BroadwayCon 2025

"Gatsby? What Gatsby?" Hi Old Sports! In the past year and a half, there have been four different Gatsby iterations. Now, for the first time, we are bringing cast members from these productions together to chat about all things Gatsby!

Something familiar, something peculiar, something for everyone, a singalong at the Con! Enjoy a singalong of some of Sondheim’s most popular and also some of his most niche songs, from the tongue twisters to the ballads. Between songs be prepared to answer Sondheim trivia…there are prizes all around you, if you are wise enough to “sing.” We’ll enjoy each other’s *Company* and celebrate one of the best lyricists to ever have graced a piano and yellow notepad. Isn’t it nice to know a lot? And a little bit not…

Broadway Amplified: The Intersection of Theatre and Podcasting brings together a dynamic group of Broadway podcast hosts who are not only celebrated for their entertaining shows but are also actively working in the theatre industry as creators, performers, producers, and marketers. These multi-hyphenate professionals will share their experiences of navigating both the worlds of podcasting and live theatre, offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at how their careers working in the theatre and behind the mic intersect.

Join host India Haggins and guests for an inspiring and solutions-focused panel exploring actionable strategies to broaden the diversity of Broadway and Off-Broadway theater audiences. Industry leaders and community partners will share forward-thinking approaches and tangible steps to engage underrepresented groups and build a more inclusive future for theater. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about making Broadway accessible and welcoming to all.

After the lights go down on Broadway, or even between shows, many stars turn to the smaller, more intimate stages of New York's cabaret scene. Join award-winning cabaret performer and historian Michael Kirk Lane as he moderates a conversation about the art form of cabaret in New York City. How do the artists approach it? What is its pull? What makes this style of performance unique? Come hear why life truly is a cabaret.

Arts education and community theatre are vital pathways to a career in the arts, providing essential skills, experiences, and connections. Through participation, mentorship, and networking, young people gain opportunities develop their craft and build collaborative, problem-solving, and management skills essential in any artistic career. Join Ed “Tiger” Verdin, an award-winning playwright, director, and lyricist, and his 10-year-old daughter Ryleigh, a dancer with the 2022 Streetz National Dance Championship team, in a conversation that aims to highlight how early arts exposure can shape a child’s creative journey.