Broadway's Generation Next: 25 Under 35 Who Are Changing the Great White Way
From the article:
"It's no secret that Broadway casts a weathered eye on its upstarts. Grand tradition, after all, doesn't blink for youth. But as more risk-taking productions like "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson" and "Book of Mormon" achieve popular and critical acclaim, it's clear a new breed of Broadway player is emerging: It includes young actors, writers, directors, producers, and composers who are not satisfied to play bit roles in Broadway's history; they're bent on altering its very arc. The 25 people on this list bring more than theater professionalism to any production; they promise innovation, artistry, passion, and most importantly, fearlessness. While they may express respect for theater tradition, the collaborative nature of the work means they'll spend the next decade egging each other on to break the rules — good news for a discipline often accused of being stuck in amber. If that boldness means failure, at least it'll be ecstatic failure. And if it means success, we expect this group to influence Broadway for generations to come."
"It's no secret that Broadway casts a weathered eye on its upstarts. Grand tradition, after all, doesn't blink for youth. But as more risk-taking productions like "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson" and "Book of Mormon" achieve popular and critical acclaim, it's clear a new breed of Broadway player is emerging: It includes young actors, writers, directors, producers, and composers who are not satisfied to play bit roles in Broadway's history; they're bent on altering its very arc. The 25 people on this list bring more than theater professionalism to any production; they promise innovation, artistry, passion, and most importantly, fearlessness. While they may express respect for theater tradition, the collaborative nature of the work means they'll spend the next decade egging each other on to break the rules — good news for a discipline often accused of being stuck in amber. If that boldness means failure, at least it'll be ecstatic failure. And if it means success, we expect this group to influence Broadway for generations to come."
