Hard to believe but the winter break is almost here! To tie you over until classes start back up in January, BroadwayWorld brings you a look back at the high school spotlights, features and guest blogs of the past fall. Enjoy and we'll see you back here in January!
If you want to get involved with the 2013 Student Center, there's lots of opportunities available! We're currently recruiting for high-school, college and faculty contributors, bloggers and more. Click here or contact romi@broadwayworld.com for more information!High School in the Spotlight: Dominican High, WI
by BWW News Desk - December 3, 2012
This week's featured arts program is the The Department of Theatre at Dominican High School in Whitefish Bay, WI! Read about their theater program and see photos from the fall musical ONCE ON THIS ISLAND which played at the school in October! (more...)
High School in the Spotlight: Weston High
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2012
This week's High School in the Spolight goes to the Department of Theatre at Weston High School in Weston, MA! Read on to get to know their theater course offerings and their award-winning theater company! (more...)
High School in the Spotlight: Santa Barbara High
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2012
This week's High School in the Spolight goes to the Performing Arts Department at Santa Barbara High School in California! Get to know their renowned arts program and check out photos from past productions! (more...)
High School in the Spotlight: Roosevelt High
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2012
This week's High School in the Spolight mention goes to the Drama Department at Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Washington! Read on to learn more about the drama program (the only full-time program in the Seattle School District) and check out photos from past productions! (more...)
Student Center: DEAR JOURNAL Blog #7: One Year Ago
by BWW Special Coverage - November 9, 2012
A year ago today, PROJECT X-THE MUSICAL held its world premiere at the Huntington Woods Library. In his final Student Center blog post, Eric Gelb, the co-creator of PROJECT X, reflects on the challenges and triumphs of the past year. (more...)
Westerville Central High School Presents THE MOVIE GAME, 11/8-11/11
by BWW News Desk - November 7, 2012
Westerville Central High School in Westerville, Ohio, will be presenting Adam Hummel's romantic comedy THE MOVIE GAME starting Thursday, November 8, thru Sunday, Nov. 11. (more...)
High School in the Spotlight: Arts High School
by BWW News Desk - November 5, 2012
Established in 1931, Arts High School, located in Newark, New Jersey, has the distinction of being the first U.S. Magnet High School dedicated to the arts. Read about the school's programs in this week's edition of 'High School in the Spotlight'! (more...)
High School in the Spotlight: South High School
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2012
In this week's 'School in the Spotlight: High School Edition', we head to Minneapolis to learn about the music, theater and visual arts offerings at South High School in Minneapolis! (more...)
Student Center: DEAR JOURNAL Blog #6: Opening
by BWW Special Coverage - October 26, 2012
DEAR JOURNAL is an original musical centering around four teenagers' lives as they enter Middle School. BWW approached the musical's co-creator, Eric Gelb, to blog about the team's challenges, rewards and lessons in putting together the production. Read the fifth entry in the series below! (more...)
High School in the Spotlight: Benton Community High School
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2012
In this week's School in the Spotlight: High School Edition, we get to know the Theatre Department at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa! (more...)
Student Center: DEAR JOURNAL Blog #5: PR
by BWW Special Coverage - October 18, 2012
DEAR JOURNAL is an original musical centering around four teenagers' lives as they enter Middle School. BWW approached the musical's co-creator, Eric Gelb, to blog about the team's challenges, rewards and lessons in putting together the production. Read the fifth entry in the series below! (more...)
Photo Flash: Frankel Academy of Metropolitan Detroit Presents OLIVER! 12/1-12/2
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2012
Based on the classic novel 'Oliver Twist', Charles Dickens’ words come to life in OLIVER! with book and music written by Lionel Bart and presented by The Frankel Academy of Metropolitan Detroit on December 1st and 2nd. (more...)
High School in the Spotlight: Helena High School
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2012
In this week's School in the Spotlight: High School Edition, we get to know the Fine Arts Department at Helena High School in Helena, Montana! (more...)
Student Center: DEAR JOURNAL Blog #4: Tech
by BWW Special Coverage - October 11, 2012
DEAR JOURNAL is an original musical centering around four teenagers' lives as they enter Middle School. BWW approached the musical's co-creator, Eric Gelb, to blog about the team's challenges, rewards and lessons in putting together the production. Read the fourth entry in the series below! (more...)
