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Correction: A Musical About Self-Discovery Through Music | NYFA 2024 New Works Show “Paper Valley” to Stir Audiences this April

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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The show is part of the school’s long-standing “New Works Series” and is open to the public.

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  • The show is part of the school’s long-standing “New Works Series” and is open to the public.
  • The emotional journey follows Kate as she faces old memories, tough truths, and self-discovery through music.
  • The 2024 “New Works Series” is a long-standing series of original works created and performed by the New York City campus students of the NYFA Musical Theatre department.
  • For those interested in learning about studying musical theatre at NYFA, check out the school's degrees, programs, short-term workshops, and teens and kids camps on the musical theatre discipline page .

A Musical About Self-Discovery Through Music: NYFA 2024 New Works Show “Paper Valley” to Stir Audiences this April

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The show is part of the school’s long-standing “New Works Series” and is open to the public.

Key Points: 
  • The show is part of the school’s long-standing “New Works Series” and is open to the public.
  • The emotional journey follows Kate as she faces old memories, tough truths, and self-discovery through music.
  • The 2024 “New Works Series” is a long-standing series of original works created and performed by the New York City campus students of the NYFA Musical Theatre department.
  • For those interested in learning about studying musical theatre at NYFA, check out the school's degrees, programs, short-term workshops, and teens and kids camps on the musical theatre discipline page .

New York Film Academy Musical Theatre Students to Give an Unforgettable Performance in the Musical "[title of show]"

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Additionally, musical theatre is offered as a concentration as part of the NYFA's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Media .

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  • Additionally, musical theatre is offered as a concentration as part of the NYFA's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Media .
  • Originally published as a book, “[title of show]” was written by Hunter Bell and adapted for the stage by Jeff Bowen.
  • The 90-minute musical follows the story of Jeff and Hunter, two writers who learn of a new musical theatre festival with a fast-approaching deadline.
  • “Our musical theatre students never cease to amaze me with their commitment to our productions - and “[title of show]’ is no exception.

New York Film Academy Musical Theatre BFA Students and Alums Perform ‘Once Upon a Mattress’

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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Performances were conducted by students of the BFA program alongside current students and alums of the academy’s long-standing 1 and 2-Year Programs in Musical Theatre .

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  • Performances were conducted by students of the BFA program alongside current students and alums of the academy’s long-standing 1 and 2-Year Programs in Musical Theatre .
  • The musical comedy “Once Upon a Mattress” is an adaptation of the nineteenth-century fairytale “The Princess and the Pea” by Hans Christian Anderson.
  • Performing in the ensemble alongside BFA students was Mario Greiner, a recent graduate of NYFA’s long-standing 2-Year Musical Theatre program in New York City .
  • Following a longstanding series of high-quality musical performances by students of the Musical Theatre program at the New York City campus, “Once Upon a Mattress” marks the first performance by the BFA students.

AMDA Students Continue To Shine on Playbill's Big 10 List

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Playbill's Big 10 List of the Most Represented Colleges on Broadway is published annually, and includes a list of graduates from each college who performed on Broadway that season.

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  • Playbill's Big 10 List of the Most Represented Colleges on Broadway is published annually, and includes a list of graduates from each college who performed on Broadway that season.
  • The continued success of AMDA alumni can be attributed to the industry-focused professional training provided on AMDA's New York and Hollywood campuses.
  • With a world renowned faculty supporting students on their creative journey in the classroom and beyond, they learn to perfect their craft and graduate with full academic and industry knowledge.
  • Playbill's list once again establishes AMDA as a premier performing arts college with training in musical theatre, acting, acting for camera, dance, and performing arts.

FFRF ad in Utah daily urges 'ban bible, Book of Mormon'

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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"If the state of Utah and its school boards insist on censoring 'sensitive' material in our public schools," the FFRF ad states, "then they must start with the bible and Book of Mormon."

