Tag: New York

“You’re Ready Now:” Advice on Growing Up, Making Music, and Achieving Your Dreams from JERSEY BOYS Swing Ben Bogen

[Photo 1: BEN BOGEN. Photo credit: Ted Ely Photography.] Here at Camp Broadway, we can’t take our eyes off of JERSEY BOYS, the Tony-Award-Winning Best Musical hit celebrating the loves, lives, and music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The musical recently finished its 2017-2018 National Tour and will launch a new tour with […]

CB Interviews Musical Theatre of Anthem’s Cast of Elf Jr

Performing in a show during the holiday season can be a challenging feat. This winter, I was cast as the role of Jovie in Elf The Musical Jr. Although Jovie works at the local Macy’s, has never seen snow, and is a bit rough around the edges, she finds herself falling in love with Buddy the Elf…Who is […]

Apollo Theater Collapse – Are Historic Theaters Safe?

Last week, theatergoers in London had a terrifying experience when the ceiling of the Apollo Theater came crashing down during the performance of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” Right before the first intermission, audience members heard crackling noises before parts of the ceiling fell, taking out lighting pictures and part of […]

Soho Shopping Guide: Top 5 Must-Hit Stores!

by Rory of www.wearaboutsblog.com After shopping in New York City for years, and especially in Soho, I’ve narrowed down a shopping guide to the 5 places where I think you’ll be most successful and get the most bang for your buck if you have a style similar to mine (and basically any other college aged […]

College Auditioning

So, you’re passionate about musical theater and want to make it into a career? Nowadays you can’t eve get an audition without college training. The world of musical theater college auditions is a confusing and frustrating one. I know for a fact because this is the career that I am looking into, so don’t fret […]

Top Ten Things for a Broadway Lover To Do in NYC

So, it’s your first time in the Big Apple! Or, you’re coming again, but want to make this trip filled to the brim with Broadway related activities. Look no further! Here are my top ten things every Broadway lover should do while on their trip to NYC. Schmackary’s: Located on the southeast corner of 9th […]

Who Am I? An Interview with Ashley Flowers (EDITED BY ASHLEY)

Many students come to college to audition for a BFA in Musical Theater or Acting. Others come and go into Production or Design/Technical Theater. While they are all great areas to go into, only sometimes students will stay in that major until graduation. The Theatrical Studies major is not specialized, but gives students an opportunity to learn […]

A Few Tips to Remember When Auditioning Out of Town

When it comes to auditions, there are a lot of ways actors can find opportunities. Many performers look to local playhouses for community theater productions, regional theater or summer stock theater. Or, they can try their luck in New York City! While auditioning locally is important and will give you valuable experience, going through a big city […]