The Ensemblist celebrates the performances and careers of ensemble performers, recognizing the unique contributions they bring to the theatrical landscape. Thanks for eight great years of sharing the stories of Broadway’s unsung heroes!
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Super Swings (Moulin Rouge!, Hamilton - feat. Karli Dinardo)
When people say “the show must go on,” Karli Dinardo is one of the people of makes that happen. As a swing and dance captain for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, she covers seven other women in the show. Before making her Broadway debut in the production, she was a swing and dance captain for Hamilton on the road. We asked her into the study to share her most harrowing - and most triumphant - stories of being a superhero swing. Here’s our conversation...
Queer Characters (Broadway, feat. Paul Canaan, Telly Leung)
Recently, Jackson Cline of The Ensemblist has been asking several questions about queer representation in musical theatre...
Creating Characters (Tina - feat. Jessica Rush)
Developing a character based on a real person is a challenge for any actor, in part because whether or not the audience is familiar with that person you want to make sure the role feels authentic to the people that know them. Such is the case in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, where much of the ensemble takes on people in the life of the titular music icon. One of those actors is Jessica Rush, who plays the featured role of Rhonda Graam...