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Original works and works-in-progress by composer-lyricist-playwright Howard Beckerman and collaborations of other artists, musicians, and musical theater writers. Through after-the-show discussions, audiences have a chance to question the theater artists and to share their responses to new works-in-progress. Project participants include a company of veteran musical theater performers, directors, producers, educators, consultants, and audiences.
The American musical has been a unique contribution to the world of theater arts. THE NEW MUSICALS PROJECT of Heartworks International builds on this tradition, nurtures this art form, and gives our audiences the opportunity to offer input and help shape a new generation of American musicals.
Since 2011, Heartworks International has donated rights-free properties from its New Musicals Project catalogue to Worldwide Voices for use at PATCHOGUE THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. Heartworks International is dedicated to encouraging the development of original musical theatre for the Long Island community.
LIFE AFTER LIFE: A Heavenly New Musical is the musical journey of two souls who get the opportunity to be guardian angels to the loved ones they leave behind. A troupe of angels guides them and entertains us along the way.
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THE SHOW OF YOUR DREAMS: The Musicals of Howard Beckerman presents a theatrical retrospective of works by the veteran New York composer, lyricist, and language educator.
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ARTSPACE: The Musical is a new revue of original songs by several musicians, all inspired by visual artwork created by the artists-residents of ArtSpace Patchogue.
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MARRIED IN THE SUBURBS is a Long Island themed show about reviving personal ambitions after marriage and children.
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VERSAILLES is an original musical based loosely on the French Revolution. Historical and fictional characters appear together. Any resemblance between fictional characters and persons living or dead is coincidental.
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HALLOWEEN AT BELVEDERE is a holiday musical for all ages.
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BULLIES & BANANAS/PELEONES Y GUINEOS is a bilingual children's musical.
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THE SEDUCTION OF JUDITH is a collaboration with Linda Beckerman.
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GIVE & TAKE is a multi-generational revue and collaboration with writer Michael Romanelli
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ANGELS is a lighthearted exploration of life after life.
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HEARTWORKS: Inspirations for English as a Second Language is an innovative English language-learning program.
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