Thursday, April 14, 2016

4 Rules for Picking Your College Group’s Next Show by Sam Weber

In the last year, my school has begun a new tradition of producing musicals in 24 hours. Yes, it sounds completely crazy, and it completely is. While a lot of schools do “Combat” or “G…

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Monday, April 11, 2016

On the Fringe: An Artist’s Guide to Preparing for Fringe Festivals by Taryn Crankshaw

When I graduated from university, my first theatrical adventure outside of school was at a Fringe Festival. I left my campus full of confidence, excitement and an idea of how I thought Fring…

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Thursday, April 7, 2016

When Friendship is More Important Than Being #Famous: An Expose-heyyy on Playbill.com’s Michael Gioia by Tomas Ruiz

Gioia To the World (The #Lorte Has Come / #Gioiatress) The first time I met Michael Gioia, I was upset. I was upset because I had just finished playing the Piragua Guy in In the Heights and …

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Monday, April 4, 2016

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Really Expensive Theatre Tickets? by Olivia Rubino-Flinn

When we talk about accessibility in theatre, the conversation invariably strays towards the ever-increasing price of theatre tickets, rendering the experience of seeing professional theatre …

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Thursday, March 31, 2016

The Ultimate 10-Minute Vocal Warm Up for Dancers by Jessica Humphrey

As I’ve written about before, warm-ups are important for any performer – physically and vocally. Whether you consider yourself a singer, a dancer, an actor or a combination thereof, it i…

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Monday, March 28, 2016

Actor Audition Etiquette: 3 Mistakes to Avoid by Emma Barishman

We talk a ton these days about audience etiquette, but what we don’t discuss is actor etiquette. Not at shows, of course. Hopefully, knowing what goes into the making of a show keeps any a…

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

How Not to Hate Your Survival Job by Kate Thomas

Survival jobs. I mean until we reach that Lin-Manuel-Stephen-Schwartz hybrid of greatness, most of us MT writers are largely dependent on a day job or side hustle to sustain ourselves. It’…

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Monday, March 21, 2016

Don’t Cry for Me Argentina: How 4th Wall Theatre Never Left Me by Tomas Ruiz

This past Sunday, I was fortunate enough to be able to see my friends performing in Broadway Rocks Kelly Clarkson at Feinstein’s/54 Below. Produced by my friend, Brandon Beynon (#beynt…

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

The B**** of Seventeen: Spring Awakening, Heathers, and the Role of the Teenager in Modern Musical Theatre by Taryn Crankshaw

Over the past couple of decades, musical theatre has seen a surge of narratives and stories focusing on teenagers. From Hairspray to 13, musical theatre has welcomed and embraced the often m…

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Monday, March 14, 2016

The YouTube Effect: How Digital Access to Musical Theatre is Changing the Industry by David Brush

“Why would I spend $100 to see a Broadway show, when I can see it on YouTube for free?” “Yes, I have seen WICKED.” “Oh – where did you see it?” “On YouTube.” These are conv…

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Thursday, March 10, 2016

The Wedding Gig: 4 Tips for Singers by Mary-Margaret Annab

Recently, my mother and I played for a wedding, myself on cello, her on piano. The gig was set up by one of my former teachers – the bride was her best friend, and when she was looking for…

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Monday, March 7, 2016

Non Traditional Roles: Cabaret Host/MC by Andrea Wilhelm

Being a host or MC of a Broadway concert or cabaret is a very fun position that a few awesome folks in the theater community have perfected. Could you have what it takes to join their ranks?…

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Thursday, March 3, 2016

Top 10 Stunt Castings That Just Might Work by Olivia Rubino-Flinn

Stunt casting in mainstream musical theatre has been a point of contention since time immemorial. Should we sacrifice the quality of the production for a star name who’s guaranteed (ostens…

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Monday, February 29, 2016

The One That I Want – On TV: The Case for More Broadcast Musicals by Sam Weber

Watching all of the recent live musical broadcasts has me both ecstatic and wanting more. As a performer, it’s so much fun to see one’s art, which may otherwise not be in the public eye,…

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Thursday, February 25, 2016

“Say No To This”: A Call to Stand Up Against Sexual Assault in Theatre by Jessica Humphrey

A while ago, I was surfing through Buzzfeed and ran across an amazing article called “Yes and…No. Standing Up To Sexual Harassment And Assault In L.A.’s Comedy Scene.” This is a be…

