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Video: The Kid Critics Nourish Their Souls at WHITE GOLD
by Nicole Rosky - December 20, 2023

In this video, watch as Lilah (8), and Tess (9), and Lennon (10) who recently headed to the New Victory Theatre to check out White Gold. Curious about what they thought of the show? Find out here!

Video: The Kid Critics Learn the Power of Friendship at THE VANISHING ELEPHANT
by Nicole Rosky - October 26, 2023

In this video, watch as Evangeline (10), Lilah (8), and Tess (9) head to the New Victory Theatre to check out The Vanishing Elephant. Curious about what they thought of the show? Find out below!

MTI and Latiné Musical Theatre Lab Partner to Create Bilingual Versions of Broadway Junior Musicals
by Nicole Rosky - September 07, 2023

The new partnership between MTI and LMTL will help to create equal opportunities for Spanish-speaking and bilingual students and performers, while expanding accessibility for Spanish-speaking and bilingual households and audiences.

MTI and Latiné Musical Theatre Lab Partner to Create Bilingual Versions of Broadway Junior Musicals
by Nicole Rosky - September 07, 2023

The new partnership between MTI and LMTL will help to create equal opportunities for Spanish-speaking and bilingual students and performers, while expanding accessibility for Spanish-speaking and bilingual households and audiences.

Exclusive: Broadway's Best Share Advice for Young Performers with Big Dreams
by Nicole Rosky - August 28, 2023

Seeing a Broadway show can be just the beginning of a lifelong love affair with the theatre. Stars from the participating Kids’ Night on Broadway shows are sharing words of advice for young performers with dreams of being on Broadway some day.

Exclusive: Broadway's Best Share First Show Memories
by Nicole Rosky - August 25, 2023

Seeing your first show is a memory you will never forget- a fact to which some of Broadway's biggest stars can attest. Below, stars from the participating Kids’ Night on Broadway shows recall their first experiences at the theatre.

Video: The Kid Critics Believe in Magic at EL MAGO POP
by Nicole Rosky - August 23, 2023

In this video, we are continuing Kid Critics with Vivi (11), Lilah (8), and Lennon (9), who recently headed to the Ethel Barrymore Theatre to check out El Mago Pop. Curious about what they thought of the show? Find out below!

Video: The Kid Critics Get Hooked to PETER PAN GOES WRONG
by Nicole Rosky - June 25, 2023

In this episode of Kid Critics, Evangeline (10), Tess (9), and Lennon (9) head to the Ethel Barrymore Theatre to check out Peter Pan Goes Wrong. Curious about what they thought of the show? Find out in this video!

Video: The Kid Critics Get Enchanted by BAD CINDERELLA
by Nicole Rosky - May 09, 2023

Kid Critics continues with Vivi (11), Patrick (13), and Evangeline (10), who recently headed to the Imperial Theatre to check out Bad Cinderella.

Video: The Kid Critics Take Bite Out of THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - April 11, 2023

BroadwayWorld's Kid Critics got to see The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and they are telling us what they thought in this video!

Video: The Kid Critics Can't Stop Their Feelings for & JULIET
by Nicole Rosky - February 19, 2023

BroadwayWorld's Kid Critics got & Juliet on Broadway and they are telling us what they thought in this video!

Video: The Kid Critics Experience the Miracle of MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - December 23, 2022

BroadwayWorld's Kid Critics got an early peek at Matilda The Musical and they are telling us what they thought in this video!

Video: Kid Critics Tell You How to Get to SESAME STREET: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2022

BroadwayWorld's Kid Critics is back for a new season! It's not hard to stumble across an excess of reviews for any given show these days, but there is a group of theatre-goers that is wildly underrepresented when it comes to opinions on Broadway- kids! What did our Kid Critics think of Sesame Street: The Musical? Find out here!

Video: Kid Critics Tell You How to Get to SESAME STREET: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2022

BroadwayWorld's Kid Critics is back for a new season! It's not hard to stumble across an excess of reviews for any given show these days, but there is a group of theatre-goers that is wildly underrepresented when it comes to opinions on Broadway- kids! What did our Kid Critics think of Sesame Street: The Musical? Find out here!

BroadwayWorld Is Casting New Kid Critics!
by Team BWW - September 09, 2022

BroadwayWorld is looking for a theatre-loving kid (age 6-11), who lives in the New York City area, and has lots of things to say about Broadway. If you know a kid with a lot of personality, who'd be perfect for the job, submit a 1-5 minute video of them talking about something having to do with theatre- a recent production they saw, a favorite show, cast album, film adaptation, or any Broadway-related topic that interests them.

