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Deciding where to go for college or university is nothing short of daunting. There are all kinds of factors to consider such as location, ideal class size, and admission requirements. We're rounding up some of the top theatre schools to give students some stats to consider when getting ready to apply or even transfer.

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Broadway & Pose Star Billy Porter has teamed up with Broadway YouTuber Michael Korte to deliver some vocal magic! For Korte's 'One Take' acoustic sessions, Billy sings his original song 'Love The Pain Away'

She's been a witch, a leading player, a Disney princess, and a DC superhero, but now Ciara Renee is working on a short film called REDDY RECORDS, and she needs your help. The film is in the final days of a crowdfunding campaign, and Renee is heading into the home stretch by doing a 24-hour livestream to get the project over the finish line. 

Broadway stars Ciara Renee and Krystal Joy Brown have teamed up with YouTuber Michael Korte and musician Evan Williams to deliver some vocal magic! For Korte's 'One Take' acoustic sessions, a series on his YouTube channel, the girls cover 'Shallow' from A Star Is Born.

BROADWAY TO THE RESCUE is amping up for one of the most incredible nights in theatre in Los Angeles. In a special performance on October 13th, hosted by Broadway's Michael-Leon Wooley (Netflix's 'AJ and the Queen'). Following last year's epic Broadway night, this year, Broadway to the Rescue GOES DISNEY. On this special night, 25 of Broadway's brightest and best, along with an ensemble of over 50 performers, will take to the stage to sing songs and create show-stopping performances based on hits from your favorite Disney movies and musicals, including THE LITTLE MERMAID, MARY POPPINS, FROZEN, HERCULES, ALADDIN, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG and many more.

Musical theatre composer/lyricist, Michael Mott, will return to Feinstein's/54 Below in Michael Mott & Friends today, September 7 at 9:30 pm. Mott was last seen at Feinstein's/ 54 Below with a two night sold out concert run of his original musical, In The Light.

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, welcomes back musical theatre composer/ lyricist, Michael Mott in Michael Mott & Friends on Friday, September 7 at 9:30 pm. Mott was last seen at Feinstein's/ 54 Below with a two night sold out concert run of his original musical, In The Light.

With the IN THE HEIGHTS film currently in pre-production, Lin-Manuel Miranda is looking to extend his reach into musical films as Deadline is reporting that the multi-talented star will make his feature film directorial debut with the big screen adaptation of Jonathan Larson's TICK, TICK... BOOM!

Musical theatre composer/lyricist, Michael Mott, will return to Feinstein's/54 Below in Michael Mott & Friends on Friday, September 7 at 9:30 pm. Mott was last seen at Feinstein's/ 54 Below with a two night sold out concert run of his original musical, In The Light.

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: read the reviews for The King and I in the West End, starring Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe, and more!

Well, we did it! Broadway Sessions recently celebrated it's 10th anniversary with a full blown SUPER SHOW! We invited back some of our favorite performers to recreate some of our favorite musical moments. We also had some incredible new memories made! Our All-Star cast dazzled the SRO room. Enjoy these highlights by Paige Davis, Kevin Chamberlin, Ciara Renee, Nick Adams, Kennedy Caughell, Jeremy Stolle, Kelvin Moon Loh, Alex Grayson. Bre Jackson, Colton Ryan, F. Michael Haynie, Erica Lustig, Tracy MCDowell, Adinah Alexander, Jen Perry, Jed Resnick, Imari Hardon, Isabel Kruse and more! 

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano.  This Thursday night, June 28th, Broadway Sessions will celebrate 10 years of being Broadway's favorite night out with an anniversary super show! Themed, Broadway Sessions: Greatest Hits, Broadway Sessions guests will return to recreate some of the series most memorable musical moments.

SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical opened on Broadway last night, Monday, April 23, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street. We're taking you to the red carpet below!

Shrunken Shakespeare Company's Co-Founder and newly appointed Executive Director Yvonne Cone announced today that the well-known company is back after two and a half years with a brand new Board of Directors, and an all-new production. SSC's first production in this new outing as a not-for-profit will be William Shakespeare's Richard II, which will be the highlight of their 2018/2019 season. Dates and location will be announced at a later time.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Janet Krupin in Concert on April 6 at 9:30 PM. Krupin (Bring It On, If/Then, Hands on a Hardbody) will join her band of New York City musicians for one night of song and comedy.

Broadway Loves Demi Lovato! Some of your favorite Broadway stars sang some of Demi's hottest hits at Feinstein's/54 Below on February 18. From the 2008 Camp Rock bop 'This Is Me' to the title song of her newest album Tell Me You Love Me, this set list bounces all over Demi's discography.

After ten sold out shows and a West Coast tour, Broadway's Cinderella, Tony nominee Laura Osnes and music director Benjamin Rauhala returned to host Broadway's most beloved leading ladies at Feinstein's/54 Below. An all-star cast sang the most beloved 'Princess' songs of stage and screen in a magical evening.

We are excited to announce an amazing campaign with our client, Comcast Xfinity, to celebrate and kickoff Black History Month. The GROUNDBREAKERS: HEROES BEHIND THE MASK campaign features a short film, print ad and commercial and radio spot, featuring creatives behind some of America's beloved superheroes and animated series.  Xfinity will use the power of the X1 platform to spotlight the pioneering talent behind some of America's most beloved superhero stories and designs while chronicling the deep-rooted history and representation of the Black community. 

There were certainly no poor, unfortunate souls at last night's Princess Party when none other than Rachel Bloom (of CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND fame) stopped by to say hello. Watch her hilarious tune below!