What's playing next?

A quick look at upcoming and recent Thompson & Russell performances

Modern Myths

Musicals that update the Classics, from Arthurian legend, Cupid, and the muses.

Updated Shakespeare

Beloved Shakespeare plays turned into musicals set in modern middle schools.

It Takes A Rainbow wins acclaim at NYC Festival

It Takes A Rainbow is nominated for five awards, winning two, including Best Music.
About Thompson & Russell

About Thompson & Russell
Authors, directors, teachers, producers; learn more about Emily (book and lyrics) and Rich (music).
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Character Education

Character Education
The musicals of Thompson and Russell have a lot of character.
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Reviews

Reviews
What audiences, educators, and critics have said.
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Latest News

Latest News
Latest news, press, reviews, upcoming productions.
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Emily Clare Thompson, book and lyrics, and Richard D. Russell, music, write musicals imbued with meaning. Exploring topics from bullying to gossiping, competition to acceptance, you'll find Thompson and Russell shows to be musicals with character.