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What was the inspiration behind the music video project? During Covid, it was evident that we were possibly in for a long shutdown of Broadway.

I wanted to find a way to keep actors moving forward, keep us creative during a crisis, a way for us all to stay connected. I decided to experiment with a new medium of combining live performance with a cinematic feel, to share Broadway in whatever way we could. Also, especially through the women in Project 9 , I wanted to give people the example that we can, and will choose to stay in our joy, beauty, passion even through times of adversity. We always have that choice.

I also felt the subtle themes of Nine were very relatable of what we as a whole were feeling in the world.

The cast jumped onboard, and we spent the next six months recording actors, musicians , creating a soundtrack, and then individually filming each person, then editing and weaving each separate person together.

I never imagined the project would garner awards. He mentioned I should look into it. Now [I] have three Tellys, including a Gold, and international awards as well.

And hopefully more to come! It is so thrilling that the response has been so positive. What do you love about the work of Maury Yeston, in particular Nine?

Maury writes such soulful, heartwarming, humorous and heartbreaking music and lyrics. So my introduction to his music started then, singing his soaring, breathtaking score. He is a master at reaching into the soul of his characters and writing from there.

His music alone tells the story without even having to hear the lyrics. If you listen to the music, it completely informs you of where to go as an actor. One time, during the world premiere of Phantom , we were in previews, and he thought the Phantom and his father needed a song together.

Nine has an element of many different emotional journeys in the score. He captures the essence of each woman and her emotional journey with him through the music. The overture is my favorite. They are the orchestra for Guido. My mom took me to voice lessons when I was The teacher told her she thought I had potential to become an opera singer.

I quit because I was not interested. How did you get involved with this production? Glory Crampton: I got a call from my manager for an audition for the project. What other NYMF productions have you been a part of? GC: This is my first. How would you describe the character you're playing? GC: Anna is humorous, determined and loving. She knows she is dying, and is trying to make sure the people she loves are ready for her to go, and taken care of Why do you think audiences should attend this particular production?

GC: I think there are many themes in this show people can relate to. Understanding the cycle of life, living the best life you can, loving unconditionally, forgiveness, making choices we regret, consequences of having others make decisions for us, testing fate, love that is much bigger than us…. Why do you think NYMF is so important? GC: I think it is important that we always celebrate new writers, and NYMF gives so many people the chance to work on, and see what they have envisioned come to life onstage.

It gives them the chance they may not otherwise have had to have their work seen and heard. There is something about this process that is so gratifying for me as an actress to know that I am helping with that process.

It's different than doing a show that is already being fully produced NYMF celebrates new musicals, but which role in a classic musical would you most like to perform? GC: Hmmm? I don't know, but a role that is smart, mischievous, sexy, spirited and funny. Any suggestions? Do you have any other projects in the works? GC: I am in negotiations right now for something, which I can't mention yet I have a lot of concerts booked for my one-woman show I am touring with, which is based on my new CD "Unusual Way" which was recorded with the National Symphony.

Leslie Kritzer: I have been working on this show for a few years now. Ellen Schwartz had asked me to do a reading of another show of hers for the Fringe festival back in , and we have been friends ever since. When this show came about, she thought I would be perfect for the part and wanted me to do it.

LK: I play a Jewish lesbian writing teacher. She is warm, funny and wants to know more about her past including her hero, Harvey Milk. LK: I think there have been a lot of things written about Harvey Milk, but this is completely different. It's not just about him. It's about friendship between two people that under normal circumstances would probably never meet and create the bond that they do. Harvey Milk is part of the bond that brings them together. In doing so they uncover things about themselves.

LK: I think it's a great way for new writers to get their work seen. It's difficult to get musicals produced unless it's a big commercial show.

This allows writers to show their work and have audiences come and enjoy it without it necessarily having the pressure of a major production. Then they can see where the show is at, continue to work on it and then hopefully get future productions of it done. Come and see me!!!

Read more about Leslie Kritzer at the Playbill Vault. Anything she is doing is worthy of doing for sure, so I was happy to jump in. JR: Maya is a woman who is going through the motions in her life right now. Her relationship has lost its love and support and is somewhat emotionally abusive.

She's lost her way with herself and who she is. She's known she needed to move on for a while, but has not had the strength and has wanted to stay for her child. When she meets Ben, she not only falls in love, but is re-inspired to her own life. Motivated again to live for herself as well as others and gains the strength to make choices she needs for her life to be full again and move forward.

JR: Well, the music is wonderful and the cast is stellar so that can't hurt. But even more so, I think the story and content is important. The topic of infidelity touches a lot of folks, but isn't talked about so much. But this show is about much more than that. It's about people finding themselves again and making the right choices for themselves so they can be full again in life, themselves and love. JR: We need now, more than ever, new, unique, thoughtful musicals.

I love me a movie musical, but I much prefer a brand-new idea from brave, talented writers that are willing to put ideas out there and take that risk. So I hope NYMF only gets bigger and stronger with more and more new musicals evolving from its doors. JR: Ah. I'm working on a demo for a new musical called Dillinger , and I'm also most importantly hard at work on my own new project of creating a human! I'm five months pregnant and so excited about my new role of Mom Read more about Julie Reiber at the Playbill Vault.

Josefina Scaglione: I got involved in this production by the hand of the wonderful composer Cheryl Kemeny, whom I had the pleasure to meet through my dear friend Kyle Brenn, who worked with me during our West Side Story run on Broadway.

JS: Illona is a passionate, curious and vibrant young woman. JS: The music is fantastic and the story invites us all to dream about passion, rebirth and endless love. JS: Because it supports and develops new visions, new ideas. It's a smart and wonderful way of connecting people.

JS: I recently participated in the movie "Hairbrained" directed by Billy Kent, which should be coming out soon. We'll see what comes next! Read more about Josefina Scaglione at the Playbill Vault. Natalie Toro Zapata! Natalie Toro: My agents called me with an appointment to audition. I actually laughed out loud when I saw the breakdown for this character.