Broadway Musicals & Their Divas
100 years of unforgettable women who changed Broadway forever.
Overview
Broadway's history can be told through the extraordinary women who shaped it.
From Ethel Merman to Audra McDonald, Michelle explores how changing culture, technology, and performance styles transformed the Broadway leading lady while sharing rare clips, stories, historical context, and even a few live musical moments.
Filled with backstage stories, Broadway history, and humor, this entertaining presentation reveals the surprisingly ways vocal instruments have changed over time and the various reasons for it. Even if you've never stepped onto a stage, you'll feel part of the joy these astonishing talents have brought to Broadway since it began.
What audiences will learn
- How Broadway singing evolved
- The influence of microphones
- Legendary performers across every decade
- How styles shifted with society
- Behind-the-scenes Broadway history
- What today's stars inherited from earlier generations
Perfect for
Libraries, Theater lovers, Senior centers, Broadway fans, Arts organizations, Women's conferences, Universities, General audiences, Corporate events, Leadership conferences.
Audience Response
"Content was great but it was the knowledge, insight and passion of the presenter that really made it fantastic!" -Greg
"The presenter was the whole package - amazing research and live songs!" -Prudy
"Hostess was not only informative, but seemed really happy to share with us. She also has a lovely voice." -Eileen
"Loved the videos, and oral history of musicals and stars." -Barry
"The speaker was lively and very knowledgeable. Personally, I really enjoyed the Q&A where we just chatted." -Matthew
"Great stories & showing how it came out of social history." -Sharon
"All the behind the scenes information and even rare video!! It was amazing and she was a delight!!" -Mary
"Michelle! Her passion and knowledge about Broadway was tremendous. I do hope she does more sessions!" -Linda
"Michelle was such a delightful speaker and had a great voice when she added lyrics." -Suzan
"The speaker was well prepared and knowledgeable." -Zena
"Nice and breezy, with great info on changes in vocal styles/expectations...and the little bits of trivia." -Joanna
"Loved listening to Michelle’s take on the DIVAs and her presentation thru the decades." -Tracy
"It was very interesting and the presenter was very knowledgeable." -Christine
"I love Michelle’s personal insight and enthusiasm." -Kathy
"The presenter was knowledgeable and personable." -Arlene
"I loved the fabulousness of women, the breadth of the speaker's knowledge and clear love for the topic." -Grace
"Excellent presenter, interesting subject matter, excellent quality sound." -Charles
"Michelle was engaging, knowledgeable, personable, and well organized. Loved her ability to sing segments & share stars performing." -Susan
"Michelle was very knowledgeable about Broadway and the female voice. She presented her material very well." -Barbara
"Michelle was an EXCELLENT speaker and was incredibly knowledgable. I loved the organization as well as the integration of videos to augment the lecture." -Michael
"Everything! The presenter was knowledgeable , and the presentation was so filled with stories and videos that were well chosen. Wish it could have gone on and on." -Pam
"Wonderful presentation of divas of bwy musicals. Well organized and full of energy." -Monte
"Speaker's knowledge and enthusiasm. I was especially impressed with how show grouped the Divas. She probably named every great Diva in the last 8 decades. I certainly appreciated her insights describing the characteristics and versatility of the Divas." -Donald
"The presenter was very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. I liked seeing the videos clips too." -Janna
"The presenter was very well informed and organized in her presentation. She gave enough detail but I could have listened to her for much longer." -Kathleen
"The teacher was excellent. She knows her subject matter and knows how to present a coherent story covering decades of the genre. Well organized, informative, good whether you knew a lot or a little about the topic." -Cheryl
"Michelle knows so much about Broadway! She packed a lot of interesting information into the 90- minute webinar." -Judy
"The host was very knowledgeable and prepared. She was articulate and organized and presented a great number of actual brief Broadway performances." -Jay
"Michelle was a fantastic presenter! So well prepared and knowledgeable on the subject matter. She did such a great job trying to fit in as much as she could within the time frame." -Wendy
"Excellent presenter with great insights; liked the performers she covered." -Leslie
"Well presented with smart choices and insightful comments." -Steve
"Loved the old footage and songs. Great narration." -Sandra
" Full of info, great video clips and pics and the host was terrific!" -Paul
"The clips, especially of past performances and the duets were a real treat. Michelle has extensive knowledge of Broadway, and I enjoyed learning about how the women started their careers and became known." -Joan
"Seeing the legendary women and even singing along with them." -Judy
"I loved listening to the snippets of songs and discussion of the vocal and acting range of the divas." -Kathryn
"Content and presenter were wonderful." -James
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