Eric Schorr

I SING THE RISING SEA to Make World Premiere at Virginia Stage This Fall

Commissioned through Virginia Stage Company's American Soil Series, I Sing the Rising Sea is a story of special regional interest written by the coauthor of Frog Kiss, Eric Schorr. In collaboration with ODURep, it tells the sweeping story of sea level rise that flows through generations and across continents - from the shores of Virginia to Japan and Antarctica. Scientists, soldiers, poets, and lovers strive to understand and master the power of the oceans that connect us all.

I SING THE RISING SEA Makes World Premiere at Virginia Stage Tonight

Commissioned through Virginia Stage Company's American Soil Series, I Sing the Rising Sea is a story of special regional interest written by the coauthor of Frog Kiss, Eric Schorr. In collaboration with ODURep, it tells the sweeping story of sea level rise that flows through generations and across continents - from the shores of Virginia to Japan and Antarctica. Scientists, soldiers, poets, and lovers strive to understand and master the power of the oceans that connect us all.

I SING THE RISING SEA to Make World Premiere at Virginia Stage This Fall

Commissioned through Virginia Stage Company's American Soil Series, I Sing the Rising Sea is a story of special regional interest written by the coauthor of Frog Kiss, Eric Schorr. In collaboration with ODURep, it tells the sweeping story of sea level rise that flows through generations and across continents - from the shores of Virginia to Japan and Antarctica. Scientists, soldiers, poets, and lovers strive to understand and master the power of the oceans that connect us all.

Virginia Stage Company Sets 2016-17 Season

Virginia Stage Company is excited to announce their next season, which will see two world premiers, two musicals, and the Grand Reopening of the Wells Theatre after a $4 million renovation.

BWW Reviews: TOKIO CONFIDENTIAL Original Studio Cast Recording

Tokio Confidential is a chamber musical that played at Atlantic Stage 2 in New York back in February 2012. The story follows Isabella who travels to Japan in 1879 as a tribute to her late husband. On arrival, she meets a charismatic stranger who introduces her to the secreted pleasures found within the city. This involves Isabella being introduced to Horiyoshi, one of the most skilled and anticipated tattoo artists in Japan whom she strikes a fascinating relationship with.

TOKIO CONFIDENTIAL Recording, Featuring Jill Paice & Telly Leung, Released Today

The recording of TOKIO CONFIDENTIAL, a new musical with words and music by Eric Schorr that had its Off-Broadway world premiere in 2012, will be released by Broadway Records and is now available for pre-order on the Broadway Records website at www.broadwayrecords.com/cds/tokio-confidential and select retailers. The album will be released on CD and digitally today, May 12, 2015.

TOKIO CONFIDENTIAL Recording, Featuring Jill Paice & Telly Leung, Set for Release Next Month

The recording of TOKIO CONFIDENTIAL, a new musical with words and music by Eric Schorr that had its Off-Broadway world premiere in 2012, will be released by Broadway Records and is now available for pre-order on the Broadway Records website at http://www.broadwayrecords.com/cds/tokio-confidential and select retailers. The album will be released on CD and digitally on May 12, 2015.

Virginia Stage Company to Premiere New Musical by Eric Schorr as Part of 2015-16 Season

Nearly two years ago in 2013, Virginia Stage Company (VSC) commissioned New York playwright and composer Eric Schorr to write a musical about the sea level crisis in Norfolk and beyond as the fifth play in the Company's American Soil Series. After holding extensive interviews with area residents and conducting further research, Schorr has now written a powerful musical that will receive its world premiere in VSC's 2015-16 season.

TV Exclusive: Curtis Holbrook & FROG KISS Release 'Hop' Parody!

