Tag: broadway dancers

Follow the Path of a Broadway Musical from Concept to Opening Night

The curtain rises, the crowd goes wild, and the bright lights of Broadway shine down as you make your debut on opening night…it’s every Broadway baby’s dream. But you may be surprised to learn that a show’s journey to the Great White Way can be months, or even years, in the making. How does a […]

23 Quick Questions with Broadway Standout Eliza Ohman

Broadway baby Eliza Ohman began her dance training in Denver, CO, and at age 15 was chosen to join Robert L. Reed’s tap company, the St. Louis Hoofers Club. After touring nationally with the Hoofers Club, she moved to NYC and attended The King’s College, graduating with a bachelor of arts in media, culture, and […]

Get to Know "Frozen" Dancer Kali Grinder

Former comp star Kali Grinder’s stellar stage presence and graceful lines have served her well in her new life as a Broadway baby. She performed in Wicked on Broadway for one year, appeared on the show’s national tour, and was a Rockette during The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Currently, she’s an ensemble dancer in the […]

What It Takes to Be a Musical's Dance Captain

Once a Broadway show officially opens, most choreographers direct their attention to a new project, and in high school productions, frequently the choreographer can’t be present during the entire rehearsal process. That’s where the dance captain comes in: Their job is to maintain the integrity of a show’s choreo as originally set by the choreographer. […]