Clay Thomson

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE GREAT GATSBY
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 26, 2024

And that's a wrap on the 2023/24 Broadway season! The final two shows of the spring officially opened last night, and BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for The Great Gatsby as the VIP guests arrived at the Broadway Theatre. Check out photos below!

Photos: On the Red Carpet for MISCAST24, Honoring Jason Robert Brown and Nicole Suazo
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 16, 2024

The best of Broadway was on hand at the Hammerstein Ballroom where MCC celebrated MISCAST24, honoring Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown and MCC Youth Company Alum Nicole Suazo. Check out photos from the red carpet arrivals.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: November 28-29- with Colin Donnell, Patti Murin and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 28, 2020

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, November 28-29, 2020.

Christopher Rice Announces Two Christmas Specials Featuring Jessica Vosk, Ali Ewoldt, Jelani Remy and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020

Broadway actor Christopher Rice (Hamilton- Philip Tour, Book of Mormon, Pretty Woman) is bringing his viral #Tappy tap-dance videos, which have received over 13 million hits on Youtube, to life again... with a Christmas twist!

Vishal Vaidya, Collins Conley, Clay Thomson and More Join CASTED!: Virtual Courses and Coachings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2020

Two Worlds Entertainment, LLC., a twenty first century think-tank committed to provide the community with theater based educational initiatives, has launched their fully virtual platform titled CASTED!: Virtual Courses and Coachings with Award winning Broadway artists and directors!

VIDEO: Watch Diana DeGarmo, Ace Young, John Krause & More in the RISE TOGETHER Fundraiser Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2020

RISE TOGETHER, SWEAT TOGETHER: A VIRTUAL FITNESS FUNDRAISER launches today, May 17th, 2020, in support of World Central Kitchens' Covid-19 relief work.

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts Announces New Roster of Broadway Faculty
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2020

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) has announced a new roster of FSPA Broadway Faculty. The nine Broadway professionals are available to enrolled students for private coaching via Zoom. Coachings are available for singing, acting, dance, and self-marketing in the theater industry.

Franklin Performing Arts Company Has Launched GREAT PERFORMANCES... AT HOME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2020

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) launched 'Great Performances...At Home,' a nightly Facebook Live performance series on Facebook last week. Every night at 7:30 pm EST, a special guest goes live on the Franklin Performing Arts Company Facebook page for a mini-performance.

Franklin Performing Arts Company Presents Christopher Rice's THE TAPPY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: LIVE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2019

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), Franklin TV, and The Woonsocket Museum of Broadcast Technology will team up this week to bring a special holiday show to THE BLACK BOX. Together, they will present the world premiere of Christopher Rice's The Tappy Christmas Special: LIVE! based on Rice's viral #TAPPY video series which has been seen by more than 10 million people worldwide.

Christopher Rice's THE TAPPY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: LIVE! Will Premiere at The Black Box in Franklin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2019

The Franklin Performing Arts Company is thrilled to present the world premiere of Christopher Rice's The Tappy Christmas Special: LIVE! based on Rice's viral #TAPPY video series which has been seen by over 3 million people worldwide.

MATILDA Comes to FPAC
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2019

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical choreographed by original Broadway cast member Clay Thomson and starring Broadway's Sam Zeller as Trunchbull October 19, 20, and 25-27 at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin, MA.

FPAC Announces Season of World Premiers, Franklin Favorites, and Broadway Stars
by Sarah Hookey - Aug 22, 2019

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) is announcing its 29th Season. The theater company based out of THE BLACK BOX will present a year of world premiers, Franklin favorites, and Broadway stars.

FPAC Announces Auditions for MATILDA Choreographed by Clay Thomson
by Julie Musbach - Aug 19, 2019

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) has announced an open call for their upcoming production of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical choreographed by original Broadway cast member Clay Thomson.

The Franklin Performing Arts Company Will Host MATILDA Master Class Featuring Clay Thomson
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2019

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) is excited to host a Matilda-themed Dance Master Class with original Broadway cast member Clay Thomson on Thursday, August 29 at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts at 38 Main Street in Franklin, MA. Thomson will be returning to Franklin in the fall to choreograph FPAC's production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical.

I ONLY HAVE LIES FOR YOU Returns for Season 2 Finale
by Julie Musbach - May 21, 2019

Amy Wolk and Nikki M. James present I Only Have Lies For You, a live gameshow that pits Broadway panelists against each other in a lying contest, now in its second hit season! Two teams of three will go head-to-head telling stories, some of which may not be true---it is up to the other team to guess, Truth or Lie.

Jana Robbins & Haley Swindal, A Very Broadway Valentine's Day And More Come to Feinstein's/54 Below Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2019

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

FSPA Students Learn from Broadway Stars in NYC
by Julie Musbach - Jan 25, 2019

Over MLK Weekend, students from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) traveled to New York City to study with Broadway professionals. FSPA Musical Theater students of all ages took Song Interpretation, Monologue, and Theater Dance classes with Broadway stars, casting directors, and agents, while FSPA Dance students took classes at the world-renowned Broadway Dance Center. This trip has been an annual offering for FSPA students since 2008.

Bid Now on Lunch with Clay Thomson & Christopher Rice in NYC
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2018

Here is your chance to have an exciting lunch with Clay Thomson and Christopher Rice in New York City! You may have seen Clay Thomson in the Broadway hit Matilda and Christopher Rice in The Book of Mormon!

Clay Thomson, Kristolyn Lloyd & More to Sing One Direction at 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2018

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a return engagement of 54 Sings One Direction on September 28th, 2018, at 9:30pm. Are you a self-proclaimed Directioner? Are you still hoping that our favorite British boys are just 'on a break'? Then,baby, this concert is perfect for you!

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE's Chaz Wolcott to Choreograph FPAC's NEWSIES
by Julie Musbach - Sep 10, 2018

The Franklin Performing Arts Company will welcome Chaz Wolcott of So You Think You Can Dance fame to choreograph their upcoming production of Disney's Newsies. It had previously been announced that Broadway's Clay Thomson would choreograph, but due to scheduling conflicts (Thomson will be joining the Original Broadway Cast of King Kong), Wolcott will be taking over.