From Disney Channel to Broadway- Stars Who Have Made Their Debut!
Everyone loves a little nostalgia, especially when it comes to their favorite television shows and movies growing up. For millennials and Gen Z-ers, these probably include a few DCOMs (Disney Channel Original Movie) and series. Several of the stars of these films and TV shows have gone on to further their acting and singing careers on Broadway, and some even got their start on the stage. Below is a list of stars that you may or may not know have a few theatre credits under their belt!
From the BroadwayWorld Vaults: Relive the Magic of GODSPELL!
In honor of Throwback Thursday, BroadwayWorld is celebrating the past with a new series that will take you back in time with some of our favorite vintage video features. That's right- we are opening up the BroadwayWorld Vaults to reminisce on shows are long gone from the Broadway-scene, but have left an indelible mark on the world of theatre as a whole. Today, we bring you a vintage video from 2011. Relive the magic of GODSPELL below!
George Takei, Telly Leung & More Will Sing From ALLEGIANCE at TALKS AT GOOGLE; Live Broadcast at 1PM!
Allegiance - A New American Musical has been eyeing a Broadway run since it premiered at San Diego's Old Globe last fall. Since then, a New York City reading was held, led by Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung, all of whom starred in the San Diego production, as well as in a recent backers screening in Austin. Takei just announced that the cast will be taking part in a 'Talks at Google' event which will be broadcast live tomorrow. He writes:
apl.de.ap, Pomeranz, Julaton to Join Philippine Independence Day Celebration in NYC, 6/1
The Black Eyed Peas Co-Founder apl.de.ap; multi-platinum award-winning recording artist David Pomeranz; and boxing, mixed martial arts superstar Ana Julaton, among others are set to join First Filipina Miss World Megan Young; Original Philippine Music (OPM) icons Kuh Ledesma, Cecile Azarcon, Edlyn Peregrina, Lirio Vital, and Ogie Alcasid; First Filipina Carnaval Queen in Brazil Bessie Badilla; Grand Marshals Drs. Emilio and Felicisima Quines; and nearly 200 Filipino American organizations in the festive parade.
Will Blum, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Natalie Charle Ellis and More Set for MONKEY BOOGERS! Reading Today
An industry-only reading of the new musical 'MONKEY BOOGERS,' by the award-winning writing team of Brian Feinstein & Stephen Tyler Davis, will be presented today, May 22nd at 12pm & 4pm. The musical, which is being produced by Kevin Duda (The Book of Mormon, Beautiful), is the first offering under this new family entertainment brand, which has projects in development for television, cd and books as well.
Will Blum, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Natalie Charle Ellis and More Set for MONKEY BOOGERS! Reading, 5/22
An industry-only reading of the new musical 'MONKEY BOOGERS,' by the award-winning writing team of Brian Feinstein & Stephen Tyler Davis, will be presented this Thursday, May 22nd at 12pm & 4pm. The musical, which is being produced by Kevin Duda (The Book of Mormon, Beautiful), is the first offering under this new family entertainment brand, which has projects in development for television, cd and books as well.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Disney’s CAMP ROCK in Manila
Repertory Philippines' take on Disney's CAMP ROCK, written by Dan Berendsen, Karin Gist, and Regina Hicks, runs from Friday, November 16 until Sunday, December 16 at Onstage, 2/F Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas corner Legazpi St., Makati City. Theater stalwart Audie Gemora directs.
Photo Coverage: Anna Maria Perez de Tagle Arrives in Manila
Filipino-American Hollywood and Broadway star, and BroadwayWorld (New York) 2012 Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, and her long-time makeup artist and mom, Evelyn, arrived in Manila early today via Philippine Airlines PR 103.