Senior Entrance - MT25 - University of Michigan Musical Theatre

Please enjoy the University of Michigan Musical Theatre Class of 2025's Senior Entrance!
Featuring: Nick Aiello, Nile Andah, Abigail Aziz, Mariangeli Collado, Brendan Dallaire, Arin Francis, Audrey Graves, Drew Harris, Evan Hoefer, Jason Koch, Catie Leonard, Jamie Mann, Oluchi Nwaokorie, Sam O’Neill, Keyon Pickett, Aquila Sol, Stephanie Reuning-Scherer, Alyssa Sunew, Nicola Troschinetz, Evan Tylka, and Haoyi Wen
Directed by Oluchi Nwaokorie & Arin Francis
Produced by Aquila Sol & Nile Andah
Choreographed by Abigail Aziz, Nicola Troschinetz, Catie Leonard, Haoyi Wen, Evan Tylka, and Keyon Pickett
Music Arrangement/Direction by Stephanie Reuning-Scherer, Alyssa Sunew, and Jason Koch
Lyrics by Evan Hoefer, Sam O’Neill, Drew Perez Harris, Malik Johnson, and Nick Aiello
Stage Managed by Esther Hwang
Lighting Design by Ethan Hoffman
Piano: Ethan Swanson
Bass: Aidyn Connor
Guitar: Corazon Szell
Drums: Annie Hayes
Director of Photography / Editor: Johannes Pardi
Filmed and Edited by Johannes Pardi / Pardi Productions
Sound Engineering by Cole McCarthy
Camera Operators: Melvin Johnson, Porter Selfridge, Rachel Altland, Stefan Petrmichl
“The Freshman Are Here!” Intro Video directed by Haoyi Wen
Apparel & Faculty Gift Design by Audrey Graves
Photography by Ellie Vice, Peter Smith, and Stefan Petrmichl
SPECIAL THANKS:
The Parents of MT25
Walgreen Drama Center Office Staff
Katy Hepner & Kayla Buckey
University of Michigan Athletic Department
Michael McElroy
Cynthia Kortman Westphal
Henry Reynolds
UMich Prop Shop
Ms. Candy
SONG LIST:
1. “The Gospel Truth I” and “Zero to Hero” from HERCULES
Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by David Zippel
2. “The Lady is a Tramp” from BABES IN ARMS
Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Lorenz Hart
3. “Carrying the Banner” from NEWSIES
Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman
4. “Cabinet Battle” from HAMILTON
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
5. “What’s the Buzz?” from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice
6. “Be Alive” by Beyoncé
Music and Lyrics by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and DIXSON
7. “YA YA” by Beyoncé
Music and Lyrics by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Arlo Parks, Brian Wilson, Harry Edwards, Giift, Lee Hazlewood, Cadenza, JAY-Z, and The-Dream
8. “Be Our Guest” from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman
9. “On Broadway” from SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE
Music and Lyrics by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller
9. “The Baseball Game” from FALSETTOS
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
10. “Blow” from & JULIET
Music and Lyrics by Max Martin
Originally performed by Kesha
11. “One Short Day” from WICKED
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
12. “Sondheim Medley” arr. by Jason Koch & Alyssa Sunew
Including “Not While I’m Around” from SWEENEY TODD, “The Little Things You Do Together” from COMPANY, “Finishing the Hat” from SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and “Anyone Can Whistle” from ANYONE CAN WHISTLE
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
13. “Play” from FINDING NEVERLAND
arr. by Michael McElroy for Broadway Inspirational Voices
Music and Lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy
14. “Finale” from IN THE HEIGHTS
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
For press inquiries, please contact Nile Andah ([e-mail])

[@laurenvelasco-odonovan]

this is my superbowl

[@Emmaur_lalalalala]

Yes omg def I agree

[@johnrobcrosthwait]

I think I’ve made this exact comment before. You’re so right. 🔥🔥🥰

[@ryanraines1396]

HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@ciarashabree1659]

Favorite comment 😂

[@hililly3219]

I’ve been religiously watching these every year for yearssss and this one has already gotten itself ranked super highly. Song choices lyrics choreo like just amazing I loved it

[@kemuntomaranga9576]

AGREED FULLY

[@hufflepuffwannabe]

Watching this on the big tv with the lights off and a glass of wine like it’s an annual holiday

[@seaanemones]

I know legit nothing about musical theater and had no idea it was a college sport but this was randomly recommended to me and ngl this was fire no crumbs

[@hjhgstudios]

"college sport" is crazy

[@quinnbauer3205]

Be Alive group had CRISP harmonies, I applaud them, they killed it!

