Nothing Like Broadway! is a four-character farce set in a dingy little off-Broadway-type cabaret theater, and what happens when two rival international super-spies try to hide out there (from each other). Our underdog hero is Milo, the schlubby lighting guy who dreams of performing on the stage. Worlds collide, hearts get broken, and our hero ends up saving the world, falling in love, and maybe even singing on that glorious, tiny stage.
The “Nothing Like Broadway!” Cabaret Contest
Be one of the first to actor/singers to publicly perform one of four original songs from our upcoming off-Broadway musical “Nothing Like Broadway!”!
Hi actor/singers! My name is David Rackoff, and I’ve created a brand-new musical that’s headed off-Broadway. I’d love for you to be one of the first people to sing one of the songs in public. This is a great opportunity to interpret brand new material, and show off… (and you could even win some money!).
The songs are:
“Nothing Like Broadway!”: The title song about the main character’s background, and their love of small theater. It’s a big, melodic story song that’s a great acting and singing showcase. (Usually a female mixer, but really, any gender)
“You Only Love Me for My… (Belt)”: A ribald cabaret work-the-audience song for a lusty chanteuse who seems to be favored by a “certain type of gentleman”. Very belty. Very perform-y comedy song. Russian accent optional (Female presenting)
“The World’s Most Famous Spy”: A patter song recounting a dashing (though goofy) spy’s exploits. Fast and fun, plus a British accent! (Male presenting, but if you’ve got the comedy and patter chops, there’s no reason it couldn’t be sung by anyone).
“Sing Along”: A tenor/baritone duet ballad. The tenor is a dashing spy, thinking he might be alone forever. Unbeknownst to him, the baritone joins in. Then… they ask the audience to join in (using cue cards, probably) to make it a true singalong. It’s a lovely, warm experience for the whole room. (Tenor and baritone probably).
So pick a song, and work it! Then, go to your local cabaret, showcase, or open mic night and have a friend film you (with a phone, is fine) knocking it out of the park. Send us the video (and post it yourself, too!).
The deadline is January 20th 2025. DM or email us at [email protected] with a link to your posted video by midnight on 1/20/2025.
You could win up to $300… and show the world what you’ve got!
We— the creators and producers of this new musical— are excited to see what you bring to the material, and are excited about seeing these new songs performed out in the world… by you. We think you’re gonna be great!
Here are some specifics:
Be one of the first to actor/singers to publicly perform one of four original songs from our upcoming off-Broadway musical “Nothing Like Broadway!”!
Hi actor/singers! My name is David Rackoff, and I’ve created a brand-new musical that’s headed off-Broadway. I’d love for you to be one of the first people to sing one of the songs in public. This is a great opportunity to interpret brand new material, and show off… (and you could even win some money!).
The songs are:
“Nothing Like Broadway!”: The title song about the main character’s background, and their love of small theater. It’s a big, melodic story song that’s a great acting and singing showcase. (Usually a female mixer, but really, any gender)
“You Only Love Me for My… (Belt)”: A ribald cabaret work-the-audience song for a lusty chanteuse who seems to be favored by a “certain type of gentleman”. Very belty. Very perform-y comedy song. Russian accent optional (Female presenting)
“The World’s Most Famous Spy”: A patter song recounting a dashing (though goofy) spy’s exploits. Fast and fun, plus a British accent! (Male presenting, but if you’ve got the comedy and patter chops, there’s no reason it couldn’t be sung by anyone).
“Sing Along”: A tenor/baritone duet ballad. The tenor is a dashing spy, thinking he might be alone forever. Unbeknownst to him, the baritone joins in. Then… they ask the audience to join in (using cue cards, probably) to make it a true singalong. It’s a lovely, warm experience for the whole room. (Tenor and baritone probably).
So pick a song, and work it! Then, go to your local cabaret, showcase, or open mic night and have a friend film you (with a phone, is fine) knocking it out of the park. Send us the video (and post it yourself, too!).
The deadline is January 20th 2025. DM or email us at [email protected] with a link to your posted video by midnight on 1/20/2025.
You could win up to $300… and show the world what you’ve got!
We— the creators and producers of this new musical— are excited to see what you bring to the material, and are excited about seeing these new songs performed out in the world… by you. We think you’re gonna be great!
Here are some specifics:
- You don’t have to be in New York; you can be anywhere in the world!
- You have permission (rights) to sing the song for at least a year.
- You can sing the song in auditions, too.
- You must sing to live music (probably piano, but throw in some other instruments if you’d like— I have some extra parts written, so just ask!
- You can have the sheet music on a stand with you. No worries.
- I have alt keys available, so let us know if the song is too low or high.
- Our favorite version for each song will win $125, and $300 goes to our overall favorite.
- Feel free to post and promote your video. Please attribute the writer (David Rackoff) and musical (Nothing Like Broadway!), and include #NothingLikeBroadway
- We have the rights to use the video for promotion.
- Have fun!
"Nothing Like Broadway!" (the title song)
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| nothing_like_broadway__cabaret_contest_practice_track_.mp3 |
"You Only Love Me for My (Belt)"
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"The World's Most Famous Spy"
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| the_worlds_most_famous_spy__cabaret_contest_practice_track_.mp3 |
"Sing Along"
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