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#26

re: 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.

#27

re: 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

#28

re: 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

RIP Natasha Richardson. ~You were a light on this earth ~

#29

VILANCH. 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

#30

If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?

Posted: 7/25/06 at 2:01am

Brian Bedford

#31

If 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.

"I never had theatre producers run after me. Some people want to make more Broadway shows out of movies. But Elliot and I aren't going to do Batman: The Musical." - Julie Taymor 1999

#32

If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?

Posted: 7/25/06 at 2:12am

I'd like to see Eddie Izzard give it a shot.

#33

If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?

Posted: 7/25/06 at 3:29am

I 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.

PEACE.

#34

If 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

#35

If 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

#36

If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?

Posted: 7/25/06 at 8:19am

Julie 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?

"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson

#37

If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?

Posted: 7/25/06 at 9:09am

I 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.

#38

If 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.

"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal "I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello

#39

If 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...

#40

If 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!

PEACE.

#41

If 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!

Happy...Everything! Kaye Thompson

#42

If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?

Posted: 7/25/06 at 5:59pm

i 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.

#43

If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?

Posted: 7/25/06 at 6:02pm

Completly depends on the show, but I have to agree with Julie Andrews

The bushes of Tex were nervous recks because their son was dim, But look what happened to him~Dirrty Rotten Scoundrels~all about Ruprecht They say the thoughtful musicals dead on broadway~forbiden broadway : SVU~The crime scene Never say never, there's always one more person you can hit up~avenue Q.~the money song Life sucks, get a pacifyer~my own saying

#44

If 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.

"Don't thank your parents, if you were raised in a nurturing environment you wouldnt be in show business"--Conan O'Brien at the 2006 Emmy Awards

#45

If 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?

"You know, a little orphan girl once told me that the sun would come out tomorrow. Her adopted father was a powerful billionaire, so I supressed the urge to laugh in her face. But now, by gum, I think she might have been on to something!" --Reefer Madness

#46

If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?

Posted: 7/25/06 at 8:08pm

well, the reason why i personally dislike idina menzel is because her voice bothers me.

Updated On: 7/25/06 at 08:08 PM

#47

If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?

Posted: 7/25/06 at 8:21pm

Eden 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.

#48

If 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.

#49

If you could pick ONE performer to do a one-(wo)man show, who would it be?

Posted: 7/25/06 at 10:13pm

Come 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.

"Have they come yet?"

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