Short Sage Advice From 50 Broadway Superpowers

Broadway is a world of creativity, talent, and magic. It takes a unique blend of skill, dedication, and passion to succeed on the big stage. At its heart, Broadway is about storytelling, pushing boundaries, and bringing joy to millions of audience members around the world.

Behind every successful Broadway production, there are countless individuals with incredible wisdom to share. From actors and directors to choreographers and composers, these superpowers of the stage have learned valuable lessons throughout their careers. Their invaluable advice has the potential to inspire and guide aspiring performers, as well as anyone looking for some words of wisdom.

1. "Believe in yourself and your abilities." - Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the mastermind behind the hit musicals "Hamilton" and "In the Heights," emphasizes the importance of self-belief. He highlights that confidence in your abilities is crucial for success in any endeavor. If you don't believe in yourself, why should others?

Cast of Mentors: Short Sage Advice from 50 Broadway Superpowers

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2. "Embrace failure as a stepping stone to success." - Idina Menzel

Idina Menzel, known for her powerful performances in shows like "Rent" and "Wicked," recognizes that failure is a natural part of the journey. She encourages performers to view setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning. Embracing failure can lead to surprising breakthroughs and ultimately, pave the way to success.

3. "Stay true to yourself and your artistic vision." - Sara Bareilles

Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, who wrote the music and lyrics for the musical "Waitress," advises aspiring artists to hold onto their authenticity. In a world with countless opinions and voices, it's crucial to stay true to yourself and your artistic vision. This uniqueness is what sets you apart and brings something special to the stage.

Broadway superpowers have dedicated their lives to their craft and have valuable insights to share. Their sage advice emphasizes themes of self-belief, embracing failure, staying true to oneself, and continuous learning. By taking inspiration from these words of wisdom, aspiring performers and individuals can embark on their own journeys towards success.

Remember, the lights of Broadway may shine brightly, but they are fueled by the passion and dedication of those who stand on its stage. Let the advice of these 50 Broadway superpowers guide you, motivate you, and remind you that anything is possible with the right mindset and a relentless pursuit of your dreams.

Cast of Mentors: Short Sage Advice from 50 Broadway Superpowers

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After ten years of running his very successful blog, The Producer’s Perspective, Tony Award-winning Producer Ken Davenport wanted his audience to hear the perspective of the most successful TheaterMakers in the world, in the hopes that their stories and advice would inspire others to make more theater.That’s why he started his podcast, interviewing hundreds of the best in the business on how they did it, and how others can too.What Ken didn’t expect was how much their words inspired HIM! And he found himself listening to those interviews over and over, and writing down quotes and re-reading key takeaways from his interviews whenever he needed to solve a problem.Each one of Ken’s guests became a mentor to Ken . . . whether they knew it or not! Ken found these short pieces of advice so helpful that he wanted other TheaterMakers to receive the same benefit, which is why he created Cast of Mentors: Volume 1.In Volume 1 of Cast of Mentors, Ken is sharing his most-treasured pieces of advice from high-achievers—including Terrence McNally, Dominique Morisseau, David Henry Hwang, Daryl Roth, Kathleen Marshall, Stephen C. Byrd and more—so that you may gain 50 new Broadway mentors to help you navigate life in this new world.Collectively, these mentors have won more than 67 Tony Awards, 19 Emmy Awards, 9 Academy Awards, 12 Grammy Awards and 1 Pulitzer Prize. Among other things, you will . . .Learn from Academy Award-winning Writers Benj Pasek & Justin Paul and hear first-hand how they exercised their personal demons with Dear Evan Hansen. Listen to the #Fearless Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez’s advice on creating a strong support system. Seek advice from Tony Award-winning Director Kenny Leon on what we can do to promote equality in the theater.Hear from the President of The Broadway League, Charlotte St. Martin, on what makes for a successful producer in the 21st Century.Learn how Tony Award-winning Choreographer Sergio Trujillo found his niche as a director/choreographer and how you can too!And much more!