Broadway Theatre Project Alum Adrienne Warren Cast in "Dreamgirls" National Tour!

Broadway Theatre Project alum Adrienne Warren will play Lorrell Robinson in the national tour of Dreamgirls, which premieres at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opens Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009. Dreamgirls will be a highlight of the Apollo Theater's 75th Anniversary celebration in 2009. To find out more about the production, visit broadwayworld.com.

Adrienne is currently understudying Dorothy in The Wiz with Broadway Theatre Project faculty member Herman Payne. To find our more about The Wiz, which runs through July 5, visit citycenter.org.

Congrats to Adrienne!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Evan Kasprzak in the Top 16 on "So You Think You Can Dance!"

Broadway Theatre Project alum Evan Kasprzak is wowing the judges weekly on Fox's hit show So You Think You Can Dance. This far, the judges have called him a "powerhouse" and "absolutely superb." Are you voting? Tune in to Fox Wednesday night at 8pm and don't forget to vote for Evan! For more info, check out fox.com/dance/. Go Evan!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Michael James Scott's "Fashionista Fridays" on BroadwayWorld TV!

Broadway Theatre Project alum and current star of Hair on Broadway Michael James Scott is now a true Fashionista! Haven't seen that side of him yet? Then be sure to tune in every month to BroadwayWorld TV's Fashionista Fridays! The first episode has Michael telling Stephanie J. Block from 9 to 5 he "needs more drama" as he helps her to pick out the perfect opening night outfit. Check out the fabulousness that is Michael James Scott here. And don't forget to tune in to future episodes! Congrats, Michael!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Patrick Heusinger Starring in Naked Angels' "Next Fall"

If you are in NYC this month, make sure to check out Broadway Theatre Project alum Patrick Heusinger in the Naked Angels production of Next Fall at Playwrights Horizons. Written by Naked Angels Artistic Director Geoffrey Nauffts, Next Fall is a New York Times Critic Pick, which reviewer Ben Brantley recommends "in large part to the easygoing chemistry between Mr. Breen’s funny, uptight Adam and Mr. Heusinger’s puppyish Luke." Brantley goes on to say that "much of this artful, thoughtful and very moving story of a gay couple agonizing over differences in their religious faiths proceeds with the stinging breeziness of a cosmopolitan comedy." So go see it already! The run has been so successful that it has been extended until July 5! Yay Paddy!
Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 416 West 42nd Street, (212) 279-4200.

Eleven Broadway Theatre Project Alums and Acting Department Director Ron Piretti are in Tony-Nominated Shows!

Eleven Broadway Theatre Project alums are currently performing in shows nominated for the 2009 Tony Awards, which will be broadcast this Sunday, June 7 on CBS! Alums and the show credits are as follows: Grady McLeod Bowman, Billy Elliot; Megan Reinking, Hair; Michael James Scott, Hair; Cameron Adams, Shrek the Musical; Sarah Jane Everman, Shrek the Musical; David Vaughn, Shrek the Musical; Josh Buscher, West Side Story; Pam Otterson, West Side Story; Angelina Mullins, West Side Story; Jessica Lea Patty, 9 to 5 and Brandi Wooten, 9 to 5. In addition, faculty member Ron Piretti is the Fight Director for West Side Story.

Tune into the Tony Awards this Sunday, June 7 on CBS to see our alums perform during the show! Congrats to all!