WORKSHOPS: Dance Instructors

Tony Yazbeck

⭐️Broadway Talkback⭐️

We are excited to announce that on March 26, Broadway Arts Studio, will be hosting a special event. We have the honor of welcoming Broadway Star, Tony Yazbeck.

Tony will visit our studio on 3/26 from 1:00-2:00 pm and have a talkback with our students. He will be answering previously submitted questions.

Hello BAS FAMILIES,

If you are interested in attending the talk-back please register on our portal under our special events tab. Questions MUST BE submitted in advance. The fee for the talk-back is $20. 50% proceeds will go to our BAS scholarship fund and 50% to the Actor's Fund. Space is limited. https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/broadwayartsstudio

SEE TONY LIVE

Also, we would love to invite everyone to attend Tony's show at Segratrom's Samueli Theater later in the evening at 7:30 pm. If you would like to attend, you can purchase tickets here: https://scfta.org/events/2022/tony-yazbeck

ABOUT TONY

Tony Yazbeck is a actor, singer, and dancer best known for his work on the Broadway stage, including the revival of On the Town, for which he received 2015 Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for lead actor in a musical.

Yazbeck is also known for his principal roles on Broadway including J.M. Barrie in the Broadway production of Finding Neverland, Tulsa in Gypsy starring Patti LuPone, Billy Flynn in Chicago, Phil Davis in White Christmas, Al Deluca in A Chorus Line and the original casts of Broadway's Never Gonna Dance and Oklahoma (2002 revival).

Tony attended the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and the same University that Mr. Troy attended, Point Park University. He has appeared in West Side Story and Evita! productions with Mr. Troy. He also was in the First National Tour of Thoroughly Modern Millie with Ms. Darcie and Mr. Troy.

In 2014 he appeared in a concert version of Kiss Me, Kate with the John Wilson Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall, London as part of that season's Promenade Concerts. In 2020, Yazbeck originated a leading role in the musical Flying Over Sunset, directed by James Lapine. The production began in 2021 at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre.

Tony made his Broadway debut at the age of eleven playing a newsboy in the revival of Gypsy starring Tyne Daly. On television, he was featured on NBC's Smash, and he appeared in the feature documentary Every Little Step about the casting process for the 2006 revival of A Chorus Line on Broadway.

Mr. Yazbeck is on the board of the YOUNG/ARTS program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts. Tony is married to actress Katie Huff. He and his wife have a wonderful son, Leonard.

BROADWAY CREDITS INCLUDE

Gypsy, Newsboy

Oklahoma!, Swing

Never Gonna Dance Ensemble

A Chorus Line Al DeLuca

Gypsy, Tulsa

White Christmas, Phil Davis

Chicago, Billy Flynn

On The Town, Gabey

Finding Neverland, J.M. Barrie

Prince of Broadway, Various

Flying Over Sunset, Cary Grant

AWARDS

2008 - Gypsy

Nominated, Outer Critics Circle Award, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

2015 - On the Town

Nominated, Tony Award Best Actor in a Musical,

Nominated Drama League Award, Distinguished Performance

Won Astaire Award, Best Male Dancer

Nominated, Outer Critics Circle Award, Outstanding Actor in a Musical

2018 - Prince of Broadway

Nominated, Outer Critics Circle Award, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Nominated Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Hamilton's Roddy Kennedy Master Class

July 16
⭐️Broadway Masterclass⭐️
Be in the Room Where It Happens with Hamilton Broadway Company member,
our friend, and a genuinely awesome guy:
⚡️Roddy Kennedy! ⚡️

Join us virtually or in-person on July 16th at 6:30 pm PST

You have two options:

VIRTUAL ONLY OPTION - $30, July 16th, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Zoom in for the first hour that will include:

💥Dance warmup

💥Learn some material from Roddy's work in 'Hamilton' as he teaches choreography in the style of the show

Join us IN-STUDIO for 2 hours!!! - $60, July 16th, 6:30-8:30 pm

💥Dance warmup

💥Learn some material from Roddy's work in 'Hamilton' as he teaches choreography in the style of the show

💥 Exclusive additional choreography

💥 Exclusive guided Q&A talkback session where Roddy will answer questions on the industry, Hamilton, his career experience, and arts education.

💥 In-studio is limited to 16 people so secure your spot today!

(Social Distancing and COVID Protocols will be in place)

Ages teen/adult dancers welcomed.

Roddy Kennedy is ecstatic to be partnering up with Broadway Arts Studio as their first Master Class Series teacher. This doesn’t come as a surprise having worked closely with Troy Magino in Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Welk in San Diego and then, being his “right-hand man” assistant choreographer for SDMT first production of Guys and Dolls, years back. Currently, a proud member of the groundbreaking and worldly shaping show Hamilton as a male ensemble Swing, as well as periodically the co-dance captain. Through his extensive resume, he is honored to share the knowledge of what he has learned through his experiences traveling the US and Overseas and having the opportunity to work with incredibly talented artists and creators such as the genius Andy Blankenbuehler. Please come with an open spirit, a smile, and ready to explore movement through intention-based thought. Let’s play!