If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
#0If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/24/06 at 10:17pm
...a one-(wo)man show in the style of ELAINE STRITCH AT LIBERTY: an autobiographical show with songs and reminences. EDIT: Adding an age limit: at least 50 years old.
I pick Julie Andrews. We all know her chords are gone because of the surgery, but even if she sounds bad and off-key, would anyone really care? It's Julie f*cking Andrews!!
--Aristotle
#1re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/24/06 at 10:20pmI don't know if I would say she should do a woman one retrospective like Elaine, Chita or Bea, but in terms of Broadway singers who should most do a club gig, I'd say Donna Murphy. She's probably also most deserving of a solo cd.
gustof777
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/8/04
#2re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/24/06 at 10:21pm
Audra McDonald...haven't seen her in concert yet (*hides in the corner in shame) maybe hers are like this...hopefully one day I'll find out.
Michael Arden
Steven Pasquale
Julia Murney
Sherie Rene Scott I bet would be a lot of fun too
#3re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 10:22pm
I know Kristin Chenoweth does a lot of concert's but I always wish she would do a one woman show. 
Updated On: 7/24/06 at 10:22 PM
FoscasBohemianDream
Broadway Star Joined: 1/20/06
#4re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 10:24pm
If she were still alive, I'd have loved to see a one-woman show with Anita Morris. She'd have a lot of stories to tell about Seesaw (it'd be nice to know more about the Grove Dale v. Michael Bennett issue, especially since she was Dale's wife), and she could've told so many stories about working with Tommy Tune, Raul Julia, and the women of Nine. OK, well, we can't revive Ms.Morris so I'd pay to see the one-woman shows of Carole Bishop, Priscilla Lopez, Bernadette Peters, and Ann Reinking.
EDIT: A one-woman show with Donna Murphy would be ideal as well. And Tommy Tune has done some before but he should definitely come back to Broadway with his own show a la Stritch.
Updated On: 7/24/06 at 10:24 PM
#5re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 10:26pmI second the Julie Andrews idea!
#6re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 10:31pmGwen Verdon. Shame she's gone. Far more worthy of a one woman show that most of these people.
FoscasBohemianDream
Broadway Star Joined: 1/20/06
#7re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 10:34pm
I agree about Gwen Verdon, however, probably the only person alive who can tell the most captivating stories about her and Mr.Fosse is Ann Reinking. That's why I'd like her to do a show like At Liberty.
Also, add Liliane Montevecchi to my list.
myManCape
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/26/05
#8re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 10:40pmBrian Stokes Mitchell > I know he did Love/Life A Life in Song but that was only 8 preformances. I hope he brings it back.
#9re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 10:42pmMary Testa. Case closed.
#10re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 10:45pmanother good one, granted she already did one, but tracy ullman's one well sort of one woman show on dvd is awesome
#11re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 10:49pm
Kristin Chenoweth? Michael Arden? Audra Macdonald? Are you kidding me? THEY ARE TOO YOUNG!!
I'm now setting a limit. They must be at least 50 years old - which is still young.
--Aristotle
gustof777
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/8/04
#12re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 10:53pm
sorry I was thinking more off broadway/cabaret one (wo)man show not really a Stritch kind of reminisce show my bad I just saw one person show.
Angela Lansbury maybe?
*It's McDonald btw like the fast food joint
BroadwayGirl107
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/03
#13re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 10:58pmHands down, Idina Menzel. Her concerts are a great mix of cabaret and rock music, and they never fail to make me cry and laugh multiple times. Despite the fact that she's rather young, she has a lot of great stories to tell and a lot of brilliant music to play. I wish she would bring her show to NY for a short run.
CurtainUp
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/9/04
#14re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 11:01pmI would KILL to see Lansbury. And then put my victims into pies. What about Carol Channing? She's quite the marvelous presence.
#15re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 11:01pm
God, give Idina another 20/30 years before a show.
As of now her show would consist of
I made my debut in Rent, lost the Tony
Made an album, got dropped from the label
Did Aida
Then did Wicked! Won a Tony, and a bunch of screaming fans
Reprised the role in London
Now working on my new album
Please.
#16re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 11:06pm
"I'm now setting a limit. They must be at least 50 years old - which is still young."
Are we talking about a one person show where someone recounts their life story on stage a la Elaine Stritch and Chita Rivera, or a simple concert-like act where a performer sings a few songs and tells a story or two? There's a BIG difference.
Either way, Mary Testa is 51, so my choice stands.
#17re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 11:06pmI want to see Bernadette Peters do a one woman show.
I<3bway
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/14/06
#18re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 11:09pmI'd like to see Adam Pascal do a one man show. He has such an awesome voice.
#19re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 11:11pm
I think we're talking about a solo show where a LEGENDARY performer shares stories from their amazing career, and performs numbers from their shows. Like Elaine and Chita.
Not just a concert with stories. Menzel and the others is fine for that.
gustof777
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/8/04
#20re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 11:11pmTesta would be amazing AC126748 and can I say for 51 she looks DAMN good!
i*heart*fame
Broadway Star Joined: 9/15/04
#21re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 11:12pm
Joe Brooks 
#22re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 11:15pm
You know FoscaDream, that would be amazing for Reinking to have her own show. Since she is such a VERY VERY VERY close living link to Fosse & Verdon. She also has had quite an accomplished career, in performing, choreographing/directing, movies, etc.
BUT sadly, I just don't think she would be a draw for many people to see.
I personally would love for her to perform in some more shows, and then several years down the road work on her own show.
Updated On: 7/24/06 at 11:15 PM
I<3bway
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/14/06
#23re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 11:18pm
Hey just saying what my YOUNGER choice would be. Anyways, I still like him.
As for older, I really would have to say Donna McKechnie or Ben Vereen.
Updated On: 7/24/06 at 11:18 PM
BroadwayGirl107
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/03
#24re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/24/06 at 11:46pm
As usual, the expected obnoxious "holier than thou" comment from ljay, who wouldn't have a clue as to what Idina Menzel's show would consist of since he's never seen it. I HAVE seen it, and happen to love it, and wish she would bring it to NY for a few performances.
If you're talking about something like what Chita did recently; no, it's nothing like that. But it's a bit too far removed from a simple concert, so I thought I'd mention it.
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