CAMP BROADWAY® is a 2016 Special Drama Desk Award-winning company for “introducing young people to the magic of theater and for playing a crucial role in creating tomorrow’s audiences for over 20 years.” Founded in 1995 and recognized as Broadway’s “original” summer camp, Camp Broadway’s mission is to make theatre arts an accessible and relevant vehicle for creative children to build confidence, hone presentation skills and discover their unique talents at every stage of their lives. The company is now a leader in audience engagement and a trusted source for year-round youth enrichment programs, experiential events and educational workshops that have set the gold standard for professional, authorized musical theater and drama content for use in amateur arts programming.
Over 500,000 children from around the world have traveled to New York City to attend Camp Broadway’s annual musical theater camp on Broadway or presented at partner theaters in Las Vegas, Tempe, and Westhampton Beach. A staff of experienced Broadway performers, directors, choreographers, writers, composers and designers teach all programs including special appearances by the Camp Broadway Kids at Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and other premier entertainment venues.
For over two decades, Camp Broadway has played its part in developing a new generation of creative and knowledgeable artists and audiences. Camp Broadway® is loved by theater-loving kids of all ages who have grown up to work professionally on stage and backstage or become creative leaders in corporate offices, small companies, school classrooms and local community organizations around the world.
Camp Broadway® is now owned by the Broadway Education Alliance, Inc.
Team
Brian Curran
CEO/CFO
Brian draws on over 40 years of practical financial management experience, primarily in the marketing services industry. As a manager (and more recently as a consultant) Brian has mentored entrepreneurs and leadership teams of creative and service businesses of all sizes and maturity, from start ups to established global enterprises, guiding them through their strategic development and operational optimization. His passion for talent development, and his belief in the value of life skills developed through the performing arts, were drivers in his long term involvement with BEA.
Susan Lee
Founder & Chief Creative Officer
Susan introduced Camp Broadway LLC in 1995 and has since managed the brand, business, and program development. She is also the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of the non-profit organization Broadway Education Alliance. She served as Chief Marketing Officer for The Nederlander Producing Company of America. During her time there, she successfully developed and launched Audience Rewards; The National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmy’s Awards); and InTheatre Network, which is now operating across all Broadway theatres. Susan received an Emmy Award for her work as the executive producer of the 2020 Roger Rees Awards and Drama Desk Award for her work with Camp Broadway. She is a Lecturer at Boston University’s Metropolitan College.
Theo Lencicki
Artistic Director
Theo is a professional actor, director, choreographer, and arts educator based in New York City. He has performed at many regional and international venues, and across the United States on four National Broadway Tours including Hairspray, A Chorus Line, Young Frankenstein and as Riff in West Side Story. In addition to performing, Theo is a rostered artist with the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts and was recognized for his professional work and advocacy for arts education as Artist of the Year in 2017. He is the associate choreographer for the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmy’s) sponsored by the Broadway League and works with the Broadway Education Alliance/Camp Broadway on numerous performance opportunities for young artists including the NY POPS Gala at Carnegie Hall, MACY’s Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, Before Broadway Cabaret at 54 Below and Rocktopia on Broadway! Proud Penn State School of Theatre graduate.
Anna Raful
Director/Choreographer
Anna is the Director/Choreographer for the Camp Broadway Shining Stars program in New York City. She has also served as Director/Choreographer for Camp Broadway’s Ensemble program, including staging performances for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and New York Pops Birthday Celebration at Carnegie Hall. In 2019, Anna brought the Shining Stars program to Beijing to teach children there the joy of musical theater. Anna has also worked as an associate Talent Manager for the National High School Musical Theater Awards. Most recently she served as a Child Guardian on Broadway for the Music Man, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Days of Wine and Roses.
Lauren Van Hemert
Communications & Content Manager
Lauren is an award-winning arts journalist and founder of Beltline to Broadway. She is a member of the American Theatre Critics Association, Society of Professional Journalists, and Broadway Makers Alliance. In 2021, she earned the Raleigh Medal of Arts for her coverage and support of the Black Lives Matter Movement.