Lippi: Pittore d’ Amore – Latest News

After five years of writing and re writing, creating some 20 odd drafts, 28 songs recorded (and counting), along with a wading through a pile of research, Lippi The Musical is on the move.  The York Theatre Developmental Read program has invited the show to New York City for a full length directed read in front of some 200 Broadway veterans: theater goers, producers, potential backers, etc. The read will take place early 2010.

The York Theatre Developmental Read program

The York Theatre Developmental Read program is unique. Founded in 1969, this program has birthed dozens of successful Broadway and off Broadway musicals. The York folks are committed to developing and producing new musical theater projects and their track record is remarkable. “Avenue Q”, “Summer of ’42”, “Harold and Maud”, “Bush Is Bad”, and “Musical Of Musicals” are some of the shows that have recently been nurtured through their exposure at the York. Some 40 reads a year – all musicals – are performed at the York.  And more than 60 shows have enjoyed full productions at this cozy, off Broadway venue.  In 2006 they were presented with a special Drama Desk award for their unique and impressive record of incubating and launching new musical theater works.

Veteran Stage Director Joins the Lippi Musical

An invitation to the York program is blessing for any new work. So a new team has been formed to guide Lippi through the developmental read process in New York. Veteran Stage Director Tod Booth has joined with author and composer Ken Sutherland to form a unit that will help shape the show for the Broadway audience. They are looking for a dynamite Music Director/Pianist to complete the team for the York Theatre developmental read.