Next On Stage

Since its launch, the series has enjoyed six seasons and showcased the voices of thousands of young people across the country to millions of viewers and voters.

What is Next On Stage?

In Spring 2020, when Broadway was dark and student productions across the country were being canceled due to the COVID pandemic, BroadwayWorld saw an opportunity to shine a spotlight on young performers across the country who were otherwise sidelined. Next On Stage was born out of the hope of providing a platform for some of the outstanding talent that will grace the Broadway stages of the future.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Season Sponsor

The 'Presented By' sponsor. Sponsor elements appeat at every stage of the competition, on all digital placements and platforms. Includes placements on the Next On Stage website, social media, e-blasts, and more.

Education Sponsor

Provides prizing opportunities for the winners - generally tuition to their higher education program for musical theatre. Sponsorship opprtunities include weekly mentions on all platforms at all stages of the competition, and the inclusion of your own educators as judges throughout the season.

Hotel Sponsor

Reach a highly influential and affluent audience of theatre lovers and their kids all season long. Hotel sponsor provides hotel nights for competitors during the finale weekend. Promotional opportunities include mentions all season long, social media and e-blast opportunities.

Tourism Sponsor

Bring the best of the future of Broadway to your NYC restaurant or tourism attraction. Promotional opportunities during the finale and on social media during the finale weekend. Additional opportunities available when booked prior to the start of the season.

Event Sponsors

Bring your brand to the forefront of the next generation of Broadway talent, and the best of the best working in the industry today. Consider sponsoring the finale reception. Promotional opportunities include significant promotion during the finale, social media, and more.

Sponsorship Elements

On Site Banners
Custom Content Sponsorships
Social Media Sponsorships
E-Blast Sponsorship
Live Episode Sponsorships
Grand Finale Sponsorships

Past Sponsors

Season 6 Finale

Photo Gallery

Maria Elena, Bo Bailey, Gabe Richardson

Ava Greenberg, Keita Kawahara, Lillian Duncan Bicheno

Gabe Richardson, Maria Elena, Bo Bailey, Ava Greenberg, Keita Kawahara, Lillian Duncan Bicheno

Kyle Taylor Parker, Kate Rockwell, J. Harrison Ghee, J. Elaine Marcos

Kyle Taylor Parker

Gabe Richardson, Maria Elena, Bo Bailey, Keita Kawahara, Ava Greenberg, Lillian Duncan Bicheno, Kyle Taylor Parker

J. Harrison Ghee, Kate Rockwell, J. Elaine Marcos, Kyle Taylor Parker

Lillian Duncan Bicheno, Kyle Taylor Parker

Lillian Duncan Bicheno

Ava Greenberg, Kyle Taylor Parker

Ava Greenberg

Katie-James Rushin

Keita Kawahara, Kyle Taylor Parker

Keita Kawahara

Kyle Taylor Parker, Bo Bailey

Bo Bailey

Maria Elena, Kyle Taylor Parker

Maria Elena

Gabe Richardson, Kyle Taylor Parker

Gabe Richardson

Heather Baird, Ryan Dejak, Kyle Taylor Parker

Keita Kawahara, Heather Baird

Ryan Dejak, Gabe Richardson

Keita Kawahara, Gabe Richardson

Heather Baird, Ryan Dejak, Keita Kawahara, Gabe Richardson, Kyle Taylor Parker

Keita Kawahara, Gabe Richardson

Heather Baird, Ryan Dejak, Keita Kawahara, Gabe Richardson

Keita Kawahara, Gabe Richardson

J. Harrison Ghee, J. Elaine Marcos, Keita Kawahara, Gabe Richardson, Kate Rockwell, Kyle Taylor Parker

BroadwayWorld Next On Stage Season 6 Finale at 54 Below

Next on Stage Alumni

Higton in Boop! The Musical — Higton (second from the left) in Boop! The Musical

RJ Higton (Dance Edition, Season 2) was recently seen in Boop! The Musical on Broadway. He made his Broadway debut in the original cast of The Outsiders.

Jackson Kanawha Perry (Season 3) starred in the pre-Broadway premiere of The Karate Kid Musical. He is now starring in the Sia musical Saturday Church at New York Theatre Workshop.

Brandon J. Large (Season 2) is currently starring in The Great Gatsby on Broadway. He also appeared in the National Tours of The Prom and Aladdin.

Erin Morton (Season 5) is currently starring in the off-Broadway revival of Heathers as 'Martha Dunnstock'.

Hosea Mundi (Season 1) is currently in the national tour of Hamilton where he understudies Hamilton, Burr, Washington, and Lafayette/Jefferson.

Tori Vagasy (Season 3) was a semi-finalist on the 16th season of America's Got Talent.

Willem Butler (Season 1) played 'Dimitry' in the 2nd National Tour of Anastasia.

Tommy Kaiser (Season 3) most recently appeared in the Rent 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour, where he played both 'Mark' and 'Roger.'

Kodiak Thompson (Season 3) recently starred in Drag: The Musical off-Broadway.

Paul Amrani (Dance Edition, Season 2) starred in the National Tour of Chicago.

Oluchi Nwaokorie (Season 2) is currently playing 'Angela' in the National Tour of Parade.

Haile Ferrier (Season 2) was the 'Zoe/Alana' understudy on the First National Tour of Dear Evan Hansen.

Nick Cortazzo (Season 2) was recently a swing in the First National Tour of Hadestown. He also played 'Link Larkin' in the Hairspray National Tour.

Jack Ducat (Season 1) will be playing the lead role of Buddy the Elf on the 2025 National Tour of Elf the Musical.