Broadway Theatre Project Announces New Program "BTP Comes To You!"

Playbill magazine calls BTP “the world’s most prestigious musical theatre arts education program for high school and college students” and Broadway Theatre Project alumni have appeared in more than 65 different shows on Broadway. And now, Broadway Theatre Project is offering an exciting new opportunity to bring BTP classes and faculty members to your university, high school or studio. Classes are offered in week-long, weekend or day sessions and various BTP faculty members will participate.

Students participating in BTP Comes to You workshops will also be considered for participation in the BTP 2010 summer session. Classes are custom-designed to fit the individual needs of the host organization.

Workshops offered include:

Musical Theatre Intensive

Acting Technique

Vocal Technique

Ballroom Dance

Fosse Style Dance

Rhythm Tap

Various other Dance Styles

Professional Audition Class

College Audition Preparation

Improvisational Comedy

Stage Combat

Writing for the Stage

Faculty bios and additional information on BTP is available at broadwaytheatreproject.com. Pricing is based on number of days, faculty members, and locations.

For more details on BTP Comes to You, please call 888-874-1764 or e-mail us at broadwaytp@aol.com.

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Paul Lima's Documentary "My Father's People"

Broadway Theatre Project alum Paul Lima debuts the documentary My Father's People, which he says "chronicles my struggle to obtain justice for my father in a foreign country and questions the role of the US government in handling cases where an American is killed on foreign soil. But more importantly, for our audience, this film gives a new positive vision to the meaning of justice in the world." To view the trailer and sign up for e-mail updates on the documentary, visit myfatherspeople.com.

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Evan Kasprzak Performing in Tampa on the "SYTYCD" Tour!

Broadway Theatre Project alum Evan Kasprzak performs in Tampa tonight as part of the So You Think You Can Dance tour. Of Tampa, Evan says "It is nice to be back in Tampa. I have spent many memory packed summers here, training at the Broadway Theatre Project. Bet you didn't know I learned some of my best moves in Tampa." Broadway Theatre Project Artistic Director Debra McWaters will be there with other BTP faculty members to cheer him on. To find out if the tour is headed to a city near you, visit ticketmaster.com. Congrats, Evan!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Phillip Attmore In The Top 20 on "So You Think You Can Dance!"

Broadway Theatre Project alum Phillip Attmore made it into the Top 20 dancers on So You Think You Can Dance on Fox! According to Fox, "for the first time ever, the Top 20 dancers will make their debut performances on So You Think You Can Dance: Meet The Top 20 airing Monday, Oct. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). This special episode will showcase each of the dancers in their own style and genre and will feature group numbers choreographed by some of America’s favorite choreographers. Additionally, viewers will get a chance to learn more about the dancers. Then at the end of the hour, judges Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and Adam Shankman will match the Top 20 with partners for the first performance show airing the following evening." For more information, visit fox.com. Congrats, Phillip!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Abigail Spencer on AMC's "Mad Men"

Tune in to AMC's hit show Mad Men to watch Broadway Theatre Project alum Abigail Spencer as Suzanne Farrell, a dance teacher and love interest for leading man Don Draper, played by Jon Hamm. For more on the show, visit amc.com. Nice job, Abby!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Katharine McPhee's Latest Single on iTunes!

Broadway Theatre Project alum Katharine McPhee has released her latest single "Had it All" on iTunes. The single is from her new album Unbroken, which will be available on Amazon January 5, 2010. You can pre-order the entire album now by visiting amazon.com. Congrats Kat!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Shea Sullivan and "A Christmas Carol" at Ford's Theatre

Fresh off her success at the New York Musical Theatre Festival with Andy Warhol Was Right, which she co-conceived and co-choreographed, Broadway Theatre Project alum Shea Sullivan sets her sights on A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre in D.C., opening November 23. Shea also continues to teach at Broadway Dance Center and produce theatre all over NYC! For more info, visit sheasullivan.com. Congrats, Shea!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Jessica Ferguson's Latest Single Now on iTunes!

Broadway Theatre Project alum Jessica Ferguson has released her latest single "Rockstar" and it is available on iTunes! You can also check out the video for the song on YouTube. Congrats, Jessica!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum LaQuet Sharnell Stars in "Memphis" on Broadway

Broadway Theatre Project alum LaQuet Sharnell shines in the new musical Memphis on Broadway! For more information, visit memphisthemusical.com. Congrats LaQuet!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Michael Covert Joins BTP Faculty Member Frank Wildhorn's "Bonnie & Clyde"

Broadway Theatre Project alum Michael Covert has begun rehearsals for Broadway Theatre Project faculty member Frank Wildhorn's newest musical Bonnie & Clyde, premiering at the La Jolla Playhouse November 10, 2009. Visit lajollaplayhouse.com for more information. Congrats Michael and Frank!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Miriam Baron at the Duplex in NYC October 19

Broadway Theatre Project alum Miriam Baron performs live at the Duplex in her first solo show in NYC on Monday, October 19 at 7pm. Visit theduplex.com for more information. Break big legs, Miriam!

Broadway Theatre Project Faculty Member Frank Wildhorn's "Wonderland" in Tampa

Rehearsals begin today for Broadway Theatre Project faculty member Frank Wildhorn's production of Wonderland, which 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. The current Broadway-bound production will open in previews at TBPAC on December 5, 2009. For more information, visit wonderlandthemusical.org.

