BWW Blog: The Secret Connection Between Broadway's New Starsby BWW News Desk - January 22, 2020Broadway's new crop of stars has something surprising in common: they all went to the same summer camp. Stagedoor Manor, which has mentored generations of stars of Broadway, movies and TV, is on the resume of countless actors who recently made their New York debut, both on stage and behind it. Stagedoor Manor Unveils New Massive, State-of-the-Art Costume Shopby BWW News Desk - July 16, 2019When you're the world's premier performing arts summer camp, what do you do when you need to fit 900 kids for multiple costumes each as part of 42 full-production shows each year? You build a state-of-the-art costume shop to house the more than 17,000 hanging costumes and countless accessories, providing each actor with his or her own Broadway-like experience for fittings and styling. Funeral Service to Be Held Today for Beloved Stagedoor Manor Teacher Michael Larsenby BWW News Desk - October 30, 2017The theatre and music world lost a great friend and mentor with the passing of Michael Larsen, who was instrumental in shaping the careers of many stars of theatre, film and television. Larsen died suddenly on Thursday, October 26, 2017, after suffering with a heart condition for many years. He was 57. VIDEO: The Kids of Stagedoor Manor Salute Sondheim with a FOLLIES Favorite!by Nicole Rosky - October 17, 2017A special edition of T Magazine is celebrating people who are 'redefining our culture.' One of those people is the great Stephen Sondheim, and the kids from Stagedoor Manor are helping to vocalize his achievements. Watch their performance of a Follies favorite, 'I'm Still Here,' below! Stagedoor Manor Announces Winter Programingby BWW News Desk - September 24, 2017For the first time in its illustrious history, world-renowned center for the performing arts Stagedoor Manor has announced it will hold programing outside its traditional summer sessions. This winter, Stagedoor Manor Studios is hosting three long-weekend intensives in New York City, focusing on audition preparation, playwriting and master acting, and behind the scenes work. Stagedoor Manor to Present First Reading of 'THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER'by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2015Stagedoor Manor, the country's premiere summertime training ground for young performers, announced today that it will hold the first ever reading of a newly-licensed musical, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - The Musical, based on the 1971 best-selling book by Barbara Robinson. With book and lyrics by Jahnna Beecham, and music and lyrics by Malcolm Hillgartner, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - The Musical can now be licensed through Playscripts, Inc. to be staged worldwide. Today's reading, directed by John Bronston with musical direction by Liz Toleno, features a complete cast of Stagedoor Manor students. Stagedoor Manor to Celebrate 40th Anniversary with Virtual 'World Wide Reunion'by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2014Stagedoor Manor, the country's premiere summertime training ground for young performers, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2015. To mark the milestone, Stagedoor Manor is launching a virtual 'World Wide Reunion' throughout the entire year to bring together thousands of alumni and friends, and benefit the Actors Fund.
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