Greatest Female Character

[Katurian2]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 9:32pm

Who do you believe is the greatest female character ever written for a Broadway stage?

[Overthemoon6]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 9:34pm

Fanny Brice.

[broadwaygiant19122]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 9:34pm

Mamma Rose.

[Katurian2]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 9:38pm

Mamma Rose has my vote

[NYC4Life]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 9:42pm

Fanny Brice

[jasonf]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 9:42pm

Mamma Rose was the first that popped into my head...followed very closely by Mrs. Lovett after I wrote that phrase.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 9:46pm

Edna Turnblad

[wishinguweresomehow]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 9:48pm

I think top three:

Fanny Brice
Mrs. Lovett
Christine(just because Im a phantom-aholic)

~Meg~

[BwayBaby18]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 9:48pm

Momma Rose
Fanny Brice


and just to be a dick, Elphaba

[LaVieHilary]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 9:48pm

I was going to say Mama Rose before I saw other people's so now I feel all unoriginal saying it, but yes Mama Rose I believe is the greatest character to play

[Overthemoon6]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 9:51pm

Yes, I'll be unoriginal, too, and say that Mama Rose is a great role.

[Roninjoey]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 9:57pm

Elphaba, duh, with Maureen from RENT in close second. Basically any role Idina Menzel played.

[TheaterAddict7652]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 9:57pm

I wouldn't say that there is one character who is THE greatest, but there definatly are a few that are great:

Mama Rose
Mrs. Lovett
Margaret Johnson
Fanny Brice
Charity
Roxie Hart
Velma Kelly
Anita
Lola
Effie Melody White
Elphaba (no, I don't think that she's "the greatest", but I think she's one of the better female characters in modern musical theater...)

[LaVieHilary]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 10:00pm

I agree, Velma Kelly is an incredible role.

[Roninjoey]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 10:12pm

TheaterAddict, it's okay. You don't have to make excuses. Elphaba is clearly the greatest female character in the history of musical theatre (nay, quite possibly in the history of literature as we know it). Every other Greatest Female Character in Theatre list we've had this week has proven the same, and if you look back at the numerous similiar threads from the past month, you'll find they all come to prove that Elphaba is the greatest. While Mama Rose comes close at times with some generous nods to Mrs. Lovett (but only when Patti plays her), Elphaba always wins. I finally feel comfortable enough to admit the truth, which I realize now I have always known but been to scared to recognize. Excuse me while I change my nickname to ElphabaRulz. I hope it isn't taken.

[dotmarie]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 10:20pm

I love the Baker's Wife from Into the Woods.

[BwayLeadman]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 10:23pm

Mama Rose

[ljay889]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 10:25pm

Momma Rose
Mrs. Lovett

From Dance Musicals
- Velma Kelly. Probally one of the most demanding female dance roles in the heatre.


- Sally Bowles Updated On: 2/7/06 at 10:25 PM

[JesstifyMyLove]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 10:27pm

The Witch- Into the woods
Mamma Rose
Ruth- Pirates

[children&art]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 10:28pm

Mama Rose or Sally Bowles

[Unknown User]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 10:36pm

Eliza Doolittle

[BrightEyedInNYC]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 10:38pm

Norma Desmond-Sunset Boulevard
Jen-John and Jen
Witch and Baker's Wife-Into the Woods
and too be incredibly original-Mamma Rose...lol

hey, and don't forget Dolly Levi-Hello, Dolly!

[zippyjen]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 10:41pm

not the greatest as in well known but i love Queenie from the wild party.
as for well known-
sally bowles
mama rose
eliza dollittle
maria from tsom

[Chrysanthemum62001]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 10:49pm

Mrs. Lovett

[TheaterAddict7652]

Posted: 2/7/06 at 10:52pm

zippyjen, Queenie is one of my favorites too! I also love Cathy Hiatt from TL5Y