And The Greatest Contemporary Musical Theatre Composer Is...
And The Greatest Contemporary Musical Theatre Composer Is...
#1And The Greatest Contemporary Musical Theatre Composer Is...
Posted: 5/14/09 at 11:05pm
That's right, the madness continues!
to all those who are annoyed by all these brackets: nya nya!
and to PG2: sorry if I beat you to the punch
this is gonna run just like the previous brackets
To qualify, any composer must:
1. have been born after 1950
2. have written the music for atleast one Broadway produced show
The qualifing round will end next Monday at midnight
I will start us off with three composers with 1 vote each:
Adam Guettel - 1
Michael John LaChiusa - 1
Marc Shaiman - 1
You can only vote once. For the qualifiers you will copy and paste the list above you. You may
a)Add two composers to the list
AND
b)Add two votes to any two other composers.
Example:
Adam Guettel - 2
Michael John LaChiusa - 2
Marc Shaiman - 1
Jason Robert Brown - 1
Duncan Sheik - 1
Once a composer has received 4 VOTES, they have made it into the bracket and they're finished here. DO NOT VOTE FOR ANYONE THAT ALREADY HAS 4 VOTES.
Remember:
you cannot subtract votes
refresh the page just to make sure no one has posted right before you go to vote
check the ages of those you submit
and away. we. go!
Adam Guettel - 1
Michael John LaChiusa - 1
Marc Shaiman - 1
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
Updated On: 6/1/09 at 11:05 PM
"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
#2re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/14/09 at 11:09pm
coming soon: The Greatest Key Change in a Musical of This Generation! 
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
"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
#2re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/14/09 at 11:09pmCan Duncan Sheik really, honestly be considered a "musical theater composer" (let alone be a legitimately contender for the greatest of the generation) in the company of people like Michael John LaChuisa and Adam Guettel who have truly made this their profession?
#3re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/14/09 at 11:16pm
"2. have written the music for atleast one Broadway produced show"
but he was just being used as a suggestion
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
"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
#4re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/14/09 at 11:22pmRight, I saw the criteria; I just don't think having written one Broadway show is enough to make you a contender for the GREATEST MUSICAL THEATER COMPOSER OF THE GENERATION. How would that make sense? You should narrow it down a little.
#5re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/14/09 at 11:30pmGuettel has written one Broadway show...
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
"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
#6re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/14/09 at 11:33pmbut you said Musical Theatre Composer... and Guettel has written more than one...
#7re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/14/09 at 11:34pm
Adam Guettel - 2
Michael John LaChiusa - 2
Marc Shaiman - 1
Jason Robert Brown- 1
Jonathan Larson- 1
Genius lasts longer than beauty.
#8re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/14/09 at 11:38pmReally? Piazza was his only Broadway show? I guess since he's such theatre royalty I assumed otherwise. But still, Duncan Sheik is a ridiculous example, despite the fact that he's written three shows or whatever. I don't see how in anyone's right mind he could be a contender for this.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#9re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/14/09 at 11:51pmI kind of want to nominate Jeanine Tesori just for Caroline, or Change. But that's my insane bias talking.
#10re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/15/09 at 12:25am
Adam Guettel - 3
Michael John LaChiusa - 2
Marc Shaiman - 2
Jason Robert Brown- 1
Jonathan Larson- 1
Andrew Lippa - 1
Tom Kitt - 1
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#11re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/15/09 at 1:23am
guess who i'm going to vote for.
Adam Guettel - 4
Michael John LaChiusa - 2
Marc Shaiman - 2
Jason Robert Brown- 1
Jonathan Larson- 1
Andrew Lippa - 1
Tom Kitt - 1
#12re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/15/09 at 1:28am
Adam Guettel - 4
Michael John LaChiusa - 3 (Since I just saw 'Giant' tonight )
Marc Shaiman - 2
Jason Robert Brown- 2
Jonathan Larson- 1
Andrew Lippa - 1
Tom Kitt - 1
Jeanine Tesori- 1 (I'm attempting to forgive her for Shrek)
Scott Frankel- 1
"I seem to have wandered into the BRAIN load-out thread... "
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"Sorry I am a Theatre major not a English Major"
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"Sorry I am a Theatre major not a English Major"
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light in the piazza
Swing Joined: 5/19/06
#13re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/15/09 at 3:42am
Are you kidding, you FORGIVE her for Shrek????The Score is SO Fantastic, Who Id Be is one of the best songs that I have heard recently!! Jason, Jason, Jason, SHAME on you!hahaha but i still love you!
