Calling all musical fans! Lin Manuel Miranda’s iconic “In The Heights” is finally on the big screen and available on HBO Max. Do you dream of starring in the next hit musical? If so, here are some great musicals for the stage and screen that are looking for talent!
DISNEY’S “THE LION KING,” BROADWAY AND NATIONAL TOUR
Disney’s “The Lion King” wants Equity actors for its Broadway and touring productions. Male talent, aged 9–12, is wanted to play young Simba, female talent, aged 9–12, is wanted to play young Nala, and male talent, aged 18–29, is wanted to play adult Simba. Kids rehearsals for both companies begin on Aug. 10 in NYC. Rehearsals for adult Simba for the tour begin on Aug. 10 in NYC. Broadway will reopen on Sept. 14 and the tour will reopen on Oct. 1 in Cleveland, OH. Pay is $2,244 per week under an Equity Production (Disney) Contract. Apply here!
“RENT”
A production of the musical “Rent” is seeking talent, aged 18–40, for lead roles. Rehearsals will begin in July with performances on Sept. 29 and 30, Oct. 13, 14, 20, and 21, and Nov. 26, 27, and 28 with possible extension dates all in Atlanta, GA. Pay is $75 per performance. Apply here!
“MIRROR IMAGE”
“Mirror Image,” a short musical film, is casting talent, aged 18–30, for lead, supporting, day player, and ensemble roles. Shooting will take place from August–December in NYC. Pay for speaking roles is TBD with non-speaking roles unpaid but credited. Apply here!
“BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL” TOUR
Equity actors, aged 18 and older, are wanted for the return of the “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” tour. Rehearsals begin in late September or early October with the tour opening on Nov. 2. Pay is $928 per week. Apply here!
“THE DROWSY CHAPERONE”
A remote production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” is seeking talent, aged 18 and older, for lead and supporting roles. Rehearsals will take place from July 2–Aug. 20 with performances on Sept. 16–19 with a possible extension through Sept. 26. Each performer will receive a $125 stipend. Apply here!
“DON’T LET THE DEVIL RIDE”
The musical drama “Don’t Let The Devil Ride” is casting talent, aged 7–65. Rehearsals will be on dates TBD in Atlanta, GA, and on Zoom. The show will run from Aug. 13–15 in Atlanta, GA. Pay is a TBD stipend. Apply here!
“SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL, NATIONAL TOUR
The national tour of “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” needs nonunion talent, aged 18–59, for lead, supporting, and ensemble roles. Rehearsals begin on Oct 18 in Lancaster, PA with the tour beginning on Nov. 16 in Pittsburgh, PA. The tour closes on June 25, 2022, in Lancaster, PA. Pay is $400–$600 per week. Apply here!