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  • Vocal health and performance science
  • Occupational health in performing arts

Background:

  • Broadway musical theater performers represent an elite group of vocal professionals.
  • Understanding their specific demographic and vocal habit profiles is crucial for targeted health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the demographics and vocal habits of current Broadway musical theater performers.
  • To correlate vocal health, lifestyle factors, and self-reported vocal impact on performance.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective questionnaire-based study involving adult musical theater performers in Broadway Productions.
  • Data collected on demographics, vocal health, lifestyle (alcohol, tobacco, drug use), and vocal comfort.
  • Statistical analysis performed based on sex and role type (lead vs. ensemble).

Main Results:

  • 135 performers completed the survey; ensemble members were younger and less experienced than lead performers.
  • Over 25% reported a history of vocal injury, yet average missed days due to voice issues were low (1.7-4.7 days/year).
  • Low adherence to vocal warm-up (54.8%) and cool-down (7.4%) routines was observed; high rates of alcohol (91%), tobacco (10.4%), and illicit drug use (23.0%) were reported.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides the first insight into the vocal health and habits of this professional cohort.
  • The low number of missed performance days, despite high-risk behaviors, warrants further investigation.
  • Performers engage in vocal health risk behaviors at rates similar to the general public, yet maintain high performance consistency.