Nikki Snelson

Irving Berlin's HOLIDAY INN to be Presented at The Lyceum Theater Directed by Broadway's Nikki Snelson

Vanguard University's department of theatre arts will present the musical adaptation of the 1940's Christmas movie classic, Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. The production is presented in the Lyceum Theater on the Vanguard University campus, beginning November 18th, 2022 and running three weekends through December 11th. 

VIDEO: Catch Up on the Full Season of Ms. Guidance!

All summer long, BroadwayWorld has been bringing you new episodes of the new web series, Ms. Guidance, directed by Van Hansis and Melodie Sisk and written by James Ryan Caldwell. The season may be over but that doesn't mean that there isn't still time to catch up on what you missed. Check out all six episodes!

VIDEO: Ms. Guidance- Episode 6 | Long Day's Journey Into Jenny

In the finale episode of Ms. Guidance: Only one obstacle stands between Jenny and her dream role – herself. Porsche deals with some unexpected consequences. Timothy lies for the first time in his entire life.

VIDEO: Ms. Guidance- Episode 5 | How to Succeed in Jenny Without Really Trying

In the latest episode of Ms. Guidance: Jenny has turned over a new leaf, or at least thatʼs what she wants everyone to think. Pistol is conflicted by a nagging desire to cast Walker as the lead in The Seagull. Bethany uncovers a dirty secret and uses it to her advantage. And Porsche learns how to be good at being bad.

BroadwayWorld Will Exclusively Air New Web Series, Ms. Guidance

BroadwayWorld is excited to announce the launch of a new web series, Ms. Guidance. Directed by Van Hansis and Melodie Sisk and written by James Ryan Caldwell, the six-episode series will premiere exclusively here at BroadwayWorld on Wednesday, June 29th.

Photos: See Christy Altomare, Nikki Snelson & More at MTCA 2022

On February 11th, students from schools across the country returned to Orange County, California, to celebrate the magic of live theatre in the 2022 Musical Theatre Competitions of America (MTCA).

​​​​​Over 200 Winners Crowned In MTCA Festival

On February 11, students from schools across the country returned to Orange County, California, to celebrate the magic of live theatre in the 2022 Musical Theatre Competitions of America (MTCA). The anticipated opportunity to take the stage in live performance again delivered an electric weekend of music, dance, and community, as students shared their joy to be back on stage doing what they love together.

Vanguard University to Present MAMMA MIA! Directed by Nikki Snelson

Vanguard University's department of theatre arts will present the smash hit Broadway musical, Mamma Mia. The production is presented in the Lyceum Theater on the Vanguard University campus, beginning February 25th, 2022, and running three weekends through March 13th.

Get to Know the Students of Next on Stage: Noelle Roth is Grateful to Be Doing What She Loves in Theater

We're announcing our winners of season 2 of Next on Stage: Dance Edition this week! But before we do, we're chatting with the contestants in the finale. Contestant Noelle Roth shares more about her charity, why she applied for Next on Stage, and her dream role that she hopes to play one day!

Ali Funkhouser, Ryan Vona & More to Star in LEGALLY BLONDE at Franklin Performing Arts Company

The Franklin Performing Arts Company has announced the cast for their production of Legally Blonde the Musical. The production, originally scheduled for March 2020, marks the return of live theater for FPAC at THE BLACK BOX.

VIDEO: Ms. Guidance- Episode 6 | Long Day's Journey Into Jenny

In the finale episode of Ms. Guidance: Only one obstacle stands between Jenny and her dream role – herself. Porsche deals with some unexpected consequences. Timothy lies for the first time in his entire life.

VIDEO: Ms. Guidance- Episode 5 | How to Succeed in Jenny Without Really Trying

In the latest episode of Ms. Guidance: Jenny has turned over a new leaf, or at least thatʼs what she wants everyone to think. Pistol is conflicted by a nagging desire to cast Walker as the lead in The Seagull. Bethany uncovers a dirty secret and uses it to her advantage. And Porsche learns how to be good at being bad.

VIDEO: Shoshana Bean, Kyle Dean Massey, Laura Bell Bundy, and More Support Orbit Arts Academy

Broadway stars have come together for a new video in support of Orbit Arts Academy in Atlanta, GA.

Omaha's Broadway dreams will come true for the second consecutive summer when The Broadway Dreams Foundation (BDF) partners with Omaha Performing Arts to present their acclaimed Summer Performing Arts Intensive Monday, June 11 through Sunday, June 17, 2011 at the Holland Performing Arts Center (1200 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE). Acclaimed theatrical director and producer Richard Jay-Alexander and a roster of Broadway veterans will work with aspiring young performers from the Omaha area throughout the week in preparation for 'True Colors,' a one of a kind Broadway concert open to the public. The one night only concert event will take place at the Holland Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 16th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $19 and are available now online at www.TicketOmaha.com, by calling 866.434.8587 or visiting the Holland Center box office.

The Broadway Dreams Foundation (BDF), the non-profit that brings first-rate Broadway training to aspiring performers throughout the country, brings you this clip of the development of a real Broadway baby, Neve Juday, daughter of an Atlanta faculty member. Check out the clip below of little Neve as Audrey from Little Shop of Horrors being coached by Chase Todd as a BDF 'director.'

This August, from the 18th through the 21st, the Broadway Dreams Foundation (BDF) will host its Summer Performing Arts Intensive in Philadelphia! During the intensive, attendees will receive first-rate training in acting, dance and vocal performance daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. by savvy Broadway veterans who will share their invaluable insider knowledge on the skills needed to make it in show business. Students will also learn how to improve their audition skills (song selections and cold readings) and attend classes geared toward college and career planning (headshots and resumes). At week's end, all participants will have the opportunity to perform alongside their Broadway idols in a 'one night only' concert event. Tony-winner Alice Ripley (Next To Normal) will participate as the guest teacher for the intensive.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Atlanta's Broadway dreams will come true for the 5th consecutive summer when THE BROADWAY DREAMS FOUNDATION (BDF) presents their acclaimed Summer Performing Arts Intensive Monday, June 7 through Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre (2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Marietta, GA), Atlanta's premiere entertainment venue. The week-long program will culminate in a one-night-only Broadway concert event entitled 'Don't Stop Believing' on Sunday, June 13 at 2:00 pm at the Centre's 2,750 seat John A. Williams Theatre. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive video blog of the behind-the-scenes audition process in Atlanta!

Omaha's Broadway dreams came true on Sunday, April 25, 2010 when The Broadway Dreams Foundation presented its Triple Threat Extremeworkshop at The Holland Performing Arts Center (13th & Douglas Street).

Wonderland, the new musical adventure by Frank Wildhorn (The Civil War and Jekyll & Hyde), with lyrics by Jack Murphy and a book by Phoebe Hwang, is currently playing at Houston's Ally Theatre through February 14. BroadwayWorld brings you a look inside the production, directed by Gregory Boyd (also the Ally's Artistic Director).

Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure will play David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, formerly known as the TBPAC's Ferguson Hall Dec. 5, 2009 through Jan. 3, 2010, with preview performances scheduled Nov. 24 through Dec. 4. Following the Tampa run, Wonderland will play a limited engagement at the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas, beginning Jan. 15, 2010.