Virginia Stage Company recently presented the new pre-Broadway musical Frog Kiss at the Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. In the video below, Curtis Holbrook & the cast of Frog Kiss parody 'Jump' with a new version- 'Hop' Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: Stars of Virginia Stage's Broadway-Bound FROG KISS Perform on WGNT

FROG KISS stars Stephanie Rothenberg, who plays Princess Clementine, and Curtis Holbrooke, who plays the frog, were in the WGNT studio recently to perform selections 'live' from the musical, now running in a pre-Broadway production at Virginia Stage Company. Watch below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Virginia Stage Company's FROG KISS

FROG KISS, the award-winning critical and audience favorite of the 2010 New York Musical Theatre Festival, begins its world premier performances on January 15th at the historic Wells Theatre, home of Virginia Stage Company, Norfolk,. This saucy and swinging musical with book and lyrics by Charles Leipart and music by Eric Schorr, is adapted from the novella The Frog Prince, A Fairytale for Consenting Adults by Stephen Mitchell. Opening Night is Friday, January 18th with performances through February 3rd. Check out photos of the cast in action below!

Virginia Stage Company Presents Pre-Broadway Run of FROG KISS, Now thru 2/3

In a magical World Premiere, Virginia Stage Company will present the new pre-Broadway musical Frog Kiss, tonight, January 15-February 3, 2013 at the Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. 'Once Upon a Town,' a series of whimsical events designed to delight and engage the community, will complement the musical.

Virginia Stage Company to Present Pre-Broadway Run of FROG KISS, 1/15-2/3

In a magical World Premiere, Virginia Stage Company will present the new pre-Broadway musical Frog Kiss, January 15-February 3, 2013 at the Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. "Once Upon a Town," a series of whimsical events designed to delight and engage the community, will complement the musical.

Virginia Stage Company Presents FROG KISS, 1/15-2/3

Virginia Stage Company announced today the cast and creative team has been set for the upcoming World Premiere of Frog Kiss, with book and lyrics by Charles Leipart and music by Eric Schorr, to run January 15-February 3, 2013 at the Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk, Virginia.

Virginia Stage Company Kicks Off 2012-2013 Season with FENCES

Virginia Stage Company announced its 34th Season show lineup, including one as-yet-unnamed show.

Virginia Stage Company Hosts Open House Party, 2012-13 Season Preview Tonight, 9/13

Virginia Stage Company is hosting a progressive open house party and season preview tonight, Sept. 13, 2012 beginning at 5:00 pm. The evening will celebrate VSC's new offices and offer a preview of the upcoming season. Guests are invited to follow "The Path to Creating Theater" by visiting the new locations of the VSC Administration offices and the VSC Design Center, as well as the Wells Theatre, all within a 2-block radius.

Virginia Stage Company Hosts Open House Party, 2012-13 Season Preview, 9/13

Virginia Stage Company is hosting a progressive open house party and season preview on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 beginning at 5:00 pm. The evening will celebrate VSC's new offices and offer a preview of the upcoming season. Guests are invited to follow "The Path to Creating Theater" by visiting the new locations of the VSC Administration offices and the VSC Design Center, as well as the Wells Theatre, all within a 2-block radius.

VSC Adds THE WHIPPING MAN to 2012-13 Season

VSC Artistic Director Chris Hanna announced today that the Company will present the Virginia Premiere of The Whipping Man by Matthew Lopez February 26 through March 17th, 2013 at the historic Wells Theatre. It will be a bicoastal co-production with Marin Theatre Company in Mill Valley, CA.

TOKIO CONFIDENTIAL Plays Atlantic Theatre Through 2/19

Tokio Confidential, a new musical with words and music by Eric Schorr, will play Atlantic Theater Stage 2 through February 19th.

Review - Shatner's World: We Just Live In It & Tokio Confidential

Oddly enough, the most interesting personal observation to be pondered in Shatner's World: We Just Live In It is spoken, not by the titular William Shatner, but by Patrick Stewart.  In a television clip, a conversation between the two captains of the Starship Enterprise, Stewart explains how, despite his acclaim as a classical actor of the stage, he's quite certain that his role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation, is what he will ultimately be remembered for.  And he's fine with that.