Ya Gotta LOVE Michael Ball!!!!!!
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Affable and handsome...or evil and roly-poly - it's Michael Ball forever
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BREAK A LEG, Mr. Ball!
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I am very excited to finally see him live in Woman In White. I first noticed him on my Les Miz 10th Anniv. DVD and he just amazed me, I can't listen to anyone else sing "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables." Then I saw him sing among other things "Losing My Mind" on the Hey Mr. Producer! video tape, again outstanding. But he totally won me over on the Andrew Lloyd Webber Celebration tape, with rousing renditions of "All I Ask Of You," "Gesthmane," "Vaults of Heaven," and "Love Changes Everything." What a talent. I don't think many theatre actors today can compare w/ his vocal talent...and I adore most theatre actors' voices.
he is such a great singer!
Broadway Star Joined: 6/3/03
I have to agree with everything. Can't wait to see WIW. I loved him in Patience. Besides having a great voice, he is turning into a very good character actor.
I just have to say, he's got the greatest ass too!!! Sorry, but Honest!!
You know there is a UK theatre message board where chat of Michael Ball is banned!
Nice to see it alive and well here though. He may be cheese personified but he is talented cheese and a wonderful voice.
And great Ass!!!
Swing Joined: 10/28/05
As far as I'm concerned Michael Ball is " Simply The Best".
Welcome back to Broadway Michael - Break A leg.
Featured Actor Joined: 9/8/03
Fabulous singer, wonderful actor and just an all around great guy...break a leg Michael...we love ya!
Oh, Michael Ball. Such talent. Hope to keep seeing him over here. And yes, jimmirae, he has very nice assets.
Understudy Joined: 7/30/05
Michael Ball makes me swoon. I have been a fan since I first heard the cast recording to Aspects of Love. He is super talented and such a hottie! So glad he is back on Broadway...too bad he is in a fat suit though!
I love Michael Ball! Even in the WIW suit, he'll still always be Marius to me!
Understudy Joined: 5/16/05
Give the guy some dignity! We are very lucky to have him on our shores again!!!! Even though he is blessed with wonderful physical attributes you won't be seeing them in WIW!!! His acting abilities really shine through! ...and that VOICE!! Welcome back to Broadway Michael!!!! Everyone one needs to see this performance!! It just doesn't get much better!!!
He came into my life, so to speak, via the London Production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and I've been a fan ever since. His singing has moved me to tears. His performance as Bunthorne showed me just how well he can handle comedy, and his portrayal of Fosco gave me shivers up my spine.
I wish Michael and the WiW cast all the best for Thursday.
Broadway Star Joined: 6/3/03
I forgot to mention in my previous post that I observed him with his fans during his tenure in "Patience". He was kind and generous with everyone. The oldest and the youngest. And after chatting with members of that cast, I found that he was a team player and fun to work with. Glad you are back, Michael.
Count me in as a big supporter!!
Had tickets to this Wednesday's matinee and am SO disappointed I won't be going -- since it was cancelled!!!
I will try my luck again on December 17th.
Maybe I will see some of you there!
ooo, a love thread...
Can you feel the love tonight???
Well, I wish Michael absolutely all the best. Thrilled to have him back on Broadway. He's one of my favourite performers of all time and has a beautiful voice and marvellous personality.
No need to mention he's gorgeous, is there??
Break a leg, Michael! I love your ~deliciously dastardly~ Count Fosco!
Swing Joined: 10/29/05
He's got a great voice, and is excellent as Fosco - I can't even imagine Michael Crawford in that role.
Break a leg Michael!
Keep the rats in line!
He had me the moment I saw him in Aspects of Love
I LOVE Michael Ball! his voice is gorgeous. So excited that he's in the Woman in White. Love Maria Friedman, too.
Ahhhhhhh...I've loved Michael Ball devotedly since I was but a child. Les Miserables, Aspects, what more could a girl want? He's such an amazing performer. He radiates charm and charisma and you can't help but watch, slack-jawed, as he performs, and I've yet to see him perform live! I can't imagine the delight a live experience will produce! =)
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/04
Oh, there is so much to say about this mans talent, charm, generosity, and appeal! I heart him.
I would love to see him and Raúl Esparza perform a duet together. THAT would be incredible.
I have to wholeheartedly agree with all of you. No one can sing Enpty chairs like him. I love Aspects simply because you get hear Micheal's amazingly beautiful voice. I also saw the ALW celebration with him singing. bought it simply to have Micheal's version of Gethsemene. truly amazing talent! (and very good looking of course)
When I have heard him sing, he sounds amazing. He has a beautiful voice!!! I already got my tickets for WIW, and I know that that will make me a huge fan!!!!
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