Coming soon – The Beyond Broadway Experience is streaming their filmed production of Zanna Don’t in July 2021!
Following the huge success of the first Broadway Bound ‘Socially Distant’ VIRTUAL concert in April 2020, and lasts year’s Usher Hall extravaganza, the team at BBE have decided to create another musical theatre and dance production during the Easter break in 2021!
BROADWAY BOUND is a musical theatre concert inspired by Broadway and the Big Apple, featuring songs from Beyond Broadway Experience productions – HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, LEGALLY BLONDE, THE WIZARD OF OZ, BRING IT ON and FAME. Not to mention popular musical classics and some hot new Broadway smash hits!
To maximise on who can come to the show under Covid restrictions, we have schedule performances at Church Hill Theatre between 14th and 17th April 2021. Showtimes are:
14th April 7.30pm
15th April 2.30pm & 7.30pm
16th April 2.30pm & 7.30pm
17th April 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Beyond Broadway Experience 2020
** Unfortunately this production has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and is now running as an online event **
Following the huge success of BRING IT ON in 2016, FAME in 2017, THE WIZARD OF OZ in 2018, and LEGALLY BLONDE in 2019, Beyond Broadway is thrilled to be producing HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at the King’s Theatre Edinburgh in 2020, welcoming 160 talented young performers to the stage after a two-week intensive.
Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on the King’s Theatre stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing classes and afterschool fun.
Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is now fully cast but you can still participate in our Easter 2020 Musical Theatre concert at the Usher Hall. For information, see our Experience page.
Production details
Thursday 23 July, 7.30pm | Friday 24 July, 3pm & 7.30pm | Saturday 25 July, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
The King’s Theatre – 2 Leven St, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 9LQ
Tickets available at edtheatres.com and the King’s Theatre box office.
Book by David Simpatico
Songs by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil; Ray Cham, Greg Cham and Andrew Seeley; Randy Petersen and Kevin Quinn; Andy Dodd and Adam Watts; Bryan Louiselle; David N. Lawrence and Faye Greenberg; Jamie Houston
Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle
Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie Written by Peter Barsocchini
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk
Beyond Broadway Experience 2020
Following the huge success of our summer musicals that have taken Edinburgh by storm, the team at The Beyond Broadway Experience decided to create a Dance and Musical Theatre extravaganza like no other during the Easter school break in 2019, with a successful concert performance last April. So this year we’re doing it all over again, over two nights in April!
BROADWAY BOUND is a musical theatre concert inspired by Broadway and the Big Apple, featuring songs from Beyond Broadway Experience productions – THE WIZARD OF OZ, BRING IT ON, FAME and LEGALLY BLONDE – and a taste of this summer’s production High School Musical, plus current and classic Broadway smash hits including Moulin Rouge, The Prom, Young Frankenstein, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Mamma Mia and Rent.
There is something for everyone in this concert, with a hugely talented cast of over 100 young performers gathered together to celebrate all things Broadway!
Places still available for performers aged 8 and up! Information on how to participate in The Beyond Broadway Experience, go to the Experience page.
Production details
Friday 17th April, 7.30pm
Saturday 18th April, 2,30pm and 7.30pm
at George Watsons College, Colinton Rd, Edinburgh EH10 5EG
Beyond Broadway Experience 2019
Following the huge success of BRING IT ON in 2016, FAME in 2017, and THE WIZARD OF OZ in 2018, Beyond Broadway is thrilled to be producing LEGALLY BLONDE at the King’s Theatre Edinburgh in 2019, welcoming 160 talented young performers to the stage after a two-week intensive.
Legally Blonde is now fully cast but you can still participate in our Easter 2019 Musical Theatre concert at the Usher Hall. For information, see our Experience page.
Production details
Thursday 18 July, 7.30pm | Friday 19 July, 3pm & 7.30pm | Saturday 20 July, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
The King’s Theatre – 2 Leven St, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 9LQ
Tickets available at edtheatres.com and the King’s Theatre box office.
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk
Saturday 15th June 2019
Beyond Broadway Productions is delighted to welcome back musical theatre legend and tap superstar ADAM GARCIA to Edinburgh!
12-13:45 Musical theatre masterclass
14:00-15:30 Tap masterclass
Adam has starred in many hit musicals and shows including WICKED, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, GREASE, TAP DOGS, in the movie COYOTE UGLY, and on TV in the UK with GOT TO DANCE, and in his home of Australia on DANCING WITH THE STARS.
Adam on Twitter and Instagram.
Saturday 15 June at St Stephen’s Theatre
Ages 14 and up only
Cost:
£40 both classes
£25 individual class
Places are limited /strong>You must book early to ensure a spot.
To book, visit the BB Shop
* booking fee applies
Masterclasses take place at St Stephen’s Theatre, 105 St Stephen Street, EH3 5AB
Saturday 18th May 2019
Beyond Broadway Productions is thrilled to welcome TELLY LEUNG, who recently played ALADDIN in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, and WES THE WARBLER on the hit TV show GLEE to Edinburgh for a musical theatre masterclass!
