This group of local girls in grades 2-10 was founded in 1998 by then 14-year-old Samantha Hammel. Twelve years years later, Samantha has continued to grow and enhance her original dream of sharing her love of music with others. Originally a group of six, the group has expanded to include over 20 girls from all over Massachusetts.
"The Friends of Broadway" is a musical revue of girls who travel all over the country singing and dancing to the likes of Broadway, movies, pop songs, oldies, holiday/summer favorites, and much more! There is something for everyone in this high energy, non-stop fun show that the whole family can enjoy!
One mission of this talented troupe is to help worthy non-profit organizations raise money. FOB has donated its time to nursing homes, hospitals, schools, and churches, and has lent its talents to Children's Hospital in Boston, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Foundation for Faces of Children, Operation Smile, Cystic Fibrosis, the Jimmy Fund, American Cancer Society, and many more.
"The Friends of Broadway" are more than just your average group of performers. Touching the lives of thousands and stunning audiences all over the country, FOB has appeared at hundreds of venues. Most notable performances include Disney World's Epcot Center, Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney in Orlando, Florida, Off-Broadway at The Producer's Club in New York City, and aboard Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas in the Bahamas!
There have been eleven casts since 1998 including:
The Friends of Broadway Sing Broadway (1998)
The Friends of Broadway Hit Hollywood (1999)
The Friends of Broadway Celebrations Tour (2000)
The Friends of Broadway Seize the Day! (2001)
The Friends of Broadway: Broadway & Beyond Tour (2003)
The Friends of Broadway Imagine Tour (2004)
The Friends of Broadway 2005 Tour (2005)
The Friends of Broadway Revival Tour (2007)
The Friends of Broadway FOB-ULOUS Tour (2008)
The Friends of Broadway Roots Tour (2009)
The Friends of Broadway Inspirations Tour (2010)
