How does one become the leading star in top Broadway musicals?

It's a mixture of many things. A huge pressure is who-you-know, who you are friends with and whose kid you are. Look at how many big stars are children of other stars. Nowadays, Hollywood is a big pressure on Broadway, too. read more

Nowadays, Hollywood is a big pressure on Broadway, too. Movie stars are often cast as leads in Broadway shows. Talent matters and random luck matters, but at the end of the day, producers are trying to make money. A "name" on the marquee draws crowds. An unknown is less likely to do so. read more

Other rising Broadway stars such as Megan Hilty and Lea Michele are joining the ranks of these great Broadway stars, making Broadway more fantastic as time goes on. Whether for their powerful voices or skilled acting, the leading Broadway ladies on this list are known as the greatest female Broadway stars. read more