Nigel Huckle ’13 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has joined the Asia tour of “Sunset Boulevard” in the role of Artie Green. Huckle is an award-winning Australian-American actor based in New ... Continue Reading Huckle ’13 Joins Asia Tour…
Voytko ’94 Cast as Mrs. Potts in North American Tour of Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Kathy Voytko ’94 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast as Mrs. Potts in the North American tour of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” ... Continue Reading Voytko ’94 Cast as Mrs.…
Twelve PALM Students Present Research at SURE
Pictured from left to right: Megan Behm, Rebecca Hopkins, Raquel Johnson, Madeleine Kee, Molly Miller and Naythen B. Rinehart Twelve performing arts leadership and management (PALM) graduate students ... Continue Reading Twelve PALM Students Present Research…
Logsdon ’84 and Curran ’24 Collaborate in Concert Presentation of New Musical, ‘Romero & Juliet’
Librettist and lyricist Scott Logsdon ’84 (Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre) and composer Aaron Gandy wrote a new musical, “Romero and Juliet,” which features zombies, Shakespeare and 80s-inspired ... Continue Reading Logsdon ’84 and Curran ’24…
Emmerling ’11 Performs in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ with Pittsburgh Musical Theatre
Actor Jake Emmerling ’11 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) recently finished a run of performances as Peter in the legendary rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” with Pittsburgh Musical ... Continue Reading Emmerling ’11 Performs in ‘Jesus…
Elhamalawy ’21, Champe ’22 and Gil ’25 Participate in New Musical Workshop
Three musical theatre alumni will participate in a workshop for “The Lost Boys: The Musical,” a new musical based on the hit 1987 Warner Bros. film heading to Broadway in Spring 2026. In this ... Continue Reading Elhamalawy ’21, Champe ’22 and…
Woyasz ’98 Joins National Tour of ‘Kimberly Akimbo’
Laura Woyasz ’98 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has joined the national tour of “Kimberly Akimbo,” playing the role of Pattie. She joins Miguel Gil ’25 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical ... Continue Reading Woyasz ’98 Joins National Tour…
Musical Theatre Grad Joins ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ on Broadway
Kelsee (Sweigard) Kimmel ’16 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will return to Broadway as the standby for the role of “Jersey” in the musical “Hell's Kitchen.” Kimmel will replace current ... Continue Reading Musical Theatre Grad Joins ‘Hell’s…
Vaughan ’23 Joins Cast of ‘Floyd Collins’ Musical Theatre Grad Is Part of Production's Original Broadway Cast
Cole Vaughan ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will be in the original Broadway cast of “Floyd Collins,” in the role of Jewell Estes. The musical is based on the true story of a trapped ... Continue Reading Vaughan ’23 Joins Cast of…
Bonds ’24 Serves as Associate Director of ‘Boop! The Musical’
DB Bonds ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is the associate director of the new Broadway production, “Boop! The Musical.” ... Continue Reading Bonds ’24 Serves as Associate…
Kabat ’23 Joins National Tour of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’
Connor Kabat ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is on the national tour of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” ... Continue Reading Kabat ’23 Joins National Tour…
Rubio ’23 Serves as Assistant Costume Supervisor for ‘Christmas Spectacular’ Starring Radio City Rockettes
Azaria Rubio ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production – Costume Design) is currently working as an assistant costume supervisor for the “Christmas Spectacular” starring the Radio ... Continue Reading Rubio ’23 Serves as Assistant…
Hoetmer ’00 Stars in ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Movie
Danielle Hoetmer ’00 (Bachelor of Arts in Theatre) continues to make waves in the film industry. She stars as Mrs. Wendelken in the upcoming major motion picture, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” ... Continue Reading Hoetmer ’00 Stars in ‘The…
Young ’23 Joins Broadway Cast of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
Riley Thad Young ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has joined the Broadway cast of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” at Lyric Theatre. Visit playbill.com to learn more. ... Continue Reading Young ’23 Joins Broadway Cast…
Marshall ’24 Cast in Off-Broadway Musical, ‘Honeyland’
Kelsey Marshall ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has been cast in the Off-Broadway musical, “Honeyland.” The original musical is about love, activism and the spirit of the 1960s. Set ... Continue Reading Marshall ’24 Cast in Off-Broadway…
Elhamalawy ’21 Cast in New York Theatre Workshop’s ‘We Live in Cairo’
Drew Elhamalawy ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast in the role of Hassan for New York Theatre Workshop’s Off-Broadway production of “We Live in Cairo” with performances running ... Continue Reading Elhamalawy ’21 Cast in New…
Verga ’22 Co-stars on Network Television Series ‘Evil’
Joe Verga ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was recently a co-star on the network television series “Evil.” He appears on season 4, episode 13, which is now available on Peacock and ... Continue Reading Verga ’22 Co-stars on Network…
Hooker-Bailey ’10 Joins Broadway National Tour of ‘Company’
Jessie Hooker-Bailey ’10 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has joined the Broadway national tour of “Company” in the role of Sarah. ... Continue Reading Hooker-Bailey ’10 Joins Broadway National…
Shenandoah Acting Grad Co-Stars In Film With Matt Damon Scout Backus ’17 Appears in “The Instigators”
