1. Wicked 2. Rent 3. Les Miserables 4. Avenue Q 5. Phantom of the Opera 6. Ragtime 7. Beauty and the Beast 8. Dirty Rotten Scoundrals 9. Jesus Christ Superstar 10. Bye Bye Birdie
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where?
Yes.Most of them, I saw in Toronto, but I was lucky enough to catch Wicked, BATB, Ave Q and DRS in NYC.
What's your favorite song from play 2? "What You Own" or "One Song Glory" (It's a tie)
Who's your favorite character from play 4? Trekkie Monster
What's your favorite scene from play 5? "Phantom of the Opera" and "Past the Point of No Return"
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? All the lyrics of "Great Big Stuff" - it makes me laugh.
From play 10, which character are you most like? Probably Kim, but I found my inner Rosie when I played her.
Can you quote every line from play 1? Yes. Sadly, every single one.
How many times have you seen play 3? Five. Twic with colm which was a dream come true for me.
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? I would want to be male and play Coalhouse. It is such a great part.
What's your favorite song from play 7? "Me" - Again, makes me laugh.
What's your favorite quote from play 9? "I will drink your cup of poison Nail me to your cross and break me Bleed me, beat me Kill me, take me now Before I change my mind "
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? Wicked
Who's the best Broadway actor? Brian Stokes Mitchell is amazing. I'm also a Colm fan, as already mentioned.
Who's the best Broadway actress? Audra McDonald is fantastic. And I'll get killed for this, but I love Idina.
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? RENT. There are a lot of flaws, but I still love it.
Is there a musical you DON'T like? Yup.
If so, which one? Why? Fame. I just through it was...bad....
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? Usually the originals. With Fame, I liked the movie much better.
This or That:
The Producers or RENT - RENT
Wicked or Chicago - Wicked
Fiddler on the Roof or Oklahoma - Fiddler on the Roof
1. Guys and Dolls 2. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 3. Brooklyn 4. Lennon 5. The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee 6. Hairspray 7. Jane Eyre 8. The Drowsy Chaperone 9. West Side Story 10. Oklahoma
Have you ever seen these shows live? And if so, where?
All except Jane Eyre and Oklahoma. Guys and Dolls at the Piccadilly Theatre in London West Side Story at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philly The rest in their respective NYC theatres. :)
What's your favorite song from play 2? "Love is My Legs"
Who's your favorite character from play 4? John Lennon? lol. That's a hard one for this musical. I'm also partial to the Lennon women, particularly Julie!
What's your favorite scene from play 5? "Pandemonium"
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? "because maybe you are hard of hearing or something"
From play 10, which character are you most like? Will
Can you quote every line from play 1? Not quite. But I did see it 10 times, so I'm getting there!
How many times have you seen play 3? 4 on Broadway and 2 on tour in Hartford!
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? Penny Lou!
What's your favorite song from play 7? "The Proposal"
What's your favorite quote from play 9? "Day after day, one life" yeah, it's sung, but whatever!
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? Lennon.
Who's the best Broadway actor? I don't have a particular affinity for many actors. I do enjoy Mr. Will Chase though!
Who's the best Broadway actress? There are too many to pick from!
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? Chicago.
Is there a musical you DON'T like? yes
If so, which one? Why? Ring of Fire - because it was just a bunch of songs thrown together and they pretended to throw some story in there. It was dumb! Also, I'm not a particularly huge fan of The Wedding Singer. And though I haven't seen it, I am pretty sure I'm not going to like Spamalot so much. Who knows though!
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? there is nothing like seeing a live performance!
1. West Side Story 2. Rent 3. Little Women 4. Ragtime 5. Into the Woods 6. Les Miserables 7. Light in the Piazza 8. Last 5 Years 9. Fiddler on the Roof 10. You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where?
Unfortunately, when you live in the boonies, you don't get to see very many shows... However, I did see Little Women in Boston an Ragtime/West Side Story/Fiddler on the Roof at local theaters... And Into the Woods/Light in the Piazza on their respective (legal) videos.
What's your favorite song from play 2? "Halloween"
Who's your favorite character from play 4? Tateh
What's your favorite scene from play 5? "Moments in the Woods" up until the Finale
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? "Have I mentioned today, how lucky I am, to be in love with you?"
From play 10, which character are you most like? I'm a mix of Charlie Brown and Linus
Can you quote every line from play 1? Close enough-I've watched it plenty of times!
How many times have you seen play 3? Once, unfortunately... I wish it was still around...
