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﷯We are honored and thrilled that the Broadway revival of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND has received 8 Tony Award nominations including Best Revival of a Musical. Best Revival of a Musical Best Leading Actress in a Musical - Hailey Kilgore Best Director of a Musical - Michael Arden Best Scenic Design of a Musical - Dane Laffrey Best Costume Design of a Musical - Clint Ramos Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer Best Orchestrations - AnnMarie Milazzo & Michael Starobin Best Sound Design in a Musical - Peter Hylenski These 8 Tony Award nominations join our 7 Drama Desk Award nominations, 6 Outer Critics Circle Awards nominations, 3 Drama League Award nominations and 3 Chita Rivera Award nominations. Be sure to cheer on ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, now at the Circle In The Square in New York City, and on the live CBS Tony Awards broadcast on Sunday, June 10 at 8 PM ET.

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﷯“Anastasia” is currently running to packed houses and thrilled audiences at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theater. CLICK HERE for tickets and info: Inspired by Twentieth Century Fox’s classic films, this original stage musical transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. ANASTASIA has a new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics), and features several songs from the beloved 1997 animated film “Anastasia,” including Ahrens and Flaherty’s Oscar-nominated hit, “Journey to the Past.” Book is by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, and direction by Tony Award® winner Darko Tresnjak. “A MONSTER HIT" " -New York Times “STUNNINGLY STAGED, EMOTIONALLY RICH AND EXPERTLY CRAFTED " -Variety “ANASTASIA IS THE REAL THING! Fantastical, intelligent, well-crafted, exhilarating and full of surprises, it deserves a coronation..” -Wall Street Journal “A SERIOUS HIT! BROADWAY’S GOT A BRIGHT NEW STAR- ITS NAME IS ANASTASIA.” NBC-TV Visit MUSIC>THEATRE on this website for more information, clips and pictures. Visit CD-DVD-PRINT> for links to the "Anastasia" Broadway Cast Recording and the Sheet Music Songbook Follow ANASTASIA on Facebook for the latest news.

﷯Seattle’s Fifth Avenue Theater has announced the West Coast Premiere of Ahrens and Flaherty’s original musical “Little Dancer.” The musical premiered to acclaim at the Kennedy Center, starring New York City Ballet principal dancer, Tiler Peck. It tells the story of an unknown ballerina who poses for a noted artist and becomes the most famous dancer in the world. To read more about “Little Dancer’s” West Coast premiere, click here: To read more about the show, and to see video interviews and the trailer, follow these links: Facebook: Video Interviews: Trailer:

﷯“ONCE ON THIS ISLAND,” Ahrens and Flaherty’s first Broadway show, is now up and running once again on Broadway! This exciting revival opened to rave reviews last December at Circle in the Square Theater. Direction is by Tony-nominee Michael Arden (“Spring Awakening”), choreography by Camille A. Brown, with new orchestrations by Michael Starobin and AnnMarie Milazzo. "RAVISHING! WHAT A DELIGHT IT IS TO ENTER THE WORLD OF "ONCE ON THIS ISLAND." -Jesse Green, New York Times “JUST WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW-INSPIRED AND UPLIFTING! LYNN AHRENS' AND STEPHEN FLAHERTY'S LUSH AND LOVELY MUSICAL FABLE ABOUT THE ENDURING FORCE OF TRUE LOVE." -Marilyn Stasio, Variety "A BEWITCHING MUSICAL THAT CELEBRATES LOVE, RESILIENCE AND THE SPIRIT OF HOPE." -Joe Dziemianowicz, Daily News "IMAGINATIVE AND DYNAMIC! YOU'LL FEEL ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH." - Adam Feldman, Time Out "GLORIOUS AND TIMELY! A JOYFUL NOISE THUNDERS THROUGH THE THEATER!" - Jeremy Gerard, Deadline "JUST WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW-INSPIRED AND EXHILARATING THEATER! IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST! - Roma Torre, New York One For tickets and more information please visit Read the New York Times review here: To see the show trailer click here: For videos and interviews click here:

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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND receives 8 Tony Award nominations including Best Revival of a Musical!

“Anastasia" Now On Broadway.

“Little Dancer” Announces West Coast Premiere.

“Once On This Island” Now On Broadway.

Ahrens and Flaherty Receive Sardi’s Portraits!