Shenandoah University graduate Scout Backus ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Shenandoah Conservatory) appears in the Apple TV+ movie, “The Instigators,” starring Matt Damon and Casey ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Acting Grad Co-Stars In…
Musical Theatre Lightning Strikes Twice Program’s graduating class has 100% representation – again
For the second consecutive year, the entire graduating class of Shenandoah University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program in musical theatre has representation with New York talent agents and ... Continue Reading Musical Theatre Lightning Strikes Twice…
Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement Twice As Special For Two SU Families Erika Francis and son Tyson, Karen Culbertson and daughter Larissa each earned degrees at Shenandoah’s 2024 University Commencement
Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement marked a major milestone in the lives of many who were in attendance at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events on May 18. For two families, the event ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement Twice…
Luczak ’09, ’15 Appointed CEO of Westmoreland Cultural Trust
Benjamin Luczak ’09, ’15 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management) was recently appointed the chief executive officer of the ... Continue Reading Luczak ’09, ’15 Appointed CEO…
Dalrymple ’23 and Reed ’23 Cast in First National Tour of ‘Back to the Future’
Jenny Dalrymple ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Zoë Brooke Reed ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) have been cast in the first national tour of “Back to the Future.” ... Continue Reading Dalrymple ’23 and Reed ’23…
Grant ’21 Nominated for Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was nominated for the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his work in the role of Ponyboy ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 Nominated for Tony…
Rubio ’23 Works with Costume Designer Paul Tazewell on Broadway’s New Musical ‘Suffs’
Azaria Rubio ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology – Costume Design) worked as a design member candidate (DMC) for costume designer Paul Tazewell (Broadway credits include ... Continue Reading Rubio ’23 Works with Costume…
Fitch ’23 Guest Stars in ‘Law & Order’ Episode
Ashlyn Fitch ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was the guest star in an episode of “Law & Order” that premiered on Thursday, March 21, on NBC and is now streaming on Peacock. She ... Continue Reading Fitch ’23 Guest Stars in…
Blaire ’01 Stars in ‘Little Me’ at TheatreZone in Florida
Adolpho Blaire ’01 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is starring in “Little Me” in Southwest Florida, where he plays a total of eight characters all to “comic genius.” “As a comic character ... Continue Reading Blaire ’01 Stars in ‘Little…
Lenz ’17 Directs, Choreographs and Teaches at Stagedoor Manor
Nick Lenz ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will direct, choreograph and teach at the internationally acclaimed Stagedoor Manor for nine weeks this summer. Stagedoor Manor is a performing ... Continue Reading Lenz ’17 Directs, Choreographs and…
Dabney ’14 Directs ‘She Is the Narrative’ This May
“She Is the Narrative” gives voice to the voiceless through history and present times. Directed by Desirée Dabney ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting), “She Is the Narrative” explores historical ... Continue Reading Dabney ’14 Directs ‘She Is…
Elhamalawy ’21 and Gil ’25 Take Part in ‘The Lost Boys’ Workshop
Drew Elhamalawy ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Miguel Gil ’25 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) took part in “The Lost Boys” workshop in New York last month. The 1987 film ... Continue Reading Elhamalawy ’21 and Gil ’25…
Piedra ’23 Cast in New Brazilian Musical ‘Barba’
Caitlyn Piedra ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast in a new musical by Carlos Bauzys and Kim Bixler based on the life of Fernando Barba, who is the man who founded the Brazilian ... Continue Reading Piedra ’23 Cast in New…
Grant ’21 Wins Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was awarded a 2023 Craig Noel Award by the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle in the category of Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical for ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 Wins Outstanding Lead…
Dossett ’22 Cast in American Theatre Group’s ‘A Little Night Music’
Jack Dossett ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is playing the role of Henrik in American Theatre Group’s “A Little Night Music” alongside an all-star cast that includes Kate Baldwin, ... Continue Reading Dossett ’22 Cast in American…
Joyce ’23 Nominated for Helen Hayes Award in Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical Category
Aidan Joyce ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was nominated for a 2024 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical (Helen cohort) for his work in “Spring Awakening” with ... Continue Reading Joyce ’23 Nominated for Helen…
Backus ’17 Plays Role of Scout Finch in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
Scout Backus ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) is playing the role of Scout Finch in the national tour of the Broadway production of Harper Lee's “To Kill a Mockingbird” through Feb. 25. Backus ... Continue Reading Backus ’17 Plays Role of…
Grant ’21 Highlighted as Up-and-Coming Star in Broadway Feature
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was featured as one of five rising stars to watch in Broadway.com’s “The Broadway Show.” The article and video highlighted a fun photoshoot ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 Highlighted as Up-and-Coming…