It’s been a crazy few years for dancer, singer, and actress Ariana DeBose. After performing in Hamilton‘s original cast (where she earned viral fame as The Bullet), she scored a Tony nomination for her portrayal of Disco Donna in last year’s Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Now, she’s set to play Anita in Steven Spielberg’s […]
The Broadway community was #shook on Tuesday morning as “Smash” alums Leslie Odom Jr. and Katharine McPhee announced the 2018 Tony Award nominations. (We were so happy to see our friends from Mean Girls honored with 12 noms!) But—sadly—there’s no Tony Award category for ensemble dancers. Which feels especially unfair right now because this season’s […]
Landing your first professional dance gig is a dream come true—and a huge learning opportunity. We talked to four young dancers about what they’ve learned from their first jobs, and how those lessons have strengthened their careers. Booking a Gig Isn’t the End of the Story Kessie Brawner (photo by Vince Trupsin) Shortly before graduating […]