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[post_content] => While Broadway shows get most of the New York City spotlight, the Off-Broadway scene is just as exciting — if not more. Off-Broadway shows tell more niche, high-art stories, and some of them (“Hamilton” and “Dear Evan Hansen, to name a few) are lucky enough to transfer to Broadway venues. Others, such as “Heathers” and “The Last Five Years,” inspire cult followings while creating names for up-and-coming stars.
Emmy-winning actor Tatiana Maslany (“Orphan Black”) will be found in the Off-Broadway premiere of a recent play by the author of “August: Osage County.” Maslany is one of five actors who will portray Marlowe at different points in the character’s life. Previews begin June 19.
This comic melodrama is about a convent girl-turned-cabaret singer who then heads a string of brothels. It plays April 4 through April 29.
Directed by Jo Bonney, this play is about a Kenyan elephant that is trapped in the worldwide ivory market. Previews began March 27.
This reimagining of “The Arabian Nights” examines Middle Eastern identity through a contemporary lens. It opens April 4.
Contemporary musical theatre/cabaret icon Jeff Blumenkrantz and gang return to Feinstein’s/54 Below for the NYC premiere of a musical that looks at middle-age life. It opens April 12.
Sharky, an alcoholic, returns home to live with his blind brother, Richard. When old friends reconvene with them for Christmas Eve, eternal consequences commence. This Off-Broadway revival stars Matthew Broderick (“The Producers”) as the mysterious Mr. Lockhart. Previews began March 30.
James, a slave, and his family take in a brooding stranger who starts a romance with James. Previews begin May 22.
Starring Barbara Walsh (“Falsettos”) and Hannah Elless (“Bright Star”), this Off-Broadway revival of Williams’ play is about a Mississippi minister’s daughter and her relationship with the neighborhood doctor. Previews begin April 11.
This new musical from composer Stephen Trask (“Hedwig and the Angry Inch”) is about a group of drifters and dreamers trying to find their place in New York City nightlife in 1979. Previews begin June 29.
This new pop-rock musical is about three generations of female singers and their long-held tensions while meeting up in Cape Cod. Previews begin April 24.
Set across three eras, two female friends recount how they survived the Armenian genocide. Previews begin April 21.
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[post_content] => Pre-audition jitters happen to every performer — but the trick is using them as a tool instead of letting them affect your audition. Good preparation is the key to a future of successful auditions, so here are some tools to help you out:
Before you are even signed up for an audition, start to prepare yourself for success. Making an audition kit is an often underestimated time-saver. Think of this kit as the essentials, as if someone handed over a guide for a perfect audition made specifically for you. While it should be personal to your needs, consider adding the following to your kit:
Look up the play so you know the characters and the ones you fit with best, and research the company so you know who will be in the audition room with you. Most importantly, look up your audition time and requirements and over-prepare. Nothing makes a person more jittery than not knowing what’s going on.
Know which audition outfits are appropriate and flattering to the style of the show and you as a performer. Confidence can only double when you know you look amazing.
Give yourself time to arrive in the space, but don’t waste time over-rehearsing. Be there with time to feel completely comfortable.
He or she is there to help, and it makes both of your days a lot easier.
Find the things that work for you, whether it’s practicing mindfulness, extending ki, meditating, doing yoga or going to the bathroom and yelling affirmations at your reflection.
When auditioning, the most important thing is to know what makes you feel your best and then do it. Auditions get better over time, but you can expedite this process by knowing yourself and your comfort zone. Break a leg!
If you are currently in audition mode, make sure to always carry a headshot and resume with you. These are your basic tools of your business as a performer, and there is absolutely no excuse to not have them.
If you’re currently involved with a school show or theatre production, make sure you carry the show’s postcards and/or information with the performance information so you can pass it along to anyone who asks you about it. Don’t be shy! Get the word out and make sure people can see you show off your talents.
No matter what level of performer you are, invest in business cards. Your business card should contain your contact email, website, headshot and any other tidbits you feel someone should know if they’re interested in what you do as a performer. However, it isn’t necessary to list your personal phone number or your address on it — an email is enough.
Asking to borrow a pen, pencil or highlighter from a castmate is a big no-no. Make sure you always bring a writing utensil from home so you’re prepared to write things down, whether you’re at an audition or rehearsal. Also, keep in mind that while it may seem easier to keep your notes on an iPad or iPhone, these devices could possibly get lost or accidentally erased. Instead, have your notes written in a notebook (another thing you should always have with you), so you can always go back and reference them.
Bring an iPad, iPhone or other type of recording device with you for lessons, rehearsals and auditions so you can always record or film your material. This way, you can always practice your music, choreography or blocking on your own time at home or in a rehearsal room.
If you’re a dancer or a mover and are heading out to auditions or rehearsals, make sure you have your dance attire and shoes with you so you’re prepared to show off your moves. For a mover, relaxed clothing, stretchy materials and comfortable sneakers work great.
A notebook is a great place to keep a log of your auditions. Include what you wore, what you performed, who was in the room and the feedback you received. Keep it with you for easy reference. This way, when you meet people or re-introduce yourself to someone you have already met, you can reference how they reacted to you in the past. Or, you can use the notebook as a reminder of what you did in a first audition when preparing for a callback
Always bring your scripts, sides and music to any rehearsal or audition. Be a prepared performer instead of the schmuck who prints them out at the last minute, asks for copies from the monitor or borrows music from a friend.
Figure out how to get to your audition or rehearsal before you leave your home. Write out your directions ahead of time or make sure your phone is fully charged and that your maps app is working. You don’t want to be the performer who gets lost or is late because you couldn’t find your way.
Choose the dates and times of your show as soon as possible and lock them down. Have your administration consult and approve the show dates to ensure they don’t overlap with major school events.
As soon as you have determined the date of your production, book a space, whether it’s your school’s stage or a public theatre. The earlier you do this, the better chance you have of avoiding conflicts. If you are unable or choose not to use your school auditorium, call a few local venues to get pricing. Always clarify what’s included in the rental, such as lighting and soundboards.
Once you have secured your location, book rentals for items the site does not have, such as extensions for the stage, lighting and sound equipment and wireless microphones. It’s also wise to book any rentals for costumes or set pieces as early as possible to avoid disappointment and last-minute scrambling.
Be sure to call back to confirm all bookings a month before your production, and call again the week before the show to verify delivery or pick-up times.
In a school setting, rehearsal space can be hard to come by. If your school has a designated theatre, that makes things less complicated — just book that out for your rehearsals. But if your stage is in a shared space, such as the cafeteria, the options to rehearse could be minimal. An empty classroom can work if your stage space is unavailable. Just use masking tape to mark the stage area on the floor.
Be sure to book your rehearsal spaces in advance with your office assistants or the administration.
Meet with your creative team and discuss which days work best for rehearsals. Before- or after-school rehearsals are your best bet in schools with staggered lunch hours. Elementary schools with lunch recess can usually swing a short lunchtime rehearsal, but otherwise, it’s best to schedule them outside the regular school day. Don’t forget to schedule rehearsals for dance and vocals if you are working on a musical, and always leave room for a few extra practices, just in case.
A sample schedule might look something like this:
When rehearsal days begin, being organized is the most important thing you can do to ensure they are as productive as possible. Stress to your students from the beginning the importance of being on time and prepared with their script, a pencil and a water bottle for all regular rehearsals.
Much like class, take attendance at the start. If students miss too many rehearsals without a legitimate reason, it’s time to have a meeting. My rule has always been that actors cannot be absent from more than three rehearsals without a good reason, because it’s unfair to them and other members of the production.
After attendance, have someone facilitate the all-important physical and vocal warm-ups. This ensures high-quality performances and helps avoid injuries.
During rehearsal, make certain that both you and your students mark down blocking, cues and other notes in your scripts. Some teachers prefer to determine the blocking as they go, but if you’re new to directing, it’s best to work it out ahead of time. You can always tweak and change things at rehearsal, if necessary.
While rehearsals are running, it’s wise to have your creative team working as well. Meet with them ahead of time to review ideas for costumes, props and sets so that once rehearsal time comes, they’ll have the materials they need to get to work right away.
If you have a student designing light cues, he or she should be at rehearsals observing the structure of the scenes. Stage managers should also attend all rehearsals, making notes and organizing the props as they go onstage and offstage in each scene
There are a lot of balls to juggle during the rehearsal process, and staying organized is key. Don’t be afraid to delegate and give your team various responsibilities. When cast and crew members feel involved, they’ll bond and everyone will feel dedicated to the success of the production.
Check back soon for our third and final installment of this series, which will discuss what to consider when moving into the production stage.
Emmy-winning actor Tatiana Maslany (“Orphan Black”) will be found in the Off-Broadway premiere of a recent play by the author of “August: Osage County.” Maslany is one of five actors who will portray Marlowe at different points in the character’s life. Previews begin June 19.
