Video Roundup: The 2020 Presidential Candidates as Tony-Winning Best MusicalsOctober 29, 2019The 2020 presidential candidates just got a little more musical! With the presidential campaigns officially underway, Twitter user @absobyrne took to social media to compare the current candidates to some of Broadway's Tony-winning Best Musicals. To help you get a better understanding at the comparisons, we're giving you a look inside each of the shows, from older classics like South Pacific and Hello, Dolly! to more recent shows including Rent and The Producers. Check it all out!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Millikin University in 2019/2020October 28, 2019With college theatre program auditions just around the corner, we're highlighting some of the most prestigious theatre programs from all across the United States to give you insight into what to expect from their programs, from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're chatting with faculty from Millikin University's School of Theatre and Dance about its focus on entrepreneurial thinking and its five different degree programs.
Video Roundup: HAMILTON Fans Bring The $10 Founding Father To TikTokOctober 28, 2019The world's gonna know his name thanks to Hamilton fans taking to TikTok! The ten dollar founding father has come to the new social media platform through the show's songs including 'We Know,' 'The Schuyler Sisters' and 'Aaron Burr Sir.' We've compiled some of the standout posts for you to enjoy; check them all out!
BWW Readers Tell Us Their Funniest On-Stage Mishaps!October 25, 2019We asked, and you delivered! We recently asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the funniest on-stage mishaps they've either seen on stage or experienced while performing. Now we've gathered some of the standout answers for you to enjoy, with mishaps from shows including Be More Chill, Spongebob Squarepants, Aladdin, and more. Get ready to laugh with all of these responses!
VIDEO: Sophia Anne Caruso Performs Cut Song From BEETLEJUICEOctober 25, 2019Beetlejuice's very own strange and unusual Lydia, Sophia Anne Caruso, is giving fans a peek inside the Netherworld with a performance of one of Eddie Perfect's songs that was cut from the show during its development! Check out the video to see Sophia sing 'Mamma Would' at the show's recent Black & White Ball!
SLAVE PLAY's James Cusati-Moyer Takes Over Instagram Saturday!October 25, 2019Get ready because Slave Play's James Cusati-Moyer is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this Saturday, October 26th! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a behind-the-scenes look at a two-show day of Jeremy O. Harris's acclaimed new play at Broadway's Golden Theatre!
FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME's Aneesa Folds Takes Over Instagram Sunday!October 26, 2019Get ready because Freestyle Love Supreme's Aneesa Folds is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this Sunday, October 27th! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a behind-the-scenes look at a two-show day with Young Nees, Shockwave, Jelly Donut, and more!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Roosevelt University in 2019/2020October 24, 2019With college theatre program auditions just around the corner, we're highlighting some of the most prestigious theatre programs from all across the United States to give you insight into what to expect from their programs, from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're chatting with faculty from Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts about its Senior Showcase, auditions for professional productions in Chicago, and more.
VIDEO: See LOVE IN HATE NATION Cast Record 'Revolution Song'October 24, 2019Joe Iconis' new musical Love in Hate Nation is getting ready to hit the stage of Two River Theater, and we're getting a first listen to the cast as they hit the recording studio! Check out the video for a peek at Joe alongside Lauren Marcus and more performing the show's anthem, 'Revolution Song'!
Video Roundup: Celebrate World Ballet Day With Some Memorable Ballet Musical MomentsOctober 23, 2019It's time to dance because today is World Ballet Day! To celebrate everything being beautiful at the ballet, we're looking back at some of the stage and screen's most iconic musicals featuring ballet! Check out these videos to see clips from classics like West Side Story and On the Town to more recent additions like Billy Elliot and Movin' Out!
BWW Flashback: Look Back at Jenn Colella's COME FROM AWAY Journey!November 7, 2019It's just her and the sky! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, original Come From Away cast member Jenn Colella is set to play her final performance as Captain Beverly Bass on November 10, 2019. To celebrate her incredible run, we're looking back at highlights from her journey with the show, from its out-of-town productions to opening night on Broadway and beyond. Check it all out!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Eckerd College in 2019/2020October 22, 2019With college theatre program auditions just around the corner, we're highlighting some of the most prestigious theatre programs from all across the United States to give you insight into what to expect from their programs, from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're chatting with faculty from Eckerd College's theatre program about its Reflective Service Learning, partnership with Circle in the Square, and more.
Video Roundup: HEATHERS Fans Bring Westerberg To TikTokOctober 21, 2019Hey, yo, Westerberg! The Heathers are taking over TikTok as fans of the cult-hit musical have taken to the new video-based social platform to perform their takes on the show's song 'Big Fun.' We've compiled some of the standout posts for you to enjoy, including ones featuring Dove Cameron and Howie Mandel. Check them all out!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About AMDA in 2019/2020October 21, 2019It's that time of year when students all across the country are heading into auditions for college theatre program, so we're taking a closer look some of the country's standout theatre programs. We're chatting with members of the schools' faculty to give you a better idea at what to expect from their programs, with insight into the audition advice, life after graduation, and more. Today we're looking into the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
BWW Flashback: Celebrate AMERICAN UTOPIA's Opening With a Look Back at HERE LIES LOVE!October 20, 2019Tonight marks the Broadway opening of David Byrne's American Utopia, so in honor of the occasion, we're looking back at Byrne's previous experience in the world of theatre: Here Lies Love! Check out the video to get a peek inside the show in the studio recording their cast recording with Ruthie Ann Miles, Jose Llana, and Conrad Ricamora and more!
VIDEO: Beth Leavel Sings 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' at BEST IN SHOWS BenefitOctober 18, 2019Some of Broadway's best recently came together for Best in Shows, a star-studded cabaret evening benefiting the Humane Society of New York at Feinstein's/ 54 Below. Get a peek inside the benefit with a look at Tony winner Beth Leavel singing Gypsy's 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' to Myrtle, one of the event's adoptable dogs!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Wright State University in 2019/2020October 18, 2019With college theatre program auditions just around the corner, we're highlighting some of the most prestigious theatre programs from all across the United States to give you insight into what to expect from their programs, from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're chatting with faculty from Wright State University's Department of Theatre about their professional immersion, alumni network, and more.
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Marymount Manhattan College in 2019/2020October 17, 2019To help get students ready for college theatre program auditions, we're taking a closer look at some of the country's most prestigious theatre programs! We're chatting with faculty members from each school to get a better understanding of everything from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today, we're highlighting the Department of Theatre Arts at Marymount Manhattan College. Find out more about the school and see their answers about their program!