining us at NYMF this year.” Jack O’Brien is acclaimed for his numerous credits on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and for regional theatre, and for his direction of a variety of genres, from Shakespeare to opera to musical comedy. Farrar, Straus & Giroux published his memoir “Jack Be Nimble.” O’Brien’s direction will be seen in Shakespeare in the Park’s upcoming production of Much Ado About Nothing. His credits include Broadway: Macbeth, The Nance, Dead Accounts, Catch Me If You Can, Impressionism, The Coast of Utopia (Tony Award®), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Tony nomination), Henry IV (Tony Award), Hairspray (Tony Award), Imaginary Friends, The Invention of Love (Tony nomination, Drama Desk Award), The Full Monty (Tony nomination), More to Love, Getting Away With Murder, Pride’s Crossing, The Little Foxes, Hapgood (Lucille Lortel Award, Best Director), Damn Yankees, Two Shakespearean Actors (Tony nomination), Porgy and Bess (Tony nomination). Metropolitan Opera: Il Trittico. London: Love Never Dies, Hairspray (Olivier nomination). National Theatre: His Girl Friday. Artistic Director of the Old Globe Theatre, 1981-2007. Six movies for PBS’s “American Playhouse.” Awards: 2008 Theatre Hall of Fame Inductee; 2005 John Houseman Award; ArtServe Michigan 2008 International Achievement Award; Honorary Doctorate, University of Michigan. Film (actor): Sex and the City 2. TICKETS AT NYMF.ORG OR 212-352-3101

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NYMF 2014 OPENING & CLOSING EVENTS ELEVENTH ANNUAL OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION SPONSORED BY FUZZROCKET Raise the roof with Festival performers and creative teams, arts patrons, Broadway stars, and special guest Jack O’Brien at our annual Opening Night bash. This exclusive event is open to NYMF Patrons, Members, and Participants. Join us and you too can celebrate like there’s no show tomorrow! The Liberty Theater 234 West 42nd St July 7 at 9pm TICKETS FREE for Patrons, Members, and Participants; Limited single $20 tickets for sale at nymf.org

CLOSING NIGHT CELEBRATION AND AWARDS CEREMONY 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 2014 Festival. Arena Event Space 135 West 41st St July 27 at 8pm TICKETS FREE for Patrons and NYMF Participants; Limited single $25 tickets ($20 for Members) for sale at nymf.org

Photos: 2010 Honorary Chair Baz Luhrmann with Claire Danes (Steve Rosen); Members of the Central Avenue Breakdown team with their NYMF 2011 Awards (Steve Rosen); Corbin Bleu and 2012 Honorary Chair Ben Vereen (Steve Rosen); Members of the Volleygirls team with their NYMF 2013 Awards (Seth Walters)

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NYMF 2014 PRODUCTIONS IT’S CURTAIN TIME AND AWAY WE GO! The stage is set for the unveiling of 24 exciting new musicals from a diverse array of talented writers! NYMF 2014 brings together a sensational slate of shows from around the globe in New York City for just three weeks. How many will you see? The Next Link Project logo ( ) denotes the ten selections from our writer service program, dedicated to supporting emerging musical theatre artists.

ACADEMIA NUTS

Book and Lyrics by Becca Anderson & Dan Marshall; Music by Julian Blackmore It’s the National High School Quizbowl Championship! Dreamy-eyed brainiac Maggie McCutter hopes to win a scholarship so she can escape her controlling mother. Maggie’s world is hilariously turned upside down when she falls for Tyler O’Neil, a football-loving opponent from rival team, the Walla Walla Walruses. As she’s torn between the family she’s got and the friendship she’s found, will Maggie’s trivial pursuits be in jeopardy? ACADEMIA NUTS is the uproarious nerd-rock musical everyone will be buzzing about! The Griffin Theatre 7/9 8pm, 7/10 1pm, 7/11 9pm, 7/12 5pm, 7/13 8pm

AS WE LIE STILL

Book by Olivia de Guzman Emile; Music and Lyrics by Patrick Emile AS WE LIE STILL is a new musical about Avi Leiter, a magician in New York at the turn of the 20th century who overcomes the struggles of a fledgling magic act. His assistant, Josephine, is the key to his most astonishing trick. Together, they rise to vaudevillian fame – until the trick goes awry. Twenty years later, old, ruined, and alone, Avi must prepare one more illusion. AS WE LIE STILL uses a spellbinding, contemporary score to tell a story of love and forgiveness, of life and death, of this world and the next. PTC Performance Space 7/14 6pm, 7/16 9pm, 7/22 9pm, 7/24 5pm, 7/27 5pm

BAYONETS OF ANGST

Book by Rick Kunzi & Justin Zeppa; Music by Rick Kunzi & Adam Barnosky; Lyrics by Rick Kunzi BAYONETS OF ANGST is an original musical comedy set to a bluegrass soundtrack and narrated by the last remaining veterans of the American Civil War. These old codgers detail the behind-the-battlefield exploits of President Lincoln, the madness of General Tecumseh Sherman, and the pickled promiscuity of General Ulysses S. Grant in a dizzying sequence of events that changed the course of history. And because they were the ones who was there – you just listen and hush up ‘bout it! Ford Studio 7/9 8pm, 7/12 9pm, 7/13 8pm, 7/15 9pm, 7/16 9pm

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NYMF 2014 PRODUCTIONS CLINTON

Book by Paul Hodge & Michael Hodge; Music and Lyrics by Paul Hodge It’s hard enough being president by yourself. Bill Clinton’s problem is that there are two of him. Literally. CLINTON follows two Bill Clintons and Hillary on their quest to save their presidency, change America and prove that “politics is show business for ugly people.” Nominated for Best New Musical at the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and transferred to London’s King’s Head Theatre in 2013. “A new smash hit! ✩✩✩✩” –Broadway Baby The Griffin Theatre 7/18 8pm, 7/19 9pm, 7/20 4pm, 7/22 9pm, 7/25 1pm

CLONED!

