Amanda Seyfried Reveals the Fear That Keeps Her Off the Broadway Stage

The Oscar-nominated actress Amanda Seyfried, who is well-known for her parts in 'Mean Girls,' 'Les Misérables,' 'Mamma Mia!,' and other films, has stated that although she previously dreamed of performing live in a Broadway show, she is unlikely to do so. Although she continues to take on difficult vocal roles on film and work on creative projects behind the scenes, Seyfried, who is open and self-aware, claims that severe stage fright and the intimidating pressure of live performance have prevented her from pursuing a Broadway musical career.

A Broadway Dream That Never Took the Stage

From her breakthrough parts in 'Mamma Mia!' and its sequel to her emotionally taxing work in films like 'Les Misérables' and the upcoming 'The Testament of Ann Lee,' Amanda Seyfried has always been drawn to musical performance. However, Seyfried freely acknowledges that she is terrified of performing live on Broadway, even though she has experience in singing and acting in several films. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, she said that although she had originally intended to act in a Broadway musical, she finally changed her mind due to stage fright, particularly the fear of singing in front of an audience. 

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Seyfried clarified that she became aware of both her musical potential and her limitations as a result of the rigorous training required for her singing role in 'The Testament of Ann Lee,' which combines dramatic performance with a lot of vocal practice. She had nightmares of playing in a Broadway musical while filming, and after talking to her agency in between shots in Budapest, she came to the conclusion that she couldn't handle the emotional strain. She claims that accepting this showed a profound awareness of her own constraints and felt freeing rather than defeatist. 

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Stage Fright, Live Performance Fear and Musical Challenges

Seyfried has sang in several movies, and fans have loved her vocal performances, so her dislike of Broadway isn't due to a lack of love for music. However, she has openly discussed how intimidating the reality of live theater would be. She confessed in an interview, that she is terrified of giving an "unadulterated performance" in front of a live audience every night since even a small error may have disastrous consequences. 

This conflict is also reflected in her earlier experiences. Seyfried later acknowledged that she wasn't technically prepared for the live singing demands at the time of her role as Cosette in the 'Les Misérables' film version, which she described as "infuriating." This is in contrast to her love of films like 'Mamma Mia!,' which gave her the opportunity to enjoy performing music in a controlled, filmed environment. 

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It's interesting to see that Seyfried has tried live singing in different settings. She once sang "California" by Joni Mitchell on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.' This performance went viral and gave the impression that she might be able to overcome some of her concerns. Even still, Seyfried was hesitant to dedicate himself entirely to live theater because of the endurance and vulnerability Broadway demands.

Looking Forward: Projects, Creativity and Possibilities Beyond Broadway

Seyfried hasn't completely abandoned musical narrative or theatrical aspirations, even though Broadway may not be in her future. Even though she doesn't perform it live, she has been working on a musical adaptation of 'Thelma & Louise,' replete with original music, which illustrates her continued love for fusing story and song. She also keeps accepting parts that test her artistic abilities, such as her forthcoming role in 'The Testament of Ann Lee.'

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Seyfried's nuanced perspective on stage fright and her self-awareness about her limits resonate with many fans. Though she may never tread the Broadway boards as a singer, her artistic journey—shaped by courage, vulnerability and a willingness to explore—continues to evolve in exciting and unexpected ways.

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