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  • "If the state of Utah and its school boards insist on censoring 'sensitive' material in our public schools," the FFRF ad states, "then they must start with the bible and Book of Mormon."
  • Book of Mormon passages on concubines, polygamy and raping and killing war prisoners are likewise unsuitable.
  • FFRF maintains the district did not go far enough and is prodding Davis County Schools to remove bibles from all school libraries.
  • "This is a case of being careful what you wish for," comments FFRF Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor.

Bay Area Theatre Week Returns to Increase Performing Arts Accessibility

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Bay Area Theatre Week, a performing arts celebration spotlighting dynamic musicals, award-winning plays, and theatrical events happening in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and surrounding areas, makes its return May 17 through June 4.

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  • Bay Area Theatre Week, a performing arts celebration spotlighting dynamic musicals, award-winning plays, and theatrical events happening in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and surrounding areas, makes its return May 17 through June 4.
  • Through strategic performance arts partnerships, Bay Area Theatre Week aims to democratize access to the arts and bring new audiences to these types of performances.
  • The theatre and community initiative is additionally supported by participating partner Theatre Bay Area — whose membership includes more than 170 local theatre organizations across the Bay Area.
  • “We are so lucky the Bay Area has such a rich and diverse theatrical landscape that boasts an abundance of theatre productions throughout the year, including experimental, cutting edge shows to dazzling stage productions,” said Sean Fenton, Executive Director at Theatre Bay Area.

  TodayTix Group Announces Massive Holiday Promotions Across TodayTix, Goldstar, and Show-Score

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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TodayTix Group , the global e-commerce leader for cultural experiences, today unveiled massive holiday promotions and exciting news across its companies TodayTix , Goldstar , and Show-Score .

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  • TodayTix Group , the global e-commerce leader for cultural experiences, today unveiled massive holiday promotions and exciting news across its companies TodayTix , Goldstar , and Show-Score .
  • Nothing beats attending a live event and we hope that these promotions will help people truly enjoy their holiday season and experience something magical.
  • TodayTix has created the opportunity for people to see these shows at a phenomenal value and celebrate the holidays by supporting New York theatre.
  • Also, TodayTix Presents announced four holiday cabaret-style concerts at The Paradise Club with Emmy Award Winner Julianne Hough.

Critically Acclaimed Bluegrass Musical Comedy is Making the Jump From Stage to Screen

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Drawing comparisons to Book of Mormon, Avenue Q, and Once, among other musicals, Paradise, a Town of Sinners & Saints is a bluegrass musical comedy where good and evil fight for the soul of a dried-up coal mining town.

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  • Drawing comparisons to Book of Mormon, Avenue Q, and Once, among other musicals, Paradise, a Town of Sinners & Saints is a bluegrass musical comedy where good and evil fight for the soul of a dried-up coal mining town.
  • One of the complaints I've heard from those who claim they don't like musicals is that the songs are too long.
  • "It's an irreverent, heartfelt bluegrass comedy that brings everyone together."
  • Paradise, a Town of Sinners & Saints is now in post-production and is expected to be released in 2023.

Prestigious Broadway Rising Stars Event Selects AMDA College Graduates to Perform in New York City on July 18, 2022

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AMDA graduates Lily Arriaga, Jared Goodwin, Hannah Faith Marshall, Isaiah Mayhew, Erika Nicole Mesa, and Henry O'Connell will be participating in this national showcase of the Top Musical Theatre students on Monday, July 18, 2022 at The Town Hall in New York City.

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  • AMDA College of the Performing Arts Sends Six Recent Graduates to The Town Hall in New York City for the First Broadway Rising Stars Event in Three Years.
  • AMDA College Sends Six Graduates to The Town Hall in New York City for First Broadway Rising Stars Event in Three Years.
  • Broadway Rising Stars is a prestigious national showcase that introduces New York audiences to the next generation of emerging talent from the most acclaimed performing arts institutions in higher education.
  • AMDA College of the Performing Arts has campuses in the two entertainment capitals of the world: New York City and Hollywood.