BroadwayCon 2025: Full Schedule

9:30am EST

The Great BroadwayCon Debate

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

You can take the stage for the Great BroadwayCon Debate!

Use that brain full of theatre knowledge to debate strangers and win prizes! Replicating countless debates held over pancakes after a show or at a piano bar, The Great BroadwayCon Debate might settle long-seated arguments... or start new ones. Join theatre fans to vote for the most convincing debater!

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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 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Nassau

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12:00pm EST

Jukebox Musical Singalong

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

Nassau

Celebrate the magic of jukebox musicals! Prepare to belt out tunes from your favorite shows like Moulin Rouge and Mamma Mia with your BroadwayCon besties!

Presenters

Zach Aaronson

Zach is a Hell's Kitchen Theater Queen and dabbling cabaret performer who sees every new show on and off Broadway with his iconic service furchild, Scuttle, who is the real star of the show. He sings in the New York City Gay Men's Chorus, goes to drag shows most nights, and is obsessed... Read More →

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

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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

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3:15pm EST

It's Good To Be Bad: A Villains and Antagonists Singalong

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

Nassau

We may love to hate them, but there's no denying that the villains and antagonists in musicals get some of the best songs. Come sing some of these iconic numbers with us and let your dark side come out to play!

Presenters

Nicole Savage

A proud veteran of every BroadwayCon so far, Nicole is thrilled to be returning as a presenter for more singalong fun at BroadwayCon 10! Nicole enjoys participating in theatre both onstage and as an appreciative audience member. Some of her favorite shows include classics like Wicked... Read More →

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.

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.

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

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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

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

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4:30pm EST

Broadway Singalong with Joshua Turchin

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

Trianon Ballroom

Come unleash your inner theatre kid and sing along to all of your favorite Broadway songs with Broadway special guests!

Presenters

Joshua Turchin

Joshua Turchin is a performer, composer, music director, and writer. Select credits: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation (Original Off-Broadway Cast), two Broadway National Tours, Flounder in The Little Mermaid Live-To-Film at The Hollywood... Read More →

Annika Reese Franklin

Annika is a 12 year-old performer who is finishing up her role on Broadway as Young Nala on Disney's The Lion King. She loves to sing, dance, act, and learn ukulele on her free time.

Thomas Sanders

Thomas is a social media content creator and musician, with a passion for stage performance. Apart from the silly things he enjoys making online, he has also performed as Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleetstreet), The Emcee (Cabaret), and JD (Heathers). With the... Read More →

Madison Kopec

Madison Kopec is thrilled to be back at BroadwayCon! Her credits include How To Dance In Ohio (OBC, Marideth), Indigo (regional premiere, Emma), and various cabarets at Greenroom 42 and 54 Below.

Desmond Luis Edwards

Desmond Luis Edwards (they/he/she) is happy to be back at BroadwayCon! Broadway: How To Dance in Ohio (Remy) Regional Theatre: How to Dance in Ohio (Remy) at Syracuse Stage. TV: Blue Bloods. Desmond and their fabulous hair is represented by Bohemia Group & DDO Agency.@the.dez.edw... Read More →

Jenny Mollet

Jenny Mollet is a multi-hyphenate artist who is originally from Switzerland but is based in New York City. She has performed regionally and internationally in workshops/readings, television, music videos, and more. Broadway/National Tour: SIX The Musical as an Alternate, The Color... Read More →

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

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10:45am EST

BroadwayCon Ribbon Trading Meet Up

Saturday February 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EST

Murray Hill

Come trade ribbons with fellow con attendees — or if you don’t know what ribbons are or why we trade them, come find out! Whether you're making ribbons of your own, are an enthusiastic collector, or are just along for the ride, all are welcome.

Presenters

Stacie Lin Borell

This will be the second year Stacie Lin will be hosting the BroadwayCon Ribbon Trading Meet Up. Stacie is a middle school math teacher who absolutely loves all things Broadway. This will be her 7th year at BroadwayCon.

