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'''Mercury Musical Developments''' is a writer-based arts organisation in the United Kingdom dedicated to developing new writing in [[musical theatre]].<ref name="About"/> Founded in 1992<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/shenton/2012/10/mercury-musical-developments-cabare/ | title=The changing face of the British musical, and another new cabaret space | work=[[The Stage]] | date=17 October 2012 | accessdate=4 September 2014 | author=Shenton, Mark | location=London}}</ref><ref name="Gala">{{cite news | url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Anita-Dobson-Hosts-Mercury-Musical-Developments-20th-Anniversary-Gala-Oct-14-Auction-Now-Live-20121013 | title=Anita Dobson Hosts Mercury Musical Development's 20th Anniversary Gala | work=Broadway World | date=14 October 2012 | accessdate=4 September 2014}}</ref> as the '''Mercury Workshop''', it took on its present name when it merged in 1999 with the '''New Musicals Alliance'''. It now has over 260 members.<ref name="About">{{cite web | url=http://mercurymusicals.com/about | title=About | publisher=Mercury Musical Developments | accessdate=4 September 2014}}</ref> |
'''Mercury Musical Developments''' (MMD) is a writer-based arts organisation in the United Kingdom dedicated to developing new writing in [[musical theatre]].<ref name="About"/> Founded in 1992<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/shenton/2012/10/mercury-musical-developments-cabare/ | title=The changing face of the British musical, and another new cabaret space | work=[[The Stage]] | date=17 October 2012 | accessdate=4 September 2014 | author=Shenton, Mark | location=London}}</ref><ref name="Gala">{{cite news | url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Anita-Dobson-Hosts-Mercury-Musical-Developments-20th-Anniversary-Gala-Oct-14-Auction-Now-Live-20121013 | title=Anita Dobson Hosts Mercury Musical Development's 20th Anniversary Gala | work=Broadway World | date=14 October 2012 | accessdate=4 September 2014}}</ref> as the '''Mercury Workshop''', it took on its present name when it merged in 1999 with the '''New Musicals Alliance'''. It now has over 260 members.<ref name="About">{{cite web | url=http://mercurymusicals.com/about | title=About | publisher=Mercury Musical Developments | accessdate=4 September 2014}}</ref> |
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Its Executive Director is Neil Marcus, previously [[Artistic Director]] at the [[Jermyn Street Theatre]], who succeeded Georgina Bexon in 2009.<ref name="Sondheim">{{cite web | url=http://www.sondheim.org/archive/php/news3218.html?id=2456 | title=New Executive Director for Mercury Musical Developments | publisher=Stephen Sondheim Society | date=12 January 2009 | accessdate=4 September 2014}}</ref> |
Its Executive Director is Neil Marcus, previously [[Artistic Director]] at the [[Jermyn Street Theatre]], who succeeded Georgina Bexon in 2009.<ref name="Sondheim">{{cite web | url=http://www.sondheim.org/archive/php/news3218.html?id=2456 | title=New Executive Director for Mercury Musical Developments | publisher=Stephen Sondheim Society | date=12 January 2009 | accessdate=4 September 2014}}</ref> |
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A [[registered charity]],<ref name="Charity">{{cite web | url=http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/CharityWithoutPartB.aspx?RegisteredCharityNumber=1045606&SubsidiaryNumber=0 | title=1045606 – Mercury Musical Developments | publisher=[[Charity Commission]] | work=Charity Overview | accessdate=4 September 2014}}</ref> it receives funding from [[Arts Council England]].<ref name="Arts">{{cite web | url=http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/browse-regularly-funded-organisations/npo/mercury-musical-developments/ | title=Mercury Musical Developments | publisher=[[Arts Council England]] | accessdate=4 September 2014}}</ref> |
A [[registered charity]],<ref name="Charity">{{cite web | url=http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/CharityWithoutPartB.aspx?RegisteredCharityNumber=1045606&SubsidiaryNumber=0 | title=1045606 – Mercury Musical Developments | publisher=[[Charity Commission]] | work=Charity Overview | accessdate=4 September 2014}}</ref> it receives funding from [[Arts Council England]].<ref name="Arts">{{cite web | url=http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/browse-regularly-funded-organisations/npo/mercury-musical-developments/ | title=Mercury Musical Developments | publisher=[[Arts Council England]] | accessdate=4 September 2014}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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In 1990 composer and lyricist [[Stephen Sondheim]] took the Cameron Mackintosh chair in musical theatre at the [[University of Oxford]], and in this capacity ran workshops with promising writers of musicals, including [[George Stiles]], [[Anthony Drewe]], Andrew Peggie, Paul James, and [[Stephen Keeling]]. These writers jointly set up the Mercury Workshop in 1992, which eventually merged with the New Musicals Alliance to become Mercury Musical Developments. Sondheim continues to be patron. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 22:38, 4 September 2014
Mercury Musical Developments (MMD) is a writer-based arts organisation in the United Kingdom dedicated to developing new writing in musical theatre.[1] Founded in 1992[2][3] as the Mercury Workshop, it took on its present name when it merged in 1999 with the New Musicals Alliance. It now has over 260 members.[1]
Its Executive Director is Neil Marcus, previously Artistic Director at the Jermyn Street Theatre, who succeeded Georgina Bexon in 2009.[4]
A registered charity,[5] it receives funding from Arts Council England.[6]
History
In 1990 composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim took the Cameron Mackintosh chair in musical theatre at the University of Oxford, and in this capacity ran workshops with promising writers of musicals, including George Stiles, Anthony Drewe, Andrew Peggie, Paul James, and Stephen Keeling. These writers jointly set up the Mercury Workshop in 1992, which eventually merged with the New Musicals Alliance to become Mercury Musical Developments. Sondheim continues to be patron.
References
- ^ a b "About". Mercury Musical Developments. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ Shenton, Mark (17 October 2012). "The changing face of the British musical, and another new cabaret space". The Stage. London. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ "Anita Dobson Hosts Mercury Musical Development's 20th Anniversary Gala". Broadway World. 14 October 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ "New Executive Director for Mercury Musical Developments". Stephen Sondheim Society. 12 January 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ "1045606 – Mercury Musical Developments". Charity Overview. Charity Commission. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ "Mercury Musical Developments". Arts Council England. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
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