#26
Posted: 3/18/05 at 10:14am
I ahve to agree with Aaron27. Billy Bigelow.
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#27
Posted: 3/18/05 at 10:32am
Dancergirl ~~ Are you really rooting for Sweeney Todd when he is killing?
Don't get me wrong...Sweeney Todd is one of the richest roles one can play, but I don't know if the appeal of the show is that Sweeney gets his revenge.
The characters are a mess! Mrs Lovett and Sweeney don't have any redeemable qualities.
I believe most people who enjoy the show (watching it for the first time) are just completely horrified by the massacre on the stage and the brilliance of the lyric and score.
I think the intrigue of the show is how the story plays out.
But then again...to each his own.
Don't get me wrong...Sweeney Todd is one of the richest roles one can play, but I don't know if the appeal of the show is that Sweeney gets his revenge.
The characters are a mess! Mrs Lovett and Sweeney don't have any redeemable qualities.
I believe most people who enjoy the show (watching it for the first time) are just completely horrified by the massacre on the stage and the brilliance of the lyric and score.
I think the intrigue of the show is how the story plays out.
But then again...to each his own.
Updated On: 3/18/05 at 10:32 AM
#29
Posted: 3/18/05 at 10:52am
Don Quixote.
No other role blends humor, pathos and a huge singing range quite the way this role does.
No other role blends humor, pathos and a huge singing range quite the way this role does.
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#30
Posted: 3/18/05 at 11:22am
Having played tons of roles, I would have to say Harold Hill in THE MUSIC MAN is the greatest one to play.
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#31
Posted: 3/18/05 at 12:57pm
Sweeney Todd came to mind instantly....Teyve is a good choice too....
#32
Posted: 3/18/05 at 12:59pm
Mark
Emcee
Judas
Emcee
Judas
#33
Posted: 3/18/05 at 1:18pm
Billy Bigelow. The "Soliloquy" alone is enough to merit such a title.
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#34
Posted: 3/18/05 at 1:26pm
Sweeney was the first one that I thought of too. Other than that, I'd have to say Valjean, Henry Higgins, Billy Bigelow, and Max Bialystock all come to mind.
#35
Posted: 3/18/05 at 2:11pm
Well, you're all obviously forgetting the title role in Its a bird, its a plane, its Superman.
Yeah, I'm totally kidding. I agree with Tevye, Billy Bigelow, Harold Hill, Sweeney Todd, Valjean, Max Bialystock, Sky Masterson, The Emcee, Guido, and Don Quixote.
I totally disagree with Mark/Roger from Rent. Great parts, yes, but among the greatest...no. (And I love Rent, but this is my opinion. Opinion, as in we're all entitled. Remember that?)
Yeah, I'm totally kidding. I agree with Tevye, Billy Bigelow, Harold Hill, Sweeney Todd, Valjean, Max Bialystock, Sky Masterson, The Emcee, Guido, and Don Quixote.
I totally disagree with Mark/Roger from Rent. Great parts, yes, but among the greatest...no. (And I love Rent, but this is my opinion. Opinion, as in we're all entitled. Remember that?)
There's always room for pathos - and jazz hands.
#36
Posted: 3/18/05 at 2:11pm
Guido or Sweeny. Munk- i'm w/ you.
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#37
Posted: 3/18/05 at 3:15pm
Pseudolus
Emcee
Sweeney
Emcee
Sweeney
#38
Posted: 3/18/05 at 4:18pm
Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady followed by:
the leading player in PIPPIN
TEVYE in Fiddler on the Roof
Robert in COMPANY
Max in The Producers
Sweeney in Sweeney Todd
Harold Hill in The Music Man
the leading player in PIPPIN
TEVYE in Fiddler on the Roof
Robert in COMPANY
Max in The Producers
Sweeney in Sweeney Todd
Harold Hill in The Music Man
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#39
Posted: 3/18/05 at 4:36pm
Does Angel from Rent count? If it does, I say Angel because he brings us such a beautiful message and look at life. :)
#40
Posted: 3/18/05 at 6:02pm
Tevye (Fiddler on the Roof), Jean Valjean (Les Miz), Javert (Les Miz), Billy Bigelow (Carousel), George (Sunday in the Park with George)
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#41
Posted: 3/18/05 at 6:04pm
Sweeney Todd
Tevye
Georges Seurat
Bobby
Marvin
Tevye
Georges Seurat
Bobby
Marvin
#42
Posted: 3/18/05 at 6:11pm
Jean Valjean
Sweeney Todd
Stine
Stone
Tevye
Fagin
Sweeney Todd
Stine
Stone
Tevye
Fagin
#43
Posted: 3/18/05 at 6:19pm
j. pierrepont finch
jekyll/hyde
orin et al.
billy flynn
jekyll/hyde
orin et al.
billy flynn
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#44
Posted: 3/18/05 at 8:03pm
sweeny todd is definatelly up there as is the emcee.
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#45
Posted: 3/18/05 at 8:57pm
There are many great roles for men.
The Phantom
Jean Valjean
Javert
King Arthur
Lancelot
Coalhouse Walker
Tevye
Roger
Mark
Harold Hill
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Munkstrap
Sweeney Todd
Seymour
Audry 2
The Phantom
Jean Valjean
Javert
King Arthur
Lancelot
Coalhouse Walker
Tevye
Roger
Mark
Harold Hill
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Munkstrap
Sweeney Todd
Seymour
Audry 2
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#46
Posted: 3/18/05 at 10:43pm
Gaston!
"There's a butt naked princess, lounging in a bed, calling your name. What exactly didn't you realize? Before our wedding night, pack up some of that dried monkey meat and have the royal cartographer draw you a map of the female body, captain. Maybe then you'll be more inclined to come explore!"
#47
Posted: 3/18/05 at 11:31pm
Javert
Sweeney Todd
Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance
{I actually really dislike the part of Jean Valjean. I think his part is bland and boring to listen to. Javert is much more interesting, much more 3-dimensional... and thrilling to watch, especially when done the right way}
Sweeney Todd
Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance
{I actually really dislike the part of Jean Valjean. I think his part is bland and boring to listen to. Javert is much more interesting, much more 3-dimensional... and thrilling to watch, especially when done the right way}
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#48
Posted: 3/19/05 at 4:52pm
Seymour...He's so adorabubble!
Scar (i wanna be him in the show!)
Amos
The Pharoh!
Joseph
Herr Schultz!
the Emcee
Frank-n-furter
Tony Manero
Bert in mary poppins!
Scar (i wanna be him in the show!)
Amos
The Pharoh!
Joseph
Herr Schultz!
the Emcee
Frank-n-furter
Tony Manero
Bert in mary poppins!
#49
Posted: 3/19/05 at 7:40pm
Coalhouse Walker and Billy Bigelow are probably the two greatest male roles.
#50
Posted: 3/19/05 at 9:28pm
I would think that in terms of modern shows (2000-present)- Radames and Peter Allen qualify.
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