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Countdown: 10 Days until the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

To me, Thanksgiving means three things: delicious food, quality family time and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Nothing says “It’s the holidays!” quite like wrestling a turkey into the oven, while looking over my shoulder to make sure I haven’t missed the Radio City Rockettes. (This has yet to end in disaster, knock on wood.) […]

Jared Parker

Does Jared Parker look familiar? That’s probably because he was the bespectacled star of this year’s Tony Awards, standing out among the “Revolting Children” of Broadway’s Matilda: The Musical. Until the role of Nigel in Matilda came along, 11-year-old Jared had been focusing on his ballet training at American Ballet Theatre’s Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School. […]

The Best of Broadway

From fairy godmothers to lions, witches and outrageous wardrobes, the Great White Way has something for everyone. Here’s your guide to the greatest—and danciest—hits. New & Noteworthy Cinderella (by Carol Rosegg) Cinderella: You know that story where a dowdy (but beautiful) young girl meets her prince charming and gets to rock a pair of glass […]

It’s a Good Time To Be a Kid on Broadway

Several of our favorite shows on Broadway right now are super kid-centric. (I’m looking at you, Annie and Matilda.) Besides being insanely jealous of the munchkins who are dominating the Great White Way before they’ve even finished middle school, I couldn’t be happier for the stars of these shows. (Talk about a dream come true!) And […]

Now Playing

Let today’s danciest Broadway shows—The Lion King, Wicked, Matilda: The Musical, Newsies and Pippin—inspire your jazz class looks.

It's Broadway Week!

Broadway Week is definitely one of the most magical times of the year. Why? Because through February 6, many Broadway tickets are now 2 for the price of 1. The best musicals ever for half the price? AMAZING. Now’s your chance to catch up on the latest and greatest on the Great White Way. Click […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for these puppies. So thankful for these puppies… Between the turkey, the gravy, the stuffing, the desserts and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, there’s a lot to be thankful for on Thanksgiving Day. But take a moment today to think about things in the bigger picture you’re thankful for, like finally nailing […]

10 Dance-Inspired Halloween Ideas

October 31 is only four days away! But don’t freak out if you haven’t chosen a costume yet. DS has got you covered. Here are some dance-y costume ideas to get your creative juices flowing: 1. The cast of “Glee”! The show is coming to an end soon, so don’t miss this chance to portray […]