Easter Mysteries was on ABC TV this spring!
Each ABC affiliate chose if and when to air it in a 60 day window, which started February 12.
What: The Sound of Music - A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien, is currently on tour across North America! The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp.
Directed by Jack O'Brien
Musical Supervision by Andy Einhorn
Choreography by Danny Mefford
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
When/Where: Anna was on tour from August 17, 2015 (starting in Ft Worth, Texas) until its closing in July of 2017. Anna starred as Maria in San Diego, CA and Tucson, AZ.
What: Rock and A Hard Place - This exciting new musical merges pop, country, punk, alternative rock, and traditional theatre to tell the story of Will and Jemma, an Austin-based father and daughter musical duo grappling with the loss of their mother/wife. After accidentally being discovered at South x Southwest by a top indie record label based in Brooklyn, Will and Jemma are given the chance to make their dreams a reality. This coming of age story touches on falling in love, overcoming grief, and most importantly, finding your voice.
Book by Michael Kerr
Music/Lyrics by Sami Horneff
Produced by Melissa Edelblum and Gregory Davis
Music Directed by Michael Liepper
When/Where: The Players Theatre on Monday, July 18th. A fully staged workshop production is aimed for early 2017.
What: Easter Mysteries - a modern take on medieval mystery plays set to music. Following highly successful Holy Week concert presentations in NYC, this film adaptation of the oratorio aims to bring the piece to an international audience within the faith-based community as well as to interfaith lovers of Broadway and classical music.
Directed by Daniel Goldstein
Music/Lyrics/Book by John O'Boyle
When/Where: Shot in front of a live audience in NYC at the end of October. The film was released in theaters around the US on March 22nd, 2016.
