Broadway Rave is every theater kid’s dream come true. When you’re a fan of Broadway musicals, the world is your stage. Or at least, you wish it was. The urge to break out in song always bubbles under the surface, but other than annoying your friends at karaoke or singing into your spatula while you make dinner, there aren’t a lot of opportunities to indulge the impulse. Singing by yourself in your kitchen can be fun, but sometimes you want to experience the energy of joining a full chorus. What if there was a place where it’s not only okay to sing show tunes at the top of your lungs, but where everyone else will sing along with you? Singing in your kitchen is fine, but not the same as a full chorus. Photo credit: Canva Enter Broadway Rave, the nightclub experience for theater kids, Broadway fans, and anyone who prefers an alternative to the traditional clubbing experience. Broadway Raves take place in dance clubs, but instead of house music, you get Hamilton, Heathers, and Hairspray. Imagine walking into a club and hearing the sound of your people: @broadwayrave this is not what I was expecting #theatrekid #theatrekids #musicaltheatre #broadwaymusicals ♬ Good Morning Baltimore – Nikki Blonsky & Motion Picture Cast of Hairspray Is it a rave in technical terms? That’s up for debate. But it certainly is a chance for people who want the energy of a communal social experience without all the stuff that goes along with clubbing. If a Broadway singalong appeals to you more than navigating a dance floor, it might be worth checking out. Not that there isn’t dancing. It just might be more The Greatest Showman than “In Da Club.” @broadwayrave this is the greatest show (broadway rave) #thegreatestshowman #theatrekid #theatrekids #musicaltheatre ♬ The Greatest Show – Hugh Jackman & Keala Settle & Zac Efron & Zendaya & The Greatest Showman Ensemble I mean, few Hamilton fans wouldn’t appreciate an opportunity to sing some of those iconic tunes with wild abandon, especially in a group that fully appreciates it. @broadwayrave The rave of my DREAMS. #theatrekid #theatrekids #hairspraymusical #broadwaymusicals #theatre #musicals #nycevents #bars #thisweekend #Hamilton #Hamiltonmusical ♬ original sound – Broadway Rave Billed as a “musical theatre dance party celebrating the best of Broadway,” Broadway Rave takes place in various cities at different times. You can check their website for upcoming shows. If you don’t find one near you, you can submit a request for a rave to come to your city. They have shows around the United States as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom. What musicals do they play songs from? That may depend on the DJ. Here’s what one person shared about their experience: “The last time I went I stayed from 9:30 until about midnight. Went and looked up my post from that night. They played songs from a bunch of shows, including Hamilton, Heathers, Rent, Dear Evan Hansen, Sweeney Todd, Cats, Six, Mamma Mia, Hairspray, Phantom, Les Miz, Grease, High School Musical, Hercules, Frozen, Waitress, Legally Blonde, Greatest Showman, Book of Mormon, Chess and I’m sure I’m forgetting some. It was so much fun.” Who would pass up a chance to join in on a group version of Wicked‘s “Defying Gravity”? View this post on Instagram Most reviews of Broadway Rave have been positive, though some people have said the DJ really makes a difference. Shows last around 2.5 hours, and age restrictions vary by venue. Generally, they are either 18+ or 21+, which is a bummer for the high school drama club kids. What a great idea, though, to give those of us who don’t really fit the typical nightlife mold a space to let our drama geek flag fly freely and proudly. You can find more on Broadway Rave’s website or follow them on Instagram or TikTok. The post Wish you could belt out Broadway tunes at the top of your lungs in public? There’s a nightclub for you. appeared first on Upworthy.