Cheno - what's the big deal? — Page 2

I like the way you think, SorryGrateful.

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I find it funny that you can say you didn't see any of the shows that were up for the '99 Tonys and say that Mary Testa should have won. Based on what? A psychic vision? There you discredit your whole post.

It's not that you're not allowed to have your opinion. You just don't sound very diplomatic as you're having your opinion and, while that's not a requirement, it helps a lot. Plus the whole "too classically trained" argument just sounds foolish.

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Wow... I think you are really misinterpreting here. The common thread through all of this is that we arent saying you are WRONG for having your opinion. What you are wrong about is being so down right MEAN about it. Think what you want, what we say wont stop you anyways but unless you know kristin personally you can NOT attack her personality or her size...that has to be the most foolish thing i have ever heard. And you know what they say, any publicity is good publicity so if your real goal is to shut kristin up than maybe you should just do so yourself! Opinons are what make the world go round and i think that everyon's are welcome, in fact isnt that what these boards are for? but this negative just rudeness is unwelcome.

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I like Cheno.

I think she is a little powder-keg of talent, and would happily watch her sing in about anything.

Not to mention John Raitt, Ezio Pinza, Alfred Drake. All of these people were trained classically looooong before the Kristin came around. Yet they're known as musical theatre legends.

I definately agree, there were many classically trained performers berfore Ms. Chenoweth but just pointing that out as a flaw is ridiculous. I enjoy the fact that she is so trained. We have many performers trained in musical thetare but this performer can also do opera. There is nothing wrong with a little extra training. PLus when we all go see a show we know that part of the cost of the ticket is going to someone who really took the time to prepare. She's been training since she was young, and it paid off. I consider myself lucky to have her talent around. And in reference to an earlier post - I also have my tickets for her concert on February 26th! I am extremely excited to hear this "squeaky mouse" that is "too classically trained" sing out of a "freakishly small body."

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As a child, I used to perform in local theatre group musicals. Every now and then they'd cast this one girl, Sarah, in the lead. Everyone would say, "That is sooooo political. They just cast her because her daddy paid for it." Or "It was PREcast." Please keep in mind that I was guilty of these sentiments as well.

Looking back, it was always the girls that weighed 250 pounds and the guys that were covered in acne that dared to question the casting. Some of those girls thought THEY should play Maria in the Sound of Music, or Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. The trashy people around them would encourage them by saying things like, "They'll cast whoever is best for the role-- it doesn't matter about anything else."

So, I spent countless hours as a young child sitting around eating Cheetos will the trashiest of people in the theatre green room talking bad about every talented, beautiful, or moderately ambitious person who walked through the door. We were jealous, at heart, but honestly just thought we deserved the same "fame." People are horrible judges of their own talent.

The sign of true talent is when you're able to recognize it in others. What's the big deal about Kristen? People like to see her. She's cute, her voice is great, and she is smart, funny, and enjoyable to watch. Let's not talk bad about people-- it makes us all look like we need a big bag of "Funnions" in our hands.

Children&Art is quickly becoming one of the most annoying posters here.

Why make a thread just to bash a performer? She has an incredible voice and singing range. And she is going to be in a ton of upcoming movies, so deal with it! Because soon she will be well known in movies, not just Bway.

This is becomming increasingly frusterating for me.... PLEASE READ THIS!!!!!!!! YOU ARE ENTITLED TO YOUR OPINION! THAT HAS BEEN STATED MULTIPLE TIMES! just not the WAY you went about saying it. I don't know how to explain it any plainer than that.

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She has a very distinct, gorgeous soprano voice. I find her to be sorely lacking in the acting department. Presence makes up for where she lacks there.

But really. That's not acting.

I take offense at the "freakishly small body" comment. I'm the same size as Kristin, so that was like a slap in the face to me. All my life I've been teased because I was short. I don't give a lick what you think of Kristin as a performer, but DO NOT attack her for her body type. It's very rude and hurtful. For your information, Judy Garland was also our height. Do you think she was freakishly small? I may be short by society's standards, but you are the one with the small mind.