Leading Ladies

In order for a Broadway musical to be a success, there has to be at least one show-stopping leading lady. There are many notable leading ladies that have graced the Broadway stage, but here are just a few:

1) Julie Andrews- Her almost flawless voice has served her well for years. In fact, she has a four-octave range and perfect pitch, which is extremely rare. She has been nominated for three Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical. Roles on Broadway include "My Fair Lady" and "Camelot." She made her big debut on Broadway at the young age of 19. She is probably most famous for her role as Maria in "The Sound of Music," even though she wasn't on Broadway for it. Her elegance, poise, and grace has lasted for decades.

2) Kristen Chenoweth- She is one of the more modern and well-known of Broadway stars today. Although Kristen Chenoweth is most known for her role as Glinda in the phenomenal musical "Wicked," she has done so much more. She has been involved on Broadway, television, and movies. She has a crystal clear soprano operatic voice. Kristen Chenoweth lights up the stage (or screen) and she is most definitely a show stopper. In "Wicked," Chenoweth had the ability to take a familiar character from the classic story of "The Wizard of Oz" and make it her own. She brought a whole new light to Glinda that the audience could only imagine.

3) Bernadette Peters- She has been nominated for eight Tony Awards, and she won two. Some of the Broadway musicals she has been apart of include "Into the Woods," "Annie Get Your Gun," and "Gypsy." Her acting skills are impeccable, and her singing voice is even better. Peters is a chameleon and she can execute any part with ease.