Book by Jacey Powers & Dan Wolpow; Music by Adam Spiegel; Lyrics by Dan Wolpow; Additional Story by Adam Spiegel 1993–There is a new president in the White House, Jurassic Park is about to tear up the box office, and Wally Waterman is on the verge of inventing the teleporter! But weird science gets weirder when Wally accidentally clones himself. Is NYC big enough for two giant, identical egos? It’ll take nothing short of a movie star, international espionage, and a few pigeons to find out. Featuring a gleefully breezy score, CLONED! is door-slamming, yodel-happy, bird-squawking fun! The Griffin Theatre 7/7 7pm, 7/10 5pm, 7/11 1pm, 7/12 9pm, 7/15 8:30pm

COMING OF AGE

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jon Provan COMING OF AGE is a theatrical song cycle — a collection of short stories about growing up. Each member of the dynamic ensemble cast – Girl, Boy, Young Woman, Young Man, Woman, and Man – plays multiple roles, spanning the globe and the whole of human history. They are rebels, warriors, dreamers, and innocents, confronting life and leaping into the unknown. A rock-infused contemporary score, evocative lyrics, and inventive staging join forces to chronicle the joys and fears of becoming yourself. Ford Studio 7/7 7pm, 7/10 9pm, 7/11 9pm, 7/12 1pm, 7/13 4pm

DEPLOYED

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jessy Brouillard With a soaring pop rock score and set against the epic backdrop of a military base in Baghdad, DEPLOYED follows Emily‘s emotional journey. Our heroine develops an unlikely friendship with her interpreter, Laila, as she trains Iraqi women. Laila teaches Emily to appreciate others’ suffering and to realize the enemy she’s fighting is herself. When Emily finally lets go of her inner demons, a secret from the past comes back to wreak its revenge. They cannot forget... but can they forgive? The Griffin Theatre 7/16 8pm, 7/17 1pm, 7/19 5pm, 7/20 12pm, 7/22 5pm

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NYMF 2014 PRODUCTIONS DER GELBE STERN (THE YELLOW STAR)

Book by James Millar & Alexis Fishman; Music by composers of the era: Friedrich Hollaender, Mischa Spoliansky, Rudolf Nelson, & more It is 1933 in divinely decadent Berlin. Alexis Fishman (NYMF’s Next Broadway Sensation Winner 2012) is Erika Stern, darling of the crumbling Weimar Cabaret scene. Feisty, sassy, and always provocative, her show embodies the excess and daring of the time. But as the Nazis rise to power, tonight’s performance will be her last. The lights go down and the audience holds its breath. The Laurie Beechman Theatre 7/14 8pm, 7/17 1pm, 7/20 12pm, 7/21 5pm, 7/21 8pm

FABLE

Book by Harrison Kaufman; Music and Lyrics by Christopher Anselmo It’s graduation time. When a mysterious classmate crashes their last epic night of celebration, a group of childhood friends is forced to confront the secrets they’ve been keeping from each other. Will their friendships survive the night? With an imaginative score and dynamic characters, FABLE captures the moments when we are forced to change whether we like it or not. Watch what happens when the stories we were told as kids are revealed for the fictions they truly are. Ford Studio 7/22 8pm, 7/24 1pm, 7/25 1pm, 7/26 9pm, 7/27 5pm

MADAME INFAMY

Book by Jp Vigliotti; Music and Lyrics by Cardozie Jones & Sean Willis At the turn of the 18th century, America stood firmly on the backs of its slaves while Paris burned as its poorest citizens revolted against the aristocracy. Two worlds united by one electrifying score, MADAME INFAMY is the dark and moving tale of Marie Antoinette, last Queen of France, and Sally Hemings, slave and mistress of President Thomas Jefferson. Fighting hardship, scandal, and loss, each must find the strength to combat a nation in hopes of protecting the ones she loves. The Griffin Theatre 7/23 8pm, 7/24 9pm, 7/25 5pm, 7/26 9pm, 7/27 1pm

MOTHER JONES AND THE CHILDREN’S CRUSADE Book, Music, and Lyrics by Cheryl E. Kemeny

She won’t quit and she won’t stay quiet! It’s the turn of the century and aging Mary Harris “Mother” Jones is on a tireless crusade for justice as she leads ragged mill children on a march to end child labor. Inspiring, heartbreaking, and hopeful, this thrilling new musical following “the most dangerous woman in America” will captivate audiences of all ages with its vibrant score blending period-infused melodies with powerful contemporary anthems to deliver an uplifting message of human dignity that transcends time. PTC Performance Space 7/17 8pm, 7/19 1pm, 7/20 12pm, 7/21 1pm, 7/24 9pm

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NYMF 2014 PRODUCTIONS MR. CONFIDENTIAL

Book and Lyrics by Samuel Bernstein; Music by David Snyder Before TMZ and Gawker, there was Bob Harrison’s Confidential Magazine. Its scandal and showbiz fizz went viral, fab 50s style, outselling T.V. Guide and Time Magazine. But scrape away the hype, whipped cream, and dirt, and what do you have? A mostly true story about heart, innocence, and family loyalty, set to a sexy, swinging, big Broadway beat. But sshhh! Keep it confidential... The Griffin Theatre 7/21 8pm, 7/24 1pm, 7/25 9pm, 7/26 1pm, 7/27 5pm

