As part of Centre Stage’s mission to give our students the opportunity to work with industry professionals, we are excited to host Broadway star Nikki Snelson, known for her roles in Legally Blonde, Alice in Wonderland and many more, for a series of exclusive workshops (see below for her bio). Reserve your spot today to learn from a true Broadway legend, enhance your performance skills, and gain invaluable theatre industry insights!
Date:
7th September 2024 (Saturday)
Time:
9:00am to 11:30am: 8 to 12 years old – $180
1:00pm to 4:00pm: 13 years and above – $195
Spaces strictly limited! [CLICK HERE to reserve your spot]
Nikki Snelson has been working on Broadway and beyond as an actress, creator, director, choreographer and educator for the last 30 years. As an actress, Ms Snelson is most recognised for her performance of Brooke Wyndam in the original Broadway and MTV cast of LEGALLY BLONDE. While at the Palace in LB, she was a part of the deliciously campy “Search for the New Elle Woods” on MTV. Nikki originated the role of Winnie Tate in the Broadway revival of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (starring Bernadette Peters). She was also seen on Broadway in SWEET CHARITY (starring Christina Applegate). Nikki spent several years on National Tours as Cassie in A Chorus Line and Susan in TICK, TICK, BOOM! She also performed in the Broadway National Tours of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, SHOW BOAT and HELLO, DOLLY with Carol Channing. She originated the role of The Mad Hatter in Frank Wildhorn’s Wonderland, played Velma in CHICAGO at Maine State Theatre and Sally Bowles in CABARET at The Napa Valley Opera House. On the big screen, Nikki was featured in the groundbreaking documentary EVERY LITTLE STEP as well in the major motion pictures REEFER MADNESS and ACROSS THE UNIVERSE. On the small screen, Nikki has been seen on Desperate Housewives and All My Children. She received her training in Musical Theatre from Boston Conservatory after growing up in St Louis and making her professional debut at the St Louis Muny. Most recently, Nikki directed and choreographed Legally Blonde at the Kansas City Starlight. She has directed, choreographed, and taught all over the world including: Argentina, Chile, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Ireland, Scotland, Paris, London and many more. She is an artist in residence at Singapore’s famed theatre school, Lasalle College of the Arts. Her directing credits include: MAMMA MIA, HOLIDAY INN, ALL SHOOK UP, WORLD GOES ROUND, GYPSY, WEDDING SINGER, PAJAMA GAME, CABARET, CHICAGO, JOSEPH and A CHORUS LINE. Nikki has choreographed for Elton John’s Life Ball in Vienna, The Young and the Restless, The Miss America Pageant and The Funny Dance Show on E! Nikki is the voice and CGI likeness of Annie in RockStar Games’ MIDNIGHT CLUB-LOS ANGELES. In the spring, she will work on Beauty and the Beast at Vanguard University and The Prom at University of California-Irvine. Nikki resides in Orange County, California with her husband and 5 year-old son. She is the CEO of Musical Theatre Mayhem, a triple threat workshop experience featuring Broadway’s biggest stars!
