Broadway Quotes - page 6

A young Brit girl with no theatre experience decided to take on an iconic American role on Broadway. Maybe I should have thought that through? (Emilia Clarke)
Jazz isn't dead yet. It's the underpinning of everything in this country. Whether it's a Broadway show, or fusion, or right on through classical music, if it's coming out of the U.S., it's not going to survive unless it's got some jazz influence. View quote
Dave Brubeck
I was doing a Broadway musical called 'Smile' with Howard Ashman and Marvin Hamlisch in 1984/5 when it abruptly closed. Howard was in the middle of pre-production for 'The Little Mermaid,' so he kindly invited all the girls in our cast to audition for the film. View quote
Jodi Benson
I grew up with 'Cinderella.' So that was my go-to Disney film, definitely. It was princess-related, and coming from a smaller area in Illinois and wanting to do something greater than myself in Broadway, that was a film that I could really relate to. View quote
Jodi Benson
Broadway was without doubt the hardest I ever worked in my life and the highest highs I've ever had as an actor. The unadulterated fear was on a level that was hard to explain. View quote
Brad Garrett
Broadway is a definite symbol of New York. It's classic New York. View quote
Katharine McPhee
I came from somewhat of a musical family. I had an uncle on Broadway. My dad kind of knows how to play instruments. Although, I always find it annoying when he does play an instrument. View quote
Nate Ruess
Broadway has always been a dream of mine. View quote
Jessica Chastain
I miss singing. I did Broadway forever. View quote
Bellamy Young
I've been reading scripts where they've been doing a lot of singing now, but within the dark, realistic story line. I would love, love, love, love to do that. But not a musical on Broadway, I don't have that kind of energy or stamina. View quote
Alia Shawkat
I did a Broadway show with Alan Alda and how much money can Alan Alda have. (Alice Barrett)
It's every actor's dream to work in a hit show on Broadway and also shoot a television show. View quote
Aaron Tveit
I worked with Ismail Merchant on 'The Mystic Masseur,' I did 'Sakina's Restaurant,' I've done plays, I've been on Broadway, I've done movies, I've done TV... but nothing has had the pop culture penetrative impact as 'The Daily Show' has. It's the nature of the beast. View quote
Aasif Mandvi
At a very early age I knew I wanted to be an actor and then more specifically that I wanted to be on Broadway and be in musicals. View quote
Andrew Rannells
I went to grad school in San Francisco, and then left for New York City with my eye on Broadway. I had saved $5000, which seemed like a lot of money in my mind... until I realized it was going to take $2500 to get to New York and then the first and last month's rent. View quote
Anika Noni Rose
My parents were really, really cool about supporting what I wanted to do at a really young age. I think I was about 10 when I caught the bug. They would drive me down to New York if there were auditions. When I was 12, I did this show on Broadway called 'High Society,' so we moved to New York for the run of that. View quote
Anna Kendrick
Broadway is one of the hardest things I've ever done. View quote
Ashanti
Obviously I love working in film and television, but I started in theater and I'd love to be on Broadway. View quote
Adrianne Palicki
It's hard to think it's important to try out as cheerleader when you're starring on Broadway. But you do kind of miss the things that I now see my children doing. I'm just happy they are not actors. The Valentine's Day dance is really important. Pitching in Little League is very important. And the medals and the scouts are really important. View quote
Bonnie Bedelia
I went on a few auditions for Broadway musicals, and never stopped taking classes, but I didn't take it seriously until I was out of college. View quote
Brendan Dooling
I did a lot of musical theater when I was younger, and I really hope to get back there someday. I miss singing a lot. I listen to Broadway show tunes in my car and sing along to them. (Bridget Regan)
I am a collector of many things, but I particularly love the sterling silver mint julep cups, each engraved with the titles of the Broadway shows in which I appeared. View quote
Bryan Batt
There are many Broadway songs that apply to moments on 'Mad Men,' and I sing them on set all the time. View quote
Bryan Batt
I love Broadway. And, I listen to country music, which I think a lot of people find surprising. View quote
Bryan Clay
The first Broadway show I saw was when I was 11. I saw 'Hair.' View quote
Bebe Neuwirth