Articles related to "Musical Theater"
Appreciating talent
Inspired by the wonderful production of Showboat I recently had the pleasure of seeing, I am reminded of what it takes to be a performer in a show of this calibre.
musical • theater • musical theater • theatre • musical theatre
Inspired by the wonderful production of Showboat I recently had the pleasure of seeing, I am reminded of what it takes to be a performer in a show of this calibre.
musical • theater • musical theater • theatre • musical theatre
A Chorus Line Review
The classic production of "A Chorus Line" has been brought to the stage once more, with an amazingly talented cast and stunning set design.
"a chorus line" • ahmanson theater • broadway • nikki snelson • michael bennet
The classic production of "A Chorus Line" has been brought to the stage once more, with an amazingly talented cast and stunning set design.
"a chorus line" • ahmanson theater • broadway • nikki snelson • michael bennet
Agnes de Mille
A biography of Agnes de Mille, a trailblazer in the world of dance for musical theater.
dance • agnes de mille • musical theater • american • ballet
A biography of Agnes de Mille, a trailblazer in the world of dance for musical theater.
dance • agnes de mille • musical theater • american • ballet
As The Stars Turn (Part Two of Two)
An analysis of the 1952 classic MGM musical, "Singin' In the Rain," focusing on the film's adherence to early Hollywood and vaudeville traditions.
american musical theater • gene kelly • debbie reynolds • donald o'connor
An analysis of the 1952 classic MGM musical, "Singin' In the Rain," focusing on the film's adherence to early Hollywood and vaudeville traditions.
american musical theater • gene kelly • debbie reynolds • donald o'connor
Bob Fosse American Choreographer
Bob Fosse's unique style and provocative dances have inspired artists for over 50 years. The mere mention of Fosse brings to mind bowler hats and white gloves.
bob fosse • musical theater • jazz dance • choreographer • chicago
Bob Fosse's unique style and provocative dances have inspired artists for over 50 years. The mere mention of Fosse brings to mind bowler hats and white gloves.
bob fosse • musical theater • jazz dance • choreographer • chicago
Musical Theater at Winnipeg's Rainbow Stage
Ever since its first performance in 1953, Rainbow Stage in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been one of Canada's most popular outdoor theaters.
winnipeg • manitoba • rainbow stage outdoor theater • kildonan park attractions • amateur musicals
Ever since its first performance in 1953, Rainbow Stage in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been one of Canada's most popular outdoor theaters.
winnipeg • manitoba • rainbow stage outdoor theater • kildonan park attractions • amateur musicals
Taking A Visit To Branson, MO
If you like Vegas but don't want the gambling and adult aura, there's a good chance you and your family will like a trip to Branson, Missouri.
branson • branson missouri • musical theater • family-friendly • ozark mountains
If you like Vegas but don't want the gambling and adult aura, there's a good chance you and your family will like a trip to Branson, Missouri.
branson • branson missouri • musical theater • family-friendly • ozark mountains
The Complete Package (Part one)
A look at the four key elements that combine to make the complete musical theatre package...acting/singing/dancing/story
acting • actor • act • singing • sing
A look at the four key elements that combine to make the complete musical theatre package...acting/singing/dancing/story
acting • actor • act • singing • sing
THE COMPLETE PACKAGE (Part two)
The second in a series of four articles, outlining the key elements that make up musical theatre productions.
singing • music • musical • theater • musical theater
The second in a series of four articles, outlining the key elements that make up musical theatre productions.
singing • music • musical • theater • musical theater
The Sound of Musical Theater
The brief history of the trends of treading the boards of Broadway - do you remember the songs, the plots, or something else?
gershwin • cole porter • jerome kern • guys and dolls • my fair lady
The brief history of the trends of treading the boards of Broadway - do you remember the songs, the plots, or something else?
gershwin • cole porter • jerome kern • guys and dolls • my fair lady
Writing a Musical for Kids
Some key elements to consider when writing a musical for kids.
musical • kids • theater • theatre • musical theater
Some key elements to consider when writing a musical for kids.
musical • kids • theater • theatre • musical theater
"Singin' in the Rain"
A reminder to all that "Singin' in the Rain" is one of the best musicals ever staged.
