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Behind the Scenes of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical

She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what the world doesn't know is how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, serving as an inspiration for every budding musician who followed. Told through the dramatic lens of her final concert, Summer: The...

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Broadway Balances America: The Band’s Visit

Get swept away under the desert sky as Amber Milt takes you behind the scenes of The Band's Visit. Broadway Balances America prepares audiences to feel something different with The Band's Visit. Amber sits down with the producer of the 10-time Tony Award® winning production, Orin Wolfe, as well as Tony and Grammy Award® winning music and lyricist, David Yazbek, and musical...

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Broadway Balances America: Escape to Margaritaville

Set your mind on island time behind the scenes of Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville. Searching for your lost shaker of salt? Look no further than Broadway Balances America! Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville is bringing island time across the country and we’re giving you license to chill behind the scenes. Hear from director Amy Corcoran and choreographer Kelly Devine...

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Broadway Balances America: Jesus Christ Superstar

What's the buzz? Amber Milt takes us inside the 50th anniversary tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. Broadway Balances America goes behind the scenes of the mesmerizing new production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Stay tuned to meet the members of the production team shepherding the tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic musical phenomenon. Discover how the cast feels...

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Broadway Balances America: Miss Saigon

Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical Miss Saigon, from the creators of Les Misérables. This is the epic story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim. In a bar run by a notorious character called The Engineer, Kim meets an American G.I. That encounter will change their lives forever. Featuring stunning spectacle, a sensational cast of 42,...

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Broadway Balances America: Cats

Cats, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America! Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater—"Memory.” Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Cats tells the...

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Come From Away: Broadway Balances America

The Balancing Act goes behind the scenes with Come From Away, the remarkable true story of a small town in Canada that welcomed the world. Inspired by real-life events, Come From Away tells the story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers who nearly doubled the population of Gander, Newfoundland, the tiny community that welcomed them in the days following September 11, 2001. Learn how creators...

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School of Rock: Behind the Scenes on Broadway

The Balancing Act goes behind the scenes with School of Rock, Andrew Lloyd Webber's high-octane Broadway hit is rocking cities across America! Based on the hit film starring Jack Black, the musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There...

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Broadway Across America Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes of Anastasia

Broadway Across America is back! Go on an epic adventure as host Amber Milt takes us inside the romantic new musical Anastasia. Hear from Lila Coogan—making her national tour debut as Anya—and costume designer Linda Cho as we learn how the beautifully-designed costumes and sweeping score transport audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the excitement of Paris in...

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Go Behind the Scenes with Disney’s Aladdin

Join The Balancing Act host Amber Milt as she goes behind the scenes at Disney's Aladdin for Broadway Across America. Based on the Academy Award-winning Disney animated film, Aladdin sweeps audiences into an exotic world of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance. Come along for the ride as we meet Isabelle McCalla, the actress playing Jasmine, who is making...

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Behind the Scenes with the Estefans and On Your Feet!

The Balancing Act Goes behind the scenes with the Broadway hit On Your Feet!, the musical based on the lives and music of 26-time Grammy Award-winning husband-and-wife team Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan. The musical profiles the two people who leaned on their heritage, talent and each other to make The Miami Sound Machine an international sensation. Olga Villaverde sits...

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Backstage at Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years of Chicago The Musical

Celebrating 20 years of razzle dazzle, the Broadway fixture Chicago The Musical continues to wow audiences across the country. For our Broadway Balances America series, correspondent Amber Milt goes behind the scenes with the creative team, former leading ladies -- and actually makes a cameo in the show as one of the cell block girls! For a show that stands chin-deep...

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Celebrating 20 Years of Chicago The Musical

Celebrating 20 years of razzle dazzle, the Broadway fixture Chicago continues to wow audiences across the country. For our Broadway Balances America series, correspondent Amber Milt goes behind the scenes with the creative team, former leading ladies -- and actually makes a cameo in the show as one of the cell block girls! For a show that stands chin-deep in...

