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The Voice Studio, located just blocks from the Great White Way, has been helping some top musical theater talent for more than three decades.

Founded by the late Paul Gavert, a singer and voice teacher to Broadway's Betty Buckley, Len Cariou and more, the studio is currently owned and operated by two of Gavert's former students, Kurt Peterson and Victoria Mallory.

"Voice Studio really began when Victoria Mallory and myself, who studied with Paul Gavert, who was our mentor, were cast as Tony and Maria in 'West Side Story' in 1968," recalled Peterson. "We were cast by Leonard Bernstein and Richard Rodgers. When Victoria and I first did 'West Side Story,' it was one of the first revivals of the show. We were cast from 500 people, a lot who were much better known than we were, and so there was a lot of press on it."

With both students in the spotlight, Broadway folks started to inquire who was teaching them voice? And from there, says Peterson, the studio was born.

"When 'Chorus Line' happened, all of a sudden Michael Bennett got whiff of Paul Gavert and his technique, and that's when the studio really began to expand," said Peterson. "Because Michael sent all of the dancers, who were a little bit shy about singing, to Paul Gavert."

The center currently serves more than 300 students. Among the big names who've passed through these halls: Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Joel Grey, Jessica Lange and Bette Midler. Seen at the studio recently has been Matt Cavenaugh , Broadway's Tony in 'West Side Story,' and his real-life fiancé Jenny Powers, who was last seen in "Happiness" at Lincoln Center.

"You know whether it's a classic legit beloved show like 'West Side Story' or if it's something new like 'Jersey Boys,' or something like a '9 to 5' or like a 'Spring Awakening,' you know anyone of those a Broadway singer has to learn to adapt and master several different styles," Cavenaugh said. "And so I think it's really important that you have a solid technique."

Both founders agree that not only are they paying homage to their late voice teacher, but they are also providing a vocal haven for the theatre community.

"All of these artists, young and of every age, coming in here to work on their craft to work to become better, it's just a tremendous thing to be a part of it and I feel so blessed," Mallory said.

For more information on The Voice Studio, go to JamesWilliamProductions.com.