This comic melodrama is about a convent girl-turned-cabaret singer who then heads a string of brothels. It plays April 4 through April 29.
Directed by Jo Bonney, this play is about a Kenyan elephant that is trapped in the worldwide ivory market. Previews began March 27.
This reimagining of “The Arabian Nights” examines Middle Eastern identity through a contemporary lens. It opens April 4.
Contemporary musical theatre/cabaret icon Jeff Blumenkrantz and gang return to Feinstein’s/54 Below for the NYC premiere of a musical that looks at middle-age life. It opens April 12.
Sharky, an alcoholic, returns home to live with his blind brother, Richard. When old friends reconvene with them for Christmas Eve, eternal consequences commence. This Off-Broadway revival stars Matthew Broderick (“The Producers”) as the mysterious Mr. Lockhart. Previews began March 30.
James, a slave, and his family take in a brooding stranger who starts a romance with James. Previews begin May 22.
Starring Barbara Walsh (“Falsettos”) and Hannah Elless (“Bright Star”), this Off-Broadway revival of Williams’ play is about a Mississippi minister’s daughter and her relationship with the neighborhood doctor. Previews begin April 11.
This new musical from composer Stephen Trask (“Hedwig and the Angry Inch”) is about a group of drifters and dreamers trying to find their place in New York City nightlife in 1979. Previews begin June 29.
This new pop-rock musical is about three generations of female singers and their long-held tensions while meeting up in Cape Cod. Previews begin April 24.
Set across three eras, two female friends recount how they survived the Armenian genocide. Previews begin April 21.
Here are 16 upcoming Off-Broadway shows we think will win the hearts of theater-goers:
1. ‘Mary Page Marlowe’ by Tracy Letts
Emmy-winning actor Tatiana Maslany (“Orphan Black”) will be found in the Off-Broadway premiere of a recent play by the author of “August: Osage County.” Maslany is one of five actors who will portray Marlowe at different points in the character’s life. Previews begin June 19.
2. ‘Yerma’ by Federico García Lorca
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVwX8HIU8XU Starring Billie Piper (“Doctor Who,” “Penny Dreadful”), this Simon Stone production of García Lorca’s play is transferring to New York. The play is about a childless mother desperate to have children. Previews began March 23.3. ‘The Confessions of Lily Dare’ by Charles Busch
This comic melodrama is about a convent girl-turned-cabaret singer who then heads a string of brothels. It plays April 4 through April 29.
4. ‘The Metromaniacs’ by David Ives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsdzeB13NA4 When a poetry craze strikes Paris in 1738, aspiring poet Damis falls for the mysterious Meriadec, who turns out to be a man. Previews begin April 10.5. ‘Miss You Like Hell’ by Quiara Alegría Hudes and Erin McKeown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocii-UBe0rg Daphne Rubin-Vega (“Rent”) plays a mother and an undocumented immigrant who is on the verge of deportation. This show opened on March 20.6. ‘Mlima’s Tale’ by Lynn Nottage
Directed by Jo Bonney, this play is about a Kenyan elephant that is trapped in the worldwide ivory market. Previews began March 27.
7. ‘One Thousand Nights and One Day’ by Jason Grote and Marisa Michelson
This reimagining of “The Arabian Nights” examines Middle Eastern identity through a contemporary lens. It opens April 4.
8. ‘Pass Over’ by Antoinette Nwandu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW_FHrzzq_c A crossover between the Exodus story and “Waiting for Godot,” this play premiered last summer in Chicago. Previews begin June 2.9. ‘Regretting Almost Everything’ by Lauren Taslitz and Danny Ursetti
Contemporary musical theatre/cabaret icon Jeff Blumenkrantz and gang return to Feinstein’s/54 Below for the NYC premiere of a musical that looks at middle-age life. It opens April 12.
10. ‘The Seafarer’ by Conor McPherson
Sharky, an alcoholic, returns home to live with his blind brother, Richard. When old friends reconvene with them for Christmas Eve, eternal consequences commence. This Off-Broadway revival stars Matthew Broderick (“The Producers”) as the mysterious Mr. Lockhart. Previews began March 30.
11. ‘Secret Life of Humans’ by David Byrne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBnOaI93P3w The grandson of Dr. Jacob Bronowski discovers his grandfather’s secrets, echoing six millions years of history. Previews begin June 5.12. ‘Sugar in Our Wounds’ by Donja R. Love
James, a slave, and his family take in a brooding stranger who starts a romance with James. Previews begin May 22.
13. ‘Summer and Smoke’ by Tennessee Williams
Starring Barbara Walsh (“Falsettos”) and Hannah Elless (“Bright Star”), this Off-Broadway revival of Williams’ play is about a Mississippi minister’s daughter and her relationship with the neighborhood doctor. Previews begin April 11.
14. ‘This Ain’t No Disco’ by Stephen Trask, Peter Yanowitz and Rick Elice
This new musical from composer Stephen Trask (“Hedwig and the Angry Inch”) is about a group of drifters and dreamers trying to find their place in New York City nightlife in 1979. Previews begin June 29.
15. ‘Unexpected Joy’ by Bill Russell and Janet Hood
This new pop-rock musical is about three generations of female singers and their long-held tensions while meeting up in Cape Cod. Previews begin April 24.
16. ‘Daybreak’ by Joyce Van Dyke
Set across three eras, two female friends recount how they survived the Armenian genocide. Previews begin April 21.
What Off-Broadway shows are you excited for this season? Let us know in the comments below...
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1. Live Out Loud from 'Out of This World'
Character Name : Sarah Crewe
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : A3-C#5
Style : Midtempo (Pop)
Mood : Charming, Confident, Empowering
MORE DETAILS2. Maybe I Like It This Way from 'The Wild Party'
Character Name : Queenie
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult, Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : A3-Db5
Style : Ballad (Piano Pop)
Mood : Dramatic, Helpless/Stockholm Syndrome
MORE DETAILS3. Waiting for Life from 'Once On This Island'
Character Name : Ti Moune
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : B3-D5
Style : Uptempo (Caribbean Pop)
Mood : Hopeful (Racially Specific)
MORE DETAILS4. See What I Wanna See from 'See What I Wanna See'
Character Name : Lily
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : F3-D5
Style : Uptempo Swing
Mood : Charming, Flirty, Sassy/Femme Fatale
MORE DETAILS5. Anytime (I Am There) from Elegies
Character Name : N/A
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult, Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : A3-D5
Style : Ballad (Piano Pop)
Mood : Dramatic, In Memoriam/Nostalgic
MORE DETAILS6. Even Though from 'I Love You Because'
Character Name : Marcy
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : A3-F5
Style : Midtempo (Piano Rock)
Mood : Dramatic, Hopeful, Reconciliatory
MORE DETAILS7. Back to Before from 'Ragtime'
Character Name : Mother & Father
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G3-C#5
Style : Ballad (Pop Opera)
Mood : Dramatic, Regretful, Crestfallen
MORE DETAILS8. Someday from 'The Wedding Singer'
Character Name : Julia
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : A3-Eb5
Style : Uptempo Swing (Motown)
Mood : Charming, Hopeful
MORE DETAILS9. No One Know Who I Am from 'Jekyll and Hyde'
Character Name : Lucy
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : C4-D5
Style : Ballad (Pop Opera)
Mood : Dramatic, Introspective
MORE DETAILS10. Storybook from The 'Scarlet Pimpernel'
Character Name : Marguerite
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : Ab3-C#5
Style : Uptempo Waltz (Pop-Opera)
Mood : Charming, Free-Spirited
MORE DETAILS11. Please Don't Make Me Love You from 'Dracula'
Character Name : Mina
Gender : Female
Age : Adult, Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : B#3-D5
Style : Ballad (Pop-opera)
Mood : Dramatic, Romantic, Desperate
MORE DETAILS12. Black Is a Moocher from 'The Wild Party' (LaChiusa)
Character Name : Kate
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G3-E5
Style : Midtempo (Swing)
Mood : Charming, Seductive, Sassy
13. Welcome To My Party from 'The Wild Party' (LaChiusa)
Song Title : Welcome To My Party
Show Name : The Wild Party (LaChiusa)
Character Name : Queenie
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : A3-C5
Style : Uptempo (Boogie)
Mood : Charming, Seductive, Sassy
MORE DETAILS14. Everybody’s Girl from 'Steel Pier'
Song Title : Everybody's Girl
Show Name : Steel Pier
Character Name : Shelby
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : Gb3-B4
Style : Midtempo (Swing)
Mood : Comedic, Sassy/Boisterous
MORE DETAILS15. If Only from 'Whistle Down the Wind'
Song Title : If Only
Show Name : Whistle Down the Wind
Character Name : Swallow
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : A3-D5
Style : Ballad (Pop-Opera)
Mood : Dramatic, Sad, Regretful
MORE DETAILS16. No More from 'The Goodbye Girl'
