Musical Heroes

[actor]

Posted: 3/19/07 at 9:14pm

I was watching Mary Poppins the other day (the film) and when Julie Andrews, a truly amazing performer, sang "Stay Awake" I began to tear up.

Julie Andrews is my absolute favorite performer and person that I have ever heard of. She is my musical hero, and when I listen to songs she's sung, it is a total escape from the world.

Who is your musical hero?

[BDavis0092]

Posted: 3/19/07 at 9:22pm

Aaron Lazar in Piazza is high on my list.

[Raviolisun]

Posted: 3/19/07 at 9:33pm

The first time I heard Sutton Foster sing, I was completely in awe. At the time, I couldn't even fathom someone singing that well. I've also had experiences like that with Patti and Idina. I really could go on forever, but those three are my main "Musical Heroes."

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 3/19/07 at 9:48pm

Going to agree about Julie Andrews and Aaron Lazar, as well as adding Christine Ebersole and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

[Jellylorum]

Posted: 3/19/07 at 9:49pm

Christine Ebersole most definitely.

[rosekwbp]

Posted: 3/19/07 at 9:49pm

Bernadette Peters.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 3/19/07 at 10:35pm

Alfred Drake and Vivienne Segal in anything

[kover22]

Posted: 3/19/07 at 10:39pm

Ed Ames....from the time I was a very little girl listening to my Dads records, his voice touched my very soul. To this day his version of "Try To Remember" is my very favorite song.

[FutureAladdinOnB'Way]

Posted: 3/19/07 at 10:43pm

Favorite Male: Norbert Leo Butz
Favorite Female: CAROL CHANNING

[ashley0139]

Posted: 3/19/07 at 10:49pm

I know there are many more experienced, classic performers out there, but no one's voice has ever done to me what Julia Murney's does. If she's singing the right song, the world can stop for me. I'm sure it's unhealthy.

[eatlasagna]

Posted: 3/19/07 at 10:55pm

Lea Salonga... woman is awesome... and it's a rarity for there to be prominent Filipino role models in the media... she's famous to the point where you don't know she's famous (people know her voice more than her image)...

[TannerONbw]

Posted: 3/19/07 at 11:39pm

Am I the only one who thought this thread was going to be about making a muscial for the show Heroes.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 3/19/07 at 11:43pm

Patti LuPone- I loved her in Sweeney Todd, but then I heard her on the Evita OBCR. Wow. I have never heard that kind of a voice.

Also, Ray Bolger. While I don't know him frm his work on Broadway (On Your Toes, Where's Charley?), I still admire him and the kind of performer he is.

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 3/19/07 at 11:48pm

My musical heroes...Jeez, too many to name, but as it stands I'm GREATLY inspired by Michael Cerveris (the connection he's able to make with his audiences is astounding, and I try to do the same with mine), Norbert Leo Butz (his diversity, how he adds a certain something to EVERY role he takes on), Jeff McCarthy (the voice, goodness, the power - I strive to be and present (and tend to sound A LOT) like him, and Robert Cuccioli (who I've idolized since I was roundabout 9 years old!) He's one of my favorites... I'll compile a list sometime!

Best,
- Mike
Updated On: 3/19/07 at 11:48 PM

[PersonofInterest]

Posted: 3/19/07 at 11:51pm

Elaine Striitch

[sing_dance_love]

Posted: 3/20/07 at 12:17am

Is and will always be the magnificent Gene Kelly.

classy, talented, and magical.

[mattonstage]

Posted: 3/20/07 at 12:51am

STEPHEN SONDHEIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gumbo2]

Posted: 3/20/07 at 12:59am

Gavin Creel's voice just...does it for me. I find it to be pretty much perfect. I swoon whenever I listen to him.

Brian d'Arcy James too, but in a completely different way. Both are great performers.

[Taryn]

Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:37am

I've never been as entranced by a performance as I was by Raul Esparza in Company.

The man's voice, and his ability to use it, is Heaven for me.

[alliez92092]

Posted: 3/20/07 at 10:10am

I don't have time to elaborate, but definitely Julia Murney. Also on there would be Idina Menzel and Lea Michele.

[Garland Grrrl]

Posted: 3/20/07 at 10:35am

judy garland
peggy lee
nina simone

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 3/20/07 at 10:39am

Heroes: The Musical

Starring Allison Fischer as the Cheerleader

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Choreograhed by Jerry Mitchell

Directed by Hal Prince Updated On: 3/20/07 at 10:39 AM

[gumbo2]

Posted: 3/20/07 at 11:10am

Richard H Blake as Nathan Petrelli.

Aaron Lazar as Peter Petrelli.

Darius De Haas as the Hatian.

Alexander Gemignani as the cop.

[madbrian]

Posted: 3/20/07 at 11:14am

Elaine Stritch

[Garland Grrrl]

Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:04pm

also -- i love barbara carroll. today there is an article about her show in the NYT. she is one of a kind and her playing can make me cry.

Barbara Carroll in the NYT

Updated On: 3/20/07 at 01:04 PM