Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
#1Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 8:27pm
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??
#2re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 9:09pmKristen, Idina, Audra, Kelli, Sutton, Ebersole?
"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: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 9:10pmSutton Foster, Audra McDonald, & Stephanie J. Block
#3re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 9:14pmChristine Ebersole, Vicki Clark, Donna Murphy, Michael Cerveris. There are enough.
#4re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 9:15pm
I was about to post pretty much the same list of names- Chenoweth, McDonald, Menzel, and Foster.
The males are tougher...I would say Nathan Lane and Stokes.
#5re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 9:17pmLea Michele...Idina Menzel...Sutton Foster
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Stand-by Joined: 12/13/07
#6re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 9:34pm
basically what most of you have said.
Audra McDonald, Kelli, Sutton, Idina..... and because I love her and the roles she chooses and her definite potential.. Kerry :)
#7re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 9:40pmI personally think Kristin has solitified her spot... Audra and Sherie Renee Scott are 2 of my other picks.
#8re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 10:00pmAudra HAS to be included. You can't not include the woman with 4 Tony awards.
#9re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 10:14pm
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.
--Aristotle
LittlexFallxOfxRain
Featured Actor Joined: 2/25/08
#10re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:11pm
I basically agree with the names listed: Sutton, Idina, Kristen, Lea...
I don't think it matters how many tony's you have. These girls are spactacular performers.
As for guys...I agree with Gary Beach, but would like to add Hunter Foster.
Yeah, those Fosters are tallented.
#11re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:13pm
The Boys:
Nathan Lane
Matthew Broderick
Michael Cerveris
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Norm Lewis
Alan Cumming
Raul Esparza
"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
#12re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:16pm
Matthew Broderick
Raul Esparza
Sutton Foster
Hunter Foster
Eve Best (if she sticks with Broadway)
-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)
#13re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:19pm
Women: Kristin, Sutton, Audra
Men: Raul, Boyd Gaines, Nathan Lane.
I don't think people like Ebersole, Hunter Foster, Cerveris will stand the test of time.
Broadway people will know who they are.
But legend is probably stretching...
#14re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:19pm
LEA MICHELE?!?!
Jesus.
I was hoping by "Lea," that maybe, just MAYBE, people meant Salonga.
#15re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:21pm
Good point, luvtheemcee, JESUS,if he were to make a Broadway appearance, would certainly become a "legend."
JESUS TO BROADWAY!
(Sorry, I couldn't help myself.)
#16re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:22pmHehehe, I knew someone was going to do it.
thevolleyballer
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
#17re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:22pm
If they can be referenced with one name, they're legends. Ethel, Gwen, Chita, Liza... you get the idea.
This generation, I would be inclined to say Audra, Kristin, Idina (probably less so than others), Sutton, Nathan, Norbert, Raul.
#18re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:22pm
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.
thevolleyballer
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
#19re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:23pmRandy and Evi Quaid. :)
#20re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:23pmHAHA!
#21re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:26pmWhile 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.
-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)
outdamnwench
Featured Actor Joined: 6/3/07
#22re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:27pm
Yeah, two show really doesn't constitute legendary status.
#23re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:30pm
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.
-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)
#24re: Broadway Legends of this Generation???? (future broadway legends)
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:31pm
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....
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