Running Jan. 22-24 at the New York Hilton Midtown, BroadwayCon gives fans an all-access experience with performers, musicians, dancers, choreographers, writers, designers and more.
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Registration begins at 9 AM! The day's festivities begin at 10 AM with the first fan meet-ups! Theatre fans will have the chance to connect with one another in a series of meet-ups geared toward the shows and writers they love. From groups dedicated to and , "Smash" to Newsies, Rent and , attendees are sure to make new theatre buddies who share their interests.
If you didn't buy your tickets yet, don't worry! Tickets will also be available to purchase at any BroadwayCon check-in desk.
Here's a breakdown of the remaining ticket options:
The $95 Day Pass provides day-only access to BroadwayCon programming (panels, performances, keynotes, discussions). This pass also includes the official program book (printed by °ëµºÌåÓý!), a registration swag bag and access to the BroadwayCon Marketplace.
A $50 Explorer Pass will grant admission to the BroadwayCon Marketplace, allowing curious theatre lovers to browse through a host of vendors, shop for merchandise from Broadway shows and more.
For tickets, full schedule details and more, visit .
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From the stars and creators of Hamilton, original cast members from Rent, , and , to the creative teams and producers behind , , , , , and "Smash" � BroadwayCon has something for every type of theatre lover.
David Alpert, associate director of Broadway's If/Then, The Trip to Bountiful and The Best Man, serves as artistic director of BroadwayCon MainStage programming, which features a diverse array of events that range from a full-out mini-musical, to late-night cabarets and game show-style moments that invite the audience to join in the fun.
Expect a number of high-profile cameos from Broadway favorites during the Jan. 22 MainStage opening ceremony, featuring an original song from the writers of First Date and the upcoming 17 Again musical. "We're going to kick off the MainStage Programming at full throttle, in a way only a Broadway convention can do � with a fully staged mini-musical!" Alpert says. "We have an amazingly talented cast, a live band and surprise cameos, all to welcome everyone to the convention. We've enlisted Broadway writers and to compose a new song for the event, and are also working with YouTube sensation Tessa Netting, who happens to write amazing parodies."
Here's a look at more highlights of the weekend:
Original cast members of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent will reunite to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the landmark show. Appearing are Tony Award nominee Rapp, Tony winner , , Fredi Walker and , alongside choreographer and original conductor Tim Weil.
"Welcome to Our House on Maple Avenue: The Panel," featuring book writer and lyricist and cast members , , and .
"OBSESSED! Live Disaster! Edition," takes your favorite Obsessed! videos and brings it to you in person! The show's creator and star, , will be joined by fellow cast members , , and for a special live edition of the popular °ëµºÌåÓý video series.
"History is Happening In Manhattan: The Hamilton Panel," featuring star and creator , along with co-stars , , , , and .
"History in the Making: The Female Force Behind Waitress," featuring composer-lyricist , book writer and director , who will discuss the anticipated, pop-driven production that arrives on Broadway in March.
"Something Wonderful: A Look Behind ," which will include director , choreographer , lighting designer Donald Holder, sound designer Scott Lehrer, scenic designer Michael Yeargan, costume designer Catherine Zuber and , president and executive director of Rodgers & Hammerstein: An Imagem Company.
"To Us and Our Good Fortune: The Panel," featuring , , , , , and .
Mo Rocca will follow that up by moderating "A Conversation With Sheldon Harnick." The veteran lyricist will speak about his 50-plus years in the theatre, as two of his most popular musicals —�Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves Me � return to Broadway this season.
"When Life Gives You Eggs, Make an Omelette: The Panel," featuring Tony winner , and .
"Deaf West, East � The Spring Awakening Panel," featuring , , , Katie Boeck, Alex Boniello, Daniel N. Durant, T.J. Kearney, Spencer Liff and .
"Behind The Mask: Record-Breaking Players from Broadway's Phantom," featuring Howard McGillin, Sandra Joseph, Sam Fleming and Kristen Blodgette.
"Les Misérables: Beyond the Barricades," featuring Robert Billig, Jennifer Butt, Joanna Glushak, Randy Graff, Joseph Kolinski, Jordan Leeds, Donna Vivino and Andrew Zerman.
Also participating in the weekend are Broadway siblings Andrew and , , Michael Reidel, , , , , Ryann Redmond, Lena Hall, Sydney Lucas, Jordan Roth, Julie James, Frank DiLella, , Christine Pedi, John McDaniel, Amanda Green, Joan Marcus, Tom Viertel, Paige Davis, , , , , , , , Natalie Weiss, , Joshua Safran, , , , , , Barbara Whitman, , , , , , , , , , , , , , Andy Mientus, , , , , , Susan L. Schulman, Jennifer Ashley Tepper, Peter Filichia, Stacy Wolf, and many more!
For the full BroadwayCon schedule of events, including workshops, autograph sessions and details on the theatrical marketplace, visit .
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