Child Quote by Bebe Neuwirth

I think I was affected quite a bit by musical and creative influences that go all the way back to my childhood.

— Jeffrey Osborne

My parents were opera singers and voice teachers, so growing up, I admired musicians and dancers.

— Sandra Bullock

Music was very influential on me as a kid.

— Steve Earle

Balanchine is the number one influence for me. His work was really musically driven. He and Jerome Robbins were the ones who really showed…

— Justin Peck

It's been in my musical DNA since I was a little kid. I think musical theatre has really influenced everything I've done.

— Jake Shears

My parents were passionate about the ballet. They always played ballet music at home.

— Arlene Phillips

I remember being influenced by great artists when I was a kid - not to call myself a great artist - but people who…

— Sarah Jones

My greatest influence came from my parents' love of classical music. We listened to a lot of arias and operas growing up.

— Lara Fabian

In terms of stage presence for me, I'm influenced by a myriad of things. A lot of punk performers, people like Dave Vanian from…

— Andy Biersack

I grew up in the theater and danced ballet atrociously.

— Maureen O'Hara

I was serious about ballet for a long time, but my mom got me into tap and jazz and modern and hip-hop, and I…

— Greta Gerwig

From the age of four, I loved ballet and tap. I was in the school band, the choir, and all my school plays.

— Gugu Mbatha-Raw