{"id":5481,"date":"2024-03-07T03:22:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T20:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2024\/03\/06\/2841742\/27341\/en\/New-York-Film-Academy-Musical-Theatre-Students-to-Give-an-Unforgettable-Performance-in-the-Musical-title-of-show.html2841742"},"modified":"2024-03-07T03:22:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T20:22:00","slug":"new-york-film-academy-musical-theatre-students-to-give-an-unforgettable-performance-in-the-musical-title-of-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoinsider.asia\/vi\/new-york-film-academy-musical-theatre-students-to-give-an-unforgettable-performance-in-the-musical-title-of-show\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Film Academy Musical Theatre Students to Give an Unforgettable Performance in the Musical \"[title of show]\""},"content":{"rendered":"\n

New York, NY, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the first week of March 2024, students of the New York Film Academy (NYFA) will perform their rendition of the hit comedy Broadway musical \u201c[title of show].\u201d The show’s cast includes students of NYFA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre<\/a> and the 1-Year<\/a> and 2-Year<\/a> Musical Theatre programs. Additionally, musical theatre is offered as a concentration as part of the NYFA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Media<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Originally published as a book, \u201c[title of show]\u201d was written by Hunter Bell and adapted for the stage by Jeff Bowen. The show is based on the real-life story of two men writing a show about two men writing a show about two men writing a show. An ever-changing production, the cast was expanded by its original creators to include Susan Blackwell and Heidi Blickenstaff. <\/p>\n

The 90-minute musical follows the story of Jeff and Hunter, two writers who learn of a new musical theatre festival with a fast-approaching deadline. Considered a love letter to the art of musical theatre, \u201c[title of show],\u201d opened on Broadway in 2008 and was nominated for a 2009 Tony Award under \u201cBest Book of a Musical.\u201d<\/a> <\/p>\n

NYFA’s student performances will be held at its New York City campus. Tickets are available online at nyfa.bpt.me<\/a>. For questions and inquiries, email mtrsvp@nyfa.edu. Show times include March 8, 2024, at 7:00 PM, March 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and March 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM. All showtimes listed are in Eastern Standard Time. <\/p>\n

\u201cOur musical theatre students never cease to amaze me with their commitment to our productions – and \u201c[title of show]\u2019 is no exception. Led by their director Jennifer Swiderski (Broadway\u2019s Mamma Mia and Drowsy Chaperone), they have created a world filled with every human emotion possible and give us a real glimpse into what it means to be an artist. The show itself is brilliantly written, filled with great music and a lot of heart – and we have had a wonderful time bringing it to life on our stage!\u201d <\/em>says the Chair of the Musical Theatre Department, Kristy Cates. <\/p>\n

NYFA\u2019s Musical Theatre department faculty includes Department Chair, Kristy Cates (Wicked, Finding Neverland, Charlie and Chocolate Factory); Ricardo Coke-Thomas (Book Of Mormon); Robert W. Schneider (Author: Fifty Key Musicals); Joshua Zecher-Ross (Be More Chill, Once Upon a One More Time); Karl Maier (Pippin); Kathy Calahan (Mary Poppins); Taylor Gordon (Radio City Spectacular); Michelle Potterf (Chicago, Crazy For You, Will Rogers Follies); Jennifer Swiderski (Mamma Mia, The Drowsy Chaperone); Nick Cartell (Les Miserables, Scandalous, Jesus Christ Superstar); Katie Adams (Wicked, Urinetown, Grease); Todd Buonopane (Spelling Bee, Grease, Cinderella, Chicago); Wysandria Woolsey (Parade, Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast); David Solomon (Tootsie, Side Show, 9-5, The Mystery of Edwin Drood); Stephen Nachamie (She Loves Me); Charissa Bertels: (If\/Then, A Christmas Story). <\/p>\n

At NYFA, students learn alongside these accomplished and award-winning industry professionals in hands-on classes as part of degree, 1- and 2-year, and short-term programs.<\/p>\n

Following a longstanding series of high-quality musical performances by NYFA students at the New York City campus, “[title of show]\u201d follows productions including \u201cOnce Upon a Mattress,\u201d \u201cThe Addams Family,\u201d \u201cHead Over Heels,\u201d \u201cStarting Here, Starting Now,\u201d \u201cDirty Rotten Scoundrels,\u201d \u201cSweeney Todd,\u201d and \u201cGodspell,\u201d among many more.<\/p>\n

NYFA\u2019s student and alum performance of \u201c[title of show]\u201d are carried out in agreement with Concord Theatricals<\/a>. See the show page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For those interested in studying musical theatre at NYFA, check out the school’s degrees, programs, short-term workshops, and teens and kids camps on the discipline page<\/a>. <\/p>\n

About NYFA<\/strong><\/p>\n

New York Film Academy (NYFA) is a leading film, media, and performing arts college that offers intensive undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificates, and workshops across a multitude of areas of study in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Gold Coast (Australia), Florence (Italy), Beijing (China), and more. NYFA also offers online programs to provide unparalleled “Hands-Online” education experiences that allow aspiring storytellers across the world to access valuable industry knowledge from anywhere. <\/p>\n

For more information, visit nyfa.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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