Broadway Theatre Project Worskshop at Bellevue College on January 30, 2010

Broadway Theatre Project faculty members Mary Walkley, Nancy Dussault, Val Mayer and Darren Gibson will present a workshop in voice technique, vocal performance, acting and dance at Bellevue College in Seattle on January 30, from 10 am to 5 pm. Students will rotate through classes with each faculty member, and also participate in a panel discussion. This event is open to the public and only costs $50! No preregistration necessary. Call 425-564-2538 for additional information. BTP Auditions will follow on January 31st at the same location. The photo is a candid of Nancy Dussault teaching voice at BTP during the summer session.

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Mandy Gonzalez Ends Her Run in "In The Heights"

Congratulations to Broadway Theatre Project alum Mandy Gonzalez as she completes her run in the Tony award-winning musical In The Heights. Mandy originated the role of Nina Rosario and will perform for the last time on January 31st. Mandy can also be seen in the upcoming film After.

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Taylor Trensch and "Spring Awakening"

Broadway Theatre Project alum Taylor Trensch is currently playing 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. Yes, that's him in the photo. Way to go, Taylor!

Broadway Theatre Project and "Billy Elliot"

The Tony award-winning musical Billy Elliot was recently named "Best Musical of the Decade" by Time magazine. What do Broadway Theatre Project and Billy Elliot have in common? The answer: BTP faculty members Joan Lader (Broadway vocal instructor, Grady Bowman (original Broadway company) and Ryan Kasprzak (current Chicago company) as well as alum Greg Graham (Broadway Dance Captain). You can see Ryan in the Chicago production beginning April 10, 2010. The photo is of Broadway Theatre Project alum and Faculty Member Grady Bowman with Billy Elliot's composer, Sir Elton John.

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Hayley Newton on BBC's "So You Think You Can Dance"

Broadway Theatre Project alum Hayley Newton continues her journey on the BBC version of So You Think You Can Dance! Although we can not vote in America, she is posting videos and you can follow her journey by becoming her fan on Facebook. Go Hayley!

Broadway Theatre Project and "Wonderland"

Broadway Theatre Project conducted the first workshop of the Frank Wildhorn work, Wonderland. Broadway Theatre Project Artistic Director Debra McWaters directed/choreographed the workshop and faculty members and apprentices performed. After seeing the original workshop at BTP, producer Judith Lisi picked up the show for production. Wonderland is currently playing at the Alley Theatre in Houston. The photo is of Eleisha Eagle as Alice in the Broadway Theatre Project Wonderland workshop.

Broadway Theatre Project Alum Katharine McPhee's Album "Unbroken" On Sale Today!

Broadway Theatre Project alum Katharine McPhee's album Unbroken has just been released! Get it on Amazon.com or iTunes today! Of her musical journey, Katharine says "It took me a long time to figure out where I wanted to go and be as an artist. I needed time to learn who I was as a musician." Well, take one listen to the song "Lifetime," which she cowrote with Boots Ottestad, and it will be obvious to you that she has definitely figured it out. Congrats to Katharine and Happy 2010 to all the BTP apprentices!