The Evolution of the Female Broadway Singing Voice (Part 1)

How has singing on Broadway changed over the years?  This is a complicated topic that few individuals have explored at length.  It is important to note that new research on musical theatre voice training is being released almost daily.  We must explore this subject from multiple angles in order to fully understand it.  In this two-part blog series, I will approach the topic from a historical perspective.  These posts are not meant to be comprehensive in scope, but they will provide an overview.