BWW College Guide - Tips From 25 Major Universities About College Program AuditionsNovember 4, 2019With college theatre program auditions just around the corner, we're taking a closer at some of the most prestigious theatre programs from all across the country and learning about everything from from the audition process to real world experience and more thanks to the schools' faculty. Today we're looking at what advice from twenty-five different major universities about auditioning for their programs. Hear what schools from AMDA, University of Michigan, and more had to say!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Missouri State University in 2019/2020November 6, 2019With college theatre program auditions just around the corner, we're highlighting some of the most prestigious theatre programs from all across the United States to give you insight into what to expect from their programs, from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're chatting with faculty from Missouri State University's Theatre Department about its professional summer theatre and showcases on both coasts.
BWW Readers Recall Their Most Memorable Theatre Experiences!November 1, 2019We asked, and you answered! We recently asked BroadwayWorld readers to name their most memorable theatre experiences, whether in the audience or on stage. Now we've gathered some of the standout answers for you to enjoy, with answers involving Hamilton, The Prom, Head Over Heels, and more. Head down memory lane with these responses!
VIDEO: BEETLEJUICE Holds Halloween Costume ContestOctober 31, 2019Fans of Beetlejuice headed to the Netherworld every Thursday throughout October to show off their costumes inspired by the ghost with the most at the show's costume contests. Check out this video to get a look at some of the standout entries, including Beetlejuice, Lydia, the Girl Scout, and more!
#TBT: Katherine McPhee Makes Her Broadway Debut in WAITRESSOctober 31, 2019Katherine McPhee is heading back to the diner! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the star is making her return to the role of Jenna in Waitress for the show's final weeks. To get ready for the return of this queen of kindness and goodness, we're looking back at our chat with her and co-star Drew Gehling just days before opening up in the show in April 2018. Check it out with this video!
VIDEO: Shoshana Bean Performs Rendition Of Sondheim's 'Finishing the Hat'October 30, 2019We're getting a peek inside Shoshana Bean's latest dressing room session, this time performing Stephen Sondheim's classic song 'Finishing the Hat' from Sunday in the Park with George. Bean states in the video's description, 'Sondheim is the musical theater Bible. . .and Sunday in the Park is one of my favorite shows of all time.' Check out the video below to see Bean, alongside Nir Felder in guitar, give their new take on the musical theatre staple!
VIDEO: Four Evans From DEAR EVAN HANSEN Perform 'For Forever'October 29, 2019All we see is sky because the four Evans from the Tony-winning Dear Evan Hansen's Broadway, Tour, London, and Toronto productions are giving us special performance of 'For Forever.' Check out the video to see Andrew Barth Feldman, Stephen Christopher Anthony, Sam Tutty, and Robert Markus perform the iconic Pasek & Paul song together.
Where is the WICKED Original Cast Now?October 30, 2019Oh what a celebration we'll have today because it's the sixteenth anniversary of Wicked, which opened at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre on October 30, 2003. We're helping our fellow Ozians rejoicify by looking back at what the show's original cast has been up to since leaving the smash hit, including Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. Check it all out!
BWW Readers Show Off Their Broadway Halloween Costumes!October 30, 2019Crank the bass, it's Halloween! With spooky season officially underway, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to show off their Broadway Halloween costumes! Now we've compiled some of this year's standout costumes to get you in the Halloween spirit! Get a peek at some of the most iconic costumes, with characters from current Broadway favorites like Beetlejuice and Hadestown to musical classics like Les Miserables and Beauty and the Beast!
Video Roundup: The 2020 Presidential Candidates as Tony-Winning Best MusicalsOctober 29, 2019The 2020 presidential candidates just got a little more musical! With the presidential campaigns officially underway, Twitter user @absobyrne took to social media to compare the current candidates to some of Broadway's Tony-winning Best Musicals. To help you get a better understanding at the comparisons, we're giving you a look inside each of the shows, from older classics like South Pacific and Hello, Dolly! to more recent shows including Rent and The Producers. Check it all out!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Millikin University in 2019/2020October 28, 2019With college theatre program auditions just around the corner, we're highlighting some of the most prestigious theatre programs from all across the United States to give you insight into what to expect from their programs, from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're chatting with faculty from Millikin University's School of Theatre and Dance about its focus on entrepreneurial thinking and its five different degree programs.
Video Roundup: HAMILTON Fans Bring The $10 Founding Father To TikTokOctober 28, 2019The world's gonna know his name thanks to Hamilton fans taking to TikTok! The ten dollar founding father has come to the new social media platform through the show's songs including 'We Know,' 'The Schuyler Sisters' and 'Aaron Burr Sir.' We've compiled some of the standout posts for you to enjoy; check them all out!
BWW Readers Tell Us Their Funniest On-Stage Mishaps!October 25, 2019We asked, and you delivered! We recently asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the funniest on-stage mishaps they've either seen on stage or experienced while performing. Now we've gathered some of the standout answers for you to enjoy, with mishaps from shows including Be More Chill, Spongebob Squarepants, Aladdin, and more. Get ready to laugh with all of these responses!
VIDEO: Sophia Anne Caruso Performs Cut Song From BEETLEJUICEOctober 25, 2019Beetlejuice's very own strange and unusual Lydia, Sophia Anne Caruso, is giving fans a peek inside the Netherworld with a performance of one of Eddie Perfect's songs that was cut from the show during its development! Check out the video to see Sophia sing 'Mamma Would' at the show's recent Black & White Ball!
SLAVE PLAY's James Cusati-Moyer Takes Over Instagram Saturday!October 25, 2019Get ready because Slave Play's James Cusati-Moyer is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this Saturday, October 26th! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a behind-the-scenes look at a two-show day of Jeremy O. Harris's acclaimed new play at Broadway's Golden Theatre!
FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME's Aneesa Folds Takes Over Instagram Sunday!October 26, 2019Get ready because Freestyle Love Supreme's Aneesa Folds is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this Sunday, October 27th! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a behind-the-scenes look at a two-show day with Young Nees, Shockwave, Jelly Donut, and more!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Roosevelt University in 2019/2020October 24, 2019With college theatre program auditions just around the corner, we're highlighting some of the most prestigious theatre programs from all across the United States to give you insight into what to expect from their programs, from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're chatting with faculty from Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts about its Senior Showcase, auditions for professional productions in Chicago, and more.
VIDEO: See LOVE IN HATE NATION Cast Record 'Revolution Song'October 24, 2019Joe Iconis' new musical Love in Hate Nation is getting ready to hit the stage of Two River Theater, and we're getting a first listen to the cast as they hit the recording studio! Check out the video for a peek at Joe alongside Lauren Marcus and more performing the show's anthem, 'Revolution Song'!