High School in the Spotlight: Calabasas High
by BWW News Desk - October 8, 2012
In this week's School in the Spotlight: High School edition, BroadwayWorld is excited to profile the theater students and past productions of Calabasas High School in Calabasas, California! (more...)
Student Center: DEAR JOURNAL Blog #3: Months to Opening
by BWW Special Coverage - October 2, 2012
DEAR JOURNAL is an original musical centering around four teenagers' lives as they enter Middle School. Conceived, directed, and produced entirely by two seventh-graders, Eric Gelb and Ryan Hurley, DEAR JOURNAL's path to the stage is an inspiring one. Without the aid of adults, and facing limited budget and resources, Eric and Ryan were the sole creative forces behind the production. To kick-off this year's Student Center, BWW approached DEAR JOURNAL's co-creator, Eric Gelb, to blog about the team's challenges, rewards and lessons in putting together the production. Read this week's entry below! (more...)
High School in the Spotlight: Regina Dominican High School
by BWW News Desk - October 1, 2012
BroadwayWorld's Student Center High School Edition is back for another year! Just like the BWW College Center, the High School Center offers a directory featuring upcoming show listings for high schools nationwide. Schools can register for 'enhanced' listings on the site - adding in photos, cast lists, videos, links and more. Productions that take advantage of this will receive highlights on our listing pages, extra editorial mentions and potential spotlight features. This week, we shine a spotlight on Regina Dominican High School in Wilmette, Illinois! (more...)
Photo Flash: Cast & Crew of NEWSIES to Work With Students at Broadway Student Summit; Registration Now Open!
by BWW News Desk - October 1, 2012
Cast and creative team members from Broadway’s Newsies will meet with and teach theatre students from across the country in four separate Broadway Student Summits taking place starting November 2012. Registration is now open for the upcoming summits! (more.../a>)
High School in the Spotlight: Papillon-La Vista South High School
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2012
BroadwayWorld's Student Center High School Edition is back for another year! Just like the BWW College Center, the High School Center offers a directory featuring upcoming show listings for high schools nationwide. Schools can register for 'enhanced' listings on the site - adding in photos, cast lists, videos, links and more. Productions that take advantage of this will receive highlights on our listing pages, extra editorial mentions and potential spotlight features. This week, we shine a spotlight on Papillon-La Vista South High School! (more...)
Student Center: DEAR JOURNAL Blog #2: The Next Steps
by BWW Special Coverage - September 21, 2012
DEAR JOURNAL is an original musical centering around four teenagers' lives as they enter Middle School. Conceived, directed, and produced entirely by two seventh-graders, Eric Gelb and Ryan Hurley, DEAR JOURNAL's path to the stage is an inspiring one. Without the aid of adults, and facing limited budget and resources, Eric and Ryan were the sole creative forces behind the production. To kick-off this year's Student Center, BWW approached DEAR JOURNAL's co-creator, Eric Gelb, to blog about the team's challenges, rewards and lessons in putting together the production. Read this week's entry below! (more...)
High School in the Spotlight: Vernon Hills High
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2012
BroadwayWorld's Student Center High School Edition is back for another year! Just like the BWW College Center, the High School Center offers a directory featuring upcoming show listings for high schools nationwide. Schools can register for 'enhanced' listings on the site - adding in photos, cast lists, videos, links and more. Productions that take advantage of this will receive highlights on our listing pages, extra editorial mentions and potential spotlight features. This week, we're excited to kick of the school year with a special nod to Vernon Hills High School in Illinois! (more...)
Student Center: DEAR JOURNAL: THE MUSICAL Blogs its Journey to the Stage!
by BWW Special Coverage - September 12, 2012
DEAR JOURNAL is an original musical centering around four teenagers' lives as they enter Middle School. Conceived, directed, and produced entirely by two seventh-graders, Eric Gelb and Ryan Hurley, DEAR JOURNAL's path to the stage is an inspiring one. Without the aid of adults, and facing limited budget and resources, Eric and Ryan were the sole creative forces behind the production. To kick-off this year's Student Center, BWW approached DEAR JOURNAL's co-creator, Eric Gelb, to blog about the team's challenges, rewards and lessons in putting together the production. Read this week's entry below! (more...)
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