I second Darren Hayes. also I have been obsessing over Russell Watson, Peter Cincotti, Josh Groban (sigh), Matt Dusk, and Michael Buble recently. Oh my. *goes to search for afore mentioned cds*
"Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears."
CLAYTON HAMILTON, "Theory of the Theatre"
"I think theater ought to be theatrical ... you know, shuffling the pack in different ways so that it's -- there's always some kind of ambush involved in the experience. You're being ambushed by an unexpected word, or by an elephant falling out of the cupboard, whatever it is."
TOM STOPPARD