Acting the Song

Want to know how to play one of Sondheim’s creepiest villains? The Wolf from Into the Woods is often played as a cartoon character when he sings “Hello Little Girl”. But there’s something far more menacing, and far more real, beneath the surface.

“Being Alive” is one of the great songs of modern musical theatre. But even the best performers in Broadway history have not done it justice. Here’s a definitive guide for how to sing “Being Alive” like a pro.