Articles by Isabella Arras

About Isabella Arras

Isabella Arras is a theatre & film director, writer, choreographer, and performer. She graduated magna cum laude from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Theatre and a Minor in Creative Writing. In addition to her work in theatre and film, she works as a freelance writer and editor. She recently self-produced her first professional production in New York City, Fault Line, which you can find more information on here: https://linktr.ee/faultline24

2024-09-21

Elton John Musicals: A History of Stage Shows

by Isabella Arras

In addition to being an international superstar, Elton John is revered in the musical theater industry as a talented composer, lyricist, and producer. Some of his most notable contributions to Broadway include his compositions for The Lion King and Aida, and throughout his career in the musical theater industry, he has composed with lyricists Sir Tim Rice, Lee Hall, Bernie Taupin, and Jake Shears. In January 2024, he became a winner of the coveted EGOT – meaning he has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. In this article, we'll explore his catalogue of stage shows, including what is playing on Broadway and the West End right now!

2024-08-28

Audra McDonald on Broadway: A History of Stage Shows

by Isabella Arras

Audra Ann McDonald is a well-renowned Broadway star, opera singer, activist, and film & television actress. She holds the record for the most Tony Awards won by a performer and is the only actor on Broadway to have won one in all four categories of performance. Her incredible voice has won her two Grammy Awards for Best Classical Album and Best Opera Recording. President Barack Obama awarded her the National Medal of Arts in 2016, and in 2017 she secured her place in the American Theater Hall of Fame.

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2024-07-23

Immersive Theater in NYC

by Isabella Arras

In recent years Broadway productions such as the revival of Cabaret and Here Lies Love in addition to Off-Broadway productions like Punchdrunk's Sleep No More have revitalized a widespread curiosity and craving for immersive theater in New York City. In the modern age of entertainment and technology, immersive theater is something that is still highly experience based. It is one thing to watch a story set in another time period, realm, or universe but it is an entirely different one to find yourself inside of it. If you would like to experience firsthand what it’s like to be immersed into the world of a show, here is a list of immersive productions currently running in New York City.

2024-07-01

What is Wicked About?

by Isabella Arras

A deep dive into what Wicked the Musical is about, the creative team, how to see Wicked on Broadway, and a preview of the upcoming Wicked Film.