Broadway Masterclass with Telly Leung on Saturday 18th May, 10am – 1pm
Telly Leung is a New York City native. His Broadway and national touring credits include Aladdin in Disney’s Aladdin, In Transit, Allegiance (with George Takei and Lea Salonga), Godspell, Rent (final Broadway company), Wicked (Boq, original Chicago company), Pacific Overtures, Flower Drum Song. In 2010, he starred as Angel in Rent at the Hollywood Bowl opposite Wayne Brady, directed by Neil Patrick Harris. Television audiences will remember him as Wes the Warbler on Glee, as well as his guest star appearances on Instinct, Odd Mom Out, Deadbeat and Law and Order: Criminal Intent.
Telly is featured on many original Broadway cast recordings and he has released two solo albums: I’ll Cover You (2012) and Songs for You (2016) on The Yellow Sound Label. BFA Carnegie Mellon University.
Website: www.tellyleung.com
Twitter / Instagram / Snapchat: @tellyleung
About the workshop
Topics covered:
- Musical Theatre Audition Techniques
- Vocal Performance Skills
- Authentic Storytelling
- College Audition Tips
- Q and A Session
Places are limited – age 18+. You must book early to ensure a spot. If you are interested in singing in this masterclass, please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song that represents your skills, style, and personality. An accompanist will be provided, so bring sheet music in the correct key that is clearly marked. Sheet music should be placed in a binder with non-glare sheet protectors. Telly will engage ALL students in the entire class. Those who are interested in singing will put their name in a hat at the top of the class. Telly will pull names from the hat and work with as many singers as possible in the allotted time, utilising those students and their selections to engage the entire class in a close examination and discussion of vocal and story-telling techniques to find deeper connection to their pieces. You do not need to sing to participate in the class. Singing participants and observers are welcome.
Saturday 18th May at The MGA Academy
10.00 – 13.00
Ages 18 and up only
Cost: £20
To book, visit Ticketsource
* booking fee applies
Masterclasses take place at The MGA Academy of Performing Arts – 207 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh EH11 2RZ
Glee star and Broadway sensation Telly Leung is treating us to one night of cabaret! Telly is excited to be here in Edinburgh for this one-off intimate performance.
An evening not to be missed…
Telly Leung In Concert – Thursday 16th May, 7.30pm
Telly Leung is a New York City native. His Broadway and national touring credits include Aladdin in Disney’s Aladdin, In Transit, Allegiance (with George Takei and Lea Salonga), Godspell, Rent (final Broadway company), Wicked (Boq, original Chicago company), Pacific Overtures, Flower Drum Song. In 2010, he starred as Angel in Rent at the Hollywood Bowl opposite Wayne Brady, directed by Neil Patrick Harris. Television audiences will remember him as Wes the Warbler on Glee, as well as his guest star appearances on Instinct, Odd Mom Out, Deadbeat and Law and Order: Criminal Intent.
Telly is featured on many original Broadway cast recordings and he has released two solo albums: I’ll Cover You (2012) and Songs for You (2016) on The Yellow Sound Label. BFA Carnegie Mellon University.
Website: www.tellyleung.com
Twitter / Instagram / Snapchat: @tellyleung
Venue: Dirty Martini bar at Le Monde, Edinburgh
Thursday 16 May 2019
Doors Open at 7pm, show starts 7.30pm
Tickets: £20*
To book, visit Ticketsource
* booking fee applies
Beyond Broadway Experience 2019
Following the huge success of BRING IT ON in 2016, FAME – THE MUSICAL in 2017 and THE WIZARD OF OZ that took Edinburgh by storm this summer, the team at The Beyond Broadway Experience have decided to create a Dance and Musical Theatre extravaganza like no other during your Easter break this year.
A musical theatre concert inspired by Broadway and the Big Apple, featuring songs from The Beyond Broadway Experience shows – The Wizard of Oz, Bring it On, Fame and Legally Blonde – and current Broadway smash hits including Dear Evan Hansen, Come from Away, Something Rotten, Waitress, Kinky Boots, Matilda and Aladdin.
There is something for everyone in this Broadway extravaganza of song and dance!
Places still available for performers aged 8 to 12 and 13 to 25! Information on how to participate in The Beyond Broadway Experience, go to the Experience page.
Production details
Friday 19th April, 7.30pm
at Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2EA
Tickets available at Usher Hall site and box office.
Beyond Broadway Experience 2018
Following the huge success of BRING IT ON: The Musical in 2016, and FAME in 2017, Beyond Broadway is thrilled to be producing THE WIZARD OF OZ at the King’s Theatre Edinburgh in 2018, welcoming 160+ talented young performers to the stage after a two-week intensive.
For information on how to participate in The Beyond Broadway Experience, go to the Experience page.
Production details
Thursday 19 July, 7.30pm | Friday 20 July, 3pm & 7.30pm | Saturday 21 July, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
The King’s Theatre – 2 Leven St, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 9LQ
Tickets available at edtheatres.com and the King’s Theatre box office.
THE WIZARD OF OZ (RSC Version)
By L. Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics of the MGM motion picture score
By Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance & Vocal Arrangement by Peter Howard
Adapted by John Kane from the motion picture screenplay
By arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Limited of New York