The New Paradigm Theatre is proud to announce their 3rd "So Ya Wanna Be a Broadway Star" Competition!
It's an exciting evening of performances in front of Broadway and entertainment professionals that will entertain and educate.
Where: St. Anthony’s Church 149 Pine Creek Road, Fairfield, CTWhen: October 24th Friday, 5:00-7:30pm
Three age categories of singers will perform for Broadway and entertainment professionals/judges and receive constructive feedback to further their careers as well as exciting prizes for those chosen to perform with NPT the following night.
Three age categories of singers will perform for Broadway and entertainment professionals/judges and receive constructive feedback to further their careers as well as exciting prizes for those chosen to perform with NPT the following night.
Age Categories: 8-12 years old 13-17 years old 18 years and older
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The night’s professional accompanist will be Kenneth Gartman! His theatre credits include Inner Voices III: Arlington (Off-Broadway), Broadcast (NMTC2013), The Toy Maker (NMTC2012), Cabaret/Concerts. Performer credits include Kenneth Gartman… Not Like the Other Cavemen, National Tour of The Music Man, Side by Side by Sondheim LIVE! (BBC Broadcast). More at KennethGartman.com!
The format of the "competition" is nearly identical to any audition process you will go through (from talent shows to Broadway). The difference? You will receive feedback to help you improve on your future auditions and performances. You can relax: you don't need to sound like Idina Menzel to attend.
Awards include being featured in an upcoming New Paradigm Theatre (NPT) production with Broadway stars on October 25th (St. Anthony’s benefit) and December 10th (NPT Holiday Show at the Fairfield Theatre Company) as well as a photo session for headshots, makeup/hair and clothing consultation, business of theatre consultations, and much more.
Past winners have also been featured in appearances following the competition on TV and stage. “The chance to sing in front of Broadway decision makers and to network with them was invaluable.” -Cidalia Alves 2012 winner.
Mentoring is a large component of NPT’s mission and includes our Youth Board of Directors: an “active learning” partnership with ItsRelevant.com, After School at the Klein, our college intern program, and more.
Confirmed judge for this year’s competition:
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Paul Bogaev: a multi award-winning music director, arranger, conductor, and composer. He received his first Grammy for Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida, for which he produced, orchestrated and conducted the Tony award-winning score. He was also music director on Broadway for Tarzan, Bombay Dreams (Tony nomination for best orchestrations), Sunset Boulevard, Aspects of Love, Chess, Les Miserables, Starlight Express, Cats and The Music of Andrew Lloyd Weber with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. In addition, he was brought in to “doctor” Spider-Man, working with Bono and The Edge to improve the musical performance and sound. Paul’s second Grammy was as Executive Producer of the soundtrack of the Oscar-winning film musical, Chicago. His other film musicals include NINE, Across the Universe, Dreamgirls, and the animated Lion King, Tarzan, Mulan, and Emperor’s New Groove.
Paul Bogaev: a multi award-winning music director, arranger, conductor, and composer. He received his first Grammy for Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida, for which he produced, orchestrated and conducted the Tony award-winning score. He was also music director on Broadway for Tarzan, Bombay Dreams (Tony nomination for best orchestrations), Sunset Boulevard, Aspects of Love, Chess, Les Miserables, Starlight Express, Cats and The Music of Andrew Lloyd Weber with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. In addition, he was brought in to “doctor” Spider-Man, working with Bono and The Edge to improve the musical performance and sound. Paul’s second Grammy was as Executive Producer of the soundtrack of the Oscar-winning film musical, Chicago. His other film musicals include NINE, Across the Universe, Dreamgirls, and the animated Lion King, Tarzan, Mulan, and Emperor’s New Groove.
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Neil Fuentes: The Singing Chef! Neil has solidified himself as a Connecticut power talent in both the entertainment and culinary world. “The Sensational Singing Chef”, airing on Connecticut Style on WTNH Television in New Haven, CT since 2009, continues to be a highly rated show for the network, garnering numerous awards and a cult-like following.
Neil Fuentes: The Singing Chef! Neil has solidified himself as a Connecticut power talent in both the entertainment and culinary world. “The Sensational Singing Chef”, airing on Connecticut Style on WTNH Television in New Haven, CT since 2009, continues to be a highly rated show for the network, garnering numerous awards and a cult-like following.
3. 
David Friedman: After spending several years conducting musicals on Broadway, includingGrease, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Song and Dance, David went to Hollywood where he was the conductor and vocal arranger on such Disney classics as Beauty & The Beast, Aladdin,Pocahontas, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. This led to David writing music and lyrics for Disney’s Aladdin and the King of Thieves, scoring three animated television series (Happy Ness, Sky Dancers andDragon Flyz) and the film Trick, and a 13-year stint as music supervisor and vocal arranger of Broadway’s Beauty & The Beast. Take a look at more about him here!
David Friedman: After spending several years conducting musicals on Broadway, includingGrease, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Song and Dance, David went to Hollywood where he was the conductor and vocal arranger on such Disney classics as Beauty & The Beast, Aladdin,Pocahontas, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. This led to David writing music and lyrics for Disney’s Aladdin and the King of Thieves, scoring three animated television series (Happy Ness, Sky Dancers andDragon Flyz) and the film Trick, and a 13-year stint as music supervisor and vocal arranger of Broadway’s Beauty & The Beast. Take a look at more about him here!
4. Wendy Lesniak: Broadway: Love is a Time of Day (u/s Sandy Duncan), Off-B’way: Barefoot in the Park, The Private Ear, Pins and Needles, What’s a Nice Country Like You…, B’way try-out: A Barrelful of Pennies, Regional and Stock: Private Lives (w. Fannie Flagg), George M(w. Mickey Rooney), Pajama Game, Cactus Flower, The Boyfriend, Bye Bye Birdie, Painting Churches, Blithe Spirit, The Odd Couple, Absurd Person Singular and Diana of Dobson’s(Boston Post Rd Stage Co.), Portrait of a Madonna. T.V.: Ed(Mrs. Cheswick). Wendy has enjoyed a notable career in T.V. and radio commercials and is a proud member of A.E.A. S.A.G./A.F.T.R.A. and TAW.
REGISTER NOW because auditions spaces are filling up! You will also get to watch the process and learn from the comments given to others as this event is meant to be educational as well. Do not worry if you are very new to this process. We are hoping you will learn by doing!
Click here to register: http://www.nptheatre.org/nptevents/broadwaystar-2/
-The New Paradigm Theatre Company's Youth Board
