BWW Feature: WICKED Touring Cast Visits Local High School in Columbus, Ohio
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 25, 2016
Today, theatre students of Gahanna Lincoln High School in Columbus, Ohio (with Director Cynthia Macioce) had a rare treat when members of the touring company of WICKED visited them to offer an informative talkback on the makings of a touring production. The talkback was open to members of Gahanna Lincoln High School's International Thespian Society, whose Vice President, Camille Mancuso, orchestrated the event based on her previous professional experience on tour and on Broadway.
BWW Reviews: CCT's FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY Offers Heart-Warming Story of Self-Acceptance
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 15, 2014
In an age of constant bullying and lack of self-esteem, Columbus Children's Theatre's FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY shows that it's ok to be different, as long as you're true to yourself. Based on the popular best-selling book by Julianne Moore, Director Suzanne Accetta assembles a cast of talented kids of all ages to prove that beauty comes in all forms.
BWW Interviews: Catching Up with Local Young Broadway Veteran Camille Mancuso
by Lisa Norris - Nov 6, 2013
Gahanna native, Camille Mancuso has toured with multiple national shows including 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', and most recently could be found on Broadway in 'Mary Poppins'. In fact, she is an accomplished musical theater veteran at the ripe old age of 14. We caught up with this talented gal , currently playing the 'role' of a local high schooler, doing what teenagers who love theater do, performing in her local high school's fall musical.
BWW Reviews: CCT's 50th Birthday Celebration with Josh Radnor, Jessica Grové, Michael Milligan & More!
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 25, 2013
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) celebrated 50 years of live theatre on Sunday, September 22, 2013 with an incredible lineup of accomplished alumni, along with current casts, board members, and other featured guests. Performing were Josh Radnor of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Jessica Grove, Mike Milligan, Steve Boyer, Kristin Reitter, Valerie Accetta, Dionysia Williams, Camille Mancuso, Cherish Myers, Ryan Scarlata, Molly Camp, Jake Borelli, and the current casts of THE LITTLE MERMAID JR and SHREK THE MUSICAL.
BWW Blog: Robert Marks - Vocal Coaching Young Performers
by Guest Blogger: Robert Marks - Dec 6, 2012
When I first opened my New York City studio in 1977, I had just been hired as one of the pianists for the new Broadway musical, Annie. Many of my fellow voice teachers were quite upset that kids were being asked to belt in that show, feeling that only classical "head voice" singing was healthy. Also, at that time, most voice teachers and coaches would refuse to work with any student who had not reached puberty. They were under the impression that voice lessons could "ruin" a child's voice, which for many years was a widely accepted belief.
Photo Coverage: Constantine Maroulis & Deborah Cox Host High School Jimmy Awards!
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 26, 2012
Last night, June 25, the stars of the upcoming revival of Jekyll & Hyde, Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis (Rock of Ages) and Grammy Award Nominee Deborah Cox (Aida), hosted the 4th annual National High School Musical Theater Awards at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre. The show featured 60 of America's most talented young musical theater performers vying for the "Jimmy Award" for Best Performance by an Actress and Best Performance by an Actor. This year, Elizabeth Romero, Joshua Grosso were crowned the night's big winners. Each received $10,000 scholarship awards for their efforts. Runners up, who each recieved $2,500 in scholarships, were Evan Greenberg, Drew Shafranek, Nicolette Burton, and Erica Durham. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.
Photo Coverage: BC/EFA Easter Bonnet Competition Day 2 with Audra McDonald, Ricky Martin & More!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Apr 26, 2012
The 26th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition raised $3,677,855, the result of six weeks of intensive fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by 51 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies. The grand total was announced Tuesday at this year's Easter Bonnet Competition, which ended in two shows featuring original presentations, songs, dances and 18 elaborate, custom-made bonnets. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of day two of the competition extravaganza!
Photo Coverage: BC/EFA Easter Bonnet Competition - Day 1!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Apr 26, 2012
The 26th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition raised $3,677,855, the result of six weeks of intensive fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by 51 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies. The grand total was announced Tuesday at this year's Easter Bonnet Competition, which ended in two shows featuring original presentations, songs, dances and 18 elaborate, custom-made bonnets. Check out day one of the festivies below and stay tuned for day two coming soon!
Photo Coverage: MARY POPPINS Visits the Macy's Flower Show!
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 6, 2012
The cast of Broadway's hit musical, MARY POPPINS, performed yesterday, April 5 at the Macy's Annual Flower Show in Herald Square, and we were on hand to catch the company in acton! Check them out below!
Review - Damn Yankees & Through The Eyes of Eak
by Ben Peltz - Mar 18, 2012
With its funny, sexy and sentimental book by master craftsman George Abbott and a catchy and clever score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, Damn Yankees is a textbook example of the kind of big and brassy musicals that made Broadway's Golden Age glitter. Paper Mill's terrific new production is packed with boisterous comic performances and, as the song says, miles and miles and miles of heart.
STAGE TUBE: Steffanie Leigh on Playing Mary Poppins on Tour!
by Audra Stafford - Aug 19, 2011
MARY POPPINS, part of Broadway/San Diego's 2011-2012 35th Anniversary Season, is playing through Sunday, August 21st, at the San Diego Civic Theatre. With four productions currently running on three continents, MARY POPPINS is one of the biggest stage musical successes to emerge from London or New York in recent years. Worldwide to date, the six productions of the show have grossed over $521 million, welcomed 7 million guests and cumulatively run 11.5 years. The musical is the winner of 36 major theatre awards around the globe, including Tony®, Olivier and Evening Standard awards. In the video below, Mary Poppins herself, Steffanie Leigh chats about taking on the iconic role.
BWW Reviews: MARY POPPINS Tour Flies Into the O.C.
by Michael L. Quintos - Jul 26, 2011
Based on the popular children's book series by P.L. Travers that Disney shaped into an even more renowned movie musical, the stage iteration's current touring company has temporarily taken up residence at the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts in Orange County for an extended four-week limited engagement through August 7. Joyfully engaging but oddly peculiar, this stage version of MARY POPPINS--which weaves peppy elements from the much-beloved Disney movie with less-bouyant passages from Travers' darker, moodier books--is easily likable, but can be challenging to really love.
MARY POPPINS Opens Tonight In Costa Mesa
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 15, 2011
The Orange County premiere of MARY POPPINS opens tonight, Friday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, August 7.
MARY POPPINS Opens Tonight at Segerstrom Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 15, 2011
The Orange County premiere of MARY POPPINS opens tonight, Friday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, August 7.
STAGE TUBE: Gahanna Lincoln High School Presents First Ever 'Miscast Gala', 1/20
by Christina Mancuso - 2017-01-19 20:12:04
STAGE TUBE: Steffanie Leigh on Playing Mary Poppins on Tour!
by Audra Stafford - 2011-08-19 09:24:46
