hey umm...i was just wandering cuz i couldnt find it on the internet what were the odds of going on broadway and what are the salaries for the stars on broadway??
2006-06-25 13:16:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
There's A LOT of competition, but there is always a chance. I don't know if anyone knows specific odds, though. Equity minimum for a Broadway Musical Production Contract is a little over $1400, not $1200 as someone previously stated. It is less for straight plays. This rate is for the basic chorus in a musical and the pay increases if you are understudying a part, have a role, or if you are a lead. If you are a name, well, you can pretty much bargain whatever price you want through your agent. Broadway is the dream for most performers, but if you truly love theatre, I would focus your goals and vision for success less on "Broadway" and more on sustaining a steady career. There are many paths in life, and if you are steadily employed and can pay your bills doing what you love, then you are a success, regardless of where the stage is located. Good luck!!
2006-06-26 09:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by nic2127 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From what I could find: The minimum weekly salary for actors on Broadway last year was $1,215.00.
Celebrities on Broadway are paid: above-scale (meaning their individual salary is negotiated by their agent and/or manager.
The odds of going on Broadway, as a lead actor, are very slim.
It can be done, I went to high-school with two Broadway actors.
2006-06-25 19:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not particularly good. Of course, there will be people who will insist you should NEVER give up and not let anyone discourage you, and that is all well and good, but you need oddles of talent, the right "look," oodles of experiene in community theater, school plays, and connections in the business. You need to be in NYC for starters and remember that there are thousands and thousands of Broadway wannabes like you. The competition is literally fierce. I hope you can sing (really belt out a tune), dance up a storm and can also act. I also hope you know or meet the "right" people. The short answer is your chances are slim to none of making it in the musical theater venue.
2016-03-27 04:14:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are good..it's possible to go for an off-broadway show first then move on to "REAL" broadway...
if you're not so good...try to work on it! =]
remember you have to be a good singer, actor and also be ready to face hard times< like when friends leave the cast...so you have to be mentally strong>.
the salary depends on how big the production is and what role you play...
2006-06-25 14:38:31 · answer #4 · answered by quidam_0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's going to take more than wishful thinking and talent. It's definitely possible, it just may take time.
The equity minimum for Broadway ensemble is around $1300+ before tax and cut to agents etc.
2006-06-25 13:29:29 · answer #5 · answered by ballerina_kim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what ARE the odds. not is.
and i dont know, but if you are good enough you can probobly increase your chances. i know someone who went on broadway, but even then she was a very small part. i think to a certain extent your talent determines you chances, but after then it may just be up to how good you are for auditioning for a part!
2006-06-25 13:27:00 · answer #6 · answered by clevah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your talent and good forturne. Salaries vary depending on the role. If you love being on stage you should go for it. Don't do it for the money.
2006-06-25 13:20:04 · answer #7 · answered by doe eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 in a million... so i'm saying you have a chance!
lol
2006-06-25 13:19:47 · answer #8 · answered by unknown 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