Musicals

Every director of a musical has sat through auditions and heard 90 percent of the woman actors sing “Popular” from Wicked. If you’re an alto, chances are you’re going for one of the character roles since most lead roles are written for sopranos. You want a song that shows off your voice, sure, but also…

The 1980s introduced us to a number of great musicals. There was Annie and Dirty Dancing in the movies, and Phantom Of The Opera and Les Miserables in the theater. Read on for the top musicals from the 1980s.

The 1920s were a time of significant change, with the introduction of new music, fashion, and culture. The decade also saw the emergence of “talkies” or motion pictures with sound. As this new medium became increasingly popular, filmmakers started incorporating music into their stories. As we go through the article, we’ll look at some of…

Musicals, both in film and the theater, are still going strong. Between the years 2000 – 2009 for example, there were a number of breakout hits that appeared in movie theaters and on stage. Here are the best musicals from the 2000s. We’ll start with musical movies, then showcase musical theater after.

Auditioning for a theater show, competition, band, or live performance can give you the jitters. But it helps immensely to have a song you love! If you’re a young girl looking for the right tune, check out this list of the best audition songs for girls. They vary in terms of lyrics, vocal range, character,…

It seems like every generation has its smash musical – Gen X had Rent, and today’s Broadway babies adore Hamilton. But Broadway has been generating great shows for decades. Some of the musicals from the 1970s, on Broadway and in the movies, have emerged as timeless classics of the genre. Here are the best ‘70s…