singin' in the rain • gene kelly • donald o'connor • debbie reynolds • musical
A reminder to all that "Singin' in the Rain" is one of the best musicals ever staged.
singin' in the rain • gene kelly • donald o'connor • debbie reynolds • musical
"Superstar" Musical Ends Tour with Film Jesus
After almost two years on the road, the touring production of the classical rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar came to an end in Tampa, FL.
broadway • musical • theater • acting • tour
After almost two years on the road, the touring production of the classical rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar came to an end in Tampa, FL.
broadway • musical • theater • acting • tour
A Christmas Carol: The Musical
A look at Broadway's stage version of A Christmas Carol.
a christmas carol • dickens • broadway • madison square garden theatre • musicals
A look at Broadway's stage version of A Christmas Carol.
a christmas carol • dickens • broadway • madison square garden theatre • musicals
A performing arts summer camp
One diverse performing arts camp described here may give both parents and studio teachers alike some ideas for ways their kids can explore their creativity this summer.
performing arts • camp • kids • parents • singing
One diverse performing arts camp described here may give both parents and studio teachers alike some ideas for ways their kids can explore their creativity this summer.
performing arts • camp • kids • parents • singing
Annie...a family classic
A salute to the musical, movies and music of Annie.
annie • annie the musical • musical • theatre • theater
A salute to the musical, movies and music of Annie.
annie • annie the musical • musical • theatre • theater
Are you a triple threat?
If you're going for a career in musical theatre, consider becoming a triple threat to advance your chances for success.
triple threat • musical • theater • musical theatre • singing
If you're going for a career in musical theatre, consider becoming a triple threat to advance your chances for success.
triple threat • musical • theater • musical theatre • singing
Can you make it as a performer?
Some practical advice to get you started on your road to becoming a performer.
performing arts • musical theatre • musical theater • singing • dancing
Some practical advice to get you started on your road to becoming a performer.
performing arts • musical theatre • musical theater • singing • dancing
Can you make it as a performer?
Some practical advice to get you started on your road to becoming a performer.
performing arts • musical theatre • musical theater • singing • dancing
Some practical advice to get you started on your road to becoming a performer.
performing arts • musical theatre • musical theater • singing • dancing
Cats: A new classic?
A tribute to Cats, destined to become a Broadway classic.
cats • andrew lloyd webber • t.s.elliot • betty buckley • trevor nunn
A tribute to Cats, destined to become a Broadway classic.
cats • andrew lloyd webber • t.s.elliot • betty buckley • trevor nunn
Choosing an Audition Song: How to Select the Right Musical Audition Piece
Choosing the wrong song for an audition can keep you from getting the part before you even start singing.
musical audition songs • musical theater audition tips • fred silver • michael shurtleff • auditioning for musicals
Choosing the wrong song for an audition can keep you from getting the part before you even start singing.
musical audition songs • musical theater audition tips • fred silver • michael shurtleff • auditioning for musicals
Dickens...A Christmas Classic
A brief look at a classic story turned into a new musical.
a christmas carol • charles dickens • musical • theatre • theater
A brief look at a classic story turned into a new musical.
a christmas carol • charles dickens • musical • theatre • theater
Dot Com, City of Dreams
Musical theater playwright Malcolm Simpson discusses "Dot Com, City of Dreams," scheduled for Planet Hollywood on July 18-19.
malcolm simpson • dot com • city of dreams • las vegas shows • hello world
Musical theater playwright Malcolm Simpson discusses "Dot Com, City of Dreams," scheduled for Planet Hollywood on July 18-19.
malcolm simpson • dot com • city of dreams • las vegas shows • hello world
George Gershwin
Born into the musical melting pot of New York, George Gershwin excelled in nearly every area of music popular in the early twentieth century: from pop songs to concertos.
george gershwin • ira gershwin • american composers • early american classical music • american musical theater
Born into the musical melting pot of New York, George Gershwin excelled in nearly every area of music popular in the early twentieth century: from pop songs to concertos.
george gershwin • ira gershwin • american composers • early american classical music • american musical theater
HELP! I got the part!