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Behind the Scenes of Waitress, the Broadway Musical

The Balancing Act Goes behind the scenes with Broadway musical Waitress, which just embarked on its first U.S. tour. Inspired by the late Adrienne Shelly's 2007 film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker who dreams of escaping her small town and loveless marriage. Amber Milt sits down with Tony Award-winning director Diane Paulus and...

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Behind the Scenes with On Your Feet!

The Balancing Act Goes behind the scenes with the Broadway hit On Your Feet!, the musical based on the lives and music of 26-time Grammy Award-winning husband-and-wife team Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan. The musical profiles the two people who leaned on their heritage, talent and each other to make The Miami Sound Machine an international sensation. Host Amber Milt...

The Balancing Act Goes Behind the Scenes of “Love Never Dies”

The Balancing Act Goes Behind the Scenes with the creative team of “Love Never Dies.” It’s the sequel to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece, “The Phantom of The Opera.” Set 10 years later, the Phantom has escaped from Paris to New York’s Coney Island. He has finally found a place for his music to soar, all he’s missing is his love Christine...

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Go Behind the Scenes with Disney’s Aladdin

Join The Balancing Act host Amber Milt as she goes behind the scenes at Disney's Aladdin for Broadway Across America. Based on the Academy Award-winning Disney animated film, Aladdin sweeps audiences into an exotic world of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance. Come along for the ride as we meet Isabelle McCalla, the actress playing Jasmine, who is making...

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The Balancing Act Goes Behind the Scenes with “The King and I”

The Balancing Act’s Amber Milt sits down with director Bartlett Sher as he talks about his Tony Award winning revival of this classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. We also met Laura Michelle Kelly who plays Anna… and Joan Almedilla who plays Lady Thiang as they discuss the balance of what is… versus what could be. Plus we meet the king...

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The Balancing Act’s Amber Milt Goes Under the Sea

Disney’s theatrical-produced musical the Little Mermaid is once again wowing audiences as the show begins its national tour! Based on the 1989 Disney film (and the 1837 fairy tale penned by Hans Christian Andersen), the show stars a fresh cast including Diana Huey as Ariel, Marjorie Failoni and Amanda Minano as the mersisters, and Jennifer Allen as Ursula, the evil...

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Broadway Across America: The Bodyguard

Based on the smash hit film, the award-winning musical The Bodyguard is starting its North America tour! Starring Grammy Award-nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox, this breathtakingly romantic thriller features a whole host of irresistible classics, including One Moment in Time, I Wanna Dance with Somebody and, of course, the legendary I Will Always Love You. As with the Warner...

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The Balancing Act Goes Behind the Scenes of An American in Paris

Today our Broadway Across America series continues with An American in Paris! The Balancing Act’s Amber Milt introduces us to the actors who’ll be taking over the lead roles as the Tony Award winning musical begins its national tour! From a 1928 George Gershwin composition, to an Oscar winning 1950’s film starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron, this modern day...

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Finding Neverland

This captivating new production is directed by Tony® winner Diane Paulus, choreographed by Emmy ® winner Mia Michaels, and stars Laura Michelle Kelly, who all sit down with The Balancing Act’s Amber Milt to talk about the inspiration for this updated classic. Packed with mesmerizing visuals, irresistible songs, and plenty of laughs, Finding Neverland is a timeless story about the...

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The Illusionists Comes to the Balancing Act

Our Broadway Across America series comes to the Balancing Act studio as we visit with Jeff Hobson, the Trickster, from the smash Broadway hit, The Illusionists. This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth. It dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever...

A Day In the Life of Broadway’s Cabaret Cast

They sing. They dance. They act. They play an instrument in the orchestra. They are the Kit Kat Girls of Cabaret. Their characters will do anything to survive in 1930s Berlin, but in real life, the actors behind these tough-as-nails nightclub performers know just as much about hard work. The Balancing Act correspondent, Amber Milt, invites you to take a...

Recreating The Sound of Music For a New Generation

From the stage to the silver screen, The Sound of Music is a story that has been seen by millions the world over. The Balancing Act correspondent, Amber Milt, met with the creative team to find out how they recreated a classic for a whole new national audience. “We plan to look more closely at this remarkable work,” says three-time...