Saturday February 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Murray Hill

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10:45am EST

Send in the Songs: A Sondheim Singalong and Trivia

Saturday February 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EST

Gramercy

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…

Presenters

Catherine Amore

Catherine Amore is a lifelong millennial Brooklynite, theater lover, and Mets fan. Preschool teacher by day, theater district goer by night, and an avid Broadway lottery/rush aficionado at any time of day! Catherine grew up watching and loving West Side Story, but after performing... Read More →

Nicole Bournas-Ney

Nicole works in literacy and theater education and also designs props as well as well as frequently appearing backstage and onstage. She served as the co-president of the Stephen Sondheim Club of New York City and created the Upstage Education Guide for the Broadway production of... Read More →

Saturday February 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Gramercy

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2:00pm EST

Do You Hear The People Sing? - Ensemble Singalong

Saturday February 8, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Sutton Center

Know every word to Broadway’s biggest group numbers but wish you had more voices? Join us for a high-energy and harmonious singalong of timeless classics and contemporary show tunes!

Presenters

Micah Schachet-Briskin

Micah Schachet-Briskin (MY-kuh SHACK-it-BRIS-kin) recently graduated with a B.A. in Musical Theatre. He’s a comedic genius, a writer, a chef, tap dancer, ukulele player, a baritone, and is currently looking for additional creative work. He’s also one half of Stagedoor Siblings... Read More →

Channa Schachet-Briskin

Channa Schachet-Briskin (HAH-nuh SHACK-it-BRIS-kin) holds a masters degree in Interactive Digital Media. Through her graphic design small business, Essbee Productions, she produces Broadway, Theatre Community, and Pop Culture-inspired pieces for t-shirts, prints, magnets, stickers... Read More →

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.

Saturday February 8, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Sutton Center

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3:15pm EST

Broadway Bracelet Bonding

Saturday February 8, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST

Murray Hill

All things Broadway friendship bracelets in one space! Bring your Broadway-themed bracelets to trade, join in as we learn to craft a bracelet together, or enjoy the space for other bracelet-related activities like independent crafting or supply trading.

Presenters

Bekah Walsh

Known on TikTok as "Bekah from Baltimore," Bekah is obsessed with theatre on Broadway AND beyond as evidenced by her nationwide #POTUSTrail adventures. She believes great theatre can be found anywhere and is on a mission to share what's on stage regardless of location.

Claudia Isabel

Claudia Isabel is an actor and playwright, and this is her 7th BroadwayCon! She is delighted to be a presenter again this year after the great success of BroadwayCon Friendship Bracelet Trading in 2024! When writing plays, Claudia loves to focus on the comedic because what is theatre... Read More →

Ali Hoekstra

Ali is a writer with 10 years' experience fighting carpal tunnel -- sorry, "writing and editing professionally." She's currently a content strategist for a financial publication, but in her time off, she's writing a stage adaptation of the novel High Wages by Dorothy Whipple. If... Read More →

Saturday February 8, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Murray Hill

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3:15pm EST

Tumblr Theater Takeover: A Singalong For The Chronically Online

Saturday February 8, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST

Nassau

If you were on Tumblr, Wattpad, or YouTube between 2014-2019, chances are you ate and breathed Be More Chill fanart, Hamilton animatics and the Ham4Hams, or fanfics of Heathers and Dear Evan Hansen. Don your arm casts, whip out your Burn Book, wear your boyf riends backpacks with your significant other, and let's take an hour to relive this era of fandoms!

Presenters

Samantha Travis

Sam is an actress and working towards a bunch of things all around! She is a fun person and loves the theater community

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 →

Saturday February 8, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Nassau

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4:30pm EST

Revenge Party: A Mean Girls Celebration

Saturday February 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST

Nassau

Join us in celebrating all things Mean Girls! Queen Bees and Wannabes, welcome to the Pinkest Wednesday ever (especially for a weekend). Whether you're a mathlete, band geek or home schooled jungle freak, show off your Mean Girls cosplay, bounds or just inspired outfits with your fellow Plastics! You can't sit with us ... But you can sing and dance with us cause you're like really pretty.

