What broadway / musical theater songs are good for auditions?
Q. I have an audition coming up for a theater group, and any appropriate musical theater or broadway song idea is good! :] I am an alto, but have a wide range. Lists of songs and websites are helpful, thanks!
Asked by magic of the world - Tue May 19 22:41:07 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you're really good and want to show off: Defying Gravity from Wicked If you want something more low-key, I'm going to go with a more original RENT suggestion: One Song Glory. Unless you can belt and sing high, in which case Out Tonight might be a better option. If you want something older and a total classic: Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific, or Hopelessly Devoted To You from Grease. If you want something light and fun: So Much Better from Legally Blonde, or Popular from Wicked. If you want to come off as the classic actress, just go with Seasons of Love from RENT. Everyone worships that song. I hope I helped:) xoRog
Answered by Roger's Blaze of Glory - Wed May 20 16:46:18 2009

What is the most famous Broadway musical?
Q. I'm in the middle of a debate over what the most famous Broadway musical is. I keep saying that it is Phantom of the Opera, but my cousin keeps saying that it is Les Miserables. I know that Wicked and Cats are really popular as well, and so is Grease (Or is that even on Broadway?). Any and all help is appreciated on the answer to this question.
Asked by isayssoccer - Thu Jun 21 16:10:23 2007 - - 13 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Phantom of the Opera currently holds the title of the longest running show in Broadway history...(surpassing Cats by quite a bit). However... Les Miserables currently holds the title of the longest running show in the West End. That production has been open longer than Phantom has been. Both were written within a year of each other... both have had international productions. Both were multiple Tony Winners. I don't think it's really an issue that has an absolute answer. (But for sure it's not Cats)
Answered by Michael S - Thu Jun 21 19:26:37 2007

What broadway as a solo tap dance?
Q. I am doing a broadway "talent" showcase for my school. No one else knows how to tap therefore no one to cheoreograph me. I could get someone to teach me but I would like to find something else. Is there a broadway tap solo number that someone can learn on their own. I was thinking 42nd street but it might not look good with 1 person. Suggestions?
Asked by funny_bunny952000 - Tue Sep 25 22:51:34 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. How about "I've Got Rhythm"? It's on the Crazy For You soundtrack. You can find other people dancing to it if you search on YouTube and get idea from their choreogrpahy and add your own!
Answered by janamichella - Wed Sep 26 01:58:38 2007

What is a good broadway song to use for an audition? For a Male talent?
Q. I will be auditioning 2 weeks from now, and I would just like to ask what particular broadway song should I sing and if can anyone give me a free piano sheet for that (I would appreciate that even more). btw, I am a male and I am sort of a baritone. Thanks!
Asked by winrocker - Fri Jul 4 12:33:14 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I can't really think of an exact song, but I have heard that the best types of songs for someone to sing at an audition are ones that AREN'T from huge musicals (ex. Hairspray, Mamma Mia, etc.) I hoped that helps and good luck on the audition!
Answered by Maggie B - Fri Jul 4 23:41:50 2008

What is a good Broadway song for a Baritone with a range from the G2 to G4?
Q. I can sing songs like This is the Moment and Memory, with slightly lowered key. Any Suggestions. I don't knwo much in the genre of the Broadway style and am trying to broaden my horizons.
Asked by gilligan346 - Wed Jul 12 02:23:21 2006 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Try anything from the Phantom of the Opera that wsa sung by the Phantom. I have a bit of a baritone as well and I am able to sing those ones without much problem. Some examples are: "angel of Music" (though it's a duet/quartet), "Phantom of the Opera" (also a duet), Music of the Night (one of my favorites) Another good Pahntom song is: "Past the point of No Return". You can also try broadway classics like: "Old man River" From "Till the Clouds Roll By", or The Impossible Dream from "Man from La Mancha - The Don Quixote Story" Those are the only ones I can think of right now. Hope these will help.
Answered by mac_guy_ver - Wed Jul 12 02:34:53 2006

How do I find Broadway musical investors or producers for Asian musical?
Q. I really want to ask if there are any investors or musical producers for Asian full length musical to Broadway! Thanks a lot!
Asked by OneManShow - Wed Jun 18 20:44:11 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. there's alot of information regarding production companies here: hollywood-opportunities(d otcom). it's usually written in their audition listings.
Answered by globalbpo1 - Thu Jun 19 06:47:59 2008

What is a good Broadway song to use to audition?
Q. Hi. I am looking for a song to audition for a play this Saturday and it has to be a Broadway song. I am a girl and my throat has been bothering me. Alto is better. Thank you so much for your help!
Asked by Someone. - Wed Oct 31 16:51:01 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Is your throat bothering you do to practicing? You may have picked something with a little to much range. I would stay away from current Broadway songs because everyone else will be singing them and the people judging you may begin to tune out. Sing and record your voice and play it back. Remember you will be nervous, so don't pick a difficult piece unless your use to singing solo. Good luck!
Answered by Song bird - Wed Oct 31 18:40:47 2007

