Musical Theater

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Musical Theater

11 Contemporary Musical Theater Songs For Belting (That Don’t Go Too High!)

Need some theater songs for belting? Read on for 11 songs perfect for altos interested in contemporary musical theater that don’t go over a C.

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20 Obscure and Underappreciated Golden Age Broadway Audition Songs

For musical theater lovers who enjoy Golden Age Broadway songs but want to perform something a little more obscure, these two videos are made just for you.

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12 Sensational Musicals From The 60s

Theater today would be nothing without the musicals from the 60s. Check out our top 12 musicals from that time period to better understand the modern era.

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Alternate Musical Arrangements Like “Think of Me” from Phantom of the Opera

If you love “Think of Me” from Phantom of the Opera, check out Julie Galorenzo’s video on seven alternate musical arrangements .

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14 Musical Theater Songs To Help You Strengthen Your Mix Voice

Wanting to strengthen your mix voice? Musical theater actor and coach Julie Galorenzo put together a list of 14 songs that will help you today.

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“Oh You Like That? How About This?” – Alternate Options To Popular Auditions Songs!

Musical theater coach and actor Julie Galorenzo has an exciting series on TikTok titled “Oh You Like That? How About This?” where she recommends alternate songs to try based on ones you already like! In the videos below, she dives into the music of “Home”, “Gimme Gimme”, “Lay Your Head

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Golden Age Broadway Songs To Help Build Your Chest Voice and Strengthen Your Head Voice

Julie Galorenzo is back with some exciting recommendations for musical theater singers! In her two videos, she walks you through different songs that can help you build up your chest voice and ones that can help you strengthen your head voice. Click on the song titles under each video to check out t

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Alternate Songs For “Right Hand Man” & “Get Out and Stay Out”

Sometimes you just need to try a new song! In this article, musical theater actor and coach Julie Galorenzo gives you some different options if you’re looking for songs similar to “Right Hand Man” from Something Rotten and “Get Out and Stay Out” from 9 To 5. Songs Similar

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Musical Theater Advice From Julie Galorenzo

We’ve compiled different recommendations from Julie Galorenzo and saved them all in one convenient article!

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Non-Belting Musical Theater Songs For Mezzos

Musical theater coach and actor Julie Galorenzo has compiled a list of recommendations that you’ll want to check out! If you’re looking for a non-belty mezzo musical theater song to audition with or add to your repertoire, you’ve come to the right place. Scroll down to see

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An Interview with Jason Robert Brown | Musicnotes Song Spotlight

“Once I hung my hat out as a songwriter, it meant that I was saying that when I write a song, it’s the best song I can possibly write. And I still hold onto that.” Jason Robert Brown Back in 2018, as part of our Song Spotlight series, we were lucky enough to sit down […]

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10 Types Of Songs You Need In Your Audition “Book” For Musical Theatre Performers

If you’ve been struggling to figure out what songs you want to have ready for your upcoming auditions, this article is for you! In this piece, the talented musical theater actor and coach Julie Galorenzo will show you ten types of songs that should be in everyone’s audition

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Learn About The Lotte Lenya Competition And Songbook!

If you’re a singer and actor looking for a free competition to showcase your talents, then look no further. The 2021 Lotte Lenya Competition is now open for entries!

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Which Came First: The Movie Or The Play?

Ready to put your musical knowledge to the test? With so many incredible productions on both the stage and the screen, you may not know where each one originated. We’ve put together a list together to see how well you know these beloved musicals! For each of the titles,

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An Interview with Pasek and Paul | Musicnotes Song Spotlight

Join us at SubCulture in NYC as Pasek and Paul discuss how they started writing music together, the story behind “Caught in the Storm,” their advice to aspiring musicians & songwriters, and more.

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Song Spotlight: June 2020

In June, we were able to bring you four exciting interviews and performances with some incredible songwriters. Check out these behind-the-scenes videos from our time with Alan Menken, Joe Iconis, Eddie Perfect, and Nathan Tysen & Daniel Messé!

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The Best of Lin-Manuel Miranda!

With the release of the original Broadway cast’s performance of Hamilton on July 3, we wanted to take a look back at the best of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s music so far!

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Song Spotlight: April 2020

Are you interested in learning how your favorite Broadway, Christian, and country songs are created? Then you’ll want to check out our latest Song Spotlight videos, featuring three incredible songwriters: Matt Maher, Eddie Perfect, and Wyatt Durrette!

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Kooman & Dimond Release: The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes

Dynamic writing team Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond have announced that the world premiere recording of their musical The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes will be released on Friday, September 13, 2019.

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Your Music Audition Questions Answered

You asked, and now we’re here to answer all of your questions about music auditions. Whether you’re auditioning with an instrument or your voice, for a musical or the newest talent show on television, this Q&A is sure to help you nail your next audition! The

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How to Calm Your Nerves Before Your Music Audition

Before we say anything in this article, we want you to know: being nervous before an audition is completely normal!

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Find Your Next Audition Song on Spotify with Sheri Sanders

We’re here to help you narrow down your search by pinpointing which styles and genres work for certain shows!

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60+ Show-Stopping Vocal Duets

Whether you’re preparing to be the stars of karaoke night, going to an audition, or just jamming with a friend into the wee hours of the night, it’s always good to have some show-stopping duets on hand!

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50 Best Songs for Vocal Auditions with 16 and 32 Bar Audition Cuts

Choosing the perfect audition piece can be pretty overwhelming. We're here to help!

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2018 Tony Awards: The Winners

Hosted by Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban, the 72nd annual Tony Awards took place Sunday, June 11. The Band’s Visit swept the award with 10 wins, while the magical play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two took home 6 awards. The nominations and winners include: