Student Blog: Letters from a Nobody in New York #6: Meet a Professor, Dean Liza Gennaro!
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - April 26, 2021
There is something really exciting about a Brand New Musical Theatre Program in New York City - Welcome to the Manhattan School of Music's New Musical Theatre Degree! I had the pleasure of speaking with Liza Gennaro, the Associate Dean and Director of the Musical Theatre Program at MSM. MSM has produced several quarantine musicals over the last year, including Rupert Holmes's The Mystery of Edwin Drood!
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - April 26, 2021
There is something really exciting about a Brand New Musical Theatre Program in New York City - Welcome to the Manhattan School of Music's New Musical Theatre Degree! I had the pleasure of speaking with Liza Gennaro, the Associate Dean and Director of the Musical Theatre Program at MSM. MSM has produced several quarantine musicals over the last year, including Rupert Holmes's The Mystery of Edwin Drood!
Student Blog: Letters from a Nobody in New York #5: Snapshots of The Week of the Shutdown
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - April 21, 2021
What did New York City sound like? Where were you when Broadway announced its closing? What were you doing? Were you eating dumplings with too much soy sauce? Were you crying into your Chipotle? I was doing all of that and more. Actually, I was sitting in a dressing room. I was finishing the run of a musical called 'Good News' at Marymount Manhattan College. Here are a few snapshots of 'normalcy'.
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - April 21, 2021
What did New York City sound like? Where were you when Broadway announced its closing? What were you doing? Were you eating dumplings with too much soy sauce? Were you crying into your Chipotle? I was doing all of that and more. Actually, I was sitting in a dressing room. I was finishing the run of a musical called 'Good News' at Marymount Manhattan College. Here are a few snapshots of 'normalcy'.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival to Hold Birthday Bash for Shakespeare's 457th
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2021
Alabama Shakespeare Festival is inviting friends and neighbors to celebrate William Shakespeare’s 457th birthday with a Garden happy hour. Bard Bash 2021 will take place on Friday, April 23, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the Shakespeare Garden.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2021
Alabama Shakespeare Festival is inviting friends and neighbors to celebrate William Shakespeare’s 457th birthday with a Garden happy hour. Bard Bash 2021 will take place on Friday, April 23, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the Shakespeare Garden.
Student Blog: Broadway Songs To Finish Strong
by Student Blogger: Emily Earle - April 08, 2021
The end of the semester is coming and the burnout is REAL. If you're looking to destress and find some motivation, this is the playlist for you.
by Student Blogger: Emily Earle - April 08, 2021
The end of the semester is coming and the burnout is REAL. If you're looking to destress and find some motivation, this is the playlist for you.
The University Of Montevallo Theatre Department Presents COMPANY
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2021
The University of Montevallo Theatre Department will present Stephen Sondheim's Company, set to run on select dates from April 21- 29, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in the DiscoverShelby Theatre located in the Center for the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2021
The University of Montevallo Theatre Department will present Stephen Sondheim's Company, set to run on select dates from April 21- 29, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in the DiscoverShelby Theatre located in the Center for the Arts.
Theatre Tuscaloosa To Stream 2012 Production Of THE SWEET DELILAH SWIM CLUB
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2021
Theatre Tuscaloosa's next virtual offering for its 2020-21 Spreading Joy Season will be a presentation of its 2012 production of The Sweet Delilah Swim Club (formerly titled The Dixie Swim Club) by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, available April 16-18.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2021
Theatre Tuscaloosa's next virtual offering for its 2020-21 Spreading Joy Season will be a presentation of its 2012 production of The Sweet Delilah Swim Club (formerly titled The Dixie Swim Club) by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, available April 16-18.
Student Blog: Letters from a Nobody in New York: #4 Meet a Professor, Molly Noerenberg (NYU)
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - April 01, 2021
I discuss NYU's audition process, learning on campus and becoming a business owner with Molly Noerenberg!
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - April 01, 2021
I discuss NYU's audition process, learning on campus and becoming a business owner with Molly Noerenberg!
Top Performing Arts Schools in Birmingham
by BWW Special - March 31, 2021
BroadwayWorld rounds up the top performing arts schools in Birmingham.
by BWW Special - March 31, 2021
BroadwayWorld rounds up the top performing arts schools in Birmingham.
