Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Broadway Theatre Project alums/faculty Ryan and Evan Kasprzak on "So You Think You Can Dance!"
Broadway Theatre Project alums Evan and Ryan Kasprzak are through to Vegas in the first round of So You Think You Can Dance on Fox! BTP dance faculty member Ryan wowed the judges with his choreography and fabulous use of a Whoopee cushion. Believe it. As anyone who has worked with him at BTP knows, Ryan brings the LOLs every time. Both Ryan and Evan are amazing dancers as well as people and we are definitely tuning in every week to see what happens! In the meantime, keep up with Ryan on his website ryankasprzak.com. Go Kasprzaks!!!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Broadway Theatre Project Alum Olli Haaskivi to Perform at D-Lounge Cabaret in NYC Tonight!
Broadway Theatre Project alum Olli Haaskivi performs tonight at The Happy Hour Salon at D-Lounge Cabaret in NYC. The Salon is a new works venue for a variety of genres, and performers working out new pieces, along with some newbies, some stories, some theatre.
Olli Haaskivi and Erin Mackey (the youngest Glinda ever in Wicked) will perform the music of rising star composer Adam Gwon (Ordinary Days, Fred Ebb Award, many upcoming regional productions).
D-Lounge is located at 101 East 15th Street, just East of Union Square. There is a $10 cover and a 2-drink minimum. Kudos, Olli!
Olli Haaskivi and Erin Mackey (the youngest Glinda ever in Wicked) will perform the music of rising star composer Adam Gwon (Ordinary Days, Fred Ebb Award, many upcoming regional productions).
D-Lounge is located at 101 East 15th Street, just East of Union Square. There is a $10 cover and a 2-drink minimum. Kudos, Olli!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Broadway Theatre Project Guest Artist Neil Patrick Harris to Host the Tony Awards!
June 7, on CBS, tune in to Broadway Theatre Project Guest Artist Neil Patrick Harris as he hosts the 2009 Tony Awards! Broadway Theatre Project alums will also be performing in numbers from such shows as: Billy Elliot, Shrek the Musical, West Side Story, Hair, 9 to 5: the Musical and more!
Neil Patrick Harris says: "The discipline of live theatre - doing the same perfect thing night after night, eight times a week - never ceases to amaze me. I'm truly honored to have been chosen as the Master of Ceremonies for this year's Tony Awards, and I hope to help provide a first-class evening for all."
Neil Patrick Harris says: "The discipline of live theatre - doing the same perfect thing night after night, eight times a week - never ceases to amaze me. I'm truly honored to have been chosen as the Master of Ceremonies for this year's Tony Awards, and I hope to help provide a first-class evening for all."
Kudos to all involved!
Broadway Theatre Project Associate Music Director Dave Clemmons Casting Upcoming Shows!
Casting Director and Broadway Theatre Project Associate Music Director Dave Clemmons keeps us informed about the goings at Clemmons Casting!
Dave will have upcoming classes in LA in New York, LA and Houston in June. Check out clemmonscasting.com or call 212.594.7434 for more information.
The following projects are currently auditioning or will be soon:
WONDERLAND
This new Frank Wildhorn musical will be directed by Gregory Boyd and choreographed by Emmy winner Marguerite Derricks. This is a new spin on the Lewis Carroll classic. Auditions are underway with final casting to be completed in June. WONDERLAND will open at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center in November for a 6 week run with a likely run at The Alley Theatre in Houston post the Tampa engagement with a potential Broadway or national tour scenario to follow.
101 DALMATIANS
This new musical based on the novel, will feature music by Styx lead singer Denis DeYoung and will be directed by 4 time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks. Choreography will be by Warren Carlysle. This project is currently auditioning and will complete casting in July with a year-long National Tour to follow which will include a stint at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York.
GRUMPY OLD MEN
It seems that this new musical based on the hit movie has now found 1 maybe 2 potential out of town developmental homes. Theatres and dates to be announced soon.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF starring Topol
This tour continues on and and will go out again for another year in the fall of '09 thru the '10 season. Look for required calls and new casting to take place in the late summer and fall.
SUPERSTAR
Ted Neeley and company will head out on tour again in the late fall after finishing it's current run late this spring. Look for casting for this project in the early fall.
WIZARD OF OZ
After a successful run throughout the states, including a stop at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden, this tour will close in the late spring and hit the road again in the fall. Look for casting throughout the summer.
I LOVE A PIANO
This Irving Berlin revue directed by Ray Roderick will play the road again in the fall. Casting is currently taking place.
CASA MANANA
Casting has just completed for Driving Miss Daisy, Always Patsy Cline and Little Shop. Look for casting for Sweeney Todd in the fall.
Dave will have upcoming classes in LA in New York, LA and Houston in June. Check out clemmonscasting.com or call 212.594.7434 for more information.
