Which Colleges Did Current Broadway Performers Attend?

College Majors Musical Theater Major
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<p>Just out of boredom, I made a list of the current Broadway performers in leading/featured roles, along with their college degree. Please feel free to correct any information!
* indicates s/he did not graduate</p>

<p>American Idiot
Van Hughes – Fordham
David Larsen – Carnegie Mellon
Rebecca Naomi Jones – North Carolina School of the Arts
Libby Winters – Whitman College</p>

<p>Anything Goes
Sutton Foster – Carnegie Mellon*
Laura Osnes – University of Wisconsin*
Colin Donnell – Indiana University</p>

<p>Billy Elliot
Emily Skinner – Carnegie Mellon
Greg Jbara – Juilliard
Will Chase – Oberlin Conservatory of Music</p>

<p>Catch Me If You Can
Norbert Leo Butz – Webster (BFA), Alabama (MFA)
Aaron Tveit – Ithaca*
Kerry Butler – Ithaca</p>

<p>How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Mary Faber – Brandeis
Ellen Harvey – Boston University</p>

<p>Jersey Boys
Matt Bogart – Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
Ryan Jesse – University of Northern Colorado
Dominic Nolfi – Boston Conservatory
Jarrod Spector – Princeton, Atlantic Theatre Company</p>

<p>La Cage Aux Folles
Christopher Sieber – AMDA</p>

<p>Mamma Mia
Lisa Brescia – AADA
Judy McLane – Ithaca</p>

<p>Mary Poppins
Ashley Brown – Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music</p>

<p>Memphis
Chad Kimball – Boston Conservatory
Montego Glover – Florida State University</p>

<p>Million Dollar Quartet
Victoria Matlock – University of Northern Colorado
James Moye – James Madison University</p>

<p>Priscilla: Queen of the Desert
Will Swenson – Brigham Young University
Nick Adams – Boston Conservatory</p>

<p>Sister Act
Patina Miller – Carnegie Mellon
Victoria Clark – Yale (BA), NYU (MFA)</p>

<p>The Addams Family
Bebe Neuwirth – Juilliard*</p>

<p>The Book of Mormon
Josh Gad – Carnegie Mellon</p>

<p>The Lion King
Gareth Saxe – NYU (MFA)
Dashaun Young – California State University, Fullerton
Chauntee Shuler – University of Richmond*</p>

<p>Theh Phantom of the Opera
Hugh Panaro – Temple University
Sara Jean Ford – Carnegie Mellon</p>

<p>Wicked
Laura Woyasz - Shenandoah University
Teal Wicks – University of California, Irvine</p>

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<p>I love that you did this and shared it with everyone- thanks</p>

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<p>Except for a couple of west coasters and Floridians, everyone looks well to the east of the Mississippi. :frowning:
Texas needs to work harder.</p>

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<p>While in NYC last month on a choir trip, D and I saw Anything Goes and Memphis. Among the more centrally located schools represented in the cast bios were:</p>

<p>Northwestern
Oklahoma City University
Webster
Michigan
Oklahoma
Baldwin-Wallace
Alabama State</p>

<p>Those who listed schools in their bios tended to be in the ensemble, not the leads, but still, it looks as if the eastern schools don’t have a lock on this. :slight_smile:
(And I should maybe mention–there was one cast member who listed a BA in Biology!)</p>

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<p>How to Succeed In Business…
Rose Hemingway - Catholic University of America</p>

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<p>While it’s fun to read the bios in Broadway playbills, don’t let it be discouraging because of what schools are not represented. The reality is that very few of the thousands of kids who study theatre will EVER make it onto a Broadway stage. Inquire at the schools on your list as to where their grads are working and what type of work they’re doing. It’s important information to have but you can’t use Broadway as your sole metric or you will almost always be sorely disappointed.</p>

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<p>Amen alwaysamom!</p>

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<p>Agreed! Regional theatre and national tours produce a much more varied example of what schools have students working. :)</p>

