59 stories by "Broadway's Backbone"
In this episode Keenah Armitage began her career as a modern dancer, performed on Broadway and at Radio City, and now is a thriving success coach. With the goal of eradicating the term 'star…
In this episodeKatrina Yaukey of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812,is a quadruple threat, having made a Broadway career singing, dancing, acting and playing instruments which she …
In this episodeSchool of Rock'sJay Gill and Wagner Professor Alan Smith share their insights of beingon the fronts lines with a Broadway ensemble member. Being a dresser is so much more than…
In this episodeBroadway's Beth Johnson Nicely was just thrust back into the audition world after the closing of Something Rotten, but with her tap shoes in hand she isforever moving forward.…
In this episodeAdam Perry of the Public's Joan of Arc Into the Firegrew up in the rural mountains of conservative Tennessee, where he learned how to hide his true self. Since then, he's rein…
IN TRANSIT'sNicholas Ward made his Broadway debut in his mid-30s in ON THE TOWN and now has a featured role in the a cappella musical, where he is the foundation of the chord. Growing up in …
In this episode Asolo Rep's Miss Adelaide, Veronica J Kuehn, has currently given up her gypsy robe for a mink stole in 'Guys and Dolls'. She sacrificed walking on graduation to make her Broa…
In this episode Todd Anderson began is career with Twyla Tharp, made his Broadway debut with Hugh Jackman, and then went on to cover 36 tracks in 4 different companies as Wicked'suniversal s…
In this episode Wes Pope amp Richie Mastascusa have performed on Broadway, the West End, and at Radio City Music Hall. They've graced the silver screen and television in everything from Gap …
In this episode Broadway's Michael Cusumano won the World's top medal for ballet at the age of 14 in Bulgaria, and at 15 was the youngest company member of ABT. In this episode, Michael talk…
The Legendary Chita Rivera got her musical theatre start at the age of 17 on the 1st national tour of 'Call Me Madam' and every step since then has paved the way to making herCarnegie Hallde…
In this episode Wicked's Jerad Bortz has lit up the Gershwin stage for 11 years and has the attitude of, 'I get to do this everyday' and shares that experience with his cast and audience. Af…
In this episode Janelle A. Robinson trained in opera but always had a love for musical theatre. She has cake walked to Can't Help Loving that Man and gave out letters in Supercalifragilistic…
Kinky Boots' Nathan Peck gives an honest take on the reality of aging as a dancer, the toll injuries take on the mind not just the body, and the sadness one feels when one just cant do what …
In this episodeOn Your Feet'sDavid Baida- If you were to combinephrases like'Slow and steady wins the race,''Don't give up on your dreams,' 'Perseverance is the key,'you'd find the career of…
In this episode Susann Fletcher- a whore for Tommy Tune, a Stripper for Jerome Robbins, and a damsel in distress in Bloodsucking Pharoahs in Pittsburgh. She has enough career stories to fill…
Earlier this month, BroadwayWorld announced the results for our first annual Broadway's Backbone Best Musical Ensemble Award, which went to the company of Allegiance. Darren Lee accepted the…
In this episode Elma Linz Kanefieldis the only exclusive psychotherapist dealing specifically with the performing artist in New York City. She created the counseling services at Juilliard 30…
In this episodeBroadway Costume Designer Gregg Barnes- In order for the ensemble to finish the storytelling, they need certain tools, and costumes are one of them. Two-time Tony-winning cost…
In this episode Tripp Hanson is currently in Act 2 of his career, and he sees the possibility of there being four. Tripp started as a street performer, landed on Broadway, toured with Tommy …
In this episodeBroadways Scott Barnhardt- Scott was saying Hello years before Adele. As a self-proclaimed theatre nerd, this Book of Mormonoriginal cast member discusses the differences betw…
In this episode Susan Stroman maybe the most awarded female directorchoreographer in history, but it is her truth as an artist that has made her work ever-evolving. She deservedly has receiv…
In this episodeSean Palmer- Before he was Prince Eric he was swinging and dancing Fosse, Cilento, and Blankenbuehler. Sean shares how to survive a face plant, find your magic, and cometo ter…
In this episodeWaitress'Lorin Latarro- as choreographer of Broadway's Waitress', Lorin is serving as her main course storytelling through movement that is organic andinventive. As an artist,…
In this episodeBroadway's Mary Ann Lamb.If you look up the word 'powerhouse' in the dictionary, you will find a picture of Mary Ann Lamb. She lives her life fully onstage and off, and is a p…