Betsy Wolfe Talks BroadwayEvolved's Return And All Star Faculty Lineup

After a groundbreaking inaugural year, BroadwayEvolved returns in 2019 with two Summer Intensives and College Prep. With just a few spots remaining, Betsy Wolfe, Co-Founder, shares her reflections on 2018 and why she just knew there had to be a second year.

"BroadwayEvolved began as a passionate attempt to connect aspiring performers and educators from all walks of life to the very artists who inspire them. Not long after we finished the first BroadwayEvolved 2018 Summer Intensive the life changing student and parent testimonials came pouring in. I knew that something lasting and impactful was created that went far beyond my wildest dreams. I firmly believe the success of the graduating students and educators is a direct reflection of the way in which the faculty walk through the door and approach teaching with BroadwayEvolved. I'm so proud we've been able to double scholarships for the 2019 intensives all in the hopes of shaping the next generation of industry change makers in an even more meaningful way."

SUMMER INTENSIVES (6/17-6/21 & 7/29-8/2) bring together the highest level of talented faculty to propel student and educator success. Faculty arrive with accomplished resumes, experience teaching, and a commitment to mentoring.

2019 Program Faculty includes: Adam Kantor, Alexandra Silber, Alex Brightman, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Andrew Rannells, Audra McDonald, Betsy Wolfe, Christy Altomare, Corey Cott, Denee Benton, Elizabeth Stanley, Gavin Creel, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jenn Colella, Kelli O'Hara, Laura Osnes, Rob McClure, Stephanie J. Block, Taylor Louderman, and Will Swenson. Plus more to be announced. BroadwayEvolved knows that when both students and educators are trained in complementary models, the potential is limitless.

COLLEGE PREP (8/3-8/4) enables students to evaluate the unique paths to a career on Broadway, while truly understanding individual strengths and needs. While competition is stiffer than ever to get into the "best" schools, a student's decision to go to college and which college is arguably the most important career move they've made up until now. College Prep brings together university faculty and industry professionals experienced in this unique area to ensure students are technically and mentally equipped for one of their most important decisions. Up until now, there hasn't been a program aimed towards this process that isn't one size fits all.

Head to www.BroadwayEvolved.com to learn about the 2018 Summer Intensive as well as see exclusive video of faculty Sara Bareilles and Darren Criss surprising students and educators! All 2019 details including faculty list, registration information, and more can be found on www.BroadwayEvolved.com.

Betsy Wolfe recently performed her one woman cabaret show ALL BETS ARE OFF to sold out crowds at Feinstein's/54 Below in NYC, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and more cities to be announced soon. Wolfe has established herself as one of the most versatile and keenly intelligent Broadway performers of her generation. She starred as Jenna Hunterson, the title role in the Tony nominated musical Waitress. Prior to that, Wolfe played Cordelia, one of the lovable "lesbians from next door," in the Broadway revival of Falsettos. She is perhaps best known for her critically acclaimed performance as Cathy in the off-Broadway revival of The Last Five Years.

Wolfe's other Broadway credits include Ellen in Bullets Over Broadway directed by Susan Stroman and Rosa Bud in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and 110 in the Shade followed by Everyday Rapture. She also appeared as Beth in the Encores! production of Merrily We Roll Along. She starred in the La Jolla Playhouse world premiere production of Up Here, and created the role of Mary Ann Singleton in ACT's world premiere of Tales of the City. Wolfe received her BFA in musical theatre from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She made her Metropolitan Opera debut in Douglas Carter Beane's adaptation of Die Fledermaus.

She has been a guest artist for over 45 symphony, pops, and philharmonic orchestras across the U.S. and internationally including the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The New York Pops and the BBC Orchestra. Cast recordings include Falsettos, Bullets over Broadway, The Last Five Years, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Everyday Rapture, Stage Door Canteen, 35MM, and Merrily We Roll Along. Wolfe can also be seen in the film adaptation of The Last Five Years. www.betsywolfe.com