Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

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Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 1:45pm

This thread is not for performers, but rather for ROLES in Musical Theatre---besides ensemble roles, of course.

Pippin:
Leading Player
Pippin
Fastrada

Cabaret:
Sally Bowles
Emcee

West Side Story:
Bernardo
Anita
Riff

Thoroughly Modern Millie:
Millie

#2

re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 1:50pm

I would say both Roxie & Velma

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re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 1:51pm

One of the most demanding of them all:

The title role in George M!.

#4

re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 1:52pm

peggy sawyer- 42nd street
boddy and polly-crazy for you

#5

re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 1:53pm

Wilbur Turnblad

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re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 2:27pm

Harold Hill, perhaps?

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re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 2:33pm

Wilbur and Harold are NOT triple threats. And neither is Peter Allen.

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re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 2:36pm

I would think Harold Hill is becasue you need charm and charisma and good singing voice. I guess it depends on the direction and choreography if they need to dance well. But, I tend to think that Harold will have to be very talented in all departments.

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re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 2:41pm

I would consider Peter Allen a HUGE Triple Threat. He has to be incredibly skilled in acting, singing, and dancing, no? I haven't seen the show, but from what I've seen, he has to be really great in all areas.

#10

re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 2:42pm

I agree. Peter Allen is definitly a triple threat.

#11

re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 2:49pm

J. - That was a joke.

#12

re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 3:04pm

im not sure what i think about peter allen. i liked high jackmans performance and perhaps i need to see it agian. i think he movies very well but i dont know how he would handle if you threw him in a chorus line.

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re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 3:25pm

Don't forget Charity Hope Valentine!

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re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 3:27pm

define triple threat.. do we mean "Gwen Verdon" triple threat -- strong in all three areas, of "Melania Griffith" triple threat -- HORRIBLE in all three areas.

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re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 3:44pm

I would say Harold Hill is, because he has to dance a lot in Marian the Librarian, and, although he talks a lot of his songs, he still must be able to sing. Also,

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re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 4:15pm

Basically all of Ms Verdon's roles, especially Lola in "Damn Yankees". THen there's Adelaide in "Guys and Dolls" and Ulla in "The Producers".

Edit: Reno Sweeney & Billy Crocker in "Anything Goes" - doesn't she need to dance, or am I wrong?

Eileen in Wonderful Town. I would say Ruth also, but Rosalind Russell said herself she only had 4 notes in her voice.

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Updated On: 7/3/04 at 04:15 PM

#17

re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 4:19pm

I think Pippin's dancing is up to the choreographer.

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re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 5:52pm

Mr. Jackman was awarded the ASTAIRE award this year as BEST MALE DANCER. I would say that he danced quite well. Consequently DONNA MURPHY was named BEST FEMALE DANCER...also fabulous.

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re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 6:30pm

"i liked high jackmans performance and perhaps i need to see it agian. i think he movies very well but i dont know how he would handle if you threw him in a chorus line. "

Please note Hugh at the chorus line with the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall for the TONYs ONE NIGHT ONLY opening number

Updated On: 7/3/04 at 06:30 PM

#20

re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 6:31pm

yes, Hugh was BORN to do high kicks.
also observe Mitchel David Federan, young peter in the show, getting down when the casts join in.

#21

re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 6:35pm

I think there is too much emphasis on dancing, and maybe on the singing,too, to be considered true triple threats - I hardly find actors being lavishly praised for their acting mettle! Perhaps when the so-called triple threats do non-musical and highly dramatic roles, will I find that they truly deserve the rare accolade.

#22

re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 6:38pm

yes.. I agree with you. A voice and an ability to dance ae fine, but the acting sells the role.

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re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 6:42pm

Billy Lawlor, as well.

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re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 6:46pm

Basically all of Ms Verdon's roles, especially Lola in "Damn Yankees". THen there's Adelaide in "Guys and Dolls" and Ulla in "The Producers".

i disagree about ulla- she's more of a double threat- the acting leg is not all that prevalent

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re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES

Posted: 7/3/04 at 6:50pm

The cast of A CHORUS LINE.