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10:00am EDT

Autism and Broadway: What it means to be a fan while on the spectrum
Friday July 26, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Sutton Center
This is for anyone who is on the spectrum, who knows someone on the spectrum or is just interested in learning more about the spectrum. People will be able to discuss their own experiences of being on the spectrum while being a fan of Broadway and also having a safe space for people to info dump about their interest in Broadway. It will also be a safe space for people to ask questions about what it is like being on the spectrum.
Presenters
avatar for Skylar Reiner

Skylar Reiner

Skylar is a graduate of Adelphi University and is a huge fan of theatre. She is hoping to be an NBC Page and is writing her own musical.
Friday July 26, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Sutton Center
  Panel

10:00am EDT

Spotlight: Six
Friday July 26, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Trianon Ballroom
Presenters
avatar for Kaisha Huguley

Kaisha Huguley

Kaisha Huguley (she/her) is a multi-hyphenate artist, an actor, host, & digital creative, based in New York City. In 2017, she quit her full-time job with the federal government in Washington, D.C. and moved to New York City to become an actor and this is one of the best decisions... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Trianon Ballroom
  Panel

10:00am EDT

STAGE and BEYOND
Friday July 26, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Gramercy
STAGE and BEYOND is an open discussion about the MANY lanes of creative success available to stage actors, singers, and dancers who are aspiring professionals. "Success" doesn't have to be confined to performing onstage — how can we find ways to EXPAND opportunities available to performers while using our performance experience to open more doors?

When stage performers can tap into the mindset of EXPANSION rather than TRANSITION... it allows us to start manifesting those endeavors WHILE having successful performing careers and unlocking those "entrepreneurial" gates of creative potential.

Join Mike Evariste, alongside a panel of today's top industry and Broadway professionals who have taken their skills to STAGE and BEYOND!
Presenters
avatar for Mike Evariste

Mike Evariste

MIKE EVARISTE is currently Artistic Director at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), a Tony-nominated Broadway Producer and Broadway actor. On Broadway, Mike made his producing debut as a Co-Producer on the Tony-nominated play Disgraced, produced by Lincoln Center Theater... Read More →
avatar for Jamison Scott

Jamison Scott

JAMISON SCOTT (Producer) is a co-owner of ShowTown Productions and producer of the Tony-winning production of A Christmas Carol (Broadway/Tour). Other Broadway producing credits include Oh Mary!, JOB, How to Dance in Ohio and Into the Woods (Broadway/Tour). Jamison is a partner at... Read More →
avatar for Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Marie Jenkins is an actor, choreographer & director whose vast on-stage career, wicked sense of humor, and artistic eye behind the lens, found her at home in the world of film and tv. She’s choreographed for “Girls5Eva” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” (Netflix), “Mr... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Gramercy
  Panel

10:00am EDT

Stage Managers: Putting Together A Broadway Show
Friday July 26, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
The stage manager is a vital key in the development and running of a Broadway show. Get the inside scoop on what really goes into putting a Broadway show together with stage managers who have been behind some of the biggest, most love, and most incredible flops in Broadway history. Just a few of the shows these stage managers represent include: Frozen, The Lion King, Rocky, The Little Mermaid, Wicked, Hands On A Hardbody, Harmony, Kimberly Akimbo, Fun Home, Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All, An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, Camelot, and many more.
Friday July 26, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
  Panel

11:15am EDT

AANHPIS Taking the Lead- This is Us
Friday July 26, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Trianon Ballroom
After years of hitting a definable ‘wall’, AANHPIs are finally being recognized for their talent and the ability to hold the audience captivated- join us as we talk to these Performers who are holding down Lead roles on Broadway in parts that have nothing to do with their ethnic heritage- what’s changed, what’s the same, and how do we keep pushing that envelope?
Friday July 26, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Trianon Ballroom
  Panel

11:15am EDT

For the Fanzians: A Fanzian Discussion with some Ozians Part 2!
Friday July 26, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Sutton Center
Guess who’s Boq! For its second year, the “For the Fanzians” panel takes a deep dive into the culture surrounding the Broadway Blockbuster Wicked!  From being a fan, becoming an Ozian, and discussing the show that has changed us all “For Good!”
Presenters
avatar for DJ Plunkett

DJ Plunkett

DJ is a NYC based actor originally from Lynn, Massachusetts with a BFA in musical theatre from CCM. He is most known for playing Boq on the North American Tour of Wicked where he played over 480 performances in 22 cities. Regional Theatre: City Springs Theatre Company, ACT of Connecticut... Read More →
avatar for Christian Thompson

Christian Thompson

Christian Thompson has been seen as Fiyero both on Broadway and on tour. He was also Smokey Robinson/Damon Harris in the Original Broadway Cast of Ain’t Too Proud. Commissioned writer at Penn State in 2022. Most importantly a life long Musical Theatre fan and nerd! Happy Con!
avatar for Jake Pedersen

Jake Pedersen

Jake is so excited to be here. Jake is currently playing Boq in Wicked and you may have seen him as Frankie Epps in the Tony winning Broadway revival of Parade.He graduated from Penn State in 2021 where he received his BFA in Musical theatre.
avatar for Brie Leftwich

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. Shows include KPOP, Bad Cinderella, Shucked, Moulin Rouge, and currently the Outsiders. She has also interned with Wicked’s costume... Read More →
avatar for Daniel Quadrino

Daniel Quadrino

This is Daniel’s first time at BwayCon and so excited to be here! Broadway credits include The Who’s Tommy, Wicked, Newsies and Bye Bye Birdie. National Tours include Waitress and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Keep up on Socials: DannyQuadrino IG/TikTok
Friday July 26, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Sutton Center
  Panel

11:15am EDT

From Stage to Screen: Navigating a Film/TV Career For Performers
Friday July 26, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Gramercy
Join the hosts of Survival Jobs: A Podcast Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo for this dynamic panel discussion exploring the journey of stage performers transitioning into the world of television and film aiming to provide invaluable insights and practical tips for aspiring performers looking to expand their horizons beyond the theater!

We understand the growing interest among stage performers in pursuing opportunities in TV and film. Therefore, our panel 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, to network television, and even producing their own work, they will shed light on the intricacies of transitioning to the screen, including securing representation, managing conflicting schedules between auditions and shoots, and thriving in both New York City's theater scene and the wider entertainment industry.
Presenters
avatar for Jason A. Coombs

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 →
avatar for Samantha Tuozzolo

Samantha Tuozzolo

Samantha Tuozzolo is a host, creator, equity actor and event professional who has been residing in New York City for the past 11 years. 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... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Gramercy
  Panel

11:15am EDT

Let's Dance the World Away: Broadway Choreographers of the 2020s
Friday July 26, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
Jerome Robbins, Bob Fosse, Gower Champion--some of theater's most iconic figures are choreographers. In this panel, some of the most prominent choreographers of the current decade will take you behind the scenes into the process of creating dance for Broadway musicals. Panelists have contributed stellar work to musicals including Tommy, Shucked, Paradise Square, Almost Famous, Into the Woods, Days of Wine and Roses, Suffs, and How to Dance in Ohio.
Presenters
avatar for Sarah O'Gleby

Sarah O'Gleby

SARAH O’GLEBY (Choreographer) credits include: Shucked (Broadway), Almost Famous (Broadway), Tony’s Opening Numbers 2022 (Radio City with Ariana DeBose ), Shucked (Pioneer, SLC), The Wanderer (Paper Mill Playhouse), Mythic (Charing Cross, London), High Button Shoes (City Center... Read More →
avatar for Karla Garcia

Karla Garcia

KARLA PUNO GARCIA is the first woman of color to choreograph the Tony Awards in 2023 when the show was unscripted and dance and music opened the broadcast. She was also co-choreographer of Days of Wine and Roses starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'arcy James. She choreographed the Off-Broadway... Read More →
avatar for Mayte Natalio

Mayte Natalio

Mayte Natalio is from Queens, New York by way of her Dominican parents. Favorite Choreography credits include The Winter’s Tale (Dallas Theater Center/ Public Works), Runaways (NYU), Into The Woods (Barrington Stage Company), Measure for Measure (The Public Theater/ Mobile Unit... Read More →
avatar for Charles Kirsch

Charles Kirsch

Charles Kirsch is the 16-year-old host of the Broadway podcast Backstage Babble, which has presented over 180 in-depth interviews with theater legends such as Carol Burnett, Harvey Fierstein, Joel Grey, and Chita Rivera. Kirsch has also hosted game night benefits for the non-profit... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
  Panel

11:15am EDT

The Art of Audio Description
Friday July 26, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Murray Hill
Our goal is to keep talking about audio description until the response is – that’s the accessibility service that allows blind and visually impaired patrons to enjoy theatre. We hope that this program demystifies what audio description is and helps spread the word among all theatre goers that audio description is available across the country for everyone that would like to use the service. We will also share feedback that we’ve heard from blind and low vision theatre goers from our combined experiences with audio description. We will answer any questions that workshop attendees have from how to become a describer, to how to start a description program or how to increase participation from AD users at your theatre.
Presenters
avatar for Sabrina Martinez

Sabrina Martinez

Sabrina Martinez attended her first musical at the age of 12 and has been an avid theatre goer ever since. In an effort to share her love of theatre, Martinez began audio describing for the blind community eight years ago at various theatres in the Houston area. A human resources... Read More →
avatar for Nefertiti Matos Olivares

Nefertiti Matos Olivares

Nefertiti Matos Olivares is a blind bilingual Latina who is deeply committed to ensuring that culture is a shared space for all. As a professional voice talent who specializes in Audio Description Narration with an extensive background in Assistive Technology and museum/heritage sites... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Murray Hill
  Panel