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? I wish I could have the courage and steadfast nature of Enjolaras (Sorry, too tired to look up the spelling)
What's your favorite song from play 7? "Love to Me"
What's your favorite quote from play 9? "Even a poor tailor is entitled to some happiness"
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? Tough call, but West Side Story wins
Who's the best Broadway actor? Norbert Leo Butz and Matthew Morrison of today's actors-Mandy Patinkin and Jerry Orbach of yesteryear...
Who's the best Broadway actress? Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, Bernadette Peters, and Julie Andrews
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? West Side Story and Chicago
Is there a musical you DON'T like? CAN'T STAND 42nd street and most Jukebox musicals
If so, which one? Why? See above!
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? Movies are better in terms of accessing great theater out where I live, but nothing beats a show on Broadway
This or That:
The Producers or RENT - RENT
Wicked or Chicago - Wicked
Fiddler on the Roof or Oklahoma - Fiddler on the Roof
1. Last Five Years 2. Evita 3. Into the Woods 4. Ragtime 5. Secret Garden 6. A Little Night Music 7. Oklahoma! 8. Carousel 9. Tick, Tick, Boom! 10. The Music Man
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where?
1. Last Five Years--a theatre in NJ 2. Evita --DeSales University, Walnut St. Theatre, Civic Theatre of Allentown (I was in it! 3. Into the Woods--Muhlenberg College, Freedom High School 4. Ragtime--Merriam Theater, Philadelphia 5. Secret Garden--Civic Theatre, Allentown 6. A Little Night Music--Rodale Theatre, Allentown 7. Oklahoma!--I've done this show twice 8. Carousel--Muhlenberg College 9. Tick, Tick, Boom!--Civic Theatre, Allentown 10. The Music Man--CAST Players, PA Playhouse, Bethlehem.
What's your favorite song from play 2? Oh What a Circus!
Who's your favorite character from play 4? Mother
What's your favorite scene from play 5? Archie's final song into "How Could I Ever Know"
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? "and look down her nose through a lorgnette. Why'm I goin' on like this? My kid ain't even been born yet!"
From play 10, which character are you most like? Unfortunately, I AM Marian the Librarian!
Can you quote every line from play 1? Ummm..well, there aren't many lines, and they aren't on the OBC, so I guess no...
How many times have you seen play 3? Three
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? I like Ann, even though she's a ditz!
What's your favorite song from play 7? "Many a New Day"
What's your favorite quote from play 9? "Cages or wings, which do you prefer?"
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? hmmmm...Evita or Into The Woods
Who's the best Broadway actor? can't choose!..
Who's the best Broadway actress? again...too many choices
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? Reefer Madness
Is there a musical you DON'T like? Aida
If so, which one? Why? See above!
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? It depends...there are terrible movie versions of shows and there are great movie versions of shows. They are two different entities.
1. WICKED 2. THE COLOR PURPLE 3. AVENUE Q 4. THE FULL MONTY 5. CHICAGO 6. CONTACT 7. HAIRSPRAY 8. DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS 9. SWEENEY TODD 10. Thoroughly MODERN MILLIE
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where?
If I wouldn't have seen them live, I wouldn't say they are my favorite. I've seenmost in NYC but Monty and Contact and Thoroughly Modern Millie and Chicago were all at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady.
What's your favorite song from play 2? The Color Purple reprise or Push da Button
Who's your favorite character from play 4? horse
What's your favorite scene from play 5? All That Jazz, or Cell Block Tango
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? give me a hummer in my hummer
From play 10, which character are you most like? jimmy
Can you quote every line from play 1? not at all, but alot of them.
How many times have you seen play 3? once
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? just an ensemble member in the third installment because I love to dance and that one has the best dancing.
What's your favorite song from play 7? "You Can't Stop the Beat"
What's your favorite quote from play 9? "Would you like some pie?"
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? Wicked with Color Purple a close second
Who's the best Broadway actor? Norbert Leo Butz, John Tartaglia, Jonothan Pryce, Gregory Jbara, and I absolutly loved the guy who played Jimmy in Millie but it was a touring production and I don't remember his name.
Who's the best Broadway actress? Bebe Neuwirth, Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Kristin Chenowyth
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? Chicago.
Is there a musical you DON'T like? FAME, AND PHANTOM
If so, which one? Why? Fame, music and dialogue sucked, Phantom music was too boring and long
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? In Chicago's case, yes. But nothing beats live theatre!!