OPRAHFICATION

Book and Lyrics by Rachel Dunham; Music by Shanon D. Whitelock In 2011, Oprah closed the book on 25 years of dominating global television to focus on building her new empire, the Oprah Winfrey Network. It’s not been going so well. Now, OPRAHFICATION brings her back with a one-off retrospective episode to celebrate those years and present to you the ultimate interview! The laughs are constant. Oprah’s journey through gospel, Motown, doo-wop, rock ballads, love ballads, and lullabies is a celebration of all things ‘O’ from her earliest beginnings to her wildest dreams. You’ll love it and join in. Dare you! Ford Studio 7/17 8pm, 7/18 5pm, 7/19 9pm, 7/21 5:30pm, 7/24 9pm

PROPAGANDA! THE MUSICAL

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Taylor Ferrera & Matt Webster Rookie doesn’t know much about his family business – neither does the American Public – but covering up political scandals is in his blood. And now it’s up to him to cover up the biggest scandal since Watergate! Armed with a clever idea, Rookie must fight the evil Agent X and save the bureau from doom. With an energetic, catchy score and maybe even a tap dancing president (though you didn’t hear it from us…) PROPAGANDA! THE MUSICAL is the ultimate tribute to the power of musical theatre. PTC Performance Space 7/23 8pm, 7/24 1pm, 7/25 9pm, 7/26 5:30pm, 7/27 12pm

RESCUE RUE

Book and Lyrics by Stacey Weingarten; Music and Lyrics by Kate Steinberg & Joshua Zecher-Ross When a little dog named Rue is kicked out of her home, she meets her Fairy Dogmother who grants Rue’s wish for a “Happily Ever After.” Rue then embarks on a journey of self-discovery, meeting friends and enemies alike on the street before finding her “Furever” home and realizing life is really about your happy beginnings, not endings! Based on a true adoption story, this family-friendly pop musical is told by a colorful cast of puppets and people. Fun for all ages! Autism-Friendly Show: 7/20 11am Consultation by TDF’s Autism Theatre Initiative (tdf.org/autism) Ford Studio 7/8 8pm, 7/10 5pm, 7/11 1pm, 7/19 12pm, 7/20 1pm

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NYMF 2014 PRODUCTIONS SEARCHING FOR ROMEO

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Brian Sutton Roz is having a bad day. Not only was she dumped by her high school boyfriend, she finds herself transported to Shakespeare’s fair Verona, as Rosaline, and wanders into the balcony scene. She learns that she’s been dumped again, but this time it’s by Romeo. Things seem to be looking up when she forges an unlikely friendship with Juliet’s rejected suitor, Paris. Can Rosaline and Paris achieve the goal which eludes Romeo and Juliet: a happy ending? With its retro-pop score, SEARCHING FOR ROMEO will delight fans of the Bard and of teenage romantic comedies alike. PTC Performance Space 7/8 8pm, 7/10 5pm, 7/11 9pm, 7/12 5pm, 7/13 12pm

SOMEWHERE WITH YOU

Book by Peter Zinn; Music and Lyrics by JT Harding SOMEWHERE WITH YOU is a country rock musical with music by country song writer JT Harding and features many of his hit songs made famous by Kenny Chesney, Uncle Kracker, Jake Owen, and JTX (including Chesney’s number one song “Somewhere with You” and Uncle Kracker’s “Smile”). This compellingly gritty coming-of-age love story centers around a new generation of Southerners growing up in the early 2000s, confronted by the methamphetamine epidemic, the war in Iraq, and other post-9/11 challenges in the rural South. The Griffin Theatre 7/8 8pm, 7/10 9pm, 7/11 5pm, 7/12 1pm, 7/13 12pm

THE GIG

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen; Based on the motion picture “The Gig” by Frank D. Gilroy A used car salesman, a dentist, a real estate agent, a financial advisor, a deli owner, and a teacher put their careers and families on hold to pursue their passion – jazz – with their first professional “gig” in the Catskills. The results are funny, touching, and unexpected. Written by Douglas J. Cohen (No Way to Treat a Lady) and based on the film by Pulitzer Prize winner Frank D. Gilroy, THE GIG won a prestigious Richard Rodgers Grant and the inaugural Noël Coward Prize. PTC Performance Space 7/15 8pm, 7/16 1pm, 7/19 9pm, 7/21 5pm, 7/21 9pm

THE MAPMAKER’S OPERA

Book and Lyrics by Victor Kazan; Music by Kevin Purcell Set in the Yucatán on the eve of the Mexican Revolution, THE MAPMAKER’S OPERA recounts the poignant story of Diego and Sofia — star-crossed lovers whose fate is sealed by a desperate quest to save two birds. The story takes place in and around Mérida, where local plantation owners ostentatiously enjoy vast wealth amassed from the toil of Mayans who from dawn to nightfall are forced to harvest the prized henequen. Inspired by Flamenco and Mariachi music, the show is certain to delight audiences of all ages. PTC Performance Space 7/9 8pm, 7/10 1pm, 7/12 9pm, 7/13 4pm, 7/16 5pm

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NYMF 2014 PRODUCTIONS THE SNOW QUEEN: A NEW MUSICAL

Book by Kirsten Brandt & Rick Lombardo; Music by Haddon Kime; Lyrics by Kirsten Brandt, Haddon Kime, & Rick Lombardo; Additional Music by Rick Lombardo Be spirited away by this new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s fantastical coming-of-age adventure. Join Gerda on a dangerous and whimsical quest to save her best friend Kai before he is trapped forever in the Snow Queen’s palace. Dare to enter a world where flowers sing, animals talk, and riddles yearn to be solved. With an original pop rock score, alluring ballads, urban steampunk flair, and the enigmatic Snow Queen, you’ll soon see this is not your average bedtime story. Autism-Friendly Show: 7/19 11am Consultation by TDF’s Autism Theatre Initiative (tdf.org/autism) The Griffin Theatre 7/14 8pm, 7/15 1pm, 7/17 5pm, 7/17 9pm, 7/20 8pm

