Tap Dancing on Stage By Emma Filosa Many have seen the astonishing performance given by the cast of Something Rotten at this years Tony Awards. The show itself has audiences roaring with laughter as actors on stage poke fun at every show you could possibly think of, but the one part in particular that stands […]
We’ve all worshipped the stars of Broadway at some point, Sutton Foster, Aaron Tveit, Idina Menzel, and for good reason. Some of these people paved the way for what Broadway as a community has change into today. For many of us theater nerds, Wicked was our first experience in the world of musical theater and Broadway and it […]
OBC. What does is it mean to you? After a quick Google search, I found that OBC means a lot of things to the rest of the world… “Oriental Bank of Commerce”… “Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry”… “Ohio Basketball Club”… and a bunch of other things that would probably put theater people to sleep. Nope, in […]
When people hear the word ‘chorus call’, immediately images of ‘A Chorus Line’ flash into their heads. And while this image is right to an extent—it’s a bit exaggerated. Here’s what to really expect when you go to a chorus call. First off all, unlike normal auditions—guys outnumber girls here. There are a lot more […]
Dance and musical theater go hand in hand, and the evolution of dancing in Broadway musicals has been resounding. As Broadway continues to evolve, I’ve decided to round up my favorite dance numbers to exemplify the diversity and beauty that these have to offer. A 5-6-7-8! Seize The Day- Newsies I couldn’t write about my […]
I have the utmost respect for Broadway swings. A person who can learn the ins and outs of multiple roles and fill in at a moment’s notice? I can only dream of being a Broadway swing one day. So that’s why I kind of freaked out at the opportunity to catch up with Chris Rice, current […]
As a fellow theater nerd myself, the more I can learn about shows or the art of acting or creating shows, the more interested I become. This post is full of some recommendations for some really good reads that theater lovers everywhere will enjoy! On The Line: The Creation of A Chorus Line– Recently I had the pleasure of […]