This or That:
The Producers or RENT - Rent
Wicked or Chicago - hard choice but Wicked
Fiddler on the Roof or Oklahoma - oklahoma
Thoroughly Modern Millie or 42nd Street - Millie
Hairspray or Grease - another hard choice but Hairspray
1. Sweeney Todd 2. Passion 3. Assassins 4. Follies 5. Company 6. Wicked 7. West Side Story 8. Into The Woods 9. Les Miserables 10. Fiddler On The Roof
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where? I've seen Sweeney Todd twice on Broadway, once at the NYCO, and once regionally. I have never seen Passion live. I saw the Assassins revival. I saw the Encores! production of Follies, and the revival of Company. I saw Wicked twice on Broadway. I saw a regional productions of WSS and ITW. I saw the revivals of Les Mis and Fiddler on the Roof.
What's your favorite song from play 2? "Farewell Letter' or "No One Has Ever Loved Me."
Who's your favorite character from play 4? Phyllis Stone
What's your favorite scene from play 5? "The Ladies Who Lunch" sequence
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? " Careful the spell you cast."
From play 10, which character are you most like? Chava
Can you quote every line from play 1? Pretty Much
How many times have you seen play 3? Once
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? Nessarose... I don't know why
What's your favorite song from play 7? "Somewhere" or "A Boy Like That"
What's your favorite quote from play 9? "To love another person is to see the face of God."
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? Sweeney Todd
Who's the best Broadway actor? Michael Cerveris
Who's the best Broadway actress? Elaine Stritch or Donna Murphy
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? The Sound of Music, Chicago or RENT
Is there a musical you DON'T like? Phantom of the Opera
If so, which one? Why? Melo-dramatic nonsense
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? Broadway Versions
This or That:
The Producers or RENT - The Producers
Wicked or Chicago - Wicked
Fiddler on the Roof or Oklahoma - Fiddler on the Roof
Thoroughly Modern Millie or 42nd Street - 42nd St.
Hairspray or Grease - another hard choice but Hairspray
"I wouldn't let Esparza's Bobby take my kids to the zoo...I'd be afraid he'd steal their ice cream and laugh."- YankeeFan
"People who like Sondheim enjoy cruelty."-LuvtheEmcee
I didn't even remember I posted this, but since someone rebumped it, I'll do it again.
Name 10 of your favorite Broadway shows
1. RENT 2. Wonderful Town 3. A Chorus Line 4. The Wedding Singer 5. Spring Awakening 6. Bombay Dreams 7. Kiss of the Spider Woman 8. Evita 9. Grey Gardens 10. The Apple Tree
Have you ever seen these shows live?
Of course!
What's your favorite song from play 2? It's Love-Finale
Who's your favorite character from play 4? Holly
What's your favorite scene from play 5? "I Believe"
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? "Rainbow High"
From play 10, which character are you most like? Adam
Can you quote every line from play 1? Kinda.
How many times have you seen play 3? Once, but I wanna see it again!
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? Rani, a bitchy movie star, but with great sense of humor.
What's your favorite song from play 7? "I Do Miracles"
What's your favorite quote from play 9? "Edie! He doesn't want sex from you"
Who's the best Broadway actor? To name one, Sean Palmer or Brian D'arcy James.
Who's the best Broadway actress? Charlotte D'Ambrose
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? Chicago
Is there a musical you DON'T like? Too many!
If so, which one? Why? Currently playing on Bway: Les Miz, The Lion King, Curtains, The Drowsy Chaperone, Spamalot, The Producers, The Beauty and The Beast, The Color Purple and Ave Q.
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? Plays.
This or That:
The Producers or RENT - RENT
Wicked or Chicago - Chicago
Fiddler on the Roof or Oklahoma - Fiddler on the Roof
Thoroughly Modern Millie or 42nd Street - Millie
Hairspray or Grease - Grease
Your turn now.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
1. annie 2. beauty and the beast 3. chicago 4. little women 5. spelling bee 6. hairspray 7. the drowsy chaperone 8. grey gardens 9. rent 10. les miserables
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where? ive seen them all on broadway.
What's your favorite song from play 2? something there
Who's your favorite character from play 4? meg march
What's your favorite scene from play 5? the last scene where they update you on the spellers lives
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? honestly, they can get you in east hampton for wearing red shoes on a thursday, and all that sort of thing.