Presenters

Mariel Monteagudo

Mariel was born at 12:00 pm exactly as a neurodivergent Leo/Virgo cusp. The simultaneously most self aware and completely oblivious person you will ever meet (she can spell orange though). She often hears she looks like Eartha Kitt (she doesn't see it). When the Barbie movie came... Read More →

Angelica Capotorto

Angelica is a 3K Nursery teacher by day and an avid theatre goer by night. She’s a native New Yorker; born and raised in Brooklyn. Her favorite Broadway song is ‘Brooklyn’s Here’ from Newsies (obvious choice). She is a member of @ataleasoldastime.nyc where she co-hosts themed... Read More →

Nathaniel H. Lopez

Nathaniel is a first-time attendee at BroadwayCon, but a huge Broadway musical fan. He’s a graphic designer for movie posters by day, and by night, a creator of costumes for wherever the next dance party may be. One of his costumes, where he was Seymour holding an Audrey II, was... Read More →

Lucas Sena

Lucas Sena’s journey to BroadwayCon is as heartwarming as a Broadway opening night. From Brazil, he moved to New York without knowing what “Broadway” was. Now, he’s a true theatre fan. When he isn’t attending shows, he’s making magic with sfx makeup for events or on his... Read More →

Saturday February 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Nassau

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9:30am EST

This Diva Needs Her Stage: Broadway Divas Singalong

Sunday February 9, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST

Nassau

Join us for a Broadway Divas Singalong, where you’re not just channeling your inner star, but honoring the legendary leading ladies who owned the stage and stole our hearts! From Patti’s power to Liza’s sparkle, this singalong is all about belting those iconic songs, bringing big diva energy, and giving these queens the tribute they deserve. So warm up those pipes, grab a microphone, and let’s give a standing ovation to the women who made us fall in love with Broadway!

Presenters

Rikki Jacobs

Rikki is an actress, singer, and performing artist, often seen in the background of some of your favorite TV shows. Frequently a finalist in the BroadwayCon Cosplay Competition, Rikki is known for her intricate, handcrafted costumes that captivate audiences. Each holiday season, she... Read More →

Elissa

Elissa has been a Broadway fan since the tender age of always, and the love has only grown since. She's so excited to share her love of theater with the wonderful folks at Broadway Con!!!

Zach Aaronson

Sunday February 9, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Nassau

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10:45am EST

Hadestown Underground: The Hadestown Meetup

Sunday February 9, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EST

Nassau

Have you ever wanted to meet fellow fans of your favorite myth-based musical? Well, you’re in luck! Come together and let’s raise our cups to Hadestown, the show that brought us all together!

Presenters

C Martindale

C is a sophomore at CSCU and is absolutely thrilled to be at BroadwayCon for their third year in a row! As an avid musical theatre fan and performer, C hopes to continue to thrive in fandom spaces as their authentic self.

Adah Christian

Adah Christian is a 20-year-old performer, Hadestown & Greek mythology lover from NJ. They have seen Hadestown 5 times now and could talk your ear off about it! They’re excited to meet everyone!!

Sunday February 9, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Nassau

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12:00pm EST

Gone But Not Forgotten: A Quick Closers Singalong

Sunday February 9, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

Nassau

We all have that one show (or several) we loved that was a limited run or that just closed much sooner than we thought it should. Join us as we sing songs from these gone-but-still-beloved shows and prove that although they may have closed, they are still alive and well in the hearts of their fans.

Presenters

Nicole Savage

Amy Rissolo

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.

