Renowned multi-hyphenate dance and theater artist Lynne Taylor-Corbett died on January 12, 2025, at age 78. For decades, her presence in the dance, musical theater, and entertainment industries was substantial and constantly evolving. She tailored her movement style to ballet companies, modern dance groups, Broadway shows, hit movies, and commercials. The through line in her […]

“It’s about the storytelling,” says Susan Stroman. “It’s about when the audience walks in, what are they gonna see?” says Sonya Tayeh. “It’s such a weird, such a specific thing in the industry,” says Sam Pinkleton. The “it” is choreographing plays—which can mean adding subtle movement that never registers as choreography, or creating an unapologetic, […]

This month’s performance calendar packs some serious punch, with a landmark anniversary, a jazzy new Broadway production, and a bevy of premieres examining deep questions about humanity and society. Here’s what grabbed our attention.

From major tours to noteworthy premieres to Hollywood-inspired musicals (and one movie musical), here are 28 shows on our contributors’ must-see lists.

Whether AMDA students are attending school at its Los Angeles campus or its New York campus, they are immersed in each city’s performing arts industry from day one. The Los Angeles campus, based in Hollywood, sits directly across from the historic Capitol Records Building, while the New York City campus, located on Manhattan’s Upper West […]

Caroline Kane credits her mom with her love of cooking. Kane, who uses she/they pronouns and is making her Broadway debut as an ensemble member in Water for Elephants, learned this recipe for glory bowls from her mom, who had in turn learned it from her friend, Sandy. While fighting cancer, Sandy embarked on a group hiking trip. At the end of each day, the hikers would gather around a long table laden with roasted vegetables, rice, tofu, and a pitcher of dressing. “Afterwards, she’d feel so well-nourished and fueled, and be able to get up the next day and hike again,” says Kane. “I really liked the idea that I can make this for my friends, and just set out all of the rough ingredients and everyone can build their own bowl, and go nuts.”

Last night’s Tony Awards served up plenty of eye-popping movement from host Ariana DeBose and—mostly—from the musical nominees.

Choreographers Thayne Jasperson and Galen Hooks share some unexpected guidelines for professional rehearsal spaces.