BWW Exclusive: Arts and Student Wellness: The Diverse Benefits of Arts Education
by Team BWW - September 13, 2021

National Arts in Education Week, which takes place from September 12th-18th, 2021, focuses on spreading the all-important message of the benefits of arts education. Sponsored by Americans for the Arts, the weeklong event encourages parents, educators, and students to participate in the #BecauseOfArtsEd social media campaign, advocate for arts education, and support Americans for the Arts in their ongoing mission to advance art education policies.

BroadwayWorld Is Casting New Kid Critics!
by Nicole Rosky - July 02, 2021

BroadwayWorld is looking for a theatre-loving kid (age 6-11), who lives in the New York City area, and has lots of things to say about Broadway. If you know a kid with a lot of personality, who'd be perfect for the job, submit a 1-5 minute video of them talking about something having to do with theatre- a recent production they saw, a favorite show, cast album, film adaptation, or any Broadway-related topic that interests them.

BWW Exclusive: Kristin's Korner with the Teen Stars of NPT's FOOTLOOSE
by Nicole Rosky - June 30, 2021

On this edition of Kristin's Korner, Kristin Huffman (Artistic Director of New Paradigm Theatre) interviews the up-and-coming stars who will be playing the leads in NPT's August production of Footloose LIVE! The cast includes: Megan Hasse as Ariel, Ramone Nelson as Ren, Lance Jewett as Chuck, Raul Calderon as Willard, and Erika Spondike as Rusty.

BWW Exclusive: Kristin's Korner with the Teen Stars of NPT's FOOTLOOSE
by Nicole Rosky - June 30, 2021

On this edition of Kristin's Korner, Kristin Huffman (Artistic Director of New Paradigm Theatre) interviews the up-and-coming stars who will be playing the leads in NPT's August production of Footloose LIVE! The cast includes: Megan Hasse as Ariel, Ramone Nelson as Ren, Lance Jewett as Chuck, Raul Calderon as Willard, and Erika Spondike as Rusty.

BWW Exclusive: Leading Ladies with Special Guest Jodi Stevens
by Nicole Rosky - February 25, 2021

Today on Leading Ladies is Jodi Stevens- a Broadway veteran from shows such as Urban Cowboy and Jekyll and Hyde. 

BWW Exclusive: Ms Clauz's Corner- The Holiday Show!
by Nicole Rosky - December 17, 2020

Join Ms Clauz... with a Z (Kristin Huffman) and her assistant elf (aka 'The Fixer') Katherine Elf (Katherine Griffin) as they present five quirky cooking shows for the holidays!

BWW Exclusive: Ms Clauz's Corner- Chocolate Cupcake Milkshake
by Nicole Rosky - December 09, 2020

Join Ms Clauz... with a Z (Kristin Huffman) and her assistant elf (aka 'The Fixer') Katherine Elf (Katherine Griffin) as they present five quirky cooking shows for the holidays!

BWW Exclusive: Leading Ladies with Special Guest Maureen Hamill
by Nicole Rosky - November 23, 2020

Today on Leading Ladies is Maureen Hamill-a renowned Cabaret singer, Director and Producer.

BWW Exclusive: Ms Clauz's Corner- Mini Muffin Kabobs!
by Nicole Rosky - November 18, 2020

Join Ms Clauz... with a Z (Kristin Huffman) and her assistant elf (aka 'The Fixer') Katherine Elf (Katherine Griffin) as they present five quirky cooking shows for the holidays!

Parenting From The Wings: Saturday Night and A (Live) Show
by Kay Alexandra - October 29, 2020

My daughter and I went to see her friends in a show last weekend. A real, live show. It was just like we have many, many times before. Sort of. It was outside (and it was cold). Everyone wore masks. And there were no flowers or hugging photos afterward.

Parenting From The Wings: Saturday Night and A (Live) Show
by Kay Alexandra - October 29, 2020

My daughter and I went to see her friends in a show last weekend. A real, live show. It was just like we have many, many times before. Sort of. It was outside (and it was cold). Everyone wore masks. And there were no flowers or hugging photos afterward.

BWW Exclusive: Leading Ladies with Special Guest Jamie Karen
by Nicole Rosky - October 29, 2020

Today on Leading Ladies is one of New Paradigm Theatre's favorite Broadway people, Jamie Karen. 