11:15am EDT

YOUR VOICE MAKES A DIFFERENCE: The Power of Philanthropy in Theater
Friday July 26, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
Broadway fans have the power to create change and make a lifesaving difference. Join Broadway Cares for an interactive discussion exploring how theater and philanthropy go hand in hand, from the stages of Broadway to your very own school, club, or theater. Hear from passionate members of our theatrical community about what inspires them to give back, and learn how YOU can stand side-by-side with them to provide meals and medication, health care and hope to those in need.
Presenters
avatar for Taylor Mattes

Taylor Mattes

Taylor Mattes is the Community Engagement Coordinator for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. She’s a proud alumnus of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, where she worked on student-led fundraising efforts for Broadway Cares while studying technical theatre. In her work with... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
  Panel

11:15am EDT

Cover Letters & Standout Submissions For Performers
Friday July 26, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Nassau
Let's delve deep into pitching to get those auditions. We will chat what to put in a cover letter, email, note and how to fill in those little boxes on the casting websites so that you standout in a saturated market! Let's get those auditions!
Friday July 26, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Nassau
  Workshop

1:15pm EDT

Welcome to BroadwayCon!
Friday July 26, 2024 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Suite
Join us in the Mainstage as we come together to kick off BroadwayCon 2024!
Friday July 26, 2024 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Suite
  Special

1:15pm EDT

The Authentic Audition: A Comprehensive Guide for Performers
Friday July 26, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
This session covers the ins and outs of Equity and Non-Equity calls, how to put together the perfect audition book, and what it means to be authentically "you" in the audition room. This session is for those of all experience levels.
Presenters
avatar for Mickey Pettit

Mickey Pettit

Mickey Pettit is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. He originally hails from a small town in the Midwest. Mick is the Author of the gay, science-fiction/ fantasy book series, Proditor: Chronicles of a Magical Assassin. His solo show, Everything I Need To Know I Learned... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
  Interactive

1:15pm EDT

The Historical & Current Impact of Black Women on Broadway
Friday July 26, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Sutton Center
Join us for an enlightening and dynamic panel discussion on "The Historical & Current Impact of Black Women on Broadway," led by esteemed actor, host, & digital creator Kaisha Huguley and renowned pop culture historian and author Caseen Gaines. This event features special guests including Broadway luminaries Kimberly Marable (Hadestown, Chicago), Anastacia McCleskey (Suffs), and more.

This panel will celebrate and examine the vital contributions of Black women to the world of Broadway, from the trailblazing performances and behind-the-scenes innovations of the past to the transformative and inspiring roles of today. Huguley and Gaines, along with our distinguished panelists, will provide a comprehensive exploration of the historical milestones and contemporary achievements of Black women in theatre.
Presenters
avatar for Kaisha Huguley

Kaisha Huguley

Kaisha Huguley (she/her) is a multi-hyphenate artist, an actor, host, & digital creative, based in New York City. In 2017, she quit her full-time job with the federal government in Washington, D.C. and moved to New York City to become an actor and this is one of the best decisions... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Sutton Center
  Panel

1:30pm EDT

BroadwayCon 2024 First Look
Friday July 26, 2024 1:30pm - 2:25pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Suite
Enjoy an exclusive look at some of the best shows in town! From recent Tony winners to future Broadway transfers, come celebrate everything this season has to offer!
Friday July 26, 2024 1:30pm - 2:25pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Suite
  Performance

2:25pm EDT

BroadwayCon 2024 Showcase
Friday July 26, 2024 2:25pm - 3:15pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Suite
This year at BroadwayCon, we're celebrating old favorites and Broadway staples with Showcase! We've invited some long running shows back to the BroadwayCon stage to remind us all what makes them fan favorites. 
Friday July 26, 2024 2:25pm - 3:15pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Suite
  Performance

2:30pm EDT

Another Hundred Insights: Sondheim Through a Maven’s Lens
Friday July 26, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Sutton Center
Go deep “Into the Woods” as Broadway Maven David Benkof uses this “Forum” to express his “Passion” for the deliciously complex world of Stephen Sondheim. This captivating talk unveils the subtle artistry and hidden layers within Sondheim's legendary shows. This intellectual and artistic exploration promises to shine a light on the unnoticed, yet brilliantly crafted artistic and thematic details of Broadway's most celebrated composer.  Whether you're a seasoned Sondheim aficionado or new to his work, this talk will open your eyes to dozens of the myriad details that make his shows a treasure trove for exploration and discovery.
Presenters
avatar for David Benkof

David Benkof

David Benkof, the Broadway Maven, has been teaching Broadway and American Jewish Culture online for more than four years. He aims to help students think more deeply about musical theater by seeing the third time things they did not notice the first. His love for Broadway is triply... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Sutton Center
  Panel

2:30pm EDT

Musicals & Mental Health
Friday July 26, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Gramercy
The return of this popular, annual panel, led by Psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz, features a panel of Broadway favorites discussing theater and emotional well-being. Topics include self-care, managing anxiety, the impact of oppression/marginalization on mental health and the power of community. The conversation will conclude with an opportunity for audience members to ask questions to the panel.
Presenters
avatar for Alisa Hurwitz, PsyD

Alisa Hurwitz, PsyD

Dr. Alisa Hurwitz (she/her) is a Clinical Psychologist at Dartmouth where she specializes in gender-affirming healthcare. She is a Board member for the LGBTQ National Hotline and Broader than Broadway and a recipient of the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr Social Justice Award from Dartmouth... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Gramercy
  Panel

2:30pm EDT

Show 'Em How It's Done: Veteran Actors Talk Shop
Friday July 26, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
Each season, Broadway is lucky to be graced with a few (or more than 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, 16-year-old podcast host Charles Kirsch will sit down with five actors who have been in the business for more than thirty years, all of whom played roles on Broadway this past season (two of them getting Tony-nominated in the process!) and talk to them about the lessons that they've learned and that they continue to pass along.
Presenters
avatar for Jay O. Sanders

Jay O. Sanders

Jay is an actor with several decades of experience on and off Broadway, film, and television.
avatar for Charles Kirsch

Charles Kirsch

Charles Kirsch is the 16-year-old host of the Broadway podcast Backstage Babble, which has presented over 180 in-depth interviews with theater legends such as Carol Burnett, Harvey Fierstein, Joel Grey, and Chita Rivera. Kirsch has also hosted game night benefits for the non-profit... Read More →
avatar for Sharon Catherine Brown

Sharon Catherine Brown

Sharon is a native New Yorker and a double Broadway Legacy Baby! She was recently seen as Mrs. Nolan in Days Of Wine And Roses. Other Broadway credits include the revival of Caroline Or Change, Head Over Heels, Dreamgirls, Joseph And The Technicolor Dreamcoat, Maggie Flynn.National... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
  Panel

2:30pm EDT

The Journey to Your Broadway Debut
Friday July 26, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Murray Hill
Calling all BroadwayCon Fans! 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 on the insightful and engaging panel, “The Journey to Your Broadway Debut”!

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
avatar for Jason A. Coombs

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 →
avatar for Samantha Tuozzolo

Samantha Tuozzolo

Samantha Tuozzolo is a host, creator, equity actor and event professional who has been residing in New York City for the past 11 years. 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... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Murray Hill
  Panel

3:45pm EDT

Jennifer Geller Autograph & Selfie Session
Friday July 26, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station A)
Presenters
avatar for Jennifer Geller

Jennifer Geller

Jennifer Geller is currently The Bar Wench in Hamilton on Broadway! She is also a Fitness and Nutrition Coach with her own business, www.JETFITNESSTRAINING.COM. Some previous credits: National/International Tours: Hamilton (The Bullet), Bring It On The Musical (Nautica), Film/TV... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station A)

3:45pm EDT

Business & Marketing Strategy For The Performer
Friday July 26, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Gramercy
Ready to get those auditions? Here we will chat actionable tips, tricks and tools of marketing yourself!  This includes headshots, resumes, websites to find work, how to pitch and submit for auditions, what an agent/manger does, what to put on social media, self-tape needs, unions and more! 

Presenters
avatar for Kimberly Faye Greenberg

Kimberly Faye Greenberg

Kimberly has been working across the board in theatre, film, and television for over 25 years and is known as the first-and-only actress to play leading roles in two Off-Broadway musicals at the same time as well as for her numerous portrayals of Fanny Brice (4 shows/2 CDs) that have... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Gramercy
  Panel

3:45pm EDT

Carnaval Del Barrio: Hispanics In Theater (Plus: Wicked Raffle!)
Friday July 26, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
Dive into the vibrant voices of Hispanic workers and workers-to-be in theater and beyond as they share insights on stage representation, backstage inclusivity, and the imperative for industry-wide improvements.  Plus, don't miss your chance to our exclusive 'Wicked' ticket raffle to have a chance to relive the show before the movie comes out this fall! Every donation-based entry for the raffle will fuel the Hispanic Federation's mission for Hurricane Fiona relief!

