Rebecca Goldfarb

Also Credited As: Rebecca Lynn Goldfarb

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Rebecca has been performing and acting professionally since she was 7 years old. Rebecca is a member of SAG-AFTRA and is EMC. Rebecca has performed on Broadway (Godspell cast of 2032 as young Lindsay Mendez/Hannah Elless) and in the NYMF (My Perfect Pet in the lead role of Cailin). She was nominated for Best Actress at the 2019 Roger Rees Awards for her portrayal of Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz, and she was chosen as one of six female finalists.

Rebecca has performed at the professional regional theaters: the Patchogue Theatre (Susan in White Christmas), the Gateway Playhouse (Little Red in Into the Woods), and the Argyle Theater (Choir in The Hunchback of Notre Dame). Some of her other favorite roles include Natalie in Next to Normal, Eponine in Les Miserables, Penny in Hairspray, Kim MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical, Bebe in A Chorus Line, and Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun.

Rebecca has been in films that were screened at the TriBeCa and Cannes Film Festivals, including the multi award winning film "Fool's Day" directed by Cody Blue Snider. Rebecca has been on Network TV shows including Primetime "What Would You Do," "The Daily Show" and "Sesame Street."

Rebecca has also been in many commercials including Disney, Amazon, Nickelodeon, Subway, Fidelity, UPS and Olive Garden and has voiced characters on the animated TV shows: Wonder Pets, Team Umizoomi, Sesame Street, Small Potatoes and the pilot Tobi. As a voice over artist, Rebecca has worked for many different companies doing ESL and educational videos used overseas and in the U.S.

Rebecca has performed at the world famous Apollo Theater, Carnegie Hall, Yogi Berra Stadium, Hunter College, Molloy College, and many Broadway Cabarets throughout Manhattan.

Rebecca created the performing group “Books Before Broadway” which did educational and musical performances at various venues around NY including the Oceanside Library, the Cyclones Game, the Argyle Theater, book signings, charity events and camps for children with terminal illnesses.  Rebecca worked as an entertainer for the elderly at the New Nautilus Hotel in Long Beach. She has also had the opportunity to choreograph a production of Mary Poppins at Shelter Rock Elementary School and Spongebob Squarepants: the Musical at Silver Point Beach Club Day Camp, where she was also a Theatre/Music Specialist for campers ages 2-14.

Check out her website, www. rebeccalynngoldfarb.com for more information!

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Interview: Bruce Winant on Reuniting With Tevye in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Gateway Playhouse

The return of the beloved classic musical, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, is now in rehearsals and will run at The Gateway Playhouse from January 26 – February 25, 2024. BroadwayWorld sat down with Bruce Winant, who's starring as Tevye, to talk about his return to the role, his personal connection to the story, and more.

Full Cast Set for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Gateway Playhouse

The return of the beloved classic musical, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, is now in rehearsals and will run at The Gateway Playhouse from January 26 – February 25, 2024.

John W. Engeman Theater Announces BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR Cast and Creative Team

The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. Performances will begin on Saturday, September 24, 2022, and will run through October 30, 2022. 

Student Blog: Touring for the First Time

I was cast as 'Dorothy' in Plaza Theatricals' production of The Wizard of Oz in December for four performances. Fast forward to now, the run was successful and we are now touring the show throughout NY.

Student Blogs This Week - Poetry and Theater, Senior Year Excitement, and More

Our student bloggers write about how they're coping with the current global health crisis, give insight on their school's performing arts programs, share their opinions on the latest theater news, and so much more. Portraying Cinderella, an interview with a theatrical producer, and more-- read the latest from our college student bloggers!

Student Blog: Bringing a Fairytale to Life

Before my days of finding my passion for being on stage, three year old me had a routine of finding my family's Cinderella VHS tape. The movie would be played on our television daily, and I would sing and dance along with it. Eighteen years later and I got to play the princess herself in Plaza Theatricals' production of Cinderella at the start of 2022. What's even more exciting is that we will be having more performances throughout May.

Student Blogs This Week - Immersive Theater Experiences, The Importance of Swings and Understudies, and More

Our student bloggers write about how they're coping with the current global health crisis, give insight on their school's performing arts programs, share their opinions on the latest theater news, and so much more. Takeaways from a first semester at college, preparing for a new role, a look into the music of tick, tick... BOOM! and more-- read the latest from our college student bloggers!

