Michael Minarik

Video: IAMT Student Nails 'Gimme Gimme' at Jeremy Jordan Masterclass
by Michael Major - Dec 12, 2025

Before Jeremy Jordan took the stage in The Great Gatsby on Broadway, he taught a masterclass at The Institute for American Musical Theatre. Jordan worked with IAMT's second year students, reuniting with his Rock of Ages co-star. Watch a video!

Students from IAMT Take Over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Today
by Lauren Hilton - Feb 15, 2024

Tune in to our Instagram Story as students take you behind the scenes of a day at the American Institute of American Musical Theatre!

Jeremy Stolle Joins YES! THE MUSICAL at IAMT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023

Jeremy Stolle will headline an educational workshop of Yes! The Musical at the Institute for American Musical Theatre, with performances from November 2-4, 2023. Get all the details about this exciting musical event.

Student Blog: Fear of Failure
by Student Blogger: Olivia Mathis - Oct 23, 2023

The concept of not “making it” is understandably terrifying for people who can’t imagine doing anything else but this career. These fears often spiral into comparing yourself with people who are quote-on-quote “successful”, and assuming you’re not talented enough to be like them.

Derek Klena to Teach Weekly at The Institute for American Musical Theatre
by Team BWW - Aug 2, 2023

Derek Klena will be joining the faculty at the prestigious NYC conservatory training program, The Institute for American Musical Theatre (IAMT). Klena will teach Song Interpretation regularly this fall. 

Photos: On the Red Carpet for BroadwayWorld's 20th Anniversary Celebration
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 23, 2023

Sunday night was a very special occasion here at BroadwayWorld. The best of Broadway gathered at Sony Hall to celebrate a huge milestone- our 20th Anniversary! The concert event benefitted Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Check out photos from the red carpet!

A 2023 Theatre Summer Camp Guide
by Team BWW - Feb 12, 2023

Looking for the perfect summer camp for your theatre-loving kid? Let BroadwayWorld be your guide and check out some of the best and most anticipated theatre arts camps of 2023.

Wake Up With BWW 1/26: COMPANY Tour, COCO Stage Adaptation in the Works, and More!
by - Jan 26, 2023

Top stories include a tour announcement for Company, plus Disney on Broadway is working on a stage adaptation of Coco, and more!

Interview: Institute for American Musical Theatre's Michael Minarik Teaches Students to Seek Joy
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2023

BroadwayWorld sat down with Michael Minarik, the Director and Acting Head at Institute for American Musical Theatre, to discuss what sets IAMT's program apart, studying in New York City, and the importance of seeking joy.

Moye, Mason & Attaway Lead Broadway Lineup for New Year's Eve Bash at Tony's DiNapoli
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 31, 2022

Broadway veterans James Moye (Dear Evan Hansen), Ginna Claire Mason (Wicked) and Major Attaway (Aladdin) will team with an all-star lineup of Broadway performers from Aladdin, Wicked, Rent, Million Dollar Quartet and Rock of Ages tonight at the annual New Year's Eve extravaganza at Tony's Di Napoli at Times Square.

Photos: Former MATILDA on Broadway Stars Attend Netflix Film Screening
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2022

In attendance were former Broadway Matildas Bailey Ryon, Milly Shapiro, Oona Laurence, Sophia Gennusa, Gabriella Pizzolo, Alexandra Vlachos, Ava Briglia, Ava Ulloa, Aviva Winick, Brooklyn Shuck, Eliza Madore, Fina Strazza, Mattea Conforti and Mimi Clark-Ryder. Check out photos from the screening now!

Institute for American Musical Theatre Expanding This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 19, 2021

After only 5 years in business, IAMT is expanding. This fall, NYC’s most exciting musical theatre program will be moving into their second space in Washington Heights- a 5000 sq. ft. acting school. This space will be dedicated to acting technique class, Film & TV class, along with presenting new musicals from both the IAMT New Works Series and the IAMT Creators program.

ROCK OF AGES CONCERT Now To Feature Pre-Show Hosted By Randi Zuckerberg, Willam and Tom Lenk
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2021

Additional details have been announced for the one-night only, bi-coastal livestream jamfest Rock of Ages: All-Star Reunion Concert tomorrow night, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 8:00PM ET. All ticket purchasers will have the option of watching the concert live and/or on demand for an additional 24 hours through Monday, April 26.

Why BroadwayWorld Education/IAMT is the Place to Get Your Theatre Training!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2021

While the weather outside is frightful, hunker in and get your education on with BroadwayWorld and The Institute for American Musical Theatre in an exclusive series of online classes in Acting, Singing, and Dance for students around the world! Why should you train with IAMT? Let us count the ways!

Institute for American Musical Theatre Names Colin Hanlon New Head of Film and TV in Fall 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2020

New York Citya??s Institute for American Musical Theatre has announced Colin Hanlon as the new head of IAMTa??s Film & TV classes for its two-year training program.

Save 10% On Online Acting, Singing, And Dancing Classes With Our Summer Sale!
by BWW Staff - Aug 13, 2020

BroadwayWorld and The Institute for American Musical Theatre have joined forces to bring online triple threat classes to students around the world. Now, for a limited time only, you can save 10% with our summer sale! Freshening up those triple threat skills is a great way to get ready to go back to school or get a leg up in the audition room.

10 Places to Take Online Acting Classes from Home!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2020

New online platforms have launched just since the beginning of the health crisis, to help those looking to hone their craft continue to do so from home. Many classes are even taught by Broadway professionals. Other institutions have simply shifted their in-person classes to a virtual format, taught over Zoom or an equivalent platform.

Save 10% On Online Acting, Singing, And Dancing Classes With Our Summer Sale!
by BWW Staff - Jul 23, 2020

BroadwayWorld and The Institute for American Musical Theatre have joined forces to bring online triple threat classes to students around the world. Now, for a limited time only, you can save 10% with our summer sale! Freshening up those triple threat skills is a great way to get ready to go back to school or get a leg up in the audition room.

Starts Next Week! Continue Your Singing, Acting, & Dancing Training During The Virus Outbreak At Home!
by Alan Henry - Apr 7, 2020

BroadwayWorld and The Institute for American Musical Theatre have joined forces to bring an exclusive series of online classes in Acting, Singing, and Dance to students around the world! With each class, you will have access to some of the most sought-after teachers in New York City, and with their personalized feedback, they will help guide YOU towards a career in the arts. This series is as close as you can get to training in New York City without actually being there!

VIDEO: Tune in for Dance/Vocal Tips and Online Education Options from IAMT's Nicholas Cunningham & Andrew Drost- Live Now!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2020

We're also giving you a chance to hear straight from the IAMT professionals! Tune in today, April 1 (12pm EST), as Head of Voice Andrew Drost and Head of Dance Nicholas Cunningham host a live chat from BroadwayWorld's Facebook page. Be sure to tune in to watch live and send him your questions about the program, how you can participate, or even general dance and vocal tips!