CAMP BROADWAY Begins Musical Theatre Residency In Beijing, China

Camp Broadway LLC is pleased to announce that the company has formed an alliance with T School, a prestigious, private International School in Beijing, to introduce musical theatre to their students from around the world. This Broadway/Beijing alliance commences today, Monday, October 1, when a 4-member team from Camp Broadway begins a 6-day residency at the school.

Representing Camp Broadway at the T School as Program Director is Anna Raful; Music Director Nissa Kahle; Creative Director joshua holden and Featured Player Emily Loewus. The team will be teaching students, ages 6 to 12, songs and scenes from two beloved musicals based on cherished American children's books: Seussical Jr. by Tony Award-winning team, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, based on Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! and other stories; and Honk! Jr., a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling with book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe and music by George Stiles.

"The T School employs a personalized approach to education and aims to build a bridge for children that connect China and the world, and the present to the future," say Cheng Ma, T School Founder. "The school is committed to providing a world-class curriculum and we are very happy to add Camp Broadway to our roster of exceptional partners."

"Camp Broadway is very proud to partner with the T School on this cultural exchange that will help introduce their students to the fundamentals of musical theatre," says Susan Lee, Camp Broadway CEO. "Broadway shows are now being presented throughout China. We believe that the T School's commitment to presenting theatre arts programming as part of their immersive, skills-based and thematic learning, makes an important contribution to building a global audience for Broadway shows.

Camp Broadway is the leading producer of quality performing arts experiences and enrichment programming for theatregoers of all ages. The company was dubbed the "Camp of Dreams" by Live Magazine and honored in 2016 with a Special Drama Desk Award "for introducing young people to the magic of theater and for playing a crucial role in creating tomorrow's audiences."

CAMP BROADWAY LLC is the commercial theater industry leader in audience engagement and a trusted source for parents and teachers seeking quality year-round enrichment programs, experiential events and educational workshops. Founded in 1996 as Broadway's "original" summer camp, Camp Broadway has been devoted to making theatre arts an accessible and relevant vehicle for creative children to build confidence, hone presentation skills and discover their unique talents at every stage of their lives. The company employs experienced Broadway professionals who are trained to present authorized musical theater and dramatic works. The company's dedication to quality content, child safety and customer service has become the industry gold standard. Camp Broadway's touring camp is presented by partner theaters around the America. Performances by the Camp Broadway Kids have been featured frequently in special appearances at Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and other premier entertainment venues. To learn more about Camp Broadway, visit www.campbroadway.com, www.facebook.com/campbroadway, or www.twitter.com/campbroadway.

T SCHOOL is a full-time private international school that truly serves in the best interests of each child. From the very beginning, we've acted in a realistic and authentic way towards starting a school that is world-class and dedicated to fulfilling the needs and hopes of children and their families. T School integrates the strengths of Chinese and Western education to transform our curricula, teacher competencies, learning spaces, study methods, and more. Every student must attain the foundations of standards set by Chinese and American schools. To this end, every child's personalized needs and interests are respected and supported. To learn more about the T School, visit t.school/en/.

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