Question:
What does it take to perform in broadway musicals?
DUcH3SS
2011-08-21 11:51:58 UTC
I like broadway and ever since I was younger I wanted to be in plays. I did some plays in school but I want to know what it really takes to make it on broadway.
Four answers:
Margar Swatner
2011-08-21 18:15:18 UTC
More talent than you probably have. I assume that you were in the ensemble of some musicals in middle school and high school. I know kids majoring in musical theatre in college who wont end up anywhere NEAR broadway, I suggest you look into community theatre
Caitlin S
2011-08-21 20:33:13 UTC
To make it into the chorus of an actual Broadway show, you need about 6 - 10 years of jazz dance instruction, 4 - 6 of ballet, and about 4 years of tap (unless the show you want to be in is a tap show, in which case you'd be better off with 6 - 7) - or you need to dance with enough skill that it appears that you've had that much instruction. You need to be able to sing at least three octaves. For chorus stuff, acting isn't that big of a deal. For primary roles in musicals, you also need to be able to act well.



If you want to be in a straight play on Broadway, you need to move to a city with a large theatre scene (New York, Chicago, Minneapolis), and work your way up through the theatres there, making a name for yourself and getting ahead by networking well and being able to act really, really, really well. Eventually (if you are incredibly lucky) your reputation will lead you to an agent who has connections strong enough to maybe get you a chance to audition for a broadway play.



If you like to act, I'd say take some classes, audition for the local community/regional theatre, and honestly ask yourself if this is something that you NEED to do with your life.
nerris121
2011-08-21 20:13:29 UTC
You have to be better than than 50,000 other people trying to get the same role as you...

Most people with MFAs in musical theater don't end up making it to Broadway. It's quite ridiculous to be honest.
2011-08-21 19:39:38 UTC
If you just want to do it, don't. If you must do it, then do.

This was said by the British actor, Richard Briers to his Daughter. He is a very fine actor. One of the best.

It takes a lot of guts and determination to work in the acting field.

Good luck. I hope I will see you work one day.


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