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Tonight, Sunday June 13, the KRISTI Awards will be broadcast live from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. It is the showcase finale that ends the week of Kristin Chenoweth's Broadway Bootcamp, this year both LIVE and virtual.

Lucky live and virtual campers from across the globe just passed their hump day of the week and are now in preparation for their showcase and annual KRISTI Awards presentation on Sunday night at 8pm EST/7pm CST/5pm PST.

Kristin Chenoweth’s Broadway Bootcamp is in full swing today, after last night’s orientation and Ghosts of TONY kickoff party, hosted by Julie James of SiriusXM On Broadway.

The series, which will offer audiences 4 intimate performances, will feature New York's biggest dance stars from American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Broadway, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Martha Graham Dance Company, EMERGE125, The Francesca Harper Project and more, including collaborations with the New York Choral Society and On Site Opera.

Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde, Hairspray), Natalie Weiss (Wicked, Everyday Rapture), and Damon J. Gillespie (“Tiny Pretty Things,” Newsies), and more are sharing their stories on theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell. 

This week, Theatre Calgary's Stafford Arima and Maya Choldin explained how their company is paving the way for emerging artists in the new digital age of theatre. Theatre Calgary (which is known for its cross-country collaboration and interpretations of old and new plays and musicals) jumped into the digital scene fairly quickly following the ending of in-person performances.

Larry Saperstein (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”), Jawan M. Jackson (Ain’t Too Proud, Motown), Cassidy Janson (& Juliet, Wicked), and more are the latest guests to be featured on theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell. 

Justin Guarini (Women on the Verge..., “American Idol”), Brittney Johnson (Wicked), Troy Iwata (Be More Chill, “Dash & Lily”), and more are the latest guests to appear on theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA.

Ann Harada (Avenue Q, “Smash”), Jennifer Ashley Tepper (The Untold Stories of Broadway, Feinstein’s/54 Below), and more are the latest guests to appear on theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell.

Kristin Chenoweth announced today that her Broadway Bootcamp will happen this year, June 6-13, in a unique virtual edition! The week long annual session will be held for students completing grades 8-12 in the 2020-2021 school year.

Telly Leung (Allegiance, Rent), Constantine Rousouli (Cruel Intentions, “Charmed”), and Anthony Lee Medina (Hamilton, Spring Awakening) are the latest stars to appear on theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell.

In honor of Black History Month, Britt Mack (Six the Musical) and Kyle Taylor Parker (Kinky Boots, Smokey Joe’s Cafe) are the latest stars to appear on theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell. The podcast has recently released a series of episodes with 2020 Tony nominees.

Tony Award nominees Taylor Louderman (Mean Girls, Kinky Boots, Bring It On) and Ato Blankson-Wood (Slave Play, Hair) are the latest stars to appear on theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell.

2-time Tony Award nominee Stark Sands (Kinky Boots, American Idiot) made his debut solo appearance on theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell. The guys connect over the unreal events of 2021 so far, Stark’s Christmas card tradition, playing Meryl Streep’s son, twin connections, getting notes from Cyndi Lauper & more.

Tony Award nominee Myra Lucretia Taylor (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical), Danny Quadrino (Newsies, Wicked), and more amazing guests appear on theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell.

Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder (Moulin Rouge, A Chorus Line) brought her high energy and stories to the theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell. She is the latest guest in their series with 2020 Tony® nominees, which has included Elizabeth Stanley, Derek Klena, Celia Rose Gooding, Kathryn Gallagher, and more so far.

Broadway stars have come together for a new video in support of Orbit Arts Academy in Atlanta, GA.

Tony Award nominee Derek Klena (Jagged Little Pill, Anastasia) brought his stories and charm to the theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell. The boys discuss how “Goodbye” from Catch Me If You Can skyrocketed Derek’s career, the Magic Mike musical, the even stronger relevance of Slave Play post-2020, and more.

Helpmann Award winner Michael James Scott (Aladdin, Something Rotten) and Desi Oakley (Waitress, Chicago) are the latest featured special guests on the theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell.

2020 Tony Award nominees and Grammy Award nominees Elizabeth Stanley (Jagged Little Pill, On the Town) and Celia Rose Gooding (Jagged Little Pill) are the latest special guests on the theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell. The stars of Jagged Little Pill are featured as part of DRAMA.’s Tony nominees series.