Young Broadway Actor News

"True North" Concert
2024-11-15 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Ave, Dallas, TX, 75210, United States
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Featuring Analise Scarpaci (Matilda, A Christmas Story, Mrs. Doubtfire)!
Enjoy a magical evening featuring songs from the new holiday musical True North, written by Texas natives and husband-wife duo Kelvin and Holly Reed. Be among the first to hear True North’s captivating new title song along with exciting new arrangements of audience favorites performed by Broadway’s best!

The Nutcracker - Hollywood Ballet Academy
2024-11-17 | Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe St, Hollywood, FL, 33020, United States
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Kya Massimino
(Radio City Christmas Spectacular)
as Clara

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Sensory-Friendly Performance
2024-11-17 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10020, United States
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ELF Opening Night
2024-11-17 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Marriott Marquis Theatre, 210 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
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Dreams Roles And Beyond (In-Person and Livestream)
2024-11-18 21:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Green Room 42, 570 10th Ave, New York, NY, 10036, United States
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Featuring Echo Deva Picone (Trevor)!
From your favorite musical theatre classics to new gems, this show will feature some of NYC’s best singers and actors as they sing songs from dream roles and beyond! Whether it be a happy go lucky snowman, a mean girl in high school, or a jump rope queen in prison, this show will be sure to wow you with its incredible energy. Directed by Jamiel T Burkhart, assistant directed by Armani Moon, music directed by Slade, and associate produced by Jonathan Pinkney, join us on Monday, November 18th for the show of the century. In association with MilkyWay Theatre Company.

GYPSY First Preview
2024-11-21 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Majestic Theatre, 245 W 44th St, New York, 10036, United States

THE LION KING Equity Principal Auditions
2024-11-25 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York), 2024-11-26 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pearl Studios 500 – 3rd Floor, 500 8th Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10018, United States
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If you are a non-union performer, please see this article for tips on attending an Equity call.
SEEKING
For future replacements in the currently running Broadway and national tour, seeking Equity actor/singers for various roles.
Please prepare a brief standard R&B/rock song that shows off voice and range unless character singer is notated in breakdown, in which case, prepare something appropriate for that character. Bring sheet music, pianist provided. Please do not sing music from THE LION KING. Bring picture and resume stapled together.
YOUNG SIMBA: He/Him. 9 – 12 years old. A lion cub. Mufasa’s son. A lion cub that eventually becomes the King of the Pridelands. Charming and charismatic. Moves well and holds the stage on his own with confidence and truth. Under 58 inches.
YOUNG NALA: She/Her. 9 – 12 years old. A lion cub. She eventually becomes the Queen of the Pridelands. She keeps Simba in his place. Charming and charismatic. Moves well and holds the stage on her own with confidence and truth. Under 58 inches.

"Sweethearts" Release Date
2024-11-28 | HBO Max
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Featuring Ava DeMary (Matilda, Billy Elliot, Evita)!

Leopoldstadt - Shakespeare Theatre Company
2024-11-30 - 2024-12-29 | Shakespeare Theatre Company, 1301 W St NE, Washington, DC, 20018, United States
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Mila Weir
(Once Upon A One More Time)
as Sally/Mimi

A Motown Christmas (In-Person and Livestream)
2024-12-02 21:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Green Room 42, 570 10th Ave, New York, NY, 10036, United States
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Featuring The Lion King alumni Jillian Paige Platero, Donovan Louis Bazemore, and Davis Matthews!
Nattalyee Randall is back again with her Motown Christmas Cabaret. Last year her cabaret was hosted by Gladys Knight (Nattalyee Randall). This year Aretha Franklin (Nattalyee Randall) will be leading this special night. Although Aretha Franklin was not signed to Motown records she was born and raised in Detroit. She had a special place for Motown music in her heart. This cabaret will be featuring many artists from Motown played by: Meghan Dawson (Six the Musical), Arnold Harper (Gun & Powder), James Brown Orleans (Lion King), Donovan Bazemore (Lion King), Davis Matthews (Lion King, The Preacher’s Wife), Emjay Roa (The Bodyguard), Jillian Platero (Lion King, Sesame Street), Emjay Roa (South Pacific).
Darnell White (Pray) will be Music Directing along with performing.
The band includes: TJ Griffin, Osei Kweku, and Gypsy.

