SHE LOVES ME -- WE MADE CRITIC'S CHOICE IN THE LA TIMES AND CRITIC'S PICK IN BACKSTAGE WEST!! Kirby directed and choreographed this charming musical romance which just finished its run at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura, CA. His wife Beverly was among the players in the cast. Read the reviews (click on the paper of your choice): The Los Angeles Times. Backstage West, The Ventura County Star or StageSceneLA.com.
KIRBY & BEV PRESS -- For anything you've ever wanted to know about Kirby & Bev, check out this cover story in the Ventura Star.
DANCING AS FAST AS I CAN -- This new musical, written by Kirby and Beverly Ward and scored by Beverly, is about a couple trying to keep their marriage together and their kids fed while holding down a career in the arts. The show is in it's second draft and has begun readings in the New York area. More news to come.
DOWN IN THE MOUTH -- Kirby's short film was recently screened at the Buffalo/Niagara Film Festival That's the fifth film festival to present the award winning film.
CONCERTS -- Recent concerts appearances include Hong Kong where he sang for two nights with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Kirby appeared with the Pueblo Symphony on Oct 5th.
WARD'S & MUSIC: NOT THE SAME OLD SONG & DANCE - Kirby and Beverly appeared at the legendary club Birdland in Manhattan on March 3rd.
THE GYPSY KING -- Created by Kirby Ward & Randy Rogel, this farcical love story has been presented at numerous new works venues in the USA including the ASCAP New Musicals workshop, the Goodpeed New Artists Festival, ANMT Theatre Lab, and the NAMT New Works Festival in New York City (photos). Kirby & Randy are now in talks with several theatres interested in mounting a full scale production. Look for news soon on where that will be.