Welcome to our fourth chapter of Broadway’s Backbone on the Camp Broadway Blog! If you missed his introductory post, this ongoing segment revolves around Brad Bradley and his podcast Broadway’s Backbone. With a career transcending all genres of the entertainment industry, Brad has been a vital member of the Camp Broadway universe for several years. […]
The restaurant industry and the theatre industry work hand-in-hand. Often, when audiences leave a show, they will make the most of a special night by enjoying a satisfying, fulfilling meal. I believe that to truly experience the full magic of seeing a show, the night should be a full experience, complete with food AND entertainment! […]
By Harley Ann Kulp The Tony’s are coming! The Tony’s are coming! The theater community’s biggest night of the year is in two days. Yes, on Sunday, June 7th, 2015, the 69th Annual Tony Awards will air on CBS at 8/7c. And just like the Oscars, the Tony’s are getting their first ever red carpet […]
Photo of Isaac’s King of New York iPhone case. by Isaac Grivett Last weekend, I had the privilege to attend our local theatre festival at Fullerton College. Although I have been heavily involved in theatre for a while, somehow I’ve never found myself at a festival until this year. After going to one this year, I really wish […]
By Hailie Gold I have been involved in theatre for as long as I can remember, but last year was the first time I was highly involved in backstage happenings. I quickly realized, it’s not only the actors that make the show happen, it’s the crew too! Actors are wonderful, and you wouldn’t have a […]
By Harley Ann Kulp Every theater-lover out there has that one show that just makes our heart flutter in excitement whenever we think about it. Mine is Disney’s Newsies. I’ve always had a special connection to the show since the very beginning. I discovered Newsies when the cast performed on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in […]
By Eric Gelb The title role of Matilda in the critically acclaimed musical of the same name is just as daunting as it sounds. Many know of Matilda as a movie, or perhaps a book, but in musical form, Matilda is front and center in this adaptation. Not only does Matilda sing, act and dance […]
With the throngs of Broadway still shouting along to “Revolting Children” from Matilda the Musical at the Shubert Theater, it’s no surprise that the 2014 Broadway lineup includes many successful West End transfers. Something about the way the British put on a show seems to work over here in the states, and the upcoming medley […]
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 […]