This organization is so important for getting new works out to audiences. It's wonderful to see fresh, creative ideas and the talent is first rate. Watching the performances in intimate settings is another plus. No other organization is doing this work at such a professional level on such a small budget.
Review from Guidestar
We at Theater League are proud to be among the sponsors of NYMF's annal Festival. There is no better or more open-source an opportunity for new composer, lyricist and book writer teams to get their work in front of supportive yet demanding audiences than NYMF. At the same time, NYMF has created a buzz for new musicals and a celebration of the work that has become a welcome part of the Fall theater season-- and all for less than the operating nut on two weeks of SPIDERMAN!
As a donor, I especially appreciate the bang for the buck we get out of our NYMF contribution. These guys and gals work their asses off putting on all of these shows (and keeping the flame burning the year round). I'm tired of opening up not-for-profit theater programs and reading the lists of third assistant marketing directors-- more admin staff than artists. With NYMF, our funds are going to the creatives and artists-- the way it's supposed to be.
Carry on, NYMFers.
Review from Guidestar
I discovered the NY Musical Play Festival (NYMF) three years ago. I saw 4 or 5 shows and was surprised at their professionalism and overall quality. Two years ago I looked forward to the festival and purchased a package of tickets and saw 12 shows. The quality again was incredible. The stars that were involved in various productions were previous Tony winners and nominees. I was actually lucky enough to see in the audience one Saturday afternoon, Celeste Holme, the original Ado Annie in Oklahoma, sitting in the front row watching a rather more racey version of that story. One weekend that year I saw one show on Friday night and three on the Saturday and Sunday. Heading to the theater for my seventh show at 8 PM on Sunday, I wondered if a seventh show would be such an overload that I was just wating my time. I enjoyed that late Sunday night show if not more at least as much as the previous six. A true testament to the quality of this festival. Last year I became a Patron which entitled me to 30 tickets. I am happy to say that I was able to see 18 shows and recommended a number of them to my friends who also have become converts. NYMF is an incredible festival, full of talented writers (book, composer, lyricists); scenery in many of the shows is top notch and actors are Tony winning caliber. The running of the festival is professional and considering the magnitude of the undertaking is phenomenal.
Fantastic organization. Became involved with the organization at the urging of a friend, and was pleasantly surprised, not only with quality of ther work at the festival, but also the depth of support for the organization in the theater community.