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#1

The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 2:42pm

Now, pretty much everyone on B'Way is somewhat of a triple threat, so let's give some restrictions here:

1. They must have starred or won acclaim for what would be considered a major dancing show. (and they have to have done some real dancing in it, ie: Jerry Orbach in "42nd Street" would not count)

2. They must have good, but not necessarily WOWZA singing voices.

My votes go to:


Robert Lindsay
Helen Gallagher
Debbie Allen
Gwen Verdon
Ruthie Henshall
Hugh Jackman
Chita Rivera
Gregory Hines
Karen Ziemba
Bebe Neuwirth
#2

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 2:43pm

Liza Minnelli
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#4

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 2:47pm

She's on the original list, genius.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#5

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 2:49pm

I diasagree about Karen Ziemba. While she certainly is capable of all she does not excell in any of them let alone all three.
#6

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 2:49pm

Sammy Davis, Jr.
Angela Lansbury (people forget she danced up a storm in Mame)
Paula Kelly
Donna McKechnie
Ben Vereen
Carol Haney
Tommy Tune
Priscilla Lopez
Bebe Neuwirth
Ann Reinking
Charlotte D'Amboise
"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney
#8

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 2:51pm

Michele Lee
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#9

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 2:55pm

Deena, are you serious? Ziemba is easily one of the most accomplished-if not the most accomplished-dancer on Broadway today.
#10

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 2:59pm

Her singing and acting are also superior to many out there today.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#11

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 3:00pm

I would say Sutton Foster, but I don't think Millie counts as a major dance show although I enjoyed the choreography...anyways I'd have to say Hugh Jackaman.
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#12

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 3:02pm

Ziemba's singing is at least as good, if not better, than many that are listed in this thread. For Pete's sake, she was on the roster of NY City Opera for a few years. She's an UNBELIEVEABLE dancer, and anyone who saw her in Steel Pier knows what an incredible actress she is.
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#14

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 3:04pm

Sweet Charityyyyyyyyyy!
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#16

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 3:05pm

She was definitely wonderful in Steep Pier. I've really come to enjoy her voice over the years, also. Definitely a Triple threat (KZ)
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#17

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 3:07pm

Millie counts. Sutton is a tripple-threat.

Bernadette Peters hasn't been mentioned. I know "Dames at Sea" was a LONG time ago, but she can most definitley dance in a leading role. It's what put her on the map.

Also Hinton Battle. Tripple-threat, tripple Tony-winner.

EDIT: Some of these choices are questionable, particularly because of singing ability. I don't believe that just because someone can carry a tune successfully that makes them a real singer... any more than just because someone can manage a basic time-step that makes them a "dancer"... even if they've had a leading role.
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Updated On: 11/9/05 at 03:07 PM

#18

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 3:08pm

There are only five ladies who still work who are amazing at all three, imho:

Chita Rivera
Sutton Foster
Charlotte D'Ambroise
Stephanie J. Block
Ruthie Henshall

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#19

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 3:09pm

My votes go to ALL the Sweet Charity dance-off finalists in the videos. Talk about triple threats! (: sorry, could not resist!
#21

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 3:23pm

helen lawson. people forget the dream dance sequence from NO TIME FOR WRATH, the musical of THE GRAPES OF WRATH. she and the nicholas brothers burned a hole in the stage. jane darwell was so impressed she dropped her lawsuit against the creators.
Mind is Mantra.
#22

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 3:23pm

I didn't forget - where do you think my username comes from???
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#23

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 3:27pm

back in the day, lynne thigpen could dance.
cady huffman?
Mind is Mantra.
#24

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 3:28pm

Lauren Bacall

OK, just joking........
"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney
#25

re: The Greatest Triple Threats

Posted: 11/9/05 at 3:29pm

Ziemba wishes she could sing as well as Bacall.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

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