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Thursday, February 3, 2022

It’s A Whole New World On Broadway with Michael James Scott by Serena

Aladdin is back! Michael James Scott (aka Genie) granted our wish and shared with us what it’s like to return to Broadway after a long hiatus. The post It’s A Whole New World On Broadway…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 01:05PM
Sunday, October 31, 2021

Alex Wyse & Ben Fankhauser reveal the inspiration for their new musical by Serena

The road to Broadway can be a bumpy ride, but Josh Lamon has proven that hard work and persistence can pay off. Obsessed with theater from an early age, success did not come easy and it took…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 05:00AM
Friday, August 9, 2019

'Only 12% booked me under my real name' : BAME performers at the fringe by Serena Bhandari and Guardian Readers

We asked BAME comedians, performers and Guardian readers about their experiences at the Edinburgh fringe For Scotland’s capital August means the rushed arrival of throngs of people in sear…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42PM
Monday, August 5, 2019

Share your BAME experiences of the Edinburgh fringe by Guardian Readers and Serena Bhandari

We want to hear from BAME people who are attending - or have attended - the festival. What has your experience been like? In the run-up to this year’s Edinburgh fringe, the biggest festiva…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:03PM
Friday, May 31, 2019

Spotlight on Custom Broadway by Serena

This week we are featuring Chelsea Swanson, the artist behind Custom Broadway, a resource for hand painted Broadway and theatre themed gifts. If you’ve got a passion, Chelsea has got the p…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Gerard Canonico is “Stuck” on Musicals by Serena

Gerard Canonico made his Broadway debut at ten years old. Since then, he has had a busy career in shows like Spring Awakening and Groundhog Day. Gerard is currently playing Rich in Be More C…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Spotlight on Coloring Broadway by Serena

This week we are featuring Andrea Koehler, creator of Coloring Broadway. Coloring Broadway creates Broadway inspired coloring products that pair mindfulness with musical theatre.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 01:54PM
Monday, February 4, 2019

Spotlight on Broadway Bricks by Serena

This week we are featuring Jack Abrams. Jack is the creator of Broadway Bricks, a one-a-kind idea where Broadway and plastic meet. Building bricks (Legos) are made to look like characters fr…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 09:00AM
Monday, December 10, 2018

Jack DiFalco Brings Levity to Torch Song by Serena

After making his Broadway debut in Marvin’s Room last year, Jack DiFalco now tackles another complex role in the touching revival of Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song. The post Jack DiFalco Br…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 07:00PM
Friday, November 2, 2018

Taylor Iman Jones encourages you to believe in yourself by Serena

Two months after arriving in NYC, Taylor Iman Jones made her Broadway debut in the ensemble of Groundhog Day. Now barely two years later she takes center stage as Mopsa in the new musical, H…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:00AM
Monday, October 22, 2018

Spotlight on Broadway Dolls & Guys by Serena

This week we are featuring Paul Aguirre, creator of Broadway Dolls & Guys which are personalized, one-of-a-kind crocheted dolls in the likeness of Broadway show characters.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:00AM
Monday, October 15, 2018

Spotlight on Scenery Bags by Serena

This week we are featuring Jennifer Kahn, creator of Scenery Bags. Scenery Bags make bags out of retired theatre backdrops and use a percentage of the proceeds to take kids to see theatre t…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:00AM
Monday, October 8, 2018

Spotlight on Broadway Bowtique by Serena

Our first spotlight artist is Aubrey Solum, creator of Broadway Bowtique, a bow, headband, shirt, and tutu company that specializes in custom Broadway themed items.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:00AM
Sunday, September 2, 2018

An American in Paris ticket giveaway! by Serena

This month we're thrilled to be giving away tickets to see An American in Paris in theaters and a cast album CD! 

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 05:21PM
Wednesday, August 1, 2018

August giveaway! by Serena

You can win a voucher for two to 54 Below, a crocheted Mean Girls "Burn Book" and gift certificate for Broadway Dolls & Guys!

