Guest Blogger

From Chelsea Cunningham, senior theatre major and director of the upcoming UNISTA production of Best of Broadway:

The cast of Best of Broadway performed three successful pre-show gigs this weekend at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. We performed 30 minutes of music before each performance of the National Tour of Annie, grabbing the attention of many theatre-goers. Spectators clapped along with the songs while members of the Best of Broadway team passed out postcards with show information on it. Ticket sales increased following these performances.

What's more, several cast members of Annie came to watch our pre-show Sunday night, saying that they were excited for the opportunity to hear other people sing. Last night, Annie cast members listened again - some coming right out to the lobby and others listening at the end of the hallway near their Green Room. I had the opportunity to introduce myself to them and they spoke praisingly of the talent of the ensemble, even pointing out several Best of Broadway cast members that they thought should audition professionally. One Annie ensemble member ended up asking me if we'd come to his dressing room and let him take a picture with us!

Attached is a photo of the Best of Broadway cast posing with Alex (front, blue sweater) who is an ensemble member in Annie, and with Amanda Balon (Annie) and Mikey the Dog (Sandy).

Thanks for your continuing support of Best of Broadway! We are working to make this a most successful production. For more information, continue to visit www.bestofbroadwayunista.com.