January is upon us! Though it’s a time of new beginnings and resolutions for some, it’s a sad time on the Great White Way as we lose a slew of shows. Dubbed “Black January,” it’s the period following the holiday season where a cluster of productions end their run on Broadway. This year’s line-up included […]
If you’ve been to a Broadway, off-Broadway, or touring production lately, you’ve probably heard the speech at curtain call asking for donations to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Shows offer unique items, anything from autographed Playbills and posters all the way to photos on stage with the cast. More common are the red buckets that beckon […]
Thanksgiving morning, many prepare for the day’s festivities with last minute cooking and cleaning. For me and many others across the nation, the morning also brings telecasts of the Macy’s Thaanksgiving Day Parade. While the parade is en-route to Herald Square, viewers have the opportunity to catch performance numbers from some of the hottest Broadway […]
One of the major deciding factors when choosing a college right for you is what you want to major in and what the school offers in that department. Some theatre kids have a dream of continuing their training in the theatrical arts in college, whether it is performance, production, administration, etc. Some have parents and […]
One of the most anticipated films of this month is Disney’s Frozen. This animated feature follows fearless optimist Anna who sets off on an epic journey to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Along the way, Anna teams up with mountain man Kristoff, his loyal reindeer […]
Everyone has a secret talent, some kind of skill or hobby that helps to make us unique. The secret part is that it’s usually something you wouldn’t be able to recognize on the surface. Those at Camp Broadway possess talent in the performing arts and those of us on the blog possess talent through words […]
Halloween is quickly approaching, bringing about the traditions of costumes, candy corn, haunted houses, and PUMKINS! One of my favorite Halloween traditions is pumpkin carving. It started out with a traditional jack-o-lantern featuring triangle eyes, nose and a buck-toothed smile. These days, people are getting very creative with producing their art on a pumpkin canvas. […]
With Wicked celebrating its tenth anniversary on Broadway this month, I sought to look back at all of the leading ladies that have taken on the roles of Elphaba and Glinda to see what they’re doing now. The results cover a wide range of projects including originating other roles on Broadway, winning awards, building fantastic […]
So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) recently completed its tenth hit season on the FOX Network and has been renewed for an eleventh. Since July 2005, hundreds of dancers have graced our television screens. Beginning with a solo audition in front of three judges, dancers who are chosen to move on in the competition […]