The Best Male Voice on Broadway- Page 3

[kissynose]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 9:09am

Michael Cerveris. He may not have the best voice ever but he is flawless in his acting and performance. He can play just about any role perfectly. If I ever won the lottery I would pay any price to have him revive Hedwig.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 9:31am

"i agree with WithoutATrace on John Raitt!"

Thanks, BRDWYrobb! Raitt's voice on the THREE WISHES FOR JAMIE and THE PAJAMA GAME cast recordings is perfection!

[yankeegal]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 9:40am

Loved John Raitt as well, and Robert Goulet--was thrilled to be able to see him in La Cage, and he still looked and sounded GREAT! But going in a totally different direction, the best male voice on Broadway now is Chester Gregory, without a doubt!

[born2bebroadway]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 10:19am

My vote goes to Raul Esparza. I love everything I've heard him do

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 10:30am

Adam Pascal???????

Ha Haaa Haa Ha Haaa Haa.

Thats a great voice?????!!

See more shows.

[Ed_Mottershead]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 10:44am

Best Male Voices Today: Brian Stokes Mitchell (no contest, as far as I'm concerned); Patrick Wilson; Cheyenne Jackson; and Howard McGillan (PLEASE do something besides Phantom!).

Best Male Voices of Yesteryear: Alfred Drake; John Raitt; and David Caroll (listen to him doing Anthem from Chess -- heaven!). Pinza had a great voice, but I've always slotted him more for opera than theatre, South Pacific notwithstanding.

[Bwayfan39]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 10:58am

Norm Lewis. He's my absolute favorite.

[legally_popular]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 11:00am

I agree with Brian D'Arcy James, David Burnham, Patrick Wilson, and Norm Lewis.
I also have to add Aaron Tveit.

[Enjolras77]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 11:05am

It will be impossible to ever come to a consensus on this since everyone has their own opinion of what constitutes a "great" voice. As a classically trained singer, I prefer voices that show some sort of technical knowledge but not be so mechanical and stodgy where they aren't able to convey character.

Some of my favorite from the past include John Raitt, John Cullum, Robert Goulet, and Howard Keel.

Presently I like Stokes, Brian D'Arcy James, and even Phillip Quast, but still consider Anthony Warlow as the alpha and omega of Broadway singers -- although he has never actually performed on Broadway.

[Mr. Positive]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 11:49am

I must agree most of these choices are wonderful voices. However, I would say they all blend together and sound the same. If you desire a voice that is so beautifully stunning that it stands alone - uncomparable to the rest, then I would say Chester Gregory has the best male voice on Broadway! He sings with passion and power and gives the audiences goosebumps. From Tarzan to Cry Baby, Hairspray to Shrek - he has the Broadway voice that is most amazing. I can't wait to see what is next from him!
His CD is great too!! In Search of High Love
In Search of High Love

[kissynose]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 11:50am

Also have to add Michael Ball

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 11:52am

dayao: My voice teacher doesn't think that Stokes is operatic at all.

And I think Aaron Lazar could be heard without a mic. I also think Cheyenne Jackson could, though people have disagreed with me on that before.

[broadwaybaby086]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 12:50pm

Contemporarily speaking, Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jason Danieley, Brian d'Arcy James, and Norbert Leo Butz. I've added nothing to the discussion. :)

[binau]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 6:16pm

"but still consider Anthony Warlow as the alpha and omega of Broadway singers -- although he has never actually performed on Broadway. "

I agree!

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 7:00pm

dayao: My voice teacher doesn't think that Stokes is operatic at all.

Who is your voice teacher? You constantly reference her as though she's the final authority on vocals, but who is she? A former prima donna at the Met or a hobbyist in the suburbs who gives lessons out of her basement? What makes her opinion so much more valid than everyone else's to the point where you always bring her up in these threads?

[enroutetothesky]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 7:08pm

I don't think there is (or ever can be) a "best voice" out there. It's all about personal preference. If everyone had the same tastes, we'd all listen to the same singers.

[philly03]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 7:27pm

My votes go for James Barbour, Douglas Sills, William Michals (although he's still stuck in the ensemble for South Pacific !), and Norm Lewis.

[Lynnespock2]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 9:14pm

I do love Gavin.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 9:35pm

D. Sills, Stokes, and Barbour.

[Schmerg_The_Impaler]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 9:39pm

^ Ah, yes. All three are brilliant, and in such different ways.

[TulitaPepsi]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 10:08pm

From the 'old school' my fave is John Raitt.

Of the present generation, it's Michael Winther. He mostly performes in cabaret and concerts (he's now a cover in 33 Variations) but his tenor is gorgeous and meltingly expressive. No grandstanding 'look at me' phrases. Every note and every word is in the service of the songwriter.

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[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 10:42pm

From the "Old School",
Lisen to some Jack Cassidy,
he had tricks, but as a musical comedy performer
his voice was so expressive.
So many shows, as example:
SHE LOVES ME (original OBC)
FADE OUT FADE IN (OBC), one of my favorites.
IT'S A BIRD IT'S A PLANE IT'S SUPERMAN.
Go for it.

[elphabelle07]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 10:47pm

Patrick Wilson, MAtthew Morrison, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Norbert Leo Butz, Cheyenne Jackson...


more to come :)

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 2/2/09 at 10:48pm

orangeskittles: Okay, point taken, sorry.

Updated On: 2/2/09 at 10:48 PM

[Elphaba3]

Posted: 2/3/09 at 4:44am

Brian d'Arcy James.