THE TRAVELS

Book and Lyrics by Aaron Ricciardi; Music by Kelly Hoppenjans Welcome to the U. S. of A. Other countries suffer biblical consequences for their filthy ways, but the U. S. of A. is the most perfect place on Earth — at least, that’s what Mr. Travel preaches every day on the nation’s only TV show. A trippy dystopian tale with an eclectic soundtrack, this epic play with songs follows Teeny, Mr. Travel’s rule-breaker of a daughter. Teetering on adulthood and perplexed by this cruel world, Teeny learns to see past smoke and mirrors… and she starts a revolution. Ford Studio 7/14 8pm, 7/18 12pm, 7/21 9pm, 7/25 5pm, 7/26 5pm

VALUEVILLE

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Rowen Casey Eddie awakes on his first night shift at a giant superstore where nothing is as it seems. Desperately seeking an answer as to why Corporate sent him, he learns the truth about his past through run-ins with his guarded former flame, his flighty grandmother, and his utterly monstrous coworkers. With a spirited contemporary score as colorful as its employees, VALUEVILLE is a razor-sharp comedic journey about the price we pay at the final checkout. PTC Performance Space 7/7 7pm, 7/10 9pm, 7/11 5pm, 7/12 1pm, 7/13 8pm

WIKIMUSICAL

Book and Lyrics by Frank Ceruzzi & Blake J. Harris; Music by Trent Jeffords WIKIMUSICAL tells the epic story of two estranged brothers who find themselves, quite literally, trapped in cyberspace. To get back home, they will need help from allies like the Cuddly Kittens (who may or may not have created the Internet) and an omniscient Narrator (who may or may not be Morgan Freeman). With an “Alice in Wonderland”-like logic and wit, this satirical new musical explores how our preoccupation with the virtual world has affected our ability to live in the real one. PTC Performance Space 7/18 8pm, 7/19 5pm, 7/20 8pm, 7/22 5pm, 7/26 9pm

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NYMF 2014 PRODUCTIONS ZOMBIE STRIPPERS

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Mark LaPierre What do you get when you mix the Undead, Strippers, a horrible boyfriend, a Banshee, and a pop/dance score? ZOMBIE STRIPPERS! Part fast-paced farce, part sweet friendship story, all sexy and hilarious, this musical takes place in one wild night in a graveyard where one has come to mourn, one has come to murder, and many have come back from the dead. Ford Studio 7/21 3pm, 7/25 9pm, 7/26 1pm

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NYMF 2014 CONCERTS COME HEAR THE MUSIC PLAY. Get out your jazz hands and step in time, because we can’t stop the beat at the NYMF 2014 Concert Series! These events have limited performances – some are one-night-only – so book your tickets early!

AUSTRALIAN CABARET SENSATIONS IN CONCERT

UNSEEN by Melody Beck; Music and Lyrics by Various Artists AZNAVOURIAN by Evan Lever; Music and Lyrics by Charles Aznavour After the success of last year’s AUSTRALIAN CABARET SENSATIONS IN CONCERT, we couldn’t resist presenting more talented young performers from the Land Down Under. Again this year, there are two shows for the price of one, featuring two redhot Aussie talents in this not-to-be-missed evening. Heartwarming, humorous, and thought-provoking, these two solo acts come together on this evening to present their respective biopic cabarets exploring the lives of two incredible and enigmatic performing artists. Help welcome them to the stage for their respective New York debuts, and enjoy an evening of entertainment that you won’t want to miss! The Laurie Beechman Theatre

7/17 8pm

CENTRAL AVENUE BREAKDOWN

Music & Lyrics by Kevin Ray; Book by Kevin Ray, Andrea Lepcio & Dominic Taylor; Additional Story by Suellen Vance A one-night-only concert event featuring the songs of CENTRAL AVENUE BREAKDOWN! The music, written by composer/lyricist Kevin Ray, tells the story of two brothers in pursuit of one passion — jazz! Set in the sexy 1940s, when swing was hot and bop was right around the corner, this award-winning jazz-infused pop score won both the Excellence in Music and the Excellence in Orchestrations Awards at NYMF 2011. Come hear the music New York Times critic Anita Gates calls “Lively, moving and truly original.” The Laurie Beechman Theatre 7/22 8pm

EPIC FAIL: BROADWAY’S FUTURE FLOPS! Created by Marc Eardley

An evening of songs from movies that should never become musicals by the best in the business. Featuring numbers from future flops such as Rambo: The other Sly Stallone Musical, Mommie Dearest: The Epic Joan Crawford Musical, The King’s Speech: A Royal Musical, Forrest Gump, Schindler’s List, and many, many more… The Laurie Beechman Theatre 7/8 9:30pm, 7/12 5pm, 7/12 8pm

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NYMF 2014 CONCERTS MEETING OUR HEROES: A TRIBUTE TO THE COMPOSERS WHO INSPIRE US Join four of musical theatre’s legendary composers and four emerging songwriters for an intimate, history-making night of songs and stories as we pay tribute to the writers who inspire us. Featuring a cast of Broadway friends, this one-night-only concert opens NYMF with music from legendary and new writers alike and honors the individuals who have made an indelible mark on the musical theatre community. The Laurie Beechman Theatre 7/7 7pm