From play 10, which character are you most like? eponine
Can you quote every line from play 1? yes
How many times have you seen play 3? once
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? penny pingleton, because we're both dorks
What's your favorite song from play 7? as we stumble along
What's your favorite quote from play 9? this diva needs her stage
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? annie or little women
Who's the best Broadway actor? christopher plummer
Who's the best Broadway actress? sutton foster
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? soon-to-be hairspray
Is there a musical you DON'T like? yes
If so, which one? Why? rent, actually. i only used it on this survey because ive only seen 10 musicals on broadway. i just didnt care for it.
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? live theatre kicks butt
Name 10 of your favorite Broadway shows 1. A Chorus Line 2. Into the Woods 3. Les Miserables 4. Follies 5. Sweeney Todd 6. Hair 7. Spring Awakening 8. South Pacific 9. Evita 10. Company
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where?
All but the last two, most on Broadway. Into the Woods on DVD, Sweeney Todd both DVDs and the Doyle revival. Les Mis my high school's production, which (considering our Valjean) was fantastic, as well as the concert DVD. Follies at Encores! and Hair this fall at NYU's Tisch mainstage production.
What's your favorite song from play 2? Oh, gosh. I love them all, but I think I have to go with "Giants in the Sky." It's such a perfect song, in my opinion. Runner-up goes to "No One Is Alone," which I've never been able to listen to without at least tearing up.
Who's your favorite character from play 4? Either Phyllis or Carlotta. Phyllis because she's a total ice bitch, but really she's the only one of the four principals who isn't morally reprehensible. Carlotta because... she's a total ice bitch, but, well... she's still HEEEEEEERE!
What's your favorite scene from play 5? Hmmm. Either the opening (when everyone comes in on that "SWING your razor wide," there's just nothing better) or "God That's Good."
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? "I could say life is just a bowl of Jello/And appear more intelligent and smart/But I'm stuck like a dope/With a thing called hope/And I can't get it out of my heart!"
From play 10, which character are you most like? Definitely Joanne.
Can you quote every line from play 1? No, actually. I know most of the lyrics, but I'm hopeless with the book. I'll never be Paul *tear*
How many times have you seen play 3? Live, once. The DVD... oh, gosh. Over and over and over again.
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? Hmm... I guess Claude. Although Berger would crazy fun, too.
What's your favorite song from play 7? Probably "The Song of Purple Summer"
What's your favorite quote from play 9? "I came from the people/They need to adore me/So Christian Dior me/From my head to my toes"
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? Oh, dear... Sweeney or Follies are my top two in terms of what I think are the best ones, but I have a huge soft spot for Les Mis and Into the Woods as well... It's like choosing which child to kill, except if I had kids I'd probably love Les Mis more than them!
Who's the best Broadway actor? Hmmm... that I've seen? Raul's giving a tour de force performance over in Company, and Michael Cerveris was fantastic in Sweeney... hmm.
Who's the best Broadway actress? Kristen Chenoweth is fantastic, and Patti Lupone is just... wow. She's just always on.
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? The best adaptation, or the best original musical? Actually, I think Cabaret either way.
Is there a musical you DON'T like? Yup.
If so, which one? Why? Phantom. Most ALW, really.
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? Almost always the play.
This or That:
The Producers or RENT - RENT Wicked or Chicago - Wicked, barely Fiddler on the Roof or Oklahoma - Fiddler on the Roof Thoroughly Modern Millie or 42nd Street - 42nd Street Hairspray or Grease - Hairspray
"Why, I make more money than... than... than Calvin Coolidge! PUT TOGETHER!" ~Lina Lamont
1. Jersey Boys 2. Rent 3. Hairspray 4. Company 5. A Chorus Line 6. Journey's End 7. Avenue Q 8. Lion King--for the costumes alone 9. 42nd Street 10. The Color Purple
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where? yeah--all in nyc
What's your favorite song from play 2? I'll Cover You (reprise) JLM's version
Who's your favorite character from play 4? Robert (Raul Esparza)
What's your favorite scene from play 5? The opening and finale
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? don't really have one
From play 10, which character are you most like? Celie
Can you quote every line from play 1? pretty much
How many times have you seen play 3? 2
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? wow I really wouldn't like to be anyone...maybe Jefferson Mays' role
What's your favorite song from play 7? It sucks to be me
What's your favorite quote from play 9? I don't really remember
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? Jersey Boys
Who's the best Broadway actor? Raul Esparza and the JE cast
Who's the best Broadway actress? Barbara Walsh
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? As I've only seen Rent, I'm not really qualified to answer
Is there a musical you DON'T like? two off the top of my head
If so, which one? Why? Drowsy Chaperone--Sutton Foster was disappointing but overall I just didn't like it and Mamma Mia--it was just bad
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? Rent live was better than the movie
This or That:
The Producers or RENT - Rent
Wicked or Chicago - haven't seen either
Fiddler on the Roof or Oklahoma - Fiddler on the Roof
Thoroughly Modern Millie or 42nd Street - 42nd street but I didn't see Millie
1. Ragtime 2. A Raisin in the Sun 3. The Light in the Piazza 4. West Side Story 5. Journey's End 6. Spring Awakening 7. Into the Woods 8. Porgy and Bess 9. Fences 10. Caroline or Change
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where?
