Trickybox writer Tom Mizer in conjunction with Passport Magazine launches The Broadway Blog, a website devoted to the world of theater in New York City and beyond. With new columns released every Wednesday as well as updates on the most recent buzz, the blog will feature intimate interviews with the artists on stage and behind the scenes, review round-ups for the latest openings and VIP tips on how to make your trip to see a show the best it can be.
Thomas Mizer
Thomas Mizer is an award-winning lyricist/librettist and recipient of a 2009 Jonathan Larson Grant for his music theater writing. Working with collaborators including Curtis Moore, Amanda Green, and Larry Grossman, his work has been seen on theatrical stages around the country, as well as in workshop presentations at the Williamstown Theater Festival, the Eugene O’Neill Center, and the NAMT Festival of New Musicals. An honors graduate of Northwestern University with degrees in Theater and English Literature, he has also completed the BMI Lehman Engel writing workshop and received an artist in residence grant from the National Music Theater Conference and ASCAP. In a “prior” life as an actor, Thomas appeared in roles Off-Broadway and at regional theaters. He last starred as “Steve” in the First National Tour of Blue’s Clues, Live!, including two sold-out weeks at Radio City Music Hall.
In addition to his work in the theater, Thomas has written travel features for national publications including Passport Magazine and Frommer’s Budget Travel. Currently living in New York City, he is an on-camera host for the web series Passport TV and works as a freelance copywriter for media companies including Comedy Central, Grove/Atlantic, and Spike.
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Go Globe-Trotting with Thomas Mizer & Passport TV
Trickybox writer and Passport TV correspondent Thomas Mizer has been filing reports from around the world and now you can join him on his video adventures:
- Hop on the world's first Love Flight following a whirlwind tour of the best of gay Stockholm.
- Explore Gotham on Ice, a one-of-a-kind art suite at the legendary IceHotel in Northern Sweden.
- Get an insider's view of New Orleans as Tom takes the town with hometown boy and star of "Mad Men" Bryan Batt.
- Hit the high seas in Australia and New Zealand as Tom goes on his first cruise...and read the accompanying magazine article from Down Under as well.
- Go "Out in Atlantic City" for a weekend of parties featuring appearances by Lance Bass, the Cast of "The L Word" and Club Diva Amanda Lepore. (Warning: some content may be NSFW.)
- Learn to hang ten and hit the waves with the Surf Butlers of the St. Regis Monarch Beach.
Curtis Moore and Thomas Mizer receive a Jonathan Larson Grant
Trickybox collaborators Thomas Mizer and Curtis Moore are extremely honored to have been selected to receive a 2009 Jonathan Larson Grant in recognition of their theatrical work, including the new musicals Triangle and The Legend of Stagecoach Mary. Administered by the American Theatre Wing, the Larson Grant is dedicated to honoring emerging talent and infusing the music theatre community with new work. The songwriting team’s music was featured at the Grant Presentation Event, March 17, 2009 in New York City.
Thomas Mizer Gets Seduced by Barcelona for Passport Magazine
Get seduced by Barcelona as Thomas Mizer travels to Spain on a journey filled with astonishing architecture, fabulous food, and a few romantic surprises. Grab some tapas and check out Tom's latest dispatch for Passport Magazine.