The following projects are currently auditioning or will be soon:
WONDERLAND
This new Frank Wildhorn musical will be directed by Gregory Boyd and choreographed by Emmy winner Marguerite Derricks. This is a new spin on the Lewis Carroll classic. Auditions are underway with final casting to be completed in June. WONDERLAND will open at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center in November for a 6 week run with a likely run at The Alley Theatre in Houston post the Tampa engagement with a potential Broadway or national tour scenario to follow.
101 DALMATIANS
This new musical based on the novel, will feature music by Styx lead singer Denis DeYoung and will be directed by 4 time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks. Choreography will be by Warren Carlysle. This project is currently auditioning and will complete casting in July with a year-long National Tour to follow which will include a stint at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York.
GRUMPY OLD MEN
It seems that this new musical based on the hit movie has now found 1 maybe 2 potential out of town developmental homes. Theatres and dates to be announced soon.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF starring Topol
This tour continues on and and will go out again for another year in the fall of '09 thru the '10 season. Look for required calls and new casting to take place in the late summer and fall.
SUPERSTAR
Ted Neeley and company will head out on tour again in the late fall after finishing it's current run late this spring. Look for casting for this project in the early fall.
WIZARD OF OZ
After a successful run throughout the states, including a stop at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden, this tour will close in the late spring and hit the road again in the fall. Look for casting throughout the summer.
I LOVE A PIANO
This Irving Berlin revue directed by Ray Roderick will play the road again in the fall. Casting is currently taking place.
CASA MANANA
Casting has just completed for Driving Miss Daisy, Always Patsy Cline and Little Shop. Look for casting for Sweeney Todd in the fall.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Open Call in NYC for "Dreamgirls" this Saturday, May 9!
Dreamgirls - Open Auditions
Production Contract Tour, Tier C $1,028/week minimum plus per diem.
Producer: Vienna Waits Productions, LLC; John Breglio
Music: Henry Krieger
Book/Lyrics: Tom Eyen
Director/Choreographer: Robert Longbottom
Co-Choreographer: Shane Sparks
Music Director: Sam Davis
Casting: Binder Casting
1st rehearsal: September 21, 2009. 1st performance: Early November 2009. Runs at NYC's Apollo Theatre, followed by Tour.
Show will be newly staged and choreographed for this US Tour.
Seeking for the US Tour:
Effie, Deena, Lorrell and Michelle: African American women, 20s. Seeking strong, dynamic singers.
When: Open Auditions (Equity/non):
Saturday, May 9, 2009
9 AM – Sign-in begins.
10 AM – Auditions begin.
11 AM – Sign-in ends.
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios
520 Eighth Avenue, 10th Floor
New York City
Notes/What to bring: The producer will run all aspects of this call. Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect, and no Equity Monitor will be provided.
Please prepare a brief standard R&B or gospel song that is appropriate to the character for which you are auditioning. Bring sheet music. A pianist will be provided.
Bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
Production Contract Tour, Tier C $1,028/week minimum plus per diem.
Producer: Vienna Waits Productions, LLC; John Breglio
Music: Henry Krieger
Book/Lyrics: Tom Eyen
Director/Choreographer: Robert Longbottom
Co-Choreographer: Shane Sparks
Music Director: Sam Davis
Casting: Binder Casting
1st rehearsal: September 21, 2009. 1st performance: Early November 2009. Runs at NYC's Apollo Theatre, followed by Tour.
Show will be newly staged and choreographed for this US Tour.
Seeking for the US Tour:
Effie, Deena, Lorrell and Michelle: African American women, 20s. Seeking strong, dynamic singers.
When: Open Auditions (Equity/non):
Saturday, May 9, 2009
9 AM – Sign-in begins.
10 AM – Auditions begin.
11 AM – Sign-in ends.
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios
520 Eighth Avenue, 10th Floor
New York City
Notes/What to bring: The producer will run all aspects of this call. Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect, and no Equity Monitor will be provided.
Please prepare a brief standard R&B or gospel song that is appropriate to the character for which you are auditioning. Bring sheet music. A pianist will be provided.
Bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Watch Broadway Theatre Project Alum and Faculty Member Josh Cooke in the "Scrubs" finale on ABC!
Broadway Theatre Project alum and Faculty Member Josh Cooke is on the finale of Scrubs this Wednesday, May 6th at 8pm on ABC! Josh tells us "I play a guy whose mother is diagnosed with Huntington's disease. Zach Braff tells me that there's a strong chance that I too may have it - but I decline to get tested. My mother and I are Zach's last patients, as the finale is Zach's (and most likely the entire shows') last episode." Congrats to you, Josh! You are a part of TV history! To find out more about the episode, visit abc.com.
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