Presenters
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Mariola Garcia

Mariola is a born and raised Mexican actress whose passion and training for the arts started at the young age of 4. She moved to NYC at age 18 to train at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and graduated from the third Company year. Some of her credits include Hamlet in Hamlet... Read More →
avatar for Jessica Guerrero

Jessica Guerrero

Jessica is a senior mechanical engineering student at Stevens Institute of Technology. Aside from her studies, she plays a collegiate softball and volunteers part time at an elementary school’s theater department. During the summer she helps the engineering and grip teams at a small... Read More →
avatar for Cian Genaro

Cian Genaro

Cian Genaro, is an actor and musician, born and raised in New York City. He got his start at 11, Playing Peter Pan in his high school theater program, and went on to play roles such as Hamlet, Tybalt, and many others. In 2020 he had his Film Debut in Barry Alexander Brown's 'Son of... Read More →
avatar for Mariel Monteagudo

Mariel Monteagudo

Mariel is not totally comfortable touting herself in the third person, so please bear with her. Mariel lives in Staten Island, NY, but was born in Manhattan (and it's super important to her that you know that). She has been an active theater patron since 1993 making her terrible to... Read More →
avatar for Mandy Padilla

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 →
avatar for Mauricio Corona Serrano

Mauricio Corona Serrano

Mauricio Corona Serrano is a Mexican actor/filmmaker currently based in New York City.He started his studies at the young age of six at Bellas Artes Hidalgo, he later continued training with UNAM Canada, Tec Campus Hidalgo and finally at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy both... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
  Panel

3:45pm EDT

Fairy Tales on Broadway: From Into the Woods to Once Upon a One More Time
Friday July 26, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Murray Hill
Three panelists survey the fairy tale genre on stage, specifically fairy tale adaptations as Broadway musicals, from Disney productions to Into the Woods, Once Upon a One More Time, and Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (and more). We will discuss Disney's influence on Broadway musicals, non-Disney fairy tale adaptations, as well as adaptations featuring the lands of Neverland, Oz, and Wonderland. We will discuss designing a fairy tale on stage, and how girl power and true love are depicted from show to show. 

Presenters
avatar for Tyler N. Manning

Tyler N. Manning

Tyler N. Manning (they/them) is burgeoning theater professional. Tyler currently works front of house on Broadway and hopes to provide people with the same magic they felt as a young theatergoer. Tyler is a proud New Jersey resident despite spending most of their time in the city... Read More →
avatar for Chris Calfa

Chris Calfa

Chris, known in the cosplay community as PrincessChris Cosplay has been recognized for his male interpretations of iconic female characters from Cinderella to the Scarlet Witch. His work has been featured in the book Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara by Emily Zemler as well as publishing... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Murray Hill
  Panel

3:45pm EDT

We're the Names in Tomorrow's Papers: Broadway News Outlets
Friday July 26, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
Whether its BroadwayWorld, Playbill, TheaterMania, or any of so many other prominent theater news sites, almost every theater fan has a go-to place they check thousands of times a day to make sure they haven't missed a piece of breaking news. Often, the people who do the work of reporting this news and write articles, features, and interviews for those sites don't get their turn in the spotlight--but that all changes now! At this panel, prominent writers and editors in the field of Broadway news will discuss the complexities of the work they do.
Presenters
avatar for David Gordon

David Gordon

David Gordon is most proud of being McKayla's dad Felicia's husband. He is the Editor in Chief of TheaterMania.com and President of the Outer Critics Circle, and he made his Broadway debut playing himself in The Prom.
avatar for Philip Boroff

Philip Boroff

Philip Boroff is the editor of Broadway Journal, which covers the business of theater. He's worked as a reporter for Bloomberg News and Marketplace Radio.
avatar for Charles Kirsch

Charles Kirsch

Charles Kirsch is the 16-year-old host of the Broadway podcast Backstage Babble, which has presented over 180 in-depth interviews with theater legends such as Carol Burnett, Harvey Fierstein, Joel Grey, and Chita Rivera. Kirsch has also hosted game night benefits for the non-profit... Read More →
avatar for Robert Diamond

Robert Diamond

Robert Diamond is the founder and CEO of BroadwayWorld and the owner of Wisdom Digital Media, an award-winning leading design company for entertainment and technology web sites. In his previous life, he held an executive position for the world's leading publisher of technology magazines... Read More →
avatar for Michael Abourizk

Michael Abourizk

Michael Abourizk is a theatre historian, writer, reporter, and researcher.He currently reports daily on the news, trends, and business of Broadway as a reporter at Broadway News. He occasionally contributes feature pieces rooted in some area of theatre history.Previously, he spent... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
  Panel

3:45pm EDT

Hamilton Dance Masterclass
Friday July 26, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Nassau
Get ready to be in the room where it happens as Broadway pro Jennifer Geller joins us in a masterclass through the choreography of Hamilton!
Friday July 26, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Nassau
  Workshop

4:15pm EDT

Afra Hines Autograph & Selfie Session
Friday July 26, 2024 4:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station B)
Presenters
avatar for Afra Hines

Afra Hines

Last seen in the Broadway revival of Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ and Funny Girl, alongside Lea Michele. Afra is a veteran performer with 9 Broadway credits to her name. Some of her favorites include Hadestown (where she understudied the role of Persephone), SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 4:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station B)

5:00pm EDT

Jelani Remy Autograph & Selfie Session
Friday July 26, 2024 5:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station A)
Presenters
avatar for Jelani Remy

Jelani Remy

Jelani Remy: is currently starring as Goldie Wilson/ Marvin Berry in Back To The Future at The Winter Garden Theater! He is a New Jersey native and Montclair State University alumni. Past Broadway shows : Disneys The Lion King (Simba) and Eddie Kendricks in Ain’t Too Proud The Life... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 5:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station A)

5:00pm EDT

Broadway Trivia hosted by The Broadway Fan Club
Friday July 26, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Gramercy
Step into the spotlight and test your Broadway knowledge with our thrilling trivia extravaganza! From showstopping tunes to legendary performances, challenge yourself and your friends to see who truly reigns supreme as the ultimate Broadway aficionado. Whether you're a seasoned theater buff or just love a good musical, join us for fun, laughter, and the magic of Broadway! Prizes awarded for the Top 3 teams!
Presenters
HL
Friday July 26, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Gramercy
  Interactive

5:00pm EDT

Buzz versus Brains: Putting Your New Writing Content on the Internet versus Ways to Protect Your Intellectual Property
Friday July 26, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Murray Hill
We live in an age where your work needs to have a fanbase and a following in order to advance, sparking the debate: to post your content or to NOT post your content. This panel will explore how to create an online presence for your work while protecting it from plagiarism and theft.
Presenters
avatar for Johnny Blaze Leavitt

Johnny Blaze Leavitt

An award-winning playwright, actor, comedian, and cosplayer, Johnny is thrilled to be returning to BroadwayCon after being a panel moderator and a judge of the Cosplay Contest in 2023. He is the co-creator and book writer for Taking Wing: Legends of Emimencia which had a staged preview... Read More →
avatar for Tye Blue

Tye Blue

Tye Blue is the Lortel Award-winning Director & Co-Author of the Off Broadway hit TITANIQUE and will soon be directing its premiere productions in London, Australia, Montreal, and Toronto. TV: RuPaul’s Drag Race, Project Runway, Nailed It, Say, I Do!, Snoop Dogg’s Jokers Wild... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Murray Hill
  Panel

5:00pm EDT

Eating Disorders and Body Image
Friday July 26, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Sutton Center
Learn about the connection between negative body image/eating disorders and the arts, diagnoses, strategies to understand and treat negative body image/eating disorders, concepts such as resistance, strengthening the Healthy Self and assignments for dealing directly with unhealthy relationships with the body and food.
Presenters
avatar for Kimberly Hershenson

Kimberly Hershenson

Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I was a ballet dancer with the Joffrey Ballet followed by a career as an intellectual property/entertainment lawyer. I graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University's School of Social Work and am a published author for the Columbia Social... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Sutton Center
  Panel

5:00pm EDT

From Concept to Song: The Making of 'Annelie' and Other Musicals
Friday July 26, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
Join us into the creative process behind original musicals like "Annelie" and the steps involved in bringing them to fruition. This panel offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the intricate development of online musical theatre projects, from the inception of ideas, the assembly of a team, and the logistics required to run it.

Whether you're an aspiring playwright, composer, director, or simply a musical theatre enthusiast, this panel will provide invaluable insights into the magic of bringing your musical aspirations to life.
Presenters
avatar for Lilianne Coeverden

Lilianne Coeverden

Lilianne Coeverden is a film and classical composer and singer who's passionate about musical theatre and storytelling. Since the age of 4, Lilianne has played the Piano and picked up several other instruments throughout her orchestral career, finally settling on musical theatre voice... Read More →
avatar for Katherine Lynn-Rose

Katherine Lynn-Rose

Katherine Lynn-Rose is a Chinese-Canadian actor, singer/songwriter, and writer/director passionate about promoting Asian representation in the arts. Katherine impressed audiences nationwide with her singing and songwriting skills as a semi-finalist in the second season of Canada’s... Read More →
avatar for Lydia the Bard

Lydia the Bard

Lydia the Bard is a singer songwriter working primarily on YouTube releasing covers and original songs. She is most known for her ‘Disney Princesses but they’re Villains’ series where she sings darker takes on beloved Disney songs.
avatar for Meghan Stefek

Meghan Stefek

Meghan is a reporter/MMJ at WMBC who recently graduated from York College of PA with a BA in Mass Comm and a musical theatre minor! She loves singing, creating, cooking and spending time with her pets!
avatar for Joshua Turchin

Joshua Turchin

Joshua Turchin is a singer, actor, dancer, musician, composer, music director, accompanist, and writer. Select theater/TV credits: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation (Original Off-Broadway Cast), two Broadway National Tours, Flounder in The... Read More →
avatar for Mandy Padilla

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 →
Friday July 26, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
  Panel
 
Saturday, July 27
 

10:00am EDT

Champagne Problems: The Women of Gatsby
Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
The Great Gatsby is one of the greatest romance novels of the twentieth century and is currently one of the hottest stories to be told onstage! With three separate Gatsby-related productions in one year, this panel focuses on the women of Gatsby, those from the novel and those who make up the casts and creative teams of these incredible productions. How can we relate to the women of the 1920s today?
Presenters
avatar for Stephanie Cha