Show Name : The Goodbye Girl
Character Name : Paula
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G3-Db5
Style : Uptempo (Orchestral)
Mood : Dramatic, Enlightenment/Epiphany
MORE DETAILS17. I Will Be Loved Tonight from 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change'
Show Name : I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
Character Name : Diane
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : Bb3-Db5
Style : Ballad (Piano Pop)
Mood : Dramatic, Romantic, Intimate
MORE DETAILS18. Life With Harold from 'The Full Monty'
Show Name : The Full Monty
Character Name : Vicki
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G3-D5
Style : Uptempo (Latin Pop)
Mood : Comedic, Romantic
MORE DETAILS19. I’ll Be Here from 'Ordinary Days'
Show Name : Ordinary Days
Character Name : Claire
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : A3-D5
Style : Ballad (Piano)
Mood : Dramatic, Romantic, Story-Telling
MORE DETAILS20. Adela from 'Bernarda Alba'
Show Name : Bernarda Alba
Character Name : N/A
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G3-D5
Style : Uptempo (Pop)
Mood : Dramatic, Empowering, Confident
MORE DETAILS21. That Mister Man Of Mine from 'Dames at Sea'
Show Name : Dames at Sea
Character Name : Mona Kent
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G3-D#5
Style : Ballad (Golden Age)
Mood : Dramatic, Romantic, Nostalgic
MORE DETAILS22. West End Avenue from 'The Magic Show'
Show Name : The Magic Show
Character Name : Cal
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : Bb3-D5
Style : Uptempo (Piano Pop)
Mood : Dramatic, Bitter/Ironic
MORE DETAILS23. Back On Base from 'Closer Than Ever'
Show Name : Closer Than Ever
Character Name : N/A
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G3-G5
Style : Midtempo (Swing)
Mood : Charming, Sassy
MORE DETAILS24. Life Story from 'Closer than Ever'
Show Name : Closer Than Ever
Character Name : N/A
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : Bb3-C5
Style : Midtempo (Soft-Rock)
Mood : Dramatic, Bittersweet
MORE DETAILS25. Miss Byrd from 'Closer Than Ever'
Show Name : Closer Than Ever
Character Name : N/A
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : F#3-G#5 (falsetto)
Style : Midtempo (Pop)
Mood : Comedic, Quirky
MORE DETAILS26. With You from 'Baby'
Show Name : Baby
Character Name : Pam (and Nick)
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G#3-D5
Style : Ballad (Pop)
Mood : Dramatic, Turning Point
MORE DETAILS27. When I Look At You from 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'
Show Name : The Scarlet Pimpernel
Character Name : Marguerite
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : B3-E5
Style : Ballad (Pop-opera)
Mood : Romantic, Sad
MORE DETAILS28. The Last Man In My Life from 'Song and Dance'
Show Name : Song and Dance
Character Name : N/A
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G3-Eb5
Style : Ballad (Pop-opera)
Mood : Dramatic, Romantic
MORE DETAILS29. Take That Look Off Your Face from 'Tell Me On a Sunday'
Show Name : Tell Me On a Sunday
Character Name : N/A
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G3-D5
Style : Midtempo (80s Pop)
Mood : Dramatic, Defiant, Kiss-Off
MORE DETAILS30. Anything But Lonely from 'Aspects of Love'
Show Name : Aspects of Love
Character Name : Rose
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : A3-E5
Style : Ballad (Pop-opera)
Mood : Dramatic, Romantic, Persuasive
MORE DETAILS31. Mad Hatter from 'Wonderland'
Show Name : Wonderland
Character Name : Mad Hatter
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : Bb3-F5
Style : Uptempo - Swing
Mood : Charming, Comedic
MORE DETAILS32. This Time from 'Now. Here. This'
Show Name : Now. Here. This
Character Name : Heidi
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : F#3-D5
Style : Ballad (Contemporary Pop)
Mood : Dramatic, Introspective
MORE DETAILS33. My Body from 'The Life'
Show Name : The Life
Character Name : Frenchie, Chichi, Tracy, Carmen, Sonja, Queen and April
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : C#4-G5
Style : Uptempo - Latin, Pop
Mood : Empowering
MORE DETAILS34. Hurry! It’s Lovely Up Here from 'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever'
Show Name : On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Character Name : Daisy Gamble
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : F3-Db5
Style : Midtempo - Swing
Mood : Charming, Flirty
MORE DETAILS35. Shopping Around from 'Wish You Were Here'
Show Name : Wish You Were Here
Character Name : Fay
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : C4-B4
Style : Midtempo - Swing
Mood : Charming, Flirty
MORE DETAILS36. Don’t Call Me Trailer Trash from 'Cowgirls'
Show Name : Cowgirls
Character Name : Mickey and Jo
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : A3-C5
Style : Uptempo - Country
Mood : Comedic
MORE DETAILS37. You Don’t Know This Man from 'Parade'
Show Name : Parade
Character Name : Lucille
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G3-Eb5
Style : Ballad - Pop Opera
Mood : Dramatic, Defensive
MORE DETAILS38. Gorgeous from 'The Apple Tree'
Show Name : The Apple Tree
Character Name : Ella
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : C4-D5
Style : Uptempo - Waltz
Mood : Comedic, Charming, Joyful
MORE DETAILS39. I Can Cook Too from 'On The Town'
Show Name : On The Town
Character Name : Hildy Esterhazy
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : A3-C#5
Style : Uptempo - Swing
Mood : Comedic, Charming
MORE DETAILS40. Who Knows from 'I Can Get It for You Wholesale'
Show Name : I Can Get It for You Wholesale
Character Name : Ruthie Rivkin
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : Ab3-C5
Style : Ballad (The Golden Age)
Mood : Romantic
MORE DETAILS41. I Never Has Seen Snow from 'House of Flowers'
Show Name : House of Flowers
Character Name : Ottilie
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : E3-G5
Style : Ballad - Swing (The Golden Age)
Mood : Romantic
MORE DETAILS42. Holding To The Ground from 'Falsettos'
Show Name : Falsettos
Character Name : Trina
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G3-D5
Style : Midtempo
Mood : Dramatic, Concerned
MORE DETAILS43. Remember This from 'The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown'
Show Name : The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown
Character Name : Samantha
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : Bb3-E5
Style : Midtempo - Piano Rock
Mood : Dramatic, Hopeful
MORE DETAILS44. All Grown Up from 'Bare: A Pop Opera'
Show Name : Bare: A Pop Opera
Character Name : Ivy
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G#3-F5
Style : Ballad - Rock
Mood : Dramatic, Dark
MORE DETAILS45. Just Not Now from 'I Love You Because'
Show Name : I Love You Because
Character Name : Marcie
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G3-Eb5
Style : Ballad
Mood : Dramatic, Rejecting
MORE DETAILS46. The Story Goes On from 'Baby'
Show Name : Baby
Character Name : Lizzie
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G3-F5
Style : Ballad
Mood : Dramatic, Hopeful
MORE DETAILS47. It’s A Woman’s World from 'The Full Monty'
Show Name : The Full Monty
Character Name : Georgie
Gender : Female
Age : Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G3-E5
Style : Uptempo
Mood : Empowering
MORE DETAILS48. Bring It On from 'Bring It On: The Musical'
Show Name : Bring It On: The Musical
Character Name : Campbell
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : A3-E5
Style : Uptempo
Mood : Empowering
MORE DETAILS49. How Did We Come To This? from 'The Wild Party'
Show Name : The Wild Party
Character Name : Queenie
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult, Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : G#3-C#5
Style : Ballad
Mood : Dramatic, Regretful
MORE DETAILS50. Woman from 'The Pirate Queen'
Show Name : The Pirate Queen
Character Name : Grania (Grace)
Gender : Female
Age : Young Adult
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : E3-E5
Style : Ballad
Mood : Dramatic, Empowering
MORE DETAILS51. Old Maid from '110 in the Shade'
Show Name : 110 in the Shade
Character Name : Lizzie
Gender : Female
Vocal Part : Mezzo-Soprano
Range : B3-F5
Mood : Dramatic, Empowering
You May Like: 10 Great Mezzo Belter Audition Songs
Did we miss your favorite Mezzo-Soprano audition song? Leave it in the comments below...
1. Create an Audition Kit
Before you are even signed up for an audition, start to prepare yourself for success. Making an audition kit is an often underestimated time-saver. Think of this kit as the essentials, as if someone handed over a guide for a perfect audition made specifically for you. While it should be personal to your needs, consider adding the following to your kit:
- Monologues/Songbook: By including an expansive repertoire of monologues and songs you love and can bust out at the drop of a hat, all you’ll have to do when preparing for an audition is find one that fits the play or musical best. You shouldn’t have to prepare new material unless absolutely necessary. You’ll get brownie points if you protect each item in a plastic cover.
