BroadwayCon 2025: Full Schedule

9:30am EST

The Leading Lady Club

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

Come join the club! The Leading Lady Club features a panel of Broadway's leading ladies sharing insights, behind-the-scene stories and advice. Join them as they discuss what it means to be a leading lady, how they got their start in the industry, how women are making their voices heard, and give advice to the next generation. Inspired by The Leading Lady Club podcast.

Presenters

Caitlin McNeilage

Caitlin McNeilage is a multi-hyphenate artist, producer, and founder of the production company Leading Lady Creative. Producing credits include Barbie the Movie: in Concert at The Hollywood Bowl (Assoc. Prod.), Wild About You at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on The West End (Assoc. Prod... Read More →

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

10:45am EST

Politics on Stage: How Theater Reflects and Challenges Society

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

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Theatre has always been a powerful medium for exploring and challenging societal norms, offering a unique lens through which to examine the political landscape. Join us for a moderated panel discussion that delves into how contemporary theatre reflects and responds to pressing political issues.

Attendees will gain insights into the transformative power of theatre as both a reflection of society and a catalyst for change. This discussion will highlight how the arts can illuminate complex issues and inspire action, encouraging us all to consider the ways in which theatre challenges our perceptions of the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the intersection between art and activism through the lens of theatre.

Presenters

Megan Lummus

Megan Lummus (she/her) is an openly queer and neurodivergent stage and film director. She focuses on creating work that highlights accessibility, and illuminates the issues of marganizled communities on stage and screen. New works include Appeal of Murder by Ashley Jones, Evidence... Read More →

Katherine McCrackin

Katherine McCrackin (she/her) is an openly autistic and multiply disabled actor. She most recently worked as actor, fight choreographer, and access consultant in a production of Much Ado About Nothing at FRIGIDNYC. Previous credits include Chris in a Playbill-featured production of... Read More →

Nikita Chernin

Nikita is a Staten Island-based freelance stage manager with a dynamic career spanning over 15 productions in the past three years. As a Correspondent at The Conversationalist, Nikita brings his deep passion for politics and socially active storytelling to his work, exploring how... Read More →

Madeline Calandrillo

Madeline Calandrillo is New York City-based applied theater practitioner, teaching artist, and theatre-maker with ADHD and dyslexia. As Director of Education of New York City Children's Theater, she is drawn to creating accessible and diverse theatrical experiences for young people... Read More →

Sivan Raz

Sivan Raz is a trailblazing actor, producer and award winning director. They are the founding Artistic Director of Needs More Work Productions- a spicy, bold and colorful theater company working for a better tomorrow. Raz specializes in creating unique sensory experiences with immersive... Read More →

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

2:00pm EST

Off-Broadway and Beyond!

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

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Chat with the cast and crew of The Office: A Musical Parody! Open since 2018, The Office has become a fan favorite! Join us as we discuss two-show-days, quick changes, put-in rehearsals, swing nation, and SO much more.

Presenters

Emily C Boggs

Emily is just happy to be here!

Isabela Gaya

Isabela Gaya (Swing and Dance Captain) is thrilled to be performing in The Office - A Musical Parody, where she currently covers Pam/Erin, Mindy, Angela, and Phyllis as Swing and Dance Captain. Her recent credits include Pamela in Head Over Heels and Dawn in Waitress. Trained at the... Read More →

Rylee Vogel

Fm Swing (Pam/ Erin, Phyllis & Angela tracks) - Rylee Vogel truly loves being a part of the team. Spending time at The Office has been such an honor for her, and she is grateful for the wonderful friends she has made. Originally from Colorado, Rylee recently returned to New York City... Read More →

Nick Mason

(Dwight & Others) Since graduating from Boston University’s film program in 2022, Nick has been acting professionally across the country. Previously, they were featured as Wilkin in the Samuel French OOB Festival winner, Pilloried. Recently, they made their Off-Broadway debut, joining... Read More →