[@courtney1889]

1. Props for stepping up the production level of the video this year!!! 2. I am always soooo thankful who is uploading the captions so quickly so I can appreciate the lyrics as much as the performance

[@JillJohnsonMann]

I'm so proud of my boy and the Class of 2025. Dreams do come true! We started watching these senior entrances a decade ago and it's surreal to be watching Jamie IN the senior entrance video. BRAVO. Hard works pays off. Keep dreamin'.

[@racheljackson9717]

I was so excited when I saw the new senior entrance! But the fact that the one guy did this on crutches is commitment!

[@tommyhalkyard]

The fact that they adapted Cabinet Battle... Flawless.

[@rafael6803]

Oh... this class ATE TF DEAWNNNN!!!!

[@manja1714]

This was insane! Choreo slayed, Vocals were vocalling and lyrics were WRITTEN. Iconic I fear Also Tyler Brunsman mention is crazy (no I have never heard of Starkid)

[@kemuntomaranga9576]

This class is so powerful, I am SPEECHLESS just after the opening number

[@GlassSlipping]

Michigan legends in the making! Love the originality in the intro. Congrats to all and hope you have a wonderful senior year!

[@courtrosss]

I knew it had to come eventually but seeing everyone I went through the college audition process with doing their entrance is making me sob 😢 I love you guys!!

[@girl-daydreaming]

the sheer number of disney references this year 🤩🤩

[@haoyiwen0501]

Happy Entrance Day💙💛💙💛so glad to be one of the choreographers

[@meganl8728]

Thank you thank you thank you for the incredible job on captions !!!

[@margotgrom1999]

I am SO PROUD OF EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU!!!!!!!!

[@mbhondy]

10/10, once again. But man...this class has VOCALS.

[@ejhoff]

Always a pleasure to work with these amazing people💛💙

[@Lindsayanncory]

I wait for this every year. It never disappoints.

[@Raja.in.Rehearsal]

That lady in the front hootin n hollerin (me) was having a great time!

[@user-ex8ry6qf4s]

Best one so far 🤩 so much care / thought in lyrics & choreography! From the UK & watch every year. COVID grads coming out strong 💪

[@jordanholmessss]

dare i say this is one of the best ones yet

[@matthewweatherhead6002]

This was the best one yet! Periodt

[@ethanhardybenson7996]

admittedly got teary eyed during the Wagner song... great entrance!

[@emilybarrett2275]

i love that these are friends of mine. i just love it

[@sydneyrettig6287]

Yesss I wait every year for these 😊

[@lynmariegm]

here every year and it just keeps getting better and better! :D

[@CostcoRep]

🔥🔥🔥Perfect way to say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn 🎉 This hit in every way 💙💛

[@KadenKrumrei]

YES EVAN!!!! Best Mpulse Counselor

[@aidankerrigan5640]

i feel like there's always someone injured 😭😭

[@aidankerrigan5640]

sopranos are sopranoing in be our guest !

[@GabrielGonzalez-vq6ho]

this is my Roman Empire

[@ajrosie6187]

honey wake up the Michigan MT 25 Senior Entrance just dropped !!

[@cameronstahlbrand8057]

babe wake up the Michigan MT senior entrance is live

[@五尾熊-u9e]

I don't go to Michigan but I'm obsessed 🥹💙

[@fifivava]

AHHH I HAVE BEEN WAITINGGGG

[@sydneycasler75]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@scottronsmans3520]

Great, as always!

[@jacksonperry9862]

WOWWWWW

[@justagirllikechu]

Love this ENERGY👏🥹

[@jojoirish8523]

Every year I convince myself I don't care and every year I cry 😭😭😭😭

[@Squekysandal]

53 seconds in and the guy on credit he’s is eating it like it’s breakfast

[@AL3X11S]

Why am I crying, I dont even know these people T-T

[@catetaylor6759]

How many of these people were at the Jimmys, I’m so curious

[@abbiedavis5510]

Incredible!! How long do they work on this for?

[@aquilaewald6055]

We started prepping in April and spent 3 weeks together rehearsing!

[@seaanemones]

Are you guys recruited into this stuff??? Like were you all handpicked!??? This is wild

[@londongirl2768]

They audition to get onto the program, if that’s what you mean?

[@seaanemones]

@@londongirl2768 ohhh yes yes like glee i see. I thought this was a sports team and they get recruited like lacrosse players do when they’re in high school

[@Emmaur_lalalalala]

YAY!

