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WBUR's recap of Boston's influential theater works in 2019 has numerous Conservatory connections, including Adina Verson (B.F.A. '05, musical theater) in Indecent, Yewande Odetoyinbo (M.F.A. '18, musical theater) in Caroline or Change, Carl Hsu (M.F.A. '15, musical theater) and Micheline Wu (M.F.A. '18, musical theater) in Pacific Overtures, as well as theater faculty member Igor Golyak as artistic director with Arlekin Players.

Alum Matthew Hoffman (B.F.A. '04, musical theater) has become a celebrity, if not quite the kind he had envisioned, when he started to volunteer at a senior center as a type of acting coach a few years ago. He helps people in their 70s, 80s and 90s perform scenes from films like Casablanca, Brokeback Mountain, and The Wizard of Oz, even providing wigs and costumes for special videotaped performances.

The overall portrait of Boston theater in 2019 is defined by numerous young artists whose faces made their presence felt, month after month. Conservatory highlights include alumni Katrina Z. Pavao (M.F.A. '19, musical theater) and playwright Alexis Scheer (B.F.A. '14, musical theater), as well as theater faculty member Marianna Bassham.

Conservatory alum Rachel Prather (B.F.A. '12, musical theater) gives a standout performance as Ebenezer Scrooge’s beloved sister, Little Fan, in Broadway’s new, must-see production of A Christmas Carol, co-produced by Conservatory faculty member Eric Cornell.

Conservatory alum Shoba Narayan (B.F.A. '12, musical theater) is the first South Asian American to have a lead role in Wicked. Narayan assumes the role of Nessarose in the Broadway production of Wicked following a run as Eliza in the national tour of Hamilton.

Thinking about studying theater in college? Find out where the cast and creative team of Broadway's Jagged Little Pill, including Conservatory alumni John Cardoza (B.F.A. '16, musical theater) and Ebony Williams (B.F.A. '05, contemporary dance), studied before making it to Broadway.

Alum Edward L. Simon (B.F.A. '18, musical theater) will perform as Prince Topher in Virginia Repertory Theatre's upcoming production of Rodgers and Hammmerstein's Cinderella.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee has been named one of the top 30 college musical theater programs for 2019–2020 based on a number of factors including scholarships, facilities, performance opportunities, and alumni support.

Tampa native Dan’yelle Williamson (B.F.A. '06, musical theater), currently performing as Diva Donna in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, sits down with WFLA’s Rod Carter to discuss her background and her role as one of three versions of Donna Summer in the biographical musical.

College Gazette has named Boston Conservatory at Berklee among the best programs in the United States for singing, dancing, and acting training.

Broadway star and Conservatory alum Bradley Gibson (B.F.A. '13, musical theater) releases his first single titled “What If We,” an R&B track now available on all streaming platforms.

The Thanksgiving Play follows a troupe of artists straining to create a culturally sensitive theater work that simultaneously celebrates Thanksgiving while honoring Native American Heritage Month. Directed by Conservatory Dean of Theater Scott Edmiston with a cast featuring Conservatory faculty member Jesse Hinson.