Ned Way

M Swing (Jim/Andy, Dwight & Creed tracks) - Ned is a NYC-based actor and performer currently serving as the Swing for The Office! A Musical Parody. To anyone reading this, he thanks you for taking the time to read his bio! Feel free to check him out on his website, nedwayactor.com... Read More →

Macy Herrera

(Kelly & Others) Macy Herrera is a non-union actor from Dallas, TX, now based in New York. She is thrilled to have made her Off-Broadway debut with The Office! The Musical Parody. Some of her past credits include Ariel in Panto: The Little Mermaid at Stages Regional Theatre, Snow... Read More →

Joyelle Watkins

(Assistant Stage Manager) Joyelle is a stage manager, actress, teaching artist, and accessibility advocate based in New York City. She has been involved in theatre since she fell in love with it during her freshman year of high school. Joyelle moved to NYC in 2018 to attend NYU, where... Read More →

Daniel Starnes

(Creed & Others) Daniel Starnes is excited to be making his BroadwayCon debut! He grew up in Annapolis, Maryland, singing and dancing his heart out in community theaters before attending Rider University to study Musical Theater. After graduating, he was a cast member on board the... Read More →

Brayden Krikke

(Jim/ Andy) Brayden Krikke is thrilled to be joining this year’s BroadwayCon. Originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, he now resides in New York. After earning his BFA in Musical Theatre, Brayden has been fortunate enough to work as a performer worldwide. If you took a vacation... Read More →

Annabelle Woodard

(Michael Scott) Annabelle Woodard is so grateful to be in *The Office! A Musical Parody*! Her recent professional credits include Jan in *Grease*, Enid Hoopes in *Legally Blonde*, Mrs. Fezziwig in *A Christmas Carol*, and the Mistress in *Evita*. A proud graduate of TCU's Class of... Read More →

Kayla Moore

I’m thrilled to be here at BroadwayCon! Growing up in Westchester, NY, I’ve always been a theatre kid at heart. Currently, I’m performing in The Office! A Musical Parody Off-Broadway in the role of "Angela and Others." Some of my past favorite roles include Sharpay in High School... Read More →

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

3:15pm EST

How To Book Acting Jobs: Through the Eyes of a Casting Director

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

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This session will reveal what a veteran casting director really looks for in an actor and is geared towards individuals who are interested in or already pursing careers in performance. Panelists will discuss strategies and next steps for actors who are looking to make a living as a performer, which includes working in TV/streaming, film, theatre, commercials, stand up, sketch, and one person shows. Some topics that will be covered include social media and influencer culture, auditions (both in person and self-tapes), whether or not to relocate for work, how we scout talent AKA “How can you get discovered?”, as well as creating your own content.

Presenters

Cathy Reinking

CATHY REINKING has been a casting director since the early 1990s, working on ‘Frasier’, ‘Arrested Development’, and thousands of hours of Network sitcoms, hour dramas, and Network pilots. Cathy over saw the casting for “The Office” pilot, when she served as NBC’s Manager... Read More →

Kate Reinking

Kate Reinking is a theatre adult and content creator who loves nothing more than showcasing all of the amazing theatre happening across the country (and beyond) because theatre is life

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

4:30pm EST

Show 'Em How It's Done: Veteran Actors Talk Shop

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

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Each year, Broadway is lucky to be graced with a few performances by veteran actors who are masters of their craft. They lead by example and teach audiences and younger actors in the company what it means to inhabit a role. In this panel, 17-year-old podcast host Charles Kirsch (Backstage Babble) will sit down with actors who have been in the business for more than thirty years, all of whom are performing on Broadway this season, and talk to them about the lessons that they've learned and continue to pass on.