[@springterror1990]

ITS TIME

[@neurodesigner]

Living For MT 25

[@iolanthedemos234]

I cry every year LMAO

[@jubsprates4781]

omg finally

[@scottyherrera466]

AQUILA!!!!

[@sophiamuharram]

YAY ARIN

[@arinfrancis2497]

Miss you!!!

[@harrycastle1]

MT 25 :’)

[@emilymhsu]

oh i am SAT

[@ztfg1]

Can I get a song list pls!

[@aquilaewald6055]

Check the caption ☺️

[@RobertWhite-k1o]

Justen Trafficway

[@Pr0d3gi]

soy

[@johnshoemakerpbc]

The pressure each year to top the previous years has to be intense. Class of 2025 you slayed that entrance video. Congrats Seniors and enjoy your final year of college. It’s going to fly by. Welcome freshmen. Can’t wait to see your entrance video in 4 years!

[@aliciafazio5289]

This is my Roman Empire

[@chrisfrenchnyc]

Absolutely stunning. And the all-Sondheim tribute to Brent Wagner was packed with truth; I don’t think any of the alumni would see our careers the same way without his imprint on our lives. The man set the standard for what all college MT programs now aspire for; his ripple effect across the musical theatre industry is vast. As all have said, your ambition here to raise the bar clearly paid off. I wanna see the photos from that 📸 !!!

[@hufflepuffwannabe]

In the last few moments, you can tell every single one of them are singing into these freshmen’s souls

[@oliviagill568]

What if I said... this is the best senior entrance thus far!

[@auddyroses]

Crying many happy tears! Wishing you all a spectacular freshman & senior year from the class of 2017.

[@itsNickStitch]

"...and here to welcome MT28. More like MT twenty-ATE" That line sold me 👏🔥

[@Micaelayoutube24]

ATE SO MUCH. This was so good like what???? and BEYONCE???? y'all served.

[@tomiasfletcher3118]

bad bitches…simply

[@allison1191]

Anyone else watch this since the early days of KZbin on AKB's channel? I still sometimes have the Class of 07's Biggest Class Ever song pop in my head!

[@kemuntomaranga9576]

CHOREO CHOREO CHOREO CHOREO LIKE WOOOOO

[@JuliaEvelynGarcia]

mariangeli!!! not me crying at the fact yall finished with in the heights 😭 took me back to seeing mari play nina way back when 🙌🏼

[@SingwithCinderella]

Y'all have done it AGAIN!! Love all the Michigan lyric rewrites, music selections, choreography - congrats to the whole team on making it extra special!! GO BLUE! 💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙

[@jobvaneijk7776]

Thank you MT25. Love from Amsterdam

[@Perksofbeingawallflowermel]

I love that every year the senior entrance finds its way to me!

[@jakaiwade7958]

I kind of want to go back to undergrad and be a theater major now. lol 😂😂 y,all were amazing. Congratulations 🎉🎊🍾🎊🎉

[@Lucia-xb6ev]

Ive considered going to umich for a while for law and communications but with my love of theatre im so glad it’s such a passionate group here

[@ufoesferico1050]

I’m from México watching this and being in awe that they could pull something broadway level. Colleges here could never. I wish I had the opportunity to go to a school like this, maybe in another life. You all did amazing!

[@zoragryffin9000]

mt senior entrance is my favorite time of year

[@calebmcarthur7764]

Yall are DANCINGGGG. So fierce so fun :) congrats yall !

[@ileriokikiolu]

cant tell if im more excited about the cowboy carter or the falsettos mentioned!

[@brendandallaire3673]

Oh hell yes

[@giannafazzolari5423]

i enjoyed every second of this thank you

[@MckennzieMiller]

i hope i get to do this someday

[@Embracethepossibilities]

It’s our time, class of 25!!

[@georgiacohen3975]

I know my king jamie mann when I see him

[@jacksonperry9862]

YESSSS

[@uufruity]

Thank you algorithm, I was pleasantly delighted by this video

[@charlescoles7055]

Just happened to hit it on the day it was posted. Always fun , All students and educators watch and learn....

[@baseballcoach25]

Well done MT25! This is definitely up there with the best entrances.

[@eduplan-3896]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats MT '25!!!!!!

[@kristen0304]

YES ITS THE TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN

[@ellasweatt3789]

THIS TOPS!!!!!!

[@josie-wz6nb]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@william2154]

the next generation of starbucks baristas

[@lisahu1781]

Bravo! You guys rocked it!💙💙💙 Keep going & wish to see you all on bigger stages 🫶 I cannot wait to see musicals performed by you brilliant guys in the near future!