A look at how to handle preparing for a part in a professional production.
singer • dancer • actor • musical • theater
A look at how to handle preparing for a part in a professional production.
singer • dancer • actor • musical • theater
How to Choose the Appropriate Dance Class
Information helpful for those looking to take dance classes
dance • tap • jazz • ballet • pointe
Information helpful for those looking to take dance classes
dance • tap • jazz • ballet • pointe
How to choose the appropriate dance class
Information helpful for those looking to take dance classes
dance • tap • jazz • ballet • pointe
Information helpful for those looking to take dance classes
dance • tap • jazz • ballet • pointe
London's Royal Opera House
There is a rich history of three centuries of theater on this site in the heart of London.
london • covent garden • opera • ballet • handel
There is a rich history of three centuries of theater on this site in the heart of London.
london • covent garden • opera • ballet • handel
Mama Mia- not ABBAmania
Abba fans have 2 reasons to rejoice...Mama Mia and Abbamania
abba • benny anderson • bjorn ulvaeus • dancing queen • knowing me knowing you
Abba fans have 2 reasons to rejoice...Mama Mia and Abbamania
abba • benny anderson • bjorn ulvaeus • dancing queen • knowing me knowing you
Musicals...live or movies?
Musical theatre is growing in one direction...the stage. Movie musicals are a thing of the past.
musical • musical theatre • hollywood • singin' in the rain • the wizard of oz
Musical theatre is growing in one direction...the stage. Movie musicals are a thing of the past.
musical • musical theatre • hollywood • singin' in the rain • the wizard of oz
Pygmalion
a quick introduction to Ovid's Metamorphoses and the myth of Pygmalion
pygmalion • shaw • my fair lady • lerner and loewe • stagecraft
a quick introduction to Ovid's Metamorphoses and the myth of Pygmalion
pygmalion • shaw • my fair lady • lerner and loewe • stagecraft
SPOTLIGHT ON CANADA'S PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS
Canada's performing arts programs for post secondary students
randolph academy • sheridan college • george brown college • york university • acadia university
Canada's performing arts programs for post secondary students
randolph academy • sheridan college • george brown college • york university • acadia university
Summer's the time for a FRINGE festival
A look at a performing arts event that takes place all over the world every summer.
fringe festival • thunder bay • what a character • performing • performing arts
A look at a performing arts event that takes place all over the world every summer.
fringe festival • thunder bay • what a character • performing • performing arts
THE COMPLETE PACKAGE (Part three)
This article looks at the element of dance as it applies to the musical theatre genre.
west side story • the sound of music • musical • musical theater • musical theatre
This article looks at the element of dance as it applies to the musical theatre genre.
west side story • the sound of music • musical • musical theater • musical theatre
THE COST OF A PRODUCTION - Putting on your First Musical
Ways to get productions of new works.
playwright • musical • musical theatre • musical theater • broadway
Ways to get productions of new works.
playwright • musical • musical theatre • musical theater • broadway
The New York Musical Theatre Festival
Everything about the New York Musical Theatre Festival
new york • new york • musical theatre • musical theater • musicals
Everything about the New York Musical Theatre Festival
new york • new york • musical theatre • musical theater • musicals
WHAT DO I DO NOW?
What to do once you've completed all your training. Tips for getting jobs in the performing arts field.
performing arts • jobs • musicals • auditions • musical theatre
What to do once you've completed all your training. Tips for getting jobs in the performing arts field.
performing arts • jobs • musicals • auditions • musical theatre
A Tale of Two Cities the Musical
"A far far better show" goes to "a far far better rest." Reviewing the Dickens-based Broadway musical about identity and redemption, and thinking about its early closure.
charles dickens • jill santoriello • a tale of two cities • broadway • florida
"A far far better show" goes to "a far far better rest." Reviewing the Dickens-based Broadway musical about identity and redemption, and thinking about its early closure.
charles dickens • jill santoriello • a tale of two cities • broadway • florida
Artist Profile: Sarah Hethcoat
Sarah Hethcoat's music floats between pop and saucy rock. Hethcoat's sincerity and clarity comes across solidly and confidently on and off stage.
sarah hethcoat • nobody likes a bully • independent musician • indie music from calfornia • artists that started in musical theater
Sarah Hethcoat's music floats between pop and saucy rock. Hethcoat's sincerity and clarity comes across solidly and confidently on and off stage.