Presenters

Charles Kirsch

Charles Kirsch is the 17-year-old host of the theater podcast Backstage Babble, which has presented over 200 in-depth interviews with theater legends such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Carol Burnett, and Kelli O'Hara. Kirsch has also hosted game night benefits for the non-profit organization... Read More →

Peter Friedman

PETER FRIEDMAN has been in the original New York productions of works by Wendy Wasserstein, Simon Gray, C.P. Taylor, Charles Fuller, Annie Baker, Amy Herzog, Max Posner, Greg Pierce, Max Wolf Friedlich, Jennifer Haley, Deborah Zoe Laufer, The Debate Society, Rachel Bonds, Lauren Yee... Read More →

Francis Jue

Francis Jue most recently appeared in Yellow Face on Broadway, after earning Lortel and Obie Awards for the NYC debut of Yellow Face at the Public Theater. Other Broadway: Pacific Overtures, Thoroughly Modern Millie, M. Butterfly. Recent theatre includes Cambodian Rock Band (Lortel... Read More →

Darlesia Cearcy

DARLESIA CEARCY (Lucille Wilson). Darlesia {Dar.lee.see.ah} recently appeared on Broadway as Johanna in How to Dance in Ohio. Broadway: Erzulie in the Tony Award-winning revival of Once on This Island, Nettie in The Color Purple, Lottie Gee in Shuffle Along..., The Goodbye Girl, Sarah... Read More →

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

9:30am EST

The Journey to Your Broadway Debut

Saturday February 8, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST

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Join the hosts of Survival Jobs: A Podcast, Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo, as they welcome three busy and booked acclaimed actors who made their Broadway debuts during the 2023-2024 season. We will get a glimpse into their artistic journeys from working survival jobs to make ends meet to getting representation, the audition process, and booking their first Broadway gig. You don’t want to miss this panel full of inspirational stories, advice for performers and pulling back the curtain on the Broadway Experience.

Presenters

Samantha Tuozzolo

Samantha Tuozzolo is a host, creator, equity actor and event professional. She is the co- host of Survival Jobs: A Podcast, which has had full video interviews hosted on Broadway World since the Spring of 2022 and full audio on Broadway Podcast Network as of Spring 2023! Samantha... Read More →

Jason A. Coombs

Jason A. Coombs is an accomplished SAG-AFTRA actor, writer, host and director who has appeared in dozens of films, television shows and web series including "Mr. Robot" (USA Network), “SNL” (NBC), “Tommy” (CBS), "Grave Mysteries" (ID Channel), and “Two Grown" (BET Digital... Read More →

Saturday February 8, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST
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Live Show

10:45am EST

Immigrants: We Get the Job Done

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

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Working on Broadway is a thrilling, soul-stirring journey that demands resilience, passion, and dedication. Now imagine those who have crossed oceans to be part of it. Join panelists Martín Acuña (Colombia), Daniel Assetta (Australia), Giselle Raphaela (Colombia), and Rodrigo Herrera (Mexico) as they bring you along on their inspiring journeys sharing what it took to leave behind their homelands and carve out their place on the world’s most iconic stages.

Their stories reveal how Broadway became a vibrant melting pot, showcasing global artistry and ambition. From the challenges of starting anew to the joy of realizing a dream, this panel highlights how Broadway has become a transformative space that amplifies voices from around the world, reshaping American theatre and bringing fresh perspectives to audiences everywhere. Celebrate the resilience and boundless creativity immigrant artists bring to Broadway as they redefine what it means to succeed in the world of theatre.

Presenters

Martín Acuña

Martín Acuña is a Colombian performing artist and marketing professional. His show, Backstage Talk Podcast, aims to shed light on stories that are often unheard of, and is the only Latin American podcast covering Broadway and the Musical Theatre Industry.

