Though not a fan of Rosie as a performer, I think all Broadway fans owe her a little gratitude for the exposure her show gave to theatre during its run. I still have recordings of The Lion King, Side Show, Ragtime, Audra McDonald, Cabaret, and a bunch of other shows and theatre people who would never have gotten airtime performing on her show...and for those of us who grew up in the middle of nowhere, that was a huge blessing.:)
And, I'll thank her for Taboo for the rest of my life.
There's always room for pathos - and jazz hands.