Craig Wich Studios

Studio Member Talia Suskauer has been cast in the role of "Elphaba" in the Broadway Musical "Wicked" on Broadway. Brava Talia! 

Elphaba is one of the most sought after roles on Broadway.

I am so proud of Talia. She is so deserving of her success. She is talented, disciplined and she understands the importance of hard work and technique. When Talia was a young teenager we would work on the role of Elphaba and I told her then that she would one day play the role of "Elphaba" on Broadway. Kudos to you Talia!

Talia made her Off Broadway debut in the musical "Be More Chill". "Be More Chill" then moved on to Broadway and Talia made her Broadway debut. After "Be More Chill" Talia was cast in the role of "Elphaba" with the Broadway National Tour of "Wicked". After several years of touring with "Wicked" she is back on Broadway playing the Iconic role of "Elphaba". 

Several weeks ago Talia came by the studio to tell me in person that she was going to be "Elphaba" in the Broadway production. Wow! I was overwhelmed with joy for her and felt such gratitude that she would share her good news with me in person before she left for New York City. I had to keep it secret until it was publically announced. That was difficult, no doubt. Now the world knows that Talia Suskauer is "Elphaba" on Broadway. I must add that I saw Talia as "Elphaba" in the Broadway National Tour of "Wicked" and she was brilliant. The best!

Everyone in the studio is so thrilled and happy for you. You are an inspiration to us all.

I am so excited for you Talia and honored to be part of your wonderful journey.  

Brava Diva! 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

Much Love!

Craig

To read more about Talia's successes click here: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Talia-Suskauer-Cleavant-Derricks-James-D-Gish-and-More-Will-Join-the-Broadway-Cast-of-WICKED-This-Summer-20220427?fbclid=IwAR2XcUHxdBVX0O9gNxgnqSsF0vPWr6xl6Okw_vDWYGerhg0r-q_qW2m7Lmg

Congratulations to Studio Member Alexa Lasanta & Ben Krieger !
Alexa  & Ben were recently cast in the Broadway National Tour of "The Sound of Music"
They began touring this April.  Both Ben & Alexa debut was in Detroit recently.  

Alexa is playing the role of Gretl and Marta (Understudy).  Ben is playing the role of Friedrich and Kurt (Understudy).  

Congratulations Alexa & Ben!!!!!! 

Craig

Congratulations to studio member Sydney Carbo.
Sydney recently competed in the prestigious National Association of Teachers of Singers (NATS) Gold Coast Competition.
Sydney Placed First in both the Classical and Musical Theater categories for first year college women.

Congratulations Syd!
​
Craig

Sam Tanabe makes his Broadway debut: Sam, a long time studio member now residing in NYC makes his Broadway debut in "Allegiance" a new musical inspired by a true story.......Starring Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung
I am so excited and proud of Sam. Sam is an extraordinary young man. Sam is talented, no doubt and his work ethic is nothing but inspiring. Sam is an incredible young man, talented, kind and hardworking. Sam is so deserving of this opportunity and I am so proud of him.
The show is in previews with opening night on Sunday the 8th. 
If you are going to be in NYC this is a must see!
Yours,
Craig

Please check out "Billy Elliot" at the Maltz Jupiter Theater on stage now till December 20th, 2015
Studio members involved: Allie Beltran (ensemble), Skye Friedman (ensemble), Eliza Cave (ensemble) and Lindsay Bell (Associate Choreographer, Dance Captain and Ensemble).
This is going to be a wonderful production.
See you there.
Yours,
Craig

Internationally acclaimed countertenor Terry Barber has teamed up with seventeen time Grammy-winning “Classical Producer of the Year” Steven Epstein (of yo-yo ma, Wynton Marsalis, Bobby McFerrin, Placido Domingo, etc). to create Christmas Presence, a collection of unique arrangements of the world’s most beloved holiday music including:
The new hit by Gene Scheer & Terry Barber, "Christmas Once More" feat. opera star Denyce Graves
Terry Barber’s solo “Radio Edit” pop version of “Christmas Once More”. 
Terry Barber in 4-part harmony, “Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree’
"Christmas Lullaby” a duet of the two rarest voice types, countertenor and boy soprano Erich Shuett, who is currently playing Friedrich in Broadway's Sound of Music tour.
"Christmas Prayer” a unique version of the sacred holiday favorites "Ave Maria" and "0 Holy Night" musically arranged for Terry’s extreme vocal range by Emmy-winning composer, Garth Neustadter.
Internationally acclaimed countertenor Terry Barber is known for his extraordinary vocal and stylistic range. As a past member of the Grammy-winning ensemble Chanticleer, Terry has been a soloist on many of the world’s most acclaimed stages—The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall and Moscow's Svetlanov Hall. He has been a soloist on recordings for every major record label with a variety of artists from Madonna to the London Philharmonic.

Video http://youtu.be/iQME2nMoJd0

To purchase the CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/terrybarber12

​

Studio Bulletin Board
Long time studio member Talia Suskauer will be in town over the Thanksgiving Holiday performing with YOUNG ARTS ALUMNI ALL-STARS! This is going to be an amazing evening. Don't miss it. For more information please see photo.
Craig