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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. The show stars Christy Altomare as Anya, Derek Klena as Dmitry, Ramin Karimloo as Gleb, Caroline O’Connor as Lily, John Bolton as Vlad and Mary Beth Peil as the Dowager Empress. “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. Follow ANASTASIA on Facebook for the latest news.

﷯A staged reading of Ahrens and Flaherty’s original musical “Little Dancer” was presented this October before invited audiences. 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 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, premiered on Broadway in 1990, and is now slated for its Broadway revival! This exciting new take on our “Caribbean fairytale” begins previews at Circle in the Square this November, directed by Tony-nominee Michael Arden (“Spring Awakening”), choreographed by Camille A. Brown, with exciting new vocal arrangements by AnnMarie Milazzo and new orchestrations by Michael Starobin. For tickets and more information please visit Read the New York Times announcement here: Read the Playbill article here:

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﷯“My Favorite Year” was first produced on Broadway by Lincoln Center Theatre in 1992. To celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary this year, we’re delighted to announce that we’ll be performing a concert version of the show for two performances on October 8th at Feinsteion’s/54 Below. The performances will feature a newly-revised version of the show, directed by Dan Knechges and starring Doug Sills as Alan Swann and Adam Chanler-Berat as Benjy Stone. Also starring Richard Kind, Carolee Carmello and Caroline O’Connor. For tickets and show times click here.

“Anastasia" Opens On Broadway.

“Little Dancer” Leaps Ahead.

“Once On This Island” Aims for Broadway.

“Anastasia” Original Broadway Cast Recording and Sheet Music Songbook now available.

25th Anniversary Celebration of “My Favorite Year”!