- Printed Headshots: It helps to just have them ready to go instead of having to print them every time you audition.
- Updated Resumes: The most professional ones are formatted to fit perfectly on the back of your headshot on high-quality paper.
- Personal Essentials: This will be different for each person. Some performers feel best if they have a snack ahead of time, while others want a planner to help plan their day down to the second. Find out what gives you that extra edge on your audition day, and put it in your kit.
- A Confidence Playlist: Songs have a great way of making people feel amazing and empowered, particularly when they’re about to audition.
2. Do Some Research
Look up the play so you know the characters and the ones you fit with best, and research the company so you know who will be in the audition room with you. Most importantly, look up your audition time and requirements and over-prepare. Nothing makes a person more jittery than not knowing what’s going on.
3. Plan Your Outfit
Know which audition outfits are appropriate and flattering to the style of the show and you as a performer. Confidence can only double when you know you look amazing.
4. Practice With a Friend
via GIPHY Have more than just your eyes on the piece. Other people can easily catch things you may have never considered, and you can do the same for them.5. Plan the Day Out
via GIPHY Sometimes, planning in advance can make all the difference. Know what time you’ll be there so you’ll know what time to leave, eat breakfast and wake up. If you give yourself time checks, you’ll have room to breathe and take your time.6. Show Up Way Too Early
Give yourself time to arrive in the space, but don’t waste time over-rehearsing. Be there with time to feel completely comfortable.
7. Be Friendly to the Stage Manager
He or she is there to help, and it makes both of your days a lot easier.
8. Ground Yourself
Find the things that work for you, whether it’s practicing mindfulness, extending ki, meditating, doing yoga or going to the bathroom and yelling affirmations at your reflection.
When auditioning, the most important thing is to know what makes you feel your best and then do it. Auditions get better over time, but you can expedite this process by knowing yourself and your comfort zone. Break a leg!
Have any audition tricks? Let us know in the comments below...
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1. Is my mic on?
via GIPHY2. Oh no. I need to pee. Again.
via GIPHY3. *IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWWWWN*
via GIPHY4. I might puke.
via GIPHY5. Wait, I think I’m OK.
via GIPHY6. Is there a bucket somewhere in the wings? Just to be safe.
via GIPHY7. If I fall off the stage, I wonder if the front row will catch me.
via GIPHY8. Did I turn off my curling iron/hair straightener/oven?
via GIPHY9. I hope my hands dry out before I have to pick anything up. It’s like I’ve taken a shower.
via GIPHY10. Is that my mom? Oh, she’s seen me. Mom. No, Mom, stop waving! This is not my elementary school recital!
via GIPHY11. I’m a terrible hack. What am I doing here?
via GIPHY12. Is that guy in the first row picking his nose?
via GIPHY13. Wait, did I miss my cue?
via GIPHY14. What’s my first line again?
via GIPHY15. I’mamazing, I’mamazing, I’mamazing, I’mamazing.
via GIPHY16. I am freakin’ Beyonce! I was born for this!
via GIPHY And just like that, you’re off, making your entrance with the conviction of a general charging into battle. Your momentary panic is forgotten the minute you set foot on that stage. And the feeling of that first step is magic, every single time.What runs through your head while waiting in the wings? Let us know in the comments below!
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The choice of a country, city or town where you are going to live can become one of the most significant life decisions. Especially if you are a filmmaker and, except inspiring you and offering a lot of professional opportunities, your place of living should be as comfortable as it only can be. There are a lot of guides which have already done all the estimations according to different criteria: a city’s film activity, film infrastructure and other criteria such as population size, local tax schemes, the availability of different geographical locations etc. We have also decided to create our list of top places where filmmakers live and work, so if you are planning to start your filmmaking career or change something in your life, you can easily choose any location from our list. Vancouver, Canada Vancouver is the perfect city for those, who want to present a blockbuster and a romantic melodrama. Taking into consideration how many famous actors and producers are from this city and currently living there, it should be mentioned that Vancouver is a worthy destination for filmmakers. Together with beneficial tax schemes offered by the district, the statistics show that the Canadian city has hosted two dozens of new serials in 2017 and nearly 200 commercial projects. The Vancouver’s reputation as a filmmaking city is now fast-growing because it has a well-developed infrastructure for producers (including many stages for film motion, transport locations, professional education institutions, where you can find both professionals and assistants). A lot of experienced producers describe this place as a welcoming one with friendly film community. Atlanta, the USA Let’s talk about not that world-famous film cites in the USA. Last year the film sphere in Atlanta managed to add $ 6 billion to the city’s economy. Although this city refers to the developing one regarding the filmmaking industry, it now poses the 3rd most significant film production industry in the USA, and due to professionals’ expectations, it won’t stop. Atlanta is too attractive as in Georgia you can still find a lot of permit-free locations, which are ideal for the film producers. It is also not a difficulty to apply for the tax preferences in this state and receive a positive answer. You can find here a flourishing production infrastructure and the brightest talents, willing to make their film career and enter the filmmaking industry. It’s not only the weather that is hot in Georgia. London, the United Kingdom Even if you haven’t been in London, you must have seen its attractions in too many films. Obviously, you’ll know Westminster, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge at a glance, as who hasn’t seen the Bond films? London is a so much wanted location for films for a significant period of time. Some even call it “the European Hollywood”. Except for perfect places, national schemes, you can also find in London dozens of film finance companies, f.e. Red Rock Entertainment. Just a quick note: the Bond films, the Harry Potter franchise and DC Extended Universe movies belong to some of London’s studios. Berlin, Germany Another European capital, but with the other filmmaking direction. Berlin holds the position of the best place for low-budgeted and indie films. In the filmmaking industry, the German capital is thought to be more for creativity than even commercial production. It attracts filmmakers, actors and writers, who are willing to create masterpieces. Just like in case with the mentioned above cities, Berlin locations are too favourite among producers as they are worthy to be presented in different film scenes. The Berlin Film festival was established in 1951 and how it is one of the most honourable events in the filmmaking industry. Mumbai, India This location as an opportunity to move in is quite discussible. Nevertheless, it is the heart of Bollywood. Hindi cinema produces more films in a year than Hollywood, and you can like you or not, but it is one of the biggest and money-bringing film industries in the world. Here was produced the majority of all Indian films, which are well-known in South and East Asia, the Middle East and some parts of Africa. It should be mentioned that recently Bollywood films are becoming more popular among the Western audience, so if you search for exotic locations and different approaches, then you’re welcomed in Mumbai. By the way, now there are a lot of film studios, which work in cooperation with the leading European and American film partners. So, as you have understood, the whole world is full of places, where you can get both inspiration and professional perspectives. Don’t hesitate and choose the best place to live and work. 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[post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => the-best-musical-couples [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-05-06 17:05:43 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-05-06 21:05:43 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=30435 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [12] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 30425 [post_author] => 1585 [post_date] => 2018-03-26 09:26:11 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-26 13:26:11 [post_content] => Everyone has heard of smash-hit musicals such as Hamilton and Wicked. They're big, exciting, and earn a lot of publicity. Unfortunately, there are tons of amazing musicals that for one reason or another never reach the level of fame they deserve. Here are a few of them. [post_title] => 4 Brilliant Musicals That Never Got a Chance [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 4-brilliant-musicals-that-never-got-a-chance [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-27 15:46:14 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-27 19:46:14 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=30425 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [13] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 30369 [post_author] => 736 [post_date] => 2018-03-26 09:24:02 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-26 13:24:02 [post_content] => If you want to be an actor, you must always be prepared when a performing opportunity arises. Here are some items to keep with you to ensure you have exactly what you need at all times:1. Headshot and Resume
If you are currently in audition mode, make sure to always carry a headshot and resume with you. These are your basic tools of your business as a performer, and there is absolutely no excuse to not have them.
2. Show Information/Postcards
If you’re currently involved with a school show or theatre production, make sure you carry the show’s postcards and/or information with the performance information so you can pass it along to anyone who asks you about it. Don’t be shy! Get the word out and make sure people can see you show off your talents.
3. Your Business Card
No matter what level of performer you are, invest in business cards. Your business card should contain your contact email, website, headshot and any other tidbits you feel someone should know if they’re interested in what you do as a performer. However, it isn’t necessary to list your personal phone number or your address on it — an email is enough.
4. Writing Utensils
Asking to borrow a pen, pencil or highlighter from a castmate is a big no-no. Make sure you always bring a writing utensil from home so you’re prepared to write things down, whether you’re at an audition or rehearsal. Also, keep in mind that while it may seem easier to keep your notes on an iPad or iPhone, these devices could possibly get lost or accidentally erased. Instead, have your notes written in a notebook (another thing you should always have with you), so you can always go back and reference them.
5. Recording/Video Device
Bring an iPad, iPhone or other type of recording device with you for lessons, rehearsals and auditions so you can always record or film your material. This way, you can always practice your music, choreography or blocking on your own time at home or in a rehearsal room.
