Musical Theatre Talk

LIVE from the TONYS EVE Cocktail Party

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 10:16:46 PDT

Today, I will host MUSICAL THEATRE TALK live from the TONY AWARDS Cocktail Party at 5:30 p.m. ET. Listen LIVE by... Calling in: 347-237-5224 Online: Musical Theatre Talk with Trish Causey Mobile app: m.blogtalkradio.com/musicltheatretalk TWEET your questions for the nominees to @TrishCausey! All replays are available on the Musical Theatre Talk website.

Another New Writing Gig

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:40:19 PST

Just another quick note, I have also been hired as a blogger for TheatreFace.com, the forum for aficionados of Stage Directions Magazine. I will write about Performing Arts, Vocal Study, and Stage Managing. Check out my first post which went live today -- the topic: Vocal Health During the Winter. Feel free to leave comments or questions! trish

New Writing Gigs

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:33:38 PST

Hey, everybody! I just wanted to give you an update on what's going on with "Musical Theatre Talk" and my (lack of) posting here. I have recently been hired as the Guide for Theatre for About.com, a New York Times company, to write about all things Broadway, Off-Broadway, professional regional theatre, and New York concerts and events. During that year-long hiring process, I had to focus on

BWAY: Sean Hayes to host TONY's

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Mon, 24 May 2010 11:03:37 PDT

Sean Hayes, former co-star of the hit show "Will and Grace," will host the Tony Awards on CBS on June 13, 2010. Sean is also nominated for Best Actor in a Musical for his work in the revival of PROMISES, PROMISES. Source: http://www.TonyAwards.com

55th DRAMA DESK AWARDS Winners (and Surprises)

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Mon, 24 May 2010 05:29:52 PDT

The 55th Drama Desk Awards handed a bevy of awards to the best in New York theatre last night. An unusal award, the Drama Desk Awards combine Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway together to arrive at the nominations for the best in the theatre as a whole. Hosted by legendary singer and Tony-winner, Patti LuPone, the awards were shown live online via TheatreMania.com. A running joke

Macy's Invites You to Sing Your Way to the Tony Awards

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Sun, 23 May 2010 17:02:35 PDT

Ever wanted to be surrounded by the best of Broadway all at once? Macy's and CBS want to hear YOU sing your Broadway best for a chance to win a trip to the 64th Annual Tony Awards in New York. The Tonys will be aired live on CBS, June 13th, at 8 pm EDT/ 7 pm CDT. Song Choices: "96,000" - IN THE HEIGHTS "Gimme, Gimme" - THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLE "Good Morning, Baltimore" - HAIRSPRAY "I’m Gonna

BWAY: Special TONY for NYPD

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Mon, 17 May 2010 13:17:59 PDT

The peeps at the Tony Awards announced today that they will award a Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre to the Midtown North and South New York City Police Precincts for outstanding service to Manhattan’s Theatre District. Though the NYPD was instrumental in protecting the Times Square Theatre District from the recent car bomb, it is the job they do everyday that earned the precints this

BWAY: PRISCILLA -- 2 out of 3 ain't bad

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Mon, 17 May 2010 12:11:50 PDT

The Broadway version of PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DESERT is another step closer to reality. Two of the three leads were announced to include HAIR's Will Swenson and West End version's Tony Sheldon. The release also said the move across the pond will have a go in Toronto before the big plunge on the Great White Way in Spring 2011. With LA CAGE, the upcoming HEDWIG, and now PRISCILLA, it will be

BWAY: FELA to launch European tour

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Mon, 17 May 2010 11:52:44 PDT

The mostly-dance exploration of activism and the Afrobeat, FELA!, will go on tour for at least 12 weeks in late 2011. Presented by the National Theatre of London, this tour will mark the European premiere of FELA! Nominated for 11 Tonys and a winner of an Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Choreographer (Bill T. Jones), FELA! has surprised everyone with its collection of awards, acclaim, and

BWAY: LA CAGE announces Nat'l Tour for 2011

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Mon, 17 May 2010 11:28:46 PDT

The production team of the smash Broadway hit, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, has announced a national tour based on the current revival to be launched in 2011. Currently nominated for 11 Tony Awards, this morning brought news that LA CAGE had garnered 4 Outer Critics Circle Awards, tying with MEMPHIS, for most wins. Composer Jerry Herman has been named the recipient of a special Drama Desk Award for his

OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE announces 2009-2010 awards

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Mon, 17 May 2010 09:49:31 PDT

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the recipients of the 2009-10 Awards. MEMPHIS and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES both won in 4 categories, with a shocking 3 unprecedented ties in the categories for "New Off-Broadway Musical," "Actress in a Musical," and "Choreographer. Movie stars Denzel Washington and Catherine Zeta-Jones won trophies for their work in FENCES and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC,

BLOG: R.I.P. Lena Horne

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Mon, 17 May 2010 09:01:59 PDT

Lena Horne was a Broadway performer before she ventured into Hollywood, singing and dancing in a litany of movie musicals. During World War II, she spoke out against the discrimination against black servicemen, and worked with leaders of the 1960's Civil Rights Movement, acting as a well-known star standing for change with Medgar Evers, John F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She won

AUDITION: Nat'l tour of SPRING AWAKENING

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:15:00 PDT

From Playbill.com: "NETworks is please to announce casting calls for the 2010-2011 Spring Awakening National Tour...This tour will begin rehearsals September 13, 2010. "Auditions will be held at Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY. Please prepare a short folk/alt. rock song. Bring sheet music, pianist will be provided. Bring a picture and resume. PLEASE NOTE: All

