LIMTF’S 2026 BROADWAY GUEST ARTIST:
Jeanna de Waal

Best known for originating the role of Princess Diana in the Broadway production of Diana: The Musical, de Waal has also appeared on Broadway in Kinky Boots and American Idiot, as well as in the off-Broadway revival of Carrie. She has also performed internationally in concerts and theatrical productions.

“I'm so excited to work with the students at LIMTF this summer…Programs like this are such an important part of helping young performers build confidence, curiosity, and a deeper connection to storytelling and artistry. I can't wait to spend time exploring their work with them."
— Jeanna de Waal, BroadwayWorld

2026 ADVANCED & intermediate productions

HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR 2025 FESTIVAL

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–HAIR–

This past summer, The Long Island Musical Theatre Festival presented HAIR for our main stage production and offered a masterclass with Tony-winning Broadway legend and 3x Grammy nominee Melba Moore. Ms. Moore began her Broadway career in HAIR, taking over the role of Sheila from Diane Keaton — becoming the first Black woman to replace a white actress in a lead role.

–BYE BYE BIRDIE: YOUTH EDITION–

LIMTF presented BYE BYE BIRDIE: YOUTH EDITION for our 2025 intermediate production and also performed “Children Will Listen” in Raise Your Voice With Melba Moore, our 2025 Music Revue Performance.

—LIMTF’S SUMMER 2025 MUSIC REVUE AND MASTERCLASS—

For LIMTF’s Summer 2025 Festival, our students participated in a Masterclass and Music Revue Performance, Raise Your Voice With Melba Moore. Students presented solos to Ms. Moore to perfect their performances for the show later that same day. We were absolutely honored to have this legendary musical icon join us for our program this year!

PRESS ABOUT OUR 2022 SUMMER FESTIVAL FEATURING INTERVIEWS WITH STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

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