Anneliese Van Der Pol News

Tony Award Winners, Joanna Gleason (Into the Woods), Marissa Jaret Winokur (Hairspray), Disney star, Anneliese van der Pol (Broadway: Beauty & the Beast) and others available for free audition feedback at Self-Tape for the Soul

A series of new interstitial messages, from kids' favorite Disney Channel stars, designed to offer reassurance and a sense of community during the present global health crisis premieres FRIDAY, MARCH 27, on Disney Channel and Disney Channel YouTube. The series includes over 35 Disney Channel stars who each filmed their message from their homes and around their neighborhoods, sharing how they stay positive, active and, with the help of parents and family members, navigate through this uncertain time. The series is designed to demonstrate for viewers age 6-14 that they are not alone in this experience, and we are all in this together (#WAITT).

West Of Broadway podcast had a moment to catch up with Tal Fox and talk about her online classroom called Self Tape for the Soul. Inspired by Laura Benanti and her #SunshineSongs idea, Tal has created a platform for students to self tape and get feedback from industry professionals, including West of Broadway's Wendy Rosoff! 

'Raven's Home' will spotlight the risks associated with vaping among youth in a topical episode that's especially relevant to kids age 6-14 and their families, SUNDAY, MARCH 1 (8:00 p.m. EST/PST), on Disney Channel. Immediately following the episode, a special message from the cast will be seen on Disney Channel and Disney Channel YouTube. The episode and message were developed under the consultancy of Hollywood, Health & Society, who brought in experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and USC, among others.

Everyone's favorite dashing prince from The Broadway Princess Party took a minute to talk about life on tour, baking pies, and befriending a Disney legend.

Disney Channel orders a fourth season of its popular family sitcom 'Raven's Home,' starring and executive produced by multitalented Raven-Symoné. Alison Taylor ('Just Jordan') will join the fourth season creative team as executive producer, alongside Raven-Symoné and executive producer and showrunner Warren Hutcherson ('Reed Between the Lines,' 'The Bernie Mac Show'). Production on season four will commence later this year.

Anneliese van der Pol, who played Chelsea Daniels on “That's So Raven,” looks back on her character's best lines and gets emotional over her lifelong friendship with Raven-Symone on 'The Today Show.' Watch the clip below!

Everyone loves a little nostalgia, especially when it comes to their favorite television shows and movies growing up. For millennials and Gen Z-ers, these probably include a few DCOMs (Disney Channel Original Movie) and series. Several of the stars of these films and TV shows have gone on to further their acting and singing careers on Broadway, and some even got their start on the stage. Below is a list of stars that you may or may not know have a few theatre credits under their belt!

The season premiere dates of two popular comedy series for kids and families—'Raven's Home' and 'BUNK'D'—have been set for MONDAY, JUNE 17 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT/PDT), and THURSDAY, JUNE 20 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT/PDT), respectively, on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW.

5 years after opening on Broadway BKLYN The Musical finds a home with theatrical licensor, Broadway Licensing. It's hit song 'Once Upon a Time', originally sung by Eden Espinoza, has endured long after the show closed. Famous ladies to tackle the power ballad include: Diana DeGarmo, Natalie Weiss, Isa Peña, and Anneliese van der Pol.

Accomplished writer/producer Eunetta T. Boone has joined Disney Channel's hit sitcom 'Raven's Home' as executive producer and showrunner for its third season. She most recently was a consultant on the series, working closely with its executive producer and star Raven-Symoné. Emmy®-nominated writer/producer Warren Hutcherson ('Dr. Ken,' 'The Bernie Mac Show') also joins the creative team as co-executive producer for the series. Production for season three is underway and will premiere in 2019.

Actress, singer and series executive producer Raven-Symoné leads the multitalented 'Raven's Home' cast in a dynamic musical episode, 'Raven's Home: Remix,' about self-empowerment and self-expression. Directed by Paul Hoen ('ZOMBIES,' 'Camp Rock 2,' 'Let it Shine') and choreographed by Will 'WilldaBeast' Adams ('America's Best Dance Crew,' 'Glee'), the episode premieres FRIDAY, OCT. 12 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel, in the DisneyNOW app and DisneyVOD. It features eight original songs and dance numbers performed by the cast: Raven-Symoné, Issac Ryan Brown, Navia Robinson, Jason Maybaum, Sky Katz and Anneliese van der Pol.

Pegasus Theatre presents The Cuban and the Redhead, a new musical about Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, with book, music and lyrics by Robert Bartley and Danny Whitman. Tickets are on sale now.

On Monday, May 21, 2018, the Foundation for New American Musicals returned to Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal to present the 4th edition of 3RD MONDAYS, an up close and personal experience with exciting musical theatre artists performing songs from Broadway's past, present, and future! Scroll down for photos of the show!

On Monday, May 21, 2018, the Foundation for New American Musicals returns to Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal to present the 4th edition of 3RD MONDAYS, an up close and personal experience with exciting musical theatre artists performing songs from Broadway's past, present, and future!

Season two of Disney Channel's hit comedy series 'Raven's Home' is set to premiere with a week of four new episodes, beginning MONDAY, JUNE 25 - THURSDAY, JUNE 28 (9:30-10:00 a.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel, in the DisneyNOW app and on Disney Channel VOD. Following the debut week, new episodes will premiere throughout the summer on Tuesday and Friday mornings (9:30-10:00 a.m. EDT/PDT), as part of Disney Channel's GO! Summer that super-serves kids and families all season with new programming and fan-centric off-air events.

Producers Matt Murphy and Shawn Nightingale have announced that pop culture phenomenon & Off-Broadway's longest running comedy Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, will end its New York City run after four and a half years of performances.

Fundraising records and gender norms alike were smashed by stars of stage, screen and pop music on April 2, 2018, at this year's inclusive, dynamic and loving Broadway Backwards.

Broadway Backwards (#BroadwayBackwards) took the stage last night, April 2, 2018, at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, NYC), currently home to the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Kinky Boots. The evening was produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and benefits Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City. 

Broadway Backwards (#BroadwayBackwards) took the stage last night, April 2, 2018, at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, NYC), currently home to the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Kinky Boots. The evening was produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and benefits Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City. BroadwayWorld is taking you t o the red carpet below!