Welcome to another episode of NEW@NAMT: The Next Wave of Musical Theatre Writers, where we spotlight emerging talents reshaping the future of musical theatre. This week, host Jean-Paul Yovanoff is joined by co-host Shannon Burkett to interview Parisa Shahmir, the creator of the musical Medusa.
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Medusa
Director
Arpita Mukherjee
Music Director
Anessa Marie Scolpini
Cast
Jane Bruce, Adante Carter, Manik Choksi, Amy Jo Jo Jackson, Taylor Iman Jones, Alex Lugo, Constantine Maroulis and Maria Wirries
Directing Assistant
JuJu Jaworski
Genre & Style:
Folk
Synopsis
When you hear the name Medusa, what is the first thought that springs to mind? Mortal or Monster? Victim or Villain? Beguiler or Betrayed? This folk inspired, musical retelling of the ancient Greek myth, reclaims the narrative and gives Medusa the space to be the heroine of her own story.
By Kate McKeown
As the UK’s largest showcase of new musicals, BEAM is set to light up the Birmingham Hippodrome this May, Kate McKeown of Mercury Musical Developments sends us a guest piece to uncover how this groundbreaking biennial event is reshaping the musical theatre landscape. With live pitching days, dynamic networking and bold transatlantic collaborations on the agenda, Kate explains why BEAM isn’t just a showcase—it’s the future of new musical theatre.
National Alliance for Musical Theatre (Betsy King Militello, Executive Director) is thrilled to share additional casting and final details about the lineup for the 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).
Broadway’s Kate Baldwin, Julie Benko, Bobby Conte, Ben Fankhauser, Diana Huey, Kiana Kabeary, Jose Llana, Jaygee Macapugay, Constantine Maroulis and Many More Included in Initial Casting for the National Alliance for Musical Theatre 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals.
New York: National Alliance for Musical Theatre (Betsy King Militello, Executive Director) is proud to announce the directors & music directors for the 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which is slated to take place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).
October 24-25, 2024
Nearly 800 Producers & Presenters Anticipated to Attend Festival at New World Stages following NAMT Fall Conference
New York: National Alliance for Musical Theatre (Betsy King Militello, Executive Director) is excited to reveal the roster of new musicals for their 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which is slated to take place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).