A Festival of New Musicals is being organized for Los Angeles in May/June of 2008.  A major force behind the festival is Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked”; ”Pippin”) and Jason Robert Brown (“13”; “Last Five Years”).  Looking at the events there will also be a showcase of MICHAEL JOHN LACHIUSA's new musical.  If you haven't investigated this highly evolved writer of "Hello Again", you really should.  Also a show which was premiered at the 2007 New York Musical Theatre Festival, "BRAIN FROM PLANET X" by Bruce Kimmel is also to be performed at the CHANCE THEATER.  When I saw this show, I admit I felt it a little dodgy and ponderous at times, but when that brain tap number began (An extremely bloated tap number that happens for little other reason then to increase the fun and pizazz), the show really took off and had me laughing enough to be enjoyable.  If you are in Los Angeles between May and June make sure and check out all the great things the Festival of New Musicals is offering including, masterclasses, readings and intimate performances.

For more info go to The Festival of New Musicals Los Angeles 2008