Tag: Broadway

Tony Award Hype: Before and After

By Jenna Bawer     The Tony Awards Season- the time of year when theater is hotter than ever in the public eye. As Summer approaches people come in from all over the world- some never having seen a Broadway production before -and they search for the most heavily nominated and award-winning shows on the […]

Lesser Known Shows

Lesser Known Shows By Sami DeSocio There are over 30 Broadway theaters in New York City right now. Some of those buildings date back to the turn of the century early 1900s and have changed names several times before becoming the Broadway houses we know them as now. Furthermore, there have been hundreds of shows, […]

Broadway Style Shows on Disney Cruise Line

By Emma Filosa Character greetings, lavish dinners, exotic destinations, and extravagant Broadway style shows- these are just a few of the many things that Disney Cruise Line has to offer! A few weeks ago I boarded the beautiful Disney Fantasy Cruise ship. The ship is fully equipped with cast members from all around the world […]

My Masterclass with Anthony Rapp

By Sami DeSocio As performers, we all have dreams, wishes, and a bucket list of people we’d like to perform in front of before we die. I was fortunate enough to not only cross one off of my list, but also to learn something in the process when I took a master class with Anthony […]

The Tony Awards Are Coming!

By Harley Ann Kulp The Tony’s are coming! The Tony’s are coming! The theater community’s biggest night of the year is in two days. Yes, on Sunday, June 7th, 2015, the 69th Annual Tony Awards will air on CBS at 8/7c. And just like the Oscars, the Tony’s are getting their first ever red carpet […]

Guide to Character Studies

By Sami DeSocio When you’re given a part, one of the first things an actor will do is break the character down. This will help them to portray the character realistically onstage. However, if you’re a theater nut there are times you’ll deconstruct a character for nothing more than fun! What goes into a character […]

Vanessa Hudgens is Gigi

By Shannon In recent years, Broadway Producers have looked to stronger strategies to bring shows to Broadway – a formula that is safer than bringing a musical to Broadway cold. With a big, Broadway name, a show may fare better or have a longer period to warm itself to the city’s audience and for word […]

Why You Should Support Shows That Aren’t on Broadway

By Isaac We all know and love the shows that end up on Broadway, West End, and in touring cities. They are the most publicized and typically thought of as the best that theatre has to offer. Because of this, many forget about some of the amazing performances and performers that can be seen from […]

What Makes a Show Last?

By Sami DeSocio Not every show is a success. It’s true, more shows close after opening than those that make it to become the next Phantom of the Opera. But what makes those shows that do survive so incredibly special? First and foremost, I believe it starts with the music. A musical really is only […]