GUEST: Linda Eder, 04/16 @ 11a EDT/10a CDT

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:46:26 PDT

Singing sensation Linda Eder will be on "Musical Theatre Talk with Trish Causey" this Friday, April 16, at 11 a.m. EDT/ 10 a.m. CDT. Linda began her career winning Star Search for 12 weeks straight, then played the role of Lucy in Frank Wildhorn's JEKYLL & HYDE. She has performed concerts around the world and released several CD's featuring standards and new classics. To listen live, go to http:

Idina Menzel on GLEE's return tonight

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:36:27 PDT

The wait is over! After all the speculation, waiting, and tweeting, tonight is the night all GLeeks have been waiting for. The GLEE Club misfits have found their stride as they approach Nationals in the episode, "Hell-O." Featuring Idina Menzel, the premiere of GLEE tonight at 9:28/8:28c, after American Idol, on FOX.

GLEE holds open casting for 16-26 years olds

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:25:28 PDT

The producers of the hit show, GLEE, are searching high and low to fill the roles of high schools students for the upcoming season. Auditionees must be between the ages of 16-26 and submit a video to the GLEE AUDITIONS page on MySpace. The first minute should be an intro, and the next four minutes should be you belting your heart out. Then upload the video to http://www.myspace.com/

NEXT TO NORMAL wins Pulitzer

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:09:36 PDT

Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's Tony Award-winning musical, NEXT TO NORMAL, has been awarded the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. A landmark win, only eight musicals have won the Pultizer Prize for Drama, including, Stephen Sondheim's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE and Jonathan Larson's RENT. The rock musical explores a woman's journey to solve her mental illness issues on her own. Playing at the

GUEST: Dr. Kim Steinhauer - "Technology & Vocal Training" - 11 a EDT

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:39:03 PDT

Vocal researcher, Dr. Kim Steinhauer, will be on "Musical Theatre Talk with Trish Causey" to discuss "Technology & Vocal Training." If you don't have access to a good voice teacher in your area, buying a CD training system or taking lessons online may be the answer. With the digital age in full swing, the traditional methods of learning are facing new competition. To listen live, go to: http://

GUEST: Composer FRANK WILDHORN 04/09 @ 1pm EDT

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:47:48 PDT

JEKYLL & HYDE, SCARLET PIMPERNEL, THE CIVIL WAR, and WONDERLAND composer FRANK WILDHORN will be on "Musical Theatre Talk with Trish Causey" on Friday, 04/09, @ 1p EDT. To listen live online, go to: http://bit.ly/5kkhRz To call in, call 346-237-5224.

CD: Klea Blackhurst's AUTUMN IN NEW YORK

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:29:06 PDT

MTT guest and belter extraordinaire, Klea Blackhurst, reinvents the classics of the past by adding her own unique approach. An amazing musical instrument, Klea's voice has been heard in symphony halls and theatre around the world. A master of her craft, Klea Blackhurst is a force to be reckoned with. She is simply --- amazing.

BWAY: Cast album signing for LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:50:10 PDT

The Broadway cast album of Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC comes out on Tuesday. Starring theatre and screen legend Angela Lansbury and screen goddess Catherine Zeta-Jones. According to the website, "Come join Stephen Sondheim, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angela Lansbury, Alexander Hanson, and the cast of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC for a cast album signing event on the day of release. The signing

BLOG: SONY launches new site for Broadway showtunes!

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:19:59 PDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SONY MASTERWORKS LAUNCHES MASTERWORKSBROADWAY.COM A COMPREHENSIVE BROADWAY SITE “WHERE SHOW TUNES TAKE CENTER STAGE” SITE LIVE ON APRIL 1ST – KICKS OFF WITH 30-DAY SWEEPSTAKES SONY MASTERWORKS announces the launch of MASTERWORKSBROADWAY.COM – a comprehensive Broadway site “Where Show Tunes Take Center Stage.” A celebration and testament to America’s unique art form,

AUDITION: Producers of GLEE on the prowl

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:11:53 PDT

GLEE fans now have the chance of a lifetime to join the cast! GLEE was the surprise hit show of last season, bringing Musical Theatre back to the small screen in a big way. Now, the producers are scouring the internet for the newest cast member(s) that must be between the ages of 16-26. All you have to do is upload a video that has a 1 minute intro and 4 minutes of stellar showsopping singing,

BWAY: Hedwig Inching Toward Broadway?

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:52:50 PDT

John Cameron Mitchell, famous for his autobiographical musical revue, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, just might see the lights of the Great White Way in the Fall of 2010. The original film has become a cult classic, as did the previous stage incarnations, including a couple Off-Broadway stints. The first Broadway production of HEDWIG will feature JCM and his band, The Angry inch, as well as the

BLOG: Bway's HAIR turns 1 year old!

contact@musicaltheatretalk.com (Trish Causey) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:58:54 PDT

The Broadway revival of HAIR celebrated its 1st birthday yesterday. Featuring famous songs like, "The Age of Aquarius," HAIR is considered by some as the show that changed Musical Theatre from the classical singer & Vaudevillian gag book-musical to an experimental genre for theatrical works with music. In keeping with that hippies-love-everybody theme, you can choose to donate 5% of your ticket