Performers you "don't get"- Page 3

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 1:17am

uh oh. You opened a big can of worms with listing Adam Pascal

[Rose_MacShane]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 2:09am

I simply do not get:
Elaine Stritch
Ethel Merman
Barbra Streisand
Mandy Patinkin
Kristen Chenoweth
Carol Channing
Nothing against any of them, I just don't understand the hype.

[bythesword84]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 3:49am

Spider, I know, but it just had to be done. I await my fate.

[Jon]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 7:44am

I'd be upset by those who don't "get" Karen Z., but when I see who else the same people don't get, it loses its punch.

I don't think Karen would mind being mentioned along with Nathan, Kristin, Idina, Adam, Carol, etc.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 9:33am

Two votes for Karen Ziemba?? *faints*

[jayem1968]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 10:19am

Hugh Jackman
Audra MacDonald

[NYCbabe3789]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 10:25am

Barbra Streisand
Kerry Butler

[insomniak]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 10:44am

*sighs* I knew it was coming evetually, but it's too early for a flame war. To each their own, bythesword. But what exactly do you dislike about him so much? Just curious. I guess i would have to say Krisitn Chenoweth. Her voice is obviously well-trained, but I don't love it and her characters are all so much alike I have to wonder if she can act anything else.

[dramafreak13]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:10am

audra mcdonald?!?!!?! she have an amazingly trained and controlled voice, and an amazing range. plus she is a fantastic actor. she could be doing opera right now

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:19am

I agree with Adam Pascal.

[newyorkuniq]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:30am

my picks:

Adam Pascal
Idina Menzel
and the entire original cast of Rent esp that Daphne girl
Hunter Foster
Hugh Jackman (he scares me)
Carolee Carmeloo esp. after she butchered "Don't rain on my parade" this summer. People actually cheered after ...wtf
Donna Murphy in WT

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:32am

I thought Carolee CARMELLO was brilliant in "Don't Rain On My Parade." But, oh well, that's your opinion.

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:35am

"and the entire original cast of Rent esp that Daphne girl"

Hold me back someone. HOLD ME BACK!!!

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:35am

Just throw a few punches and you'll be fine.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:53am

Matt Broderick definitley!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:57am

Oh look, a can of worms! I knew someone was bound to mention Adam Pascal, and honestly, you're entitled. I'm not going to rip anyone apart.

[chasing_rainbows43]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:59am

Replying to back up the PascalWTF, question the inclusion of Donna Murphy, and add Kristin Chenoweth.

[insomniak]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 12:03pm

"and the entire original cast of Rent esp that Daphne girl"

*sobbing* I love them all so much! *sniff*

*Runs away to the comfort of CB, which is all Rent love*

[joeyjoe]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 12:16pm

while i agree with jrb, i DO have to say that "hype" is what the fans give the performers... why not ask the question, "why are fans so vehement in their adoration of certain actors or shows?" Updated On: 8/7/04 at 12:16 PM

[orchajaws]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 2:01pm

I knew Mandy Patinkin would be mentioned (even though I think he's an extraordinarily talented individual, with one of the most UNBELIEVABLE voices in the business), and I had a feeling that Peters (whom I LOVE) and Channing would be mentioned, but STREISAND and LINDA EDER??? I'd think this board would worship them.....and MERMAN? Wow...Whatever...

Performer I Don't Get: Eartha Kitt

[LadyGuenevere]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 2:07pm

Adam Pascal
Hunter Foster
Idina Menzel

[BWayBoy88]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 2:29pm

I think the appeal of Ethel Merman was her booming voice. She could project her voice to the back of the theater without a mic. Back then that was all they cared about. I personally dont like her, but I recognize how much of a legand she is.
Carol Channing is such a big star because of her personality and stage presence.
I dont get Elaine Stritch. I loved her monologues in her show, but I dont like her singing.

[BroadwayDiva]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 3:12pm

I don't get:
Bernadette Peters (I don't like her voice at all)
Sutton Foster (I thought her voice was good, but not great like some people said she was, though she's a very good actress)

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 3:14pm

I don't get Adam Pascal.... at all

[Becky]

Posted: 8/7/04 at 4:48pm

I'd be curious to know how many of the people posting actually have seen the people they appantly "don't get" LIVE - or even perhaps have seen them in more than one role/performance to have something to compare. I'd give more thought to the suggestions if I knew they weren't coming from just listening to a CD or TV performance.

BTW, it's interesting to read everyone's opinions. Such different tastes we all have.....