How much does a Broadway actress in Chicago make when they first start?
Q. So, I plan on being a Broadway actress when I get out of school and such. I was just wondering what actors make in Chicago starting out. So, I plan on being a Broadway actress when I get out of school and such. I was just wondering what actors make in Chicago starting out. And what is the yearly salary in general. :)
Asked by Lexi - Thu Jul 12 09:25:06 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm not sure what you are asking. Are you asking what a stage actress makes in the city of Chicago, IL? Or are you asking what an actress in the Broadway (NYC) production of Chicago the musical? If it's the first, please note that there is no "Broadway" in Chicago. The only "Broadway" is in NYC. And the pay an actress receives varies dramatically (no pun intended). Make sure you have a "day job" when you start out -- the story of the actor who waits tables while waiting for their "big break" is all too common. In a Broadway (NYC) production, you get at least Equity minimum, which I believe is currently $1,509/week.
Answered by BoRhapInBlue - Thu Jul 12 09:55:30 2007

Any suggestions on a Broadway song to audition with?
Q. I am 13 yrs old, auditioning for a summer program and I need a Broadway song. I am a mezzo soprano, and songs I'm thinking of include "The Wizard and I" from Wicked and "Gimme, Gimme" from Thoroughly Modern Millie. If you know any songs that would work for me, I would be much obliged to hear them!
Asked by Rachel - Sat Feb 17 15:22:51 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Here are some other ideas to consider, too: Sweet Charity: "Big Spender" (Very cute... put a lot of action and drama into it...) Oklahoma! "I Cain't Say No" South Pacific: I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta' My Hair" My Fair Lady: "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" (Don't forget the Cockney accent) West Side Story: "I Feel Pretty" Annie: "I Think I'm Gonna' Like It Here" Once Upon a Mattress: "The Swamps of Home" (Hilarious if you put a LOT of DRAMA into it!!!) A Chorus Line: "The Music and the Mirror" or "Dance 10, Looks 3" BTW... to macymiche... above... Phantom of the Opera IS Broadway... in fact, it is the LONGEST running Broadway Show in NYC!!! ; ) "Wishing you Were Somehow Here Again" from that would be excellent... but not… [cont.]
Answered by HJ - Sun Feb 18 05:41:58 2007

Does anyone have a good broadway or classical song I can sing for an audition?
Q. I am auditioning for an arts school (high school) and I need a good broadway song and classical piece that show off my soprano voice. If anyone has some suggestions, I'd love them! Thanks! -Anna-
Asked by Anna G - Thu Dec 13 20:17:43 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. for the broadway part why don't u use chicago songs... or west side story... for the classical part i also would have said phantom of the opera. break a leg!
Answered by roxane33 - Fri Dec 14 16:41:27 2007

How long does tryouts on broadway usually last?
Q. I am writing a paper and I am wanting to compare the 6 months it took to cast the performers in West Side Story to the standard time for casting. Does anyone have an idea of what the standard time for casting on broadway is? What kinda answer is that?!?
Asked by Jessica D - Fri Apr 24 22:02:17 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. it matters about your looks duh!!
Answered by Umi - Fri Apr 24 22:06:18 2009

How do I decorate a Broadway themed bedroom?
Q. My 10 year old wants a Broadway themed bedroom. What colour to paint the walls? What "extras" can I do to make it special? She has lots of posters, awards and autographs, is that enough? How to frame them to make them stand out? Any suggestions appreciated.
Asked by Donna H - Wed Jan 10 16:26:36 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It would be really cool if you could do murals on the wall like a broadway sign on one wall (you know like coming soon to broadway then youre daughter's name) then on another wall a chorus line (of dancers in gold or something fun liek that) If that seems to tacky then maybe decorate it to look like the inside of a nice theater with rich colors of red or blue then have one wall painted to look like a stage. As for framing things i dont know if it would be possihble but if you could frame them in lights that would just be a really cool touch.
Answered by Courtney C - Wed Jan 10 16:32:29 2007

