David Loud

Review: SING HAPPY! at 92NY Overflows with Kander & Ebb Treats
by Rob Lester - Jun 2, 2025

Lyrics & Lyricists celebrate and examine Kander & Ebb's work with one final performance June 2 at 7 pm. This production deserves to move. Its talent is full of that quality the team wrote about as in their score for Chicago: CLASS!

Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff and More to Join SING HAPPY! at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

Music director David Loud is leading a celebration of Kander and Ebb's remarkable partnership and the music it gave us at 92NY. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

New York Festival Of Song Presents LE TOUR DE FRANCE In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

New York Festival of Song will kick off its first concert of the new year with Le tour de France on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center. 

Live-Capture Performance of THE MERRILY CHAPTERS to be Screened in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

Open Jar Studios and Stage Door Foundation will present an exclusive opportunity to view the live-capture performance of THE MERRILY CHAPTERS the true story of how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. Learn more.

Karen Ziemba to Star in MASTER CLASS at Riverside Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

Riverside Theatre has revealed the first production of the 2024-2025 Waxlax Stage season, Terrence McNally’s Master Class starring Tony Award-winning actress Karen Ziemba. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Meet the Next On Stage Finalists: Elijah V. Ramos
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 3, 2025

We are getting to know the Next on Stage Season 5 Top 3. Meet College contestant Elijah V. Ramos from San Jose, California.

20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!

Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024

The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.

Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!

Kelli O'Hara, Alex Newell & More to Star in Lyrics & Lyricists 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

The 92nd Street Y, New York has revealed the new Lyrics & Lyricists season and a slate of American Songbook concerts. Learn how to purchase tickets.

VIDEO: First Look at Reimagined NINE at Manhattan School of Music
by Joshua Wright - Mar 22, 2024

Get a behind the scenes look at the reimagined production of Nine which runs this weekend at the Manhattan School of Music. The production features direction by Eugenio Contenti, music direction by David Loud, and choreography by Lorna Ventura.

Despite Listings From National Chains, RAGTIME Reunion Concert Not Coming To Movie Theaters Next Month
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2024

BroadwayWorld has learned that despite listings on multiple national chains' websites including AMC, Regal, and via Fandango - the Ragtime Reunion Concert recording will not be released in movie theaters on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024.

New York Festival Of Song Presents ALL TOGETHER NOW At Merkin Hall, February 21
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2024

New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, collaborates with Young Concert Artists (YCA) in All Together Now on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. at the Kaufman Music Center's Merkin Hall.

19th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented To Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2023

The 19th Annual Fred Ebb Award will be presented to Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG: A [Backwards] History of Old Friends
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2023

Go inside the complete history of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along, playing at Broadway's Hudson Theatre now!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording to be Released on 2-Disc CD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023

NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Original Broadway Cast Recording will be available on 2-disc CD on Friday, September 15.

Interview: Theatre Life with Francis Jue
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 23, 2023

Today’s subject Francis Jue is currently living his theatre life performing the role of Duch in Cambodian Rock Band at Arena Stage. The production continues through August 27th in Arena’s Kreeger Theater space. The production will then continue without Jue on to Seattle’s ACT Contemporary Theatre as a co- production with 5th Avenue Theatre.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK Will Close Next Weekend
by Team BWW - Jul 23, 2023

This is the final week to see NEW YORK, NEW YORK, the Tony Award-winning musical (Best Scenic Design of a Musical-Beowulf Boritt) that features music and lyrics by John Kander & Fred Ebb, a book written by David Thompson, co-written by Sharon Washington, with additional lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman.  NEW YORK, NEW YORK will play its final performance Sunday, July 30 at 3pm, having played 33 preview and 110 regular performances.

Contra Costa Civic Theatre to Present SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 12, 2023

Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) will launch its 2023-24 season with Sondheim on Sondheim, a captivating musical revue that delves into the life and artistry of one of the greatest composers in American musical theater history, Stephen Sondheim, from August 25 through September 10. 

Listen: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2023

NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Original Broadway Cast Recording is available in digital and streaming formats now!