NYMF’S STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CONCERT GRASSROOTS celebrates the simple magic of storytelling through song. With an acoustic, folksy, and minimalist feel, GRASSROOTS peels back the layers of sound to get to the complex and dynamic narratives at the heart of musical theatre. Be adventurous and join us for a night of surprises by these new composers. TRAILBLAZERS is a celebration of the new sounds of musical theatre. Just as The Lisps brought their indie rock band to The Good Person of Szechwan and Dave Malloy created an electronica opera with Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, TRAILBLAZERS will push the boundaries of convention. Be adventurous and join us for a night of surprises by these new composers. The Laurie Beechman Theatre Grassroots: 7/10 7pm, 7/11 7pm Trailblazers: 7/15 7pm, 7/16 9pm

SING ME HOME

Book by Amber Cassell; Music and Lyrics by Kristy Hanson Years ago, music superstar Lexi Angel mysteriously vanished from the spotlight. On the eve of her auspicious comeback, a familiar face appears in her dressing room in need of help. As Lexi embarks on this new phase of her career, the demands of her future and shadows of her past collide, taking Lexi on a hilarious and heartfelt journey to a place she’s never been before… home. The Laurie Beechman Theatre 7/20 8pm, 7/21 1pm

THE MUSIC BOX: AN EVENING OF LADY COMPOSERS Come join us as we celebrate lady composers from all career stages in a one-night-only concert event. Directed by Karen Azenberg, this evening will celebrate girl power at the piano with a dynamic night of cutting edge sounds and a cast of incredible performers raising their voices in honor of women who compose and rock! Ford Studio 7/23 6pm, 7/23 9pm

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NYMF 2014 CONCERTS THIS IS 30

Book by Erica Lustig; Music and Lyrics by Various Artists THIS IS 30 is the musical tale of a girl with the eating habits of a toddler, the backaches of an old-timer, and the spirit of a teenager who has unexpectedly found herself trapped in the body of a 30-year-old. An intimate show full of wit, heart, comedy (and of course, fierce belting), join her on a light-hearted journey featuring some pop, jazz, and Broadway favorites, as well as a few special selfpenned originals. Whether you’ve yet to hit 30 or you’re long past it, you’ll want to laugh along with this incredible talent as she finds her way! Created by and starring Erica Lustig, winner of NYMF’s Next Broadway Sensation 2013. The Laurie Beechman Theatre 7/9 9pm

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NYMF 2014 READINGS GETTING TO KNOW YOU... The Free Developmental Reading Series showcases promising musicals early in their development. After working on their shows in consultation with NYMF staff, ten writing teams will bring their work to life with some of NYC’s most talented performers — and you get to give feedback! Don’t miss this chance to say you knew them when. TICKETS Reservations (available to Patrons and Diamond and Platinum Members) can be made online or by phone. Remaining tickets are offered to the public for free and are available 48 hours prior to each performance at The Pershing Square Signature Center Box Office.

The development of these new musicals is made possible in part by the generous support of the following musical theatre lovers: Linda L. D’Onofrio

Judi & Martin Grant

Eli Polofsky

Charlie Fink

Barbara Hack

Lee Seymour

Dr. Doug & Laina Freedberg

Vicki Halmos

Patricia Stockhausen

Bruce Miltenberg

Amber Womack

210 AMLENT AVENUE

Book by Becky Goldberg; Music and Lyrics by Karl Hinze Welcome to the Hamptons. Guests are gathering in the summer sun at 210 Amlent Avenue, a regal beachfront property, to visit retired actress Mrs. Jordan, and to pay their respects to her recently-deceased husband, the famous Broadway director. Everything changes when Judah, a young friend of the family, shows up seeking answers about his own dead parents. Attractions form, schemes intersect, secrets are revealed, and no one will get away unchanged. Theatre Row – The Studio Theatre 7/14 4pm, 7/14 8pm, 7/19 1:30pm

ALWAYS, RACHEL

Book and Lyrics by Jessie Field; Music by Jared Field Author of “Silent Spring,” which sparked the modern environmental movement, Carson led an extraordinary life. Struggling to find her place in the world as a scientist and a woman, her skill as a writer eventually brings her success and critical acclaim. However, when the destructive nature of DDT is brought to her attention, Carson jeopardizes her success, her health, and most importantly the deep relationship she shares with her neighbor Dorothy Freeman to take a stand for the Earth. Theatre Row – The Studio Theatre 7/7 3:30pm, 7/7 7pm, 7/12 8pm

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NYMF 2014 READINGS AT BUFFALO

Book by Amma Y. Ghartey-Tagoe Kootin & Joshua Williams; Music by Khalil Sullivan; Lyrics by Khalil Sullivan, Amma Y. Ghartey-Tagoe Kootin, & Joshua Williams; Co-Conceived with Jim Augustine It’s 1901. Lynch mobs swarm the South, Emma Goldman’s anarchist movement hits the streets, and W.E.B. DuBois’ NAACP is on the horizon. All set the stage for the spectacular Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. Let AT BUFFALO – and the enigmatic Light Bulb Man – take you on a haunting and evocative musical journey through the turbulent discoveries and performances of race in post-Civil War America. Theatre Row – The Studio Theatre 7/17 4pm, 7/17 8pm, 7/20 7pm

FOR TONIGHT

Book by Whitney Rhodes, Spencer Williams, & Shenelle Williams; Music and Lyrics by Shenelle Williams & Spencer Williams When their parents die of a mysterious illness in their small Welsh village, surviving children Thomas, Haydon, and Nettie are forced to fend for themselves. Inspired by the gypsies who once shared their home, Haydon heads off to Liverpool, guitar in hand, to find what the world has to offer. There he meets Mirela who speaks to his wandering soul. When Haydon learns that his sister is ill, he is forced to choose between family and the life he left behind, or the freedom and love he has now found. Theatre Row – The Studio Theatre 7/9 4pm, 7/9 8pm, 7/12 4pm

