Seeking Musical Theatre Performers – Nihao Broadway NYC Showcase Featuring Chinese Musical Theatre Repertoire

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Nihao Broadway!
Voices of Chinese Musical Theatre in NYC

Presented by CurtainRise International

🎭 Are you ready to take the stage in New York City?

Do you want to collaborate with Chinese musical theatre performers and directors working in the United States?

Would you like to work with a music director with decades of Broadway and national tour experience?

Have you been searching for a stage created specifically for Chinese musical theatre performers?

Nihao Broadway!

A showcase platform dedicated to Chinese musical theatre performers based in the United States.

Rehearsal Performance Professional Video Recording

One opportunity to complete your NYC Musical Theatre Showcase.

About the Project

Nihao Broadway! is a musical theatre showcase featuring Chinese performers based in the United States. Selected performers will rehearse and perform in a curated showcase in New York City, presenting both English and Chinese repertoire.

Nihao Broadway! 是一个为在美国发展的中国音乐剧演员打造的舞台展示平台。入选演员将在纽约参与排练，并登台呈现一场精选中英文音乐剧作品音乐会。

Creative Team

Mijiang “M-Jay” He – Artistic Director

Mijiang “M-Jay” He is a New York–based theatre director, choreographer, and performer working across musical theatre and international collaborations. His work bridges Chinese and American theatre communities through stage productions, musical theatre development, and cross-cultural performance initiatives.

Theatrical credits include: CATS (China Tour), A Christmas Story (U.S. Tour), Miss Saigon, Kinky Boots, Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia!, and Anything Goes.

He is the founder of CurtainRise International and the creator of Nihao Broadway, a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of Chinese musical theatre performers in New York City.

Andrew Smithson – Music Director

Andrew Smithson is a veteran music director and vocal coach with decades of experience in musical theatre. His credits include national tours such as A Christmas Story, Aida, Legally Blonde, Gypsy, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He has served as music director for numerous regional productions, including A Chorus Line, Once on This Island, and The Producers.

Mengmeng Zhang – Program Coordinator

Mengmeng Zhang is a New York–based musical theatre performer and songwriter.

Tentative Dates
Late May – Early June 2026

Performance Location
New York City (Manhattan)

How to Apply

Please complete the application form via the link below and submit the following materials:

• Headshot
• Performance resume
• Three song selections (2 English musical theatre songs 1 Chinese song, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Hokkien)
• A short singing video or vocal reel

Applicants will also be asked to provide additional information in the form.

申请方式

请点击下方链接填写报名表，并提交以下材料：

• 演员大头照（Headshot）
• 表演简历（Resume）
• 三首演唱曲目（两首英文音乐剧歌曲 一首中文歌曲，普通话/粤语/闽南语不限）
• 一段简短的演唱视频或演唱视频集锦

报名表中还将包含一些需要填写的相关信息。

Limited to 6 Performers
名额仅限 6 位演员

Application Deadline: May 10, 2026
申请截止日期：2026年5月10日

Contact
For inquiries, please contact/如有任何问题，请联系：
[email protected]

DURATION

May 20, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026

• NON-UNION