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Twitter is sweeping the theatre scene
Twitter is growing every day, as more and more people access this social networking giant and start sending their tweets all over the world wide web. For those of you that aren’t familiar with Twitter, it’s sort of like sending an instant message to a bunch of people (called followers) all at the same time. These messages are called “tweets” and everyone is getting in on the act.
The theatre scene on Broadway is paving the way for Twitter to have a following within the theatre community. You can follow just about any actor, show, director or theatre that is on the great white way. What kinds of things are people tweeting about? Well, Neil Patrick Harris recently sent a tweet letting people know he was going to be on Letterman, followed by him quoting the lyrics to the theme song from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Rock of Ages, the Musical recently sent a tweet thanking everyone that came out and helped to sell out their show. Idina Menzel sent a tweet telling everyone about the birth of her new baby boy. And the Denver Center for the Performing Arts sends out tweets about discounted tickets, new shows, and show reviews. There really is a plethora of information about theatre coming out of Twitter.
Some of my personal favorites for you to follow:
| Name | Twitter name | Other info |
| Kristin Chenoweth | @kchenoweth | She may be a Hollywood star now, but she'll always be a Broadway star to me. |
| Howard Sherman | @HEsherman | Executive Director of the American Theatre Wing. |
| Neil Patrick Harris | @therealnph | He used to be Doogie, but now he's a theatre man. |
| Idina Menzel | @idinamenzel | She just had a baby with Taye Diggs, but she is most definitely a broadway star. |
| Anthony Rapp | @albinokid | He is touring the country with Rent and sending tweets everywhere he goes. |
| John Stamos | @Johnstamos | Uncle Jesse will be staring in the revival of Bye Bye Birdie. |
| Constantine Maroulis | @constantinem | Former American Idol star is now staring in Rock of Ages. |
| Rock of Ages | @RockofAges | The new Broadway Musical is getting great reviews and tons of followers on Twitter. |
| Hair | @HAIRTribe | Thats right - Hair is back! Follow them on Twitter. |
| Rent, The Tour | @rentthebwaytour | The Rent tour was just here, now you can follow them around the country on Twitter! |
| Billy Elliot | @BillyElliot | They swept the Tony Awards and now they are on Twitter. |
| Shrek | @ShreksterOnline | Yep, even Shrek the musical is sending Tweets |
| Chicago | @Chicagomusical | Another revival of a great show is Twittering away. |
How about Twitter in Denver?
Well, unfortunately, Twitter hasn’t taken off quite as much here – yet. But I’m certain it is something that we’ll see take off in Denver just like Myspace and Facebook did too. Here are a couple of Denver folk you can follow on Twitter:
| Name | Twitter Name | Other Info |
| The Denver Center | @DCPA | The Denver Center sends tweets about all sorts of interesting things. |
| The Arvada Center | @arvadacenter | See what is going on at the Arvada Center via a tweet! |
| Denver Theater Examiner | @Debflom | Yep, you can follow me on Twitter too. |
And my personal favorite Twitter resource for theatre:
The Broadway World Twitter Watch
Broadway World has a great resource that follows the Tweeting of Theatre folk all over the country. From New York to California, if they are tweeting about theatre, then Broadway World will follow them.
Who are you following on Twitter?
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