Music Theatre International Appoints Bert Fink Chief Creative Officer for MTI Europe by Jasonc

New York, November 5, 2015 – Bert Fink will join Music Theatre International (MTI) as Chief Creative Officer for MTI Europe, it was announced today by Drew Cohen, President and Chief O…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:49am on November 3, 2015[SHARE]

Willy Wonka is Back on the Shelf and Available for Licensing!* by Jasonc

We are thrilled to announce Willy Wonka, Willy Wonka JR., Willy Wonka KIDS, and Willy Wonka TYA are once again available for licensing by amateur theaters. The delicious adventures experienc…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 4:10pm on September 1, 2015[SHARE]

Coverage of Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party Starring Sutton Foster and Steven Pasquale by Jasonc

In the summer of 2013, City Center launched Encores! Off-Center, a new series featuring seminal Off-Broadway musicals filtered through the lens of today's most innovative artists.  The To…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 4:08pm on July 15, 2015[SHARE]

MTI Attends Turnaround Arts Summer Leadership Retreat by Jasonc

  Music Theatre International has been a proud partner of The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) Turnaround Arts initiative since 2013. The program has been eno…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:22am on July 2, 2015[SHARE]

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

Earlier this year, Music Theatre International, the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) and  iTheatrics launched JumpStart Theatre, a three-year scalable pilot program designed to brin…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:24am on July 2, 2015[SHARE]

MusicalTheaterSongs.com: Find Your Perfect Audition Piece " Special Discount Subscription for MTI Friends and Family by Jasonc

We couldn’t be more excited about this great new subscription-based service, MusicalTheaterSongs.com.  MusicalTheaterSongs.com provides current and aspiring theatre professionals wi…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:33am on June 18, 2015[SHARE]

Freddie Gershon: There is No Theatre Without the Writers by Jasonc

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 …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 3:33pm on June 12, 2015[SHARE]

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

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 awa…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 4:27pm on June 10, 2015[SHARE]

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

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 …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 5:06pm on June 8, 2015[SHARE]

White House Committee Announces Expansion of Turnaround Arts Program by Jasonc

Turnaround Arts to Add Local Programs in Bridgeport CT, Broward County FL, OÊ»ahu HI, New York NY, and Washington D.C. The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) will …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 1:25pm on June 3, 2015[SHARE]

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

Bring Home the Film on BLU-RAYâ„¢ COMBO PACK, DIGITAL HD AND DISNEY MOVIES ANYWHERE (DMA) March 24, 2015! Includes An Exclusive, Never-Before-Seen Original Song "She'll Be Back" Performe…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:48am on March 24, 2015[SHARE]

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

(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 rec…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:09am on March 20, 2015[SHARE]

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

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 i…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 5:39pm on March 18, 2015[SHARE]

MTI and the World of Dr. Seuss by Jasonc

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.…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 3:46pm on March 2, 2015[SHARE]

Hard Work, Talent and Adventuresome Youth " Freddie G on the HuffPo by Jasonc

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.…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 3:39pm on February 26, 2015[SHARE]

#JumpStartTheatre Initiative Launched by EdTA, MTI and iTheatrics! by Jasonc

Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), Music Theatre International (MTI) and iTheatrics are launching JumpStart Theatre (#JumpStartTheatre), a new program bolstering theatre education.  …

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 3:31pm on February 12, 2015[SHARE]

The Last Five Years Film Merchandise! by Jasonc

We’re ecstatic that the film version of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years hits theatres and OnDemand channels on February 13 – just in time for Valentine’s Day…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 1:12pm on February 6, 2015[SHARE]

Freddie Gershon: Music/Theatre,The Arts Meet the Laser, the Computer, the New Digital World by Jasonc

MTI Chairman and CEO Freddie Gershon penned this special article for The Huffington Post on the power of the arts and the importance of imaginative thinking in our society.  Read about ho…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 9:29am on February 6, 2015[SHARE]

Singin' in the Rain Takes Paris by Storm! by Jasonc

Over the past few years, Paris’s Théâtre du Châtelet has been home to some of the greatest productions of Broadway musicals ever staged in Europe.  From Into the Woods and Su…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 2:25pm on February 5, 2015[SHARE]

In Memoriam: Jean Claude Baker 1943 " 2015 by Jasonc

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of our dear friend and iconic restaurateur, Jean Claude Baker. Jean Claude Baker created the beloved New York nightspot Chez Josephine in memo…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 3:55pm on January 21, 2015[SHARE]

MTI's John Prignano Appointed to The Educational Theatre Association's Board of Directors by Jasonc

John Prignano, senior operations officer for theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has been appointed to the Educational Theatre Association Board of Directors (EdTA), a prof…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 3:38pm on December 17, 2014[SHARE]

Into the Woods: The Journey from Stage to Screen by Jasonc

THE BEGINNING OF THE JOURNEY: Twelve years ago, following the phenomenal success of the big screen adaptation of the Broadway musical "Chicago" (which won six Academy Awards®, including B…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 9:49am on December 10, 2014[SHARE]

Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas airs Tuesday, December 16th on NBC, 8/7c by Jasonc

NBC is bringing in the holiday spirit with the stop-motion hourlong animated special “Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas.” Based on the popular film “Elf” and the h…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:48am on December 9, 2014[SHARE]

Sing Your Way INTO THE WOODS: A Musical Contest! by Jasonc

WHAT: Disney invites you to show off your singing skills and your love for the Stephen Sondheim musical "Into the Woods" with the online musical contest "Sing Your Way Into the Woods". The w…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 4:40pm on December 5, 2014[SHARE]

BACKSTAGE WITH DISNEY ON BROADWAY: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS " Hosted by Jesse Tyler Ferguson on ABC, Sunday, Dec 14 by Jasonc

Unprecedented Backstage Access with the Broadway Casts of Disney's "The Lion King" and "Aladdin" and the North American Tour of "Newsies"  Special Musical Performance by Sir Elton John In…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 5:35pm on December 1, 2014[SHARE]