Musical Heroes
Musical Heroes
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Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/06
#1Musical Heroes
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
Broadway Star Joined: 7/24/06
#2re: Musical Heroes
Posted: 3/19/07 at 9:22pmAaron Lazar in Piazza is high on my list.
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#2re: Musical Heroes
Posted: 3/19/07 at 9:33pmThe 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."
One time, Patti LuPone punched me in the face...
It was awesome. - theaterkid1015
It was awesome. - theaterkid1015
#3re: Musical Heroes
Posted: 3/19/07 at 9:48pmGoing to agree about Julie Andrews and Aaron Lazar, as well as adding Christine Ebersole and Brian Stokes Mitchell.
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
#4re: Musical Heroes
Posted: 3/19/07 at 9:49pmChristine Ebersole most definitely.
"It's a goddamn beautiful day, shut up!"
Broadway Star Joined: 12/31/69
kover22
Leading Actor Joined: 5/13/05
#8re: Musical Heroes
Posted: 3/19/07 at 10:39pmEd 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.
I have RSD...but it doesn't have me!!!!
FutureAladdinOnB'Way
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/21/07
#9re: Musical Heroes
Posted: 3/19/07 at 10:43pm
Favorite Male: Norbert Leo Butz
Favorite Female: CAROL CHANNING
ashley0139
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/3/05
#10re: Musical Heroes
Posted: 3/19/07 at 10:49pmI 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.
"This table, he is over one hundred years old. If I could, I would take an old gramophone needle and run it along the surface of the wood. To hear the music of the voices. All that was said." - Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife
eatlasagna
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/04
#11re: Musical Heroes
Posted: 3/19/07 at 10:55pmLea 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)...
#12re: Musical Heroes
Posted: 3/19/07 at 11:39pmAm I the only one who thought this thread was going to be about making a muscial for the show Heroes.
#13re: Musical Heroes
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.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#14re: Musical Heroes
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
Featured Actor Joined: 7/9/06
#16re: Musical Heroes
Posted: 3/20/07 at 12:17am
Is and will always be the magnificent Gene Kelly.
classy, talented, and magical.
"...and in a bed."
#17re: Musical Heroes
Posted: 3/20/07 at 12:51amSTEPHEN SONDHEIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I killed the boss, you don't think they're gonna fire me over a thing like that!!!!
gumbo2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/21/05
#18re: Musical Heroes
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.
#19re: Musical Heroes
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.
#20re: Musical Heroes
Posted: 3/20/07 at 10:10amI don't have time to elaborate, but definitely Julia Murney. Also on there would be Idina Menzel and Lea Michele.
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#22re: Musical Heroes
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/21/05
#23re: Musical Heroes
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.
#24re: Musical Heroes
Posted: 3/20/07 at 11:14amElaine Stritch
"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
#25re: Musical Heroes
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
Mind is Mantra.
Updated On: 3/20/07 at 01:04 PM
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