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<p>I did a quick survey of a couple of national tours and found grads/current students of the following:AMDA, Ball State, Belmont, BOCO, UC Irvine, Carnegie Mellon, Catholic University, University of Central Oklahoma, Circle in the Square, Coastal Carolina, Columbia (Art History/French major), Elon, Florida State, U Florida, Hartt School, Ithaca, Louisiana Lafayette, U Maine, NYU, UNC - Chapel Hill, Notre Dame de Namur, Pace, Penn State, Point Park, RSAMD, Shenandoah Conservatory, SUNY Cortland, Syracuse, UArts, Wichita State, Wright State. </p>

<p>I am sure a search of other tours would add even more. And once you add in the great regional theatres…</p>

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<p>It’s also good to remember that many people who work on Broadway do so for a relatively short time. D has friends who have recently done Broadway stints that lasted for as little as 6 months! Broadway is a great line item on your resume, but that alone rarely makes a career.</p>

<p>If you scan Playbills a year from now, a different set of schools may be represented.</p>

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<p>I’m guessing that most Universities/Conservatories post a list of alum who are currently/recently on Broadway. </p>

<p>Here’s what I notice about current NY/Broadway happenings from Northwestern, including Stephen Colbert in… Company! And did August Osage County close?</p>

<p>A list of your fellow Wildcats represented on Broadway and beyond this season
last updated 2.13.11</p>

<p>Anything Goes | Stephen Sondheim Theatre
Raymond Lee (C04) as John</p>

<p>Mamma Mia | Winter Garden Theatre
Rachel Frankenthal (C07) as Swing</p>

<p>Mary Poppins | New Amsterdam Theatre
Brad Haak, Music Director/Conductor
Mark Ledbetter (C00) as Ensemble
Amber Owens (C02) as Ensemble
Dale Reiling, Associate Conductor</p>

<p>The Motherf**ker with the Hat | Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
Todd Rosenthal (Professor), Scenic Design
Anna Shapiro (Professor), Director</p>

<p>Wonderland: A New Alice | Marquis Theatre
Kate Shindle (C99) as Mad Hatter</p>

<p>Black Tie | Primary Stages
Gregg Edelman (C80) as Curtis</p>

<p>Company | Avery Fisher Hall
Stephen Colbert (C87) as Harry</p>

<p>Elling | Barrymore Theatre
Denis O’Hare (C84) as Elling</p>

<p>The Merchant of Venice | Broadhurst Theatre
Lily Rabe (C04) as Portia</p>

<p>Time Stands Still | Cort Theatre
Brian D’Arcy James (C90) as James Dodd
Laura Linney as Sarah Goodwin</p>

<p>It might be fun to add current info from other schools!</p>

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<p>for tours we can add Otterbein, UMich, USC, Marymount Manhattan, and U of Arizona (definitely west of the Mississippi.)</p>

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<p>Austinmtmom is wise to point out the students from schools working in Regional theatres and national tours. It seems like some students look for schools based on which schools have students on Broadway, even when “making it” really only involves having a job! Great list austinmtmom! It’s so exciting that all those schools have grads working :)</p>

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<p>I almost forgot that my D has a friend who graduated from Texas State who is currently on tour. She is a wonderful performer!</p>

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<p>I can’t find last year list and when I get this year’s I will repost but the following is just 2008-2009:</p>

<pre><code> From: Fran Charnas, Theatre Division
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<p>Boston Conservatory Annual Alumni Report
2008-09</p>

<p>A small sampling of 2008-09 professional activities and accomplishments by our theatre alumni in NYC, LA and
First Class National Tours </p>

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<p>Josh Grisetti BROADWAY BOUND – Eugene – Broadway – Fall of 2009
ENTER LAUGHING – David Kolowitz – York Theatre, NYC – Off-Broadway
(Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle, Lucille Lortel
nominations. Theatre World Award winner)
THE KNIGHTS OF PROSPERITY – Series Regular (Louis Mintz) -<br>
ABC-TV/Touchstone/Worldwide Pants – Comedy Series
SPAMALOT – Sir Robin – Las Vegas</p>

