National Jazz Museum Hosts Broadway Express Event

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem will host the "Broadway Express y Más" event on December 1, featuring a panel discussion with Broadway stars Cedric Leiba Jr. and Pierre Jean Gonzalez, aimed at empowering aspiring performers through insights on career building and diversity in the arts. Author Gregory Maguire reflects on his journey from Albany to Broadway with his bestselling novel "Wicked", emphasizing the importance of storytelling in shaping perspectives on character origins. In Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a live production of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will offer a family-friendly holiday experience, showcasing beloved characters and music from the original score. Meanwhile, actress Alyah Chanelle Scott shares her early struggles in the industry and her quest for artistic fulfillment amidst the challenges of touring with "The Book of Mormon". Adi Roy, a Broadway actor, discusses his journey from middle school productions to portraying Aladdin on Broadway, highlighting his passion for theater rooted in childhood experiences with Bollywood films.