sarah hethcoat • nobody likes a bully • independent musician • indie music from calfornia • artists that started in musical theater
Basic Theatre Terminology
The most common terms associated with the theatre. A guide for actors, singers, dancers, and technicians.
actor • singer • dancer • theatre • theater
The most common terms associated with the theatre. A guide for actors, singers, dancers, and technicians.
actor • singer • dancer • theatre • theater
BERNADETTE PETERS - Broadway Legend
A look at the life and achievements of Bernadette Peters
bernadette peters • broadway • sondheim • gypsy • mama rose
A look at the life and achievements of Bernadette Peters
bernadette peters • broadway • sondheim • gypsy • mama rose
COLLABORATION: good idea or bad?
It appears that the idea of collaboration has been one of the staples of the creation of musical theatre works.
collaboration • rodgers and hart • rodgers and hammerstein • andrew lloyd webber • musicals
It appears that the idea of collaboration has been one of the staples of the creation of musical theatre works.
collaboration • rodgers and hart • rodgers and hammerstein • andrew lloyd webber • musicals
Get Ready for the Tonys
A look at this year's Tony Awards
tony awards • tonys • broadway • cbs • musicals
A look at this year's Tony Awards
tony awards • tonys • broadway • cbs • musicals
Music Theater Special Effects
As you watch a musical unfold on stage you see an entire wall vanish before your eyes. Ever wonder how some of these amazing special effects are produced on stage?
music theater • special effects • scrim • lighting • theatrical
As you watch a musical unfold on stage you see an entire wall vanish before your eyes. Ever wonder how some of these amazing special effects are produced on stage?
music theater • special effects • scrim • lighting • theatrical
Musical theatre for Dummies
A list of the main components of the musical theatre genre and several memorable musicals from the classics and today's contemporary theatr.
musical • musical theater • musical theatre • gene kelly • donald o'connor
A list of the main components of the musical theatre genre and several memorable musicals from the classics and today's contemporary theatr.
musical • musical theater • musical theatre • gene kelly • donald o'connor
On Broadway
There are so many musicals and plays in New York City but finding them on the web can take forever. Here's my complete list of all the theatrical attractions both on Broadway and off.
broadway • musical • theatre • musical theater • the full monty
There are so many musicals and plays in New York City but finding them on the web can take forever. Here's my complete list of all the theatrical attractions both on Broadway and off.
broadway • musical • theatre • musical theater • the full monty
Pal Joey Review
The scoundrel, the socialite, the sweet girl-next-door, and some showgirls hit Studio 54 with a new Broadway production of this showbiz story set in sinful 1930s Chicago
pal joey • broadway • american musical theater • lorenz hart • richard rogers
The scoundrel, the socialite, the sweet girl-next-door, and some showgirls hit Studio 54 with a new Broadway production of this showbiz story set in sinful 1930s Chicago
pal joey • broadway • american musical theater • lorenz hart • richard rogers
Puppet Version of Sound of Music
A review of the Salzburg Marionette Theater's latest touring production, an all-puppet adaptation of Rogers and Hammerstein's classic The Sound of Music.
the salzburg marionette theater • anton aicher • gretl aicher • the sound of music • broadway
A review of the Salzburg Marionette Theater's latest touring production, an all-puppet adaptation of Rogers and Hammerstein's classic The Sound of Music.
the salzburg marionette theater • anton aicher • gretl aicher • the sound of music • broadway
The Color Purple Review
The LA company of "The Color Purple" shines with stand-out gospel songs and an amazing cast of performers.
the color purple • ahmanson theatre los angeles • alice walker • los angeles theater • musical theater
The LA company of "The Color Purple" shines with stand-out gospel songs and an amazing cast of performers.
the color purple • ahmanson theatre los angeles • alice walker • los angeles theater • musical theater
THE COMPLETE PACKAGE (Part four)
The final installment in THE COMPLETE PACKAGE series, this article looks at plots, storylines, characters and music as they have evolved within the musical theatre genre.
plot • story • character • musical • musical theater
The final installment in THE COMPLETE PACKAGE series, this article looks at plots, storylines, characters and music as they have evolved within the musical theatre genre.
plot • story • character • musical • musical theater
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