<p>Chad Kimball MEMPHIS – Huey (Lead) – Broadway – Fall of 2009</p>

<p>Dan’yelle Williamson MEMPHIS – Broadway Debut – Fall of 2009
THE LION KING – Nala – 1st Class National Tour
WICKED – Elphaba cover/ensemble – Chicago</p>

<p>Stephanie Umoh RAGTIME – Sarah – Broadway Debut – Fall of 2009</p>

<p>Erin Davie A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC – Charlotte – Broadway – Fall of 2009
CURTAINS – Niki Harris – Broadway
GREY GARDENS – Young Edie – Broadway and Film Documentary
THE GLORIOUS ONES – Lead – Lincoln Center, NYC
CAMELOT – Guinevere - Goodspeed</p>

<p>Chelsea Stock THE LITTLE MERMAID – Ariel – Broadway </p>

<p>Constantine Maroulis ROCK OF AGES – Drew - Broadway – TONY NOMINEE
Broadway Beacon Award for support of Arts and Education
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL – CBS - Soap Opera –
Constantine Parros - Recurring Role
CONSTANTINE – CD - Single “Everybody Loves” - Singer/Composer</p>

<p>Adam Dannheisser ROCK OF AGES – Dennis - Broadway
THE COAST OF UTOPIA: PART TWO-SHIPWRECK-
Karl Marx – Lincoln Center – Broadway
CYMBELINE – Lincoln Center </p>

<p>Noah Racey VAUDEVILLE – Cirque du Soleil– Lead – Directed by David Shiner - Broadway 2010
TURN OF THE CENTURY – Choreographer – Thommie Tune, Dir. – Goodman Theatre
CURTAINS – Bobby Pepper – Broadway & LA – Dir. Scott Ellis
BUSKER ALLEY –benefit for The New Theatre – Dir. Tony Walton
With Glen Close and Jim Dale
Dominic Nolfi JERSEY BOYS – Tommy DeVito – Broadway</p>

<p>Drew Sarich LES MISERABLES – Jean Valjean – Broadway (also Javert, Enjolras)
FRANKENSTEIN (Premiere)– Lead – Papermill Playhouse, Milburn, NJ
INTERNATIONAL VICTIM – Lead Singer/song writer – Indie, Alt. Punk</p>

<p>Katherine McPhee THE LAST CALLER – Film – Lead
I KNOW WHERE THE BOYS ARE – Film – Role-Harmony
With Emily Stone, Beverly D’Angelo, Lauren Hill
CSI: NY – Guest Star - 2009
A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – TV – Rod Stewart, Host –
Musical Performance
Kiss Concert – Musical Performance with Hillary Duff, Fergie, Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna</p>

<p>Mark Lawson ONE LIFE TO LIVE – Brody Quinn - Soap Opera – ABC Network</p>

<p>Jack Noseworthy THE SURROGATES – Film with Bruce Willis
PRETTY UGLY PEOPLE –Film –TREVOR –with Allison Janney
PHAT GIRLS – Film – Richard “Dick” Eckhard
CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION – TV – Dwight
Episode: I Like to Watch </p>

<p>Keesha Fleth GIRLFRIENDS – TV – Monica – Recurring Role
Nominee as Best Supporting Actress – 39th Annual NAACP Image Awards
WHY DID I GET MARRIED – Film – Pam –w/ Tyler Perry
Sharon Leal, Janet Jackson</p>

<p>Jason Jurman COUGER CLUB – Spense (Lead) - Film with Joe Montegna,
Faye Dunaway and Carrie Fisher (Spring 2008)</p>

<p>Laura Duncan SOUTH PACIFIC - Nellie cover – Lincoln Center
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS – Christine Colgate – 1st Class Tour</p>

<p>Jason Snow SOUTH PACIFIC – Broadway Debut</p>

<p>Natalie Toro A TALE OF TWO CITIES – Madam Defarge – Broadway
IN THE HEIGHTS – First Class National Tour</p>