I've seen them all with the exception of Porgy and Bess. I've only seen 'Light in the Piazza', 'Journey's End', and 'Spring Awakening' on Broadway. The rest I have either seen at regional theatres or National tours.
What's your favorite song from play 2?
Well, my #2 is a play, so I will give you my favorite scene. It's the last scene when Lena makes Walter Lee explain to his son why they can't move to their new home. Gets me every time.
Who's your favorite character from play 4?
Probably Anita.
What's your favorite scene from play 5?
The scene at the end of Act I, when Stanhope makes Osborne read the letter that Raleigh wrote home in fear that he had written some nasty things about him. (Powerful and heartbreaking at the same time)
What's your favorite lyric from play 8?
"From this minute I'm telling you, I keeps this vow, Oh my Bessy. We's happy now. We is one now." (The greatest duet in all of theatre)
From play 10, which character are you most like?
Emmie
Can you quote every line from play 1?
Not anymore. When I was doing it I could have. But I can always sing every song.
How many times have you seen play 3?
Twice on Broadway. Once before the Tony's with the original cast, which is one of my most memorable moments in the theatre, and then once after Aaron Lazar and Katie Clarke had taken over. Didn't match up to the first, but it was still a wonderful experience.
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why?
This is tough, I don't think I want to be anyone in this play, but I think it's a great piece of theatre. If you were holding a gun to my head, although it's not physically possible I would say Ilse because she gets to sing 'Blue Wind' one of the best songs in the show.
What's your favorite song from play 7?
That's tough. I think it's 'On the Steps of the Palace'
What's your favorite quote from play 9?
"From right now ....this child got a mother. But you a womanless man."
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite?
Ragtime
Who's the best Broadway actor?
Liev Schreiber, Boyd Gaines
Who's the best Broadway actress?
Cherry Jones, Audra McDonald
What's the best musical they turned into a movie?
Classic = West Side Story, Modern = Chicago
Is there a musical you DON'T like?
There are many
If so, which one? Why?
PM me if you want a list
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays?
Theatre and film are two different mediums, and shows that are written for the theatre almost never transfer as well to the screen. With a few exceptions of course.
This or That:
The Producers or RENT - RENT Wicked or Chicago - Chicago Fiddler on the Roof or Oklahoma - Fiddler on the Roof Thoroughly Modern Millie or 42nd Street - Haven't seen either Hairspray or Grease - Hairspray
"If you've got something to say, say it, and think well of yourself while you're learning to say it better." - David Mamet
1. Rent 2. The Lion King 3. Wicked 4. Jersey Boys 5. All Shook Up 6. Footloose 7. Grease 8. Hairspray 9. Movin' Out 10. West Side Story
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where? All of them i've seen in Boston and the MA area except for JB, I saw that in NY.
What's your favorite song from play 2? Endless Night
Who's your favorite character from play 4? FRANKIE! :)
What's your favorite scene from play 5? When Chad teaches Jim to be "cool"
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? I let go go go of the past now, say hello to this RED CARPET RIDE! :)
From play 10, which character are you most like? Anita
Can you quote every line from play 1? most of them yes :)
How many times have you seen play 3? Only once, but i'm seeing it again in the fall :)
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? Rusty, because shes the most like me :)
What's your favorite song from play 7? Rock n' Roll Party Queen
What's your favorite quote from play 9? theres no speaking lines in Movin' Out, it's just all Billy Joel music and people dancing.
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? RENT
Who's the best Broadway actor? john lloyd young & joe madragona
Who's the best Broadway actress? idina menzel & julia murney
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? I enjoyed the movie version of Rent, they didn't really stay true with the original story in the movie, they changed some things, but I liked it anyway.
Is there a musical you DON'T like? yes
If so, which one? Why? Man of La Mancha, well, it had a great story, but the music was simply not my cup of tea.
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? um the plays DUHH!
