Female broadway performers who belt and sing soprano? — Page 2

I recently saw a production of "Throughly Modern Millie" and the Millie was a beautiful soprano singer, but she couldn't/didn't belt at all, and there were times that she needed to!

Anyways, I could really see the importance of having a good mix of the two.

She has never been on Broadway, but the master of switching from amazing belt to powerful soprano is gospel singer Sandi Patty, who is also Kristin Chenoweth's idol (Kristin emulates Sandi in almost all of her singing).

Sandi truly has an astounding belt and high soprano--it is unbelievable.

Although never on Broadway, if you are in Indianapolis this spring--Sandi is giving a series of Broadway songs concerts. Here is the press release:

Sandi does Broadway - in Indy! Tickets on sale 7/31/06!
For more than a decade, Sandi Patty has thrilled Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra audiences with songs of inspiration, patriotic standards and beloved holiday favorites. Now it’s her turn to take on the greatest roles on Broadway. Join Jack Everly, Sandi and the Indianapolis Orchestra in a celebration of the spectacular music of Broadway’s Leading Ladies, including selections from unforgettable hits like Showboat, Carousel, Oliver! and more. This is a "not to be missed event" held in the beautiful Hilbert Circle theatre in downtown Indianapolis.There will be 4 shows to chose from beginning March 09 -11, 2007. For more information or to order tickets: visit http://www.indianapolissymphony.org/ or call 317.639.4300 or 1.800.366.8457 (Outside Central Indiana) Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm or fax an order form to 317.236.4900

Emily Skinner, while mostly known for her unbelievable soul-shaking belt, also has a very, very pretty head voice, which you can hear on "A Christmas Carol" and several selections from her solo CD.

Alice Ripley also has quite a lovely soprano voice (when she chooses not to scream in it...) in addition to her belt.

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I am blowed away by Ramona Keller's high soprano, she was in "Brooklyn" as Paradice and the top harmonies in Caroline or Change. Her placement is great! I also love Virgina Woodruff from "All Shook Up" and now she is in "The Color Purple" that girl has amazing range as well.

donna lynne champlin and diana dimarzio are terrific when it come to this.

I think the original question has gotten skewed. BEcause many of these names shouldn't be here. People belt and sing soprano...Bernedette Peters, Alice Ripley...really? SHe's not a soprano. Singing a random F or G doesn't really count. Neither does belting high. a Soprano is a vocal timbre or color., not a range.

I think people like Kristin, Audra, Kelli, Judy Kaye, Marin Mazzie are more soprano types who have great belts

Florence Henderson?! When was she on Broadway?

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Florence has been on Broadway, but not for a very long time

Ruthie Henshall
and
Donna McKechnie

for sure

Does Audra really belt? I know she has some strong low notes, but it always seems like she uses more of a classical placement not really a belt sound/placement.

Christine Ebersole has a tremendous range still.

Also, I think some newer actresses who belt and sing soprano are Kristin Chenoweth (I know she's not really new)
Does Lauren Molina fit? (I think so)
Laura Benanti (?)

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