<p>Nick Adams GUYS AND DOLLS – Liver Lips Louie - Broadway
CHORUS LINE – Larry – Broadway
FAR OUT: THE NEW SCI-FI MUSICAL – Lead – NYMF
Solo Cabaret Debut - Birdland</p>

<p>Eddie Korbich THE LITTLE MERMAID – Scuttle -Broadway
FACE THE MUSIC – Joe Malarkey –Encores! Prod. John Rando/Dir.
Randy Skinner/Choreo. - NYC</p>

<p>Janet Saia PHANTOM OF THE OPERA – Broadway</p>

<p>Elisa Van Duyne FINIAN’S RAINBOW – Broadway – Fall of 2009
110 IN THE SHADE – Broadway w/ Audra McDonald
ADRIFT IN MACAO – Off-Broadway
Gerard Alessandrini FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: RUDE AWAKENING – Author –
John Freedson Producer - Latest Version – 26th year – Off-Broadway
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY SPEICAL EDITION: THE ROAST OF
UTOPIA – Off-Broadway - HONORARY TONY 2008</p>

<p>Ben Gettinger MAMMA MIA – Pepper – Broadway</p>

<p>Alysha Umphress AMERICAN IDIOT (Green Day) – Berkeley Rep – Fall of 2009
MAKE ME A SONG – The Music of William Finn–Cover–Off B’way</p>

<p>Nicole Ruth Snelson LEGALLY BLONDE – Brooke Wyndam/ Shandi - Broadway<br>
CHORUS LINE – Cassie – 1st Class National Tour</p>

<p>Ann L. Nathan SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE –multiple roles – Broadway
BABY MAMA – Film - Starring Tina Fey<br>
LAW AND ORDER-CRIMINAL INTENT – TV – Guest Star
DIRT – FX-TV
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS – The Alley Theatre – Houston </p>

<p>Andrew Durand SPRING AWAKENING – Gaylord/ Moritz cover – Broadway</p>

<p>Jesse Swenson SPRING AWAKENING – Broadway</p>

<p>David Benoit AVENUE Q – Nicky/Trekkie Monster/Bear – Broadway
ALL SHOOK UP – 1ST Class National Tour </p>

<p>Katie Adams WICKED - Glinda Cover – Broadway
LUCKY GUY – Chicky - Goodspeed</p>

<p>Kasey Marino HAIRSPRAY – Brad/Corny Collins cover – Broadway
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN – Readings – NYC
SMOKEY JOE’S CAF</p>

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<p>I hope this doesn’t violate CC TOS. But here is a website that may be of interest,
OCUNY. OCU has a very large and active alumni group in NY they have a program every spring break where they invite up current MT students, let them stay with them, have classes, workshops, show them the ropes of Broadway, etc. On this website, there is a little video explaining the program and shows many OCU alum and what shows they are in.
[url=&lt;a href=“http://www.ocunyc.com/]OCUNYC[/url”&gt;http://www.ocunyc.com/]OCUNYC[/url</a>]</p>

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<p>Just came back from the national tour of Spamalot, which was really fun! I saw the original cast on B’way, and this was just as good. Here is a list of schools mentioned in the bios: Penn State, U-Oklahoma, AMDA, Wagner, Syracuse, Point Park, Boston Conservatory, Ball State, Elon, Circle in the Square, and one cast member was an English major at Rutgers.</p>

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<p>Onstage- D went to high school with Sir Robin from the Spamalot nat. tour, and he graduated from NYU about 2 years ago. I don’t know which program he was in at NYU, but we saw him perform about 6 weeks ago and had great fun seeing the show again.</p>

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<p>Yes, Martin Glyer, he was very good! He didn’t list NYU in his bio, so I didn’t know where he went to school.</p>

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<p>Martin is a Tisch grad. My D knew him through a friend of a friend so I’m not sure which studio he was in but I don’t think it was CAP21. I recall her mentioning him to me because he was yet another Tischie who had double-majored while there.</p>