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Teachers, let us help you!

  By russell44 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2021 Education, News, SEL

In these pandemic times, so many educators have struggles to include SEL programming in their classroom. Often, such lessons are a state requirement. If this sounds familiar to you, get in touch with us! Our musicals are only a part of what Thompson & Russell can provide. We also have… Continue reading

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The 2020 Season is Around the Corner!

  By russell44 November 15, 2019 November 15, 2019 A Knight at the Round Table, It Takes A Rainbow, Katrina the Shrew, Musicals, News

If you follow the Thompson & Russell Instagram feed, or the Facebook page, this will serve as a recap for you. (If you aren’t following one of both of these — like the page! Subscribe, join in!) Three encore performances of Thompson & Russell musicals are set for the year… Continue reading

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Cupid’s Bow at TRU’s Workshop Part 3

  By russell44 June 4, 2019 June 4, 2019 Cupid's Bow, Musicals, News
TRU Beginnings Part 3

From December 2018 to June 2019, Thompson & Russell have been working with Theater Resources Unlimited’s three-part program, “How to Write A Musical that Works.” The musical being presented was CUPID’S BOW. This past Sunday, June 2, Part 3 of the workshop was offered up: “Reckoning and Resolution” — namely,… Continue reading

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CUPID’S BOW performed

  By russell44 February 28, 2019 February 28, 2019 Cupid's Bow, Musicals, News
...always feature student artwork

February 21, 2019 saw another successful performance of Thompson & Russell’s CUPID’S BOW. Recently, the writing team has been presenting material from this show at workshops in New York. Still, it’s great to return to the original “home” of this show: Central School in East Hanover, NJ. Performed by that… Continue reading

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Both Thompson & Russell awarded by ASCAP

  By russell44 January 8, 2019 January 8, 2019 News

Both Emily and Rich received an American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Plus Award for 2018. Although they write musical theater as a team, they were each recognized individually for book & lyrics (Emily) and for music (Rich). The award is meant to recognize up-and-coming ASCAP members who… Continue reading

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Cupid’s Bow workshop at Theater Resources Unlimited

  By russell44 December 12, 2018 December 12, 2018 Cupid's Bow, Musicals, News

On Sunday, December 9, Thompson & Russell presented the opening 15 minutes of Cupid’s Bow to a panel of theater insiders and other musical theater writers. This was part of the Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) program, “How to Write A Musical That Works.” The presentation got really great feedback from… Continue reading

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“War of the Words” & “Rainbow” 2018

  By russell44 July 5, 2018 July 5, 2018 It Takes A Rainbow, News, War of the Words

Once again, the East Hanover Schools District (NJ) has done a wonderful job presenting Thompson & Russell musicals. On May 10, 2018, the 2nd Grade class of Frank J. Smith school presented “It Takes A Rainbow,” and on June 13, the 4th Grade class presented the Shakespeare adaptation, “War of… Continue reading

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New “Rainbow” nominations

  By russell44 May 16, 2018 May 16, 2018 It Takes A Rainbow, Musicals, News

The family musical It Takes A Rainbow has been nominated for two more awards! This award is a definitely a bit insider-y, so stick with us here… Emily Thompson and Richard Russell are clients of Tony Award winning producer Ken Davenport (Kinky Boots, Spring Awakening, Once on This Island, and… Continue reading

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To A Muse photos — 2018

  By russell44 March 5, 2018 March 5, 2018 Musicals, News, To A Muse
"Now, don't you wanna dance?"

The Fifth Grade of Central School Elementary in East Havover, NJ did an amazing job of presenting To A Muse on February 22, 2018. The kids not only act and sing throughout the show, they were also responsible for set design, and chipped in a lot with costumes, too. Here… Continue reading

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“To A Muse” returns!

  By russell44 January 12, 2018 January 12, 2018 Musicals, News, To A Muse

The 5th Grade Student Actors’s League of Arts and Drama (SALAD) will present the Thompson & Russell musical comedy, To A Muse, on February 22, 2018, at 6:30pm. Poor Theodore! He lacks the creative spark he desperately needs for a school project. When he jokingly prays to the nine muses… Continue reading

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      Teachers, let us help you!
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      The 2020 Season is Around the Corner!
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      Cupid's Bow at TRU's Workshop Part 3
    • CUPID'S BOW performed
      CUPID'S BOW performed
    • Both Thompson & Russell awarded by ASCAP
      Both Thompson & Russell awarded by ASCAP
    • Cupid's Bow workshop at Theater Resources Unlimited
      Cupid's Bow workshop at Theater Resources Unlimited
    • "War of the Words" & "Rainbow" 2018
      "War of the Words" & "Rainbow" 2018
    • New "Rainbow" nominations
      New "Rainbow" nominations
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      WAR OF THE WORDS has two new songs! Coming June 13
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      To A Muse photos — 2018
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