Schmackary’s, a very popular snacking place for any Broadway fan (or actor!), is celebrating their first birthday this week, and they are doing so in style. All week, Broadway actors will be serving cookies in the afternoon, and if today’s fun with Laura Osnes, Jeremy Jordan and Santino Fontana is any indication, this is going […]
Ahhhh… Tony time. A time when the Broadway-loving community is ablaze with an equal mix of excitement for their most-loved nominees and utter disdain for the nominators who snubbed some of their favorite performers. I know, I know. Bette Midler not nominated? What a shame. No love for Alan Cumming? How dare they. Some of […]
Welcome back to another weekly Broadway news roundup! This week was full of fun events, so let’s get right to it. This past week the cast of Matilda The Musical performed live on The View with the songs “Naughty” and “Revolting Children.” The cast of Pippin also had a press day where they performed “Corner of the […]
For every high-schooler, the most daunting decision they will make in the four years of their career will be which college to pick! And for a performer, it gets even trickier, since no two programs run exactly the same. But how do you know you’ve chosen the right one? First, take a deep breath. I know there’s […]
With the Tony Awards rapidly approaching, I’ve found myself wishing for a broader base of categories and nominees. I’m so excited about the current nominations, but why not come up with a few more creative categories? So with that in mind, I’ve created a list of awards that definitely deserve to exist, as well as suggesting a few possible […]
Many students come to college to audition for a BFA in Musical Theater or Acting. Others come and go into Production or Design/Technical Theater. While they are all great areas to go into, only sometimes students will stay in that major until graduation. The Theatrical Studies major is not specialized, but gives students an opportunity to learn […]
We are getting closer and closer to the Tony Awards with each passing day, and the Broadway world has not stopped buzzing since the announcement of nominees on April 30! Due to their many Tony nominations including Best Play, along with strong ticket sales, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike has extended their run until […]
For all novice actors who haven’t yet started auditioning, just hearing the word might send chills up your spine. You might have to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before you head into the room. But don’t worry! It’s not as scary as you’d think, as long as you know what to expect. 1. Embrace […]
As a director, I’ve sat through hundreds and hundreds of auditions. From diapers to Depends, I’ve seen it all. In general, one could say I’m a fairly easy person to audition for. I know that no matter who you are, you are putting yourself out there while auditioning and I understand how difficult that can […]