Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES
Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES
#0Triple 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
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#1re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES
Posted: 7/3/04 at 1:50pmI would say both Roxie & Velma
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#2re: 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!.
musicaltheatreman
Broadway Star Joined: 5/22/03
#3re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES
Posted: 7/3/04 at 1:52pm
peggy sawyer- 42nd street
boddy and polly-crazy for you
J.
Broadway Star Joined: 7/1/04
#6re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES
Posted: 7/3/04 at 2:33pmWilbur and Harold are NOT triple threats. And neither is Peter Allen.
#7re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES
Posted: 7/3/04 at 2:36pmI 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.
#8re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES
Posted: 7/3/04 at 2:41pmI 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.
#9re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES
Posted: 7/3/04 at 2:42pmI agree. Peter Allen is definitly a triple threat.
J.
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#11re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES
Posted: 7/3/04 at 3:04pmim 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.
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#12re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES
Posted: 7/3/04 at 3:25pmDon't forget Charity Hope Valentine!
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broadwayguy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/03
#13re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES
Posted: 7/3/04 at 3:27pmdefine triple threat.. do we mean "Gwen Verdon" triple threat -- strong in all three areas, of "Melania Griffith" triple threat -- HORRIBLE in all three areas.
GovernorSlaton
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/14/04
#14re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES
Posted: 7/3/04 at 3:44pmI 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,
CurtainUp
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#15re: 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
#16re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES
Posted: 7/3/04 at 4:19pmI think Pippin's dancing is up to the choreographer.
Dolly_Levi
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#17re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES
Posted: 7/3/04 at 5:52pmMr. 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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jo
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#18re: 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
broadwayguy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/03
#19re: 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.
jo
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#20re: 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.
broadwayguy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/03
#21re: Triple Threat Musical Theatre ROLES
Posted: 7/3/04 at 6:38pmyes.. I agree with you. A voice and an ability to dance ae fine, but the acting sells the role.
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#23re: 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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