GUILIN

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Louis Steven Santora GUILIN is a story about a young, Chinese American woman’s journey from suburban America to Guilin, Guangxi Province, China – “the most beautiful place under heaven.” In search of her past, she finds a father’s love and discovers the real truth about her heritage. Theatre Row – The Studio Theatre 7/11 4pm, 7/11 8pm, 7/13 7pm

HARRIET

Book by Colette Call Lofgren & J. Michael Call; Music and Lyrics by Colette Call Lofgren Armed with faith, humor, and a hand gun, Harriet Tubman proves that anything is possible as she leads her people to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Featuring a vibrant, soulful score, this spirited new musical brings to life the remarkable story of an American heroine — a woman they called Moses. As she triumphs over tragedy, Harriet inspires with her courage, charms with her wit, and captures the hearts of generations to come. Theatre Row – The Studio Theatre 7/16 4pm, 7/16 8pm, 7/20 12pm

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NYMF 2014 READINGS HOUSEWARMING

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Belinda Jenkin & William Hannagan Tommy is a geek: he finds it hard to maintain a conversation, let alone a relationship, so when a chance inheritance leads him to shared-housing, he is in a total rut. This could be his chance to get the girl, or at least extend his circle of friends beyond one. But the walls are whispering...will returning rehash a trauma he thought he’d forgotten? Set to a catchy indie-pop score, HOUSEWARMING is an Australian musical about a diverse group of Gen Ys’ first night in a shared house. The heat is on. Theatre Row – The Studio Theatre 7/18 4pm, 7/18 8pm, 7/20 4pm

MANUEL VERSUS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY

Book and Lyrics by Noemi de la Puente; Music by Howard Post Inspired by the true story of a Princeton undergrad who was an illegal immigrant and got a Rhodes Scholarship to study Ancient Literature. The Statue of Liberty is revamping her image. Manuel wants to be a teacher. Thrown into the ring, they fight it out – who is more American? What is American anyway? Latin music and American pop, rock, and gospel infuse the score. No one is spared in this zany political comedy that pulls no punches (pun intended) about immigration. Theatre Row – The Studio Theatre 7/10 4pm, 7/10 8pm, 7/13 3pm

SAVE THE ROBOTS THE MUSICAL

Book by E. Ether; Music by Rob Susman; Lyrics by Clark Render A sci-fi rock musical based on Karel Capek’s play R.U.R., which invented the word “robot.” A new life form of artificial people called Robots has made a young businessman billions and humanity dependent on them. When the line between humans and Robots become a blur, both species must help each other to save all life on Earth. Featuring a diverse musical score of epic powerpop anthems, you’ll think, laugh, and appreciate what you’ve got a little more. To save humanity, we must SAVE THE ROBOTS! Theatre Row – The Studio Theatre 7/15 4pm, 7/15 8pm, 7/19 8pm

THE CALICO BUFFALO

Book by EJ Stapleton; Music and Lyrics by Peter Stopschinski & EJ Stapleton “We can always use a brand new legend in this old world and now we have one. The Calico Buffalo.” –Liz Smith, syndicated columnist — When the firstborn son to the chief of all buffalo arrives covered with the markings of a calico kitten, the chief, his son, and the entire buffalo nation are catapulted into the adventure of a lifetime. THE CALICO BUFFALO is a compelling theatrical experience. From the first musical moment, Grammy Award-winning composer Peter Stopschinski lets us know we are in for one wonder-filled ride. Theatre Row – The Studio Theatre 7/8 4pm, 7/8 8pm, 7/12 1pm

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NYMF 2014 MORE THERE’S LOTS OF WORLD OUT THERE. Whether you’re an author or actor, artist or audience member, NYMF 2014 offers exclusive master classes, seminars, and entertaining events to enhance your experience and appreciation of musical theatre.

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 and a discussion of the “Business of the Business.” Michael Cassara has cast more than 60 NYMF productions, and has served as the Resident Casting Director for NYMF since 2007. Visit nymf.org/auditioningforthemusicaltheatre for more information. Ford Studio 7/15 11am-3pm FEE $75 to participate; $10 to observe

BEING A SINGER OR INSTRUMENTALIST AT CIRQUE DU SOLEIL® Cirque du Soleil® is seeking professional musicians for live performances in its current shows and upcoming creations. Come meet Talent Scout Séverine Parent to learn more about life at Cirque and get an insight on the casting process from the audition to the onstage experience. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get the answers to all of your questions! PTC Performance Space 7/24 10am-11:30am TICKETS FREE

EVERYTHING’S COMING UP PROFITS: THE GOLDEN AGE OF INDUSTRIAL MUSICALS Show tunes about selling tires, tractors, and typewriters? Yes, and a thousand other products! Steve Young and Sport Murphy, authors of Everything’s Coming Up Profits: The Golden Age of Industrial Musicals, introduce you to the lost world of corporate musical theatre seen only at conventions and sales meetings, through song clips, souvenir album covers, and even film. You’ll leave the theater singing about marketing strategies and soaring profits! PTC Performance Space 7/27 2pm TICKETS FREE

