Lauren Blair Smith
Latest News on Lauren Blair Smith:
Palm Desert Choreography Festival Presents the work of 23 Choreographers (Aug 28, 2023)
Palace Theater Presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Next Month (Mar 8, 2023)
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Play The Fox in March (Feb 26, 2023)
Palm Desert Choreography Festival Presents the work of 23 Choreographers (Aug 28, 2023)
Palace Theater Presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Next Month (Mar 8, 2023)
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Play The Fox in March (Feb 26, 2023)
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Lauren is ecstatic to perform as Nachum/Yussel/Ensemble in the 2021-2022 Broadway National Tour of "Fiddler on the Roof". After a competitive selection and interview process, Lauren was chosen as a 2020 William R. Kenan Fellow at Lincoln Center Education. She will spend seven months in NYC receiving practical knowledge and experience as an arts educator, as well as developing an original work premiering in NYC in early 2022. Lauren was also specially awarded the 2020 Artpreneur Grant to bring her latest creation, “Intruder”, to various dance festivals around the world.
While completing her BFA in Contemporary Dance with an Arts Entrepreneurship minor at the UNCSA, Lauren Blair Smith had the privilege to perform works by critically acclaimed choreographers, such as Anouk Van Dijk, Ranko Bogosavac, Kelly Maxner, Grady McLeod Bowman, Larry Keigwin, Martha Graham, José Limón, Ming-Lung Yang, and more. She also worked with Shannon Gillen, Victor Quijada, Mari Meade, Charlotte Griffin, and Krisha Marcano. Lauren performed in the UNCSA School of Drama productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Still Life with Rocket, Mollye Maxner’s Helen Hayes Award-winning devised theatre piece in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
She grew up in Singapore where she discovered her love for the visual and performing arts at the Singapore American School. As the youngest contestant, Lauren finished third overall and top female on Dance Singapore Dance, a TV show aired in over 18 countries. Her choreography was featured internationally at the IASAS Cultural Convention Festivals in Jakarta, Singapore, and Taipei. She trained at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, Yale Summer Conservatory for Actors, Boston Conservatory (Musical Theater), Limón Dance Company, Boston Dance Theater, Ate9, and Joffrey Ballet School in Florence, Italy.
As an ArtistCorps ArtsEngage Member, Lauren provided arts instruction, integration, and exposure to Title I school-aged children in the Winston-Salem community. Old Salem’s Hidden Town Initiative commissioned her for a dance film, “Parapo”, and it was screened at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Lauren starred as the lead in “Tanglefoot”, a UNCSA film selected for the Austin Film Festival 2018, Monadnock International Film Festival 2018, Longleaf Film Festival 2019, and Real to Reel Film Festival 2019. She also choreographed, performed, and understudied at Hope Summer Repertory Theatre. She is available for private dance instruction, teaching classes, acting/dance/performance work, and choreography.
Lauren Blair Smith News
Palm Desert Choreography Festival Presents the work of 23 Choreographers
McCallum Theatre Education will present exciting original choreography by choreographers from across the nation and abroad at the annual Palm Desert Choreography Festival. This one of a kind festival, scheduled for Saturday, November 11th at 7pm and Sunday, November 12th at 4pm continues to promote dance as an art form by creating a platform for emerging and established choreographers and developing new dance audiences.
Palace Theater Presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Next Month
The Palace Theater will bring the award-winning celebration of life, love, laughter, and, of course, tradition to Waterbury on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 2 PM and 8 PM and Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 1 PM.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Play The Fox in March
The American Theatre Guild will present the innovative new production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. This production is part of the BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE SERIES and will take the Fox Performing Arts Center stage March 29–30, 2023.
Beloved Classic FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Plays The Bank Of America PAC In March
The American Theatre Guild will present an innovative new production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN THOUSAND OAKS SERIES and will take the Bank of America Performing Arts Center stage March 9–12, 2023.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes to South Bend Next Month
The American Theatre Guild will present the innovative new production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN SOUTH BEND SERIES and will take the Morris Performing Arts Center stage February 3–5, 2023.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Lubbock Premiere On Sale Now At Buddy Holly Hall
The American Theatre Guild presents the Tony Award-nominated Broadway Revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. This production is part of the BROADWAY AT THE BUDDY HOLLY HALL SERIES and will take The Buddy Holly Hall stage January 30–February 1, 2023.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF North American Tour is Coming to Popejoy Hall in January
Popejoy Presents and Haverland Carter Broadway in New Mexico will present the tour of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof for six performances January 26 – 29, 2023.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, February 14-19
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW has announced that the individual tickets for the tour of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof will go on sale Friday, November 18 at 10AM.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Opens The 22-23 Broadway Series At The Orpheum!
The American Theatre Guild presents the innovative new production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Albuquerque Premiere Goes On Sale October 6
Popejoy Presents and Haverland Carter Broadway in New Mexico have announced that the individual tickets for the tour of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof will go on sale Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 10:00am.
Full Cast Announced for Next Season of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF North American Tour
Casting has been announced for the next season of the Non-Equity Fiddler on the Roof North American Tour. The tour will begin the 2022-2023 season on October 11, 2022 with a week of performances at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, MI.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF National Tour is Coming to The Playhouse on Rodney Square
The Grand will present the Wilmington engagement of the Tony Award®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at The Playhouse on Rodney Square from June 9-June 12.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is Coming to the Music Hall in May
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the beloved theatrical classic FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. This production will take the Music Hall stage May 3–8, 2022.
WHITE WAVE Dance to Present the 21st Annual Virtual Dumbo Dance Festival
WHITE WAVE Dance will present the 21st Annual Virtual Dumbo Dance Festival, June 23-26, 2022. This four-day spectacular features sixty companies with over 350 artists from New York and around the world, showcasing color, chamber, and full-scale works.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is Coming to the Van Wezel
The Tony Award®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof returns to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, April 19, through Thursday, April 21, with all three performances starting at 7:30 p.m.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes to Colorado Springs
The American Theatre Guild will present the Colorado Springs engagement of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. This production is part of the BROADWAY IS BACK AT PIKES PEAK CENTER SERIES and takes place February 15-16, 2022.
National Tour of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is Coming to the Hult Center
The American Theatre Guild will present the Eugene engagement of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF coming to the Hult Center February 18–20, 2022. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is part of the BROADWAY IS BACK IN EUGENE SERIES.
BWW Review: BWW REVIEWS: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Palace Theatre
FIDDLER, which runs Dec. 14-19 at the Palace Theatre (34 West Broad Street in downtown Columbus), has everything a good musical should have: a solid plot that sticks with the viewer for months and months, excellent acting and singing, and catchy songs that leave indelible mark in the brain. Its ending, however, is also soul wrenching.
BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Overture Center
After nearly two years, the Overture Center welcomes back Broadway touring shows. There’s no better show to usher in the new season than FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with its theme of tradition, and it was a roaring success.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes To The Palace in December
CAPA and Broadway in Columbus are proud to present the Columbus engagement of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at the Palace Theatre (34 W. Broad St.) December 14-19 as part of the 2021-22 Broadway in Columbus season.
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