Stage to PageGo Behind-the-Scenes of Annie With Bill Berloni's Tails From The Stage April 11The new Playbill Experience features Broadway's original Annie Andrea McArdle—and dogs!
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Playbill Staff
April 11, 2021
In his new Playbill Experience event, Tails From The Stage, audiences will meet Bill and his cuddly animal companions, hear stories from the stage, learn what it takes to work with animals in a live setting, and virtually interact with his friends—both furry and human! The first performance will focus on Annie April 11 at 3 PM ET with special guest Andrea McArdle, Broadway's original Annie.
Berloni is a widely recognized expert in animal behavior, known for his dedication to animal rescue work and with more than twenty Broadway credits to his name. Those credits include three productions of Annie as well as the 2019 Tony Award winner for Best Play The Ferryman. In 2011, he was awarded a Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre for his work training animals on stage.
Find out more about what to expect in the words of Berloni himself below, and click here to find out more or buy tickets to a performance.
Bill Berloni and Sandy
Martha Swope/Courtesy of Jenna Berloni
What can audiences expect from Tails From The Stage? An inside look to the world of theatrical animal training and some fun, never-heard-before stories from Broadway shows I worked on.
What will surprise audiences about Tails From The Stage? How rescued animals became Broadway stars!
How does the virtual element enhance this event? The virtual event gives the audience a chance to reach out in real time with questions and comments. And it’s live!
Do you ever have any special guests in your events? Tell us about them! For each of my Tails from the Stage,we will feature my Broadway shows and have someone from the original company who worked with the animals joining me.
What would be the ideal drink or snack pairing for this event? The perfect treat would be any thing you would find at a Broadway concession area and healthy treats for your dog.
Audra McDonald and Bill Berloni Audition Canine Co-Stars for Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill
Audra McDonald and Bill Berloni Audition Canine Co-Stars for Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill
Five-time Tony Award-winning actress Audra McDonald will return to Broadway as Billie Holiday in Lanie Robertson's play with music, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, which will begin performances March 25 at Circle in the Square. McDonald and famed animal trainer Bill Berloni held auditions March 11 in search of the right pooch to join her onstage.
Broadway stars light up a streaming production of Michel Legrand and Didier van Cauwelaert's musical; tune in here to view the pre-show and the official Playbill.
