Salisha Thomas News

The Shakespeare Theatre Company has just announced casting for the world premiere of the Broadway-bound musical ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME November 30-January 2 at Sidney Harman Hall. The show will star Briga Heelan and Justin Guarini as Cinderella and Prince Charming, alongside John Glover as Narrator, Tony nominee Emily Skinner as Stepmother, Brooke Dillman as The O.F.G, Aisha Jackson as Snow White, and MiMi Scardulla and Tess Soltau as Stepsisters Belinda and Betany. Glover replaces Simon Callow in the role.

Feinstein’s/54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present The Songs of Howard Ashman, a special concert celebrating lyricist Howard Ashman. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. 

Salisha Thomas (Beautiful on Broadway), in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced The Salisha Show, a new Broadway podcast which features actors and other professionals and how they got to where they are. The Salisha Show is hosted by Thomas and will be available for weekly downloads beginning today, Wednesday, September 15.

Tony nominee Ethan Slater and Drama Desk Nominee Nick Blaemire joined Take A Bow on the eve of the launch of their new project, Edge of the World. The two have teamed up to create a new concept album as the composers and stars of the album.

Scallywags set sail across the seven seas to swarm a swashbuckling soiree as TheatreWorks Silicon Valley hosted its spring fundraiser, The Pirates of the Shores of Redwood. Donning tricorn hats, head scarves, and other pirate finery, the party pirates feasted on fancy grub, indulged in grog and other spirits, plundered a bounty of priceless treasures and once-in-a-lifetime adventures, and enjoyed rollicking musical performances in a nautical night of merriment and hijinks to support the Tony Award-winning theatre company as it prepares to resume in-person performances this Fall.

Adam Jacobs joined Take A Bow this week. After his twin boys were born on the first day of rehearsal for Broadway, his outlook on the role of Aladdin quickly shifted. He inspires audiences when he shares that it took eight years to finally land the role of Simba in the Lion King. His story just reminds listeners to never give up on their dreams.

Eli Tokash, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced this month’s guest on TAKE A BOW.  Broadway and Award winning circus performer Nicolas Jelmoni joins Take A Bow to share his story about being a dreamer and living every opportunity to the fullest of your ability.

Broadway and Disney Channel star, Maya Jade Frank shares stories about her time on Broadway (Mary Poppins, Evita) and how those experiences helped prepare her for the TV/Film industry. Dear Evan Hansen Star, Michael Lee Brown shares his experience having a unique role in his Broadway Debut.

Eli Tokash and Broadway Podcast Network, have announced this month’s guest on TAKE A BOW. In her legendary career, 3x Tony Nominee, Carolee Carmello recalls her favorite memories of her impressive 14 Broadway Show resume.

Eli Tokash, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced this month’s guest on TAKE A BOW.  The podcast explores what it is like to be a kid/teenager in the entertainment business, and seeks advice from veteran performers.

In his first month solo, Host Eli Tokash, dedicated this month to amplifying Black voices and stories bringing on four accomplished guests. Not only are these guests Broadway stars and a stage manager, they all also play a profound role in giving back to the Broadway/Arts Community.

Salisha Thomas (Beautiful) and the Broadway Podcast Network will host a special live event in association with Thomas' podcast Black Hair in the Big Leagues called Black Girl Magic.

Sydney Lucas and Eli Tokash, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, have announced this month’s guest on TAKE A BOW.  The podcast explores what it is like to be a kid/teenager in the entertainment business, and seeks advice from veteran performers.

Black Hair in the Big Leagues, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, a Broadway podcast which features black voices and experiences, welcomed Broadway Veteran and YouTube sensation Todrick Hall on this week’s episode.

Sydney Lucas and Eli Tokash, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, have announced this month’s guests on TAKE A BOW.  The podcast explores what it is like to be a kid/teenager in the entertainment business, and seeks advice from veteran performers.

In these hard times, we could all use some good advice! I reached out to some in the theatre community, and here’s what they had to say...

Writers Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce a reunion of the original company of TREVOR the musical. The reunion will be presented in four weekly video installments on Writers Theatre's official Facebook page and YouTube Channel beginning Wednesday, November 18 at 7pm.

Black Hair in the Big Leagues, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network has announced a new Broadway podcast which features black voices and experiences. Black Hair in the Big Leagues is hosted by Beautiful on Broadway's Salisha Thomas and will be available for weekly downloads beginning today, Thursday, October 22, 2020.

The 'Resilient Project' unites emergency healthcare professionals from across the country with over 60 Broadway theatre artists to virtually perform 'RESILIENT', a song of inspiration and strength created by Dave Ogrin and Jay Berkow from their new musical Mata Hari.

Broadway In Chicago and The Nederlander Organization have announced the world premiere cast for the Broadway-bound ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME, a new musical set to the hits of Britney Spears.