by Mike Haber | Nov 2, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
IT’S ICONIC!! Broadway powerhouses
Eden Espinosa and
Kamilah Marshall are teasing a possible exciting new project coming tomorrow on Broadstream. Fans of the dynamic duo are already predicting its the return of their popular GAME NIGHT web series. Tune in tomorrow to find out what it is.
For those who may now know, real life BFF’s Espinosa and Marshall (alumnis of the Broadway production of
Rent & many of the hottest tickets on the Great Bright Way) teamed up with
Musical Theatre West during lockdown as they competed against each other in a series of various Musical Theater Themed Trivia Games on Instagram Live every Thursday night. Each week featured various games including….
THE WHISPER GAME (which notably Espinosa and Marshall ended up creating the official nickname for Game Night…. BAIDA),
FIRST LETTER, LAST LETTER,
Along with the viewers getting involved and interacting during the Lives, GAME NIGHT also features a hilarious drinking game. Before they actually start playing, Espinosa & Marshall would also choose a random “word of the day” (several words in previous episodes include HURRY, DRAW, PERSON, JOY, or EASY). Everytime one of them says that chosen word while playing their games, you better DRINK FOR YOUR LIFE. Also in the comment section, you would share an emoji to let them know you’re drinking.
GAME NIGHT ended on Instagram September 2020 due to news of rules, regulations, and restrictions getting changed to Instagram with copyrights laws for the use of popular music on daily lives. The final 3 episodes were done as a full interactive edition on ZOOM.
Who is excited for Eden and Kamilah’s announcement?!!!
by Mike Haber | Aug 21, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, Shows
DID YOU KNOW: Before she DEFIED GRAVITY. showed us that ONCE UPON A TIME HAS NEVER FELT MORE RIGHT, took us OVER THE MOON, and got us WAITING IN THE WINGS, Broadway favorite
Eden Espinosa began her professional career performing in the Entertainment at
Disneyland. As mentioned in interviews, the California native grew up going to the parks and had family members who worked there. The
WICKED,
Brooklyn,
Rent,
Falsettos, and
Tangled: The Series star appeared as a performer doing mainly the shows in the park. She debuted as a Disney performer in the mid-90’s performing in the A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE as a caroler before moving on to appearing in a variety of the park’s former stage shows.
One of the most notable productions she performed in the park from the late 90’s was the original Disney musical revue ANIMAZEMENT. Running from 1998-2001 in the Theatre at Fantasyland in the park, the show was a celebration of art and bringing the magic of Disney Animation to life. It featured a full variety of musical numbers from your Disney characters recreating their big moments bringing it all to life.
We are so happy to have a video of that show in action during one of the performances. Her big moment is at 14:26 during the show’s highlighted trio YEARNING MASHUP. This unique medley features 3 of Disney’s most beloved heroes and heroine performing their big I WANT song. It consists of Espinosa herself playing “
Pocahontas” singing JUST AROUND THE RIVERBEND, “
Hercules” singing GO THE DISTANCE, and “Quasimodo” from
The Hunchback of Notre Dame singing OUT THERE.
FUN FACT: Espinosa later on during that show’s run played
The Little Mermaid herself “Ariel”.
Espinosa’s other major Disney show she performed at the park was a later musical revue called STEPS IN TIME that opened the Hyperion Theatre at
Disney California Adventure.
When her Broadway career began to takeoff, Espinosa would still find herself part of the Disney family later on in life. She went on to be the voice in the sky for Disneyland’s 2009-2014 fireworks show MAGICAL. She also voiced “Orizaba” in the Animated series
Elena of Avalor. However to this day, she is now earning rave reviews and buzz for her performance as the voice of “Cassandra ” in TANGLED: THE SERIES. Her character’s big song WAITING IN THE WINGS recently won a
Daytime Emmy Award for OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL SONG IN A CHILDREN’S, YOUNG ADULT, OR ANIMATED PROGRAM giving its composer
Alan Menken an EGOT.
Even when she’s back home in California, Eden always returns to the park to visit a guest. When you work for Disney, that is forever.
by Mike Haber | Jun 28, 2021 | Blog, Inspiration of Rent Tour, Shows
In addition for those who can’t make it to Vegas, you do NOT have to worry. The concert will also be LIVESTREAMED via The Space LV websites.
Tickets for both to be there in person or to watch it online is available now!!!
In case anyone may not know, Espinosa’s UNPLUGGED & UNPLANNED is stripped down acoustic solo concert. Accompanied by acoustic guitar, piano, and light percussion, It features a full diverse selection of Musical Theater and Pop/Rock favorites. You can expect to hear songs from Eden Espinosa’s unbelievable career from Broadway, Film/TV, and songs from her 2 acclaimed solo albums LOOK AROUND and REVELATION. It also features a Broadway Request selection where Espinosa will pull out Musical Theater songs out of a hat (based on suggestions from the audience).
Don’t miss this THRILLIFYING powerhouse!!!