Student Blog: My Experience Performing in Immersive Theatre

During my winter break, I had the opportunity to perform in an original immersive theatre production at the Tilles Center called Branching Out! But how is an immersive production doable during a pandemic? Read to find out!

Student Blogs This Week - Andrew Garfield, Movie Musicals, and More

Our student bloggers write about how they're coping with the current global health crisis, give insight on their school's performing arts programs, share their opinions on the latest theater news, and so much more. The best of this year's movie musicals, catching the opening night celebrations of Company, chatting with a student stage manager and more-- read the latest from our college student bloggers!

Student Blog: There's No Place Like Home...Again!

In my senior year of high school, I went down the Yellow Brick Road as “Dorothy” in our production of The Wizard of Oz. As a junior musical theatre major at LIU Post, I’m putting on my ruby slippers and braiding my hair as I reprise the role this December. Here's my experience of approaching the same role again and doing it during a pandemic! 

Student Blogs This Week - Jonathan Larson's Impact, Returning to Live Theatre, and More!

Our student bloggers write about how they're coping with the current global health crisis, give insight on their school's performing arts programs, share their opinions on the latest theater news, and so much more. College admissions tips and tricks, an interview with a Broadway star, all about character archetypes, and more-- read the latest from our college student bloggers!

Student Blog: Getting to Know Kelli O'Hara

Students from LIU Post had the pleasure of learning from Kelli O’Hara and getting to watch her perform at our campus’ professional theater. Additionally, I got to interview her! Check out this blog to read about how talented and well accomplished she is, as well as grounded and generous.

Get to Know Our Student Bloggers for Fall 2021

The BroadwayWorld student blogger program is excited to welcome 19 new writers to the student blogging team this season, running from October to January. The bloggers represent colleges from all over the world! Get to know our new writers and read their latest posts here.

Student Blogs This Week - Halloween Musicals, Costume Ideas, and More!

Our student bloggers write about how they're coping with the current global health crisis, give insight on their school's performing arts programs, share their opinions on the latest theater news, and so much more. The NYC Halloween Dog Parade, student directing, dealing with homesickness, handling time management, and more-- read the latest from our college student bloggers!

Student Blog: Curtains Up! Light the Lights!

The magic of being in a rehearsal room again, of watching a cast perform without a script in their hands for the first time again, of tearing up and getting chills from a powerful moment on stage again-- they’re all parts of putting a production together that I didn’t even realize how much I missed. After waiting over a year for live theatre to return at LIU Post, I am currently assistant directing our production of The Laramie Project! Here's everything you need to know about our rehearsal process so far since we open this weekend.

J. Mark McVey, Anne L. Nathan, & More Join Benefit for Fund for College Auditions

On Monday, July 29th, stars from Broadway and Off-Broadway will come together in support of The Fund for College Auditions (TFCA) in 'Broadway for a Day: A Benefit for TFCA' at Peter Norton Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater. TFCA is thrilled to also feature students from Musical Theatre College Auditions' Class of 2019.

THIS WAY TO BROADWAY Features Tony Winner Trent Kowalik with Broadway's Youth Tonight

Thommie Retter and Stage Door Designs have joined forces to produce and present THIS WAY TO BROADWAY, A Concert Featuring Today's Talented Youth. Their first event will be held at the 777 Theatre in New York City on Monday today, the 13th of May at 7pm.

THIS WAY TO BROADWAY Features Tony Winner Trent Kowalik with Broadway's Youth, 5/13

Thommie Retter and Stage Door Designs have joined forces to produce and present THIS WAY TO BROADWAY, A Concert Featuring Today's Talented Youth. Their first event will be held at the 777 Theatre in New York City on Monday the 13th of May at 7pm. This concert will feature vocal and dance performances by talented kids representing 10 different states. This group of 'ready for prime-time' professional and aspiring kids include many with professional credits: Broadway, Off-Broadway, Television, National Tours and more! We are thrilled to announce that TONY Award Winning actor Trent Kowalik from Broadway's Billy Elliot the Musical will be on hand to deliver a spectacular performance.

Gateway's WHITE CHRISTMAS Begins Tonight

Casting is complete, and rehearsals are underway for the Long Island premiere of "Irving Berlin's White Christmas," playing tonight, Dec. 14-30, at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Gateway's WHITE CHRISTMAS Begins 12/14

Casting is complete, and rehearsals are underway for the Long Island premiere of "Irving Berlin's White Christmas," playing Dec. 14-30, at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts.

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