Adam Guettel-5
Michael John LaChiusa-3
Marc Shaiman-2
JRB-2
Jonathan Larson- 1
Andrew Lippa-2
Tom Kitt-1
Jeanine Tesori-2 (Best Composer, Im such a FAN)
Scott Frankel
jordangirl
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/1/06
#14re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/15/09 at 4:59am
Adam Guettel- 4 (DO NOT VOTE ~ since you're not to vote after 4, I removed that 5th one)
Michael John LaChiusa- 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Marc Shaiman-2
JRB-2
Jonathan Larson- 1
Andrew Lippa-2
Tom Kitt- 2
Jeanine Tesori-2 (Best Composer, Im such a FAN)
Scott Frankel
And all my suggestions are taken, so I only voted for 2.
Experience live theater. Experience paintings. Experience books. Live, look and listen like artists! ~ imaginethis
LIVE THAT LESSON!!!!!!
Updated On: 5/15/09 at 04:59 AM
LIVE THAT LESSON!!!!!!
#15re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/15/09 at 5:29am
Adam Guettel - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Michael John LaChiusa - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Marc Shaiman - 2
JRB - 2
Jonathan Larson - 1
Andrew Lippa - 2
Tom Kitt - 3
Jeanine Tesori - 2 (Best Composer, Im such a FAN)
Scott Frankel - 1
Stephen Flaherty - 1
Updated On: 5/15/09 at 05:29 AM
FMills
Chorus Member Joined: 5/17/06
#16re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/15/09 at 9:20am
Adam Guettel - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Michael John LaChiusa - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Marc Shaiman - 2
JRB - 2
Jonathan Larson - 1
Andrew Lippa - 2
Tom Kitt - 3
Jeanine Tesori - 3
Scott Frankel - 1
Stephen Flaherty - 1
#17re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/15/09 at 9:54amUm, do I know you, light in the piazza?
"I seem to have wandered into the BRAIN load-out thread... "
-best12bars
"Sorry I am a Theatre major not a English Major"
-skibumb5290
-best12bars
"Sorry I am a Theatre major not a English Major"
-skibumb5290
#18re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/15/09 at 11:30am
Adam Guettel - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Michael John LaChiusa - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Jeanine Tesori - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Marc Shaiman - 2
JRB - 2
Jonathan Larson - 1
Andrew Lippa - 2
Tom Kitt - 3
Scott Frankel - 1
Stephen Flaherty - 1
Malcolm in a Muddle
Swing Joined: 5/15/09
#19re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/15/09 at 5:13pm
Adam Guettel - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Michael John LaChiusa - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Jeanine Tesori - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Marc Shaiman - 2
JRB - 3
Jonathan Larson - 1
Andrew Lippa - 3
Tom Kitt - 3
Cholly
Swing Joined: 3/26/06
#20re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/15/09 at 5:15pm
Adam Guettel - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Michael John LaChiusa - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Jeanine Tesori - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
JRB - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Andrew Lippa - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Marc Shaiman - 2
Jonathan Larson - 1
Tom Kitt - 3
#21re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/15/09 at 5:46pm
update:
Adam Guettel - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Michael John LaChiusa - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Jeanine Tesori - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
JRB - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Andrew Lippa - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Tom Kitt - 3
Marc Shaiman - 2
Jonathan Larson - 1
Scott Frankel - 1
Stephen Flaherty - 1
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
"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
#22re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/15/09 at 5:55pm
Adam Guettel - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Michael John LaChiusa - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Jeanine Tesori - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
JRB - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Andrew Lippa - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Tom Kitt - 3
Marc Shaiman - 2
Scott Frankel- 2
Jonathan Larson - 1
Stephen Flaherty - 1
"Sing the words, Patti!!!!" Stephen Sondheim to Patti LuPone.
#23re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/15/09 at 5:59pm
...anyone else you wanna vote for...or add wickedfan?
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
Updated On: 5/15/09 at 05:59 PM
"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
#24re: The Greatest Musical Theatre Composer of This Generation
Posted: 5/15/09 at 6:12pm
Adam Guettel - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Michael John LaChiusa - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Jeanine Tesori - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
JRB - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Andrew Lippa - 4 (DO NOT VOTE)
Tom Kitt - 3
Marc Shaiman - 3
Scott Frankel- 2
Jonathan Larson - 1
Stephen Flaherty - 1
Lin-Manuel Miranda - 1
Another point for Uncle Marc, because his smackdowns are EPIC, and I'm going to give LMM the benefit of the doubt and work on the assumption he's got something else up his sleeve for us. Even if he doesn't at the moment, his next work will still probably materialise before Adam Guettel's. (Don't get me wrong, I ADORE Guettel, but apparently genius can only come at a truly glacial pace.)
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