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BWW Interview: Broadway's Mia Pinero Talks Debut Album GROWING UP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 14, 2022
From month of reset and reflection comes now Pinero's debut album, Growing Up, to be released tomorrow, March 15. The album is a beautiful musical journey, featuring stripped down interpretations of songs by a range of artists from Stephen Sondheim to Donald Glover and more....
Livestreamed Concert With Elena Moon Park & Friends Announced as 'Just Kidding' Season Final Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 02, 2022
The award-winning family artist Elena Moon Park and her band will perform a livestreamed one-hour, all-ages concert from the Leonard Nimoy Thalia theatre in NYC on Saturday, March 12. This is the last show of Symphony Space's legendary Just Kidding season, and one of the Passport to the World series...
Symphony Space to Present Three More JUST KIDDING Livestreamed Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 27, 2022
Families everywhere can enjoy three more performances in the acclaimed Just Kidding series, streamed live in high definition direct from NYC's legendary Symphony Space Leonard Nimoy Thalia theatre....
by Stephi Wild - December 22, 2021
Symphony Space today reveals a new programming lineup for its celebrated Just Kidding series, geared toward kids ages 3-8 and their families....
Waterparks Release Music Video for 'The Secret Life of Me'
by TV News Desk - August 18, 2021
Waterparks recently released their long-awaited fourth album Greatest Hits which features notable singles 'Just Kidding', 'You'd Be Paranoid Too (If Everyone Was Out To Get You)', 'Numb' and 'Snow Globe'....
Waterparks Release 'Snow Globe (Autograf Vs. Waterparks)' Single
by TV News Desk - July 22, 2021
Autograf describes the process of the track, saying: “Waterparks pumps us up. Despite the clear genre difference, we relate to the band's energy as performers and were excited to emphasize the danceable elements of 'Snow Globe' with our remix.” ...
BWW Interview: Deborah Stone of HERE I AM! at The Triad July 21st
by Stephen Mosher - July 20, 2021
Early in her career Deborah Stone used her body as a dancer in demand and left her voice to its own devices. Now, the singing actress from The Snarks has found that her voice works just as well when set to music as it does when reciting dialogue, and the cabaret community has taken to that voice li...
BWW Blog: A Most Thorough Review of Disneyland's Avengers Campus
by Student Blogger: Bea Mienik - June 29, 2021
Mere minutes after Disneyland California announced that, come June 15th, out-of-state residents would be welcome to visit the park -mask-free for vaccinated folks, no less - I did what any sane person would do: I booked my butt on a last-minute flight to California and, miraculously, scored a ticket...
Waterparks Release New Music Video for 'Violet!'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 26, 2021
With this video, Waterparks' play on the song's lyric 'No I'm not a stalker but I watch you while you're walkin',' featuring a giant eye that appears throughout the video, watching the guys. Viewers surely won't be able to take their eyes off of the 'Violet!' video, either. ...
Student Blog: From Screen to Stage!
by Student Blogger: Jaclyn Hansen - May 25, 2021
Like theatre, film and television have the power to transport viewers into an alternate universe and take them on a beautiful journey, either ending in success, heartbreak, victory, or despair. No matter the genre, the world that exists within the screen is something truly spectacular and mesmerizin...
BWW Blog: 100 Hoops
by Student Blogger: Bea Mienik - May 25, 2021
As more and more of my auditions come back with the dreaded 'Thank you for your submission, we will contact you if we need anything further,' I am reminded of my Basketball 'career' in the 4th grade....
Wynn Las Vegas Announces 'A Summer Of Comedy' At Encore Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2021
Wynn Las Vegas today announced a jam-packed summer comedy lineup coming to Encore Theater, featuring top comedians including Sebastian Maniscalco, Jo Koy, Jim Gaffigan, Nate Bargatze, Demetri Martin and Tom Papa. Tickets for all performances go on sale Friday, May 21 at 10 a.m. PT. ...
Waterparks Release New Single & Video 'Just Kidding'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 12, 2021
The video is the latest installment of Waterparks Wednesdays - where the guys debut a new release on Wednesdays leading up to the album. 'Just Kidding' is a stripped down, personal track that puts Awsten's bold vocals on display alongside a deftly-produced beat and very honest lyrics. ...
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!...
BWW Blog: My Favorite Zoom Staging Movements
by Student Blogger: Sydni Dichter - February 18, 2021
I have assembled a list of some of my favorite Zoom choreography to date, and I will rank these in this post, from least favorite to most favorite movements. ...
BWW Blog: Snagging the Cheap Seat - My West End Adventures
by Student Blogger: Kat Mokrynski - February 18, 2021
I thought I’d compile some of the highlights from each show I saw as not only a way for me to remember some pre-COVID times but to also give advice for theatregoers once the West End begins to reopen....
New Date Announced for Jo Koy at Alabama Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2021
The Jo Koy show originally scheduled for September 24, 2020 has been rescheduled for February 25, 2021. If you have already purchased tickets they will be valid for the new date. ...
BWW Blog: The Theatre Kid's Guide To Gift-Giving
by Student Blogger: Maggie Cummins - November 13, 2020
We’re inherently creative people, too, which means one thing is for sure: we will inevitably find ways to turn anything you buy us into our next prop. Happy spending! ...
Melissa Ramondelli Shares a Dance Captain Memory - Next on Stage
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - June 16, 2020
We're chatting with the contestants in the top 10 for Next on Stage! Melissa shares what she's been up to during quarantine....
HEDWIG Composer Stephen Trask Marries Partner of 35 Years
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2020
Broadway composer Stephen Trask and his partner or 35 years, Michael, are officially a married couple. Michael told the Lexington Herald Leader: a?oeWe were just sort of being lazy and letting stuff play out. But then this world-changing event occurs within a space of a month or two, and suddenly ...
PHOTO: Britney Spears Honors the 20th Anniversary of 'Oops!... I Did It Again' With a Flashback Photo
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2020
Britney Spears took to Instagram to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her song 'Oops!...I Did It Again' with a flashback photo!...
Jo Koy Spokane Show Postponed Until October 24th
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2020
At the direction of the city of Spokane and local health authorities, the Spokane, WA date of the Jo Koy Just Kidding World Tour originally scheduled for March 20, will be postponed due to COVID-19 health concerns....
Two Performances in the Just Kidding Series at Symphony Space Have Been Postponed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2020
Due to unforeseen circumstances and travel disruptions, two upcoming performances in the Just Kidding series at Symphony Space have been postponed:...
Award-Winning Puppetry is Coming to Symphony Space In March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2020
Two acclaimed companies will present family-friendly puppetry shows with music in March: The last month of the 2019-20 Just Kidding family performing arts season presents a lively and exciting roster of kid-centric shows every Saturday. The March lineup includes colorful and humorous puppetry from t...
NBC's Alternative Directors Program Names 2019-20 Class
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 14, 2020
NBC has announced the 2019-20 class of its Alternative Directors Program, the industry's first directing pipeline program for unscripted shows that strives to create equal representation behind the scenes on alternative series....
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