In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history! Today's number, 'Nobody' from Bandstand!
Theatre streaming service STAGE continues to unlock popular titles from its catalog during the COVID-19 pandemic and make them available free of charge as part of its 'Free Streams on STAGE' initiative. Following last weekend's offering of SMASH'd, STAGE has teamed with creator Michael Croiter for a special release of Studio Sessions.
On Thursday, May 7 at 8:00 PM ET the cast of FALSETTOS Stephanie J. Block, Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells, Anthony Rosenthal, Tracie Thoms, Brandon Uranowitz, and Betsy Wolfe will reunite for the first time since the 2017 film premiere.
We want to hear from you! We're starting #BwayWorldPrompts, where each day we'll be asking our readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram questions to spark some theater conversation.
Need inspiration? The BroadwayWorld team has come together to help guide your musical quarantine journey. Today, we bring you just a few recommendations for: A cast recording that will make you want to dance...
Today's top stories: Disney on Broadway's 25th anniversary concert will be streamed to raise money for BC/EFA's Emergency Assistance Fund, and more!
Broadway's Corey Cott and his brother, Riverdale's Casey Cott, have shaved their heads for charity!
#BroadwaySingsOriginals is a daily marathon launched by the acclaimed Broadway Sings concert series on Instagram's IGTV. Each day, the series will release a #BroadwaySingsOriginals performance from the series, in which they collaborated with Broadway stars to arrange their specific version of an iconic pop song.
Broadway talents including Lena Hall (Hedwig), Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen) and Barrett Wilbert Weed (Mean Girls) will be featured in a daily marathon launched by the acclaimed Broadway Sings concert series on Instagram's IGTV.
On February 7th, students from schools from all over the country and Mexico arrived at Fullerton College for a truly unique musical theatre experience. Friday's opening ceremony began with welcoming words from Christopher J. Hanke, and the MTCA team as well as an open call dance and vocal audition to provide students with an opportunity to be cast in Saturday's finale Production Number.
'Orbit is unlike any other theatre arts program I've experienced. The incredible programming, top notch instruction, and amazing work ethic are truly unprecedented. I'm inspired every time I am able to visit Orbit!' said Corey Cott. Does summer heat give you dancin' feet? Ever thought about going to theatre camp? Want to work side by side with Broadway professionals? Orbit Arts Academy is the premiere performing arts training organization in Atlanta.
The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, today announced its 2020-2021 season of performances in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
President & Producer of Disney Theatrical Productions Thomas Schumacher; Caissie Levy (Frozen on Broadway); Nicholas Christopher (Hamilton on Broadway); Jennifer Locke (Hamilton national tour); creator/Executive Producer Tim Federle, Olivia Rodrigo, and Joshua Bassett (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on Disney +); Luca Padovan and Isabella Russo (School of Rock); Jeff Calhoun (Newsies, Between The Lines); Rob Rokicki (The Lighting Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical); and Lotte Wakeham (Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical) are some of the stars and creatives confirmed for the 2020 iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival Atlanta (#JTF).
As 2019 comes to a close, we're taking a look back on some of the most memorable performances of the year.
We asked, and you answered! With the decade coming to a close, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the standout Broadway performances that they think were the best of the 2010s. Now we've compiled some of the most popular answers for you to enjoy, including ones from fan favorite shows like Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, Newsies, and more. Take a trip down memory lane by checking it all out!
BroadwayCon has unveiled a first look at its programming schedule for BroadwayCon 2020. The BroadwayCon 2020 schedule features three days packed with events curated with Broadway's biggest fans, performers, and creators in mind. BroadwayCon celebrates its fifth year in 2020, returning to the New York Hilton Midtown on Friday, January 24 through Sunday, January 26. Tickets are on sale now at BroadwayCon.com/register.
On Saturday, November 2nd, Broadway's longest running Elphaba, Jackie Burns, worked with a group of students at Broadway Artists Alliance, workshopping audition material and sharing stories about her experiences in the industry. Burns garnered critical acclaim for her long running portrayal of Elphaba in the musical Wicked. She holds the distinction of most performances as the green-skinned witch on Broadway.
Today's top stories: The Lightning Thief begins previews on Broadway tonight, and more!
Aaron Lazar is replacing Steven Pasquale in the upcoming Fox series, Filthy Rich. According to Deadline, Pasquale had to depart due to 'personal reasons.' Filming of the series began today.
We're throwing it back and celebrating the importance of education by looking back at some of your favorite Broadway stars' theatre roots in their local musicals and plays growing up! We've gathered posts from stars including Corey Cott, Andrew Barth Feldman, Rachel Zegler, and more to see the beginnings of their passion of the arts! Get a blast from the past by checking out all the photos and clips below!