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Evan Kasprzak Touring With "So You Think You Can Dance"

You watched Broadway Theatre Project alum Evan Kasprzak climb to the top three on the last season of FOX's So You Think You Can Dance (scroll down for more info on Evan's brother Ryan and fellow BTP alum Phillip Attmore) and now you can see Evan perform live in person on the So You Think You Can Dance tour this fall. Evan tells pantagraph.com: "The thought that I'm getting to tour the country doing what I absolutely most love doing ... and getting to share it with people ... that's just pretty amazing." For a list of cities and to buy tickets to the show, visit ticketmaster.com. Excellent work, Evan!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Taylor Trensch in the First National Tour of "Spring Awakening!"

Broadway Theatre Project alum Taylor Trensch is currently playing the vulnerable Moritz in the first national tour of the Tony award-winning production of Spring Awakening. Check out springawakening.com for more info on the tour. Well done, Taylor!

Broadway Theatre Project Faculty and Alums Cast in Broadway-Bound "The Addams Family!"

Broadway Theatre Project faculty member Terrence Mann and BTP alums Jessica Patty and Samantha Sturm have been cast in the Broadway production of The Addams Family, also starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth. According to playbill.com, "Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, the current fishbowl of The Little Mermaid, will become the haunted mansion of the new musical The Addams Family, the producers announced on July 22. The musical by Andrew Lippa, Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice will begin performances March 4, 2010, after a fall Chicago world premiere. The Addams Family, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will open on Broadway April 8, 2010." For more information, please visit theaddamsfamilymusical.com. Congrats to Terry, Jessica and Samantha!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum and Faculty Member Eleisha Eagle Gets Her Very Own "Day" in Austin, Texas!

The Austin Music Office has officially declared October 15, 2009 "Eleisha Eagle Day" in Austin! Eleisha, a Broadway Theatre Project alum and faculty member, will be performing that day at Austin's City Hall, at which point the mayor will make the proclamation. You can watch the whole event live at cityofaustin.org. For more information on Eleisha Eagle, including the just-added shows in Austin, Dallas and Los Angeles, visit eleishaeagle.com. Congrats Eleisha!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum and Faculty Member Monica Raymund on "Lie to Me"

If you haven't yet watched Broadway Theatre Project alum and faculty member Monica Raymund on FOX's Lie To Me Monday nights at 9pm, you are missing out on some great performances. Monica plays Ria Torres, "one of the rare 'naturals' in the field of deception detection, with a raw, untrained ability to read people. Lightman, played by Tim Roth, serves as a mentor to Torres while also envying her, as she was born with the same innate skills that took Lightman decades of training to attain." Sound interesting? Watch just one episode on fox.com and you'll be hooked. Kudos Monica!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Patrick Heusinger on CBS' "The Good Wife"

Tune in this Tuesday night at 10pm (or at least set your DVRs people!) for Broadway Theatre Project alum Patrick Heusinger's debut on the CBS hit The Good Wife, also starring Julianna Margulies and Josh Charles. Patrick was last seen on the small screen in 30 Rock and on Broadway in Fiddler on the Roof. For more info on The Good Wife, or to watch previous episodes, visit cbs.com. Way to go, Patrick!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Chase Brock's "American Sadness" Premieres Tonight in NYC

Tonight is the night! Broadway Theatre Project alum Chase Brock premieres the opening night of American Sadness by The Chase Brock Experience at the Abrons Art Center in NYC. New York Magazine describes Brock's choreography as "a witty Broadway sensibility with rock-and-roll zest." Find out for yourself by checking out the performances this weekend. American Sadness is set to singer, pianist and composer Gabriel Kahane's self-titled album, with set and costumes designed by Dane Laffrey, and lighting designed by Japhy Weideman. For more information, visit henrystreet.org or chasebrockexperience.com. Also, check out this fabulous video by NCITV on YouTube about Chase and The Chase Brock Experience. Congrats Chase!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum James Kinney and "Cross That River" in NYC

If you are in NYC from October 12-18, don't miss the Off-Broadway production of Cross That River during the New York Musical Theatre Festival. Broadway Theatre Project alum James Kinney is the associate choreographer of the new musical about "the sometimes tragic, sometimes humorous life and times of Blue, a run-away slave who escapes to Texas to become one of America’s first Black Cowboys." Visit nymf.org for more information. Way to go, James!

Broadway Theatre Project's Phillip Attmore and Ryan Kasprzak on Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" Update!

Broadway Theatre Project congratulates BTP alum Phillip Attmore and BTP alum/faculty member Ryan Kasprzak on their performances on FOX's So You Think You Can Dance. Though Ryan won't be continuing on the show, you can catch him in A Dance For Life and take classes from him in tap and theatre dance at Steps on Broadway in New York City. Check out stepsnyc.com for Ryan's full class schedule and keep tuning in to So You Think You Can Dance for more on Phillip! Nice work, guys!

Broadway Theatre Project Alums in the "In The Heights" First National Tour

Congrats to Broadway Theatre Project alums Kristina Fernandez and Natalie Caruncho as they head out this month on the first national tour of the Broadway smash In the Heights! To find out if the tour is headed to your city, visit intheheightsthemusical.com. Yay Kristina and Natalie!

Broadway Theatre Project Alum and Faculty Member Ryan Kasprzak creates "A Dance For Life"

Check out the video A Dance for Life to help raise money for Dancers Responding to AIDS, choreographed by Broadway Theatre Project alum and faculty member Ryan Kasprzak and performed by so many BTP alum and faculty members, we can't list them all here! Kudos to everyone involved and especially Ryan for making it all happen! For more information, visit dradance.org.