BWW Exclusive: Leading Ladies with Special Guest Janelle Robinson
by Nicole Rosky - October 07, 2020

Today on Leading Ladies is special guest: Broadway veteran, Janelle Robinson. For the past ten years, Janelle Anne Robinson has enjoyed an ongoing professional career on the operatic and musical theater stage. She has performed in France and Japan, and also toured extensively within the United States. Janelle has also been honored with several awards, including The Richard Tucker Study Grant and the MacAllister Award. 

Parenting From The Wings: Navigating Unprecedented Times
by Kay Alexandra - September 08, 2020

It is somehow September, the start of a fall that follows a spring and summer like none that has come before. Time turned meaningless, days seemed to last forever; weeks passed in the blink of the eye.

Do It Yourself Theater - How to Put on Shows at Home with Your Family
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 26, 2020

While we may be spending more time at home this summer than we're typically used to, that doesn't mean that summer fun has come to a stop! In fact, it's just the opposite. It may not be business as usual, but finding new ways to create and have fun with the people and things around us has become our new way of life.

BWW Exclusive: Konverstations with Keeme and Aneesa Folds!
by Konversations with Keeme - July 17, 2020

This Konversations with Keeme features Aneesa Folds- best known for her starring role in Freestyle Love Supreme on Broadway and she will be in the Hulu premiere the documentary We Are Freestyle Love Supreme July 17th, 2020.  https://www.aneesafolds.com/

How Erich Bergen & Friends Are Sharing the Magic of Stagedoor Manor with PLAYHOUSE
by Nicole Rosky - July 13, 2020

Looking for a way to hone your craft and connect with Broadway talent? Look no further than Stagedoor Manor's new virtual performing arts education platform, PLAYHOUSE.

BWW Exclusive: Konverstations with Keeme Celebrates Juneteenth
by Konversations with Keeme - June 29, 2020

This Konversations with Keeme showcases the protest and a celebration of black culture on June 19th, 2020 or 'Juneteenth' that Keeme and his newly formed Youth Leaders Council organized.  The protest was in New Haven CT and marched to City Hall. There were performances led by local artists, speakers, and activists. The march  continued to protest down to the New Haven Police Department (NHPD).

Theaters Offering Virtual Summer Classes, Workshops and More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 28, 2020

Summer is here, and that means an abundance of heat, sunshine, and creativity just waiting to be brought to life. While the global health crisis may still be keeping the doors to most theaters shut, theater companies around the country have risen to the challenge and created new doors to walk through- virtual ones!

Lena Moy-Borgen Lays Out How Your Kids Can Act Up This Summer at Play On! Studios
by Nicole Rosky - June 26, 2020

Need a creative diversion for your kids this summer? Look no further than Play On! Studios!

BWW Exclusive: Konverstations with Keeme and Special Guest Carl Carter
by Konversations with Keeme - June 17, 2020

Our next interview is with Broadway Bass player (Come From Away, Disaster, Holler if Ya Hear Me, and Bring it On), composer, and producer Carl Carter. 

New Study Shows Lack of Racial Diversity in Live Theatre for Young Audiences
by Nicole Rosky - June 17, 2020

Key findings demonstrate that the TYA industry has made strides for increased representation in terms of gender and race across the last decade, but racial diversity in live theatre for young people is not yet representative of the US population.

BWW Exclusive: Summer Arts Programs Going Virtual
by Shayne Miller - June 16, 2020

The performing arts are one of the hardest hit segments of society since Covid19 ravaged the country. Although indoor performances are still prohibited, some summer arts programs and camps have created virtual versions of their offerings. This is a unique opportunity to study with some of the greatest arts educators in the nation, regardless of where you reside.

BWW Exclusive: Konverstations with Keeme and Special Guest Juwan Alan Crawley
by Konversations with Keeme - June 07, 2020

Today's interview is with Juwan Alan Crawley (Broadway: Aladdin). He talks honestly about what a?oeBlack Lives Mattersa?? means to him and the theatre community. Keeme and Juwan speak about what young leaders, like Keeme, can do during the Corona quarantine to make a difference. 

BWW Exclusive: Konverstation with Keeme and Special Guest Chazz Mendedez
by Konversations with Keeme - May 25, 2020

Fifteen year old Ajibola Tajudeen, better known as Keeme, is the host of New Paradigm Theatre's web series here on BroadwayWorld. 'Konversations with Keeme' is show where Keeme interviews seasoned television and film professionals like Tamara Tunie of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit and Renee Lawless of Tyler Perry's The Have and the Have Nots, as well as Broadway veterans such as Emmy and Grammy winner, Paul Bogaev, and Broadway pros Christine Dwyer, Kelly Grant, Juwan Crawley and more.

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