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Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
chellie
Stand-by Joined: 6/7/10
#25Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/29/10 at 6:39pmAre you trying to be witty, or do you genuinely have a specific issue?
nomdeplume
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/05
#27Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/30/10 at 4:36pm
ABSolutely -- and also ABjectly ABStruse!
So, please exercise ABStinence.
"We have enough youth -- How about a Fountain of Smart?"
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Updated On: 10/30/10 at 04:36 PM
#28Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/30/10 at 10:16pm
" You can't really "see" stomach abs support the back, which is all they apparently do."
I don't know how serious this thread actually is......but :
The abs are a main component in singing technique. They help your breath support when the muscles contract, and you will always hear a voice teacher saying "keep your ab muscles engaged!!!" They can also help your posture from not sinking over, and collapsing the upper part of your body, cutting off half of your sound/acoustical potential/breath. Last time I checked, singing is pretty important if you want to be on Broadway (for musicals at least).
So really, don't be so hard on the abs. They're a lot more useful than, say, your appendix?
-There's the muddle in the middle. There's the puddle where the poodle did the piddle."
#29Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/31/10 at 12:13am
VERY necessary. VERY.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
Updated On: 10/31/10 at 12:13 AM
--Aristotle
#31Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/31/10 at 12:40amI don't understand the question either, but CapnHook answered it. (He just forgot Gavin.)
#32Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/31/10 at 12:41amIt's OK. Some people just don't understand. Me...I certainly do!
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#33Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/31/10 at 1:02am
Oh Cats, you know I got Gavey covered. :) 
This one is a bit sad so be prepared for the loss of chest hair... 
#34Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/31/10 at 1:10am
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#36Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/31/10 at 1:26amI've got Charlie's whole spread from that shoot if anyone wants it. lol.
IfYouCan
Stand-by Joined: 7/1/09
#38Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/31/10 at 2:00am
This one can be considered inappropriate:
http://yfrog.com/cbcharliegwilliam4j 
nomdeplume
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/05
#39Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/31/10 at 2:22am
Bruce Lee, my first crush.
Question for you physique experts out there. What do you call those little strips of muscle to the side of the chest, on top of the rib cage and close to the underarms?
I have always thought those fascinating. Boxer Manny Pacquiao has them, too.
Updated On: 10/31/10 at 02:22 AM
dramarama3
Stand-by Joined: 2/13/09
#40Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/31/10 at 3:39amWhy hasn't this thread been deleted?
Formerly 'dramarama2'
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#41Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/31/10 at 3:47am
They may not be NECESSARY, but they are appreciated.
I appreciated Joshua Henry's abs in Scottsboro Boys in many delightful ways. (The funny thing? As the show began, I actually thought--for a hot moment--that it was a shame NOT to see them again, having enjoyed them in AI earlier this year. Imagine my suprise when he took his shirt off! Yum.)
And why should the thread be deleted? It's silly but not offensive.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
nomdeplume
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/05
#42Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/31/10 at 3:52am
Well, my Bruce Lee photo got deleted. :'-(
Now it's back? Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Updated On: 10/31/10 at 03:52 AM
#43Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/31/10 at 4:13am
Well, my Bruce Lee photo got deleted. :'-(
No. It didn't.
But this:
http://64.19.142.11/www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chicago-eats-allergy-free/bruceleemyherojpg.png Goes no where. Take out the numbers and slash that are in front of the "www." part.
#44Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/31/10 at 9:50amNo, you don't need abs unless you're playing a part who has abs. In general, you have to be very fit to cope with a big role on Broadway, but abs are not necessery.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#45Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/31/10 at 10:03amTell that to Richard Griffiths. Nothing in shape about that man during both his London and American runs in Equus. While his performance was amazing....he could barely breathe after moving.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
TulitaPepsi
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/13/04
#46Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/31/10 at 4:25pmWe definitely need a LOT more unshaven torsos.
"Hurry up and get into your conga clothes - we've got to do something to save this show!"
nomdeplume
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/05
#47Do We Need Abs on Broadway?
Posted: 10/31/10 at 5:26pmAbsconded. Updated On: 10/31/10 at 05:26 PM
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