Alabama Theatre Presents the Fusion National Dance Competition
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2021
Alabama Theatre presents the Fusion National Dance Competition, April 16 - April 18.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2021
Alabama Theatre presents the Fusion National Dance Competition, April 16 - April 18.
Student Blog: Producing Virtual Theatre: Greater Giving 2021
by Student Blogger: Emily Earle - March 24, 2021
Each year, the Gamma Gamma chapter of Alpha Psi Omega honor society presents Greater Giving, an entirely student run variety show. Ahead of this year’s upcoming virtual show, I spoke to Artistic Director Gabi Dwyer about her experience and what she’s learned about producing virtual theatre.
by Student Blogger: Emily Earle - March 24, 2021
Each year, the Gamma Gamma chapter of Alpha Psi Omega honor society presents Greater Giving, an entirely student run variety show. Ahead of this year’s upcoming virtual show, I spoke to Artistic Director Gabi Dwyer about her experience and what she’s learned about producing virtual theatre.
Alabama Theatre Presents Iliza Shlesinger's #BACKINACTION Tour
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2021
Iliza Shlesinger is bringing the #BackInAction tour to the Alabama Theatre on Friday, June 25th for a LIVE socially distanced concert! A limited number of seats are available.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2021
Iliza Shlesinger is bringing the #BackInAction tour to the Alabama Theatre on Friday, June 25th for a LIVE socially distanced concert! A limited number of seats are available.
Student Blog: Letters from a Nobody in New York #3: My Top 5 Golden Age Tunes for Auditions!
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - March 15, 2021
Having to sing Golden age for an audition? No idea where to start! Here is My Top 5 Golden Age Tunes for Auditions!
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - March 15, 2021
Having to sing Golden age for an audition? No idea where to start! Here is My Top 5 Golden Age Tunes for Auditions!
Student Blog: Every Single Tony Awards, Ranked
by Student Blogger: Emily Earle - March 12, 2021
This week, I was so sick I couldn’t get out of bed. What’s a neurotic theatre kid to do? Watch every Tony Awards that I could find, of course. Shout out to MsPoochSmooch.
by Student Blogger: Emily Earle - March 12, 2021
This week, I was so sick I couldn’t get out of bed. What’s a neurotic theatre kid to do? Watch every Tony Awards that I could find, of course. Shout out to MsPoochSmooch.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Opens Costume Parade Outdoor Exhibit
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2021
As spring nears and the Alabama outdoors enter their dressiest season, Alabama Shakespeare Festival is dressing up its grounds — and windows — with Costume Parade. A safe, interactive fun, and enriching outdoor installation, Costume Parade looks at more than a decade of costumes that have graced ASF’s stages.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2021
As spring nears and the Alabama outdoors enter their dressiest season, Alabama Shakespeare Festival is dressing up its grounds — and windows — with Costume Parade. A safe, interactive fun, and enriching outdoor installation, Costume Parade looks at more than a decade of costumes that have graced ASF’s stages.
BWW Blog: Reaching the Other Side of the World Through Storytelling
by Student Blogger: Audrey Myers - March 08, 2021
In order to graduate from Samford University as a theatre student, one must complete a final thesis called a “Catalyst project.” This year, two senior Theatre for Youth majors, Anna Johnson and Chloe Tower, teamed up to reach students on the other side of the world through their collaborative senior project.
by Student Blogger: Audrey Myers - March 08, 2021
In order to graduate from Samford University as a theatre student, one must complete a final thesis called a “Catalyst project.” This year, two senior Theatre for Youth majors, Anna Johnson and Chloe Tower, teamed up to reach students on the other side of the world through their collaborative senior project.
Theatre Tuscaloosa To Stream 2007 Production Of A LESSON BEFORE DYING
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2021
Theatre Tuscaloosa's next virtual offering for its 2020-21 Spreading Joy Season will be a presentation of its 2007 production of A Lesson Before Dying by Romulus Linney, which will be available March 19-21.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2021
Theatre Tuscaloosa's next virtual offering for its 2020-21 Spreading Joy Season will be a presentation of its 2007 production of A Lesson Before Dying by Romulus Linney, which will be available March 19-21.
