In light of Carolee's recent booting from Broadway Star Survivor (thanks a lot!), I wanted to post an appreciation thread for one of Broadways brightest, most Versatile performers. We love you Carolee!!!
I loved her in Mamma Mia. She can transform almost anything into art.
I just bought 2 of the Jay Musicality cds (Sondheim/Kander and Ebb), just for Carolee. She does great versions of Broadway Baby and Cabaret.
Updated On: 4/19/05 at 04:13 PM
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. I love Carolee - a recent convert!! I must say, "Anytime" moved me to tears as well.... And her version of "Broadway Baby" is amazing! I was able to see her live in Mamma Mia about a month ago, and she was absolutely fantastic - her energy on stage is simply something to behold.
Not to mention, she is a total sweetheart....She is not only a gifted performer, but a genuinely nice person, which makes it even better.
"Years from now, when you talk about this - And you will - Be kind. "
Really? Cool. I was worried it would be the opposite, as I have this fear of my heros turning out to be raving bitches. Maybe I'll go to the stage door after Mamma Mia, one day when I'm in town.
I've never had a performer affect me emotionally as much as her. Updated On: 4/19/05 at 04:30 PM
Carolee is apparently an ABSOLUTE sweetheart (this coming from the mouth of an asst. MD on one of her shows). Everyone loves her. Adding up that pretty face, those gorgeous, emotional pipes...well, what a package. Hard not to love her! She's up there with my favorite non-diva divas!
I have only had the chance to see her once, in a production of "The King and I" at the Papermill. She was absolutely fabulous! I'd love to see her perform again!
"Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one."
-Stella Adler
Do people go to the stage door if they haven't seen the show that night? Is that considered rude? I'm not going to see Mamma Mia again when I come in May but would love to say hi to Carolee.
I'm sure you saved your playbill from when you saw the show. Bring it with you and act like you just caught a performance. Bwaysinger makes some good points, as well.
Good idea. I always read about the Wicked people going to the stage door constantly, even when they don't see the show that night, and I always thought that was a bit rude. But I'm not really going to stalk her--yet...