Stephanie Cha

Stephanie Cha is an actor based in NYC. Regional: Mr. Holland's Opus (Ensemble/Gertrude u/s, Ogunquit Playhouse). NYC: The Great Gatsby (Kitty Klipspringer, Off-Broadway), Chasing Andy Warhol (Doctor/Great Jones Dancer, Bated Breath Theatre Company). Film: Piano Practice (Lead), Detective... Read More →
avatar for Jocelyn Mosman

Jocelyn Mosman

Jocelyn Mosman is a full-time immigration lawyer, adjunct professor of business law, and theatre content creator. She spent her childhood performing Shakespearean plays at a replica of the Globe Theatre in West Texas and now has completed her third year in a row of having seen every... Read More →
avatar for Mariah Reives

Mariah Reives

Mariah Reives began dancing in Sanford, North Carolina at the age of three. She then went on to train at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts for high school and then graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a B.A. in Teaching Dance. She is currently in The Great... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
  Panel

10:00am EDT

Impressions of Broadway
Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Sutton Center
Big Broadway names are taking over BroadwayCon - or are they? Have you ever wanted to hear popular Broadway voices sing something they shouldn’t? For example, if Lin-Manuel Miranda sang “Memory”… or Norbert Leo Butz sang “Defying Gravity?” Well, in this panel, you’ll hear just that! Join our panelists for pure fun as they sing through popular Broadway repertoire while doing impressions of your favorite Broadway stars!
Presenters
avatar for Aaron J. Dix

Aaron J. Dix

Actor, Singer, Lover, Aaron J. Dix’s favorite color is Blue and is a firm believer that the world would be less divisive if Netflix let David Lynch produce his children’s film “Snootworld.” It would’ve been a masterpiece. Aaron has never been on Broadway.
avatar for Joshua Turchin

Joshua Turchin

Joshua Turchin is a singer, actor, dancer, musician, composer, music director, accompanist, and writer. Select theater/TV credits: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation (Original Off-Broadway Cast), two Broadway National Tours, Flounder in The... Read More →
avatar for Kaden Potak

Kaden Potak

Kaden Potak (they/he) is a NYC based performer, director, and stage manager, and they’re incredibly excited to be presenting at Broadwaycon! Recently, they were seen as Medium Alison in “Fun Home”, coproducer and performer of “54 Below Celebrates Alice in Wonderland Musicals... Read More →
avatar for Noah Manumaleuga

Noah Manumaleuga

Noah Manumaleuga is a Theatre content creator that you may have seen (or more likely heard) through TikTok, YouTube, Instagram or more! He has earned the nickname "The Lin-Manuel Miranda Guy" from his following since most of his content revolves around his vocal impression of composer... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Sutton Center
  Panel

10:00am EDT

Just Can't Wait: Meet the Lion King Cubs of the past on The PAWCast Live!
Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Gramercy
Walter Russell III, made his Broadway debut as Young Simba in Disney's The Lion King in February 2020, and one month later the COVID Pandemic shut Broadway down and sadly, Walter never played Young Simba again. To get over his disappointment, Walter launched The PAWcast series and began interviewing former Young Simbas and Young Nalas who lived all across the states and now you can meet these former young cubs at BroadwayCon...we know you Just Can't Wait for it!
Presenters
avatar for Walter Russell III

Walter Russell III

Walter Russell III is the youngest male Grammy winner in history for his work on the first opera by a black composer at The MET, Fire Shut Up In My Bones. Walter originated the role of young Michael Jackson in MJ The Musical on Broadway. Before that, he made his Broadway debut as... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Gramercy
  Panel

10:00am EDT

More to Come From: Broadway Podcast Network
Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
  Panel

10:00am EDT

The Forgotten Art of Foley Effects
Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Murray Hill
Hear that? It's the art of Foley effects calling you to join this exciting panel demonstrating the wonderful forgotten art of Foley! Get hands on demonstrations on how to make some fun sounds and learn all about how Foley has moved on into the digital age, and is still alive and well in studios all over the world.
Presenters
avatar for Amy Lake

Amy Lake

Amy is a 20 year veteran of roving and community theater. Her experience in different performance environments gives her a unique approach to problem solving and melding of theatrical styles.
Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Murray Hill
  Panel

11:15am EDT

Claybourne Elder Autograph & Selfie Session
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station A)
Presenters
avatar for Claybourne Elder

Claybourne Elder

Claybourne Elder was recently seen on Broadway as Andy in the Tony Award-winning revival of Company. He is a Grammy, Screen Actors Guild Award, Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel nominee and currently plays John Adams on HBO’s hit series The Gilded Age. He is known for his performances... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station A)

11:15am EDT

Hot Honey Dance Tutorial
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Nassau
Join the cast of CHICAGO for a special dance seminar. Learn the iconic Fosse choreography behind CHICAGO's big finale number, “The Hot Honey Rag.”
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Nassau
  Interactive

11:15am EDT

Are You An Actor? No! Even More Nontraditional Roles on Broadway and Off-Broadway
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Gramercy
Beyond the stage and wayyy beyond backstage is a world of often unknown theatrical workers that help keep our industry afloat. Join us for a panel discussion highlighting some of the lesser-known careers in the theatrical field and the fluidity in theatre career paths that led us to these positions. If you’re not sure if you want to be onstage, offstage, or somewhere in the middle – this panel is for you!
Presenters
avatar for Austin Kunis

Austin Kunis

Austin Kunis, originally from Atlanta, Georgia, once ran away with the circus and never looked back. With a background in prop fabrication and production management, he’s had a varied theatrical career ranging from shooting off fireworks to building props for drag queens and everything... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Gramercy
  Panel

11:15am EDT

Low Budget Milky Whites: Understanding Dynamic Art Through Dozens of Cows
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Sutton Center
Of all the characters from “Into The Woods,” none have seen more…variation between productions than Jack’s beloved cow. The defunct Tumblr blog “Low Budget Milky Whites” catalogued a bestiary of staging choices: puppets, masks, facepaint, balloons, and more. But, funny as they are, what can these costumes teach us about the medium of theatre? Zach Barr – creator of the video essay series “And Now, They Sing” – discusses the differences between Static and Dynamic Art, through the lens of the cow as white as milk.
Presenters
avatar for Zach Barr

Zach Barr

Zach Barr (they/them) is a multidisciplinary theatre artist based in Chicago.They are the creator of the video essay series AND NOW THEY SING, discussing the history of the performing arts. Zach is currently a resident playwright at Three Brothers Theatre, and a member of the 23/24... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Sutton Center
  Panel

11:15am EDT

More to Come From: Broadway Podcast Network
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
  Panel

11:15am EDT

Nothing About Us Without Us
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Trianon Ballroom
Featuring members of the Autistic Theatremakers Alliance team and How to Dance in Ohio, the panel will discuss personal relations with accessibility and open up for a Q and A. This panel is intended to be viewed by not just neurodivergent people, but neurotypical people as well who wish to become more educated about collaborating with autistic creators and increasing accessibility for autistic audiences.
Presenters
avatar for Desmond Luis Edwards

Desmond Luis Edwards

Desmond Luis Edwards (they/he) and their fabulous hair are incredibly excited to be at BroadwayCon! Broadway: How to Dance in Ohio(Remy). @the.dez.edwards@bohemiagroup_
avatar for Madison Kopec

Madison Kopec

Madison is thrilled to be back at BroadwayCon this year! An avid lover of cosplay and art, Madison loves to see creativity at play.
avatar for Conor Tague

Conor Tague

Conor Tague is widely known for originating the role of Tommy in the groundbreaking musical How To Dance in Ohio. He has also starred in multiple fundraising concerts & cabarets with EPIC Players and Action Play organizations. Television: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
avatar for Amelia Fei

Amelia Fei

Amelia is a New York-based actor, singer, and voice-over artist from Taiwan. She recently made her Broadway debut originating the role of Caroline in How to Dance in Ohio. Other credits include Revelation the Musical (Off-Broadway), The King and I, Avenue Q, and Julius Caesar.ame... Read More →
avatar for Madie Winningham

Madie Winningham

Madie is the Secretary of the Autistic Theatremakers Alliance, a Writer, Stage Manager and more. She adores all things musical comedy and wouldn't be here without the support of her family, friends, and cat: Peggy. She is currently a student at Marymount Manhattan College.
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Trianon Ballroom
  Panel

11:15am EDT

Sober in the City
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
How do you find and maintain addiction recovery while working in the performing arts? Addiction is a deadly disease that kills tens of thousands of people in the United States every year. This panel will feature discussion of the challenges of maintaining sobriety while working in the performing arts, how addiction impacted their work and personal lives and the unexpected gifts of recovery.
Presenters
avatar for Alisa Hurwitz, PsyD

Alisa Hurwitz, PsyD

Dr. Alisa Hurwitz (she/her) is a Clinical Psychologist at Dartmouth where she specializes in gender-affirming healthcare. She is a Board member for the LGBTQ National Hotline and Broader than Broadway and a recipient of the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr Social Justice Award from Dartmouth... Read More →
avatar for Sean Daniels

Sean Daniels

SEAN DANIELS is a leading voice in using the arts to tackle the crisis of addiction in our country. His play, The White Chip, a NYTimes Critics Pick, and Drama League nominee for ‘Best Revival, just closed Off-Broadway produced by Hank Azaria, Jason Biggs, and Tony winners John... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
  Panel

11:15am EDT

Spotlight: The Notebook
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Suite
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Suite
  Panel

11:45am EDT

Fredi Walker-Browne Autograph & Selfie Session
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station B)
Presenters
avatar for Fredi Walker-Browne

