BroadwayCon 2025: Full Schedule

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9:30am EST

Savoring Broadway: A Broadway Maven MasterClass

Friday February 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST

Think more deeply about musical theatre in this eye-opening and innovative look at Broadway shows from Oklahoma! to A Strange Loop. Substacker, YouTuber, and Broadway Maven David Benkof has made a career of finding novel interpretations to beloved musicals. In this whirlwind journey through a century of Broadway, participants will tear off the curtain to reveal some of the symbolic and thematic aspects of their favorite shows that are easy to miss but unmistakable once they're pointed out. What's the symbolism of butter in Rodgers & Hammerstein shows? What Greek myths are represented in shows like A Chorus Line and Evita? What are the central symbols in Heathers, Waitress, and Kimberly Akimbo? No background is necessary, as David will share plenty of clips, examples, and explanations.

Presenters

David Benkof

David Benkof (TheBroadwayMaven.com) is a Jerusalem-based Broadway-appreciation content creator who runs "The Broadway Maven," a vibrant online educational community that helps its members think more deeply about musical theatre. He fills several "virtual theaters" of Broadway fans... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Sutton Center

Panel

10:45am EST

From Broadway to Schmigadoon

Friday February 7, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EST

Sutton Center

Have you got a hankerin' for Corn Puddin'? Are you searching for the Doorway to Where? Join us as we celebrate the two season musical-comedy show Schmigadoon and the many musicals that inspired its spoof numbers.

Presenters

Stacy Wiener

Stacy is a 7-year BroadwayCon attendee and a huge broadway nerd. She is so excited to be presenting at BroadwayCon for the second year in a row.

Sheryl Wiener

A lifelong lover of all thing Broadway, Sheryl has attended 9 of the 10 BroadwayCons. This will be her first time as a presenter. Sheryl is excited to take on this new adventure with her daughter, Stacy.

Friday February 7, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Sutton Center

Panel

12:00pm EST

Carnaval Del Barrio: ¡OTRA VEZ! (Hispanics In Theater Part 2)

Friday February 7, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

Sutton Center

A follow-up to the BroadwayCon 2024 panel of the same name, this panel continues the conversation of Hispanics in theatre with discussions from creatives here in New York. We'll discuss how heritage plays a part in what we do and how we are moving forward as performers in this current political climate. What will the future look like for us if we keep fighting?

Presenters

Tori Sostre

Tori has attended all 10 years of Broadwaycon and is thrilled to be presenting for the first time. Tori is an NYC native, and a life long lover of Broadway and NYC history.

Mandy Padilla

Mandy is an NYC born Puerto Rican actor, model, and undergraduate student of New York City College Of Technology studying Entertainment Technology, as well as a party princess performer. They have published research on the mechanics and aesthetics of the staging of 'Hamilton', which... Read More →

Mauricio Corona Serrano

Mauricio Corona is a Mexican actor, graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Recent credits include Humanity Denied (NY Theater Festival) A Sketch of NY (Producer’s Club) STAY (Vino Theater) Dedicado a mi familia con amor.

Mark-Eugene Garcia

Mark-Eugene Garcia, a Chicano playwright, is a graduate of the City College of New York and a member of the BMI Lehman Engel Workshop as a lyricist and librettist. A fun fact: he was part of the original cast of ABC’s Encore with Kristen Bell.His works include Eight Tales of Pedro... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Sutton Center

Panel

2:00pm EST

Musicals and Movements

Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Sutton Center

'Musicals and Movements' is an advocacy workshop using the plots of “revolutionary” plays and musicals to show how change is really made. Together, we can use the mobilization and organizing tactics used in Broadway shows to affect real change in our everyday lives!

Presenters

Dr. Ashleigh Strange

Dr. Ashleigh Strange (they/he) was born in Fairbanks, Alaska where they told jokes just to stay warm. After a quarter-life crisis, they moved to Lehigh Valley, PA for reasons yet unknown. They work in state government by day and do stand up comedy and sleep by night. Proud graduate... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Sutton Center

Panel

3:15pm EST

A Story about You- Immersive Theater & Bringing Audiences Into The Heart Of The Story

Friday February 7, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST

Sutton Center

In a world hyper-fixated on screen time, audiences worldwide have begun to crave a new way of connecting with stories & performances. From a wild west of creatives in the early 2000’s to a more refined approach today, immersive theatre is actively finding its place in modern day artistry, and quickly navigating through the social, political, economical, and cultural changes the world is facing. As our communities become more and more a sea of voyeurs stuck in a digital loop, we continue to crave human connection.
Immersive theatre creates its magic from that space, finding its narratives within the energy that exists between the audience and the show itself. It is a place where the audience feels they have the authority to reach out and be a part of the story. As immersive theatre has grown in popularity, conversations have also begun around safety, guidelines, and principles of the work.

Join the panel in discussing how theatre can inform, empower and engage audiences to jump in and play.

Presenters

Micaela Dee

Since 2017, Micaela has been directing and playing through immersive theater. Currently, she directs an immersive production for American Immersion Theater in Times Square at Carmine’s Speakeasy, all while directing the American Immersion Theater New York troupe of over 100 talented... Read More →

Amber Lawson

AMBER LAWSON (Performer/Director/Creator) has dedicated over 15 years to the art of immersive theater, appearing in more than 1,500 productions across the globe. From Africa to the Middle East, Europe, and the Caribbean, Amber has captivated audiences worldwide while collaborating... Read More →

Justin Budds

Justin has spent the last 14 years helping to create immersive experiences in theme parks across Southern California. With over 25 years in the theatre industry he brings an array of expertise to the world of Immersive Entertainment. Instagram: @Justin_Budds_Actor

Jazzy Middleton

Jazzy is a multi-faceted performer, immersive storyteller, and creative visionary with over a decade of immersive theater experience. She has excelled in roles that blend whimsy, wonder, and depth, including her work as an activation actor, professional mermaid, clown, and princess... Read More →

Princeton Bolton

Princeton Bolton is a creative and filmmaker with over a decade of experience in live performance and immersive storytelling. Princeton began his creative journey in live performance, mastering improv, music, and theater before transitioning to writing, directing, and producing, blending... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Sutton Center

Interactive

4:30pm EST

All Types of Love Songs Sing Along

Friday February 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST

Sutton Center

There are so many different types of love songs in musical theatre, celebrating love between siblings, couples, or best friends. Join us for a love songs singalong, featuring shows like Bonnie and Clyde, Moulin Rouge, Newsies, Carousel, and The Great Gatsby.

Presenters

Stacy Wiener

Stacy is a 7-year BroadwayCon attendee and a huge broadway nerd. She is so excited to be presenting at BroadwayCon for the second year in a row.

Amy Rissolo

Amy has not missed a single broadway con. You can usually find her singing by a piano, doing karaoke or singing in the hallways and elevators of con. Some of her favorite musicals include Rent and Something Rotten.

Friday February 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Sutton Center

Interactive