2008 NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation

The winners as choosen last week by the audience members are Frances Bordlee, Nesha Ward, Mike Harrison, Jennifer Sanchez, Shawna M. Hamic, Omar Lopez-Cepero and Jamaal Wilson.

Get your tickets for TONIGHT's semi-finals (9/26) where you the audience will pick the 3 finalists.

Last Friday night, at the Zipper Factory Theater, the top 10 finalists performed on stage for their chance at becoming NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation. Featured in Part Two of our coverage are the finalists: Shawna M. Hamic, Omar Lopez-Cepero, Mike Harrison, Nesha Ward and Ariela Morgenstern.

Judges Michael Cassara, Celia Keenan-Bolger and Barrett Foa provided commentary and feedback for each of our finalists.

Coming Tomorrow (9/25/2008): The audience picks the 6 Winners of the Quarter Finals!

Last Friday night, at the Zipper Factory Theater, the top 10 finalists performed on stage for their chance at becoming NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation. Featured in Part One of our coverage are the finalists: Frances Bordlee, Barbi McCulloch, Joe Enderson, Jamal Wilson, and Jennifer Sanchez.

Judges Michael Cassara, Celia Keenan-Bolger and Barrett Foa provided commentary and feedback for each of our finalists.

Coming Tomorrow (9/24/2008): Part II of the Quarter Finals Performance!

Evan Zelnick and TheaterMania.com scored interviews with the 10 finalists on Friday prior to their on stage performances.

We'll be posting highlights from Friday night's show later today.

Coming Tomorrow (9/24/2008): Part II of the Quarter Finals Performance!

This Just In!! The top 10 finalists have been announced and we have their pictures and bios online. Click the 'FINALISTS' tab to see this year's Top 10 finalists or click here

People lined up for their chance at stardom last Friday. Of the hundreds of auditions only 10 were choosen. These 10 will be posted here soon.

Be sure to get your tickets to tomorrow night's competition! The 10 finalists will compete for their chance to move on to next week's edition of NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation!

Coming Next Tuesday (9/23/2008): Exclusive Coverage of the Finalists competition!

Coming Tomorrow (9/18/2008): Part Two of our Exclusive NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Audition Coverage!

Coming next Tuesday (9/16/2008): Exclusive NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Audition Coverage!

Come back this Friday for Part Two of our exclusive interview with George Psomas!

Now in its third year, the Event Formerly Known as Broadway Idol is back to make your diva dreams come true. Win this talent competition and you'll get your very own solo concert, a special one-night only performance where you're the star!

Sponsored by TheaterMania, NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation occurs every Friday night during the Festival (September 19, September 26, and October 3) and will be held American Idol-style, with special celebrity judges and audience votes to determine the winner.

Open auditions will be held on Friday, September 12th from 10am to 7pm at Roy Arias Theatre Center, located at 300 West 43rd Street on the 5th floor. Call backs will be held on Saturday, September 13th from 6pm to 10pm. NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation is open to singers aged 18 and over who have tons of Broadway flair but no Broadway credits.

If you want to be the Next Broadway Sensation, start polishing up 16 bars of the showtune that best demonstrates your vocal chops and show up for the open auditions on September 12th! Be sure to bring sheet music (an accompanist will be provided), as well as your headshot and resume!

2007's NYMF's Broadway Sensation Contestants

For more information, visit NYMF's website and stay tuned to this page for exclusive coverage!