Overrated Performers- Page 2
Overrated Performers
#25re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 6:10pm
Idina Menzel
Michael Crawford (yeah he's GOOOOOOOOOOOD, but I've heard there were better on Bway, and everyone's always NEVER MICHAEL CRAWFORD IS GOD)
Donna Murphy, sorry, CAN NOT STAND HER VOICE
ya agreed about Lize Minelli, dont get the appeal either..
"It's a great feeling of power to be naked in front of people. We're happy to watch actual incredible graphic violence and gore, but as soon as somebody's naked it seems like the public goes a bit bananas about the whole thing."
#26re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 6:11pmJust for the record, I worship Donna Murphy.
"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#27re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 6:12pmmy apologies then SticktoPriest, but Wonderful Town doesnt really go for me
"It's a great feeling of power to be naked in front of people. We're happy to watch actual incredible graphic violence and gore, but as soon as somebody's naked it seems like the public goes a bit bananas about the whole thing."
#28re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 6:12pm
I 2nd or 3rd Harvey.
I CANNOT believe i didnt mention BEN VEREEN earlier. YUCK!
#29re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 6:13pmSally, have you listened to/watched the DVD of Passion?
"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#30re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 6:17pmDonna Murphy is a GODDESS
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Broadway Legend Joined: 10/9/04
#31re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 6:20pm
Couldn't agree more, Priest and Meliss.
Donna is wonderful.
'Try not to have a good time...this is supposed to be educational.' - Lucy Van Pelt
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#32re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 6:25pm
Joel Grey... he's good but come on he's not like OMG!!! Especially now that he's older... Cabaret was awesome though...
PleaseChangeMe
Featured Actor Joined: 8/24/04
#33re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 6:29pm
Chenoweth.
Harvey.
Marissa.
#34re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 6:39pm
I adore Donna Murphy. If you're just basing your opinion on her just from "Wonderful Town", that's ridiculous, considering that role didn't show her full vocal range at all. She was amazing in "Passion".
I also adore Ben Vereen and think he is a god.
As far as this thread goes, I don't see the big deal about Kristin Chenoweth. Or Rebecca Luker.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
#35re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 6:58pm
Gosh.. I'm just gonna say it again, but Donna Murphy has more talent then all of these other people combined. I want you to try what she does and then say it... you watch her and you know she's giving it all for that performance.
Hmm... I don't know who's overrated... that was just what I wanted to say.
#36re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 7:01pmI have to say Idina. I just don't get it.
"When you're a Jet, / You're a Jet all the way, / From your first pirouette / To your last grand jete." --Brian Kaman
BSoBW2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/8/04
#37re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 7:03pm
YES...FINALLY
Matthew Broderick - I saw him in The Foreigner...is British accent is horrible...he was kind of funny...but didn't leave you with that, "he's the only one who could play that role" feeling...
And Harvey is good ONLY at big comedic roles....
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#38re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 7:04pmIdina Menzel is the personification of overrated, at least on this board. But that's not entirely her fault- who can live up to the absolute worship people give her here?
#39re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 7:05pm
I know a lot of people adore this person so I ask for your forgiveness in advance.
MANDY PATINKIN
He is a great actor don't get me wrong. If he was in a straight play, I would definetly would want to see him. If he was in a musical that was nothing but lower notes, then I would want to see him. But, his airy, annoying sounding falsetto grates on my every single nerve. **Shudders**
"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2
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#40re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 7:05pm
I think the term overrated is overrated....
It is not the performer's fault...it is the fans...
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#41re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 7:07pmWell, some people are all too good at self-promotion. I realize this isn't a theatrical example, but Curt Schilling leaps to mind. There's a good chance he'll make the Hall of Fame when he really doesn't deserve to, just because he knows how to work the press.
#42re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 7:11pmAlso, Ben Vereen gets on my nerves. I mean, he is a great dancer and one of the best Fosse protegies (sp?) but I watched him on the FOSSE dvd and it is like he takes all the attention off the other dancers and puts it on himself. I mean, he was always one beat ahead of everyone. I don't know if that was intentional but that is what I got from it.
"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2
#43re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 7:13pm
As Gov said, how can there be so many opinions about one voice?
I adore Patinkin's upper register.
"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#44re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 7:17pmok, here is my main problem. For one, his upper register is not powerful at all. Second of all, he goes into it WAY to early. Songs where people are in their chest voice, he automatically switches to his falsetto. Take "Lily's Eyes" if you will. The other guy sounds powerful and emotional and then all of a sudden you hear a weak, airy falsetto. GAG....can't stand it. ALSO, when he sings in his falsetto it sounds the same in EVERY single show he does. There is no difference at all. Does that make sense?
"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2
#45re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 7:17pmfirst off, let me say that I LOVE HER...but: idina menzel, as many have previously stated. Yes, the woman is amazing and very, very talented, but no goddess...some wicked fans/ rent heads get a little out of control sometimes..
awkward.
"I think it was the Korean tour or something. They were all frickin' asian!" -Zoran912
#46re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 7:20pm
I find great variety in his voice from show to show.
And I think the airy quality suits the character of Archibald so well. He acts/sings the hell out of that score.
He and Westenberg compliment each other nicely.
"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#47re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 7:20pmI agree...I like Idina Menzel, but she really is no goddess. She's certainly talented, though, but there are about 100 singers in New York who are better than her.
#48re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 7:21pm
eh, we agree to disagree correct? 
"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2
#49re: Others love them, You don't see what the big deal is
Posted: 2/15/05 at 7:22pm
It just amazes me what a polarizing voice Patinkin has.
People either adore it or hate it.
"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
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