Meet the Young Women Behind The Wizard of Oz’s Dorothy Character

Developed from the ever-popular MGM screenplay and reconceived for the stage, this new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic. Audiences will still be able to recognize all their favorite characters and sing along to the beloved songs from the Oscar-winning movie score, but they can also expect a few surprises along the...

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Original Musical If/Then Dazzles Audiences Across the Country

If/Then is a contemporary new musical starring Elizabeth, a city planner who moves back to New York to restart her life. But when her carefully designed plans collide with the whims of fate, Elizabeth’s life splits into two parallel paths. If/Then follows both stories simultaneously as this modern woman faces the intersection of choice and chance. The Balancing Act’s correspondent, Amber...

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Kinky Boots: Embracing Individuality and Changing the World

Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes audiences from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer...

Meet the Modern Day Cinderella

With its fresh new take on the beloved tale of a young woman who is transformed from a chambermaid into a princess, this hilarious and romantic take on Cinderella combines the story's classic elements – glass slippers, pumpkin, and a beautiful ball – along with some surprising twists. More than just a pretty face with the right shoe size, this Cinderella...

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An Inside Look at Tony Award-Winning Production, CABARET

Roundabout Theatre Company’s Tony® award-winning production of CABARET, directed by Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall, takes audiences into the infamous and seductive Kit Kat Klub during pre-WWII Germany where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd. The Kit Kat Girls and Boys who make up the ensemble of the production not...

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Broadway Balances America: The Wizard of Oz

Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow and into a theatre near you! This December, the revamped North American tour of "The Wizard of Oz" gets underway! The Balancing Act’s correspondent, Amber Milt, meets the new Dorothy, Sarah Lasko as she tries on the iconic gingham dress for the first time at the Troika Costume Shop. (For this Maryland...

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Broadway Balances America Series If/Then

If/Then is a contemporary new musical that follows two distinct storylines in the life of Elizabeth, a city planner who moves back to New York to restart her life in this city of infinite possibilities. When her carefully designed plans collide with the whims of fate, Elizabeth’s life splits into two parallel paths. If/Then follows both stories simultaneously as this...

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Broadway Balances America: Kinky Boots

The Balancing Act’s Amber Milt takes viewers behind the scenes of Kinky Boots, the Tony and Grammy Award®-winning hit musical which is now in its third smash year on Broadway and its second year of a phenomenally successful national tour. She sits down with producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig and pop icon Cyndi Lauper who created the Tony® Award-winning...

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Broadway Balances America: Cinderella the Musical

Broadway Across America Cinderella – Behind the Scenes of the Broadway Production The Balancing Act’s Amber Milt takes viewers behind the scenes of this bold and lush production of the classic story. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella has been re-imagined with a contemporary perspective celebrating female empowerment. Thanks to an innovative book written by Douglas Carter Beane. Producer Jill Furman wanted...

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Broadway Balances America Presents Motown The Musical

The first national tour of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is now underway. It features music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalog. It began as one man’s story… became everyone’s music. This Broadway musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy's journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross,...

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Broadway Across America Presents Newsies

Set in New York City at the turn of the century, Disney’s smash hit musical Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenaged ‘newsies,’ who dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. Newsies is inspired by the real-life ‘Newsboy Strike of 1899,’ when...

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Musical Revival of Pippin

With high flying acrobatics, sword throwing, dazzling magic and soaring songs….. Pippin takes us into a captivating world in which a young prince must decide whether he should risk it all in a blaze of glory or choose a simpler path as he searches for the meaning of life. And now this new 2013 Tony Award® winning production and first-ever...

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Dirty Dancing Presented By Broadway Across America

DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is set to wow audiences across the country. It’s an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance, and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together in...

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Little Orphan ANNIE Presented By The Balancing Act

Leapin’ Lizards! The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form and is hitting the road again. With the original lyricist and director Martin Charnin at the helm, this production of ANNIE is a fresh incarnation of the iconic original. The Balancing Act is on location in Manhattan as the production looks for its new leading young lady. Casting this iconic...