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VOTE 4 KARMA STYLZ, PLEASE!
A4D’s Karma Stylz sets impossible goals and somehow reaches them. We met Karma when he first came to NYC from San Antonio, Texas to take a chance on the Big Apple. Karma’s path has not been typical - he’s not trained in jazz, ballet, or tap; but what may lack in technique, he makes up for in unparalleled determination! His specialty: Voguing.
We remember when Karma dreamed of being on FX’s Pose after seeing a casting call. Karma wrote a letter to producer/director Ryan Murphy (Glee, Scream Queens, American Horror Story) with all the reasons why he was perfect for the show. Not only did he book it, but in Season 2, the character Corey was created for him.
And when the COVID shutdown was in its final days, Karma performed in Times Square for a Curtain’s Up event promoting the return of Broadway. He caught the eye of Holly-Anne Devlin, who’s been a part of the creative teams for hit Broadway shows including Jersey Boys and Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays. She got his contact info and then helped him create a routine for her Speakeasy burlesque show.
Karma pulled out all the stops adding fire, magic, props, and pole tricks to his performance. Speakeasy garnered lots of buzz with sold out shows every night. Next stop was to take it to Washington, DC. And that’s where Karma became a local star at The Sunset Room. Even Miss Jay from America’s Next Top Model came to watch.
Karma’s groundbreaking performance also caught the eye of critics and next thing, he found out he was nominated for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical for Broadway World’s Regional Awards. And now this underground Vogue performer’s name is listed in the same category with Broadway stars.
It’s another dream come true for Karma. And he’s asking the A4D Family to please take five minutes to vote for him. You can only vote once, so let’s help Karma reach another milestone!
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BRITNEY SPEARS MUSICAL ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME TO BOW AT BROADWAY’S MARQUIS THEATER IN THE SPRING
 The Britney Spears musical Once Upon a One More Time will arrive on Broadway and begin performances at the Marquis Theatre on May 13, 2023 and open on June 22. Powered by Spears’ hit songs, Once Upon a One More Time features an original book by Jon Hartmere with direction and choreography by Keone and Mari Madrid. Once Upon a One More Time follows Cinderella, Snow White, and other fairytale princesses as they gather for a book-club meeting. A rogue fairy godmother drops The Feminine Mystique into their corseted laps, spurring a royal revelation. The musical weaves the chart-topping anthems of the Princess of Pop herself, Britney Spears – including Oops I Did It Again, Lucky, Circus, and Toxic – into a heartwarming and uproarious musical adventure. The production had its world premiere at Washington, D.C’s Shakespeare Theatre Company in November 2021. That staging featured Briga Heelan as Cinderella, Justin Guarini as Prince Charming, Tony nominee Emily Skinner as Stepmother, Aisha Jackson as Snow White, Brooke Dillman as The O.F.G (Original Fairy Godmother), Mimi Scardulla and Tess Soltau as the step-sisters, Michael McGrath as Narrator, Ashley Chiu as Sleeping Beauty, Raymond J. Lee as Clumsy, Wonu Ogunfowora as Rapunzel, Ryan Steele as Prince Erudite, Morgan Weed as Princess and the Pea, and Lauren Zakrin as Little Mermaid.
TONY WINNER AARON TVEIT TO RETURN TO MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
 Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome back Aaron Tveit who will reprise his Tony-winning turn as Christian at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre for a limited time beginning January 17, 2023. Current star Tony nominee Derek Klena will return to the role on April 11, 2023. Ashley Loren will continue to star as Satine. A Tony winner for Moulin Rouge!, Tveit’s Broadway credits include Catch Me If You Can, Next to Normal, Wicked, and Hairspray. His screen credits include Schmigadoon!, American Horror Stories, Graceland, Grease Live!, Gossip Girl, Brain Dead, Les Misérables, and more. Moulin Rouge! is based on Baz Luhrmann’s hit 2001 film of the same name. The show arrived on Broadway following a run at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre. It features a book by John Logan and a score of pop music from the past 50 years. Alex Timbers directs the production, which features Tony-winning choreography by Sonya Tayeh. It opened on Broadway on July 25, 2019 and won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
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NEIL DIAMOND PERFORMS AT OPENING NIGHT OF BROADWAY’S A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
 On December 5, Neil Diamond surprised the crowd and cast at opening night of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. He performed an impromptu rendition of Sweet Caroline. This is first time Diamond performed in his hometown of New York City since 2017 when shortly after, the multiple Grammy-winning artist announced his retirement from concert touring. Diamond also visited with the cast, crew, and creative team backstage after the show. In addition to Swenson, the cast of A Beautiful Noise is led by Mark Jacoby as Neil Diamond - Now, Robyn Hurder as Marcia, and Linda Powell as Doctor. They are joined by Jessie Fisher as Jaye Posner; Michael McCormick as Paul Colby/Tommy O’Rourke; Tom Alan Robbins as Bert Berns/Kieve Diamond; and Bri Sudia as Ellie Greenwich/Rose Diamond. A Beautiful Noise is choreographed by Steven Hoggett.
