Thanks to Robert Sokol at the San Francisco Examiner (I always expect Charles Foster Kane to pop up when I hear that name…) for a great “Show Me Yours” review. Calling it a “…rompin’ revue about romance…” he gets right to the heart of our New Musical Theater of San Francisco mission:

“If the big-box jukebox musicals leave you full but unsatisfied, you might want to try the creative and tuneful sampler “Show Me Yours” at the Alcove Theater…

Mr. Sokol gives a great summation of the show here: Show Me Yours Review in the SF Examiner.

Chloe Condon and Tom Reardon (Photo by John Doherty)

SHOW ME YOURS… is a fun and strikingly original musical. Each song by the players is truly compelling… these songs of innocence and experience by Pen and Piano – The Resident Writing Company of New Musical Theater of San Francisco really know how to put words together …it’s unlike anything that has ever been done on this new venue. The excellent singing by the cast just takes your breath away!

[Artistic Director Anne Nygren Doherty's group] …Paul James Frantz (Composer Lyricist). Jerome Gentes (Lyricist). Richard Hefner (Composer Lyricist). Richard Hefner (Composer, Lyricist) – Plus: Richard Isen – Richard Jennings, Sandy Kasten – Andrew Klein – Denise Wharmby’s and Pamela Winfrey. They certainly made the evening marvelous and touching… Hooray for “Pen and Piano”.

HERE IS THE STUNNING, EXCELLENT CAST! CHLOE CONDON – JACQUELINE DE MURO – TIM HOMSLEY – SHEELAGH MURPHY AND TOM REARDON. All in all, their renditions are dazzling and gripping! The enitre evening is inspiring and uplifting. You’ll feel good. DON’T MISS!

Read it all here.

Liked yesterday’s clip? Enjoy Sheelagh Murphy delivering this wonderful moment from Paul James Frantz’s “Come On In”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q542BHetW08

As you can see on the home page, our newest original musical revue, “Show Me Yours – Songs of Innocence and Experience” is open and underway! And it’s just great. We whipped out our… iPhones and grabbed some quick teaser clips from the show. Over the next few days, come on back to enjoy great moments like this one:

What’s in a name? Well, after careful soul searching and feedback from our rapidly growing fan base, our board has decided it’s time for ours to change – time for a name reflecting our unique mission here in the bay area and more. So welcome “The New Musical Theater of San Francisco” to our masthead. Too much to type into the address bar? “nmtsf.org” works just as well.

Thanks to one and all! Keep in tune, stay tuned and let’s sing a show tune!

AUDITIONS!  

Ben Prince, Helen LaRoche and Rana Weber rehearsing for the Not Quite Opera’s November 2012 “Round One Cabaret”

The excitement is building for Not Quite Opera’s upcoming THIRD edition of their wonderful “Round One” Cabaret series, playing here at the Alcove on November 9, 10, 16 and 17, 2012. Again, NQO brings you a cabaret style sampling of new works from San Francisco area authors and composers of musical theater. Directed by Jonathan F. Rosen with Music Direction by Ben Prince, this time we’ll enjoy an eclectic mix of songs mostly in the contemporary Broadway style.

Singer, Ernie Tovar, and Director, Jonathan Rosen, go over notes.

Among the eight new musicals represented are: “Scary, Scary Night” – a camp Halloween comedy, “In the Hands of the Raven,” a spiritual “dramedy” about coping with loss, “Uncle Sam’s Lament” – a contemporary American political satire.

The composers and lyricists (whose works were selected from dozens of submissions) are a who’s who of Bay Area rising talent: Peter Alexander, Billie Cox, Paul James Frantz, Richard Jennings, Bill Johnson, Sandy Kasten, Allison Lovejoy, Michael Lunsford and Peter Master. The ensemble consists of six talented performers, many of whom are staples of the local musical theater scene: David Bicha, Helen Laroche, Jihan Sibar, Ernie Tovar, Rana Weber, and Ted Zoldan.

See you soon!

Announcing auditions for singers for Not Quite Opera Productions’ Round One Cabaret, 3rd Edition!

Round One Cabaret is an evening of new songs by local writers and composers of musical theater.  This “Round” will feature new songs by Paul Franz, Sandy Kasten, Michael Lunsford, Peter Master, Billie Cox, Allison Lovejoy and Peter Alexander Welsh.  It will be directed by Jon Rosen, with music direction by Ben Prince.

The show will run 2 consecutive Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm - November 9/10 and 16/17 – at The Alcove Theater, 414 Mason Street, Ste 502, San Francisco, CA 94102.

Auditions will be on Saturday, September 8, from 10 am to 5pm, at The Alcove Theater.

Please bring a headshot and resume. Prepare an up-tempo song and a ballad. Monologues are not required, but if you would like to perform one, please prepare a 1-minute comic monologue. We may ask you to perform a cold reading from the show’s introductory and connective monologue/dialogue material (or possibly from a previous version of Round One). You may bring a CD for background music, or you may bring sheet music and we will provide an accompanist. Most of the music for this Round will be in the contemporary Broadway style.

Anne Nygren Doherty as "Sunshine" on Thursdays

Mary Gibboney as "Sunshine" on Fridays and Saturdays

We’re so grateful for the wonderful reception “Absolutely San Francisco” received in it’s long 2010 – 2011 run, that we’re bringing it back for a special encore! We’ve updated the show a little bit and we’re going to enjoy a chance to see author/composer Anne Nygren Doherty perform on Thursdays and the ever-vivacious Mary Gibboney on Fridays and Saturdays, all at 8pm in our upgraded 49-seat home (yes we have comfy new seats!)

As ever, enjoy a premium ticket with cabaret table and an “Absolutely San Francisco” recycled gift bag containing our special AbSan wine, a poster, CD’s of our music, TCHO Chocolates, coupons and free concessions!

For full-price and premium tickets click here – Brown Paper Tickets. Also check for discount tickets here – Goldstar – and here – TixBayArea. Groups, go to – Golden Gate Group Tickets. Hope to see you at the show!