Daniel Assetta

Daniel is an Australian-Italian actor based in NYC, currently performing in Broadway’s & Juliet as ‘Henry’ and u/s ‘William Shakespeare’. Recent US credits include The Light in the Piazza (NY City Center Encores!), West Side Story (The MUNY), and his solo debut The Road... Read More →

Giselle Andrea Raphaela

Giselle Andrea Raphaela is a Colombian born and St. Maarten raised stage manager who is thrilled to be a part of BroadwayCon in collaboration with this incredible panel! She recently made her debut on Broadway as the replacement Stage Manager on Purlie Victorious. Other Broadway credits... Read More →

Rodrigo Herrera

Rodrigo Herrera (he/him) Proudly Mexican. Stage Manager and Industrial Engineer. Select credits include: Broadway: Home (Roundabout), Bob Fosse’s Dancin’; Nat'l tours: Hamilton (Angelica), Hamilton (Philip), Beetlejuice. Regional: Juan Planchard (Miami New Drama), Rent (Paper... Read More →

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

12:00pm EST

The Next Stage: Playwriting Paths for Student Artists

Saturday February 8, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

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While the spotlight often shines on the impressive rising stars on stage, there's a new generation of writers crafting the stories that will shape the future of theatre. Curious about who they are or how the playwriting journey begins? Join us for a panel featuring representatives (and graduates!) of top national youth playwriting competitions and festivals. Come and learn about the many exciting opportunities available for young theatre enthusiasts and writers to bring their work to the stage. In addition, you'll gain unique insights into what these competitions look for, along with the exciting trends they’re seeing as they nurture the creators of tomorrow!

Presenters

Reva Stover

Reva Stover is a SDC member director, playwright, activist, actress, dramaturg, producer, and teaching artist from Orlando, FL with a BFA in acting from the University of Central Florida. She promotes equity, accessibility, and collectivism through considerate collaboration with activists... Read More →

Bree Pavey

Bree Pavey (she/they) serves as Executive Director at The Blank Theatre and is the Executive Producer of their annual, nation-wide Young Playwrights Festival (now in its 33rd year). Bree is an actor / director / producer who has worked professionally in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles... Read More →

Marlie Kass

Marlie Kass was introduced to playwriting through Stagedoor Manor’s Dramafest when she was 13. At age 20, she’s an internationally recognized playwright studying theater at Princeton University. Marlie is passionate about creating a more equitable theater world not only through... Read More →

Max Friedlich

Max’s career began at age 17 when he was the youngest writer to present at the NY International Fringe Festival. More recently his play JOB (NYTime’s Critics Pick), after 17 weeks sold out Off-Broadway, transferred to The Hayes Theater on Broadway in July of 2024 for a 15-week... Read More →

Saturday February 8, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
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Panel

2:00pm EST

The Digital Stage: Social Media and the Future of Theatre

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

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Many performers and creators turn to social media not just for connection but to hone their skills. In this panel, creators, composers, and directors discuss how platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube became spaces for experimentation, collaboration, and growth. From arranging and orchestrating music to trying out new performance techniques, we'll explore how the virtual world became a stage where we refined our craft, how these skills continue to influence our work today, and where the art of theatre will be going in the future.

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 →

Brandon Powers

Brandon Powers is a creative director + choreographer who creates experiences across physical and virtual space. Blending his background in contemporary dance, theatre, and immersive technology, his work focuses on capturing liveness in the digital, building interdisciplinary communities... Read More →

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 →

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

3:15pm EST

Regional Theatre Social Media Support Group: Building an Online Theatre Community

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

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Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind session to meet the creative minds behind the screens! Join social media managers from iconic regional theaters like Theatre Under The Stars, Alliance Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, Roundabout Theatre, Alley Theatre, and La Jolla Playhouse as they discuss the unique digital stories they craft to amplify each production’s journey from local stages to viral conversations.

Hear how regional theaters are using digital platforms to build dedicated fan communities, spotlight emerging talent, and elevate groundbreaking stories that fuel Broadway's creative pipeline. Panelists will be hosting a Q and A, where you’ll have the chance to dive deeper into the ways regional theatres are pushing productions into the national spotlight and transforming the theatre community through social media.

