#26
Posted: 5/18/08 at 12:04am
You're welcome! I love it too. A great "11th hour" song. Have you heard Carolee Carmello's rendition of it? How is she in the role?
Most powerful (just powerful, no love here) Broadway song. — Page 2
#27
Posted: 5/18/08 at 12:15am
"Music of the Night" - Phantom of the Opera
I really can't think of that many that haven't be said.
I really can't think of that many that haven't be said.
Grown-ups never understand anything for themselves, and it is tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to them.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery, "The Little Prince", 1943
#28
Posted: 5/18/08 at 12:32am
"Make Them Hear You" from RAGTIME is the first one I thought of.
http://www.beintheheights.com/katnicole1 (Please click and help me win!)
I chose, and my world was shaken- So what?
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
"And when Idina Menzel is singing, I'm always slightly worried that her teeth are going to jump out of her mouth and chase me." - Schmerg_the_Impaler
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
#29
Posted: 5/18/08 at 12:40am
The Ladies Who Lunch
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
#30
Posted: 5/18/08 at 1:08am
Sorry to say that I have yet to see Mama Mia, so I cannot comment. When it was touring, I was not in a position to go see it, so I missed out : But, reviews have been very favorable.
Although I have to say that nobody will ever do it for me better than ABBA!
Although I have to say that nobody will ever do it for me better than ABBA!
#31
Posted: 5/18/08 at 1:14am
I'm Here - The Color Purple (saw Jeanette last night, she was AMAZING)
And I Am Telling You, I'm Not Going - Either Jennifer
Defying Gravity - Idina, Eden, Stephanie, Kerry, Shoshana, Julia, Saycon, Caissie, Hamada, or Willemijn
Dear God - Shug (I know it's like 1 minute, but it's still pretty powerful, especially the "Not like ..." part)
One Day More
Do You Hear the people sing
Masquerade
Part of Your World
If Only
Moments of Happiness
I Dreamed A Dream
Too Beautiful for Words
The Color Purple
Why God Why
If I Can't Love Her
A Step Too Far
Finale B - Rent
Days of Plenty
What I did for love
Another Hundred People
Legally Blonde
Ragtime
Godspeed Titanic
And I Am Telling You, I'm Not Going - Either Jennifer
Defying Gravity - Idina, Eden, Stephanie, Kerry, Shoshana, Julia, Saycon, Caissie, Hamada, or Willemijn
Dear God - Shug (I know it's like 1 minute, but it's still pretty powerful, especially the "Not like ..." part)
One Day More
Do You Hear the people sing
Masquerade
Part of Your World
If Only
Moments of Happiness
I Dreamed A Dream
Too Beautiful for Words
The Color Purple
Why God Why
If I Can't Love Her
A Step Too Far
Finale B - Rent
Days of Plenty
What I did for love
Another Hundred People
Legally Blonde
Ragtime
Godspeed Titanic
Updated On: 5/18/08 at 01:14 AM
#32
Posted: 5/18/08 at 1:16am
Laura Benanti's interpretation of "Little Lamb."
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#33
Posted: 5/18/08 at 2:03am
musicaltheatrefan3.... =P !!!
#35
Posted: 5/18/08 at 2:10am
Everytime I listen to "Bill", no matter who sings it, I am affected in some way.
However, there are several songs that move me on a regular basis, somehow that one just sticks out.
However, there are several songs that move me on a regular basis, somehow that one just sticks out.
#36
Posted: 5/18/08 at 3:33am
You all mentioned so many good ones. My mind immediately went to "Do You Hear the People Sing" from Les Mis.
#37
Posted: 5/18/08 at 3:47am
"I Don't Care Much" from Cabaret (especially when it's performed right... I've heard some amazing and less than spectacular renditions of this song).
And also "Finale" from Godspell.
And also "Finale" from Godspell.
"I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and dreamer of improbable dreams." - Doctor Who
"Yes, the brutalities of progress are called revolutions. When they are over, men recognize that the human race has been harshly treated but it has moved forward." - Les Miserables
#38
Posted: 5/18/08 at 5:01am
Oh, musicaltheatrefan3: That meant, my tongue is hanging out after reading your long list--just some humor (I like humor 
).
Sorry I confused you!
). Sorry I confused you!
Updated On: 5/18/08 at 05:01 AM
#39
Posted: 5/18/08 at 8:45am
I know it's not Broadway, but I simply HAVE to chuck in 'How Glory Goes' from 'Floyd Collins'. Spinechilling. O_O
#40
Posted: 5/18/08 at 8:47am
I love the song 'If I Sing' from Closer than ever! Very powerful!
#41
Posted: 5/19/08 at 6:54pm
I agree with a lot of the above. I love "I'm still here", "Old man river" and "soliloquy" from CArousel. But for me, one of the most powerful things I've ever heard in the theater was "Gethsemane" in Jesus Christ Superstar.
#42
Posted: 5/19/08 at 7:42pm
All three of those Side Show songs are love songs.
-Benjamin
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#43
Posted: 5/19/08 at 9:53pm
I know I'm gonna be hanged for saying this but....
Defying Gravity.
Its a very moving song for me at least. Idk, I just really relate to the feeling of having to push past all your troubles, overcome a major disapointment and sacrafice alot to achieve a goal.
Defying Gravity.
Its a very moving song for me at least. Idk, I just really relate to the feeling of having to push past all your troubles, overcome a major disapointment and sacrafice alot to achieve a goal.
#44
Posted: 5/19/08 at 11:34pm
The Funeral and This Is Not Over Yet from PARADE come to mind.
"I believe that art does not exist only to entertain, but also to challenge one to think, to provoke, even to disturb, to engage in a constant search for the truth."
- Barbra Streisand
#45
Posted: 5/19/08 at 11:41pm
I have to back up "Maybe This Time" from Cabaret. I love Susan Egan's rendition.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#46
Posted: 5/19/08 at 11:47pm
Being Alive.
Hands down.
Hands down.
#47
Posted: 5/20/08 at 1:04pm
Epiphany from Sweeney!
And Being Alive.
(and I could go on with the Sondheim love, as per usual)
And Being Alive.
(and I could go on with the Sondheim love, as per usual)
"As we all should probably have learned by now, to be a Stephen Sondheim fan is to have one's heart broken at regular intervals" - Frank Rich
Dearest, how can this be so? You were dead, you know. - Candide
Oh my god, this show has everything! Half naked guys and girl on girl action! - [title of show]
(My avatar? Why, yes! That is Laura Benanti making out with a chick!)
Dearest, how can this be so? You were dead, you know. - Candide
Oh my god, this show has everything! Half naked guys and girl on girl action! - [title of show]
(My avatar? Why, yes! That is Laura Benanti making out with a chick!)
#48
Posted: 5/20/08 at 1:14pm
I would say "Bui-Doi " from Miss Saigon is one of the most powerfull songs I have heard.
#49
Posted: 5/20/08 at 1:18pm
Just thinking about some of these songs gives me goosebumps! Good list! I love "I Believe" from Altar Boyz. Very powerful.
Updated On: 5/20/08 at 01:18 PM
#50
Posted: 5/20/08 at 2:00pm
First thought - You Have To Be Taught, from South Pacific
"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
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