ARE YOU THE NEXT SHOWSTOPPER?! Talent Competition 

Fifteen of the nation's most talented young performers are ready to sing, dance, and act their way to their Off Broadway debut competing for the ultimate grand prize—an all-expenses-paid trip to Paris for the Ultimate Paris Summer Arts Program!

Join us for an electrifying afternoon at Theatre 555 (555 West 42nd St)  as finalists aged 12–30 compete LIVE in front of an All Star Team of Industry Professionals: 

Hosted by Tony, Emmy, Grammy Nominated Performer N'Kenge (Motown, The Musical, Caroline or Change, N'Kenge Foundation)

Judges Include: 

Salisha Thomas (The Salisha Show, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Once Upon A One More Time)

TyNia Brandon (The Lion King, Heart of Rock n Roll, Some Like It Hot) 

Donnie Kehr (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy, Billy Elliott)

Beverly Jensen (Broadway Dance Center, So You Think You Can Dance)

Ben Cameron (Broadway Sessions, Wicked)

Stephanie Rosenberg (Tony Winning Broadway Producer Moulin Rouge global, Executive Producer of the Grammy Award Winning album The Color Purple)

Produced by:  Michael T. Clarkston & N'Kenge 

Tickets: $25

Location: Theatre 555, 555 W 42nd St, New York, NY

These young stars are competing for more than a title—they’re chasing the opportunity of a lifetime. One winner from each age group will head to Paris this June to train with world-class industry pros including:

- David Lee Brewer (Beyoncé's former vocal coach)

- Lou Stancil (Will Smith's acting coach)

- Faculty from Juilliard, Broadway, and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

They'lll study acting, dance, and voice, perform in historic venues, and experience cultural excursions across the City of Lights.

Proudly sponsored by:

The Salisha Show, Theatre 555, and the N'Kenge Foundation

This is not just a show- it's a movement to empower the next generation of artists. Don't miss your chance to witness the future of Broadway before they take the world stage!

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