Sunday February 9, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Nassau

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12:00pm EST

My Partner Hates Broadway: A Theatre Kid Support Group

Sunday February 9, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

Beekman/Sutton North

Part game show, part panel, this is the coping space for Broadway fans whose partners don't share their love of musical theatre! Commiserating guests are encouraged to join in.

Presenters

Will Anderson

Will Anderson wears many hats as a performer, musician, historian and theatre social media marketer. He is the co-creator of The Theater Lovers, a social media brand on Instagram and TikTok that aim to make theatre accessible by combining history with humor through memes, sketches... Read More →

Rachael Joyce

Rachael Joyce is an actor, singer, and theatrical content creator best known for co-creating the cult favorite page The Theater Lovers with her husband Will Anderson. Starting out as a child performer at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the arts have been her lifelong passion. Her main... Read More →

Bekah Walsh

Sean Walsh

Lovingly dubbed the “musical hating husband,” Sean made his first Broadway show, “The Phantom of the Opera” into an expensive NYC nap. Through his theatre wife’s influence, Sean has gladly requested to attend a few select musicals. While there are a few prerequisites for... Read More →

Sunday February 9, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Beekman/Sutton North

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2:00pm EST

Broadway Eulogies: A Time to Reflect, Grieve and Appreciate Shows Gone Too Soon

Sunday February 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Nassau

Are you still salty that we never got an American Psycho OBCR? Do you lament missing out on Groundhog Day, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson or Side Show? Do the musicals that no one else talks about live rent-free in your head? The closing of a show is never easy so let's share in that misery together.

We cordially invite you to a very dramatic BroadwayCon funeral, where we welcome attendees to eulogize their favorite show that was gone too soon. We'll bring the tissues, you bring the memories. Whether you prepare a speech or speak from the heart, know that you will be doing so amongst a group of supportive mourners who know just where you're coming from. Find others who remember that one show you can't seem to forget.

Presenters

Cheska Colombo

Cheska Colombo is the Director of Marketing at The Wellmont Theater in Montclair, NJ - taking her obsessive, theater-loving tendencies and applying them to the world of live music and entertainment. She's a fan of being a fan - an avid advocate for being unabashedly hyped for the... Read More →

Sunday February 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Nassau

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2:00pm EST

Sondheim Singalong

Sunday February 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Sutton Center

The Sondheim Singalong is back by popular demand! If you love twisted fairy tales, demon barbers, toxic stage mothers, and tales of life as a thirty-something in New York, join us as we honor the legacy of the incomparable Stephen Sondheim by singing along together to some of his most memorable songs.

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.

Nicole Savage

Amy Rissolo

Sunday February 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Sutton Center

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3:15pm EST

BroadwayCon Karaoke

Sunday February 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST

Regent/Sutton South

Warm up those vocal cords and get ready to sing your heart out at BroadwayCon Karaoke!

Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor so be sure to sign up now!

Sunday February 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Regent/Sutton South

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3:15pm EST

Improv: A Brief History And How To Throw A Show In Your Home

Sunday February 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST

Nassau

Improv: A Brief History And How To Throw A Show In Your Home will do exactly that. We will give you the tools needs to have a show in your home. We will learn to play several games that will give you the opportunity to know how to create your own shows any where, any time.

Presenters

D.B. Frick

With thirty years of Improv experience D.B. Frick has had the opportunity to write for Conan O’Brien as well as Tony Hendra and The National Lampoon where D.B. also produced and directed. D.B. has taught Improv Comedy at UCLA in Los Angeles and at Cambridge University in the UK... Read More →

Michelle Hotaling

Michelle Hotaling is a long time actor, writer and singer. Michelle has appeared in films, TV and commercials. She currently does weekly sleep stories helping people all over the world sleep with her Michelle’s Sanctuary and Dream Away productions and meditations

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4:30pm EST

StarKid Singalong

Sunday February 9, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST

Gramercy

From Hogwarts to Hatchetfield, join us for a singalong celebrating 15 years of StarKid musicals!

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