so I was thinking about this when I was listening to my Angela lansbury Legends of Broadway CD, and it occured to me that we really don't have a new/current/future legend of broadway in the past few years. We have some really great performers, but no angelas, bernadettes, pattis, ethels, carols, chitas, etc any ideas who would have a Legends of Broadway CD in 10 or 20 years??
You're reminding me of people you hear at the movies asking questions every ten seconds, "Who is that? Why is that guy walking down the street? Who's that lady coming up to him? Uh-oh, why did that car go by? Why is it so dark in this theater?" - FindingNamo on strummergirl
"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor
"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl
"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott
Audra Macdonald Nathan Lane Kristin Chenoweth Donna Murphy Michael Cerveris Sutton Foster Christine Ebersole Hopefuls: Gary Beach, Alice Ripley, Emily Skinner, Sherie Renee Scott, Kerry Butler.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
Nathan Lane Matthew Broderick Michael Cerveris Brian Stokes Mitchell Norm Lewis Alan Cumming Raul Esparza
You're reminding me of people you hear at the movies asking questions every ten seconds, "Who is that? Why is that guy walking down the street? Who's that lady coming up to him? Uh-oh, why did that car go by? Why is it so dark in this theater?" - FindingNamo on strummergirl
"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor
"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl
"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott
Matthew Broderick Raul Esparza Sutton Foster Hunter Foster Eve Best (if she sticks with Broadway)
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
I agree...pronouncing Lea Michele is a bit premature, no? She's originated two roles on Broadway, one of which when she was like 9 and she had nothing at all to do.
I'm not saying she isn't talented, or won't become a legend at some point, but...let's calm down a little bit.
Broadway Shows I've Seen: Hairspray, Chicago, Little Shop of Horrors (2003), The Wedding Singer, Spamalot, Riverdance, Rent, Beauty and the Beast, Spring Awakening, Wicked, Legally Blonde, Phantom of the Opera, Sweet Charity (revival), Drowsy Chaperone, The Lion King, Dreamgirls(2010 Tour).
While it's too early to say, Lea Michele has been performing on Broadway since she was a kid. She's still young, but I have no doubt that if she wants to continue doing Broadway after SPRING AWAKENING, she is going to continue to be cast in new shows, and with her history, and with time to grow into new roles, she could go on to be the next great dramatic performer of her generation.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
Lea Michele was a replacement in the original LES MISERABLES, and was an original cast member in three Broadway musicals: RAGTIME, the FIDDLER ON THE ROOF revival, and SPRING AWAKENING.
And she's only 21 years old.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
she could go on to be the next great dramatic performer of her generation.
If she learns to act.
Okay, I'll play now.
Raul. Not just 'cause I like him. I truly believe he's got what it takes to be a legend some day. And then the usual: Stokes, Audra, Chenoweth. Donna Murphy....