6. Dance Clothes/Shoes
If you’re a dancer or a mover and are heading out to auditions or rehearsals, make sure you have your dance attire and shoes with you so you’re prepared to show off your moves. For a mover, relaxed clothing, stretchy materials and comfortable sneakers work great.
7. Audition Log
A notebook is a great place to keep a log of your auditions. Include what you wore, what you performed, who was in the room and the feedback you received. Keep it with you for easy reference. This way, when you meet people or re-introduce yourself to someone you have already met, you can reference how they reacted to you in the past. Or, you can use the notebook as a reminder of what you did in a first audition when preparing for a callback
8. Script/Sides/Music
Always bring your scripts, sides and music to any rehearsal or audition. Be a prepared performer instead of the schmuck who prints them out at the last minute, asks for copies from the monitor or borrows music from a friend.
9. Directions
Figure out how to get to your audition or rehearsal before you leave your home. Write out your directions ahead of time or make sure your phone is fully charged and that your maps app is working. You don’t want to be the performer who gets lost or is late because you couldn’t find your way.
What are some items you carry with you? Share in the comments below...
[post_title] => 9 Items Performers Should Always Have With Them [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 9-items-performers-should-always-have-with-them [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-26 09:24:02 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-26 13:24:02 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=30369 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 3 [filter] => raw ) [14] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 30212 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2018-03-24 10:11:20 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-24 14:11:20 [post_content] => [viralQuiz id=70] [post_title] => Quiz: Is Your Knowledge Of 'Mary Poppins' Lyrics Practically Perfect In Every Way? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => is-your-knowledge-of-mary-poppins-lyrics-practically-perfect-in-every-way [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-24 10:12:51 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-24 14:12:51 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=30212 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 2 [filter] => raw ) [15] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 30353 [post_author] => 391 [post_date] => 2018-03-23 09:21:18 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-23 13:21:18 [post_content] => “Live in my house. I’ll be your shelter…” Throughout the history of musical theatre, love duets have commanded laughs, tears and thunderous applause for their performers. Whether you are 16 going on 17 or one half of two lost souls, this genre has something for everyone. Luckily, the more contemporary shows are no exception. Here is a list of our favorite contemporary romantic duets, with contemporary meaning anything from “Rent” onward:1. ‘As Long as You’re Mine’ from ‘Wicked’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MwpdjbMucI After Glinda mourns that Fiyero doesn’t love her, Elphaba and Fiyero reaffirm their feelings for one another.2. ‘I’ll Cover You’ from ‘Rent’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bwZGp0j8FI Angel and Collins admit their love for one another and their promise to always have each other’s backs.3. ‘Seventeen’ from ‘Heathers’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h80Sr15n4M After causing the death of a number of their classmates, Veronica begs J.D. to live a normal high school experience with her.4. ‘All the Wasted Time’ from ‘Parade’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyMr-M27pLo When Lucille visits Leo in a prison-work farm, he realizes how much he has underestimated her.5. ‘Sunrise’ from ‘In the Heights’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mqC58W5YP0 Benny and Nina spend the night together, with Benny learning Spanish from Nina.6. ‘You Matter to Me’ from ‘Waitress’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHKxoPPwf5A In spite of their recent failures to communicate, Jenna and Dr. Pomatter still value each other, even if their environment does not value them.7. ‘Falling Slowly’ from ‘Once’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LGavEmg6Xs After introducing themselves in Dublin, Guy (who has just gone through a breakup) sings with Girl.8. ‘Only Us’ from ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPvO1sZkOx0 Zoe reminds Evan that she doesn’t want Connor, her dead brother, to be the focus of their relationship.9. ‘The Next Ten Minutes’ from ‘The Last Five Years’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bWGjUKyffM The two characters’ storylines intersect in this number, with Jamie proposing to Cathy.10. ‘Say It Somehow’ from ‘The Light in the Piazza’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkZlANpKbDc With Fabrizio at a loss for words, Clara accepts his marriage proposal.11. ‘Bare” from “Bare: a Pop Opera’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL9Sn5hh9Bg Backstage during their Catholic high school’s production of “Romeo and Juliet,” Peter and Jason (the latter of whom has secretly taken a lethal dose of GHB) reaffirm their relationship.12. ‘Written in the Stars’ from ‘Aida’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3DgXIs5zQ4 Radames reluctantly agrees to marry Amneris, and he and Aida lament their circumstances.13. ‘Small Umbrella in the Rain’ from ‘Little Women’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eob_h7SxdYs Jo unexpectedly runs into Professor Bhaer, who admits his feelings for Jo and proposes to her.14. ‘Follow Your Heart’ from ‘Urinetown’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyWCRoHPdzw Bobby and Hope, while falling in love, realize that they want a world where their fellow citizens can use the restrooms for free.15. ‘In a Crowd of Thousands’ from ‘Anastasia’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWYpXfAzbrc When Dmitry tells Anya a childhood memory, they both realize that she is the Grand Duchess Anastasia after all.Did we leave out your favorite contemporary duet? Let us know in the comments below...
[post_title] => 15 Of Our Favorite Contemporary Romantic Duets [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 15-of-our-favorite-contemporary-romantic-duets [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-23 09:21:18 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-23 13:21:18 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=30353 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 8 [filter] => raw ) [16] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 30339 [post_author] => 395 [post_date] => 2018-03-22 11:08:50 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-22 15:08:50 [post_content] => It’s hard to imagine your favorite musical theatre star anywhere but filling an entire theatre with their resounding voice, but even top-notch talent had to start somewhere. Before they were forcing audiences to their feet, these stars were finding their footing as kids and teenagers. Here are our favorite childhood performances from our favorite Broadway superstars:1. Wesley Taylor in ‘Footloose’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FX-4G4GVTk Wesley Taylor may be currently causing trouble as Plankton in “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical,” but once upon a time, he was playing the role of Wren in his high school production of “Footloose.” In this clip, he releases the footage of him singing “I Can’t Stand Still” as a teen before completely rocking the song at 54 Below. Note how Taylor is able to laugh at his not-so-smooth transition between his lines and his song. Hey, we’ve all been there.2. Josh Groban, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5RIQg57rpw&t=2s This production of “Fiddler on the Roof” looks like any other high school show — if, you know, if they all starred vocal angel Josh Groban as Tevye. YouTube has a handful of clips from this 1999 production if your heart isn’t fully melted after watching him dance around the stage in “If I Were a Rich Man.”3. Laura Osnes, ‘Peter Pan’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d0au_qHM7U We all thought we had an insider’s look at the beginnings of Laura Osnes’ career as we watched her climb her way to the top in “Grease: You’re the One That I Want.” But this clip rewinds a bit further to Osnes’ performance as Peter in “Peter Pan.”4. Laura Benanti, ‘The Sound of Music’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5Y1cAte4Nk At age 19, Laura Benanti took over the role of Maria in the Broadway revival of “The Sound of Music” after Rebecca Luker left the show. Benanti became Luker’s understudy after attending New York University for only two weeks.5. Anna Kendrick, ‘High Society’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pp1D5T-Ie0 At age 12, Anna Kendrick was nominated for a Tony Award in 1998 for her performance as Dinah Lord in “High Society” — and you can see why. She commands attention onstage and is a total icon in her ballerina costume.6. Jeremy Jordan, ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edK7mdpuDdM In this clip, Jeremy Jordan shows off his classic belt in “Chateau D’If” in Ithaca College’s production of “The Count of Monte Cristo.” Also, though the clip below isn’t technically from when Jordan was a kid, he does do a pretty hilarious reenactment of his college audition and his accompanying nerves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWZNLa0M0Nw7. Ben Platt, ‘Les Misérables’ and ‘Mame’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v93UnWS0d98 TINY BEN PLATT! In this clip, Platt (billed as “Benjamin Platt”) wins hearts as 10-year-old Patrick Dennis in the 2004 Hollywood Bowl production of “Mame.” Below, Platt becomes less tiny (but just as adorable) as he sings “Bring Him Home” in the Kidz Theater’s 2012 spring productuction of “Les Misérables.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4dOp6_yzNk8. Lea Michele, ‘Les Misérables’
https://youtu.be/Aerh0i7JUgI Lea Michele seemed destined for stardom at a young age, starring as young Cosette at age 9 in “Les Misérables.” There is nothing miserable about her performance of “Castle on a Cloud” on “I’m a Kid & Already a Star!” As Michele told Nylon magazine, “I was a weird kid. I was eight years old saying, ‘I don’t want a day off. I’d like to work every day, please.’”9. Nick Jonas, ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uulUSG97dU It’s impossible not to “aww” out loud at 9-year-old Nick Jonas leading the cast of “Beauty and the Beast” in the song “Someday” from “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at the annual Gypsy of the Year competition.10. Natalie Weiss, ‘Les Misérables’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyKLoZ7Tf4Q In this clip, 8-year-old Natalie Weiss is literally every theatre kid since the beginning of time as she sings “On My Own” to her sick mother as her dad accompanies her on piano. Weiss has a great sense of humor about this performance, urging viewers to “notice the shoulder shaking, fake vibrato, committed acting and amazing pitchiness.” Check out Weiss tackle this song again in 2011 below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lzRHU9r-SsWhich star performance was your favorite? Let us know in the comments below...
