MURFREESBORO, Tenn., March 4 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news release:

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee State University musical theatre students got a firsthand look at the realities of professional auditions when Broadway performer, director and choreographer James Gray recently led an intensive workshop in the Department of Theatre and Dance.

Gray's credits span Broadway productions including "The Producers" and "Young Frankenstein," West End performances in "Me and My Girl" and "Beauty and the Beast," along with national tours of "42nd Street," Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" and the "Radio City Christmas Spectacular."

In addition to performing, Gray has served in directing and choreography roles...