British Invasion – From West End to Broadway
This year at the Tony Awards, the two shows going neck and neck for the Best Musical prize both had roots across the pond. Kinky Boots originated from a British movie, while Matilda the Musical, a...
View ArticleThe Voices Behind Frozen
One of the most anticipated films of this month is Disney’s Frozen. This animated feature follows fearless optimist Anna who sets off on an epic journey to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have...
View ArticleVoice Acting vs. Regular Acting
Name your favorite cartoon character. Now your favorite Muppet. Easy to do, right? But, name a few people who breathe life into those characters—not so easy anymore, is it? Voice acting is an art in...
View ArticleDisney Musicals Are So Back
It’s no question that Disney movies, especially ones that have songs could be tailored to be set on a Broadway stage. With Broadway hits such as The Lion King, Mary Poppins, most current dance...
View ArticleJunior Productions, What’s The Difference?
Recently, I was invited to a junior drama club’s production of Disney’s My Son Pinocchio. Then even more recently, a thespian actually asked me what is the difference between a regular show and a...
View ArticleStagedoor Etiquette 101
By Eric Gelb Instagram, Twitter and Facebook… Social media outlets that used to be solely for connecting with friends have turned into a fangirl Mecca! Anyone that’s even walked near the Nederlander in...
View ArticleDisney’s Newsies on Tour
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...
View ArticleBroadway Style Shows on Disney Cruise Line
By Emma Filosa Character greetings, lavish dinners, exotic destinations, and extravagant Broadway style shows- these are just a few of the many things that Disney Cruise Line has to offer! A few weeks...
View ArticleAdapting Disney for Broadway
Adapting Disney for Broadway By Sami DeSocio It all started with Beauty and the Beast. Disney has been one of the top entertainment companies in the world, between movies, a television channel, and of...
View ArticleA Day in the Life of a Stage Manager in Training
When seeing a show, you might not realize how much is going on behind the walls of the stage, or even in a room hovering high above the audience. Inside of the Gershwin Theatre, the home of Wicked,...
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