Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Lie To Me, Monica Raymund!

Be sure to catch Broadway Theatre Project alum Monica Raymund on the hit series Lie To Me on FOX tomorrow night (Wednesday) at 9pm! In the show, Monica plays Ria Torres, the newest member of The Lightman Group, an agency run by Dr. Cal Lightman (played by the legendary Tim Roth) that assists federal law enforcement, government agencies and local police with their most difficult cases by being able to tell when an how people are lying. Fox.com describes Torres as "one of the few 'naturals' in the field of deception detection. She has a raw, untrained ability to read people that makes her a force to be reckoned with." If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch up on full episodes on www.fox.com/lietome or on www.hulu.com. Congrats to Monica!!!

Monday, March 30, 2009

Eleisha Eagle's Album

Did you know that Broadway Theatre Project alum and current Music Department Coordinator Eleisha Eagle has a new album out? It is called "Neither Here Nor There" and is fabulous. She is touring the country to promote it and might be playing a city near you! Visit www.eleishaeagle.com to buy the album and find out more about Eleisha and her tour.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Spotlight On...

The new "Spotlight On..." series will highlight a Broadway Theatre Project faculty member so you can get to know them a little bit better! First up: Deb McWaters!

Debra McWaters is the Artistic Director and a founder of Broadway Theatre Project. In addition to teaching master classes around the country, she is the author of a book on the Fosse style of dance, entitled The Fosse Style (available on Amazon), and has written the book, Musical Theatre Training: The Broadway Theatre Project Handbook to be published in May 2009. Deb works as choreographer for Ben Vereen's one-man shows, and recently served as the choreographer for the workshops of Frank Wildhorn's Broadway-bound musicals, Wonderland and Havana.

Deb's credits include... Assistant Choreographer: The Tony award-winning Broadway production of Fosse as well as the first National Tour, the London West End production and the European Tour; the Tony award-winning show, Chicago, Broadway production, Shubert Theatre; Chicago, two National Tours; Chicago, London, Australian and Viennese companies; Chicago, Encores!, New York City Center. National Tour: Applause, Papermill Playhouse. Associate Choreographer: Strings!, Encore Series at the New York City Center, The Look of Love, Roundabout Theatre Company, The Visit, the Goodman Theatre with Chita Rivera, Legends, Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, Suite Kander, Missouri State Ballet, Tonight at 8:30, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Caution: Side Effects, Melissa Thodos Dancers. Associate Director/ Choreographer: Broadway Under the Stars at Bryant Park. Deb was the Director/Choreographer of the 2002 through 2004 National/International companies as well as the Gateway Playhouse production of Fosse. She was Ann Reinking's associate for more than fifteen years and also served as Chair of the University of South Florida Dance Department.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Extraordinary at Joe's Pub Monday, March 30!

If you are in NYC, make sure you go see the musical Extraordinary this Monday night at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street, Between East 4th and Astor Place. Doors Open at 6pm, Concert at 7pm.

Music by Broadway Theatre Project alum David F.M. Vaughn and book and lyrics by Dante Russo.

For TKTS and INFO visit: www.joespub.com or
www.extraordinarythemusical.com

Friday, March 27, 2009

Good Morning America

Did you see BTP alums Josh Buscher and Pam Otterson performing "Cool" from the Broadway revival of West Side Story on GMA this morning? BTP Program Director Kim Slade did and said that they both looked amazing and that Pam danced "like a rock star!" Kudos to Pam and Josh!

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Save the Date

For the opening night of Hair on Broadway on Tuesday, March 31, featuring Broadway Theatre Project alums Megan Reinking, Michael James Scott and Jackie Burns. Congrats to Megan, Michael and Jackie!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

BTP Experience

Check out http://btpexperience.com in order to see our virtual mag and slide shows! (No, there is no www.) We have pics from several years!

Monday, March 23, 2009

Film Flam

Catch BTP alum and faculty member Josh Cooke on the big screen in this past weekend's #1 comedy, I Love You, Man, starring Paul Rudd, Rashida Jones and Jason Segel. You can also still see BTP alum and faculty member Patrick Wilson in the blockbuster hit movie Watchmen, in theatres now.

Friday, March 20, 2009

BTP Music Director in NYC

Broadway Theatre Project's Music Director and Co-founder Mary Walkley is in New York City this weekend teaching voice lessons. She still has a few slots left, so if you are interested, give her a call at 813-765-7939 or visit http://www.floridasings.com/ for more information.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

West Side Story

BTP also congratulates our own Director of the Acting Department Ron Piretti as he is the Fight Director for West Side Story! Congratulations, Ron! Ron teaches stage combat and acting all over the country, so keep an eye out here for his upcoming classes and check out www.ronpiretti.net for more info.

West Side Story

Tonight is opening night for West Side Story on Broadway featuring BTP alums Joshua Buscher, Pamela Otterson and Angelina Mullins. Congratulations Josh, Pam and Angelina!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Wonderland Reading March 20

On March 20th, BTP faculty member Frank Wildhorn’s latest musical, Wonderland, will have a reading in New York and is slated to debut in Tampa in November. Wonderland had its world premiere workshop during the 2007 session of Broadway Theatre Project. Numbers were choreographed and directed by Artistic Director Debra McWaters and presented in the Broadway Theatre Project performance. Producer Judith Lisi from the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center acquired the show after seeing the BTP workshop production of Wonderland.

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