Adam Sansiveri

Broadway Dreams Welcomes New Board Leadership & Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2025

As Broadway Dreams enters a new year of transformative programming, the organization has appointed its 2025 Board of Directors slate. Learn more about the team here!

Photos: Laura Benanti Honored At 2024 BROADWAY DREAMS Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024

Broadway Dreams hosted its annual gala this weekend at The Plaza New York (768 5th Avenue). Jerry Mitchell, Jerry Zaks, and more turned out for the big night! See photos from the event!

Connor Gallagher, Laura Osnes, and More To Teach With BROADWAY DREAMS at Belmont Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2023

Broadway Dreams (Annette Tanner, Founder & President), the premier performing arts education organization, has announced another intensive in Nashville, TN from Monday, May 29 to Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Belmont University.

Acclaimed Writer/Director Gordon Greenberg Will Teach Broadway Dreams Master Classes In Nashville
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2023

Broadway Dreams (Annette Tanner, Founder & President) have announced that acclaimed Broadway, West End and television director / writer, Gordon Greenberg will teach Broadway Dreams Master Classes with aspiring students from two Nashville high schools this Friday, February 24, 2023.

Video: Watch Jennifer Holliday & Morgan James' Performances at Broadway Dreams Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2022

Watch Morgan James’ performance of “Dream On” and Jennifer Holliday’s “And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' from Broadway Dreams Foundation's 15th Annual Gala!

Photos: See Alex Newell, Jennifer Holliday & More at Broadway Dreams Foundation's 15th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2022

See photos from Broadway Dreams Foundation's 15th anniversary gala honoring Ryan Stana, founder and CEO of RWS Entertainment Group, and Adam Sansiveri, arts philanthropist, SVP and senior managing director of AllianceBernstein.

Jennifer Holliday, Jackie Burns & More to Join Broadway Dreams Foundation's 15th Anniversary Gala Honoring its Founders
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2022

Broadway Dreams Foundation ('Broadway Dreams') will be honoring Ryan Stana, founder and CEO of RWS Entertainment Group, and Adam Sansiveri, arts philanthropist, SVP and senior managing director of AllianceBernstein, at its 15th Annual Gala.

Photo Flash: Rachel Potter, Ryann Redmond and More at MERRY & BRIGHT Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2019

Bernstein Private Wealth Management, a global asset management firm, and the Broadway Dreams Foundation, a premier immersive musical theatre training program, together hosted the inaugural Merry & Bright: A Holiday Celebration event in Nashville on Wednesday, December 18th. 

Photo Flash: Tom Kitt And Tom Gabbard Honored At Broadway Dreams 12th Annual Holiday Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2019

The Broadway Dreams Foundation, the premier immersive musical theatre training program, held its 12th annual Holiday Gala at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City on the evening of Monday, December 9th, to raise critical funds for arts education. Presented by Broadway Dreams Foundation Board Member, Gala Event Chair, and CEO and founder of the award-winning RWS Entertainment Group Ryan Stana, the evening was hosted by Broadway Dreams faculty member and Broadway veteran Christopher J. Hanke, featuring performances by Frozen and Bring It On's Ryann Redmond, Mean Girls' Renée Rapp, Something Rotten! and Freaky Friday's Heidi Blickenstaff, Spongebob Squarepants' Jai'len Josey, Once on This Island's Quentin Earl Darrington, NBC's The Village's Ben Ahlers, actor and dancer Addalie Burns, Newsies and Cats' Evan Kasprzak, and Jagged Little Pill's Antonio Cipriano. The programming was directed by Broadway Dreams Artistic Advisor, Theater Calgary Artistic Director, and Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima. 

Photo Flash: Broadway Dreams Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of SOUTH PACIFIC
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2018

This week, Broadway Dreams and The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization hosted the 70th Anniversary gala concert celebration of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize Award-winning musical triumph, South Pacific. 

Photo Flash: Heather Headley, Katrina Lenk, Adrienne Warren and More Onstage at the 2017 Broadway Dreams Supper
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2017

Celebrating 20 years since Heather Headley's Broadway debut in Disney's landmark musical The Lion King, the 10th annual Broadway Dreams Supper, supporting the performing arts education not-for-profit Broadway Dreams, treated guests to cocktails, a formal dinner, and tribute performances from some of the today's most celebrated performers at The Plaza (58th Street and Fifth Avenue). BroadwayWorld has photos from the starry occasion below!

