New Musicals Network

 WELCOME!

Welcome to New Musicals Network. Our goal is to provide a site for anyone interested in the creation and promotion of new musical theatre works.

SNAPPY TITLE

COMING SOON - NEWS of the next SNAPPY TITLE event in SEPTEMBER 2010. We're planning some exciting new developments - watch this space!

On February 21st, comic legend BOBBY DAVRO was our special guest celebrity compere at Snappy Title:From the Heart.

SNAPPY TITLE: FROM THE HEART took place on Sunday 21st February 2010 at the Pigalle Club in Piccadilly. Just one week after Valentine's Day, can the magic of love linger on? This theme was explored in songs from new musicals by exciting new writers and performed by a host of West End professionals.

If you were not able to be present but would still like to donate to the Haiti Earthquake Appeal, click HERE to be redirected to the official DEC website, where you can make your donation.

Click HERE for some photos of the evening.

For a full cast list, click HERE.

READ about SNAPPY TITLE 1 and see the PHOTOS! Click HERE.

NMN would like to thank everyone who supported Snappy Title, our revue of new songs which launched our website. The evening was a great success, and a full report will appear very soon.All money raised will go to Mercury Musical Developments and the Actors' Benevolent Fund.

We had a fabulous line-up of eleven West End artists including Jon Boydon, Lucy May Barker, Richard Dempsey and Cassidy Janson.

Critics acclaim NMN's launch and Snappy Title
Click HERE

Click HERE for the full cast list.

Click HERE to join the Facebook group for Snappy Title

 MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SITE:

One unique feature of the site is that it’s a network – lots of the content is up to you! As we are “brand new”, not all the items listed are fully functional yet but eventually……..

……..Within this site you will find:

• NEWS – accurate and up-to-date reports about anything to do with new musicals. Who’s doing what and when. And you can upload your own items of news for inclusion on the site.
• FEATURED PRODUCTION – an in-depth look at a new musical, with exclusive interviews and pictures.
• NETWORK – the heart of NMN. Details of performers, composers, lyricists, writers – in fact anyone who has a passion for making new musicals happen.
• SIGN UP – both classes of membership are FREE. NMN BASIC is for those who want to keep in touch and receive email updates. NMN FULL is for those who want to network with other practitioners. Registration is required for both types of membership.
• YOUR NEW MUSICAL – do you have a musical to promote? Upload the details here for listing on the site. This facility is free.
• MUSICALS – a comprehensive list of new musicals.
• CALENDAR – details of upcoming performances of new works. Click on an event in the calendar to bring up more details.
• REVIEWS – read a review, upload a review.
• ABOUT US – what we do, why we do it, and who we are.

Remember – this is YOUR site! Please use it to upload your own details – and help us to keep it fresh by uploading news items and reviews. And if you have any suggestions for improving the site – please let us know!

Best wishes,

Peter and Katy Auker
New Musicals Network

IN THIS ISSUE

A STAGE KINDLY have recently redesigned their website, which now includes new audio and video media from their recent revue, BRAVO.

The studio audio recording may be streamed live by visiting the following webpage and clicking the play button the media player:

 MINMAY THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES “NORTHERN LINE”

It’s 6:15 and a teenaged girl from the Welsh countryside steps off the train at Paddington Station. She is alone, pregnant, and scared. Johnny gave her his address at the end of the tour and said to write, but she hasn’t heard anything. Little does she know that the address doesn’t exist, and her entire world will change by the end of the day...

Set in the Mid-1980’s, NORTHERN LINE is a new take on a continental classic. Adapted from the GIRPS Theatre classic LINIE 1 by Volker Ludwig (Book and Lyrics) and Birger Heymann (Score), NORTHERN LINE is a look at London through they eyes of an outsider as the city becomes a character. Part revue, part drama, NORTHERN LINE is a youth-oriented musical with a strong rock-pop score.

The original LINIE 1 is an international hit, becoming a mainstay of German repertoire for over 20 years and playing extended and repertory runs in Korea (15 years), India, Lithuania, and Spain. Unlike most musicals, international productions of LINIE 1 are extensively adapted to reflect local concerns, settings, and issues. Rarely seen in English since 1988, Minmay Theatre Company’s new adaptation will be the first time LINIE 1 has been localised for a British setting.

A translated score reading is scheduled for 10 January and will be music directed by Maggie Copeland (HEAR ME NOW, LAST CHOIR STANDING). Casting and audition details to be posted soon.

A behind the scenes look at this production will also be blogged for Broadwayworld.com’s West End division. Posts will begin shortly.

NORTHERN LINE is produced by Minmay Theatre Company under license from Verlag Autorenagentur GmbH. The London adaptation is by Jonathon Collis. The production’s website will be http://www.northernlinemusical.co.uk/

MY LAND'S SHORE

In preparation for the upcoming release of the full studio recording of MY LAND'S SHORE (which will hopefully have been completed by March 2010), Chris Orton has put together a "teaser" on Youtube:
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXjr3Mj88dg

A song  from My Land's Shore was featured in our launch event, Snappy Title in September.

Bluebird

New British musical marks the 70th Anniversary of World War 2 with Phantom star RAMIN KARIMLOO and BBC stars SARAH LARK & ABI FINLEY  
 
A host of West End stars, including the current Phantom, will feature on a brand new musical album, Bluebird, from composer Gareth Peter. The album hit musical theatre shops in three countries on Wednesday September 16th 2009 marking the 70th anniversary of the start of WW2.

More info HERE

 A Song For Europe

Original cast album available from Dress Circle from August 3rd.
Orchestral backing tracks and/or musical score available on request.
 
Video of show available late September.
Click HERE for more information about the musical.

Austentatious

You'll be able to read all about the new musical which recently sold out at the Landor Theatre, Austentatious, with exclusive interviews and pictures. Click HERE.

Lucy Mills in Austentatious
(Photo: Michael McAdam)