"also one must have substantial knowledge about
1) the work of Rodgers and Hammerstein
2) the work of Stephen Sondheim
and one must appreciate (or at least have knowledge about) both modern musical theatre (post- 1970 in my opinion) and pre- 1970 musical theatre"
My thoughts exactly. When I first saw this thread, I remembered someone's response to the "Top 10 Theater People of all time" thread and someone had responded with: Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel as well as 8 others that had absolutely no business being on the all time list. It just seems like people are not interested anymore in the classics, the composers, actors, producers, directors, choreographers and shows that have made Broadway what is today. (No offense to the person to whom I am referring or to Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel, but there was theater before Wicked.)
The Broadway series they had on KPBS not too long ago would be great for anyone wanting to learn about the history of Broadway and how it has taken shape over the years.
I am grateful for Wicked bringing so many fans to Bway that maybe would never have gotten into it otherwise, but I just wish that it's fans would realize that Wicked is not the only show on Bway and do their research before posting that Idina Menzel is one of the greatest of all time. I just feel sad for them that they are depriving themselves of some of the greatest work in history and making fools of themselves on public messageboards. Do your research!
I'm sure I am going to get flamed for saying this. Oh well.
"When you're a Jet, / You're a Jet all the way, / From your first pirouette / To your last grand jete." --Brian Kaman
Updated On: 2/2/05 at 05:42 PM
