{"id":182542,"date":"2026-04-01T19:48:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/182542\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T19:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:48:09","slug":"vail-performing-arts-academy-celebrates-the-big-apple-with-new-york-new-york-revue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/182542\/","title":{"rendered":"Vail Performing Arts Academy celebrates the Big Apple with \u2018New York, New York Revue\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The bright lights of Broadway are coming to the mountains this spring as\u00a0Vail Performing Arts Academy(VPAA) presents its highly anticipated\u00a0\u201cNew York, New York Revue,\u201d\u00a0a vibrant tribute to the city that never sleeps.<\/p>\n<p>Featuring more than 50 local students ages 8 to 16, the production showcases a dynamic collection of songs from some of the most beloved musicals set in or inspired by New York City. Audiences can expect memorable numbers from iconic shows such as\u00a0\u2018West Side Story,\u2019\u00a0\u2018Annie,\u2019\u00a0\u2018Rent,\u2019\u00a0\u2018Hamilton,\u2019\u00a0\u2018Newsies,\u2019\u00a0\u2018In the Heights,\u2019 and\u00a0\u201942nd Street,\u2019 among others.<\/p>\n<p>New York City has long been the beating heart of American musical theater, and this production aims to honor that legacy. From the energy of Times Square to the stories of dreamers chasing their passions, the revue captures the spirit and diversity of the Big Apple through music, dance, and storytelling.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" data-image-url=\"https:\/\/swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com\/mountain.swiftcom.com\/images\/sites\/7\/2020\/06\/30160033\/image002.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image002-1024x598.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-604526\"  \/>The play pays homage to the city that holds the heart of American theater.Courtesy photo<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe influence of New York City on musical theater is immeasurable,\u201d said VPAA\u2019s executive producer and founder, Annah Scully. \u201cThis show is a celebration of that impact, while also giving our students the chance to bring these iconic songs to life on stage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The production is led by an experienced and dedicated creative team, including artistic director\u00a0Colin Meiring, vocal directors\u00a0Melinda Carlson\u00a0and\u00a0Cindy Allard, executive producer and founder\u00a0Annah Scully, and costumer\u00a0Val Watts. Together, they continue VPAA\u2019s tradition of excellence in arts education and performance.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-image-url=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/VD-logo-white.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/VD-logo-white.png\" class=\"logo m-0 p-0 invisible\" style=\"z-index: 999; max-height: 40px;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nSupport Local JournalismDonate&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Now in its 31st year, VPAA has built a strong legacy in the Vail Valley, providing young performers with high-quality instruction and opportunities to shine on stage. Productions like the \u201cNew York, New York Revue\u201d not only entertain audiences but also foster confidence, creativity, and collaboration among students.<\/p>\n<p>Audiences can look forward to a high-energy performance filled with show-stopping numbers, colorful costumes, and the unmistakable magic of Broadway, all performed by talented local youth.<\/p>\n<p>Shows will be held at Battle Mountain High, April 3 &amp; 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for $20 (cash or check) or $23 by credit card. Children under 5 are admitted free.<\/p>\n<p>With its blend of iconic music and youthful talent, \u201cNew York, New York Revue\u201d promises to be a crowd-pleasing celebration of one of the world\u2019s most influential cities, and the enduring power of musical theater. <\/p>\n<p>For tickets and more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/vpaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">vpaa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The bright lights of Broadway are coming to the mountains this spring as\u00a0Vail Performing Arts Academy(VPAA) presents its&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":182543,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[9,11,10],"class_list":{"0":"post-182542","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-new-york","8":"tag-new-york","9":"tag-new-york-headlines","10":"tag-new-york-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182542","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=182542"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182542\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/182543"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=182542"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=182542"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=182542"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}