CAROLEE CARMELLO, GRACE McLEAN, JORDAN DOBSON JOIN BAD CINDERELLA ON BROADWAY
 Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bad Cinderella will begin performances at the Imperial Theatre on February 17, 2023 and open on March 23. It features an updated story and book by Oscar-winning writer Emerald Fennell. Lloyd Webber composed the music and David Zippel wrote the lyrics. Laurence Connor directs and JoAnn Hunter choreographs. Linedy Genao will star as Cinderella. The cast features Carolee Carmello, Grace McLean, Jordan Dobson, Morgan Higgins, Sami Gayle, Christina Acosta Robinson, and Savy Jackson. Carmello is a three-time Tony nominee for Parade, Lestat, and Scandalous. She is currently playing John Dickinson in 1776. McLean has appeared on Broadway in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. Dobson is currently in A Beautiful Noise. Robinson made her Broadway debut in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. This marks the Broadway debut for Higgins.
STOMP TO END OFF-BROADWAY RUN AFTER 29 YEARS
 Stomp will end its 29-year run at off-Broadway’s Orpheum Theatre on January 8. At the time of its closing, it will have played 13 previews and 11,472 regular performances. The North American and European tours will continue. In Stomp, an eight-member cast creates music and sly humor with found objects: push brooms, wooden poles, hammer handles, garbage cans, and matchboxes, even a kitchen sink. There’s no traditional narrative—both household and industrial objects find new life as musical instruments in this unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy. Stomp opened at the Orpheum Theatre on February 27, 1994. It went on to generate North American, South American, Central American, and European tours, as well as sit-down productions in San Francisco, Boston, Las Vegas as well as London’s West End.
Anthony Rapp and partner Ken Ithiphol welcomed a baby son. The original Rent star shared the news that Rai Larson Ithiphol was born on December 2. Rapps Broadway credits include The Little Prince and the Aviator, Precious Sons, Six Degrees of Separation, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and If/Then...
THE WIZ, DIRECTED BY SCHELE WILLIAMS, TO EASE ON BACK TO BROADWAY
 A new production of the Tony-winning musical The Wiz will set out on a national tour before arriving on Broadway for a limited engagement in 2024. The revival will be directed by Schele Williams and features a book by William F. Brown and a Tony-winning score by Charlie Smalls. Jaquel Knight will choreograph and Amber Ruffin will provide additional material. The Wiz will launch the tour in the fall of 2023 in Baltimore, home of its 1974 world premiere. The production will tour before it begins on Broadway. Based on L. Frank Baum’s children’s book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Wiz takes one of the world’s most enduring American fantasies, and transforms it into an all-Black musical extravaganza for the ages. The Wiz premiered on Broadway in 1975 and won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. A 1978 film adaptation starred Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Richard Pryor, and Lena Horne.
STEPHANIE J. BLOCK, SEBASTIAN ARCELUS, MONTEGO GLOVER, GAVIN CREEL SET FOR INTO THE WOODS TOUR
 The Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into the Woods is heading out on a national tour. Directed by Lear deBessonet, the production will begin in February 2023 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. following previews in Buffalo, New York. Lorin Latarro choreographs and Rob Berman serves as the music director. The Broadway production will play its final performance at the St. James Theatre on January 8, 2023. The national tour will star Broadway cast members Montego Glover, Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, Gavin Creel, Cole Thompson, Katy Geraghty, David Patrick Kelly, Nancy Opel, Aymee Garcia, Ta’Nika Gibson, Brooke Ishibashi, Kennedy Kanagawa, Jim Stanek, and Alysia Velez. This Broadway production marks the third revival of Into the Woods and its first time back on Broadway in 20 years.
KPOP TO CLOSE ON BROADWAY AFTER TWO WEEKS, WILL RELEASE CAST ALBUM
 The new musical KPOP, which began preview performances at Circle in the Square Theatre on October 13 and opened on November 20, will play its final performance on December 11. By the time of closing, KPOP will have played 44 preview performances and 17 regular performances. An original Broadway cast recording is set to release on February 24, 2023. The final performance will have a special Asian American and Pacific Islanders community event and panel discussion to celebrate and reflect on AAPI representation on Broadway and beyond. Featuring a book by Jason Kim, music, lyrics, music production, and arrangements by Helen Park, and music and lyrics by Max Vernon, KPOP features choreography by Jennifer Weber.
Bob McGrath, original, longtime resident of Sesame Street, has died at 90. He performed on Sing Along With Mitch and was a teenage idol in Japan before spending 46 years on the iconic kids TV program. McGrath was one of the four non-Muppet cast members when Sesame Street debuted on public television stations of November 10, 1969. He remained with the legendary kids show for 46 seasons…
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