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 😂

[@keayannadavis9836]

literally my super bowl performance

[@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

[@amandaleigh8]

Obsessed! One year they need to do a documentary of how they make these Senior Entrances - I need to know EVERYTHING!

[@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!

[@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

[@tommyhalkyard]

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

[@whitneyallenwhitka]

Class of 25!!! Class of 95 salutes you! We didn't have senior entrance in those days but I remember feeling all these warm fuzzies when we greeted the class of 98. Brent (Prof Wagner) always encouraged mentorship and respect and passing the torch with love. It always brings me to tears to watch the MTs carry on this tradition with such hard work in the senior entrance. I can see the pride and joy written on your faces. You are all to be commended! Amazing job!

[@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

[@oliviagill568]

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

[@Benniesmom1]

You'd be On Point !!! True Story !

[@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!

[@hufflepuffwannabe]

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

[@quinnbauer3205]

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

[@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'.

[@rafael6803]

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

[@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!

[@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 📸 !!!

[@kemuntomaranga9576]

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

[@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 👏🔥

[@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)

[@grandmaorange2124]

i’ve watched these for YEARS and now i’m a senior just like them 😭 time is crazy

[@PerksofbeingawallflowereEmmie]

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

[@blooskies]

Shout out to the dude on crutches!!! He was performing his heart out even when not center stage 👏👏👏

[@GlassSlipping]

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

[@mollybruns1959]

All of it DIVINE but those HARMONIES on Be Alive - inventive. One of my fav entrances to date

[@Micaelayoutube24]

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

[@girl-daydreaming]

the sheer number of disney references this year 🤩🤩

[@haoyiwen0501]

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

[@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!!

[@ethanhardybenson7996]

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

[@jacksd8004]

must say this is one of the best yet - been watching these for years and I love it

[@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! 💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙

[@user-ex8ry6qf4s]

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

[@meganl8728]

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

[@allieoopskerdoo]

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!

[@illbeyourwendy]

Sister!

[@DYLNJ]

Did the 2025 seniors create all of this??? Insane amount of talent every single person should be insanely proud of this performance

[@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

[@Kiwe125]

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

[@Lindsayanncory]

I wait for this every year. It never disappoints.

[@margotgrom1999]

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

[@erinphillips1017]

I absolutely love watching these entrances and have been watching them for years. Though I love going back afterwards to watch the one they would have seen in their freshman year

[@ejhoff]

Always a pleasure to work with these amazing people💛💙

[@Benniesmom1]

Hands Down... THE best YET !!! Loved it. Now it could be because the anticipation of waiting for it built up.. and then I was out for a few weeks so missed it. But nope. It was just sooooo darn good ! Dayyum ! As Seth would say... AH-MA-ZING !!!

[@calebmcarthur7764]

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

[@jobvaneijk7776]

Thank you MT25. Love from Amsterdam

[@Raja.in.Rehearsal]

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

[@jordanholmessss]

dare i say this is one of the best ones yet

[@Samantha-cu3cz]

It’s crazy to think they were in the audience for the MT 23 senior entrance. They have definitely come far!

[@IcySharkkk]

So great!!Thanks to WHY who posted it on bilibili and so I got to know your amazing work❤

[@matthewweatherhead6002]

This was the best one yet! Periodt

[@katieamarshh]

I don’t even live in America and I look forward to this every year

[@bexyPTX]

I love how they incorporated the guy on crutches

[@mbhondy]

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

[@annisarich]

Great job folks.

[@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.

[@ileriokikiolu]

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

[@sydneyrettig6287]

Yesss I wait every year for these 😊

[@uufruity]

Thank you algorithm, I was pleasantly delighted by this video

[@cameronstahlbrand8057]

babe wake up the Michigan MT senior entrance is live

[@CostcoRep]

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

[@lynmariegm]

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

[@emilybarrett2275]

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

[@KadenKrumrei]

YES EVAN!!!! Best Mpulse Counselor

[@billrains2424]

Simply amazing!

[@giannafazzolari5423]

i enjoyed every second of this thank you

[@ajrosie6187]

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

[@zoragryffin9000]

mt senior entrance is my favorite time of year

[@elizabethhan2661]

i got CHILLS omg i love this

[@eduplan-3896]

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

[@kristenxclarke]

YES ITS THE TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN

[@fifivava]

AHHH I HAVE BEEN WAITINGGGG

[@scottronsmans3520]

Great, as always!

[@sydneycasler75]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@kemuntomaranga9576]

CHOREO CHOREO CHOREO CHOREO LIKE WOOOOO

[@jacksonperry9862]

WOWWWWW

[@GabrielGonzalez-vq6ho]

this is my Roman Empire

[@aidankerrigan5640]

i feel like there's always someone injured 😭😭

[@aidankerrigan5640]

sopranos are sopranoing in be our guest !

[@五尾熊-u9e]

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

[@josie-wz6nb]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@vsitolaert]

Love this ENERGY👏🥹

[@jacksonperry9862]

YESSSS

[@ellenmorais169]

too good

[@matthewdgordon]

17:37 LETS TAKE A SHOT! LETS GO SENIORS

[@alexeidarling]

I love watching these every year! One question: There seems to be a song each year about Bursley - are dorms assigned based on your major? Also...do I want to know what's in the Jungle Juice?

[@Mozzar_ella316]

THIS TOPS!!!!!!

[@Embracethepossibilities]

It’s our time, class of 25!!

[@MckennzieMiller]

i hope i get to do this someday

[@brendandallaire3673]

Oh hell yes

[@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!

[@Squekysandal]

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

[@jojoirish8523]

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

[@Emmaur_lalalalala]

YAY!

[@AL3X11S]

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

[@TheHemisphere818]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@iolanthedemos234]

I cry every year LMAO

[@springterror1990]

ITS TIME