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Jan. 21: The Met’s Lunar New Year Festival: The Year of the Rabbit Lineup includes Alan Muraoka and “Sesame Street” Muppeteers Jen Barnhart and Pam Arciero

Jan. 21: The Met’s Lunar New Year Festival: The Year of the Rabbit Lineup includes Alan Muraoka and “Sesame Street” Muppeteers Jen Barnhart and Pam Arciero https://wp.me/p8ilTC-dEL Continue reading Jan. 21: The Met’s Lunar New Year Festival: The Year of the Rabbit Lineup includes Alan Muraoka and “Sesame Street” Muppeteers Jen Barnhart and Pam Arciero

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Olivia de Guzman, Blake Hackler, Christina Austin Lopez, Alex Organ, Tiffany Solano, Sally Nystuen Vahle and More Open in Dallas Theater Center’s CLUE Tonight; Performances through Sept. 25

Dallas Theater Center’s Clue, the first production of the 2022-2023 season at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, opens tonight. Clue is directed by Daytime Emmy Award-winning Alan Muraoka; who has appeared on “Sesame Street,” as well as directed, for more than 25 years. Viewers may recognize him as “Alan”, the beloved character who runs Mr. Hooper’s store. Clue, a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery based on … Continue reading Olivia de Guzman, Blake Hackler, Christina Austin Lopez, Alex Organ, Tiffany Solano, Sally Nystuen Vahle and More Open in Dallas Theater Center’s CLUE Tonight; Performances through Sept. 25

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“Sesame Street” Receives the 2022 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Children’s Programming for The “Family Day” Episode, Co-Directed by Alan Muraoka

Alan Muraoka shared the news that the Sesame Street “Family Day” episode that he co-directed and was featured in, had won the 2022 GLAAD Media Award for “Outstanding Children’s Programming” at The Hilton Midtown on May 06, 2022 in New York City. “The ‘Family Day’ episode of Sesame Street sends the simple and important message that families come in all forms and that love and acceptance … Continue reading “Sesame Street” Receives the 2022 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Children’s Programming for The “Family Day” Episode, Co-Directed by Alan Muraoka

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Dec. 12: Chelsea Table + Stage is Presenting Bistro Award Winner Elizabeth Ward Land’s STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE: The Songs of Linda Ronstadt with Special Guests Joel Waggoner, Sean McCourt and Madison Stratton

Chelsea Table + Stage is presenting Bistro Award winner Elizabeth Ward Land in concert with STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE: The Songs of Linda Ronstadt, on Sunday, December 12 at 7 pm. Chelsea Table + Stage is located at the Hilton Fashion District Hotel, 152 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001. Click here for tickets. STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE: The … Continue reading Dec. 12: Chelsea Table + Stage is Presenting Bistro Award Winner Elizabeth Ward Land’s STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE: The Songs of Linda Ronstadt with Special Guests Joel Waggoner, Sean McCourt and Madison Stratton

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Rep. Elizabeth Weight Presents Jason Ma with Special Citation from the Utah State Legislature Honoring the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of His Musical GOLD MOUNTAIN; Limited Run at West Valley Performing Arts Center Ends Run

There is nothing like going out with a bang and on a high note. Rep. Elizabeth Weight (D-District 31) presented two-time ASCAP Foundation Award recipient Jason Ma with his first Official Citation honoring the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s world premiere production of his original musical, Gold Mountain, for which he wrote the book, music and lyrics, before the evening performance at the West Valley Performing Arts Center … Continue reading Rep. Elizabeth Weight Presents Jason Ma with Special Citation from the Utah State Legislature Honoring the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of His Musical GOLD MOUNTAIN; Limited Run at West Valley Performing Arts Center Ends Run

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Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr. Ends Limited Run on November 20

The Utah Shakespeare Festival is presenting the world premiere production of Gold Mountain, an original musical by Jason Ma, in November of 2021. Alan Muraoka is directing, having been at the helm for multiple workshops, presentations, and concert versions of the piece since 2015. This marks a return to Utah for Gold Mountain. A staged concert, starring Broadway’s Ali Ewoldt(Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables), … Continue reading Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr. Ends Limited Run on November 20

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Photo Diary: Inside Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr.

Last week, I flew to Salt Lake City for the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s world premiere production of Gold Mountain, a new musical by two-time ASCAP Foundation Award recipient Jason Ma, currently playing a limited run through November 20 at the West Valley Performing Arts Center in West Valley City, UT. The world premiere of Gold Mountain, part of the Thrive 125 celebration of 125 years of Utah statehood, … Continue reading Photo Diary: Inside Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr.

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Photos: Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr.

The Utah Shakespeare Festival is presenting the world premiere production of Gold Mountain, an original musical by Jason Ma, in November of 2021. Alan Muraoka is  directing, having been at the helm for multiple workshops, presentations, and concert versions of the piece since 2015. This marks a return to Utah for Gold Mountain. A staged concert, starring Broadway’s Ali Ewoldt(Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables), … Continue reading Photos: Utah Shakespeare Festival’s World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr.

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Tony-Winning Utah Shakespeare Festival to Present World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr., Nov. 4-Nov. 20

The Utah Shakespeare Festival is presenting the world premiere production of Gold Mountain, an original musical by Jason Ma, in November of 2021. Alan Muraoka is slated to direct, having been at the helm for multiple workshops, presentations, and concert versions of the piece since 2015. This marks a return to Utah for Gold Mountain. A staged concert, starring Broadway’s Ali Ewoldt(Phantom of the Opera, … Continue reading Tony-Winning Utah Shakespeare Festival to Present World Premiere of Jason Ma’s GOLD MOUNTAIN Starring Ali Ewoldt and Jonny Lee Jr., Nov. 4-Nov. 20

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Photos: Bistro Award Winner Elizabeth Ward Land in Concert at The Green Room 42 with STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE- THE SONGS OF LINDA RONSTADT

Photos: Bistro Award Winner Elizabeth Ward Land in Concert at The Green Room 42 with STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE- THE SONGS OF LINDA RONSTADT https://wp.me/p8ilTC-aBv Continue reading Photos: Bistro Award Winner Elizabeth Ward Land in Concert at The Green Room 42 with STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE- THE SONGS OF LINDA RONSTADT

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