Auditions Announced
BROADWAY: THEN & NOW ~ A One-Night-Only Broadway Celebration!
Yesterday’s Classics. Today’s Hits. Broadway Forever.
Higgs Theatricals is thrilled to announce auditions for BROADWAY: THEN & NOW, an extraordinary evening celebrating the music, magic, and evolution of the Great White Way!
From the timeless melodies of Broadway’s Golden Age to the electrifying sounds of today’s contemporary musicals, this special event will bring together exceptional performers from across the Capital Region for an unforgettable celebration of musical theatre.
Featuring iconic showstoppers, heartfelt ballads, hidden gems, and exciting new favorites, Broadway: Then & Now will honor the legendary songs that shaped Broadway’s past while celebrating the voices and stories defining its future.
WE ARE SEEKING:
12 Student Performers 12 Adult Performers
Our cast will be joined by special guest artists from Broadway and regional theatres, with exciting announcements coming soon!
AUDITION INFORMATION
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Beginning at 3:00 PM at the Rensselaer City School District Auditorium (25 Van Rensselaer Drive, Rensselaer NY 12144)
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Performers are asked to prepare a 32-bar cut of a Broadway song of their choosing. Selections may be from either a classic Broadway musical or a contemporary Broadway production. We encourage performers to select a piece that showcases their vocal abilities, personality, and storytelling skills.
Please fill out the Audition Form to register.
VIDEO AUDITIONS
Unable to attend in person? Video submissions will be accepted until Sunday, November 8, at 12:00 PM (noon). Please follow the same 32-bar audition requirements.
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Rehearsals: December 2 – 5, 2026
BROADWAY: THEN & NOW presented by Higgs Theatricals
Whether your heart belongs to Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, or the contemporary composers shaping Broadway today, we invite you to share your talent and help us celebrate the extraordinary legacy of musical theatre!
At Higgs Theatricals, we believe Every Voice Matters, and we cannot wait to bring together an incredible company of performers for this special evening.