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If you haven't seen these creators, I have put the URL for their channels in their description. Add your favourite channels below! [post_title] => Best Musical Theatre Youtube Channels [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => best-musical-theatre-youtube-channels [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-06-06 04:01:09 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-06-06 08:01:09 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=30208 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [18] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 30092 [post_author] => 1477 [post_date] => 2018-03-17 18:22:28 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-17 22:22:28 [post_content] => From Millie Dillmount to Princess Fiona, this Broadway star has done it all. Which of her roles most suits you? (DISCLAIMER: Every one involves lots and lots of tap dancing.) [post_title] => Quiz: Which Sutton Foster Are You? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => quiz-which-sutton-foster-are-you [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-17 18:22:28 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-17 22:22:28 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?post_type=snax_quiz&p=30092 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => snax_quiz [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [19] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29907 [post_author] => 1294 [post_date] => 2018-03-17 11:24:35 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-17 15:24:35 [post_content] => I know I'm obsessed with the Tony Awards. I am self-aware of my that I am strangely obsessed with the most prestigious award in my biggest obsession (musicals in case you didn't know). I, personally, really enjoy the direction of shows and I am jealous of good dancers. But hey! You have skills! What Tony Award will you win? [post_title] => Quiz: Which Tony Award Will You Win? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => quiz-which-tony-award-will-you-win [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-17 11:24:35 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-17 15:24:35 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?post_type=snax_quiz&p=29907 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => snax_quiz [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [20] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29278 [post_author] => 1409 [post_date] => 2018-03-14 23:47:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-15 03:47:36 [post_content] => A musical based on a myth. Are you Orpheus? Eurydice? Or maybe Hades? [post_title] => Quiz: Which 'Hadestown' Character Are You? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => quiz-which-hadestown-character-are-you [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-14 23:47:47 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-15 03:47:47 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?post_type=snax_quiz&p=29278 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => snax_quiz [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [21] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29557 [post_author] => 1497 [post_date] => 2018-03-14 16:56:02 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-14 20:56:02 [post_content] => In an age of great musicals, there are plenty of options for a good high school show. This quiz can help you narrow it down. [post_title] => Quiz: What Is Your Ideal High School Show? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => quiz-what-is-your-ideal-high-school-show [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-14 16:56:02 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-14 20:56:02 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?post_type=snax_quiz&p=29557 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => snax_quiz [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [22] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29755 [post_author] => 1294 [post_date] => 2018-03-14 16:51:33 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-14 20:51:33 [post_content] => I've made a series a lists for people to show what winners of the Tony Award for Best Musical they like and don't like to get an average form what people's favourite is. However, I see comments on Facebook saying I shouldn't restrict it to just Best Musical winners. BUT SINCE I'VE ALREADY WRITTEN OUT THE RULES FOR HOW THEY WORK this is for the people who want their musicals that didn't win Best Musical. I've already put some of the people's favourite down below but what do you think was robbed? [post_title] => Best Musicals That Didn't Win Best Musical [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => best-musicals-that-didnt-win-best-musical [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-22 19:37:32 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-22 23:37:32 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=29755 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [23] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29789 [post_author] => 440 [post_date] => 2018-03-14 14:14:27 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-14 18:14:27 [post_content] => Welcome back! If you missed Part 1 of this series, about the early stages of organizing a school production, be sure to check it out here. Once you’ve chosen a script, assembled your team, held auditions and cast your show, you’re ready to move on to the second stage: rehearsals. Here are six things to consider when moving through the rehearsal process:.1. Decide on a Performance Date
Choose the dates and times of your show as soon as possible and lock them down. Have your administration consult and approve the show dates to ensure they don’t overlap with major school events.
2. Pick a Location
As soon as you have determined the date of your production, book a space, whether it’s your school’s stage or a public theatre. The earlier you do this, the better chance you have of avoiding conflicts. If you are unable or choose not to use your school auditorium, call a few local venues to get pricing. Always clarify what’s included in the rental, such as lighting and soundboards.
Once you have secured your location, book rentals for items the site does not have, such as extensions for the stage, lighting and sound equipment and wireless microphones. It’s also wise to book any rentals for costumes or set pieces as early as possible to avoid disappointment and last-minute scrambling.
Be sure to call back to confirm all bookings a month before your production, and call again the week before the show to verify delivery or pick-up times.
3. Find a Rehearsal Space
In a school setting, rehearsal space can be hard to come by. If your school has a designated theatre, that makes things less complicated — just book that out for your rehearsals. But if your stage is in a shared space, such as the cafeteria, the options to rehearse could be minimal. An empty classroom can work if your stage space is unavailable. Just use masking tape to mark the stage area on the floor.
Be sure to book your rehearsal spaces in advance with your office assistants or the administration.
4. Create a Schedule
Meet with your creative team and discuss which days work best for rehearsals. Before- or after-school rehearsals are your best bet in schools with staggered lunch hours. Elementary schools with lunch recess can usually swing a short lunchtime rehearsal, but otherwise, it’s best to schedule them outside the regular school day. Don’t forget to schedule rehearsals for dance and vocals if you are working on a musical, and always leave room for a few extra practices, just in case.
A sample schedule might look something like this:
- Tuesday, March 3: Scenes 1–3, stage
- Thursday, March 5: Hand Jive dance rehearsal, drama room
- Tuesday, March 10: Scenes 4–6, stage
- Thursday, March 12: Vocals, whole cast, drama room
- Tuesday, March 24: Rehearsal for Sandy, Rizzo, Frenchy, Marty and Jan only
- A first read-through
- The date that lines must be memorized by
- Cast photo day
- Tech rehearsals
- Dress rehearsals
- Performance dates
5. Facilitate the Rehearsal
When rehearsal days begin, being organized is the most important thing you can do to ensure they are as productive as possible. Stress to your students from the beginning the importance of being on time and prepared with their script, a pencil and a water bottle for all regular rehearsals.
Much like class, take attendance at the start. If students miss too many rehearsals without a legitimate reason, it’s time to have a meeting. My rule has always been that actors cannot be absent from more than three rehearsals without a good reason, because it’s unfair to them and other members of the production.
After attendance, have someone facilitate the all-important physical and vocal warm-ups. This ensures high-quality performances and helps avoid injuries.
During rehearsal, make certain that both you and your students mark down blocking, cues and other notes in your scripts. Some teachers prefer to determine the blocking as they go, but if you’re new to directing, it’s best to work it out ahead of time. You can always tweak and change things at rehearsal, if necessary.
6. Consult With the Creative Team
While rehearsals are running, it’s wise to have your creative team working as well. Meet with them ahead of time to review ideas for costumes, props and sets so that once rehearsal time comes, they’ll have the materials they need to get to work right away.
If you have a student designing light cues, he or she should be at rehearsals observing the structure of the scenes. Stage managers should also attend all rehearsals, making notes and organizing the props as they go onstage and offstage in each scene
There are a lot of balls to juggle during the rehearsal process, and staying organized is key. Don’t be afraid to delegate and give your team various responsibilities. When cast and crew members feel involved, they’ll bond and everyone will feel dedicated to the success of the production.
Check back soon for our third and final installment of this series, which will discuss what to consider when moving into the production stage.
What tips would you give someone organizing and running rehearsals for their school production? Let us know in the comments below...
