Performers you "don't get"

#1

Performers you "don't get"

Posted: 8/6/04 at 8:17pm

What performers do you admire but "don't get" the big deal made over them? My short list would be:

Ruthie Henshall
Elaine Paige
and Nathan Lane

#2

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 8:22pm

Oh! I totally get all the people you've listed.

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#3

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 8:29pm

how can you not get Ruthie Henshall?

#4

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 8:31pm

Don't mean to jump on you for your opinion but I have loved each of these performers in something or another.

Still trying to think of someone who is fussed over that I don't get. I'll report asap. :)

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#5

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 8:38pm

Barbara Streisand immediately comes to mind.

#6

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 8:39pm

Re: Ruthie Henshall. I think she has a good voice. I think she's a good actress. I think she's been good in the shows I've seen her in but for me it ends there. I have never been blown away by her like others have.

#7

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 8:40pm

Oh come on! She (Babs) was phenomenal when she burst onto the scene!
She paved the way for the Idinas.


Ruthie is an incredible dancer too. Fantastic legs.

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

Updated On: 8/6/04 at 08:40 PM

#8

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 8:43pm

I never use to "get" Barbra Streisand either. That is until I saw Funny Girl, Yentl, and Hello Dolly. And now I love her. For what she WAS...not what she has become.

#9

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 8:46pm

Hugh Jackman

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#10

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 8:50pm

i definitely second hugh jackman.

i think carol channing would be mine, her voice makes me want to rip my ears off.

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#11

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 8:52pm

Is today April 1?

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#12

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 8:56pm

ethel merman

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"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel

#13

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 8:58pm

You've got to hand it to her for doing all of those musicals (and many more performances) without any kind of amplification! Think!!!!!

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#14

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 8:58pm

thank you! that was the other one i was gonna say (ethel), again, makes me want to rip my ears off

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"Contentment it seems merely happens, It appears Accompanied by no bravos and no tears" "The world is good you said Enjoy it's highs you said The summer flies you said So make a parade Of every moment Now throw away your hate And focus on what's great instead" ~William Finn

Updated On: 8/6/04 at 08:58 PM

#15

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 9:00pm

Nathan Lane? Oh dear God you're making me sob...

It's okay, I understand we all have different tastes.
I agree with Carol Channing - she seems like a wonderful woman but her voice just... gets to me...

~Jessica

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"If you start from a place of joy and charm, you can get away with a lot in the second act. It may be that that's my life. I'm not sure." ~Roger Bart

#16

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 9:01pm

Glebb- so she's loud and has been in alot of shows- doesn't make her any more melodic

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"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel

#17

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 9:02pm

Ok, I think this adult needs to go smoke (even though I don't smoke!).

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#18

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 9:04pm

hugh jackman

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#19

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 9:17pm

Count me in as another who is mystified over the hysteria engendered by Hugh Jackman.

Sutton Foster. Seems like a nice gal, but she does zilch for me.

Max von Essen. Same as for Sutton Foster.

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Updated On: 8/6/04 at 09:17 PM

#20

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 9:17pm

Oh, I'm definitely going with Ethel Merman and Carol Channing also.

#21

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 9:19pm

actually yeah carol channing, i dont get here.

got to love ruthie though!

#22

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 9:20pm

Oh and Judy Kuhn, i have NEVER got her!

#23

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 9:22pm

Carol Channing and Elaine Strich.

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"The stage is where I live and come alive and act out all the things that go on in my life. It's not just what I do for a living, it's my shrink and my love affair. No one in my life has ever or ever will kiss me on the mouth like this lover called my relationship with my performance."

#24

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 9:23pm

Greg Edleman. (I can't even spell his name correctly; every time I learn it, it evaporates.) He sings pleasantly, and I tried to embrace his performance in WONDERFUL TOWN, but for my orchestra seat price, plus the 1.25 theatre preservation fee, he's just the dullest leading man on broadway, one who is always there to give a workmanlike, stock-worthy performance and little more--and sometimes less. I don't see chemistry, or on-stage connections. He put me to sleep in INTO THE WOODS and 1776. He's apparently adored by other actors, (and a couple of director pals of mine) so what do I know? Is he star-worthy? I just ... don't get him.

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"I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." Garry Shandling

Updated On: 8/6/04 at 09:23 PM

#25

re: Performers you 'don't get'

Posted: 8/6/04 at 9:33pm

Elaine Strich
Elaine Paige
Barbara Cook

Just don't get 'em.