Ever wonder how Broadway’s best manage to take care of their voices? How does Laura Benanti, for example, sing the highest of high notes in “She Loves Me” eight performances a week? What do the stars of “Hamilton” do to keep their voices in shape?
We asked some of 2016’s Tony Award-nominated musical actors for their vocal health tips: how to build a foundation of training, what to drink and not drink, and especially, enduring so many shows per week. If you’re performing in a musical—or even in a play!—the pointers in the video below are important to keep in mind.
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