Wandelprobe (walking rehearsal)
Entry in progress -- BP Theatrecrafts.com -- Glossary WANDELPROBE(German for change rehearsal).Similar to SITZPROBE, the Wandelprobe is a rehearsal with full orchestra, and minor blocking (but not…
Whammy Bar (vibrato for guitar)
American singer and guitarist Lonnie Mack (1941-2016) had a 1963 hit song titled "Wham." Mack became known for the use of a vibrato bar on his guitar., which would soon be known as a…
World’s Greatest Ballroom or World’s Most Famous Ballroom (Roseland Ballroom)
The Roseland Ballroom was originally located at Broadway and 51st Street when it opened in 1919; in 1956, Roseland moved to its current location at West 53rd Street, just off Broadway. Roseland has…
World’s Longest Stage (Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade)
New York City's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924 and has a 2.5 mile route. It has been called the "world's greatest stage" and the "world's longest…