Tag: musical theater

Test your knowledge of the Great White Way’s razzle-dazzle dance history. (function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=’https://embed.playbuzz.com/sdk.js’;fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}(document,’script’,’playbuzz-sdk’)); A version of this story appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of Dance Spirit with the title “What’s Your Broadway IQ?”

For many musical theater dancers, joining Actors’ Equity—the union that represents theater performers—is one of the biggest milestones in their career. All Broadway shows fall under Equity, as do many off-Broadway shows, regional productions, and national tours. However, while getting your card can be great, it can also hinder—”especially if you’re just coming into the […]

The pressure of attending your first musical theater audition in the Big Apple can throw even the strongest dancer off her game. We asked industry pros to reflect on their audition experiences, so that you can set yourself up for success. Do Your Research It’s crucial to know your audience before even entering the audition […]

When you hear the words “Broadway star,” what do you see in your head? A diva belting out the 11 o’clock number from center stage? Fans waiting eagerly at the stage door to get an autograph from the leading man? Well, we think the Great White Way’s brightest stars can actually be found in the […]

Remember Little Dancer, the musical starring Tiler Peck and inspired by Edgar Degas’ sculpture of the same name? After a 2014 run at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, the creative team did some major reworking of the material, and now the show is making its West Coast premiere. The revamped production opens at Seattle’s […]

Yes, you read that right: The Britney Spears musical is officially happening, and we are SHOOK! In addition to having perhaps the most fabulous title in the history of musical titles—Once Upon a One More Time (!!!)—it also features choreography by Keone and Mari Madrid, which means it’s sure to be super dancy. So, which […]

The classic Cole Porter musical Kiss Me, Kate dazzled audiences when it first opened on The Great White Way in 1948. It went on to win the very first Tony Award for Best Musical, and it’s seen London and NYC revivals almost every decade since. Tomorrow (Valentine’s Day!), previews begin for its latest Broadway revival, […]

You’ve been perfecting your technique for years, and now you’re thinking about auditioning for musicals—but how are you supposed to conquer acting and singing, too? While dance may be your number-one strength, that doesn’t mean you can’t bring some serious skill to the table with your vocals and your ability to portray a character. We […]