Fave supporting characters

#1

Fave supporting characters

Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:24pm

So, while battling my random bout of imnsomia (sp) last night, I was listening to my OBCR of Les Miz, and found myself replaying "Master of the House" and "The Thenardier Waltz of Treachery." Both songs have been favorites, as with the Thenardier family (Ponine included) ever since I saw the show three years ago. Later on, I caught myself doing the same with Phantom's "Notes/Prima Donna"- I have always found Mess. Andre and Firmin and La Carlotta to be quite humorous.

So, who else here loves those slightly funny, always entertaining supporting characters that we always see on the Broadway stage?

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#2

re: Fave supporting characters

Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:27pm

Master of the House got me into Les Mis - so I owe them something!

I also love all the Disney Villains - Ursula, Scar, Jafar, etc!

They always have the best, most catchy tunes.

Actually, Poor Unfortunate Souls has a VERY similar opening tune to the opening of Master of the House!

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Updated On: 11/30/04 at 06:27 PM

#3

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:29pm

I saw Pacific Overtures and there were plenty of those.
There are many others but I can't remember, damn. I think about it.

#4

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:30pm

The Thenardier's are probably my favorite supporting cast members. Any of them. I adore them, and agree that their contribution to Les Miz is really marvelous! Plus, Eponine rips your heart out with "Own My Own", which is probably my favorite song ever from a musical.

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#5

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:30pm

Roger Elizabeth DeBris

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#6

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:31pm

I've always loved Carlotta too. I also love Collins and Angel in Rent.

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#7

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:32pm

Is Éponine a supporting character?

I always thought of her as a principle.

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#8

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:33pm

Roger DeBris and Carmen Ghia.

#9

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:33pm

yes definitely Roger Elizabeth DeBris from the Producers!!! right?

#10

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:35pm

Sancho Panza

#11

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:38pm

"Is Éponine a supporting character?

I always thought of her as a principle."

She has a larger part than her parents, tho. I still see her as supporting.

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"During this performance, please feel free to let your cell phones and pagers ring willy-nilly. However, do remember that there are heavily-armed knights on stage and you might well be dragged up and impaled." (Pre-curtain announcement at the new Broadway musical Monty Python's Spamalot)

#12

re: Fave supporting characters

Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:41pm

I played ponine in France. I was considered a principle not a supporting character. I think anyone with a solo song, solo in a company song (ie One Day More) and duet, and a lot of stage time, is more than a supporting character.

Like Motormouth Maybelle!

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#13

re: Fave supporting characters

Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:43pm

I agree, Eponine should be classified as a principal. Not only does she have one of the best solos, she also has one of the best duets (A Little Fall of Rain) and is a fairly large role. Les Miz is full of principals, isn't it?

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"What the hell happened to you? You look like a Make-A-Wish Kid. You know, I just knew you were gonna bring shame on this new family of ours, and it just figures you had to go make yourself over into some heroin-shootin skate board chic on the only day E! could interview you!" - Cherry Cherry, on her daughter Mary Cherry

#14

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:45pm

I think I just threw Ponine in my fave char. from Les Miz. I do recognize that she is a principle, and my fave characters just happen to be the whole family- where the Thernardiers considered supporting in your production? (btw, my brain refuse to work with me. Stupid finals)

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"During this performance, please feel free to let your cell phones and pagers ring willy-nilly. However, do remember that there are heavily-armed knights on stage and you might well be dragged up and impaled." (Pre-curtain announcement at the new Broadway musical Monty Python's Spamalot)

#15

re: Fave supporting characters

Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:46pm

Jean Valjean
Javert
Éponine
Marius
::shuttering:: Cosette
Enjolras
Fantine/Bullet Boy (as far as the actress goes)

Under them I would put:
Les Thénardiers
Gavroche
Grantaire
Joly
Combeferre
Etc.

Then I would say:
Fauchelevant
Bamatabois

Then:
Everyone else

I think I got everyone!

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#16

re: Fave supporting characters

Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:51pm

Ah. Thanks.

Quickie comment about the recording's "Master-" does Jennifer Butt's line delivery at the end (beginning with "Master and a half!") bug anyone else? I know it's a recording and all, but it just seems too overdone. The actress I saw (forgot name plus lost the program) did that whole part with a sarcastic tone, which seemed to fit better.

Signing off for now!

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"During this performance, please feel free to let your cell phones and pagers ring willy-nilly. However, do remember that there are heavily-armed knights on stage and you might well be dragged up and impaled." (Pre-curtain announcement at the new Broadway musical Monty Python's Spamalot)

#17

re: Fave supporting characters

Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:52pm

I dunno.

They all do it differently.

I like it!

Beedle Deedle Dee

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#18

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 7:02pm

Penny Lou Pingelton

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#19

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 7:09pm

How could I forget Carmen Ghia?

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#20

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 7:34pm

Nicely-Nicely Johnson~GUYS AND DOLLS
Hysterium~FORUM
King Pellinore~CAMELOT

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#21

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 7:36pm

Sally-You're A Good Man Charlie Brown
Lily-The Secret Garden

#22

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 7:49pm

Carlotta is cool, but Meg Giry is better. =)
Nessarose in Wicked
Morales in A Chorus Line (actually, pretty much all in A Chorus Line)
Winnie Tate and Tommy Keeler in AGYG

#23

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 7:52pm

Most definitely Anita from West Side Story.

Ah...

~Steven

#24

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 7:58pm

Recently saw the Fantastiks for the first time...Henry and Mortimer stole the show.

#25

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Posted: 11/30/04 at 8:27pm

Supporting roles do wonders in lightening up shows!

Roger and Carmen have to be my favorites...