Fredi Walker-Browne

Fredi Walker-Browne is best known for creating the role of Joanne Jefferson in the Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT! She recently played Lena, the iconic lead in the 50th anniversary production of Lorraine Hansberry’s RAISIN. She appears as “Ghost” in Season 3 of HBO’s... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station B)

11:45am EDT

Rick Lyon Autograph & Selfie Session
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station C)
Presenters
avatar for Rick Lyon

Rick Lyon

Rick is best known as the creator all of the puppets for the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q. Rick was also in that show's original cast, having created the roles of Nicky, Trekkie Monster, the blue Bad Idea Bear, and others. Some of Rick’s other favorite projects as a puppeteer... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station C)

12:45pm EDT

Gregory Treco Autograph & Selfie Session
Saturday July 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:15pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station A)
Presenters
GT

Gregory Treco

gregory TRECO is an artist originally from Nassau Bahamas. Credits include Zanna in the World Premiere of Zanna Don’t, Taboo where he made his Broadway debut and most recently, played Aaron Burr, George Washington and others in Hamilton. He was a finalist on the reality show Popstars... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:15pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station A)

1:15pm EDT

Ben Cameron Autograph & Selfie Session
Saturday July 27, 2024 1:15pm - 1:45pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station B)
Presenters
avatar for Ben Cameron

Ben Cameron

Ben Cameron is your Broadway Buddy! Bway: Wicked (OBC), Aida, Footloose (OBC). Tours: Sweet Charity, Fame, Footloose, State Fair, The Who's Tommy. One of the theatre industries most beloved personalities, Ben is the creator and host of Broadway Sessions at The Green Room 42 (2018... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 1:15pm - 1:45pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station B)

1:15pm EDT

Disabilities: Fandoms, Onstage and Beyond
Saturday July 27, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Gramercy
Disabled people exist throughout multiple intersections and identities throughout life. Here at BroadwayCon, we’ll discuss the challenges of navigating the theatre industry, fandom spaces and beyond as disabled people.
Presenters
avatar for C Martindale

C Martindale

C is a freshman at CT State Community College, with a passion for Broadway, theatre and performing. They are thrilled to be hosting their first ever panel at BroadwayCon, alongside one of their closest friends. An avid reader with a passion for poetry, C hopes to become a librarian... Read More →
avatar for Adah Christian

Adah Christian

Adah is a 19-year-old performer who inspiries to be an ASL interpretur and a cosmetologist from Brick Township, NJ. Their recent credits include Heathers (Martha Dunnstock), Elf The Musical (Deb), and First Runner Up (BroadwayCon's Star To Be 2022). Outside of performing, Adah loves... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Gramercy
  Panel

1:15pm EDT

More to Come From: Broadway Podcast Network
Saturday July 27, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
Saturday July 27, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
  Panel

1:15pm EDT

Tin Pan Alley: Gateway to the American Musical on Broadway
Saturday July 27, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Sutton Center
During the two decades when Tin Pan Alley flourished on 28th Street in New York (approx. 1890-1910), a symbiotic relationship was established between the commercial theatre – musical comedies in particular – and the emerging commercial sheet music industry: each benefitted and grew from helping to popularize the other. Contributions by Jewish and African American sheet music publishers as well as the entrepreneurial roles taken by women in this era directly shaped the American musical. This panel discussion will show how these entrepreneurs set the musical's development in motion to create the first golden age of musical theatre, 1924-1940.
Presenters
avatar for Elizabeth Mannion

Elizabeth Mannion

Elizabeth has lectured and published widely on 20th century theater and teaches in the Dept. of Modern Languages & Contemporary Literature at Baruch College (CUNY).
avatar for Robert Lamont

Robert Lamont

Robert Lamont is a musical director, composer and educator. He has worked on and off Broadway and regionally with such artists as Carol Burnett, Nanette Fabray, Jerry Orbach, Marc Anthony and Duncan Sheik. Vincent Canby in the New York Times once wrote “Robert Lamont is worth his... Read More →
avatar for Gabrielle Lee

Gabrielle Lee

Gabrielle Lee is at home in Theater, TV & Film, concert performance, backing vocal performance and producing. She holds title roles in Broadway National and Europe tours, Off-Broadway, and Regional Theaters across the U.S. She is the writer/producer of "A Tin Pan Alley Black History... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Sutton Center
  Panel

1:15pm EDT

Be Our Guest: The Disney on Broadway Sing-Along
Saturday July 27, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Suite
For 30 years, Disney on Broadway has brought the magic of Disney to spectacular life on Broadway, with beloved, Tony®-winning shows like Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Aladdin, Newsies and more. In celebration of Disney on Broadway’s 30th anniversary, original stars James Monroe Iglehart (2014 Tony winner for Aladdin), Kara Lindsay (Newsies), Patti Murin (Frozen) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan) invite you to ‘Be Our Guest’ in a sing-along featuring fan favorite numbers from Disney on Broadway’s nine Broadway musicals including "Hakuna Matata," "Poor Unfortunate Souls," "Whole New World" and "Let It Go."

Submit your questions to the Disney stars here and yours may be selected during the event.
Saturday July 27, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Suite
  Performance

1:15pm EDT

Puppetry for the Stage Masterclass
Saturday July 27, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Nassau
Have you ever wanted to learn puppetry and never knew where or how to start? The Puppetry for the Stage Masterclass will go over the basics of theatrical puppetry including making your puppet come to life, developing strong puppet characters, best practices for stage puppetry, and most importantly, the joy of playing! Taught by Noel Macneal (Bear in the Big Blue House), Jennifer Barnhart (Sesame Street, Avenue Q), and Jake Bazel (Winnie the Pooh, Sesame Street), and produced by Julia Schemmer (Puppetry Nights on Broadway), you will feel ready to tackle your next puppetry audition! Practice puppets will be provided, but you're also welcome to bring your own to play with!
Saturday July 27, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Nassau
  Workshop

1:45pm EDT

Josh Lamon Autograph & Selfie Session
Saturday July 27, 2024 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station A)
Presenters
avatar for Josh Lamon

Josh Lamon

Josh was most recently seen in the Pre-Broadway engagement of Death Becomes Her. Other credits include TV/FILM: Here Today (Dir. Billy Crystal), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Blacklist, The Good Fight, 30 Rock, Deadbeat, Katy Keene & Inside Amy Schumer. BROADWAY: The Prom*, Groundhog... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station A)

2:30pm EDT

In My Own Little Corner: Dance and Mental Health Workshop
Saturday July 27, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Nassau
Join veteran dance & teacher Chryssie Whitehead (Chicago,, A Chorus Line, "Every Little Step" documentary, 2020 West Side Story film) and Psychologist Alisa Hurwitz, PsyD ("Dr. Drama") for an interactive workshop. This relaxed class will include a short performance by Chryssie Whitehead from her show, "In My Own Little Corner", learning any-level choreography direct from A Chorus Line and discussion of creating a "mental health carebox" with Chryssie and Dr. Hurwitz.  Take off your shoes, dance and learn tools for taking care of your mental health, whether you are in the industry or a dedicated fan of Broadway.
Presenters
avatar for Alisa Hurwitz, PsyD

Alisa Hurwitz, PsyD

Dr. Alisa Hurwitz (she/her) is a Clinical Psychologist at Dartmouth where she specializes in gender-affirming healthcare. She is a Board member for the LGBTQ National Hotline and Broader than Broadway and a recipient of the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr Social Justice Award from Dartmouth... Read More →
avatar for Chryssie Whitehead

Chryssie Whitehead

Chryssie is most known for her work on Broadway/NY Theatre: (A CHORUS LINE, CHICAGO & COMPANY with Neal Patrick Harris) and television’s GREYS ANATOMY, PRIVATE PRACTICE & REVENGE OF THE BRIDESMAIDS. She has worked all over the globe, touring with Paul McCartney and started her career... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Nassau
  Interactive

2:30pm EDT

Creations of Non-Binary Costumes/Clothes and the Effect it has on Content and the Way We Think about Gender
Saturday July 27, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Gramercy
The old proverb “Clothes make the man” needs a fresh new look. We suggest “Costumes help create the character.” This panel will explore how, now more than ever, costume designs help with character development as well as with an audience’s preconceived notions on gender. We will not skirt the issue! We will create some quick changes of mind as we address and undress this topic.
Presenters
avatar for Johnny Blaze Leavitt

Johnny Blaze Leavitt

An award-winning playwright, actor, comedian, and cosplayer, Johnny is thrilled to be returning to BroadwayCon after being a panel moderator and a judge of the Cosplay Contest in 2023. He is the co-creator and book writer for Taking Wing: Legends of Emimencia which had a staged preview... Read More →
avatar for Bill Hubner

Bill Hubner

Bill was an original company member of The Lion King and has built puppets for Ave.Q, Little Shop of horrors and maintained & repaired specialty items for Beauty and the Beast, Follies, and Priscilla Queen of the Desert. He has worked on Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, Phantom, How 2 Succeed... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Gramercy
  Panel

2:30pm EDT

More to Come From: Broadway Podcast Network
Saturday July 27, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
Saturday July 27, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
  Panel

2:30pm EDT

Writing the Future: AANHPI Playwrights
Saturday July 27, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Trianon Ballroom
A frank conversation with the writers who are changing the game for AANHPI performers because they are writing the change they want to see
Presenters
avatar for Erin Quill

Erin Quill

Erin Quill holds a BFA from CMU, and was also a OBC of Avenue Q. In addition to appearing in shows such as The King and I, Flower Drum Song and DAVE, the musical- she has been writing the blog, The Fairy Princess Diaries for the past 12 years, helping amend casting issues in America... Read More →
avatar for Lauren Yee

