What "Pop" performer would do well on Broadway?
What "Pop" performer would do well on Broadway?
sephyr
Leading Actor Joined: 11/21/10
#1What "Pop" performer would do well on Broadway?
Posted: 12/5/11 at 10:14pm
So I know everyone here likes all kinds of music and I was wondering what performer outside of musical theater would you like to see on the Broadway stage and in what role(s)?
I personally think P!nk would be fantastic as Joanne in Rent, Beyonce would be a great Sarah in Ragtime or Lady of the Lake in Spamalot (I know it's not a stage musical but I can't wait to see her spin on A Star Is Born next year), even a rock musical for Alanis Morissette (who's shown she can be very theatrical/funny and sounds amazing live). Those are just some thoughts. I'm interested to see what you all come up with.
#3What
Posted: 12/6/11 at 1:37am
Her act is a terrible gimmick, but did you see her on SNL? have you seen her new video?
As DUMB as it all may be, she's a great performer.
Have you seen Britney Spears' latest video "Criminal"? Poor thing can't even act. She looks so out of place.
I'm sure we can all find someone who can act better than GaGa, but the point is, she's got some talent.
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#7What
Posted: 12/6/11 at 8:52am
Sting would be a great Valjean or Javer, and might be one of the definitive Phantoms- note how his voice, while never really changing in style, is equally at home in rock, world music, jazz and classical material.
And Gaga would be an interesting Hedwig, maybe a second try at the "gender-ambiguity" casting that was largely abandoned after first try Ally Sheedy was no good in the role.
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#13
Posted: 12/6/11 at 1:17pm
Okay...not gonna lie, GaGa as Elphaba would make me jump with joy. And apparently she is a fan of the show. So maybe one day. I could see her acting the eff out of the role too.
Or as Fannie...she would do well there too.
ILuv2shop531
Broadway Star Joined: 7/12/07
#14
Posted: 12/6/11 at 2:02pmLady Gaga did do the circle in the square intense summer program before she dropped out of NYU, so who knows what could have happened if she didn't sign a record deal.
#15
Posted: 12/6/11 at 2:58pmI did that Circle in the Square summer program as well! It was incredibly intense (mentally and physically) and extremely educational. One of the best experiences of my life.
#16
Posted: 12/6/11 at 3:49pmLady GaGa as Reno Sweeney.
#17
Posted: 12/6/11 at 3:54pmTimberlake would be great in a light musical comedy -- something silly/goofy/slapstick. As long he's not doing "Alpha Dog: The Musical" or anything like that.
bwaylvsong
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#18
Posted: 12/6/11 at 4:41pm
Celine Dion
Josh Groban
Carrie Underwood
Christina Aguilera
Jessica Simpson
Updated On: 12/6/11 at 04:41 PM
#19
Posted: 12/6/11 at 5:21pmGaga is too self absorbed to maintain being in character night after night. She would have to put her own freaky spin on everything.
PattiLover
Stand-by Joined: 2/20/04
#20
Posted: 12/6/11 at 5:26pm
Bette Midler is a stranger to Broadway outside of Fiddler on the Roof and Clams on the Half Shell.
I would kill to see her in a revival of Call Me Madam. But that will nevah happen.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#21
Posted: 12/6/11 at 5:28pm
i too believe lady gaga is just so overrated and blah.
She panders to the gays.
Claims herself a role model and a leader of a movement-
sorry,....you don't assume the position- the people elect you.
Overhyped- best album of the century- is just retreaded bits of 90's dance fluff mixed with old Madonna imagery.
Her videos are creative to the point of massively ambitious and completely self absorbed.
Visually they are ok-but they say nothing- except to her die hard fans who have been eating the kool-aid she has served the past 2 years.
her live stage shows and videos are like an art student's project.
Never fully realized, never polished or fine tuned- and always something missing. That also goes along with her wanna be Bjork fashion sense.
She is darn ugly and has no sex appeal. - maybe Funny Girl, i guess.
but Gaga is best when sitting at a Piano and in tune with her music ala Tori Amos.
but all the flash and brouhaha---gets old fast. She can't act thru a paper bag.
That horrible disaster character she created "Joe Calderone' on the MTV awards???
The cast of Jersey Shore put her 'performance' to shame.
But there are pop stars out there that deserve a listen.
Leona Lewis- Pink-
and don't get me started on Whiny Rihanna or "Tits McGee" Katy Perry.....
Updated On: 12/6/11 at 05:28 PM
PattiLover
Stand-by Joined: 2/20/04
#22
Posted: 12/6/11 at 5:28pm
"I have no idea what role, but Sting. He's proven himself as an actor, and God knows he's a good singer."
Sting was on Broadway in a short lived revival of The Threepenny Opera as Mac the Knife in an 80's revival. Would have loved to have seen him, but I have yet to hear anything positive about that production.
#23
Posted: 12/6/11 at 6:10pm
CurtisB, I don't really know how you're in any place to say that, unless of course, you've worked with her before?
That's insulting to say about any performer without a personal reason to say so.
Gaga happens to have her roots in Musical Theatre and has played many leading roles... she embodies the character, and while she was in the rehearsal process, would only respond to her character's name.
#24
Posted: 12/6/11 at 6:14pmThe first person I thought of was Justin Timberlake. I think he'd be a wonderful Leading Player in PIPPIN.
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