Student Blog: Letters from a Nobody in New York #2 - Ask a Professor, Marymount Edition!
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - March 02, 2021
Professors are the gateways into your college careers, they can either make or break an institution for a student. Sometimes you meet a Professor that becomes your champion, a person who will cheer you on when you fail and when you succeed.
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - March 02, 2021
Professors are the gateways into your college careers, they can either make or break an institution for a student. Sometimes you meet a Professor that becomes your champion, a person who will cheer you on when you fail and when you succeed.
BWW Blog: From Ambiguous to Individuals: My Experience Teaching Actors with Disabilities
by Student Blogger: Audrey Myers - February 19, 2021
Picture me, an eager college freshman, certain that I could save the world through theatre, but a bit overwhelmed with where to start. I had grandeur dreams of opening my own nonprofit children’s theatre and working with underprivileged youth of some sort.
by Student Blogger: Audrey Myers - February 19, 2021
Picture me, an eager college freshman, certain that I could save the world through theatre, but a bit overwhelmed with where to start. I had grandeur dreams of opening my own nonprofit children’s theatre and working with underprivileged youth of some sort.
BWW Blog: 5 Black Playwrights to Know
by Student Blogger: Emily Earle - February 17, 2021
This Black History Month, celebrate the work of Black artists while expanding your knowledge of theatre history.
by Student Blogger: Emily Earle - February 17, 2021
This Black History Month, celebrate the work of Black artists while expanding your knowledge of theatre history.
University Of Montevallo Names Stage in Memory of Alumna Rebecca Luker
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2021
The University of Montevallo will be honoring the memory of alumna Rebecca Luker by naming the stage in its new Center for the Arts after her.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2021
The University of Montevallo will be honoring the memory of alumna Rebecca Luker by naming the stage in its new Center for the Arts after her.
BWW Blog: Letters from a Nobody in New York
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - February 15, 2021
This is a small list of things I wish I was told during my college auditions. Hopefully it helps.
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - February 15, 2021
This is a small list of things I wish I was told during my college auditions. Hopefully it helps.
Julie Andrews Sends Letter to Prattville Theater Students After the Passing of Their MARY POPPINS Director
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2021
Julie Andrews has sent a letter of encouragement to a group of theater students at Prattville Christian Academy after their director, Joey Fine, died earlier this year.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2021
Julie Andrews has sent a letter of encouragement to a group of theater students at Prattville Christian Academy after their director, Joey Fine, died earlier this year.
Virginia Samford Theatre To Present Neil Simon's PLAZA SUITE
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2021
The Virginia Samford Theatre in Birmingham is planning to produce the Neil Simon comedy PLAZA SUITE April 15 -25, 2021 starring Birmingham actors Nick and Kelsey Crawford directed by David McMahon.
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2021
The Virginia Samford Theatre in Birmingham is planning to produce the Neil Simon comedy PLAZA SUITE April 15 -25, 2021 starring Birmingham actors Nick and Kelsey Crawford directed by David McMahon.
ASF Signs Agreement With HBCU To Develop BIPOC Student Talent
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2021
Today, Alabama Shakespeare Festival (ASF) and Alabama State University (ASU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance and enrich students enrolled in the University's College of Visual and Performing Arts through programs established between ASF's staff and artistic company and ASU's students and faculty. ASF Artistic Director Rick Dildine and ASU President, Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., signed the MOU today in a ceremony held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2021
Today, Alabama Shakespeare Festival (ASF) and Alabama State University (ASU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance and enrich students enrolled in the University's College of Visual and Performing Arts through programs established between ASF's staff and artistic company and ASU's students and faculty. ASF Artistic Director Rick Dildine and ASU President, Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., signed the MOU today in a ceremony held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Huntsville Ballet Announces Fundraising Event, BRIDGE THE BALLET
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2021
Huntsville Ballet is returning to the stage with a fundraiser, Bridge The Ballet, which takes place on February 12-14, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2021
Huntsville Ballet is returning to the stage with a fundraiser, Bridge The Ballet, which takes place on February 12-14, 2021.
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