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE BAND'S VISIT!
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 10, 2017

The critically acclaimed new Broadway musical THE BAND'S VISIT opened officially just last night, November 9, 2017, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet below!

Photo Coverage: Broadway Dreams Gala Honors Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 22, 2016

Broadway Dreams just held its annual Night of Dreams Gala, honoring Tony Award-winning lyricist and composer Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty with the inaugural Arts Advancement Award. Point Park University was the leading education sponsor of the event.

Photo Flash: RUTHLESS! Star Performs at Night of Dreams Gala
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 11, 2015

11-year-old Tori Murray, the young star of Off-Broadway's musical smash RUTHLESS!, performed at the fifth annual 'Night of Dreams' holiday gala in Bryant Park on November 30th presented by the Broadway Dreams Foundation. Broadway's brightest stars and patrons of the arts joined together for a festive celebration of the country's premier musical theatre training program. Tori wowed the assembled guests with a rousing rendition of 'You Raise Me Up,' along with Quentin Earl Darrington (RAGTIME) and Broadway Dreams student Isabella Gottfried.

Photo Flash: Inside Broadway Dreams Foundation's NYC Showcase and NIGHT OF DREAMS Gala
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2015

The holidays have been especially busy for The Broadway Dreams Foundation with two, exciting annual events, including the NYC Showcase and the Night of Dreams Gala. Scroll down for photos from both events!

Nicole Parker and More Set for Broadway Dreams Foundation's NIGHT OF DREAMS at Bryant Park
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2015

The Broadway Dreams Foundation (BDF) will hold its fifth annual holiday gala, 'Night of Dreams,' at Celsius, a one-of-a-kind winter restaurant, lounge, and event space within the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park (5th Ave and 42nd Street) on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 7 p.m. At this urban winter wonderland in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Broadway's brightest stars and patrons of the arts will join together for a festive celebration of the country's premier musical theatre training program.

Photo Flash: Adam Sansiveri to Run New York City Marathon in Support of Broadway Dreams
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2015

Most people in the Broadway community know about The Broadway Dreams Foundation, the country's premier performing arts education foundation. Their faculty members are some of the communities most prominent and successful performers; such as Nick Adams, Tituss Burgess, Norm Lewis, Leslie Odom Jr., Nicholas Rodriguez, Morgan James, Stafford Arima, Nicole Parker, Spencer Liff, Taye Diggs, and the list goes on. But like most great nonprofits, it's the people behind the scenes that are funding such programs and working every day to make a difference.

Photo Flash: Morgan James, Cast of ALADDIN and More at Broadway Dreams Foundation's NIGHT OF DREAMS Gala
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2014

The Broadway Dreams Foundation held its fourth annual holiday gala, 'Night of Dreams,' at Celsius, a one-of-a-kind winter restaurant, lounge, and event space within the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park (5th Ave and 42nd Street) last night, November 24, 2014. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Photo Flash: Inside Broadway Dreams Foundation's NIGHT OF DREAMS Gala
by Molly Tracy - Dec 11, 2013

On Monday, December 9, 2013, The Broadway Dreams Foundation held its third annual holiday gala, "Night of Dreams," at Celsius, a restaurant, bar and event space within the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park. At this one of a kind urban winter wonderland in of the heart of midtown Manhattan, Broadway's brightest stars and patrons of the arts joined together for a festive celebration of the country's premier musical theatre training program.

Tituss Burgess, Morgan James & More To Take Part in Broadway Dreams Foundation's NIGHT OF DREAMS Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2013

The Broadway Dreams Foundation will hold its third annual holiday gala, "Night of Dreams," at Celsius, a restaurant, bar and event space within the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park (5th Ave and 42nd Street) tonight, December 9, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. At this one of a kind urban winter wonderland in of the heart of midtown Manhattan, Broadway's brightest stars and patrons of the arts will join together for a festive celebration of the country's premier musical theatre training program. The evening will include festive cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and performances by Tituss Burgess, Morgan James, Ryann Redmond,Adrienne Warren, Joey Contreras along with current Broadway Dreams students from across the country.