Harvey Fierstein Opinions

What's cool about him is that he was able to carve out his own niche in theatre. He has a very specific personality and style (and voice of course) and I think he's done great work with writing and he's a terrific actor. He isn't a singer, but somehow he still seems to make it work.

I think he's a great oerson. If only there were more oeople like him!

His speaking voice is very distinctive and easily recognizable for those who know theatre. I've grown to admire his speaking voice. However, whenever I hear anything from "Hairspray" on Sirius XM on Broadway, I consider this a warning that Harvey might begin "singing." Hearing him "sing" is sheer torture.

Dame just wondering why do you say they are horrid

I love him. Sure, his voice may be kind of annoying, but I love the book for newsies and kinky boots

I love Harvey the performer, and that includes his singing. He was a delight when he stepped into the last La Cage revival and his Edna will forever crack me up.

I agree with others about his book writing skills, except I really enjoyed his book for A Catered Affair, which I think is one of the more underrated musicals of the past decade or so. His singing of "Immediate Family" was a highlight.

Casa Valentina was so-so and Kinky Boots and Newsies both had major book issues.

Would love to see him back on stage again soon.

Jabere said: "Why did Kinky and Le Cage win best book then

Kinky Boots did not win Best Book, Matilda did. Although I think the book for Kinky Boots is great, especially some of the act 2 scenes.

I don't think he is the best writer, though TORCH SONG TRILOGY is the kind of play I think about often, even as I don't consider it an exemplary piece of writing. His acting is not rangy but it doesn't need to be, he comes from the school of musical theatre acting based on a personality, much like some of the greats like Elaine Stritch and Ethel Merman. It's a shame because I think that's a kind of acting that's become highly underappreciated in the age when people with generic, safe voices are much more privileged over those with unique skills. He certainly can sell the truth of a song and dialogue like the best of them.

I agree with others about his book writing skills, except I really enjoyed his book for A Catered Affair, which I think is one of the more underrated musicals of the past decade or so. His singing of "Immediate Family" was a highlight.

I'm so happy to read that someone else like A Catered Affair. I actually loved that play and was disappointed that it didn't receive a better response from audiences. I love Harvey as a performer and a writer. I also enjoyed Casa Valentina very much.

Would love to see him back on stage again soon.

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when i moved to NYC in 1982, one of the first Broadway shows i saw was TORCH SONG TRILOGY...with all the original cast, and Harvey became a hero to me...such a talented Gay, Jewish man and here i was watching his hit Broadway play...it made me feel i was in the right city at the right time...even though the plague would get worse during my years in NYC, i was still this proud Gay Jewish man because of Harvey!...

(side-bar...when i saw HAIRSPRAY i waited at the stage door to get Harvey's autograph and when he signed my Paybill i mentioned to him that i loved him in INDEPENDENCE DAY!...he looked at me rather queerly and said thanks!...loved that moment!)

He seems to me like the type of person you'd want to have as a friend...warm, big hearted, funny.

His voice is a huge part of what makes him Harvey. Much to my surprise, I have always enjoyed his singing...it has character, has been reasonable for the characters he has played, and he has always stayed on key.

Harvey is not going to write the libretto for the sequel to Sweeney Todd. To me, his script for Kinky Boots is perfect for the show and it's intentions: to entertain and to broaden perspectives through an easy entertainment. Re Torch Song, I haven't seen it in 30 years, but it was daring then and STILL managed to be warm and fuzzy, just like the bunny slippers. A Catered Affair was also very well written and much under appreciated.

Living in Florida these days and usually only getting to the city twice a year, I didn't see Casa Valentino yet, but have no doubt that I will one of these days.

I personally hated everything about Newsies, but I don't blame him...I mainly blame the director and choreographer for staging every number the same...big and bombastic.

To me, he is one of the joys or Broadway and deserves every career achievement award he will eventually receive.

Updated On: 10/19/15 at 11:52 AM