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QUILT: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION is a musical based on stories for, from and about the NAMES PROJECT AIDS memorial quilt.  The book is by Jim Morgan, Merle Hubbard and John Schak, with music by Michael Stockler and lyrics by Jim Morgan. In 1987, the ...

Next up in our series highlighting MTI Shows In Literature is DESSA ROSE. The Shows in Literature series features musicals based on classic works – including novels, plays and children’s books. Based on Shirley Anne Williams’ novel of the ...

In continuing with a series we’ve been doing that highlights MTI shows which are based on classic literature – including novels, plays and children’s books – today we’re featuring LUCKY STIFF. LUCKY STIFF was the now famous writing team ...

After the success of THE PRODUCERS in 2001, director, writer, actor and producer Mel Brooks adapted another of his outrageously hilarious movies into a musical. The film, which Brooks describes as his “best” is Young Frankenstein, and the musical ...

THE BURNT PART BOYS, book by Mariana Elder, lyrics by Nathan Tysen, and music by Chris Miller, is the newest addition to MTI’s Theatre on the Edge collection. Theatre on The Edge shows are marked by the fact that they have garnered a ...

One of the great things about the MTI catalogue is that it often feels like there is a musical for every occasion, and the 2012 election cycle is no exception. THE FIX, a musical satire from John Dempsey and Dana P. Rowe, is a modern, crackling, and ...

The leading ladies with Dolly Parton. The crowning achievement of the art of musical theater is the ability to use song, dance and comedy to entertain, while conveying a moving and important message. Women's History Month is the perfect time to ...

March 8th is International Women’s Day and the whole month of March is Women’s History Month. We think this is a great opportunity to spotlight some of the amazing work in the MTI catalog created by women writers. It’s undeniable that musical ...

MTI’s Theatre on the Edge Collection series is home to an array of contemporary musicals that are innovative and groundbreaking. To honor Black History Month, the MTI Marquee is featuring shows from our catalog that directly relate to or are in ...

In honor of Black History Month, MTI Marquee is featuring shows from our catalog that deal with the national celebration's themes, and those African American artists whose work has helped shape musical theater history. Eubie Blake, a pioneer ...