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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I recently finished working on a show with my university theatre. Although (at writing) we’ve only just opened, my role as the props manager came to a close as the show started on opening night. It was a wild journey, one that consumed my life for the past few months, between crew shifts five times […]
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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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I find myself in a unique position nowadays. I’m currently pursuing a degree in theatre production, with plans to graduate with an undergraduate degree in stage management. I absolutely love production and doing all of the nitty-gritty behind-the-scenes work, as well as being able to put my colour coding skills to good use. But I […]
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For students everywhere, the holiday season offers a respite from schoolwork and a chance to relax and recharge, both mentally and physically. But what about creatively? Let’s face it – even if you’re a theatre major (like me) and loving your program (like me), not everything you do throughout a school term is going to be […]
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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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Fall is one of my favourite seasons. It means cozy sweaters, apple cider, and reuniting with friends and family to enjoy the last few months of nice weather. The beautiful scenery is calming and inspiring, and my love for autumn is what sparked the idea for this playlist. After all, music can speak for us […]
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This past theatre season was a very important one for women. This idea has been talked about since before the Tony Awards back in June, with articles and open letters written (like this great one by The Interval) and infographics made depicting why the 2014-2015 season was so important in terms of female representation. A […]
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Let’s be honest: being a theatre lover can be expensive. As much as we would all love to be able to see every new piece of work as it goes up and make trips to New York every weekend to catch shows, it just isn’t possible for a lot of us. As both a student […]
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Let’s talk about representation in the Broadway community. This is, after all, the perfect time to be discussing this topic – so many communities are now being positively represented on the Great White Way in ways they have never been before. There is the incredible production of Spring Awakening that recently opened at the Brooks […]
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It’s back to school season and The Green Room is looking out for you. All this month, the NMT Countdown series is bringing you a guide to the best-selling songs on NMT from the last year. Are you planning a cabaret and looking for the perfect stand-alone song? Are you a soprano looking for audition […]
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In today’s society, keeping in touch with Broadway has never been easier. You can tweet the actors directly. You can use websites like Playbill Vault and Wikipedia to learn about shows without having seen them. You can even see what life is like backstage thanks to Instagram and video blogs. With this technological revelation, though, […]
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I recently returned from a trip to New York City where, among other things, I was lucky enough to see An American In Paris. I absolutely loved the show, and among other positive things, the word “classic” kept floating around the theatre in relation to the show. This got me thinking – what exactly constitutes […]
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Growing up just outside of Toronto, and now living there myself, I have been so lucky to live so close to such a rich theatre scene. As a theatre lover, it was amazing to know that the newest musical or brand new play was only a few hours away. But try as I might, finding […]
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