[post_title] => How To Organize A School Production Part 2: Rehearsals [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => how-to-organize-a-school-production-part-2-rehearsals [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-14 14:14:27 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-14 18:14:27 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=29789 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 1 [filter] => raw ) [24] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29387 [post_author] => 1294 [post_date] => 2018-03-13 14:17:12 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-13 18:17:12 [post_content] => After voting on the best new and revival musicals of the 2000's, the 1990s wants theatre nerds to vote on the best new musicals. Eligible musicals follow these 2 rules: 1. The musical must've won the Tony Award for Best Musical 2. That musical must've won that award during the 1990 Understand? Good. [post_title] => Vote For The Best Musical Of The 1990s! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => vote-for-the-best-musical-of-the-1990s [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-13 14:17:12 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-13 18:17:12 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=29387 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [25] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29503 [post_author] => 1409 [post_date] => 2018-03-12 18:02:58 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-12 22:02:58 [post_content] => Are you In the Heights, Hamilton, 21 Chump Street, or Bring it On? [post_title] => Quiz: Which Lin Manuel Miranda Musical Are You? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => which-lin-manuel-miranda-musical-are-you [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-12 18:31:14 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-12 22:31:14 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?post_type=snax_quiz&p=29503 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => snax_quiz [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [26] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29279 [post_author] => 1409 [post_date] => 2018-03-12 17:53:13 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-12 21:53:13 [post_content] => Are you the geeky Christine? Or the popular Jake? Maybe you're Rich or Michael? You could be the squip. [post_title] => Quiz: Which "Be More Chill" Character Are You? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => quiz-which-be-more-chill-character-are-you [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-09-21 10:51:10 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-09-21 14:51:10 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?post_type=snax_quiz&p=29279 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => snax_quiz [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [27] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29592 [post_author] => 736 [post_date] => 2018-03-12 10:01:13 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-12 14:01:13 [post_content] => If you’re a kid who wants to try your hand at performing a lead role in a musical, you don’t have to wait for a production of “Annie” or “Oliver” to come along. Here are some lesser-known yet meaty musical theatre roles that you can try on for size:1. Jacqueline Bouvier and Lee Bouvier in ‘Grey Gardens’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqsjnkEHecc This musical is based on the historical documentary that gave an inside peek into the lives of “Big” and “Little” Edie Beale, the eccentric relatives of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. These two roles are perfect for pint-sized girls with big voices and some dance skills.2. The Little Boy in ‘Ragtime’
https://youtu.be/UwXJr6PAqt0 “Ragtime” is a very timely, historical piece that is not only a great introduction into early 20th century American history, but also the people, lifestyle and immigrant experience. The Little Boy in this show serves as the narrator and has some fantastic scenes. Only minimal singing skills are required.3. Young Jane in ‘Jane Eyre’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4jxLtuzdLc&app=desktop This musical is perfect for any school learning about classic literature or significant historical periods. The role of Jane should be played by a young girl with a stellar voice and acting chops.4. Tootie, Esther, Agnes and Rose in ‘Meet Me In St. Louis’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uTm_1I6d2w This show was originally an MGM musical that came to fame in 1944 because of its leading lady, Judy Garland. It showcases the St. Louis World Fair of 1904 and the sisters of the Smith family learning about life and love. This classic American musical features four great roles for girls of varying ages. Most should be good singers and actors with some dance skills.5. Dinah Lord In ‘High Society’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pp1D5T-Ie0 “High Society” is a fun musical comedy that revolves around a high-society woman, Tracy Lord, whose impending marriage is spoiled by her ex-husband and the resulting shenanigans. Anna Kendrick got her start playing Dinah, a sassy, scene-stealing kid. This role requires someone who can both sing and act very well.6. Susan Walker in ‘Miracle on 34th Street’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3_CJIo04qc Based on the movie with the same name, this show features Susan Walker, a terrific role for a girl with a heart of gold who is a good actress and singer. Meredith Willson (“The Music Man”) wrote the music and lyrics, which means this character has some catchy tunes to sing. And, of course, this musical is perfect during the holidays.7. Tina in ‘Ruthless’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAgyU2qjSdI Tina Demark is a sassy, brassy and talented 8-year-old in this show who declares she was “born to entertain.” This starring role is for someone who isn’t afraid to sing to the rafters and show off her belt. Current Broadway and TV star Laura Bell Bundy got her start in this role.8. Jason in ‘Falsettos’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1b50AVDiec The character of Jason is perfect for a budding teenage boy who is also a solid actor and singer. The harmonies and rhythms in this show are rough, so it’s imperative to be a solid musician with a good ear.Which roles for children do you want to play? Let us know in the comments below...
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via GIPHY There are a variety of female characters, each with a well-developed story arc. They each have their reasons for wanting to be writers and reporters and their own set of challenges to overcome in addition to the central issue of gender politics of the newsroom. The women take center stage, playing characters with substance and depth, reaching beyond the standard role of the love interest. There are even a few real-life figures that show up as characters, including famed writer and filmmaker Nora Ephron, played by Grace Gummer, Meryl Streep’s daughter.2. Interesting Plot Lines
via GIPHY There is a vast assortment of content to choose from when it comes to plot. While the series carries the main thread of the women fighting to become writers through the entire season, each episode has several subplots running alongside it. The women learn to navigate affairs of the heart, sexual freedom, familial pressures, personal goals and societal expectations of marriage and a woman’s place, just to name a few. The variety in plotlines certainly keeps the pace moving, making it perfect for the plot of a stage show.3. Historical Significance
via GIPHY The rising women’s movement isn’t the only historically significant moment on the show. “Good Girls Revolt” doesn’t shy away from the critical issues of the time — it leans into them. The Vietnam War is one of the historical events expertly woven in, with one of the women trying to reach her husband who is serving in the military and another trying to help a soldier struggling to adapt to civilian life due to PTSD.4. Swoon-Worthy Costumes
via GIPHY The vintage beauty of “Good Girls Revolt” is similar to that of the costume work on “Mad Men” and historic Tony Award-winning shows such as “Hairspray.” It’s any costume designer’s dream. From wild-child hippie Patti to straight-laced chic Jane and sweet, classic Cindy, the characters provide a style smorgasbord.5. Transferable Sets
via GIPHY New York City provides the backdrop, with most of the series taking place on the streets, the apartments of the female characters and the magazine office. Translating these types of settings to the stage has been done before and could certainly be done again with the right team and creativity.6. Timely Issues
via GIPHY The title alone suggests the focus of the show is feminist issues, which would be enough to make it relevant to today’s viewers. But there is so much more than that. Throughout the series, plotlines address issues of gender inequality, racial discrimination, women in roles of power, the choice between career and marriage, sexual harassment in the workplace and support for veterans with PTSD. The show strikes a good balance of bringing them to light in a way that is compelling without seeming preachy.7. Musical Potential
via GIPHY With the show set in 1969, the choices for musical style are vast given the musical influences of the 1960s and 1970s. The possibility of the Lin-Manuel Miranda “Hamilton” approach would lend itself nicely to this show, pairing each character with an artist or style of music that fits their personality. For example, free-spirited and rebellious Patti Robinson’s songs could be written with a Janis Joplin influence. On top of being a whole lot of fun to watch, “Good Girls Revolt” brings a slew of relevant topics to the table. While some of the details have changed, many of these issues remain a part of society’s social and political landscape, and what better way to open the floor for conversation than through the arts? So Mr. Miranda, if you’re listening, I think I’ve found your next show. 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[post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => quiz-which-romantic-musical-tells-your-love-story [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-07 13:06:46 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-07 18:06:46 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=29204 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 5 [filter] => raw ) [31] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29157 [post_author] => 1471 [post_date] => 2018-03-06 10:31:40 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-06 15:31:40 [post_content] => If the following memes make you laugh (or sigh, or roll your eyes, or begin weeping uncontrollably), there is a good chance that YOU might be a bona fide theatre geek! [post_title] => 17 Hilarious Audition Memes Only Theatre Geeks Will Understand [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 17-hilarious-audition-memes-theatre-geeks-will-understand [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-06 11:00:31 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-06 16:00:31 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=29157 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [32] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29097 [post_author] => 1456 [post_date] => 2018-03-04 13:11:33 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-04 18:11:33 [post_content] => Choose between your favorite musical actors! [post_title] => Who is the best musical actor [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => best-musical-actor [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-04 13:11:33 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-04 18:11:33 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?post_type=snax_poll&p=29097 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => snax_poll [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [33] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29052 [post_author] => 1294 [post_date] => 2018-03-01 22:41:59 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-02 03:41:59 [post_content] => When it comes to a word to word to proceed after "musical", the word "comedy" fits the roll very well. Most musicals, despite their seriousness, usually still have a sense of humour. So, what is the funniest musical for you? Add it below! [post_title] => Funniest Broadway Musicals Ever! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => funniest-broadway-musicals-ever [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-05-23 16:19:50 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-05-23 20:19:50 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=29052 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 1 [filter] => raw ) [34] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29020 [post_author] => 639 [post_date] => 2018-02-27 10:15:21 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-02-27 15:15:21 [post_content] => There are some amazing contemporary shows on Broadway at the moment, from “Dear Evan Hansen” to “Hamilton.” However, there are plenty of fantastic shows that never make it to the Great White Way. Thankfully, these contemporary Off-Broadway hits do create cast recordings.Here are 10 of the best contemporary Off-Broadway albums:
