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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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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 …

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:55AM
Tuesday, January 19, 2016

#MusicalTube: The Top 7 Broadway.com Backstage Vlogs by Mary-Margaret Annab

The internet provides us with a connection like no other to all things musical theatre. Especially in recent years, videos have become a popular method of documenting what life is really lik…

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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Finding the Balance by Mary-Margaret Annab

I find myself in a unique position nowadays. I’m currently pursuing a degree in theatre production, with plans to graduate with an undergraduate degree in stage management. I absolutel…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:49AM
Tuesday, December 29, 2015

How to Jumpstart Your Holiday Creativity by Mary-Margaret Annab

For students everywhere, the holiday season offers a respite from schoolwork and a chance to relax and recharge, both mentally and physically. But what about creatively? Let’s fac…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:00AM
Thursday, December 10, 2015

A Very Broadway Holiday: 10 Albums for Your Holiday Playlist by Mary-Margaret Annab

The holidays are just around the corner. Peppermint is in the air, twinkle lights are on every corner, and people seem to be just a little bit happier. There’s something magical about …

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:27AM
Saturday, November 7, 2015

Embrace the Change: An Autumn Playlist by Mary-Margaret Annab

Fall is one of my favourite seasons. It means cozy sweaters, apple cider, and reuniting with friends and family to enjoy the last few months of nice weather. The beautiful scenery is calming…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:00AM
Thursday, October 29, 2015

Where Are The Women? Representation in Musical Theatre by Mary-Margaret Annab

This past theatre season was a very important one for women. This idea has been talked about since before the Tony Awards back in June, with articles and open letters written (like this grea…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:27AM
Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Loving Theatre on a Budget by Mary-Margaret Annab

Let’s be honest: being a theatre lover can be expensive. As much as we would all love to be able to see every new piece of work as it goes up and make trips to New York every weekend to ca…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:12AM
Friday, October 2, 2015

Let’s Talk About Representation by Mary-Margaret Annab

Let’s talk about representation in the Broadway community. This is, after all, the perfect time to be discussing this topic – so many communities are now being positively represented on …

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:04AM
Thursday, September 24, 2015

NMT COUNTDOWN: Top 10 Comedic Character Songs by Mary-Margaret Annab

It’s back to school season and The Green Room is looking out for you. All this month, the NMT Countdown series is bringing you a guide to the best-selling songs on NMT from the last ye…

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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Bootlegs: Inclusive or Destructive? by Mary-Margaret Annab

In today’s society, keeping in touch with Broadway has never been easier. You can tweet the actors directly. You can use websites like Playbill Vault and Wikipedia to learn about shows wit…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:35AM
Thursday, August 20, 2015

The Mark of a Classic by Mary-Margaret Annab

I recently returned from a trip to New York City where, among other things, I was lucky enough to see An American In Paris. I absolutely loved the show, and among other positive things, the …

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:38AM
Wednesday, August 5, 2015

10 Great Canadian Composers You Should Know by Mary-Margaret Annab

Growing up just outside of Toronto, and now living there myself, I have been so lucky to live so close to such a rich theatre scene. As a theatre lover, it was amazing to know that the newes…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:53AM

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