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If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
FoscasBohemianDream
Broadway Star Joined: 1/20/06
#25re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/25/06 at 12:57am
BroadwayGirl, the original poster was talking about a one-(wo)man show where the actor has had an actual career with some longevity, merits, and yes enough drama to make the show interesting (I insist one of the reasons Chita's show failed was because it didn't have all the meaty theater gossip that Elaine Stritch's had). Like Ljay said, what would Idina Menzel show consist of? A couple of anecdotes about the few shows she has done and that's it. The people mentioned here are performers who have worked with some of the finest Broadway performers, directors, writers, choreographers, and producers, people who are a link to theater history, and I'm sorry to disappoint you but Menzel is hardly that.
And even if it was a cabaret act, I rather see someone like Donna Murphy, Mary Testa, or Sherie Rene Scott before Idina Menzel.
BroadwayGirl107
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/03
#26re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/25/06 at 1:08am
Yes, there was some grey area with the original question, and I see now her show wouldn't fit in the sense that I think the original post intended. It's far more of a personal show than one recounting professional experiences in now legendary classics. It was more his attitude that I took issue with.
Updated On: 7/25/06 at 01:08 AM
gustof777
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/8/04
#27re: If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it
Posted: 7/25/06 at 1:39am
I do have to say though Menzel puts on a hell of a show. She also is very personal and I think she's great. I'm not a big Wicked fan or anything but I'm a fan of her from her more SWIWS and love her solo stuff. She's a great performer and hope she does more after she's done in london
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#28VILANCH. VILANCH. VILANCH. ;-)
Posted: 7/25/06 at 1:50am
Bruce Vilanch-
The Edna Diaries.
Just kidding.
But, how about Betty Boop?
Written by Bruce Vilanch.
LOL.
Actually, I would see anything written by Vilanch.
A ONE MAN SHOW like Here's Bruce.
Westbeth needs to bring him back.
BRUCE VILANCH, DARLING.
Updated On: 7/25/06 at 01:50 AM
nomdeplume
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/05
#29If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 2:01amBrian Bedford
#30If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 2:10am
Angelia- It would be crazy interesting!!
and Eden and John Tartaglia because I think they are super sexy.
#31If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 2:12amI'd like to see Eddie Izzard give it a shot.
SueleenGay
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
#32If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 3:29amI really think Carol Burnett would be a huge hit. She has had an incredible life, both on and off the stage. Her stories would make a fine show.
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#33If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 8:07am
What would sell:
Bette Midler- The Divine One. The ticket sales would be incredible.
Madonna- First Person. Can you imagine the sales. Every Gay from all over the World would fly in. Just be prepared to sweat, no AIR CONDITIONING. 
MADONNA- I can see it now. Madonna broken out into every phase of her career:
Act 1- Like a Virgin
Act 2- Borderline
Act 3- Sex and Scary Chain phase
Act 4- Erotica
Updated On: 7/25/06 at 08:07 AM
#34If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 8:12am
Lisa Brescia
Jennifer Hope Wills
Kristin Chenoweth
#35If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 8:19amJulie Andrews, Angela Lansbury, and Carol Burnett may be too nice for the job. Stritch set the bar very high with 'At Liberty', and audiences will expect more than a Bea Arthur type show. How about Betty Buckley?
sharon1
Broadway Star Joined: 6/3/03
#36If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 9:09amI love Michael Ball's Alone Together from the Donmar. He did it again at the Royal Haymarket before he came over for Patience & WIW last year. I would love for him to bring it over here.
#37If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 10:33am
ELLEN GREENE!!!!!!!! She's so dynamic and vulnerable.
LINDA LAVIN!!!!!!!!! Brassy and classy.
TYNE DALY!!!!!!!!!!! She's got gumption.
ELAINE PAIGE!!!!!!!! A lady of the theatre.
UTE LEMPER!!!!!!!!!! Vampy diva deliciousness.
#38If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 5:13pm
I'd love to see Seth Rudetsky do something like this.
No doubt he'd have some fun stories of the divas to share...
SueleenGay
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
#39If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 5:33pm
Every Gay from all over the World would fly in.
Corester, what an absolutely pathetic stereotype you are reinforcing. How would you like it if someone said that "Every Jew from all over the world" would fly in to see Jackie Mason? First of all, you are assuming that every "gay" (when did that word become a noun?) is a Madonna fan and that they would all drop what they are doing to see her in a one woman show?
Secondly, I hate to be the one to break this to you, but, and are you sitting down?...Betty Boop is NOT A REAL PERSON!
#40If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 5:49pm
I'd love to see Seth Rudetsky do something like this.
No doubt he'd have some fun stories of the divas to share...
He did such a hilarious segment last night at the NYCLU's event about Barbara Striesand and Bea Arthur. It was hilarious!
Isabella2
Broadway Star Joined: 10/6/05
#41If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 5:59pmi think donna lynne champlin should. The woman is practically a comedic genius. If you saw her "finishing the hat" at ars novia you'd agree.
matt schneider
Broadway Star Joined: 7/3/06
#42If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 6:02pmCompletly depends on the show, but I have to agree with Julie Andrews
i*heart*fame
Broadway Star Joined: 9/15/04
#43If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 6:05pm
I'd love to see Barbra Streisand's impression of her life thus far.
bella cantato
Broadway Star Joined: 3/16/04
#44If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 6:59pm
Idina Menzel. The woman's HILARIOUS.
I know hating her is the cool thing to do these days, but I very much disagree.
"The people mentioned here are performers who have worked with some of the finest Broadway performers, directors, writers, choreographers, and producers, people who are a link to theater history, and I'm sorry to disappoint you but Menzel is hardly that."
HAHAHAHA. That's why Eden was mentioned and no one had a nasty post to say about that, right?
Isabella2
Broadway Star Joined: 10/6/05
#45If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 8:08pmwell, the reason why i personally dislike idina menzel is because her voice bothers me. Updated On: 7/25/06 at 08:08 PM
FoscasBohemianDream
Broadway Star Joined: 1/20/06
#46If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 8:21pmEden Espinoza, Lisa Brescia, Jenniffer Hope Wills, and Kristin Chenoweth don't qualify either. The original poster specified that the performer in question should be over fifty and that show should be in the style of At Liberty (probably you don't know about this show since it starred a woman who didn't have to wear green make up to become a theater legend, Ms.Elaine Stritch). Unfortunately, people like Menzel, Chenoweth, and Espinoza have just not had the experience and careers that some of the legends mentioned by some of us have. It's that simple.
BroadwayGirl107
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/03
#47If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 8:24pm
"probably you don't know about this show since it starred a woman who didn't have to wear green make up to become a theater legend, Ms.Elaine Stritch"
You're not elitist, arrogant, or judgemental at ALL. Nooo.
myManCape
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/26/05
#48If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?
Posted: 7/25/06 at 10:13pmCome on people! Brian Stokes. I dont think hes over 50, but hes had a career and Im sure he has stories. And in Love/Life he just sang. I think expanding Love/Life would be amazing.
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