1. ‘Tick, Tick...Boom!’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8Ii2RvqpFs Probably one of the more well-known Off-Broadway recordings, “Tick, Tick...Boom!” is an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson. It tells the story of Larson as a struggling composer before he wrote “Rent.” He initially performed the score in a solo show in the ‘90s, but after his death, the show played Off-Broadway in 2001 with a three-person cast. Bonus Track: At the end of the cast recording, there is a song that is not featured in the show that is sung by Larson himself. Try not to get chills. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp9qFaT5UX82. ‘Daddy Long Legs’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FrKcN31RgY Based on the 1912 novel of the same name by Jean Webster, this musical tells the story of an orphan with a mysterious benefactor. The score for this show is sweet and charming, and the plot is great for those who love a good old-fashioned love story (think “Jane Eyre” and Jane Austen). This is a more classical musical done right.3. ‘Hadestown’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Ehditln-4 This show ran Off-Broadway in 2016 at the New York Theatre Workshop. With a book and score by Anaïs Mitchell, the story revolves around the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. This bluegrass and soulful score hits all the right notes and beautifully tells this tragic tale. If you are a fan of “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812,” you’ll recognize the names Rachel Chavkin, the director, and Amber Gray, who starred as Persephone. Though this show is currently shelved, many hope it will make its way to Broadway soon. Bonus Track: Much of this score is upbeat, but this love ballad is one of the most entrancing songs in the show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HXxrtSdFjc4. ‘Bare’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w75MqtcU_EU This original musical tells the story of two gay students struggling to cope in Catholic school. Their story parallels the play their school is putting on, “Romeo and Juliet.” This pop opera is gritty, emotional and thought-provoking. Bonus Track: Give this a listen if you wanted a snippet of “Romeo and Juliet” in song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egE8W0QMPpI5. ‘Dogfight’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9UeT5ANT6o Based off the movie by the same name, this musical played Off-Broadway at the Second Stage Theater in 2012. The music for this show is composed by a little duo called Pasek and Paul (“Dear Evan Hansen,” “La La Land,” “The Greatest Showman”). This contemporary musical follows a group of friends serving in Vietnam. Also featured is Derek Klena before he was in “Anastasia.” With a killer cast and amazing music, this is a great musical that fell through the cracks after its short stint Off-Broadway.6. ‘Be More Chill’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B8IZjdxZUI&list=PLH1lW2s3fZcNUuiinPaVDRbkwumnKlhHi&index=21 Based on the book of the same name by Ned Vizzini, this contemporary musical ran in 2015 at the Two River Theater in Riverbank, New Jersey. Though not officially Off-Broadway, this musical did receive a cast album and gained a bit of a cult following since its run. This is not your average musical, with a story about teenagers trying to fit in and a crazy robotic pill that has the ability to make you cool. Bonus Track: Performed by George Salazar, “Michael in the Bathroom” is one of the best tracks from the show, embodying all the anxieties of wanting to fit in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-lryY9L3h47. ‘A New Brain’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mem3Xr6PMVI&index=7&list=PLNXSK9RU25shAL_WzlNnSI2POdlDLwRzB This autobiographical musical first premiered Off-Broadway in 1998 and was revived at the New York City Center with Jonathan Groff in 2015. With its book, lyrics and music by William Finn, this musical tells the story of Finn as a struggling songwriter when he is suddenly told he may die if he doesn’t have brain surgery. The story is both gripping and funny, while the music is just beautiful. This one is definitely worth a listen if you love “Falsettos” or “Tick, Tick...Boom!”8. ‘Fortress of Solitude’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfexFNcCHR0 This musical had a short stint at the Public Theater back in 2014. Based on the novel by Jonathan Lethem, this musical is a coming-of-age story about two boys growing up in Brooklyn. Chronicling the boys’ lives from the ‘70s to the ‘90s, Michael Friedman’s score includes R&B, hip-hop and contemporary tunes. This musical will make you smile, dance and cry, so listen at your own risk. Bonus Track: All songs from this show are amazing, but the finale is probably one of the most well-known from this musical. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02QaElirH1Y9. ‘Heathers’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQOoTX1Nxx8 Of course this list would be incomplete without this angsty teenage musical. Opening Off-Broadway in 2014, this beloved ‘80s movie-turned-musical gained a huge following. From the shoulder pads to the catchy score by Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy (“Legally Blonde”), this musical is definitely to die for. With “Mean Girls” opening on Broadway soon, maybe there is hope for the original mean girls to follow.10. ‘The Last Five Years’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzGPx0W04YI Shockingly, this fan favorite has never had a Broadway run. With music by Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown (“Parade,” “The Bridges of Madison County”), this musical tells the story of an ill-fated couple. The story is told out of sequence, so you see all the stages of this couple’s relationship over the five years they were together. Bonus Track: Though this is about an ill-fated couple, this is a very uplifting finale and one of the best songs in the show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0REONBuEad0Bonus Album: ‘21 Chump Street’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvK00CMqG-g Even if you like listening to Off-Broadway musicals and are a huge Lin-Manuel Miranda fan, this musical may have been off your radar. This 15-minute musical, based on an episode from the podcast “This American Life,” was showcased at the Brooklyn Academy of Music back in 2014. The story revolves around an undercover police officer and a high school student who sold her drugs. Anthony Ramos starred as the lead next to Lindsay Mendez, and though this musical is short, the story and music really pack a punch. It’s definitely worth a listen for true crime lovers and Miranda fans.Which Off-Broadway musical recording is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below...
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1. ‘Mary Page Marlowe’ by Tracy Letts
Emmy-winning actor Tatiana Maslany (“Orphan Black”) will be found in the Off-Broadway premiere of a recent play by the author of “August: Osage County.” Maslany is one of five actors who will portray Marlowe at different points in the character’s life. Previews begin June 19.
2. ‘Yerma’ by Federico García Lorca
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVwX8HIU8XU Starring Billie Piper (“Doctor Who,” “Penny Dreadful”), this Simon Stone production of García Lorca’s play is transferring to New York. The play is about a childless mother desperate to have children. Previews began March 23.3. ‘The Confessions of Lily Dare’ by Charles Busch
This comic melodrama is about a convent girl-turned-cabaret singer who then heads a string of brothels. It plays April 4 through April 29.
4. ‘The Metromaniacs’ by David Ives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsdzeB13NA4 When a poetry craze strikes Paris in 1738, aspiring poet Damis falls for the mysterious Meriadec, who turns out to be a man. Previews begin April 10.5. ‘Miss You Like Hell’ by Quiara Alegría Hudes and Erin McKeown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocii-UBe0rg Daphne Rubin-Vega (“Rent”) plays a mother and an undocumented immigrant who is on the verge of deportation. This show opened on March 20.6. ‘Mlima’s Tale’ by Lynn Nottage
Directed by Jo Bonney, this play is about a Kenyan elephant that is trapped in the worldwide ivory market. Previews began March 27.
7. ‘One Thousand Nights and One Day’ by Jason Grote and Marisa Michelson
This reimagining of “The Arabian Nights” examines Middle Eastern identity through a contemporary lens. It opens April 4.
8. ‘Pass Over’ by Antoinette Nwandu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW_FHrzzq_c A crossover between the Exodus story and “Waiting for Godot,” this play premiered last summer in Chicago. Previews begin June 2.9. ‘Regretting Almost Everything’ by Lauren Taslitz and Danny Ursetti
Contemporary musical theatre/cabaret icon Jeff Blumenkrantz and gang return to Feinstein’s/54 Below for the NYC premiere of a musical that looks at middle-age life. It opens April 12.
10. ‘The Seafarer’ by Conor McPherson
Sharky, an alcoholic, returns home to live with his blind brother, Richard. When old friends reconvene with them for Christmas Eve, eternal consequences commence. This Off-Broadway revival stars Matthew Broderick (“The Producers”) as the mysterious Mr. Lockhart. Previews began March 30.
11. ‘Secret Life of Humans’ by David Byrne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBnOaI93P3w The grandson of Dr. Jacob Bronowski discovers his grandfather’s secrets, echoing six millions years of history. Previews begin June 5.12. ‘Sugar in Our Wounds’ by Donja R. Love
James, a slave, and his family take in a brooding stranger who starts a romance with James. Previews begin May 22.
13. ‘Summer and Smoke’ by Tennessee Williams
Starring Barbara Walsh (“Falsettos”) and Hannah Elless (“Bright Star”), this Off-Broadway revival of Williams’ play is about a Mississippi minister’s daughter and her relationship with the neighborhood doctor. Previews begin April 11.
14. ‘This Ain’t No Disco’ by Stephen Trask, Peter Yanowitz and Rick Elice
This new musical from composer Stephen Trask (“Hedwig and the Angry Inch”) is about a group of drifters and dreamers trying to find their place in New York City nightlife in 1979. Previews begin June 29.
15. ‘Unexpected Joy’ by Bill Russell and Janet Hood
This new pop-rock musical is about three generations of female singers and their long-held tensions while meeting up in Cape Cod. Previews begin April 24.
16. ‘Daybreak’ by Joyce Van Dyke
Set across three eras, two female friends recount how they survived the Armenian genocide. Previews begin April 21.
What Off-Broadway shows are you excited for this season? Let us know in the comments below...
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