Musicals

The musical remains one of the greatest artistic mediums, with many musicals being considered legendary. But, to the uninitiated, the concept of what a musical actually is can be a little elusive. If this is you, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on to discover the characteristics of the common musical, and learn…

If you’re a big musical fan, then you already know – there are innumerable musicals set in France. But which ones are best? There are just so many to choose from! In this guide, we explore the best musicals set in France.

Elvis Presley. The Beatles. Pink Floyd. Prince. Some of the biggest artists and bands of all time have something in common – they’ve all starred in, or their music has appeared in rock musicals. Whether on the big screens, Broadway, Off-Broadway, or West End, the cultural impact of rock musicals can’t be underestimated, and even…

Whether you love musicals, or you’re looking for musicals that can be performed with a small cast, you’ll be glad to know there is a long list of titles to explore. And no matter your persuasion, if you’re a fan of musicals, you should explore the following. Here we look at the best small-cast musicals.

Andrew Lloyd Webber might just be the most influential composer in the history of modern theater. His name is recognizable even to those who aren’t well-versed in musicals, with many of his works embedded in the fabric of pop culture. From 1965 to the present day, Andrew Lloyd Webber has amassed a collection of over…

Musicals are the meeting place of talent and production. Musicals regularly become films; as you’re about to see, films sometimes become musicals too. While many elements must come together for a musical to be great, the thing that people remember most after the fact is the music. So, the music must be great for the…

The 20th century was rich in the arts, especially during the period from 1943 to about 1959. This particular period is what is considered the “golden age” of Broadway musicals. So many of the elements we consider to be commonplace in musicals today originated during this specific time period. Plus, the era produced some of…

Songs for tenors are everywhere in musical theater, but finding perfect audition songs for baritones can take a little legwork. While more roles get written for tenors than the lower male voices, some songs written for tenors sit low enough to work very well for lower registers. Here are the top musical theater audition songs…

The 2010s, like with previous decades, provided many great musicals. If you want to see the best of them, we’ve rounded up a list of musical movies and theater musicals for you. Here are the best musicals from the 2010s.

If you have a higher vocal range, there are so many possibilities for your auditions. Some songs won’t properly display this range, which is why if you’re a soprano, you’ll want to pick a song that does your vocals justice. Here are the best musical theatre audition songs for sopranos.

If you sing in mezzo-soprano and have an upcoming audition, you’ll want to impress the judges, which isn’t always easy. They expect you to differentiate yourself from the crowd because they’ve seen this done many times before. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best musical theatre audition songs for mezzo-sopranos.

A singing audition can be nerve-wracking, especially as a young boy. But it’s better when you have the perfect song. Whether you’re auditioning for a musical, a band, or a singing competition, below are some top audition songs for boys. Pick one that matches your range and personality.

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…

Everyone knows that the song you sing at your audition can make or break you getting the role. There are hundreds of great musical theater audition songs for kids, and choosing one that shows your range is vital. Here are some of the best.

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.