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📌 Source:: Vulture
When you think of Anna Kendrick, you probably see Pitch Perfect, her cult punchlines on Twitter, or her roles in movies like Into the Woods or Up in the Air. But what many forget is that before Hollywood, Anna started… on the stages of Broadway! 🎭
And believe me, it changed everything in the way she acts and sings. Come on, let me explain why. 👇
🎶 Her Broadway debut at just 12 years old
Yes, you read that right: 12 years!
Anna landed her very first big role in the musical High Society in 1998. She impressed the audience so much that she was nominated for the Tony Awards at just twelve years old (and she was the youngest nominee in history at that time 😱).
👉 This experience forced her to adopt a strict discipline very early on: rehearsing every day, managing the pressure of a big stage, and learning to give her all in every performance.
🎤 The vocal discipline, thanks Sondheim!
When Anna played Cinderella in the film adaptation of Into the Woods (yes, the cult musical by Stephen Sondheim ✨), she explained in an interview that she had to work on her voice differently.
No pushing or shouting allowed: Sondheim demands nuances, incredible precision, and it taught her to master every note as an actress and not just as a singer.
➡️ It’s exactly this blend that makes her performances special: you can feel the emotion in her voice, not just the technique.
🎭 Musical theater = a school of life
Anna’s Broadway was not just about singing and dancing. It was also:
- Experiencing live emotion in front of an audience, without a safety net.
- Working as a team with other actors and musicians (hello to the Barden Bellas 🫶).
- Learning resilience: every show is different, and you always have to give your best.
No wonder that in Pitch Perfect, she is so believable: all her musical theater background shines through in her expressions, her way of feeling the songs, and even her comic timing.
✨ Why it makes Anna Kendrick a unique actress
Many actors know how to act, many can sing. But Anna has this hybrid training that allows her to excel in both fields.
That’s why when she sings Cups or portrays a highly complex role like in The Last Five Years, you feel both the power of a Broadway singer and the sincerity of a film actress.
In short: Broadway is her superpower. And that’s also why so many of us adore her ❤️.
💬 And you?
Did you know that Anna started her career on Broadway? Do you think it shows in her movies? Tell me your thoughts in the comments, I’m so curious to know what you think!
Passionate about movies, TV shows, and pop culture, Eva Vibes loves sharing her favorite picks and discoveries with enthusiasm.
As a big admirer of Anna Kendrick, she enjoys highlighting her most iconic roles, keeping track of upcoming projects, and chatting about everything that makes her world shine.