Like any relationship, our relationship to music can function as a distraction, or it can be a support system. There are a ton of songs out there to help us shake it off, but what about songs that meet us where we are?
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Recently, my mother and I played for a wedding, myself on cello, her on piano. The gig was set up by one of my former teachers – the bride was her best friend, and when she was looking for a musician for her wedding, my teacher recommended me. I’ve played for several weddings before, in […]
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If your valentine is a musical theatre fan, here are 5 ideas for the perfect gift this Valentine’s Day. 1. Tickets To A Show Live theatre can make a fantastic date night! Whether it’s the hottest ticket on Broadway or an upcoming show at a local community theatre, live theatre makes a great gift. Plus, […]
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The internet provides us with a connection like no other to all things musical theatre. Especially in recent years, videos have become a popular method of documenting what life is really like in the theatre world… including all the shenanigans that come with it! In the spirit of that, check out my favourite Broadway.com backstage […]
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As we venture into a bright and shiny new year, we bid a fond farewell to a standout year for Broadway and theatre in general. With shows like Fun Home, Hamilton and Deaf West’s revival of Spring Awakening, musical theatre is slowly developing into a more diverse and accessible community for performers and audiences. Representing […]
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If you love Broadway, you love your Broadway cast recordings. They let you imagine the show before and after you see it for yourself. They keep the show alive long after the curtain has come down. Cast recordings are a valuable piece of Broadway’s cultural identity and it takes a lot of work to get […]
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Having witnessed my fair share of musical theatre auditions, I've come to realize that it's a lot harder to choose a contemporary pop song to present than we may assume. I see a lot of actors gravitate towards older pop anthems like "Total Eclipse of the Heart," and while potentially riveting, the choice does feel […]
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You know what we need more of in musical theatre? If you guessed “female duets and trios,” you’re correct! Sure, there are tons of songs from the Golden Age of musicals where ladies sing about their romantic trials (“Marry the Man Today” from Guys & Dolls, to name a classic), but despite the wonderful variety […]
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If you are anything like me, you don’t plan your Christmas list out months in advance. Every year when my mom asks me what I need, I come up with a mediocre list of items I end up regretting asking for come Christmas morning. To help you out (and help myself too), here’s my Top 10 list […]
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The holidays are just around the corner. Peppermint is in the air, twinkle lights are on every corner, and people seem to be just a little bit happier. There’s something magical about the holiday season, and musical theatre is one of the perfect mediums to express that magic with. Keeping this in mind, and using my […]
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This week’s blog is inspired, as everything is these days, by Hamilton. I recently discovered a historic gem in my own neighborhood and was thrilled to find out it had ties to everyone’s favorite contemporary musical. Then I began to realize that NYC is the birthplace not just of American Musical Theatre, but also of […]
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Sondheim once said that “art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos.” In light of recent events, I find myself turning to musical theatre in order to do just that. There have been a lot of events in the last few weeks, and even months, that are both difficult to talk […]
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Ah, the gym. Most of us don’t want to be there, but we know it’s good for us. In my case, I go about three times a week in order to promote a better lifestyle. I have been losing weight recently by combining good eating habits with exercise, and nothing is more motivating for me […]
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I’m a big fan of MCC’s benefit concert, Miscast. It’s a yearly concert with a ton of Broadway performers in one big cabaret; the catch is that they’re singing songs that were originally for characters of the opposite gender. It’s a chance for actors to play roles they would never be typically cast as. For […]
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Singing in an ensemble is one of the most important skills a musical theatre actor can have. It’s pretty easy to sing by yourself; you only have to listen for your part and maybe a counter-melody in the accompaniment. But being able to hold a harmony in a multi-person song can be challenging if you’re […]
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Halloween 2015 is here today, but if you don’t have a costume ready for tonight, don’t panic. Here are 10 NMT Halloween costumes for you to try out, complete with a bonus song to break into in case there’s a lull in the festivities. 1. Natasha from Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 […]
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