Lauren Yee

Lauren Yee was the second most produced playwright in America for the 2019/20 theatrical season (as per American Theatre Magazine). Her plays include Cambodian Rock Band (South Coast Rep, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, La Jolla Playhouse, City Theatre, Merrimack Rep) and The Great... Read More →
avatar for Damon Chua

Damon Chua

Damon Chua is the recipient of an Ovation Award for FILM CHINOIS, which made its Off-Broadway debut with Pan Asian Repertory Theatre. Other Off-Broadway plays include WARRIOR SISTERS OF WU and THE EMPEROR’S NIGHTINGALE. Damon is an alumnus of The Public Theater’s Emerging Writers... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Trianon Ballroom
  Panel

2:30pm EDT

BroadwayCon 2024 Star To Be
Saturday July 27, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Suite
We've brought together the best of the best of the BroadwayCon community to showcase their skill and talent for a chance to be named the next Star To Be! Come cheer on our Finalists as they leave it all the stage in this one-of-a-kind fandom talent contest. 
Saturday July 27, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Suite
  Performance

3:45pm EDT

Lin's Lyric Legacy: A Sing-Along Celebration ('Scuttlebutt' Not Included)
Saturday July 27, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Sutton Center
For anyone that had a Hamilton phase, still stuck in the Encanto fandom, counting down the days until Moana 2, or praying for an In The Heights revival, this one's for you. Don't throw away your shot to come talk about Bruno, see how far we'll go, although we can't take a couple of days in the life of what its like in Washington Heights, we do have an hour to celebrate 16 years of Lin-Manuel's legacy!

(As the title implies, 'The Scuttlebutt' will not be included.)
Presenters
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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 →
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Mauricio Corona Serrano

Mauricio Corona Serrano is a Mexican actor/filmmaker currently based in New York City.He started his studies at the young age of six at Bellas Artes Hidalgo, he later continued training with UNAM Canada, Tec Campus Hidalgo and finally at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy both... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Sutton Center
  Interactive

3:45pm EDT

The Great BroadwayCon Debate
Saturday July 27, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Gramercy
You can take the stage for the Great BroadwayCon Debate! Use that brain full of theater knowledge to debate strangers and win prizes! Replicating countless debates held over pancakes after a show or at a piano bar, The Great Debate might settle long-seated arguments... or start new ones. Join theater fans to vote for the most convincing debater! Arrive early to sign up for a spot on the stage.
Presenters
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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. An activist, comedian, and worm bin parent, they yell at elected officials about voting rights, trans rights, and human... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Gramercy
  Interactive

3:45pm EDT

Tony Winners Singalong
Saturday July 27, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
Here's your chance to vote for the Tony Awards! (Or at least for which songs from Tony-Award winning musicals you want to sing!) Come sing your heart out as we celebrate the Tony-winning Best Musicals of the past 20 years.
Presenters
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Stacy Wiener

Stacy is a 6-time BroadwayCon Attendee and Huge Theatre Nerd. She is very excited to be presenting at BroadwayCon this year.
avatar for Nicole Savage

Nicole Savage

Nicole is proud to have attended BroadwayCon every year since it began in 2016 (hello, BlizzardCon veterans!) and super excited to be co-leading a panel for the first time. Some of her favorite shows are Wicked, Six, Frozen, and Sweeney Todd. She looks forward to belting showtunes... Read More →
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Amy Rissolo

Amy has attended every single broadway con and has no plans of stopping! She is happy to present for the first time! Some of her favorite shows are Rent, Something Rotten and Little Shop of Horrors.
Saturday July 27, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
  Interactive

3:45pm EDT

Building the Best Run Crew
Saturday July 27, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Murray Hill
Who can dress a set in 30 seconds? A run crew can. If you train them right. Let's talk about the ins and outs of building a good run crew, and how to keep them. Sit with an award winning technical director, set designers and prop masters to find out what it takes to keep the show moving!
Presenters
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Amy Lake

Amy is a 20 year veteran of roving and community theater. Her experience in different performance environments gives her a unique approach to problem solving and melding of theatrical styles.
Saturday July 27, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Murray Hill
  Panel

3:45pm EDT

More to Come From: Broadway Podcast Network
Saturday July 27, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
Saturday July 27, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
  Panel

3:45pm EDT

How to Belt Like A Broadway Star!
Saturday July 27, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Nassau
How to Belt Like A Broadway Star class is a collaborative class where students learn the tools and fundamentals of how to belt safely and correctly from Broadway actress and Tik Tok star Jodie Langel. Learn how to sing contemporary musical theater and shape vowels correctly and learn to sing like never before and see instant changes!
Saturday July 27, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Nassau
  Workshop

4:15pm EDT

Erin Quill Autograph & Selfie Session
Saturday July 27, 2024 4:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station A)
Presenters
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Erin Quill

Erin Quill holds a BFA from CMU, and was also a OBC of Avenue Q. In addition to appearing in shows such as The King and I, Flower Drum Song and DAVE, the musical- she has been writing the blog, The Fairy Princess Diaries for the past 12 years, helping amend casting issues in America... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 4:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station A)

5:00pm EDT

IMPROV: A Brief History & How To Throw An Improv Show In Under An Hour
Saturday July 27, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Sutton Center
In one hour we will talk about the history of Improv Comedy. Then show the room how they can produce an improv show at their home or any space in under and hour.
Presenters
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D.B. Frick

With 35 years of producing and performing experience and more than 25 years of writing, I am confident in my ability to contribute to your organization. Most recently I started work with "The American Immersion Theater" as an Actor and with "Lets Go Trivia" as a Host.I recently served... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Sutton Center
  Interactive

5:00pm EDT

How to Succeed...In Your Own Theatre Business
Saturday July 27, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
Ever dreamed of running your own theatrical business? Learn from people who have actually gotten there. The highs, lows, successes, and pitfalls. This panel will range from Princess companies, theatre production companies, fight choreography companies, non-profit, and for-profit. Get advice from actual theatre Business owners on how to get started and if the entrepreneur life is really for you.
Presenters
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BleuJay Do'zia

BleuJay Do'zia (Bleu) acts as the founder and creative director of Selah Theatre Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and inspiring young actors in various locations across the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. Known as the "Teen Whisperer," Bleu motivates young... Read More →
avatar for Tabitha Jablonski

Tabitha Jablonski

Tabitha Jablonski: is excited to be leading a program at BroadwayCon for the third time. Her pasts programs have been "Let's Go to the Movies" (2017) and "Those Who CAN; Teach" (2020). She holds a M.A in Educational Theatre from NYU. She has been a theatre educator for the past seven... Read More →
avatar for Robbie Soto

Robbie Soto

Robbie Soto is the President of Authentic Community Theatre Inc (ACT) in Hagerstown MD. Serving as President for the last 7 years and has grown ACT from a $40,000 a year Children's Theatre into one of the most respected theatre organizations in the DC/MD/VA/WV/PA region. Garnering... Read More →
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Sinead Atkinson

Sinead is a co-owner and Founding Fairy Godmother of Timeless Tales Entertainment LLC, a character entertainment company based out of Long Island, NY. Sinead has over a decade of professional performance experience across the east coast and beyond as a stage actor, NYS-certified English/Drama... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
  Panel

5:00pm EDT

More to Come From: Broadway Podcast Network
Saturday July 27, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
Saturday July 27, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
  Panel

5:00pm EDT

The Stagedooring Guide
Saturday July 27, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Murray Hill
Stagedooring has been a fundamental part of Broadway, but in recent years, it’s gone from a fun tradition to something controversial. Come learn the tips and tricks, how to properly stagedoor, and how to have fun within prescribed limits.
Presenters
avatar for Kitty Monk

Kitty Monk

Kitty Monk hails from Newark, New Jersey, just a path train away from Broadway! While she’s best known for her quirky and informative video essays, one of her passions is theatre, and she can’t resist making at least one theatre reference a review. She’s come to BroadwayCon... Read More →
Saturday July 27, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Murray Hill
  Panel
 
Sunday, July 28
 

10:00am EDT

BroadwayCon Ribbon Trading
Sunday July 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Gramercy
Come and expand your badges with ribbons. Feel free to bring ribbons to trade.
Presenters
avatar for Stacie Lin Borell

Stacie Lin Borell

Stacie Lin is a theater loving Middle School Math Teacher. She is also a drama club advisor and 6 time BroadwayCon attendee. You may recognize her from the 2019 BroadwayCon game night where she was the participant wearing a medical boot.
Sunday July 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Gramercy
  Meetup

10:00am EDT

Six Sing-Along: Join The Royal Chorus!
Sunday July 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Nassau
Join us for an hour of royal revelry as we celebrate the music of 'Six'! Whether you're a die-hard fan or a Tudor novice, unleash your inner diva and sing along to hits like "Don't Lose Ur Head" and "Ex-Wives." Get ready to strut your stuff, don your crowns, and belt out your favorite anthems alongside fellow history enthusiasts. It's a spectacle fit for a queen!
Presenters
avatar for Catherine Amore

Catherine Amore

Catherine is a Brooklyn born Broadway lover and preschool teacher. She spends her time going to see as many live theater events as she can afford. When not seeing shows, she is either going to a Mets game, volunteering at Green-Wood Cemetery, or listening to numerous albums of whatever... Read More →
avatar for Zach Aaronson

Zach Aaronson

Zach (and his iconic furchild Scuttle @scuttleaboutbroadway) has seen over 300 Broadway productions, including every show that's opened since 2021. He sings in the New York City Gay Men's Chorus, as well as walking down the street everywhere he goes. Passions beyond theater include... Read More →
avatar for Mandy Padilla

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 →
Sunday July 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Nassau
  Panel

