Join us for a Conversation with actors Colton Ryan, John Clay III, Janet Dacal, Ben Davis, Oliver Prose, Angel Sigala, Emily Skinner, and Anna Uzele of 'New York, New York.' Moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge, of "Backstage with Richard Ridge."
SAG-AFTRA Foundation and BroadwayWorld have partnered for a filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen.
SYNOPSIS:
A new Tony-winning musical that brings together three generations of Broadway legends, NEW YORK, NEW YORK is a glittering love letter to the greatest city in the world. Featuring an exhilarating new score by the incomparable John Kander and Fred Ebb, an original story by David Thompson, co-written by Sharon Washington, additional lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and visionary direction and choreography by Susan Stroman, NEW YORK, NEW YORK will whisk you right through the very heart of the city that never sleeps.
A group of New Yorkers come together to chase their dreams of music, money, and love in the new Broadway musical as spectacular as the city itself. If they can make it there, they’ll make it anywhere. Be a part of it.
BIOS:
COLTON RYAN (Jimmy Doyle). Girl From the North Country (2019 Theatre World Award), Dear Evan Hansen, Alice by Heart (MCC), The White Card (A.R.T). TV credits: Hulu’s “The Girl From Plainville” (2023 Critics’ Choice Awards nominee), Peacock’s “Poker Face,” Apple TV’s “Little Voice.” Film: Dear Evan Hansen, Uncle Frank. To my New York, my world, Adrie: this is for you, my love.
JOHN CLAY III (Jesse Webb). Broadway: Choir Boy (MTC, OCC nominee). Off[1]Broadway: A Raisin in the Sun (The Public Theater), Grand Hotel (Encores!). TV: “Raising Kanan,” PBS’ “Great Performances” (Mass). Education: Carnegie Mellon University. IG: @johnclayiii
JANET DACAL (Sofia Diaz). Broadway: Prince of Broadway, In the Heights, Wonderland and Good Vibrations. First national tour: The Band’s Visit. Mami, eres la inspiración de este papel. Papi, te quiero. Gracias a los dos por enseñarme la belleza de nuestra cultura. E, NOITWFMBY. Her solo debut album, My Standards, is available on all digital platforms. Follow her @janetdacal.
BEN DAVIS (Gordon Kendrick). Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen, Violet, A Little Night Music, La Bohème (Tony Honor), Les Misérables and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Lots of other theatre, including Sweeney Todd and Kiss Me, Kate. Some TV, like “The Game” and “Law & Order: SVU.” Lots of concerts in places like France, Taiwan and Texas. Some opera. More:benjaminjaydavis.comand @thisbendavis. For Mom, Pa and Mik.
OLIVER PROSE (Alex Mann) is honored to be making his Broadway debut. Recent theatre credits include Master Harold…and the Boys (Arizona Theater Company) and Kimberly Akimbo (AEA 29-hour Reading). He received a BFA in drama from NYU Tisch. Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Sam, Bre, Aaron, Stro, friends, family and teachers.
ANGEL SIGALA he/him/él (Mateo Diaz) is making his Broadway debut in New York, New York. Born and raised in Mexico, Angel is a graduate of Temple University School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. He has performed in several regional theatres in the Philadelphia area, including People’s Light Theatre Company and Theatre Exile. Para mi familia, con mucho amor.
EMILY SKINNER (Madame Veltri). This marks Emily’s tenth show on Broadway. Others have included The Cher Show, Prince of Broadway (Outer Critics Circle nomina[1]tion), Billy Elliot (Broadway World Award), Dinner at Eight (Outer Critics Circle nomi[1]nation), The Full Monty, James Joyce’s The Dead, Side Show (Tony nomination), Jekyll & Hyde and A Christmas Carol. @emilysskinneremily-skinner.com
ANNA UZELE (Francine Evans) co-stars in the Apple TV+ series “Dear Edward,” alongside Connie Britton and Taylor Schilling, based on the award-winning novel of the same name and written and executive produced by Jason Katims, creator of “Friday Night Lights.” She recently starred as “Catherine Parr” in the North American tour and Broadway debut of SIX, which has been nominated for a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album. Previously, she has recurred on Showtime’s “City On a Hill” and guest starred on CBS’ “FBI.” She made her Broadway debut in Once On This Island as “Andrea Devereau.” She is a graduate of Texas State University, where she earned her BFA in musical theater. She lives in New York City.
Run Time: 90 minutes
Masks are recommended, but not required.
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