Presenters

Elizabeth Gentry

Elizabeth Gentry is a seasoned digital content creator with extensive experience collaborating with leading nonprofits and organizations across Texas. As the Assistant Manager of Marketing & Communications at Theatre Under The Stars, Elizabeth manages organic and paid digital media... Read More →

Ashley Elliott

I’m a strategic communications and marketing professional with a passion for the arts and a commitment to building authentic, impactful connections between arts organizations and their communities. With a strong foundation in theatre and community engagement, I focus on assisting... Read More →

Jenna Craig

Jenna Craig (she/her) has worked at Roundabout Theatre Company for over three years on the digital marketing team, starting off as an assistant and now serving as Assistant Digital Manager, where she manages Roundabout’s organic social media and website content. Some of her favorite... Read More →

Caroline Austin

Caroline Austin is the PR & Communications Manager at Alley Theatre, where she has led dynamic social media growth and broadened regional and national media coverage since 2021. With extensive experience in publicity strategy and audience engagement, she has secured coverage for the... Read More →

Rachel E. Roberts

Rachel E. Roberts is a content creator, marketer, and professional theater kid. As the Social Media and Communications Manager at Paper Mill Playhouse, she’s created a rapidly growing digital space for fans and artists that drives engagement and inspires audiences. She’s collaborated... Read More →

Samantha Laurent

Samantha Laurent is the Social Media and Content Manager at La Jolla Playhouse (@lajollaplayhouse) in San Diego, California. As a life-long theatre kid, Samantha was an avid performer in community theatre programs from elementary school through college. By combining her BA in English... Read More →

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

4:30pm EST

Theater Library

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

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Most of us die-hard theatre lovers have home libraries the size of the National Archives! On this panel, podcast host Charles Kirsch (Backstage Babble) will be joined by the authors of upcoming books that every fan will want to add to their collection, who also happen to be some of the most knowledgeable and prolific minds in theatre scholarship today.

Presenters

Jennifer Ashley Tepper

Jennifer Ashley Tepper is the Creative and Programming Director of 54 Below, a position she has held for over a decade. At 54 Below, Tepper has curated or produced over 7000 shows. She is the producer of the musicals Be More Chill, Broadway Bounty Hunter, and Love In Hate Nation... Read More →

Todd Almond

TODD ALMOND is a performer, songwriter, and playwright. His latest musical, I’M ALMOST THERE, directed by David Cromer, premiered at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Todd was in the acclaimed the Conor McPherson/Bob Dylan musical, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, at the Public Theater... Read More →

Charles Kirsch

Kristin Stultz Pressley

Two-time BroadwayCon presenter Dr. Kristin Stultz Pressley is a Broadway historian and frequent lecturer at theatres and universities across the Southeastern United States. Her first book, "I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, Baby: Dorothy Fields and Her Life in the American Musical... Read More →

Peter Filichia

Peter Filichia's books include Brainteasers for Broadway Geniuses; The Biggest Hit – and Flop -- of the Season; Broadway Musicals’ MVPs; Strippers, Showgirls, and Sharks: Musicals That Lost the Tonys; The Great Parade: The 1963-64 Season; Broadway Musical Disputes, Debates and... Read More →

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

9:30am EST

Coverage for the Crew: Broadway Swings and Subs

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

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We all know that a Broadway show can't go on without its swings and understudies. It is also no secret that a show can't run without its crew, but what happens when a crew member gets sick or goes on a much needed vacation? As it turns out, the crew have understudies too! During this panel, we will discuss subbing in for the crew and what it's like working backstage on a Broadway show!

Presenters

Rose Eubanks

Rose Eubanks is a hair and makeup artist on Broadway. She is currently the makeup artist on Broadway’s The Outsiders. Her additional full time credits include: New York, New York and Betty Boop. Her swing credits include: The Lion King, Company, Book of Mormon, and Merrily We Roll... Read More →

Sarah Dickerson

Sarah has been a dresser for over ten years on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in Regional theaters. Some of her notable credits include Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, Pretty Woman: The Musical, Some Like It Hot & Moulin Rouge The Musical. She has performed multiple roles in wardrobe including... Read More →

Brie Leftwich

Brie is a New York-based Playwright, Dresser, and avid Wicked Fan. She graduated with a BFA from NYU Tisch and has primarily worked in the costume field. She is currently dressing at the Outsiders and previously has interned with Wicked’s costume designer, Susan Hilferty. Her love... Read More →