10:00am EDT

The Art of the Lyric
Sunday July 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Sutton Center
What makes a good lyric? The wordsmiths from some of Broadway’s finest shows (including five Best Musicals) will discuss the rhymes and reasons of their craft. Participants include Marc Shaiman (Hairspray), Dick Scanlan (Thoroughly Modern Millie), Nell Benjamin (Mean Girls), Laurence O’Keefe (Heathers), Robert L. Freedman (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder), and Murray Horwitz (Ain’t Misbehavin’). Bring your favorite lyric to share!
Presenters
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David Benkof

David Benkof, the Broadway Maven, has been teaching Broadway and American Jewish Culture online for more than four years. He aims to help students think more deeply about musical theater by seeing the third time things they did not notice the first. His love for Broadway is triply... Read More →
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Robert L Freedman

ROBERT L. FREEDMAN won the 2014 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Book of a Musical for the Tony-winning Best Musical A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER. With Steven Lutvak, Robert was nominated for the Tony for Best Score, and won the Drama... Read More →
avatar for Laurence O'Keefe

Laurence O'Keefe

Laurence O’Keefe is an Olivier Award-winning and Tony-nominated lyricist, composer and writer for theater, film and television. His musicals include Legally Blonde, Heathers, Bat Boy and Cam Jansen. Film and TV work includes "The Sea Beast", "The Simpsons," "The Daily Show," "Riverdale... Read More →
avatar for Nell Benjamin

Nell Benjamin

Nell Benjamin wrote the lyrics to Mean Girls: The Musical on Broadway which also became a feature film and is opening on the West End this spring. She co-wrote the score to Legally Blonde: the Musical with Laurence O’Keefe. She also co-wrote The Sea Beast for Netflix and wrote the... Read More →
avatar for Murray Horwitz

Murray Horwitz

Murray Horwitz is a Tony Award-winning playwright, lyricist, and broadcaster. Called “my first mentor” by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, his accomplishments include co-authoring the hit Broadway musical Ain't Misbehavin’, writing popular song lyrics for John Harbison’s... Read More →
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Dick Scanlan

Dick Scanlan is an award winning lyricist/librettist/playwright/director best known for the Tony Award winning musical THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, for which he wrote the book and lyrics.
Sunday July 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Sutton Center
  Panel

10:00am EDT

The Importance of Bringing Children to Live Theatre and Broadway
Sunday July 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Murray Hill
It’s never just simply entertainment. This panel will explore how having young minds experience live theater not only leads to more creative and communicative kids, it also promotes a myriad of mental, emotional, and social benefits during those crucial developmental years.
Presenters
avatar for Johnny Blaze Leavitt

Johnny Blaze Leavitt

An award-winning playwright, actor, comedian, and cosplayer, Johnny is thrilled to be returning to BroadwayCon after being a panel moderator and a judge of the Cosplay Contest in 2023. He is the co-creator and book writer for Taking Wing: Legends of Emimencia which had a staged preview... Read More →
avatar for Yvonne Roen

Yvonne Roen

Yvonne Roen (She/They) is an adventurous theater-maker, curriculum developer, teaching artist, and parent. Since 2010, she has created theater for and with young people in classrooms, community centers, and on stages in New York, New Jersey, and Washington DC. Yvonne co-wrote two... Read More →
Sunday July 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Murray Hill
  Panel

10:30am EDT

Fergie L. Philippe Autograph & Selfie Session
Sunday July 28, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station B)
Presenters
avatar for Fergie L. Philippe

Fergie L. Philippe

Fergie Philippe has been seen on Broadway in Hamilton as Hercules Mulligan and James Madison and in Camelot as Sir Sagramore. Off Broadway as Tom/Willis in The Connector. On television: The Good Fight, Law and Order: SVU and The Gilded Age, as well as the film Space Cadet. Fergie... Read More →
Sunday July 28, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station B)

11:15am EDT

Thayne Jasperson Autograph & Selfie Session
Sunday July 28, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station A)
Presenters
avatar for Thayne Jasperson

Thayne Jasperson

Original Broadway cast: Hamilton (Samuel Seabury/King(us)/John Laurens(us)), Newsies (Astaire Award Nominee), Matilda, Finding Neverland (A.R.T), Only Gold MCC. National Tours: West Side Story, Oz (Scarecrow), So You Think You Can Dance. Film: Hamilton, High School Musical 1 & 2... Read More →
Sunday July 28, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Audience Rewards Autograph & Selfie Area (Station A)

11:15am EDT

Broadway Filk Open Song Circle and Contest
Sunday July 28, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Murray Hill
Filk takes on Broadway in this unique song writing challenge! Rework your favorite Broadway tunes into songs about horror, fantasy, or science fiction. Prizes given out for best song adaptation and for best story. Songs judge on content more than vocal quality. Come to compete or come just to listen. All are welcome.
Presenters
avatar for Amy Lake

Amy Lake

Amy is a 20 year veteran of roving and community theater. Her experience in different performance environments gives her a unique approach to problem solving and melding of theatrical styles.
Sunday July 28, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Murray Hill
  Interactive

11:15am EDT

From the Shubert to San Francisco: The #POTUSTrail
Sunday July 28, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Gramercy
Social media content creator "Bekah from Baltimore" had to find a way to get her fix when "POTUS" closed on Broadway and there was no tour in sight. The solution? A year of traveling nationwide to any theatre producing this Selina Fillinger farce. Join this discussion to discover trends uncovered on the trail, the state of local and regional theatres, and content creation lessons learned.
Presenters
avatar for Bekah Walsh

Bekah Walsh

Bekah is a Baltimore-based live theatre enthusiast. While she's obsessed with all things Broadway, she's dedicated to showing off the incredible theatre beyond the Great White Way. She wants to be your theatre bestie on social media @broadwaybekahchica
Sunday July 28, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Gramercy
  Panel

11:15am EDT

Magic Meetup: A Celebration of Disney on Broadway
Sunday July 28, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Sutton Center
A celebration of all things Disney on broadway, including trivia, games, giveaways, and singalongs
Presenters
avatar for Ally O’Brien

Ally O’Brien

Ally is a teacher and broadway enthusiast who recently moved from NJ to NY.
Sunday July 28, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Sutton Center
  Panel

11:15am EDT

Tony Season Roundup with And The EGOT Goes To...
Sunday July 28, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
Join the Tony Awards panel from the podcast "And The EGOT Goes To..." as they discuss this recent Broadway season and the Tony Awards themselves! They will also be discussing dream Tony categories, the upcoming Tony season and answering any audience questions.
Featuring, Host Spencer Sher, and panel members Ashley Hufford, JT Tranberg, and Kate Reinking.

This panel will be recorded as a live episode of And The EGOT Goes To...
Presenters
avatar for Spencer Sher

Spencer Sher

Spencer is the Host and Producer of the podcast, "And the EGOT Goes To…", which is a podcast focused on the four main US-based award shows with a different panel of experts for each of the four awards. He also is one of the rotating hosts for the international Musical Theater podcast... Read More →
avatar for Ashley Hufford

Ashley Hufford

Ashley Hufford is a content creator with over a decade of experience ranging from sports to politics to theater. In 2020, she started making TikToks about Broadway from her bedroom and has slowly built a community based on loudly loving the shows you love and making theatre more accessible... Read More →
avatar for JT Tranberg

JT Tranberg

JT is an actor, digital influencer, and Theater Fanatic. He fell in love with theater when he was 3 years old and performed his first original song for his parents in their living room...the rest is history. He now has dedicated his spare time and energy to exploring all things theater... Read More →
avatar for Kate Reinking

Kate Reinking

Kate Reinking is a content creator on a mission to see as much theatre as possible and influence everyone to do the same! Catch them in a theatre from Berkeley to Broadway and everywhere in between. @theatreislife on TikTok/YouTube, @lastmidnight on IG
Sunday July 28, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
  Panel

11:15am EDT

Stage Combat Workshop
Sunday July 28, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Nassau
An intro to unarmed stage combat. From Carousel to Fiddler on the Roof to Cabaret to Beetlejuice to Fat Ham, there is stage combat in almost every show you might see on Broadway. This class is an intro into how it’s done. Great for actors, directors, stage managers, and anyone who wants just wants to learn more about telling violent stories on stage.
Sunday July 28, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Nassau
  Workshop

1:15pm EDT

At This Performance: 20 Years of Celebrating Broadway's Future Stars
Sunday July 28, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Nassau
Since 2003, At This Performance has been showcasing Broadway's future stars - standbys, alternates and understudies from theater's most celebrated musicals. Created, produced and hosted by renowned casting director Stephen DeAngelis, At This Performance has featured over 1250 performers who have covered over 6000 roles in almost 700 Broadway and Off-Broadway productions and revivals. The success of the ongoing concert series has led to a current monthly residency at The Green Room 42. which has been acknowledged in BroadwayWorld's List of "Best of Club, Cabaret and Concert" which they called "an artistic triumph that everyone should seek out and see".
Join us as we meet several alumni of the series who will share their experiences and behind-the scenes anecdotes and who will also participate in an entertaining and enlightening question and answer session with the audience. We also will enjoy amazing performances from some of Broadway's most talented actors.
Presenters
avatar for David Rimmer

David Rimmer

David Rimmer is a private aviation executive, lifelong New Yorker and theater buff who was an investor in the 2023 hit show Gutenberg! He especially loves musical theater. David is thrilled to making his second appearance as a BroadwayCon moderator this year, recognizing renowned... Read More →
Sunday July 28, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Nassau
  Interactive