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Monday, February 22, 2016

Valley High: The Music Video by Emma Barishman

In 2013, Green Room blogger Maddie Gaw wrote a Song Spotlight about Drew Gasparini’s “Valley High.” The haunting folk rock ballad tells the story of a school shooting from the unique p…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 10:17AM
Friday, February 19, 2016

How To Survive a Fight With Your Collaborator by Kate Thomas

Okay, so. This may seem like an awkward thing to say, but you don’t have to like your writing partner all the dang time. In fact, I think it’s impossible to. You’re making …

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 06:55AM
Thursday, February 18, 2016

Beating the Post-Show Blues by Mary-Margaret Annab

I recently finished working on a show with my university theatre. Although (at writing) we’ve only just opened, my role as the props manager came to a close as the show started on opening …

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

The FUN HOME Test: A Personal Resume Self-Check by David Brush

With all of the well-publicized work and study towards a wider representation of women writers and writers of color in the theater (which I fully support), and in light of the recent record-…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:30AM
Tuesday, February 16, 2016

A Case of Kismet, Girl Power, and the THEATRUH! How I Met Kimberly Eaton, Producetress Extraordinaire by Tomas Ruiz

#ServerLife Everyone should work in the hospitality industry so that we can all share the common experience of how much it sucks. Almost three years ago, I started working at a restaurant in…

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Monday, February 15, 2016

4 Rules For Your Audition Morning Routine by Jessica Humphrey

Because I have been off pursuing my MFA, I haven’t been focusing on my performing career for a little while. Lately, though, I have been going to more auditions and callbacks, preparing my…

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Friday, February 12, 2016

Stageflix: 4 Musical Theatre Documentaries for Every Broadway Enthusiast by Taryn Crankshaw

While pursuing my undergraduate career, I was fortunate enough to have found a program that combined my two greatest passions, theatre and film, into one harmonious degree. I graduated with …

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Broadway Budgets 101: Breaking Down the Weekly Budget by Olivia Rubino-Finn

My last post on production budgets took us through the beginning of a show’s development all the way through the first preview; here, we’re going to talk about how expenses are budgeted …

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Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Dress for Success This Audition Season With These 4 Tips by Emma Barishman

Recently, I’ve been doing a lot of shopping. It’s audition season again here in NYC and I’m going for a whole new look to complement my new type discoveries. I spent the winter doing a…

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

And The #MusicalTube Winner Is… by The Team

The 2016 #MusicalTube contest came to a close this past Sunday, and what an amazing contest it was! Now, after many viewings and much deliberation, the verdict is in. We’re so excited …

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5 Tips to Tackle Writer’s Block by Kate Thomas

Writer’s block. It’s the worst. It’s haunting, it’s emotionally complicated, and it fills us with crippling self-doubt. It’s a tricky beast that comes for us all at…

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Monday, February 8, 2016

All That Yahhs: A Crash Course in Fosse, Comedy, Dance, and Sass with Jane Lanier by Tomas Ruiz

Tomas here, in the middle of moving from a house I’ve lived in since I was three years old and I’m twenty-six now. I just found a letter to Santa that reads: “Dear Santa, is the Sandma…

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Saturday, February 6, 2016

5 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Musical Theatre Lovers by Mitchell Turner

If your valentine is a musical theatre fan, here are 5 ideas for the perfect gift this Valentine’s Day. 1. Tickets To A Show Live theatre can make a fantastic date night! Whether it’s th…

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Friday, February 5, 2016

Baby, It’s Cold Outside: 4 Winter Songs to Bundle Up With by Sam Weber

While the Broadway snow day brought on by our friend Winter Storm Jonas looked like fun, I must admit I’m a little tired of the cold. Granted, instead of snow, my college campus has just b…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:32AM
Thursday, February 4, 2016

#MusicalTube: Top 5 Pop Covers by Musical Theatre Divas by Jules Orcullo

No need to trawl through the whole YouTube universe to find the best covers of done-to-death songs – I’ve gone ahead and done it for you! And when you’re looking for the best of the be…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:19AM
Wednesday, February 3, 2016

From Opera To Musical Theater: Old Stories in A New Millennium by Alexandra Ley

“Who lives? Who dies? Who tells your story?” These questions challenge the audiences of the blockbuster musical sensation Hamilton every day. Anticipation and excitement for Hamilton has…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:04AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards