The Broadway Education Alliance (BEA) is a New York based 501.c3 not-for-profit organization that strives to harness the best and brightest minds working in and around the theatre, in corporate America and in the field of traditional and digital education. The organization was formed to stimulate innovation, collaboration and new enterprise in the theater, performing arts and live entertainment industry. With a focus on arts education and audience enrichment, the organization endeavors to build public and private partnerships between art makers and business or civic leaders to incubate programs and services that deliver long-term value to families, schools and in their communities.
PRODUCERS
Disney Theatrical Production, a division of The Walt Disney Studios, was formed in 1994 and operates under the direction of Thomas Schumacher. Worldwide, its 10 Broadway titles have been seen by over 160 million theatergoers and have been nominated for 62 Tony® Awards, winning Broadway’s highest honor 20 times. With more than 20 productions currently produced or licensed, a Disney musical is being performed professionally somewhere on the planet virtually every hour of the day.
CAMP BROADWAY® LLC, the original founder and management company of the Roger Rees Awards, is the commercial theater industry leader in audience engagement and a trusted source for parents and teachers seeking quality year-round enrichment programs, experiential events and educational workshops. Founded in 1996 as Broadway’s “original” summer camp, Camp Broadway is devoted to making theatre arts an accessible and relevant vehicle for creative children to build confidence, hone presentation skills and discover their unique talents at every stage of their lives. The company employs experienced Broadway professionals who are trained to present authorized musical theater and dramatic works. The company’s dedication to quality content, child safety and customer service has become the industry gold standard. Camp Broadway’s touring camp is presented by partner theaters in Atlanta, Buffalo, Hartford, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Miami, Pittsburgh, San Antonio, Tempe and Westhampton Beach. Performances by the Camp Broadway Kids have been featured frequently in special appearances at Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and other premier entertainment venues. To learn more about Camp Broadway®, visit Camp Broadway Site, Facebook , or Twitter.