1:15pm EDT

Sondheim Singalong
Sunday July 28, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Gramercy
Do you love twisted fairy tales, demon barbers, toxic stage mothers, and tales of life as a thirty-something in New York? If so, then join us as we honor the legacy of the incomparable Stephen Sondheim by singing some of his best-loved songs.
Presenters
avatar for Stacy Wiener

Stacy Wiener

Stacy is a 6-time BroadwayCon Attendee and Huge Theatre Nerd. She is very excited to be presenting at BroadwayCon this year.
avatar for Nicole Savage

Nicole Savage

Nicole is proud to have attended BroadwayCon every year since it began in 2016 (hello, BlizzardCon veterans!) and super excited to be co-leading a panel for the first time. Some of her favorite shows are Wicked, Six, Frozen, and Sweeney Todd. She looks forward to belting showtunes... Read More →
avatar for Amy Rissolo

Amy Rissolo

Amy has attended every single broadway con and has no plans of stopping! She is happy to present for the first time! Some of her favorite shows are Rent, Something Rotten and Little Shop of Horrors.
Sunday July 28, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Gramercy
  Interactive

1:15pm EDT

How To Get An Agent or Manager
Sunday July 28, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Murray Hill
Will you be pursuing a career as a performer and/or already know you want to get an Agent or Manager? This is for you! Learn what an agent/manager does, determine if you need one, as well how to find them and decide who is right for your talents. We will also delve deep into how to reach out to Agents & Managers and what you will need before you do, including what to look out for so don't get scammed!
Presenters
avatar for Kimberly Faye Greenberg

Kimberly Faye Greenberg

Kimberly has been working across the board in theatre, film, and television for over 25 years and is known as the first-and-only actress to play leading roles in two Off-Broadway musicals at the same time as well as for her numerous portrayals of Fanny Brice (4 shows/2 CDs) that have... Read More →
Sunday July 28, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Murray Hill
  Panel

1:15pm EDT

The Art of Creating Your Own Work
Sunday July 28, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
Multi-hyphenate Joshua Turchin brings together a panel of established performers who like himself have mastered the art of creating opportunities for themselves and others. In an industry where casting and jobs are unpredictable, learning how to continuously keep working and honing skills is key to continuing growing and remaining present in an industry that often forgets. Join the talented guests on the panel to learn how they are able to continue to thrive in the industry and maybe even be cast in a Broadway production!
Presenters
avatar for Thomas Sanders

Thomas Sanders

Thomas is an online content creator, singer, and actor, and has gotten to collaborate with several Broadway actors in his videos. He’s appeared in Disney’s Phineas and Ferb, Hamster and Gretel, and is currently working on an upcoming animated series, Kabu.
avatar for Joshua Turchin

Joshua Turchin

Joshua Turchin is a singer, actor, dancer, musician, composer, music director, accompanist, and writer. Select theater/TV credits: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation (Original Off-Broadway Cast), two Broadway National Tours, Flounder in The... Read More →
avatar for Manny Houston

Manny Houston

Manny Houston is a multi-faceted musician, performer, and songwriter with a passion for theater. Raised in South Carolina, he has a degree in classical piano from the College Of Charleston. He’s been seen in FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY and more recently made his Broadway... Read More →
Sunday July 28, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Beekman/ Sutton North
  Panel

1:15pm EDT

The Audio Describer As Cast Member: Live Audio Description At Every Performance
Sunday July 28, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
The current practice of offering audio description at one or two performances in the run of a show was established over 40 years ago; it has never represented equity for audience members who are blind or have vision loss. Our assertion is that access is not simply an add-on; it can be practiced by professionals who are as committed to the success of every performance as each formal cast member. A more expansive audio description arrangement could have an audio describer at rehearsals for each production, meeting with the stage director, actors, the designers (scenic, costumes, lighting, sound) and developing an audio description script throughout the rehearsal period.
Presenters
avatar for Joel Snyder, PhD

Joel Snyder, PhD

Dr. Joel Snyder is known internationally as one of the world’s first “audio describers,” a pioneer in the field of Audio Description, a translation of visual images to vivid language for the benefit, primarily, of people who are blind or have a vision impairment. He is a life-long... Read More →
avatar for George Ashiotis

George Ashiotis

George is a founding member and co-artistic director of Theater By The Blind. In addition to administrative duties, he appeared in may leading roles the the company produced including Hamlet and Oedipus The King. He is a member of AEA and SAG/AFTRA and worked with Richard HarrisWoody... Read More →
Sunday July 28, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Regent/ Sutton South
  Panel

2:30pm EDT

Righting History by Writing History
Sunday July 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Nassau
‘Righting History by Writing History' underscores the vital role of playwrights, writers, investors, producers, and directors in acknowledging overlooked narratives, akin to 'Hidden Figures' in our tumultuous history. Award-winning playwright Ed 'Tiger' Verdin, a member of the Dramatist Guild of America and the federally unrecognized United Houma Nation, amplifies the voices of the voiceless through his writings and theatrical productions. Teaming up with 2x Super Bowl winner and former NY Giant Leonard Marshall, they bring untold stories to the mainstream, highlighting narratives absent from history books. This session aims to illuminate figures like Dr. Emma Wakefield, 9/11 victims, 2nd Lt. Edward Loustalot, and the whole history of slavery. It underscores the unique power of playwrights and writers to reveal these untold stories, utilizing theatre as the medium for their showcase.
Presenters
avatar for Ifa Bayeza

Ifa Bayeza

Ifa Bayeza is an award-winning playwright, director, composer, novelist and educator. Her plays include the Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays Award-winner "Homer G & the Rhapsodies in The Fall of Detroit;" "String Theory;" "Welcome to Wandaland;" "Infants of the Spring... Read More →
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Ed "Tiger" Verdin

Ed "Tiger" Verdin, is an award-winning, nationally recognized playwright with the Dramatist Guild of America and New Orleans Playwrights. As a member of the federally unrecognized United Houma Nation tribe serves as his inspiration to lend a voice to those whose stories remain unrecognized... Read More →
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Leonard Marshall

Leonard Allen Marshall Jr. played twelve seasons in the NFL. Selected 37th overall in the 1983 NFL Draft, he spent the first ten seasons of his career with the NEW York Giants where he accumulated 83.5 sacks, ranking him third in team history. He was selected three times to the Pro... Read More →
Sunday July 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Nassau
  Panel

2:30pm EDT

That Show Was...Interesting: How to Talk about Shows You Don't Like
Sunday July 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Gramercy
“Well, what did you think?” – is perhaps the most dreaded question to be asked after seeing a show you didn't like. But how exactly do you talk about a show that you hate, loathe, or maybe even despise? Navigating this topic can be tricky, but we’re here to help! Join a panel of performers, producers, and designers as we explore the ins and outs of casual theatre critique.
Presenters
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Austin Kunis

Austin Kunis, originally from Atlanta, Georgia, once ran away with the circus and never looked back. With a background in prop fabrication and production management, he’s had a varied theatrical career ranging from shooting off fireworks to building props for drag queens and everything... Read More →
Sunday July 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Gramercy
  Panel

2:30pm EDT

The Impact of Beetlejuice
Sunday July 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Sutton Center
Say his name once, twice and three times! The Ghost with the Most has been haunting us for decades and decades! And now, with a hit Broadway musical currently touring the country, it’s about time we see the impact he’s had on us, and perhaps try to decipher where he came from!
Presenters
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Kitty Monk

Kitty Monk hails from Newark, New Jersey, just a path train away from Broadway! While she’s best known for her quirky and informative video essays, one of her passions is theatre, and she can’t resist making at least one theatre reference a review. She’s come to BroadwayCon... Read More →
Sunday July 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Sutton Center
  Panel

2:30pm EDT

BroadwayCon 2024 Cosplay Contest
Sunday July 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Suite
Join us as we celebrate the wonderful artistry of this community and crown the winners of the 2024 Cosplay Contest!

Anyone interested in participating in the BroadwayCon 2024 Cosplay Contest can fill out this entry form.
Sunday July 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Suite
  Special

3:45pm EDT

Musicals and Movements: Real life advocacy inspired by the stage
Sunday July 28, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Sutton Center
'Musicals and Movements' is an advocacy workshop using the plots of “revolutionary” plays and musicals to show how change is really made. Together, we can use the mobilization and organizing tactics used in Broadway shows to affect real change in our everyday lives!
Presenters
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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. An activist, comedian, and worm bin parent, they yell at elected officials about voting rights, trans rights, and human... Read More →
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Lauren Parker

Lauren is a Senior Researcher in the Climate Program at power research organization, LittleSis. They have over 12 years of research experience, with many of those years working closely with organizers, activists and community members to advance campaigns for housing, environmental... Read More →
Sunday July 28, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Sutton Center
  Panel

3:45pm EDT

Want to Work In Costumes? Let's Chat How!
Sunday July 28, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Gramercy
Let’s talk costumes! Want to work on broadway or professionally as a costume designer/dresser? This is for YOU! We will delve into the array of jobs available when you work Backstage on a Broadway show as well as to gain experience in order to work Backstage, as well as how to format a resume to apply for Backstage jobs, provide IATSE intel and more!
Presenters
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Kimberly Faye Greenberg

Kimberly has been working across the board in theatre, film, and television for over 25 years and is known as the first-and-only actress to play leading roles in two Off-Broadway musicals at the same time as well as for her numerous portrayals of Fanny Brice (4 shows/2 CDs) that have... Read More →
Sunday July 28, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Gramercy
  Panel

5:00pm EDT

Blizzard Party Line
Sunday July 28, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Suite
We've got a few special guests phoning in! Before the curtain falls on BroadwayCon 2024, join us in chatting with some of our most theatrical friends. 
Sunday July 28, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Suite
  Special
 
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