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NYMF 2014 MORE MUSICALS ON TELEVISION: A CELEBRATION OF MARY RODGERS 2:00pm: Once Upon a Mattress (1964) The first television production of the 1959 Broadway musical by Mary Rodgers and Marshall Barer. (CBS; 90min) 3:45pm Interview: A conversation with Mary Rodgers and Martin Charnin. 4:30pm: Feathertop (1961) A musical-fantasy with music by Mary Rodgers and lyrics by Martin Charnin, based on the Hawthorne tale of a witch who transforms a scarecrow into a man. (ABC; 60min) The Paley Center for Media 25 West 52nd St 7/19 2pm-5:30pm TICKETS FREE with Paley Center admission ($10; $8 students and seniors; $5 children under 14) CONTACT 212-621-6886, paleycenter.org

MUSICAL SONGWRITING WORKSHOP This introductory workshop led by Anna K. Jacobs (POP!; Harmony, Kansas), with Guest Artist Adam Gwon (Ordinary Days, The Boy Detective Fails, Cloudlands) takes participants through an authentic musical theatre songwriting process. Explore the relationship between music and language. Learn key songwriting tools. Discover the power of collaboration. Perform original work. Receive guidance and feedback in a safe and open environment. A limited number of Emerging Composer Scholarships are available thanks to The ASCAP Foundation. Visit nymf.org/ musicalsongwritingworkshop for more information. The Studio Theatre FEE $125 to participate 7/14, 7/15, 7/16, 7/17, 7/18 9:45am-12:45pm; 7/19 4pm-7pm Performance: Ford Studio 7/20 3pm TICKETS $10

PROSPECT THEATER COMPANY’S SUMMER INTENSIVE SHOWCASE 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. PTC Performance Space 7/25 1pm, 7/26 11am TICKETS $15

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NYMF 2014 FALL GALA Celebrate our 2014 Season at the Festival’s most glamorous event of the year! Approximately 300 arts patrons and musical theatre lovers will mix and mingle with Broadway stars, artists, and industry professionals while supporting the largest musical theatre festival in the country.

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Sunday, November 9 Edison Ballroom

Festivities include a silent auction and a live stage show featuring NYMF alumni alongside Festival favorites. Won’t you join us? Previous honorees have included Tony Award® winner Billy Porter, Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara, Broadway legend and multiple Tony Award winner Chita Rivera, NBC “Smash” creators Neil Meron & Craig Zadan, GRAMMY® Award-winning Sh-K-Boom Records, NYC television news program NY1 On Stage, and Broadway producers Barry and Fran Weissler, Kevin McCollum, and Robyn Goodman.

For more information, visit nymf.org/gala or email gala@nymf.org. Photos: 2013 Gala honoree Billy Porter accepts his award; Telly Leung performs a number from Grease; outgoing Executive Director & Producer Isaac Robert Hurwitz accepts his award; Susan Blackwell is serenaded by actors from international productions of Altar Boyz (John Von Herget)

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NYMF 2014 SUMMER ONLINE AUCTION The New York Musical Theatre Festival announces its first Summer Online Auction! The Auction will be hosted on BiddingforGood.com/nymf. Bidding begins on Friday, June 6 and continues through Sunday, August 3. Items up for grabs include: • 2 tickets to the Broadway Opening Night performance of Sting’s The Last Ship • Skip the line for Shakespeare in the Park’s Much Ado About Nothing and King Lear with VIP tickets • Window cards from the Broadway shows Stick Fly (signed by Alicia Keys), Spider Man: Turn Off The Dark (signed by members of the cast), Fosse (signed by the cast including Ben Vereen and Ann Reinking), plus many other collectibles • Bag of Broadway swag including cast albums, souvenir brochures, CDs, and assorted memorabilia • And much more... We are adding new items every day, so be sure to check back frequently!

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NYMF 2014 SUPPORT US PATRONS & SUPPORTERS NYMF’s Patrons and Supporters provide valuable funds that aid NYMF’s efforts to enable composers, librettists, and lyricists at every stage of their careers – from emerging to established – while enjoying the best of what the Festival has to offer. Patron perks include priority access to the best seats, concierge ticketing services, access to invitation-only events, our Opening Night Celebration, and more. By joining our Patrons Circle, you’ll play a critical part in nurturing the creation of new musical theatre for decades to come.

On behalf of the Staff and Board of Directors of The New York Musical Theatre Festival, we thank our many Patrons and Supporters for making NYMF 2014 possible.

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Since it was launched in 2004, NYMF has been one of the best entertainment values in New York City. The Festival promotes access to a broad and diverse audience by offering tickets to its shows for a maximum price of only $25. The low cost attracts many who may not otherwise be able to afford to see as much live theatre as they would like. We can offer these prices because of the generous support of people like you.

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As NYMF Patrons we get to accomplish important and equally rewarding goals: (1) we help provide developmental support for a vital and dynamic art form, and (2) we are able to enjoy the extraordinary talent of the amazing artistic teams of the exciting new shows every Festival season. What more could any musical theatre fan ask for?” — George Hardy, Patron

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NYMF 2014 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Igor Goldin has been a fixture at NYMF since 2005’s Yank!. He’s returned to direct every year since, and many of his shows have continued on to further productions around the country. We happily welcome Igor back this year for The Gig, his eleventh NYMF show. What has your participation in NYMF contributed to your career? It gave my work exposure, opened doors, and presented opportunities. I consider myself a NYMF baby. All roads in my career lead back to NYMF. Yank! was the first show that I directed at NYMF in 2005. We were all so green and inexperienced at the time, but we took it all the way to an Off-Broadway production, collecting a slew of nominations along the way — plus a Drama Desk nomination for my direction. That

2005

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changed everything for me. After that, work consistently came my way — mostly because of the people I met while working on and around NYMF shows. It’s all about the work and the people you meet. Now I’m moving forward with two more NYMF shows — an Off-Broadway production of Crossing Swords slated to open early next year and Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice which will receive its regional premiere at McCoy/Rigby’s La Mirada Theatre in April of 2015.

