What does it take to be on Broadway?

Answer 1

Overall, not very good. There are TONS of bands out there, but (relatively speaking) only a few make it big.

However, it really depends on your definition of "making it". A new documentary is being filmed that features bands from Phoenix, AZ that have since "made it" on a national level.

Many relatively "unknown" bands have fulfilled their desires to go on tour and perform for audiences across the country. Start by performing locally, as there are many venues that prefer to feature local bands. This will also give you an idea as to how popular your music is.

Are you hoping to "quit your day job" and make a decent living doing nothing but performances? This will only happen if you are very good AND very lucky. Are you hoping to gather a moderate fan base, sell a few CDs, a couple songs on iTunes, and go on tour? Then your odds are relatively decent, and it's a matter of determination.

There are not any hard figures to show what the odds are, exactly, as some bands are obviously a lot more talented (and better financed) than others.

Answer 2

You must be able to sing and have a wide range, you must have expereience and be good at acting. You might also want to start working out, There's a bit of dancing and lots of holding long notes while running sometimes. to improve the answer above: It takes a lot of talent and even more luck. It also takes perseverence. Broadway is extremely competitive. Some people slave away for ten years or more before they are cast, if ever. And, it's usually not about who is the most talented, but instead, who fits the part the best, who has what the director is looking for, who fits in best with the look of the rest of the cast, etc. As far as what one can do to prepare themselves for the audition process and improve their chances of being cast, there are several things one can do: -You should have a good voice, but also vocal training so that you are able to sing without straining and ruining the vocal chords. Middle school age is the prime age to begin training and developing the voice, but older people can also improve their singing. It's never too late. You need to find a good vocal coach as well as a good voice teacher. Find someone who will develop not only the chest (belt) voice, but the head voice as well. Find a different voice teacher if they try to tell you that it hurts to sing because you haven't used those muscles before. Just remember, if it hurts to sing, you are doing something wrong! -Develop an extensive repetoire. Broadway auditions often require you to sing, and usually only sixteen bars of a song. The best way to find songs is to listen to as many Broadway shows as you can. Find songs that fit your age, gender, personality, and most importantly, find one that fits your voice! Don't do songs that are overdone. -Learn to dance. Even if you don't have a wonderful voice, if you can carry a tune and are a good dancer you may be cast in the chorus. Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, and Music Theater are the styles that will best benefit you. -Be physically fit. This will improve your breath support as well as your dancing ability. This is good to do for your everyday life as well. -Take acting lessons. A wonderful actor or actress who can't sing or dance at all could still be cast in a Broadway show. Not all shows on Broadway are musicals. There are many straight plays as well. -Be in shows when you can. Even if it is just a school play, or community theater. These shows will come in handy when it comes to your resume. -Create a resume, but NEVER lie about what you have done in the past. It will come back to haunt you. -The best way to do all of these things listed above is to attend a school that has a pretegious musical theater program. Some of the best in the U.S. are University of Michigan, Carnegie Mellon, Cincinnati Conservatory (CCM), and Oklahoma City University. There are many others, but I believe these are the top four. Attending a school full of professionals in your field is the best thing you can do for yourself. -Read what you can about music theater, Broadway, acting, and singing. My favorite book is Auditioning for the Musical Theater by Fred Silver. I also hear that A Soprano on Her Head: Right-Side-Up Reflections on Life and Other Performances by Eloise Ristad is very good.

Answer 3

You have bigger chance of being struck by lightning than becoming a successful actor.

If you live in LA and are serious your chances are higher.

Answer 4

you most likely need to know how to dance, sing, and act. Now you might need to focus on one considering what kind of part you want.

Answer 5

The odds of becoming an actor are very slim and not many people make it. You would have a better chance of getting to be an actor if you were in Los Angeles.

Answer 6

Thousands of people are aspiring Broadway actors and actresses. A typical open call audition will be attended by over five hundred people.

Answer 7

Probably about the same as getting into the NFL. About 1% of the population do that.