It's the final weekend to submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's largest national competition for high school and college musical theatre students. Now in its fifth season, the competition aims to showcase outstanding young talent from across the country.
The deadline to submit is October 29, 2024, by 11:59 PM ET. Videos must feature solo performances without backing vocals and should be in an audition-style format, filmed horizontally against a flat background with a steady camera.
Submissions should be around one minute in length and uploaded to YouTube as unlisted or public links (please avoid "Shorts"). High school submissions are open to individuals aged 14-18, graduating between 2025-2028, while college submissions are for those aged 18-23, graduating between 2025-2029.
This contest is open to U.S. residents only. For questions regarding eligibility, contact nextonstage@broadwayworld.com.
Judges for Season 5 include Courtney Reed (Aladdin, Moulin Rouge!), Michael James Scott (Aladdin), Kate Rockwell (Mean Girls: The Musical), J. Elaine Marcos (Annie, A Chorus Line), Lesli Margherita (Matilda The Musical, Dames at Sea), and Kyle Taylor Parker (Kinky Boots, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).
The Grand Prize:
AMDA Emerging Artists Scholarship: Winners will receive a scholarship covering the full remaining tuition balance after all other financial aid is applied, redeemable toward select degree and certificate programs at AMDA College of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles and New York City. (See full contest terms and conditions)
High School Winner: Applicable to the 4-year BFA Music Theatre degree (LA), 2-year AOS Musical Theatre degree (LA), or 2-year Integrated Conservatory Certificate program (NY).
College Winner: Applicable to the same programs, with potential acceptance of up to 30 college transfer credits toward a BFA degree. College graduates may opt for a 2-year program.
MTI Standard Rental Certificate: Up to $1,000 for the winner's school to produce an upcoming MTI show.*
MTI Merchandise Package: Includes branded accessories and show-related items.
Vocal Lesson With Coach Matt Farnsworth: Winners will receive a vocal lesson with Matt Farnsworth. Matt Farnsworth is an accomplished voice teacher, actor, and pianist living and working in NYC. He has been teaching voice since 1995 when he became the consulting coach on Broadway’s production of Rent.
Work Session with Jimmy Larkin of The Telsey Office: An exclusive opportunity to work with a casting professional from one of Broadway's leading casting agencies.
BroadwayWorld Merch Prize Pack: Winners will receive merchandise from the BroadwayWorld Shop.
Charitable Donation: $1,000 donated to the charity of the winner's choice (subject to sponsor approval and must be a registered 501(c)(3) organization).
Top 3 Finalists Will Also Receive:
Performance Opportunity at 54 Below: Finalists will perform at the live season finale in New York City, with transportation and accommodation provided.
Broadway Show Tickets: Two tickets to a Broadway show during their NYC stay.
54 Below Show Tickets: Two tickets to a future show at 54 Below.