The first 50 individuals to purchase the $300 NYMF Platinum Membership package will receive a pair of tickets to catch [tos] on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre.

Numerous NYMF productions continue to thrive in regional, international and Off-Broadway mountings; however, out of the 134 new musicals presented by the festival, the charming musical that gives an insider look at creating a new musical is the first to grab Broadway's brass ring.

NYMF memberships allow musical lovers to book their seats on Aug. 1, a month prior to their release to the general public. Part of the package also includes priority seating, access to exclusive programming and the opportunity to attend opening-night parties and yearlong NYMF events. For the Platinum package, NYMF members receive 12 tickets to the productions of their choice.

Among the 24 new musicals slated for presentation at the fifth-annual New York Musical Theatre Festival are Bonnie & Clyde, The Road to Ruin, Play It Cool, Idaho!, Castronauts, Cyclone and The Pig Faced Lady, Jason and Ben and Wood.

NYMF membership packages also available include $200 Gold (8 tickets) and $100 (4 tickets). For more membership information visit www.nymf.org or phone (212) 352-3101.