During his performance, which spontaneous line did Al Jolson add?

During his performance, which spontaneous line did Al Jolson add?

• A. Wait a minute! Wait a minute! You ain't heard nothin' yet.
• B. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show.
• C. Hold on, folks, we’ve got something special tonight.
• D. That concludes our performance, thank you.

Answer: (A)

Spontaneity and audience interaction in a live performance show how a performer uses an ad-lib to heighten energy and connect with the crowd. Al Jolson was famous for breaking into energized, improvised lines that reflected his dynamic stage persona and drew the audience in. The line that fits this is a signature exclamation Jolson would toss out to ramp up excitement: “Wait a minute! Wait a minute! You ain't heard nothin' yet.” It captures his showman style—fast, emphatic, and designed to signal something exciting is about to happen. The other lines are more generic or ceremonial and don’t carry the same personal, improvised spark associated with Jolson.

Spontaneity and audience interaction in a live performance show how a performer uses an ad-lib to heighten energy and connect with the crowd. Al Jolson was famous for breaking into energized, improvised lines that reflected his dynamic stage persona and drew the audience in.

The line that fits this is a signature exclamation Jolson would toss out to ramp up excitement: “Wait a minute! Wait a minute! You ain't heard nothin' yet.” It captures his showman style—fast, emphatic, and designed to signal something exciting is about to happen. The other lines are more generic or ceremonial and don’t carry the same personal, improvised spark associated with Jolson.