Broadwaytrax Spotlight

Actionable ideas and insider stories from the Broadwaytrax team—covering audition prep, arranging and recording, Broadway trends, classroom resources, and deep dives on beloved shows. While you read, browse our accompaniment tracks, practice with guide vocals, or request custom keys, cuts & full-show packages.

Musical Spotlights

Musical Spotlight: Beauty and the Beast

Disney’s first full leap into Broadway began with a rose under glass. When Beauty and the Beast opened in 1994, it didn’t just recreate the beloved animated film on stage; it helped redefine who felt welcome at a Broadwa…

Sep 24, 2025 Read more »

Musical Spotlights

Musical Spotlight: James and the Giant Peach

A giant peach rolls onstage, transforming a familiar story into a playground for imagination. James and the Giant Peach brings Roald Dahl’s classic narrative into the musical theatre canon with a buoyant score and a focu…

Sep 23, 2025 Read more »

Audition Tips

Navigating College Musical Theatre Auditions: Strategies for Success

Sep 23, 2025 Read more »

Musical Spotlights

Musical Spotlight: Kinky Boots

In a Northampton factory that’s running out of orders, a red patent stiletto changes the future. Kinky Boots transforms a shuttering family business into a runway and, more importantly, turns a fearful community toward a…

Sep 22, 2025 Read more »

Musical Spotlights

Spotlight on 'The Band's Visit': A Journey Through Music and Emotion

Sep 21, 2025 Read more »

Audition Tips

Mastering the College Musical Theatre Audition

It’s early fall, and your calendar is filling fast. Prescreens, Unifieds, on-campus visits—each one requires a slightly different version of your best self. The good news: a clear runway, smart repertoire, and a few evid…

Sep 20, 2025 Read more »