The 'New' Broadway
The 'New' Broadway
Mattio98
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/10/03
#0The 'New' Broadway
Posted: 9/6/04 at 1:05amIn a time of turmoil and dreck on Broadway, what new composers provide the most hope for the future of Musical Theatre?
#1re: The 'New' Broadway
Posted: 9/6/04 at 1:06amShaiman and Wittman. I love them so!
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#2re: The 'New' Broadway
Posted: 9/6/04 at 1:08amThis could very easily be a nesting ground for SHILLS!
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Mattio98
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/10/03
#3re: The 'New' Broadway
Posted: 9/6/04 at 1:08am
I forgot to post my list. It's as follows:
Jason Robert Brown
Andrew Lippa
Scott Alan
Brian Lowdermilk
Adam Guettel (A stretch because Broadway isn't quite ready for him yet. Perhaps "Light in The Piazza" will change that.)
Ebonic_Singer
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/18/04
Mattio98
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/10/03
#6re: The 'New' Broadway
Posted: 9/6/04 at 1:16am
*Attempts to steer thread back on track*
I also am very fond of William Finn's music. But I'm not sure if his shows are "accessible" enough to the theatre-going public.
Updated On: 9/6/04 at 01:16 AM
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#7re: The 'New' Broadway
Posted: 9/6/04 at 1:18am
I think they've both been said, but I want to exert my opinion...
Above all, Jason Robert Brown...but also LaChiusa, Lippa, Shaiman/Wittman, and Adam Guettel.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
Marquise
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/04
BWayBoy88
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/04
#11re: The 'New' Broadway
Posted: 9/6/04 at 10:18amJeanine Tesori is one of the most talented composers out there.
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
Mattio98
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/10/03
#13re: The 'New' Broadway
Posted: 9/6/04 at 10:22amI agree with Jeanine Tesori. Her ability to seamlessly move through different music styles makes her a true standout.
#14re: The 'New' Broadway
Posted: 9/6/04 at 10:45amDeffinatly going with Jason Robert Brown and Andrew Lippa
jesseeinstein
Broadway Star Joined: 11/9/03
#17re: The 'New' Broadway
Posted: 9/6/04 at 12:06pm
JASON ROBERT BROWN!(his new show 13 is awesome! I heard a few songs, they're great!)
Lippa
Guettel
Finn
LaChuisa
Broadway Star Joined: 12/31/69
PleaseChangeMe
Featured Actor Joined: 8/24/04
#20re: The 'New' Broadway
Posted: 9/6/04 at 12:48pm
"Shaiman and Wittman. I love them so!"
If that happens, Broadway is in big trouble.
Tesori, definately. She has talent, and not only is her music soulful and meaningful, it's very catchy.
steveshack
Leading Actor Joined: 8/21/04
#22re: The 'New' Broadway
Posted: 9/6/04 at 1:35pmI really believe that Jonathan Larson would have been the next Sondheim.
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#23re: The 'New' Broadway
Posted: 9/6/04 at 2:01pmTesori. She keeps her music fresh, interesting and challenging. I like Wildhorn, but, in my opinion, he still has yet to hone his craft a bit. Am interested in hearing his music for Dracula.
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jayem1968
Stand-by Joined: 6/9/04
#24re: The 'New' Broadway
Posted: 9/6/04 at 2:33pmJason Robert Brown.
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