70 Students From Across The World Unite In NYC For The Broadway Dreams Showcase

On Monday, November 19, 2018, Broadway Dreams will host its annual New York City Showcase, the organization's cornerstone event that affords select students from around the world a once-in-a-lifetime chance to turn their dreams into realities as they perform for every major Broadway casting agency working on Broadway as well as other top industry professionals. The 2018 Broadway Dreams New York City Showcase will take place at the Angel Orensanz Foundation (172 Norfolk Street, NY) at 7:30 PM.

This year, Broadway Dreams conducted its signature Intensive series with a record-breaking global footprint. The more than 70 student performers will come to NYC from various cities across the United States (Aspen, Atlanta, Charlotte, Los Angeles, New York and Philadelphia), Canada (Calgary, Toronto), Brazil (Brasilia, Fortaleza, Recife), Germany (Rust), New Zealand (Auckland), and Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg).

"In this challenging political climate, we believe now more than ever in the unifying power of the arts," said Annette Tanner, Broadway Dreams Founder and President. "Over the course of this record-breaking year, we were continually reminded of our shared humanity through music and connection. We are so proud to present this year's incredibly talented and diverse Broadway Dreams students with the industry."

The Showcase performance will be directed by Spencer Liff, a multiple Emmy Award-nominated choreographer for his work on the hit television show "So You Think You Can Dance" and currently represented on Broadway in Head Over Heels. The evening will include musical performances conceived by Broadway professionals, including Leandro Coelho, Craig D'Amico, Tyler Hanes, Christopher J. Hanke, Noah Himmelstein, Victor Jackson, Wonza Johnson, Ryann Redmond, Maxx Reed, Nicholas Rodriguez, Matthew Scott, Megan Sikora, Alan Souza, Elizabeth Stanley, and Balint Varga.

The 2018 Broadway Dreams NYC Showcase is sponsored in part by Abbot Downing and RWS Entertainment Group.

For the third consecutive year, Millikin University of Illinois awarded a four-year full tuition scholarship to a deserving student who has participated in Broadway Dreams Summer Intensives, workshops and residencies. Ron Gibson of Charlotte, NC is the 2018 scholarship recipient and he will begin classes in January 2019.
Broadway Dreams (Annette Tanner, Founder and President), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit established in 2006, provides youth and young adults of all socioeconomic backgrounds with performance training, life skills building, and mentorship opportunities from the entertainment industry's most distinguished talents.

Broadway Dreams has inspired more than 10,000 students globally and awarded over one million dollars ($1M) in financial needs-based scholarships, providing youth and young adults of all socioeconomic backgrounds with performance training, life skills building, and mentorship opportunities from the entertainment industry's most distinguished talents. Broadway Dreams takes great pride in guiding students through their professional journey as young artists; giving them the tools, support, and industry connections they need to succeed. Over the past several years, more than160 students have landed roles in Broadway, national touring and regional productions, including every company of the Tony Award-winning smash hit Hamilton, Frozen, Waitress, School of Rock - The Musical, The Color Purple, Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, Miss Saigon, The Book of Mormon and more.

For more information on Broadway Dreams, visit BroadwayDreams.org.