An interesting thing has been occurring in New York City. On the Great White Way, the lights are dimmed for one minute before returning to their brilliant glow. It’s not a random electricity problem, but actually a long-standing honor that has been around for (some say) over a hundred years! A lot of Broadway […]
For Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, you truly can’t stop the beat. If you’re not cruise-savvy, Royal Caribbean (affectionately phrased as RCCL) is a luxury cruise line notorious for providing cruises that include activities and entertainment that pleases all ages. Their latest hand at theatre? Mounting a production of Hairspray, one of Broadway’s most successful movie-musicals […]
Creating seasonal playlists is one of my favorite things, and I’m always really excited when I get to come up with a new one. But as it turns out, there really aren’t that many showtunes about fall! I don’t understand why people don’t like writing songs about rain, and fog, and being back to school… […]
By Sami DeSocio To an actor, a costume is part of discovering the character and for some it is really the only way they know how to ‘step into their character’. It takes on a whole new meaning when you’re asked to provide part of the costume yourself out of your own wardrobe. After the […]
By Brenna Corporal A week ago, I wrote an article all about the upcoming annual BC/EFA Broadway Flea Market. Here is my follow up article- I’ll share my experiences at the Flea Market today! The entire street is decked out in tables with merchandise and Broadway stars alike. There is even an area in the […]
By Eric Gelb The title role of Matilda in the critically acclaimed musical of the same name is just as daunting as it sounds. Many know of Matilda as a movie, or perhaps a book, but in musical form, Matilda is front and center in this adaptation. Not only does Matilda sing, act and dance […]
It’s not a new idea. I’m definitely not the first person to think of it, and I’m sure I’m not at all the only one who thinks it’d be the greatest thing, the absolute dream weekend for any musical theater lover. Yes, I am talking about a convention dedicated to Broadway and all things musical […]
By Brenna Corporal It’s that time of year again! Time for the BC/EFA BROADWAY FLEA MARKET!!!!! THE (in my opinion) BEST BROADWAY FAN EVENT OF THE YEAR! If you can only get to one Broadway fan event all year, try your best to get to this year’s Broadway Flea Market on Sunday, September 21, 2014 […]
Hey there. Yes, you, up there on the stage. No, bit lower. Not the auditorium. Below the footlights. Ah yes. Hello. It’s the pit orchestra speaking. I understand if we’ve never spoken before. Vaguely threatening entities who came in late to rehearsals, sitting in the corner to not talk to anyone who wasn’t also dressed […]