Eliana June Gamble

2018 Better Tomorrow Scholar, Molly Greenwald Rising Star Scholarship

Better Tomorrow (formerly Broadway Lights The Night) is proud to offer the 2018 Molly Greenwald Rising Star Scholarship to Elian June Gamble. Eliana is a 7 year old second grader from Manahawkin, New Jersey. She is a kind, adventurous and independent girl who one day hopes to be a Broadway star! 
Eliana has been taking voice lessons since she was 4 years old with Starlight Performing Arts. She is currently enrolled in tap, ballet, musical theatre and acting with Starlight. Eliana’s favorite roles include Gabby (Home for the Holidays) and Children’s Ensemble (Joseph..) at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven. She has also enjoyed playing a Munchkin (Wizard of Oz) and a Scout (Big Fish). She is set to appear in Elf! The Musical, opening in December this year at Surflight Theatre.

Eliana has competed for the past two years with Starlight’s All-Star team under the direction of Lisa Carlson, Jenny Stodd and James Patton.  Eliana’s favorite musicals are Aladdin, Matilda and Spongebob. When not performing or rehearsing, Eliana enjoys playing with her school friends, playing field hockey and spending time with her family and her dog, Oscar. She is thrilled and thankful to be chosen as the 2018 recipient of the Broadway Lights The Night Rising Star Scholarship and she can’t wait to become a part of the BLTN family!