Men you would consider triple threats? — Page 4

Someone could probably write an interesting women's studies paper about why the term triple threat seems to be traditionally applied more to women than men, even though it would be just as appropriate for them. "The semiotic implications of "threat" imply a danger to the dominant hegemony of the masculine identity construct in Western culture and by extension the theater environment...."

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Yes, I was just thinking Alan Cumming, too, and wondering what is he up to these days . . .

Threadjack: Threepenny Opera at Studio 54 this fall.

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James Brennan, who did the tours of ME AND MY GIRL and CRAZY FOR YOU (and was the Broadway replacement for Harry Groener), is a true triple threat. Quadruple, actually, because he also directs.

Gary Beach is another triple threat - though not a traditional leading man.

Updated On: 7/27/05 at 08:38 PM

Anne Reinking is a triple threat.

Plum: I would have trouble saying either way with any certainty, but the term "triple threat" definitely is applied more frequentley to women than men (and if my hypothetical academic paper is really Women's Studies, there's a certain mindset that comes with that). Maybe you're right and more women's roles demand all three skills than men's roles.

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Yes, Bert in Mary Poppins is a true triple threat role. Good suggestion, Mr Bennett. That must mean Gavin Lee (the current Bert in London) is a triple threat. In fact, now that I think of it, he exemplifies everything I imagine a triple threat to be. The role of Billy calls for a triple threat too, but whether children are masterful enough to be deemed triple threats even before their voice changes is another question.

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ZONEACE,

My kids have "Annie" on DVD--the one with Alan Cumming. (They're not allowed to have "the other one"!) Even if you HATE "Annie," you should see it for Alan Cumming's big number, "Easy Street." YES! He can dance!!!!

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When the Musical MARLOWE opened
One crtic said:
"Lisa Mordente" (Chita jr.) is a Triple Threat,
I just don't know which of her talent's is the most Threatening?"
that was nasty but kinda funny.
I think the days of the triple threat is gone.
In the Day Dick Van Dyke would be up there the Male category,
and I think in the younger Female Sutton is a great example.

"ZONEACE,

My kids have "Annie" on DVD--the one with Alan Cumming. (They're not allowed to have "the other one"!) Even if you HATE "Annie," you should see it for Alan Cumming's big number, "Easy Street." YES! He can dance!!!!"

May I as why they aren't allowed to have "the other one"?

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I like to see a Harold Hill that's a triple threat. Alas, we don't always get our wishes though.

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The thread started about males, so

Terrence Mann
Raul Esparza
Hugh Jackman
Kevin Cahoon
Matt Morrison

and most of the other performers from The Rocky Horror Show, male AND female. That's why so many of them frequently work Broadway and Off Broadway shows.

Although I didn't see the play, Terrence originated the role of Rum Tum Tugger in CATS, which took a bit of moving and agility to perform. Someone I know saw the play a few times and said Terrence stopped the show every night with his performance. The reviews were outstanding. Let's not forget his turn just a couple of years ago as Frank in ROCKY HORROR, which I did get to see a few times. While he had a few years on the rest of the cast, he did the role and did it well!!

Terry was also in the movie A Chorus Line as the dance captain. Although dancer is not the first thing you think of when you think of him, he can move as well as some of the other men mentioned on the list; so if they can be considered a triple threat, so can he.

I suppose you can tell I'm a big fan .

matt caplan (currently mark in rent) - if you've seen his performance of "tango maureen" you'd understand why he's a triple threat...AMAZING