We are pleased to announce that Macy’s has selected CAMP BROADWAY® to perform

“I BELIEVE IN SANTA CLAUS”

    (with a VERY special guest star)

  in the 82nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®


Camp Broadway’s 300-member troupe will walk the parade route and welcome Santa Claus into Herald Square with this special musical finale that is the official launch of the holiday season.

The program runs Friday, Nov. 21 through Thursday, November 27.


Camp Broadway is seeking 300 energetic performers, ages 10-14, to participate in a 5-day program in New York City that culminates in becoming a part of a thrilling American tradition, the 82nd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®! Performers will have a chance to get to know children from all over the U.S.A. and from other nations. This program is comprised of four partial days of small group rehearsals and workshops, held in a New York City dance studio. During this “camp”, they will learn a song and movement routine from Broadway professionals which will become the closing number of the parade, just before the arrival of Santa Claus. They will also attend performing arts workshops conducted by Broadway performers, and participate in a technical NBC blocking rehearsal in Herald Square. Some of them will have an opportunity to be interviewed by the media, to talk about their experience preparing for the parade. Oftentimes, a performer’s local hometown newspaper may even write a feature story about their experience in the parade. Then, on Thanksgiving morning, they will walk the entire parade route, 2.5 miles, among the millions of people watching from the sidelines, and perform the finale at the end of the parade. Camp Broadway performers get to experience the parade from the inside out!

Camp Broadway will be holding 1 more audition at the following location. Please download the audition form and bring it with you to the audition. You will be taught a short dance combination so wear comfortable clothes. If you are unable to attend an audition we encourage you to submit a DVD showcasing your singing and movement abilities. To audition via a DVD or VHS tape (any size), please download the audition form, complete it and mail it to us by September 15th at: Camp Broadway Macy’s Auditions / 336 West 37th Street / Suite 460 / New York, New York 10018

St. Louis, MO
Sunday September 28th – 1:00pm
Centene Center for Arts & Education
3547 Olive Street (just east of Grand)
St. Louis, MO 63103
(NOTE: No street shoes or tap shoes are permitted. Wear character shoes, jazz or ballet shoes)

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If you did not hear from Camp Broadway directly, please do not complete the online application. Camp Broadway will only process applications for those participants that have been contacted directly by our office.


“I BELIEVE IN SANTA CLAUS”
is written by Bill Schermerhorn, Macy’s Creative Director and Wesley Whatley.

The program fee is $735 per participant, not including travel or housing.

Call 212.575.2929 with questions, or e-mail us at info@campbroadway.com

ShowStoppers Travel can handle all your air and hotel requirements for the parade. Please visit them online at www.showstopperstravel.com

A rendering of the float


Photos from last year's Macy's Parade event


HOW TO APPLY - OPTION 1

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HOW TO APPLY - OPTION 2

Print the appropriate application form for the program of your choice. The forms have sections for both you and your child to complete.


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Mail the completed form, along with your payment, to:

Camp Broadway
336 West 37th Street, Suite 460
New York, New York 10018






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