In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of about two dozen dancers got the rare opportunity to work on an upcoming Apple TV+ series—one devoted entirely to celebrating, and spoofing, classic 1940s and ’50s musicals from the Great White Way and Hollywood. “Schmigadoon!”, which premiered on AppleTV+ July 16, stars Cecily Strong and […]
Yesenia Ayala has been a standout ensemble dancer ever since her Broadway debut in 2017. Now, she’s stepping out of the chorus, playing Anita in the new West Side Story revival on the Great White Way. It’s the fulfillment of a dream that seemed a far reach from her childhood living room in Gastonia, NC. […]
It’s been a crazy few years for dancer, singer, and actress Ariana DeBose. After performing in Hamilton‘s original cast (where she earned viral fame as The Bullet), she scored a Tony nomination for her portrayal of Disco Donna in last year’s Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Now, she’s set to play Anita in Steven Spielberg’s […]
Something’s coming, I don’t know when But it’s soon…maybe tonight? Those iconic lyrics have basically been our #mood ever since we first heard a remake of the West Side Story film, directed by Steven Spielberg and choreographed by Justin Peck, was in the works. THE CASTING. THE CASTING WAS COMING. Well, last night—after an extensive […]
The world isn’t always a welcoming place for LGBTQIA+ people. But for those figuring out their sexuality, dance can provide welcome opportunities for expression. We talked to five star dancers about their experiences coming out and growing up, and how dance helped them live their full truth. Kyle Abraham, Artistic Director of A.I.M Kyle Abraham […]
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It was all laughs, history lessons and ghost stories on set at the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion, where we photographed our fierce cover girls, Ariana DeBose and Sasha Hutchings—two of Hamilton‘s leading ladies. Your browser does not support the video tag.
One year into its Great White Way run, Hamilton continues to revolutionize Broadway—and how Broadway moves. Check out this sneak peek at our July/August feature, and get to know two of Hamilton‘s all-star swings, Ariana DeBose and Sasha Hutchings (and get the full story right now in our digital edition!). All About Ariana DeBose A […]