DUALITY First Preview
2024-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre Mezzaine Theatre, 502 W 53rd St, New York, 10019, United States

The Prince of Egypt - OFC Creations
2024-12-05 - 2024-12-29 | Brown Theater, 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
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Miranda Jo DeMott
(Peace, Love, and Cupcakes)
as Ensemble

Tuck Everlasting - Vanguard Theatre Company
2024-12-05 - 2024-12-22 | Vanguard Theater, 180 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ, 07042, United States
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Mariama Diop
(The Lion King)
as Winnie Foster (at certain performances)

Into the Woods - LaGaurdia High School
2024-12-05 - 2024-12-15 | Concert Hall at LaGuardia High School, 100 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10023, United States
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Luke Naphat
(Trevor)
as Baker (Watercress Cast)

Mehret Marsh
(Tina, The Lion King)
as Jack’s Mother (Watercress Cast)

Patrick Scott McDermott
(Flying Over Sunset)
as Jack (Asparagus Cast)

Jonah Mussolino
(A Bronx Tale)
as Narrator (Watercress Cast)

A Christmas Carol - Virginia Musical Theatre
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-08 | Sandler Center, 201 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462, United States
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Quinten Kusheba
(The Who’s Tommy)
as Tiny Tim

DUALITY Opening Night
2024-12-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre Mezzaine Theatre, 502 W 53rd St, New York, 10019, United States

MJ Open Call in Chicago
2024-12-07 | Gus Giordano Dance School, 5230 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
MJ is seeking future replacements for the Broadway and national tour productions of MJ for the role of Little Michael!
Please prepare your favorite Michael Jackson or Jackson 5 song with a backing track or bring sheet music. Sign ups will occur from 9:30-10am.
If you can’t make it in person and would like to receive information on how to submit a video audition, please send an email to audition@mjthemusical.com.
LITTLE MICHAEL – Michael Jackson at age 10, great singer/dancer/actor

"Miracle of the Star"
2024-12-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Studio Theater, 250 Bedford Park Blvd W, Bronx, NY, 10468, United States
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Featuring Ethan Mathias (The Last Boy)!
Dive into the magic of an extraordinary journey that defies time and space! Two young souls, Hiro and Mike, find themselves entangled in the mystique of adolescence within the vibrant heart of Tokyo.

Young Voices Against Brain Cancer (In-Person and Livestream)
2024-12-08 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | The Green Room 42, 570 10th Ave, New York, NY, 10036, United States
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Featuring Winter Donnelly (Frozen, Our Dear Dead Drug Lord, Duality), Kaylin Hedges (“American Idol”, The Bedwetter), Lena Josephine Marano (The Goodbye Girl), and Antonio J. Watson (Tina, This Ain’t No Disco)! Music direction by Joshua Turchin (Forbidden Broadway).
Young Voices Against Brain Cancer (YVABC) is a biannual Fundraiser for the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) Brain Cancer Research. It was founded in 2023 by Ariela Rozentul together with the MSK and has already raised over $13K in just over a year. Ariela has been in professional Theater and Film/TV industry for over 10 years and she unites together many of her friends from the industry in the fight against brain cancer. YVABC team includes the most amazing and talented young performers whose credits include shows like Matilda, Annie, On Your Feet, Caroline or Change, Tina, Frozen, etc plus TV shows like American Idol, FBI, Marvellous Mrs Maisel, Sesame Street and many many more.

SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert
2024-12-09 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W 65th St, New York, NY, 10023, United States
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Featuring Luka Kain and Laurissa Romain, who played Jerome and Ngana in the 2008 Broadway revival!
A one-night-only reunion concert of LCT’s Tony Award-winning 2008 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific, starring original cast members with a 30-piece orchestra conducted by Ted Sperling. 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of this beloved musical.

