True Triple Threats

[shrekster224]

Posted: 7/30/11 at 10:47pm

So, when someone says triple threat to you, who do you think of? Could be anyone, a Broadway gypsy or lead performer.

For ladies, I think Jessica Lea Patty (in spite of the Evita thread), Megan Sikora, and Alena Watters. For guys, Paul McGill, Charlie Williams, and Bryan West. These are the people in the ensemble that are always standouts for me, and I think they are overall impressive performers.

As far as leads go, Patina Miller and Sutton Foster (whether you think Sutton is overrated or not) are true triple threats, and Patti LuPone in her younger years, definitely. She can even keep up with a lot of dancing nowadays. After seeing Rent, Annaleigh Ashford truly great in all areas as well. Can't think of many lead guys right now, but Nick Adams, maybe, if you think his acting is up to par. Norbert Leo Butz came to mind, but personally I don't love his singing, and he's not a great dancer. Aaron Tveit's dancing could be a little better as well, but I would consider him one, anyway.

Who would you say is or was a true Broadway triple threat?

[AC126748]

Posted: 7/30/11 at 10:59pm

Two people who come to my mind immediately are Tony Yazbeck and Natascia Diaz.

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 7/30/11 at 11:00pm

I definitely second Tony Yazbeck. I was so impressed with his acting in On the Town and would really like to see him back on Broadway soon.

[suttonfoster]

Posted: 7/30/11 at 11:00pm

Sorry, Sutton Foster is a TRUE triple threat.

[AC126748]

Posted: 7/30/11 at 11:03pm

Givesmevoice, his performance in ON THE TOWN is what sealed the "true triple threat" deal for me. He was extraordinary is every respect.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 7/30/11 at 11:08pm

Chita, Liza and Gwen.
Tommy Steele, Tommy Tune and Dick Van Dyke.

[dragonlp86]

Posted: 7/30/11 at 11:14pm

Matthew Morrison comes to mind.

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 7/30/11 at 11:18pm

Givesmevoice, his performance in ON THE TOWN is what sealed the "true triple threat" deal for me. He was extraordinary is every respect.

Same here. I didn't see him in A Chorus Line, and really liked him in Gypsy, but it was On the Town that left the best impression on me.


I would actually say that Patti LuPone isn't a triple threat because she's more of a mover than a dancer. The same with someone like Donna Murphy. I think that if either had more substantial dance training, they could be triple threats, but they aren't now.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 12:41am

When MARLOWE opened on Broadway, one critic said:
Lisa Mordente is a triple threat, I just don't know which talent is the most threatening.
Updated On: 7/31/11 at 12:41 AM

[HummingAlong]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 12:49am

Kyle Dean Massey comes to mind for me.

[scott68]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 1:01am

If only KDM could act...

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 1:03am

or dance.

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 1:09am

or sing.

[ILuv2shop531]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 1:50am

Jason Tam, his performance in A Chorus Line was beautiful.

[broadwaybaby086]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 2:39am

Karen Ziemba.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 2:41am

Laura Benanti.

[ChenoKahn]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 3:32am

Not sure if she is still a good dancer but Kristin Chenoweth was really into ballet when she was growing up. She even wanted to be a ballerina.

[Zingingtobway]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 5:33am

Hmmm This is an easy one

The Staples: Ben Vareen, Eugene Flemming, Brenda Braxton, April L. Nixon, Dennis Stowe,Felecia Finley, David Bedella, Debra Walton, Michelle M. Robinson, Bernard Dotson



New School of Triple Threats: J.R. Whittington, Janice Loraine Holt,Correy West, E. Clayton Cornelius, Rhett George, Todrick Hall,Jackie Burns, Kyle Dean Massey, Derrick Williams, Eric Lajuan Summers, Anika Noni Rose, James Delisco Beeks& Robert Pendilla to name a few.

[madbrian]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 10:17am

Jessica Goldyn

[SamIAm2]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 10:30am

Laura Osnes.

[best12bars]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 10:34am

Lina Lamont.



"She can't sing, she can't dance, and she can't act. A triple threat."

[ClapYo'Hands]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 11:30am

Kay Thompson.

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 11:47am

Laura Benanti can dance?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 12:00pm

Charlotte D'Amboise

[ReggieonBway]

Posted: 7/31/11 at 12:09pm

Patti Lupone was never a triple threat. She could tap, but not at the level of a legitimate dancer.