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Friday, May 10, 2013

New Account Statements Available! by Jasonc

An exciting change is coming soon to the way MTI delivers account information to its customers! Based on years of feedback from customers, as well as months of development work on our end, M…

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

NY Historial Society to Honor MTI’s Freddie and Myrna Gershon by Jasonc

New-York Historical Society to Celebrate its 15th Annual American Musicals Project Benefit with an Evening of Music from Broadway’s Golden Era Myrna and Freddie Gershon and Manhattan P94M …

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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Music Theatre International and MyTheaterApps.com Finalize e-Script™ Rehearsal Tool Distribution Deal for Scene Partner® by Jasonc

Music Theatre International and MyTheaterApps.com Announce Agreement for e-Script Distribution Through the Scene Partner® Webstore. Scene Partner to Join MTI’s Suite of Theatrical Resourc…

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Friday, April 26, 2013

Broadway Revival of PIPPIN Enchants Audiences and Critics Alike! by Jasonc

“Thrilling!  A stroke of genius!” – The Associated Press “The season’s Best Musical, jazz hands down!” – USA Today Everything has its season……

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Filichia Features: Sunday in the Park in the Châtelet in Paris by Jasonc

“It is so large,” says successful 19th century artist Jules when he gets his first glimpse of Georges Seurat’s “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.” And yet, when …

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Monday, April 22, 2013

Hey, Teachers and Directors…Junior Theater Festival 2014 Registration Begins! by Jasonc

We’re pleased to announce that iTheatrics is now accepting registrations for the 2014 Junior Theater Festival. Whether you’ve attended in the past or this is the first time you are b…

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Friday, March 22, 2013

The Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards: Seven Teachers from Across the U.S. Receive National Award for Excellence in Program by Jasonc

(WASHINGTON, D.C.)—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the 2013 winners of Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards—a series of annual grants…

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Electronic Versions of Perusal Scripts Now Available from MTI by Jasonc

E-Perusals from MTI MTI is excited to announce the launching of E-perusals, our newest resource to our customers. Stop waiting for your perusals to be processed and shipped to you. Now you c…

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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Last Chance: Get Your Golden Ticket While You Still Can by Jasonc

Following ten immensely popular years of licenses and performances of Roald Dahl’s WILLY WONKA, MTI will soon be required to stop licensing this wonderful show indefinitely.  WILLY WONKA …

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

LOVE STORY Available for Licensing in North America by Jasonc

Erich Segal’s best-selling novel Love Story has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide and is the basis for the brand new musical now available for licensing in North America…

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Monday, February 25, 2013

Apply for The Gershwin Awards – Recognizing Exceptional Performances by NYC High School Students by Jasonc

Created in 2011, the Gershwin Awards are presented annually to recognize high school students in the New York City Metropolitan Area for outstanding achievement in their high school’s musi…

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

NBC’s Smash, Lowe’s and iTheatrics Partner to Improve School Theaters Across the Nation by Jasonc

Rebuilding Kicks-off at Long Island’s East Rockaway High School to Restore School Theater Destroyed by Hurricane Sandy NBC’s hit series “Smash,” home improvement retailer Lowe’s, a…

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

A Special FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY Performance for Autistic Kids Makes History in Connecticut by Jasonc

FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY is making history in Connecticut by becoming the first play in the state to have a special Sensory Sensitive Performance for autistic children after it opens at Bridge…

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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Smashing Connections – MTI Authors and Actors Appear in NBC’s Musical Drama by Jasonc

The Season 1 finale of NBC’s Smash featured the first Boston preview of Bombshell with Karen stepping into the leading role at the last minute.  The episode ended with Karen giving the pr…

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Monday, February 4, 2013

No Strings Attached – MY SON PINOCCHIO JR Available for Licensing by Jasonc

Pinocchio must prove himself brave, truthful and unselfish, but what about the toymaker?  Raising a perfect child might not be as easy as it looks.  The Blue Fairy and her Fairies in Train…

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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

FINIAN’S RAINBOW JR is a Pot of Musical Gold and Now Available for Licensing by Jasonc

A combination of whimsy, romance and political satire, FINIAN’S RAINBOW JR. is a new take on the classic Broadway musical featuring some of the wittiest, most heartfelt and memorable s…

