Time for ------ to star in a musical again ...

[HopeChanged]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 7:07pm

My vote is for Will Chase.

I know he's got a secure gig with Billy, but I'd love to see him in a lead role again. The dude has a gorgeous voice, he can act, and, yes, he's easy on the eyes. But it's that voice of his that really gets me.

Your thoughts? On Will? On someone else you'd like to see headline a musical in the not-too-distant future?

[aasjb4ever]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 7:13pm

Loretta Swit?

y/y?

[Katurian2]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 7:14pm

Hah- before I even opened the thread, I had the same thought on Will Chase! The poor guy has such bad luck headlining shows though. Lennon AND High Fidelity?

I'd always like to see Raul Esparza back in a musical. Glad he's kept working in plays these past years, but I'd hope his vocal chords would have recovered after Company by now.

Personally, I'd like to see John Lloyd Young come back. I don't know what he's doing right now, but with all the talent he displayed in Jersey Boys, I hope he doesn't just turn out to be a one show wonder.

Updated On: 4/25/11 at 07:14 PM

[ahhrealmonsters]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 7:17pm

Audra McDonald, and it's happening-- just not in NY.

Sara Ramirez. Would LOVE to see her in the Evita revival.

Brian d'Arcy James. He was great in Time Stands Still, but that voice needs to be heard.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 7:19pm

Julia Murney
Marcy Harriell
Joanna Gleason
Tonya Pinkins
Christine Ebersole
Daphne Rubin-Vega
Orfeh

[Sondheim_Geek]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 7:23pm

Stephanie D'Abruzzo
Colin Hanlon
Lisa Howard
Shoshana Bean
Christine Ebersole
Brynn O'Malley

[Unknown User]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 7:25pm

Orfeh
Carpatha Jenkins
Mary Testa
Jackie Hoffman

[HopeChanged]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 7:45pm

Katurian2, you got that right about Will having some bad luck. But, with the right material, I firmly believe he can knock just about anything out of the park.

I know he earned raves for his starring role in "Bells are Ringing." While it's not the sort of show I gravitate toward, I would have seen it to hear/see him had I been in NY then.

I just hope he takes a chance again on something great. Meanwhile, good to see all the suggestions. While I've heard of all those listed so far, I've yet to HEAR them all sing, and would like the chance.

[GatorNY]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 7:48pm

Heather Headley

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 7:49pm

Oh, yes! Quite a while ago Heather said she wanted to come back. I hope it happens soon!!

[James2]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 7:53pm

Keith David and Michael-Leon Wooley are two big ones for me.

Updated On: 4/25/11 at 07:53 PM

[bwayrunner22]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 7:56pm

Stephanie J Block

[Wishing Only Wounds]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 7:59pm

Jordan, I immediately thought of Julia Murney!

[madbrian]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 8:01pm

Rachel York

[Testing1232]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 8:09pm

Heather Headley and Douglas Sills !!!

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 8:12pm

Donna McKechnie in Ballroom. That's all I'm saying.

[kidbroadway2]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 8:17pm

Raul Esparza. Hopefully Leap of Faith heads up here one day.

[ahhrealmonsters]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 8:19pm

Would love to see LaChanze back.

[OhTossums2]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 8:26pm

John Groff
I could use a good shower.

[ReggieonBway]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 8:41pm

Brian Stokes Mitchell

A legitimate starring role, not the crap he was given in Women on the Verge.

[BwyLuvr]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 8:55pm

Clay Aiken- I love his voice!

[Dollypop]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 8:57pm

Carol Channing. She could sit on a stool and read the phone book and I'd be there!

[steven22]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 9:39pm

Idina Menzel
Jon Groff
Gavin Creel
Eden Espinosa

[B3TA07]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 10:01pm

Donna Murphy

[Chrysanthemum62001]

Posted: 4/25/11 at 10:25pm

Michael Cerveris. Broadway is just a bit brighter when he's in a show.