For several months now, I have been an avid follower of the blog “The Backstage Blonde” which is written by Teale Dvornik. Teale lives in New York City and has a job in the theatre industry that often isn’t recognized by those outside of the industry. She works as a
With the 2016-2017 season coming to an end, a sparkling new season of theatre is quickly approaching. With this comes the fact that buying several theatre tickets can add up in cost throughout the season, but there are several ways to lower the cost and save money this coming season!
The 71st annual Tony Awards was a spectacular way to kick off the summer! Whether you watched it at home, on the go, at rehearsal, or maybe even alone in your bedroom the Tony’s did not disappoint! Thanks to Camp Broadway I was able to attend the Tony Awards as
“Act well your part; there all the honor lies.” That is the infamous motto of the International Thespian Society. Founded in 1929, ITS started with the aim of achieving student recognition in the arts. The program’s founders were a group of teachers in Fairmont, West Virginia. Named after Thespis,
Awards season is in full swing! With the excitement of the just-premiered Tony Awards there are also many awards of recognition for achievement in high school theatre. I had the honor of attending The Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards on May 20th! The Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards celebrated its
When summer rolls around, it’s time to kick back, listen to our favorite show tunes, and enjoy a fun summer treat! This summer’s Camp Broadway NYC music directors (Christine Riley, Alan Schmuckler, and Stephen Purdy) agree. Let’s check in with them to learn how they acquired a love for music, what
At Camp Broadway, there is a long-time tradition, like most summer camps, of having camp counselors lead groups. However, at CB, these group leaders are called “Featured Players” and are involved in the entire process of putting on a performance for family members at the end of camp. This week,
A group trip to New York City may seem stressful- especially when it’s a trip meticulously composed of 113 choir kids from the West Coast, all high school students. The trip that I went on this spring break can’t compare to any other trip I’ve been on in my entire
Are you a theatre lover trying to find your voice? Then there’s a new film that’s perfect for you called Speech & Debate! Based on the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway play, SPEECH & DEBATE follows three teenagers brought together by a series of mishaps. Frustrated by the hypocrisy they see in their
Spring is here! With this new season, comes a special new announcement: To help keep our environment healthy, Camp Broadway is excited to be teaming up with the Broadway Green Alliance in order to encourage theater-loving kids to be more green. Read more about our partnership here! Soon, the grass will
We’ve all been there. We mutter the “GL” words, and hope we haven’t consequently cursed our fellow actor’s entire performance- while maybe receiving the stink eye from our cast mates around us. But even during the luckiest month of the year, why don’t we say “good luck” onstage? Although its
Imagine this- maybe your director helped you grow immensely during the show, maybe you don’t want to spend much money, and maybe you want to get them something super special! As theatre kids, we sure do love our production staff. After all, they teach us everything we know and help
When Cate Elefante comes home from a long day at school, she does something rarely any other kindergartener gets to experience on a daily basis. After Cate eats dinner, her mom drives her to the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, where she performs the role of Lulu in the hit Broadway musical, Waitress.
When seeing a show, you might not realize how much is going on behind the walls of the stage, or even in a room hovering high above the audience. Inside of the Gershwin Theatre, the home of Wicked, there is an astounding number of people running the show. In addition
Welcome to our fourth chapter of Broadway’s Backbone on the Camp Broadway Blog! If you missed his introductory post, this ongoing segment revolves around Brad Bradley and his podcast Broadway’s Backbone. With a career transcending all genres of the entertainment industry, Brad has been a vital member of the Camp
Performing in a show during the holiday season can be a challenging feat. This winter, I was cast as the role of Jovie in Elf The Musical Jr. Although Jovie works at the local Macy’s, has never seen snow, and is a bit rough around the edges, she finds herself falling in love
Happy 2017! This year, Camp Broadway is delighted to bring you an AWESOME New Year’s gift: inspiring tips about life on stage from two of Broadway’s most successful pros! The first is Adam Pascal, who most recently played the saucy, sassy Shakespeare in the delightful musical SOMETHING ROTTEN!
Wintertime may bring frosty weather, but behind the scenes at Broadway’s WAITRESS, there is enough warmth and cheerful spirit—and freshly-baked pies— to fuel the entire holiday season! WAITRESS, which opened for previews in March of 2016, has made Broadway history by being the first musical to have a four-woman creative
It’s that time of year again where we deck the halls, light the menorahs, and jam out to holiday tunes. If you’re like me, and have been too caught up watching Hairspray live and listening to Broadway soundtracks, you might still be rounding up some last-minute theater-themed gifts for all of
If you’re involved in theater with peers your age, it’s bound to happen at some point… Auditioning for a role against a friend. One of the beauties of theater is how many close bonds it can form. After spending months in rehearsal together, a cast is bound to
Today on the Camp Broadway Blog, I am elated to share with all of you, an exclusive interview with Niki Badua – who is currently playing Lisa in the Farewell Tour of MAMMA MIA! Niki Badua (Lisa) is excited to be returning to MAMMA MIA! Previous theatre credits include: Kim
As a high school senior, the college audition process can seem daunting. If you’re like I was, you have put all of your hopes and dreams into getting into that one special program. You’re set on doing musical theatre (or straight theatre), and you won’t let rejection hold you back
The restaurant industry and the theatre industry work hand-in-hand. Often, when audiences leave a show, they will make the most of a special night by enjoying a satisfying, fulfilling meal. I believe that to truly experience the full magic of seeing a show, the night should be a full experience,
Most actors don’t fight real fires in their rehearsal process… and usually, the stage doesn’t move. Yet, three Camp Broadway featured players have experienced exactly that as they perform on the seven seas. After working for multiple years with Camp Broadway, Isaak Olson, Alexandra Schwartz, and Carver Duncan are all
Picture this: it’s opening night of your school’s play, and you’re backstage getting ready. You pull on your costume—and a giant tear rips down the back! Horrified, you look to the costume team, but they can’t do much to help on such short notice. You hear the overture start
After a long day of callbacks for Elf The Musical, I settled into the front seat of my car, excited for the night ahead of me. My nervousness from my audition had long faded by the time I entered ASU Gammage, a beautiful theatre designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. This
As a musical theatre performer, it is very important to stay healthy in order to increase your stamina and performance. Luckily, I had the opportunity to learn about this concept through a special blog called “Fit For Broadway”, which connects theatre and the materials needed to lead a healthy lifestyle. This
Juggling classes, homework, extracurriculars—and performing arts—can make student life fast-paced and exhausting. But it doesn’t have to be that way! A little time management and self-care can give you the energy to power through your rehearsal schedule. It all starts with food. Ever hear the expression: “you are what you
Freaked out because you don’t have a costume for Halloween yet? Don’t panic! Let’s head over to the costume shop and ask Nicole Miller, first hand and stitcher for the Radio City Rockettes, to reveal quick and easy Halloween costume tricks that you can pull together before the clock strikes
With Halloween less than a week away, and fall parties coming into season, why not throw a party of your own? If you’re a theatre kid, what’s better than throwing a Broadway-themed bash? Here are my tips and tricks for throwing the spookiest Broadway-inspired celebration on your block. Send Invitations Inspired