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MTI Presents $10,000 Matching Grant to EdTA for JumpStart Theatre

By jasonc on July 02, 2015

in Announcements |Tags: In the News

Music Theatre International’s John Prignano presented a check for $10,000 to EdTA Executive Director Julie Cohen Theobald, fulfilling MTI’s pledge to match grassroots fundraising for EdTA’s new JumpStart Theatre initiative. Photo by Don ...

Freddie Gershon: There is No Theatre Without the Writers

By jasonc on June 12, 2015

in Announcements |Tags: Freddie Gershon

The following is an excerpt from MTI Chairman and CEO Freddie Gershon's article in The Huffington Post: I congratulate the Tony broadcast and do not seek to chastise it, but I want to call attention to the telecast which was well paced and ...

A History-Making Week for Musical Theatre: First Female Writing Team Wins TONY for Best Score

By jasonc on June 10, 2015

in Announcements |Tags: In the News

The 69th annual TONY Awards was a star-studded affair, which as usual featured first-rate performances from some of the finest actors in the business. But what made this year's award show different was the shattering of the glass ceiling by two ...

You Shoulda Seen this TONY Performance - Lisa Howard Sings "Jenny's Blues" from It Shoulda Been You!

By jasonc on June 08, 2015

in Announcements |Tags: General MTI News

Critics and viewers everywhere can't stop talking about Lisa Howard's TONY Awards performance of "Jenny's Blues" from It Shoulda Been You. According to Rolling Stone, "The MVP: Lisa Howard, who belted the pants off of a song from wedding comedy It ...

White House Committee Announces Expansion of Turnaround Arts Program

By jasonc on June 03, 2015

in Announcements |Tags: In the News

Turnaround Arts to Add Local Programs in Bridgeport CT, Broward County FL, Oʻahu HI, New York NY, and Washington D.C. The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) will expand its successful Turnaround Arts initiative into five ...

Your Wish Has Been Granted: Disney's Into the Woods Available for Home Release!

By jasonc on March 24, 2015

in Announcements, Show/Author Spotlight |Tags: In the News

Bring Home the Film on BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK, DIGITAL HD AND DISNEY MOVIES ANYWHERE (DMA) March 24, 2015! Includes An Exclusive, Never-Before-Seen Original Song “She’ll Be Back” Performed by Meryl Streep with Music By Stephen Sondheim and ...

The Kennedy Center Announces 2015 Recipients of The Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards

By jasonc on March 20, 2015

in Announcements |Tags: Freddie Gershon, In the News

(WASHINGTON)—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the 2015 winners of Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards—a series of annual grants which recognize American teachers by spotlighting their ...

American Theatre Magazine: Roald Dahl's Dark Tales Light Up the Stage

By jasonc on March 18, 2015

in Show/Author Spotlight

Roald Dahl’s Enduring Legacy: A cover story in American Theatre magazine features the debut production of JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH TYA, (which took place at the Seattle Children’s Theatre in 2013), and includes insights into Roald Dahl’s ...

MTI and the World of Dr. Seuss

By jasonc on March 02, 2015

in Show/Author Spotlight, Announcements |Tags: In the News, Show Spotlight

March 2, 2015 marks the 111th birthday of the Seussational Dr. Seuss! There's never been a better time to bring a Dr. Seuss Musical or Concert Version of his work to your stage. Check out all the titles available in the MTI catalog: The Cat in ...

Hard Work, Talent and Adventuresome Youth - Freddie G on the HuffPo

By jasonc on February 26, 2015

in Announcements |Tags: Freddie Gershon

Here's an excerpt from Freddie Gershon's latest Huffington Post article which explores The Lion and Hamilton - two brand new musicals filled with passion and creativity. Give it a read and check out the full article here. Freddie would love to ...

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MTI Presents $10,000 Matching Grant to EdTA for JumpStart Theatre

Freddie Gershon: There is No Theatre Without the Writers

A History-Making Week for Musical Theatre: First Female Writing Team Wins TONY for Best Score

You Shoulda Seen this TONY Performance - Lisa Howard Sings "Jenny's Blues" from It Shoulda Been You!

White House Committee Announces Expansion of Turnaround Arts Program

Your Wish Has Been Granted: Disney's Into the Woods Available for Home Release!

The Kennedy Center Announces 2015 Recipients of The Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards

American Theatre Magazine: Roald Dahl's Dark Tales Light Up the Stage

MTI and the World of Dr. Seuss

Hard Work, Talent and Adventuresome Youth - Freddie G on the HuffPo

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