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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Midtown International Theater Festival awards “Rainbow” with Best Music NEW YORK — The Midtown International Theater Festival recently recognized It Takes A Rainbow with 5 festival nominations. With over 80 shows presented during the Summer 2017 festival, Richard D. Russell’s compositions for the show were singled out for Best Music.… Continue reading
Presented at the Summer 2017 Midtown International Theatre Festival in New York, It Takes A Rainbow earned 5 nominations for their annual awards! The show was eligible in 16 categories. The nominees: Best Ensemble Best Playwright for a Full-Length or Musical (Emily Clare Thompson) Best Music (Richard D. Russell) Best… Continue reading
Outerstage, an online theater magazine, has published a rave review of It Takes A Rainbow at the Midtown International Theatre Festival. The reviewer writes: The direction was energetic and crisp, the script was captivating. Not only is this a play for kids but it is also for adults… I personally… Continue reading