Taylor Swift By the Book (In-Person and Livestream)
2024-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Green Room 42, 570 10th Ave, New York, NY, 10036, United States
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Featuring Alyssa Emily Marvin (Appropriate, Gray House, Trevor) and Echo Deva Picone (Trevor)!
Join Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau to celebrate the release of their book Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets with literary trivia, book giveaways, and, of course, the music that inspired them.

MJ Equity Principal Auditions
2024-12-11 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pearl Studios 500 – 3rd Floor, 500 8th Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10018, United States
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If you are a non-union performer, please see this article for tips on attending an Equity call.
SEEKING
Equity actors for future replacements in the Broadway production of MJ THE MUSICAL (See breakdown).
Please prepare a brief song in the style of the show and bring a headshot and resume. An accompanist will be provided.
LITTLE MICHAEL: Male, Black, Michael Jackson at about age 10, a fantastic singer and dancer. Unchanged singing voice.
LITTLE MARLON: Male, Black, Marlon Jackson at about age 12, a great dancer and singer. Unchanged singing voice.

"Wonder Pets: In The City" Series Premiere
2024-12-13 | Apple TV+
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Featuring Mila Weir (Once Upon A One More Time) singing the theme song and episodes featuring Honor Blue Savage (The Goodbye Girl)!

A Christmas Story - The Stage Oconee
2024-12-13 - 2024-12-15 | The Stage Oconee, 560 Jerry Smith Drive, Watkinsville, GA, 30677, United States
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Regan Ciccarelli
(Waitress)
as Esther Jane

The Great Christmas Cookie Bake Off - Kids of the Arts
2024-12-14 - 2024-12-15 | Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
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Jaden Myles Waldman
(Caroline, Or Change, Radio City Christmas Spectacular)
as Gabe (Red Cast and Silver Cast)

Antonio J. Watson
(Tina, This Ain’t No Disco)
as Gabe (Green Cast and Gold Cast)

Lena Josephine Marano
(The Goodbye Girl)
as Logan (Red Cast)

LIGHTS OUT: NAT "KING" COLE Equity Principal Auditions
2024-12-17 09:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Actors’ Equity New York Audition Center, 165 W 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
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New York Theatre Workshop’s Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole is seeking principal roles including one for a child actor. See below:
Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole
New York Theatre Workshop
First Rehearsal: March 18, 2025
First Preview: April 23, 2025
Opening: May 12, 2025
Closing: June 22, 2025
BILLY PRESTON/OTHERS – Character portrayed is an 11-year-old Black boy. Multiple roles, including BILLY PRESTON, a musical prodigy who appears on the Nat King Cole Show. Vulnerable but full of joy. An excellent singer and mover.
Please bring sheet music and prepare a song in the style of the show. Please bring a headshot and resume, stapled together.
For tips on how to attend an Equity audition as a Non-Equity performer, please visit ActorsAesthetic.com.

Holiday Hop
2024-12-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Triad, 158 W 72nd St, New York, NY, 10023, United States
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Featuring Carly Paige Baron (Mary Poppins), Max Bartos (Sing Street), Audrey Bennett (Frozen, Amelie), Dylan Brod (Dream Street), Scarlett Diaz (A Little Princess), Winter Donnelly (Duality, Frozen, Our Dear Dead Drug Lord), Colby Kipnes (Grey House), Alyssa Emily Marvin (Appropriate, Grey House, Trevor), and Ethan Mathias (The Last Boy)!
The 25th Annual Holiday Hop: a benefit for the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen. Largest Soup Kitchen in NYC.
Produced by Janine Molinari & Susan Campanaro
Dance Molinari, Bartos Entertainment & Breaking Boarders

Pixie Dust Players "Home for the Holidays" Cabaret
2024-12-18 - 2024-12-19 | JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
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Featuring Cody Braverman (Leopoldstadt)!
Two performances on December 18th and 19th.
Come join us for our annual Home For the Holidays concert! This year’s theme is Home is Where the Heart is and the show will feature heartwarming songs of love. This special event features performers of all ages!

GYPSY Opening Night
2024-12-19 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Majestic Theatre, 245 W 44th St, New York, 10036, United States
