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Sharing The Story Of Our Educator Workbook, Lessons, And Commitment To Arts Education For Every School
Overview Of The Program
We collaborate with experienced professors and educators in theater studies to create curriculum that supports arts education. Teachers can use these resources directly in their classrooms to inspire learning and creativity.
2025
Contact us to gain access to the workbook and lesson plans for your school.
Educator Workbook & Lessons
We work with some of the most experienced professors and educators in theater studies across the country to develop curriculum that fellow teachers can utilize in the classroom to further arts education.
We have launched an Educator Workbook as a companion to a visit to the Museum of Broadway and we are expanding on this program even further! Contact us to gain access to the workbook for your school!
Dr. Barrie Gelles
Barrie Gelles is a theatre scholar, director, and educator. She is completing her PhD at The Graduate Center, CUNY and an adjunct instructor at Baruch College, Marymount Manhattan College, and NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development. Barrie has served as a guest speaker, moderator, and lecturer at various educational and artistic institutions and regularly presents at national academic conferences such as ATHE, ASTR, and PCA/ACA. Prior to her work in higher education, she developed theatre curriculum for K-12 schools and esteemed performing arts camps. In her academic scholarship, Barrie writes about the aesthetics of musical theatre, popular culture and musicals, Jewishness and Broadway musicals, and approaches to pedagogy and practice within the academy with a focus on accessibility in classroom and production practice. In addition, she directs theatre in New York City with a focus on new musicals, rarely produced musicals, and re-envisioned revivals of musicals.
Sponsored Experiences
We believe that one experience can change a child’s outlook for the rest of their life! That is why we have created a program to help sponsor underserved groups to experience Broadway! Please fill out the form below for your chance to get a sponsored trip to Broadway (experiences vary).
Sponsored Experiences
We believe that one experience can change a child’s outlook for the rest of their life! That is why we have created a program to help sponsor underserved groups to experience Broadway! Please fill out the form below for your chance to get a sponsored trip to Broadway (experiences vary).
PAST SPECIAL EXHIBITS
Viva BROADWAY!
A lively tribute celebrating Latin talent on Broadway, honoring culture, creativity, and inspiring stories.
CRAFTING EXCELLENCE: BLACK STORYTELLERS ON BROADWAY
Showcasing the artistry of Black voices on Broadway, honoring their impact, creativity, and lasting legacy.
PAST SPECIAL EXHIBITS
Viva BROADWAY!
A lively tribute celebrating Latin talent on Broadway, honoring culture, creativity, and inspiring stories.
CRAFTING EXCELLENCE: BLACK STORYTELLERS ON BROADWAY
Showcasing the artistry of Black voices on Broadway, honoring their impact, creativity, and lasting legacy.
- Advocacy
PAST SPECIAL EXHIBITS
We believe that arts education is critical and has been a proven tool for increasing student achievement by engaging students in learning, improving critical thinking and fostering creativity.
At the Museum of Broadway we have a section dedicated to guests being able to write postcards to their legislators to help protect funding for critical arts programs in the state!
PAST SPECIAL EXHIBITS
We believe that arts education is critical and has been a proven tool for increasing student achievement by engaging students in learning, improving critical thinking and fostering creativity.
At the Museum of Broadway we have a section dedicated to guests being able to write postcards to their legislators to help protect funding for critical arts programs in the state!
