Author Archives: Lauren Kay

About Lauren Kay

Lauren Kay is a dancer and freelance writer based in NYC.

The New Nine

Posted on Nov 1, 2009 by .
On the set of "Nine," starring Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Fergie, Marion Cotillard and Penelope Cruz. Photo by David James.

This month, Nine, originally on Broadway in 1982 and revived in 2003, slinks into movie theaters. All three versions are … Continue reading →

Posted in How To, Musical Theater

A Spoonful of Scarlett

Posted on Oct 1, 2009 by .

Each night on Broadway, Scarlett Strallen bustles into the Banks household as Mary Poppins. With the straightest back on Cherry … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Smooth Moves

Posted on Sep 1, 2009 by .
Albert demonstrates count 4 of his combination. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

As one of the Bad Boys of Dance, Albert Blaise Cattafi serves up an edgy but sleek style with razor-sharp … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemporary, How To

Jessi Trauth lights up NYU as Sally Bowles in Cabaret

Posted on Jun 24, 2009 by .
Jessi Trauth as Sally Bowles in NYU's Caberet Photo courtesy of Jessi Trauth

Jessi Trauth, a junior at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, recently nailed her performance as Sally Bowles in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dancer's Diary

Mythili Prakash

Posted on Feb 3, 2009 by .
Mythili

During her performance at Joe’s Pub in NYC last summer, 26-year-old Mythili Prakash appeared onstage wearing a vibrant fuchsia costume … Continue reading →

Posted in You Should Know

Three Teachers Who Will Give You a Direct Link to the Masters of Musical Theater

Posted on Aug 1, 2008 by .

If you’re a musical-theater baby, names like Jack Cole, Bob Fosse, Agnes de Mille, Michael Bennett and Gower Champion probably … Continue reading →

Posted in Musical Theater