How much money do actors on Broadway make?
Q. I know this is probably a huge range, but I am interested in that range. We just got back from a trip to NY and saw 2 Broadway Musicals and my daughter asked me how much did the actors make, and I didn't really have an answer. I understand from another post that the minimum is around $1,500 a week, but what would someone who is not very well known, but has been in a few or several plays could expect to make and on the other end, what could a big star like Julia Roberts expect to make?
Asked by jerryhall - Tue Apr 18 14:40:43 2006 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Yes: current Equity minimum on Broadway is $1,422 per week (remember, that's for a 6 day work week, in which you'll probably do 8 shows). Because theatre is always a buyers' market--there are way more talented people available than there are parts--there's not much room to negotiate at the low end. Broadway in particular is about marketing and product, so if--as you describe--someone is not very well known, though they've been in shows, they're not likely to get more than minimum. (But that also includes health insurance and payments to their retirement fund amounting to another 12% or so.) Featured performers can of course command more, because they have names, so their salary is negotiable. And stars are always negotiable because… [cont.]
Answered by zeebaneighba - Tue Apr 18 16:22:43 2006

What Broadway show would you like to participate as the lead man or woman?
Q. If you could be a character from a Broadway show which one would you pick?
Asked by sluan57 - Thu Apr 10 15:22:49 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The female lead in Phantom of the Opera. I saw it in New York when I was 15 and it was wonderfull!
Answered by l.o.v.e. .l.i.f.e. - Thu Apr 10 15:32:27 2008

What song should I sing for Broadway Talent Show?
Q. Hey, we are having this talent show with a theme of Broadway. I usually love Soulful Rnbish songs... but I have no clue what broadway song I should sing. I would preferably like a song that fits my soulful style (with runs/riffs) and I also love hitting some high notes. Can you guys please help? I'm not too much into the Broadway genre, so this is being really hard.. Thank you in advance.
Asked by Matt - Wed Mar 19 19:36:00 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. :D You cant Stop the Beat- Hairspray. This song works for about any vocal range, and can be changed so it sounds good on you. Even when i sing it with my soprano friend, it still sounds good.
Answered by Kylee G - Wed Mar 19 19:45:26 2008

How long after the opening of a Broadway show will the cast recording CD be released?
Q. I saw Guys and Dolls on Broadway and the new cast recording isn't out yet. It opened this past March and other plays that opened around that time are releasing their soundtracks now. Any idea on when I can start looking for Guys and Dolls?
Asked by aries - Wed Jun 3 10:39:12 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Cd usually comes out after 3 months
Answered by Tyler K - Fri Jun 5 08:33:39 2009

How do you get a musical onto Broadway?
Q. My friend and I are writing a musical just for fun, but maybe one day we'll actually like to have it on Broadway. How do you get it on there?
Asked by LILYthefashiondork - Sun Dec 2 12:34:35 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. you have to interest a producing company or get your own financing. To get in on broadway requires a union crew All your actors, director, stagehands, dancers, musicians are union. You get a room large enough to rehearse it. Sometimes you rent a back street theater with a stage sufficently large to stage your play. You hire an accompanist, usually a pianist, if it's a musical and a choreographer and a director. Then you cast your actors from the union ranks or you pay fines if you use non union ones actors and dancers can't work to your music or you have to pay them. You are allowed two free call backs per actor after that you pay them $400 a day for each call back. Once you sign an actor they are paid $1,900 a week minimum, don't… [cont.]
Answered by Earl D - Sun Dec 2 13:50:59 2007

How can you get a start on broadway?
Q. I really want to be on broadway! I want to know how to get a head start. I am already starring in my school musicals. What else can I do?
Asked by broadwayboundsinga - Sun Jun 3 13:41:45 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Forget about any films you've seen about an unknown talent going to New York and getting cast to star in a Broadway show the next day. Reality is different. When you audition for a Broadway show, they're going to look at your resume. Now, if you are phenomenally talented, that's great. However, a lot of auditions involve first simply lining up with a group of about twenty people and having the auditors merely look at the resumes. Here's why: There are a lot of talented people in show business. There are also a lot of UNtalented people. The resume is a quick sketch of where you've worked, which is an indicator that you may have enough talent. Equally important, they need to guage your work ethics -- how hard a worker you are, and… [cont.]
Answered by OmnisArs - Sun Jun 3 14:21:05 2007

What are the odds of making it in broadway?
Q. I really want to be on broadway..or in the musical theatre buisness ..what are the odds is it more than 1 in 15,000 make it?
Asked by Lindsay C - Wed Feb 14 21:06:45 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Ha ha, oh Ha ha ha... oh u were serious.
Answered by Fighter Pilot - Wed Feb 14 21:42:28 2007

Do people who work in broadway get to travel?
Q. If theres a production in broadway can the team go to other places to perform? or is it based in broadway only?
Asked by Peter - Sun Jun 1 00:04:04 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. When you are in a broadway show, you perform on broadway. Traveling occurs when you are performing in a national or regional touring company of a show that has been or is still on broadway .
Answered by Bleeding Pinstripes - Sun Jun 1 00:10:44 2008