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James Blinken

James Blinken

James Blinken is an active Emerson student currently located in Boston. He has performed in yearly musicals, plays, sketch shows since middle school in addition to putting on his own theatrical and film/web series productions. You can check out his work on YouTube at 720 Studios!




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First Show:

Billy Elliot

Favorite Show:

Monty Python's Spamalot

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The Drama League's Disco-Inspired Gala: A New Era of Creative Fundraising
The Drama League's Disco-Inspired Gala: A New Era of Creative Fundraising
August 10, 2024

Set for October 21, 2024, at The Edison Rooftop, this rejuvenated event promises to be a night of unforgettable fun and creativity, supporting the only year-round creative development home for directors.

Photos: Inside The Bay Street Gala: 2024, Hosted by Marc Kudisch!
Photos: Inside The Bay Street Gala: 2024, Hosted by Marc Kudisch!
July 11, 2024

The 32nd Annual Bay Street Theater Summer Gala was a night to remember. See photos.

The Drama League Announces New Leadership Appointments
The Drama League Announces New Leadership Appointments
June 5, 2024

The Drama League’s Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Bevin Ross, and Bonnie Comley Fortify Their Board with New Leadership with Three New Vice Presidents!

The Drama League 2023-24 Season Recap
The Drama League 2023-24 Season Recap
June 5, 2024

This season's alumni have made remarkable contributions to the theatrical landscape with an impressive array of productions across various prestigious venues...

Feature: The VIPS Behind The Curtain at the Ziegfeld Ballroom!
Feature: The VIPS Behind The Curtain at the Ziegfeld Ballroom!
May 20, 2024

The 2024 Drama League Awards were held on May 17th at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, marking a spectacular celebration of theatrical excellence!

Spotlight on the Arts: Celebrating 30 Years of Power Women at Gracie Mansion
Spotlight on the Arts: Celebrating 30 Years of Power Women at Gracie Mansion
May 16, 2024

On May 14, 2024, luminaries gathered at the iconic Gracie Mansion venue to honor Schneps Media's 30th Anniversary of Power Women. Gracie Mansion stood as a beacon of history and culture, its grandeur serving as the backdrop for an evening celebration. Mayor Eric Adams, Victoria Schneps, and Rosanna Scotto welcomed guests to an event that paid tribute to women's transformative impact.

Keen Company and The Drama League Present DirectorFest 2024
Keen Company and The Drama League Present DirectorFest 2024
May 13, 2024

In partnership with the Drama League, Keen Company recently showcased DirectorFest on its renowned 42nd Street Off-Broadway stage!

Broadway in Hats! @ The Central Park Conservancy Luncheon
Broadway in Hats! @ The Central Park Conservancy Luncheon
May 6, 2024

On May 1, 2024, the Central Park Women's Committee donned their hats at the 42nd annual Olmsted Luncheon, also known as 'the ladies' hat luncheon.'

Bevin Ross & Violeta Galagarza Honored as 2024 Manhattan Power Women
Bevin Ross & Violeta Galagarza Honored as 2024 Manhattan Power Women
April 24, 2024

The 2024 Manhattan Power Women Awards celebrated the remarkable achievements of Bevin Ross, Executive Director of The Drama League, and Violeta Galagarza, the visionary force behind Keep Rising To The Top (K.R.3Ts).

Emerson College Alumnae Bonnie Comley Gives A Masterclass in ARTrepreneurship
Emerson College Alumnae Bonnie Comley Gives A Masterclass in ARTrepreneurship
April 24, 2024

In April 2024, Bonnie Comley, Founder of BroadwayHD and prominent in the arts and entrepreneurship, delivered an inspiring and insightful masterclass at Emerson’s Judee Theater.

Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane Honored by Schneps Media for 2024 Manhattan Power List
Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane Honored by Schneps Media for 2024 Manhattan Power List
March 6, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams, the Honorable Letitia James, and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine were among the list of esteemed honorees as well as the visionary founders of BroadwayHD: Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane.

Closure of The Theatre Museum Marks the End of an Era
Closure of The Theatre Museum Marks the End of an Era
March 4, 2024

After almost 30 years of preserving, celebrating, and championing the rich history of theater, The Theatre Museum, originally established as The Broadway Theatre Institute in 1995, announces the difficult decision to cease operations in 2024.

The Drama League Gala: Embrace the Directors
The Drama League Gala: Embrace the Directors
November 17, 2023

​​​​​​​The Drama League 2023 Gala titled “Embrace The Season” is an event amplifying the Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off-Broadway shows gracing the stages in New York City each season.

Robert Wilson's Watermill Center Gala Honors Dance and Visual Artist Simone Forti
Robert Wilson's Watermill Center Gala Honors Dance and Visual Artist Simone Forti
August 22, 2023

Eighty-eight-year-old Simone Forti, watched by livestream as a restaged tribute of her iconic works was performed at The Watermill Center, where she was honored on July 29th.

Robert Wilson Directs 'Ubu' at The Watermill Center
Robert Wilson Directs 'Ubu' at The Watermill Center
July 28, 2023

'Ubu' will be performed at The Watermill Center on July 29th. Wilson will also host a VIP dinner for The Watermill Center patrons for a premiere performance on Friday, July 28th!

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts Summer Gala 2023
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts Summer Gala 2023
July 13, 2023

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts held its Summer Gala on Saturday, July 8, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor with Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring Julie Andrews, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.

BroadwayHD's Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane to Discuss 'STAGE TO SCREEN' Captures at BroadwayCon 2023
BroadwayHD's Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane to Discuss 'STAGE TO SCREEN' Captures at BroadwayCon 2023
July 12, 2023

The panel: Livestreams and Captures and ProShots, oh my! is Moderated by BroadwayHD’s Founder Bonnie Comley and features 12-time Emmy Award winner Don Roy King, Olivier and Tony-winning Alia Harvey Jones, and Palace Theater owner Stewart F. Lane.

Feature: ChaShaMa Gala Celebrates BroadwayHD with Bonnie Comley & Stewart F. Lane, and Rosenberg Law
Feature: ChaShaMa Gala Celebrates BroadwayHD with Bonnie Comley & Stewart F. Lane, and Rosenberg Law
June 10, 2023

Anita Durst, the founder of ChaShaMa, held a two-day celebration to honor theater streaming service BroadwayHD, Bonnie Comley & Stewart F. Lane, and Gary Rosenberg of Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.

Feature: The Drama League's Campaign for Irene Gandy Stage Directing Assistantship
Feature: The Drama League's Campaign for Irene Gandy Stage Directing Assistantship
June 9, 2023

Irene Gandy is a trailblazer. She has been at the forefront of Broadway and off-broadway, not only witnessing the changes but driving the changes to the industry!

Legends Are in the House: The 2023 Chita Rivera Awards
Legends Are in the House: The 2023 Chita Rivera Awards
May 25, 2023

Chita danced onto the stage at the Skirball Center to present the Chita Rivera Lifetime Achievement Award to her friend and collaborator, 96-year-old John Kander.






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