This or That:
The Producers or RENT - Rent
Wicked or Chicago - Wicked
Fiddler on the Roof or Oklahoma - i've only seen Oklahoma
Thoroughly Modern Millie or 42nd Street - havent seen either
1. Curtains 2. Thoroughly Modern Millie 3. 42nd Street 4. Mamma Mia 5. Spamalot 6. The Drowsy Chaperone 7. Hairspray 8. The Producers 9. Wicked 10. Beauty and the Beast
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where?
Yes I have. Some on tour, some in NYC on Broadway.
What's your favorite song from play 2? "Gimme Gimme"
Who's your favorite character from play 4? Sophie Sheridan
What's your favorite scene from play 5? "You Won't Succeed on Broadway..." scene
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? The summary of the show that Max gives in the middle of "Betrayed"
From play 10, which character are you most like? None really...Belle I guess.
Can you quote every line from play 1? No.
How many times have you seen play 3? Once, on tour a long time ago.
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? Janet van de Graaf because she sings one of my favorite songs in the show and has the best dance moves!
What's your favorite song from play 7? "You Can't Stop the Beat"
What's your favorite quote from play 9? I can't think of any off the top of my head.
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? I cannot choose, sorry...but I have a special place for TMM because it was my first Broadway show.
Who's the best Broadway actor? Well, from these shows...Bob Martin.
Who's the best Broadway actress? Sutton Foster
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? Chicago
Is there a musical you DON'T like? High Fidelity
If so, which one? Why? I didn't like the music and the book was terrible. The cast had good energy, though, but that's about it.
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? In Chicago's case, yes. But nothing beats live theatre!!
This or That:
The Producers or RENT - Producers
Wicked or Chicago - Wicked
Fiddler on the Roof or Oklahoma - Oklahoma
Thoroughly Modern Millie or 42nd Street - Thoroughly Modern Millie (but I <3 42nd Street too!)
Hairspray or Grease - Hairspray
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
1. Falsettos 2. Side Show 3. The Who's Tommy 4. Chicago 5. Wicked 6. Hairspray 7. Into the Woods 8. Sweeney Todd 9. Rent 10.Les Miserables
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where?
Yes. I've seen them all on Broadway, except Hairspray which I saw on tour in Dayton, OH.
What's your favorite song from play 2? "Who Will Love Me As I Am"
Who's your favorite character from play 4? to play - Mary Sunshine, in general - Mama Morton
What's your favorite scene from play 5? The cat-fight between Elphie & Glinda
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? A LITTLE PRIEST - the entire song
From play 10, which character are you most like? Javert - obsessive and bitchy
Can you quote every line from play 1? Yes
How many times have you seen play 3? Just once, dammit
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? If you mean play in the show - Edna!!!!!!! DREAMROLE If you mean actually be - Corny Collins, he's on TV and famous.
What's your favorite song from play 7? Moments in the Woods
What's your favorite quote from play 9? "Perhaps it's because I'm the one of us to survive!"
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? Falsettos/Side Show
Who's the best Broadway actor? Mandy Patinkin
Who's the best Broadway actress? Patti LuPone
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? The Sound of Music
Is there a musical you DON'T like? Yes
If so, which one? Why? Just One Example: LESTAT - Long, boring, badly written, badly directed, rambling, a wasted opportunity for a great show ("Please, Elton John, must we continue this charade?")
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? With a few exceptions (i.e. The Sound of Music, Funny Girl), almost always the Broadway plays.
This or That:
The Producers or RENT - Rent Wicked or Chicago - BOTH, dammit Fiddler on the Roof or Oklahoma - Fiddler Thoroughly Modern Millie or 42nd Street - 42nd St Hairspray or Grease - Hairspray
1. Sweeney Todd 2. Company 3. Ragtime 4. Cabaret 5. Into The Woods 6. Merrily We Roll Along 7. Chicago 8. Evita 9. Les Miserables 10. Rent
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where?
Sweeney, Rent, and Ragtime on Broadway; Les Miserables and Rent on tour; Cabaret, Evita, and Chicago at regional theatres.
What's your favorite song from play 2? Company (the opening number).
Who's your favorite character from play 4? The Emcee.
What's your favorite scene from play 5? The Opening, or the "No One Is Alone" scene.
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? Rainbow High (especially Lauren Bacall and Christian Dior, etc)
From play 10, which character are you most like? I think Roger (with a touch of Angel!)
Can you quote every line from play 1? Just about.
How many times have you seen play 3? Once on Broadway. I also watched the televised version with Maria Friedman. Oh, and I was in a production of it.
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? Charley Kringas because he gets to sing "Good Thing Going".