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 11:30AM
Sunday, July 8, 2018

Eliana is a Bright Star! by Serena

Meet Broadway Wiz Bright Star, Eliana from Cleveland, OH. Her favorite performer is Idina Menzel and she also works as an usher and at a theater summer camp.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 09:00AM
Sunday, July 1, 2018

Celebrate our 4th anniversary with amazing prizes! by Serena

You can win signed CDs, Lights of Broadway Cards, Coloring Broadway pages, a handmade Scenery Bag, $50 to Goldstar and more!

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 07:09AM
Monday, June 25, 2018

Edward Pierce Says Simplicity Is Key for the Angels in America Set by Serena

What does it take to build a set for Broadway? We spoke to Edward Pierce, the Tony nominated scenic designer for Angels in America about the challenges of transferring a show from the West E…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 02:54PM
Sunday, June 17, 2018

Selethel is a Bright Star! by Serena

Meet Broadway Wiz Bright Star, Selethel from Tampa Bay. Her favorite thing about theatre is how welcoming it is for every person and she would love to sing a duet with Ben Fankhauser.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, June 7, 2018

SpongeBob Sounds Like a Winner: Walter Trarbach & Mike Dobson by Serena

The thrilling sound effects in SpongeBob SquarePants add a whole new level of wow factor to the wildly entertaining production. We asked the Tony nominated duo, Walter Trarbach & Mike Dobson…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 04:10PM
Thursday, April 26, 2018

Clint Ramos is Crafting a Story with His Costume Designs by Serena

Tony-winner Clint Ramos understands the importance of design in a Broadway show. He knows that the visuals inform a story just as much as the dialogue. His work is particularly informative i…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:00AM
Friday, April 13, 2018

Meet the Young Stars from A Bronx Tale: Hudson Loverro & Levi Smith by Serena

Performing on Broadway at any age is challenging, especially for kids who have to balance school and work. Hudson Loverro and Levi Smith seem to have it all figured out; they are both having…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 12:45PM
Wednesday, March 21, 2018

John McGinty Encourages Us to Open Our Hearts & Listen by Serena

Children of a Lesser God addresses how we communicate with each other & the new revival will push the boundaries with its unique storytelling. Deaf actor, John McGinty will be playing Orin D…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 09:00AM
Monday, March 12, 2018

Cory Jeacoma is playing his dream role in Jersey Boys by Serena

Cory Jeacoma started singing in kindergarten and never wanted to stop. He recently finished the Jersey Boys tour and now he returns to New York City to play Bob Gaudio in the new off-Broadwa…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Jarrod Spector tells his story in Jukebox Life by Serena

Jarrod Spector made his Broadway debut at the tender age of nine years old. Since then, he has dazzled audiences as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys and Barry Mann in Beautiful. Now, Spector is …

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 04:32PM
Friday, February 23, 2018

Madison Lagares Is Living Her Broadway Dream by Serena

Hand-picked by Gloria Estefan to play her younger self in On Your Feet, it’s clear that Madison Elizabeth Legares has a bright future ahead. After making her Broadway debut as Young Gloria…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 09:00AM
Monday, February 12, 2018

Lesli Margherita Loves BroadwayCon by Serena

When it comes to BroadwayCon, no one is more enthusiastic than Broadway star, Lesli Margherita. Best known for her hilarious performance as Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda the Musical, Lesli is a t…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 05:00PM
Sunday, February 4, 2018

Lily is a Bright Star! by Serena

Meet Broadway Wiz Bright Star, Lily from Lisbon, Portugal. Her favorite show is Anastasia and she believes theatre is like magic.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 09:00AM
Monday, January 22, 2018

Win BIG in our BroadwayCon giveaway! by Serena

Tickets to The Play That Goes Wrong, backstage tours at Mean Girls and A Bronx Tale, a prize package from The Lion King, School of Rock drumsticks and more! Enter now to win!

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 02:26PM
Thursday, December 28, 2017

New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve Concert by Serena

Who can resist Bernstein on Broadway? Toast the New Year with Laura Osnes, Aaron Tveit, Chris Jackson and more singing songs from On the Town, Wonderful Town and West Side Story.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 06:56PM
Friday, December 22, 2017

Mark Ballas and BC Jean would love to rock out on Broadway by Serena

These days Mark Ballas can be found with a guitar in hand, performing original music with his wife, BC Jean. They call their band Alexander Jean and they are a match made in musical heaven.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 07:17AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards