Multiple theatre students and alumni nominated for 2025 BroadwayWorld Awards

Ashley Oviedo in a rehearsal studio with cast member King Hang behind her.
Ashley Oviedo (BFA 2020, Theatre) rehearses a scene of "Sanctuary City" with King Hang | Photo courtesy Next Act Theatre via JSOnline

BroadwayWorld announced its nominations for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards. The roster includes several theatre students and alumni.

Seniors Josh Thone and Serena Vasquez received nominations for Best Performer in a Musical for their roles in the H.M.S. Pinafore, produced by UWM in cooperation with Milwaukee Opera Theatre.

Ashley Oviedo (BFA 2020, Theatre), whose performance in Next Act Theater’s production of Sanctuary City was positively reviewed by BroadwayWorld earlier this year, received a Best Performer in a Play nomination for the same role.

Three alumni received multiple nominations: Bekah Rose (BFA 2017, Theatre) for Best Performer in a Musical and Best Performer in a Play, Andrea Buller (BFA 2021, Theatre) for Best Performer in a Play and Best Supporting Actor in a Play, and Dimonte Henning for Best Director of a Play and Best Performer in a Play.

Additional alumni who received nominations include Chloe Attalla (BFA 2021, Theatre) for Best Supporting Actor in a Play; Hope Reister (BFA 2021, Theatre) for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical, and Colin Gawronski for Best Lighting Design.

To cast your vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards, visit BroadwayWorld.