Teaching the Broadway singing style in the era of American Idol

This article proposes that there are specific challenges for young singers who wish to sing musical theatre, but who have been raised on pop music, and in particular, the vocal stylings showcased on a Fox Television program called American Idol. An acting-first approach to musical theatre songs is suggested as significant in these singers' adjustment to the musical theatre style of singing. Microphones, technology, and pop music's influence on Broadway are also discussed.