What's your favorite song from play 7? Tie between All That Jazz and The Cell Block Tango.
What's your favorite quote from play 9? "To love another person is to see the face of God." That's deep.
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? All the Sondheim shows I listed are tied for first.
Who's the best Broadway actor? Raul Esparza or Michael Cerveris.
Who's the best Broadway actress? Patti Lupone or Angela Lansbury.
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? Chicago.
Is there a musical you DON'T like? Just a few. Every show has it's flaws. Let's just appreciate them for what they are. I hate people who pick apart musicals and take them down in order to make themselves feel sophistocated. Let's just all enjoy.
If so, which one? Why? I hate Pal Joey. End of discussion.
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? Live theatre is unbeatable. When I die, I hope it's in a Broadway theatre.
This or That:
The Producers or RENT - Rent
Wicked or Chicago - Chicago
Fiddler on the Roof or Oklahoma - Fiddler on the Roof
1. Wicked 2. Rent 3. Avenue Q 4. Once Upon a Mattress 5. Beauty and the Beast 6. Anything Goes 7. The Phantom of the Opera 8. Les Miserables 9. See What I Wanna See 10. Aida
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where?
some of them I've been in, others I've seen live
What's your favorite song from play 2? Another Day
Who's your favorite character from play 4? Winnifred
What's your favorite scene from play 5? the finale
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? "To love another person is to see the face of God."
From play 10, which character are you most like? Aida
Can you quote every line from play 1? no
How many times have you seen play 3? Once, but I really want to see it again
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? Reno, I love some of her songs
What's your favorite song from play 7? Think of me
What's your favorite quote from play 9? "I created a lie that became the truth, the lie was for everyone, but the truth was only for myself"
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? Wicked
Who's the best Broadway actor? Norbert Leo Butz and Raul Esparza
Who's the best Broadway actress? Megan Hilty, Idina Menzel and Julia Murney
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? Rent
Is there a musical you DON'T like? no
If so, which one? Why?
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? the orginal broadway play
This or That:
The Producers or RENT - RENT
Wicked or Chicago - Wicked
Fiddler on the Roof or Oklahoma - Fiddler on the Roof
Thoroughly Modern Millie or 42nd Street - Thoroughly Modern Millie
Hairspray or Grease - Hairspray
Q:What advice do you have for aspiring Broadway stars who are terminally shy? I love your work, because you seem so bold. How do you do it?
A:"I think I take more chances on stage then I do in real life but you can't learn anything if you don't challenge yourself. And don't say "terminally". If you love to perform then you have no choice, just keep training and focus on the words or the music whenever you find yourself slipping back inside yourself. You're not doing anyone any favors if you withhold your talents from the world"- Idina Menzel
1. Mary Poppins 2. The Drowsy Chaperone 3. Les Miserables 4. A Chorus Line 5. Company 6. South Pacific 7. Wicked 8. Legally Blonde 9. The Last 5 Years 10. Mamma Mia/Rent
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where?
I've seen all of them except South Pacific in NYC. I've seen Mamma Mia and Wicked in London in addition to seeing them in NYC.
What's your favorite song from play 2? "Bride's Lament"
Who's your favorite character from play 4? Maggie
What's your favorite scene from play 5? The opening
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? "Oh my God, oh my God you guys - Elle is in for a big surprise!"
From play 10, which character are you most like? Sky/Roger
Can you quote every line from play 1? Haha yes.
How many times have you seen play 3? Once
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? Emile - he has the solos!
What's your favorite song from play 7? "No Good Deed"
What's your favorite quote from play 9? "I will not be the girl who get asked how it feels to be trotting along at the genius' heels."
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? Mary Poppins/The Drowsy Chaperone
Who's the best Broadway actor? Norbert Leo Butz
Who's the best Broadway actress? Sutton Foster
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? Rent
Is there a musical you DON'T like? Yes!
If so, which one? Why? The Producers, Spamalot, Tarzan. The Producers was stupid. Spamalot was just as stupid. Tarzan was boring as hell.
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? In Rent's case, yes. But usually, live theatre is 100% better.
This or That:
The Producers or RENT - Rent
Wicked or Chicago - Wicked
Fiddler on the Roof or Oklahoma - Fiddler on the Roof
1. Spring Awakening 2. The Drowsy Chaperone 3. Les Miserables 4. Company 5. The Phantom of the Opera 6. Hairspray 7. Spamalot 8. Wicked 9. Spelling Bee 10. Avenue Q
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where?
Seen all of them on Broadway or National Touring Cast.
