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#26

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 4:51pm

I don't know if Norbert Leo Butz has been mentioned. Such an amazing dancer. His voice is alright but his acting is good too. I've seen him on "Law and Order". Very believable!
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#27

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 4:52pm

I sort of think of Michael Baresse as a triple threat - he dances amazingly, has a nice singing voice and can act - thats not a combination that comes along all that frequently.
"I don't really get the ending,all i can go with is when after several months,Judith saw Pat sang,and later she kissed him on the toilet,after that the story back to where Pat went down from the stage after he'd sung,and he went to the italian lady.I just don't get it,what Judith exatcly meant when he kissed Pat that she had seen,and did Pat end up together with The Italian Lady?Please help me,thank u very much!" Quote from someone on IMDB in reference to a movie he/she didn't understand. Such grammar!
#29

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 4:55pm

Norbert is not what I would consider a triple threat.

Yes, Michael is fabulous. I love, love, love him! He is indeed a true triple threat. Not to mention the fact that...oh, well, never mind! re: Who would you consider a triple threat?
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#30

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 4:55pm

Harry Groener. Simply magnificent in CRAZY FOR YOU.
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#31

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 4:56pm

The sad truth is that most true "triple threats" get stuck in the chorus and can't get out. Most leads aren't triple threats, but manage to sell their performances to an audience better than chorus performers. That's what ultimately makes them stand out.

I think Norbert Leo Butz comes across as a triple threat who is also a leading man these days. But if you match his dancing up against chorus boys, he'd lose. But you add in his voice, his acting, his personality... along with his dancing... and you've got a triple threat. The same could go for Bernadette Peters. Although she hasn't danced much in years, she used to be one heck of hoofer.

She's wrong for Gabey, though. re: Who would you consider a triple threat?
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#32

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 4:58pm

I don't really like Bernadette Peters' voice...I mean, it's unique. Very hard to fit in a variety of roles. However, just her entire PERFORMANCE is not a force to take lightly. I haven't seen her dance, but I consider Bernadette's voice her "weaker" attribute of the three.
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#33

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 4:58pm

In his day, Tommy Tune was a wonderful singer/dancer/actor. After his injury I don't know if he can still dance
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#37

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 5:03pm

I'd forgotten about Harry Groener - really amazing in Crazy for You, I agree.
"I don't really get the ending,all i can go with is when after several months,Judith saw Pat sang,and later she kissed him on the toilet,after that the story back to where Pat went down from the stage after he'd sung,and he went to the italian lady.I just don't get it,what Judith exatcly meant when he kissed Pat that she had seen,and did Pat end up together with The Italian Lady?Please help me,thank u very much!" Quote from someone on IMDB in reference to a movie he/she didn't understand. Such grammar!
#38

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 5:04pm

I agree about the "voice" comment. Most triple threats that either work steadily in leading roles or are big stars are primarily actor/dancers with decent or acceptible voices. They're not amazing singers usually. Case in point: Fred & Ginger, Gene Kelly, Gwen Verdon, Reinking, Ziemba. None of them have the vocal prowess of Streisand, LuPone, Garland, Sinatra, Alfred Drake, etc.
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#39

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 5:04pm

"The sad truth is that most true "triple threats" get stuck in the chorus and can't get out. Most leads aren't triple threats, but manage to sell their performances to an audience better than chorus performers. That's what ultimately makes them stand out."~best12bars

AMEN! Ya know, when I go through my list of triple threats in my head I constantly come up with names like Mary Ann Lamb, Caitlin Carter, Rocker Verastique and Jimmy Borstleman, etc., (yes, I know that they are all in the original CHICAGO revival cast and that is not why I am listing them). It is always the ones in the ensemble. It is performers like them that are equally talented across the board in all three disciplines. Can't beat a killer gypsy that is for damn sure!
"For me, THEATRE is an anticipation, an artistic rush, an emotional banquet, a jubilant appreciation, and an exit hopeful of clearer thought and better worlds." ~ an anonymous traveler with Robert Burns
#40

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 5:05pm

I know this was posts ago. But Ann could most definitely sing. Her singing is quite good in ANNIE. And I've only heard clips of GOODTIME and she sounded really good. I can't seem to find that CR - I wan't it so bad.

I agree most triple threats are in the ensembles. Michelle DeJean from CHICAGO is one f&(king amazing triple threat. She understudied Roxie, and now is going to play it full time on the tour. The girl is fabulous dancer, she has a great voice, and has wonderful acting skills.

And I really don't know if Norbert can qualify as a triple threat. Come on now, could he handle the dancing in ensemble shows like CHICAGO, Chorus Line etc? Lol sorry don't think so. He's a fantastic singer and actor though.
#41

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 5:13pm

I know you can't seem to find a post these days without someone mentioning Michael Arden (no matter how unrelated the topic is), but when this Tharp/Dylan thing comes out we might have a new triple threat on our hands, that is unless he just does the singing 'Movin Out' style.
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#42

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 5:14pm

yes, yes, yes hushpuppie! Tommy Tune is/or was? a triple threat, PLUS he directed and choreographed shows.

When the hell is he coming back to the boards, by the way? Anyone out there have any scoop?
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#44

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 5:16pm

Ruthie Henshall is surely a triple threat? Is John Barrowman a triple threat? Is his voice is pretty good and his acting was better than i expected on Dr Who... never seen him dance though!
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#46

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 5:37pm

Of the "younger" generation, certainly Raúl. Brilliant actor, stunning voice, and apparently quite the little dancer! I knew he *could* dance, I just didn't realize he was quite so agile. Snaps to him, though - doesn't look easy.
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#47

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 5:37pm

Talented or not, people like Norbert Leo Butz, Raul Esparza, Michael Arden and Matthew Morrisson are NOT triple threats. They may move well, but they aren't dancers. You could never put them in FOSSE or 42nd STREET or A CHORUS LINE.

People like Michael Beresse, Jack Noseworthy, Shonn Wiley, Brad Anderson, David Elder...these are triple threats. They sing as well as they act as well as they dance.

Updated On: 7/27/05 at 05:37 PM

#48

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 5:39pm

Have you seen clips/actually seen him do anything in Chitty, Michael Bennett? If you haven't...you will be proved wrong immediately.
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#49

re: Who would you consider a triple threat?

Posted: 7/27/05 at 5:40pm

I can't think of any male triple threats (shows how few good roles there are for that type of performer). I agree, I love Norbert but could he do Chicago (maybe he could, or has, but I can't imagine it)? But then could any of the Chicago male ensemble pull off 'Great Big Stuff'?

In all of the shows I have seen, whenever there is a big dance break, most of the lead roles kinda move backstage to let the chorus do their dancing thing.

I just got back from Spamalot (VERY pleasantly surprised...) and thought Christian Borle was a pretty good singer, actor and dancer. Although not really an AMAZING singer, just good.
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