Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
No, you're not crazy, choosing an audition song and figuring out what goes in your rep book can feel overwhelming. You just want to leave an audition knowing you made an impression, and your song is a big percentage of that. Finding the right pieces can be a difficult task!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
A workshop of the musical adaptation of Ever After was held in New York City, led by McKenzie Kurtz, Derek Klena, Lisa Howard, and more. A stage adaptation of the hit film that starred Drew Barrymore, the musical first premiered in 2015.
Violinist Sarah Fazendin will lead the Broadway North American tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music as concertmaster. Set to launch September 9, 2025 at The Kennedy Center, this national Broadway tour will continue into 2026.
The American Songbook Association will honor Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty at its October 6 gala, featuring performances by Kate Baldwin, Nikki Renée Daniels, Derek Klena, Kecia Lewis, and more.
Stage Fright, the hit weekly Broadway talk show hosted by Marti Gould Cummings, returns to Red Eye NY this August with an all-star lineup. The month kicks off with Tony nominee Derek Klena and continues with Charl Brown, Jae XO, Plasma, and Ollice Spaulding.
On 7/12, Broadway’s Derek Klena brought heart, humor, and unexpected mashups to Sony Hall in a solo concert inspired by his journey through fatherhood, past roles, and late-night lullabies. From Moulin Rouge to “I’m Just Ken,” it was pure charm.
The 7/12 show features highlights from Klena's Broadway career and other favorites. We spoke with Klena about the new show, his journey through fatherhood, what he’s been up to lately and more.
Plan your entertainment for the week with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week free outdoor concerts and Broadway, film and TV stars.
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points. See stars including the original Mark and Roger from RENT (Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp), Laverne Cox, jazz stars, comedians and more.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Derek Klena will return to Wicked on Broadway as Fiyero for a limited engagement in May. Learn more about the show and Klena's run and see how to purchase tickets!
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joaquina Kalukango and more! See the full lineup here!
WRITE OUT LOUD has revealed the panel of industry adjudicators supporting this year's contest, including Joriah Kwamé, Ryan Scott Oliver, Jen Tepper. Learn more about the contest here!
Rosie's Theater Kids will host its annual Passing It On Gala: An Evening of Mentorship, which will be held on Monday, May 5 at 583 Park Avenue. This year's event is hosted by comedian Judy Gold and will honor Tony Award-winning actor, writer, and director James Monroe Iglehart and philanthropist Leslie Ziff. The event will be helmed by RTKids Artistic Director Lisa Danser.
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more!
When it comes to auditions, instead of praying for perfection, aim for presence. Being human in the room is way more powerful than pretending you’re not. Here's some tips for bouncing back when the occasional 'oops' happens in the room.
On March 28, 2025, Boy George returned to the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical as Harold Zidler. Check out photos from his first night back in the show here!
Nailing a self-tape audition is kind of like making a good cup of coffee: it takes the right ingredients, a little know-how, and just the right touch. Whatever the project might be, it can feel a bit nerve-wracking, and also maybe a tad awkward as you're most likely in your home. Let’s walk through how to navigate a self-tape that you'll feel proud of.
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