What's your favorite song from play 2? "As We Stumble Along"
Who's your favorite character from play 4? Robert of course
What's your favorite scene from play 5? "Past the point of no return"
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? The lyrics aren't so good but if I had to pick anything I'd say "One question haunts and hurts. Too much, too much to mention. Was I really seeking good? Or just seeking attention."
From play 10, which character are you most like? None of them really. Perhaps Princton.
Can you quote every line from play 1? No, I've only seen it once.
How many times have you seen play 3? Twice
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? Link. He gets the girls...
What's your favorite song from play 7? "The Song That Goes Like This"
What's your favorite quote from play 9? "It's prenounced Bar-Fee"
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? SA or Drowsy
Who's the best Broadway actor? Raul Esparza
Who's the best Broadway actress? Beth Leavel
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? I enjoyed watching The Producers
Is there a musical you DON'T like? Yes, many.
If so, which one? Why? Mamma Mia - The book is terrible and it wouldn't be on Broadway if it weren't for the tourists.
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays?
Nothing is better than Broadway
This or That:
The Producers or RENT - The Producers
Wicked or Chicago - Wicked
Fiddler on the Roof or Oklahoma - Neither, but I guess Fiddler
1. Jersey Boys 2. Spring Awakening 3. Monty Python's SpamAlot 4. The Producers 5. Sweeney Todd 6. The Drowsy Chaperone 7. Avenue Q 8. The Who's Tommy 9. Reefer Madness 10. Little Shop of Horrors
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where? Yes to all except number 9. I saw the Reefer Madness movie.
What's your favorite song from play 2? "The B**** Of Living"
Who's your favorite character from play 4? Leo Bloom
What's your favorite scene from play 5? The Act II Johanna
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? "We're on our own cousin, all alone cousin. Let's think of a game to play, now the grown ups have all gone away..."
From play 10, which character are you most like? Seymour, nerdy and quiet with a crush on a girl who's in a relationship.
Can you quote every line from play 1? Just about.
How many times have you seen play 3? 2 going on 3 times on 04/26/07
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? Adolfo cause it just seems like a really funny character to play
What's your favorite song from play 7? "It Sucks To Be Me"
What's your favorite quote from play 9? Any line Alan Cumming says.
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? Jersey Boys
Who's the best Broadway actor? John Lloyd Young, Daniel Reichard, Christian Hoff, J. Robert Spencer, Michael Longoria, and Michael Cerveris
Who's the best Broadway actress? Sutton Foster and Jenn Gambatese
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? In my opinion, it's a toss up between Little Shop of Horrors and The Producers(Yeah I said it)
Is there a musical you DON'T like? Chicago, Cats, Seussical
If so, which one? Why? They were just so terrible and boring
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? Movie versions are great and less expensive to see, but nothing beats sitting in the front row and watching your favorite performers act, sing, and dance live.
Name 10 of your favorite Broadway shows (in no particular order) 1. Grey Gardens 2. Company 3. Spring Awakening 4. Chicago 5. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 6. Les Miserables 7. Into the Woods 8. Rent 9. The Wedding Singer 10. The Pirate Queen (be quiet )
Have you ever seen these shows live? If so, where? all except ITW, which I saw on DVD
What's your favorite song from play 2? Marry Me a Little
Who's your favorite character from play 4? Roxie
What's your favorite scene from play 5? the "Like Zis/Like Zat" scene
What's your favorite lyric from play 8? all of "Take Me or Leave Me"
From play 10, which character are you most like? Grania
Can you quote every line from play 1? no
How many times have you seen play 3? once
If you could be anyone from play 6, who would it be? Why? Eponine, because she wants to try and help make change
What's your favorite song from play 7? "On the Steps of the Palace"
What's your favorite quote from play 9? "They're free, jackass."
Out of all these plays, which one is your absolute favorite? Grey Gardens
Who's the best Broadway actor? Ben Vereen (there are many)
Who's the best Broadway actress? Audra McDonald (again, there are many)
What's the best musical they turned into a movie? Chicago
Is there a musical you DON'T like? Yes
If so, which one? Why? The Producers, In My Life, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. In My Life was just plain bizarre, and I didn't find anything interesting about the others.
Do you think the movie versions are better, or the original Broadway plays? live theatre!
This or That:
The Producers or RENT - Rent
Wicked or Chicago - Chicago
Fiddler on the Roof or Oklahoma - Fiddler on the Roof
Thoroughly Modern Millie or 42nd Street - 42nd Street
Hairspray or Grease - Hairspray
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