#26
Posted: 5/12/04 at 6:17pm
Nathan Lane - Guys and Dolls, Forum, Producers. There is just no better male comic performer in musical theatre.
Zero Mostel - Brought "larger than life" to new levels. Inimitable performaces in Fiddler, Forum and Rhinoceros. The Producers film. Fearless comedian.
Howard McGillin - I am in love with Howard's voice. What a dream Phantom and the most beatifully sing Billy in Anything Goes ever. He was also a first rate replacement in Spiderwoman.
Robert Preston - what charisma and presence. While not the greatest singer, per se, an amzing story teller. Unbelievable in Music Man, I Do I Do and Mack and Mabel. Also shines in the Victor/Victoria film. Thank God his Harold Hill was preserved on Film.
Of the "newer" guys, I am quite fond of Gavin Creel.
Zero Mostel - Brought "larger than life" to new levels. Inimitable performaces in Fiddler, Forum and Rhinoceros. The Producers film. Fearless comedian.
Howard McGillin - I am in love with Howard's voice. What a dream Phantom and the most beatifully sing Billy in Anything Goes ever. He was also a first rate replacement in Spiderwoman.
Robert Preston - what charisma and presence. While not the greatest singer, per se, an amzing story teller. Unbelievable in Music Man, I Do I Do and Mack and Mabel. Also shines in the Victor/Victoria film. Thank God his Harold Hill was preserved on Film.
Of the "newer" guys, I am quite fond of Gavin Creel.
Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward.
Carol Channing