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NYMF 2014 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT What keeps you coming back to NYMF? I love collaborating with writers, choreographers, and actors on new material. I love the process in which we discover for the first time how a new musical lives on its feet. I love that the primary goal is to tell a seamless story without the aid of elaborate production values. What an invaluable tool for writers, actors, and directors! Going back to the basics is so important. For me it’s like going to the gym, but for directing. It sharpens my eye, hones my communication skills, keeps me honest and process-oriented, and reminds me of what’s most important: story, story, story. Any surprising untold stories or favorite memories from your NYMF shows? In addition to Yank! being the first show that I directed at NYMF, it was also the first show that I had ever directed. Ever. I never thought about what I was getting myself into. I just trusted my instincts and got the job done. I was too young and naïve to have known any better. I miss those times. Jump cut to 2014, ten years since I started collaborating on Yank!, when I had returned as

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director to work on the Original Cast Recording for PS Classics. We had the original Off-Broadway cast, Rob Berman as Music Director, and Jonathan Tunick doing the orchestrations, and I’m sitting in the booth thinking, “I went from a reading of the first draft of Act 1 to the Original Cast Recording first time out of the gate. That blows my mind!” I will always be grateful for that opportunity and Yank! will always hold a special place in my heart. How is NYMF different now from when you first participated? It has matured, discovered what it wants to be, how it functions, and it has proven its worth and place in the industry. Much like myself really. NYMF and I grew up together. Why should artists participate in NYMF? It’s a wonderful playground for artists who are passionate about the process and craft of musical theatre who want the opportunity to work with like-minded people on new, not yet proven material.

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NYMF 2014 BOARD & ADVISORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Martin Grant Vice-Chair Charlie Fink Treasurer Frank Troutman Secretary Krista K. Parsons President Dan Markley Margot Astrachan Karen Azenberg Linda L. D’Onofrio Darren P. DeVerna Mark Edelman Lily M. Fan Vicki Halmos Jill E. Jaysen Eric Luftig David Matthews Patricia Stockhausen R. Wesley Webb

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ARTISTIC ADVISORS Lynn Ahrens, Rob Ashford, Hinton Battle, Jane Bergere, Patricia Birch, Susan Birkenhead, Jason Robert Brown, Norbert Leo Butz, John Carrafa, Donna Lynne Champlin, Theodore S. Chapin, Victoria Clark, Thomas Cott, Jim Dale, Ken Davenport, Jack DePalma, Joe DiPietro, Adam Epstein, Raúl Esparza, Sharon Fallon, Jules Fisher, Rob Fisher, Sutton Foster, Barbara Freitag, Joanna Gleason, Robyn Goodman, Kimberly Grigsby, Aaron Harnick, Sheldon Harnick, Paulette Haupt, George Hearn, Lily Hung, John Kander, Michael Korie, Michael John LaChiusa, Margo Lion, Amanda Lipitz, John Lithgow, Robert Lopez, Santo Loquasto, Galt MacDermot, Beverley D. Mac Keen, Kathleen Marshall, Jeff Marx, Kevin McCollum, Audra McDonald, Alan Menken, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Casey Nicholaw, John Rando, Anthony Rapp, Susan H. Schulman, Scott Schwartz, Rachel Sheinkin, Thomas Z. Shepard, Michael Starobin, Susan Stroman, Sergio Trujillo, Tamara Tunie, Jack Viertel, Tony Walton, Barry Weissler, Elizabeth Williams, Scott Wittman, BD Wong, Francesca Zambello

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Beth Blickers, Michael Cerveris, Donna Lynne Champlin, Hunter Foster, Amanda Green, Thomas Kail, Eric Louie, Josh Prince, Tony Sheldon

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Laura Butchy, Jack DePalma, Tralen Doler, Danielle Feder, Neal J. Freeman, Anne Hamilton, Anna K. Jacobs, Krista Corcoran Williams, Mark Dundas Wood

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Carlos Armesto, Bailey Ayers, Sam Benedict, Amanda Bestor-Siegal, Zach Blane, Eli Bolin, Dev Bondarin, Landon Braverman, Donald Brenner, Nathan Brisby, Whitney Brown, Christyn Budzyna, Claire Bufalino, Laura Butchy, Shelley Butler, Joshua Campbell, Thom Caska, Matt Castle, Lee Cavellier, Derrick Chua, Charlie Cohen, Anderson Cook, Kristen Croucher, Caleb Damschroder, John Dietrich, Tralen Doler, Brett Epstein, Danielle Feder, Yuan Feng, Cody Freeman, Sean Fry, Frank Galgano, Mark-Eugene Garcia, Onalea Gilbertson, Jake Glassman, Tiffany Green, Deepali Gupta, Elizabeth Hake, Melanie Hopkins, Lily Hung, West Hyler, Julia Izumi, Christine Toy Johnson, Katie Kavett, Julie Kramer, Ronnie Krasnow, Tabia Lau, Gianfranco Lentini, Michael Lluberes, Mikey LoBalsamo, Sammy Lopez, Jonathon Lynch, Janine McGuire, Stephen Morrash, Jessica Morrow, Molly Murphy, Chris Pappas, Jenny Paul, Scott Pyne, David Raposo, Paige Reinis, Lina Renzina, Ned Riseley, Karen Rusch, Brandon Santoro, Omri Schein, Robert Schneider, Amy Schott, Jacquelyn Schultz, Justin Schwartz, Graham Skipper, Mike Skipper, Lynn Spector, Elisabetta Spuria, Margot Sturc, Liz Ulmer, Charles Veley, Stacey Weingarten, Margaret White, Amber Womack, Marcina Zaccaria

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