Heather Augustine

Heather Augustine is an audio engineer based in NYC. Currently she is mixing The Outsiders and previously subbed on the mix for several shows including Funny Girl, SIX, Beautiful Noise, Life of Pi, and Peter Pan Goes Wrong.Before she moved to New York, she spent 10 years touring the... Read More →

Korey Sanders

Korey Sanders is a graduate of Wagner College’s Design, Technology, and Management program and proudly works as a union Broadway Props Crew member, currently on the team at The Outsiders. Korey grew up in the business, doing crew work since childhood, and has an extensive background... Read More →

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

10:45am EST

"From B.A. to Broadway"- LIVE Podcast Recording

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

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Join us for a live recording of the hit showbiz-education podcast From B.A. to Broadway, with host Brennan Stefanik and a special Broadway guest!

Presenters

Brennan Stefanik

Brennan Stefanik is a stage/ screen actor and host of the hit showbiz-education podcast: "From B.A. to Broadway". He is thrilled to be back at BroadwayCon and can't wait to meet you all!

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

12:00pm EST

My Partner Hates Broadway: A Theatre Kid Support Group

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

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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

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.

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
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Interactive

2:00pm EST

"We All Know That Something is Eternal": Cast and Creatives of Broadway's Our Town

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

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Thornton Wilder's Our Town, one of the most beloved plays of all time, returned to Broadway in 2024 with an all-star revival featuring Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes, and Zoey Deutch. Broadway podcast host Charles Kirsch (Backstage Babble) will be joined by members of the cast and creative team of this revival to discuss the process of putting together this production and what makes the play as beautifully relevant now as ever before.

Presenters

Ephraim Sykes

Ephraim Sykes is currently starring as George Gibbs in the Broadway revival of Our Town. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his role as David Ruffin in the Broadway musical Ain't Too Proud: The Life And Times Of The Temptations. A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, Ephraim received... Read More →

Beowulf Boritt

Beowulf Boritt (Set Designer) 33 Broadway designs include the Tony winning sets for New York, New York and Act One, the Tony nominated sets for The Scottsboro Boys, POTUS, Therese Raquin, and Flying Over Sunset. Also on Broadway Come From Away, …Spelling Bee, Rock Of Ages. 100 Off... Read More →

Charles Kirsch

Julie Halston

Julie Halston is a multi-awarding winning actress for her work both on and off Broadway. She is the recipient of the 2021 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award , 4 Drama Desk nominations, 2 Outer Critics nominations and the winner of the AEA Richard Seff award. Select Broadway credits include... Read More →

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

3:15pm EST

From Stage to Screen: Navigating Film/TV For Performers

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

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Come and join a dynamic panel discussion exploring the journey of stage performers transitioning into the world of television and film. Panelists will provide invaluable insights and practical tips for aspiring performers looking to expand their horizons beyond the theater. The session will feature three distinguished Broadway actors who have successfully transitioned into the world of television and film. Through their firsthand experiences of working on studio films, independent movies on streaming, network television, and even producing their own work, they will shed light on the intricacies of transitioning, including securing representation, managing conflicting schedules between auditions and shoots, and thriving in both New York City's theatre scene and the wider entertainment industry.

Presenters

Samantha Tuozzolo

Jason A. Coombs

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

4:30pm EST

Six the Musical Cosplay & Beyond

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

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We’re one of a kind, no category! Six: The Musical has been an inspiration in bringing a new generation of fans to Broadway and the Broadway cosplay community. This powerhouse of a show and its “Queendom” has changed the game when it comes to the influence social media can have on theatre and how an appreciation for fans can make her-story. We’ll talk what made Six such a success and the role cosplay had in it. Hosted by Lothlorien Cosplay.

Presenters

Lothlorien Cosplay

Hannah is a lifelong theatre lover with a great passion for costuming and cosplay.

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