Sutton Foster in YF hypothetical

I saw Young Frankenstein the other day, and I'd been hearing wonderful things about some of the cast, Sutton Foster included. But I came out of the show finding nothing special in her performance. It felt like she didn't fit in the role and tried too hard.

So, I have a hypothetical question.

If Sutton Foster were not the NAME that she is (Tony winner for Millie, Broadway sweetheart, etc.), if she were not famous, and played the role exactly as she is now, do you think she would have garnered the positive reviews that she has?

How do you think she got famous in the first place? Great reviews.

Lots of people seem to think it was...but she worked very hard in the chorus before that in Les Miz, Grease, etc.

no, i agree. She had some funny moments in YF but i could see someone else do better in the role. And I loved her in Millie and Drowsy.

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Yeah, I thought she did a great job with sub-par material. I'd say the show is at fault, not her. I don't think I would've enjoyed anyone else's performance more than hers. And boy can she yodel (well, I thought so...I'm not an expert on yodeling).

I have to go with a maybe. I LOVE Sutton. She was fantastic in Drowsy, and is just an all around really sweet person to speak with, but she didn't spark in YF like she did in Millie and Drowsy. I know this is dumb, but her accent bugged me. I adore the movie and the campy over the top german accent is an integral part of Inga's character for me.

Sutton can sing and dance with the best of them, but I'm not sure the balance of her campiness was in check with the show.

On another note: anyone think that the first two songs of the show could be completely cut? I felt like they just dragged on. (and no scalpel in the thight?!?! That's one of the best parts of the movie!)

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I thought she was Hands Down the best damn thing in that show.
Yes, the material could have been better but she elevated it and charmed my sox off.
Is it the movie Inga? Hell no, but that is part of why I liked her so much, she made it her own.

Yeah, there are lots of yoddlers out there?
I know a lot of cock-eyed comedians.