I realize that if I were to ask you what your favorite Broadway musical is, you’re likely to tell me it’s Wicked, The Lion King, Newsies or Annie, yeah? There are some instant-classic current hits rocking out on the Great White Way these days. But let’s not forget about the great shows of the past. […]
Lilla Crawford gets a kiss from Sunny. By Joan Marcus It’s definitely not a hard-knock life for Lilla Crawford. At only 11 years old, she’s singing, dancing and acting her heart out on a Broadway stage—for the second time! This L.A. native made her Broadway debut in 2011, playing Debbie in the closing cast of Billy […]
“You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life See that girl, watch that scene, diggin’ the dancing queen!” You just rocked it out, didn’t you? No judgements here—that’s exactly what I was doing last week when I saw Mamma Mia! on Broadway. I’d been dying to see the show for ages […]
A scene from Broadway’s Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Before the show opened, the cast and crew took special, otherworldly precautions to ensure a safe, positive show. (Joan Marcus) It’s opening night of your big musical. You’re warmed up, dressed and feeling confident—until your best friend visits you backstage. “Good luck!” she says as she […]
Backstage at BroadwayCon 2017, Hamilton‘s Tony-winning choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler told DS all about his new Broadway show Bandstand, which starts previews March 31. Set in 1945, Bandstand follows a ragtag group of just-returned World War II veterans forming—what else?—a swing band, so they can enter a national talent contest. Whether you’re a longtime Hamilfan or […]
The latest show to grace the Great White Way? A throwback to Hollywood’s glamorous golden age. Inspired by the Academy Award–winning film, Holiday Inn features music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and tons of showstopping dance numbers choreographed by Denis Jones. DS caught up with a few of the stars to get the inside scoop. […]
From Chicago to Kinky Boots, heels are a necessity for musical theater dancers. But lots of factors go into choosing the right character shoes, especially when it comes to heel height. Ultimately, it’s all about figuring out how to feel confident, so you can rock every step—from high kicks to leaps. Know Your Show The […]
Pint-size triple threat Evie Dolan has played bass-guitarist Katie in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock—The Musical since the show opened on the Great White Way this past December. The 11-year-old NYC native has studied everything from ballet to lyrical to jazz at the Joffrey Ballet School and, more recently, at Downtown Dance Factory. She’s […]