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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Schoolhouse Rock is 40 Years Old – Celebrate by Performing One of Three Musical Versions on Your Stage by Jasonc

The Emmy Award-winning 1970′s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, and more through clever, tuneful songs is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. …

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Monday, January 7, 2013

Broadway’s Future Meets Broadway’s Best at the 2013 Junior Theater Festival by Jasonc

NEW YORK – Oscar® and Tony Award®-winning composer Alan Menken, director Jeff Calhoun and producer Thomas Schumacher, join Kara Lindsay, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Mike Faist, stars of the…

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Thursday, December 13, 2012

Berry Berry Good: FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY at the Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse by Jasonc

The following is a review of a production of FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY THE MUSICAL which took place in November at the Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Illinois written by Thom White for the River …

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

24,601 Faces of Les Miserables Sweepstakes on MTIShowSpace! by Jasonc

In honor of the release of Les Misérables the motion picture set to open nationwide on Christmas Day, MTI presents the 24,601 Faces of Les Misérables sweepstakes.  MTI in conjunction with…

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LES MISÉRABLES – The Musical that Swept the World Available for Licensing in its Full-length for the First Time! by Jasonc

You don’t need to wait one day more to join the licensing revolution, because now the full-length version of LES MISÉRABLES is available to license, for a limited time, for performances s…

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Friday, October 19, 2012

Introducing “Brisa’s Pieces” – A New Blog Series from Tony Award Winning Producer Brisa Trinchero by Jasonc

MTI is thrilled to announce the debut of “Brisa’s Pieces” a brand new column on the Marquee written by Tony Award winning Broadway producer, Brisa Trinchero.  Brisa Trinch…

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Calling all Directors and Educators – Attend the Junior Theater Festival on the Professional Development Track by Jasonc

What is the Junior Theater Festival? People often ask, “What is the Junior Theater Festival?” Simply put, the Junior Theater Festival (JTF) is a weekend dedicated to celebrating young pe…

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Friday, October 5, 2012

Download the Production Toolkit for Macy’s YES VIRGINIA! by Jasonc

In 1897, one precocious girl named Virginia O’Hanlon was determined to find out if Santa Claus really exists.  She boldly asked the question and her letter to The New York Sun prompted on…

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

The Kennedy Center Seeks Nominations for Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards by Jasonc

Series of Annual $10,000 Awards Named for Broadway Legend (WASHINGTON, D.C.)—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seeking nominations for the 2013 Kennedy Center/Stephen S…

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Macy’s YES, VIRGINIA The Musical Available to Schools Royalty-free! Apply for the $1000 Grant to Put on Your Show by Jasonc

Macy’s Is Looking for Schools to Perform Their New Musical YES, VIRGINIA Does Santa Claus really exist? That’s a question kids have been asking for generations. In 1897, one prec…

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Freddie Gershon: Broadway’s Biggest Hit! by Jasonc

Freddie Gershon, MTI’s Chairman and CEO is here with his latest inspiring article on the Huffington Post.  In “Broadway’s Biggest Hit”, Freddie discusses the invigor…

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Monday, August 20, 2012

URINETOWN – New Generation Theatre by Jasonc

It’s a privilege to…see young performers tackle sophisticated and edgy material with unparalleled commitment, talent and passion.  And that’s just what the members of Rock…

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Monday, August 13, 2012

Freddie Gershon: Leave No Teacher Behind by Jasonc

MTI’s Chairman and CEO is back with his latest, thought-provoking article on the Huffington Post.  In this piece, Freddie takes an inspiring look at our nation’s educators and t…

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Friday, August 10, 2012

Hey Kids, Star in the Official Music Video for PITCH PERFECT the Movie! by Jasonc

Do your students and cast members want to be stars?  Check out this cool opportunity for kids 13 or over! Star in the official music video for PITCH PERFECT the Movie featuring Mike Tompkin…

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

“Get Them While They’re Young”: MTI’s Broadway JR. Inspires Next Generation – Feature Article in August’s Playbills by Jasonc

If you attend a Broadway show this August in New York we hope you hold onto your Playbills!  In the August editions of Playbill, MTI’s Chairman and CEO Freddie Gershon is highlighted …

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