#26
Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:19pm
I was fortunate enough to see it live during my first trip to London when I was 15. It was and still remains one of the most extrodinary theatre experiences I've had.
Which Actor is Your Raison d'Etre? — Page 2
#27
Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:21pm
Neil Patrick Harris.
A lot of people dislike him, but I just love his work, and just about anything he does screams "enthralling" at me.
A lot of people dislike him, but I just love his work, and just about anything he does screams "enthralling" at me.
"It does what a musical's supposed to do. It takes you to another world, and it gives you a little tune to carry with you in your head for when you're feeling blue."
#28
Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:23pm
I've only ever had the opportunity to see the filmed production, but if that was so amazing I could only IMAGINE what the performance was like in person...
I hold a degree in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University. It is useless. Now I'm funny for money. Oh, and I sing.
#29
Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:25pm
Ms. Patti LuPone, without a doubt!
However, Audra, Sutton, Mazzie and Cerveris are my supplements
However, Audra, Sutton, Mazzie and Cerveris are my supplements
#30
Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:26pm
One needs legumes with an entree.
#31
Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:28pm
Carol Channing.
Simply put: No Channing, no life.
Simply put: No Channing, no life.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#33
Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:34pm
How did this thread make hot already with only 402 views?
I thought you needed 500.
Must be the heat these actors generate.
I thought you needed 500.
Must be the heat these actors generate.
#35
Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:39pm
Hands down for me Dame LuPone (in my eyes anyway). Chenowith, LuPone, Mazzie, Butz and did I mention LuPone?!
HiHeatherIloveyourdressit'sso purpleI'llseeyouatthepoolwhodiedGod! Forbidden Broadway
#37
Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:49pm
For being-Julie Andrews
For being an actor-Raul Esparza
For being an actor-Raul Esparza
"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL
#38
Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:51pm
Yes, there is no need for shame...
Declare it!
Declare it!
#40
Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:53pm
For whom are you a fanning fighting fish?
#41
Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:53pm
As of right now? Julia Murney. But at the end of the day it's Idina Menzel (don't shoot me) and Julia.
#44
Posted: 8/9/06 at 6:05pm
How can anyone not know who Mary Wickes is? Love her in so many films....the younger crowd may remember her from Sister Act, but I love her in Now Voyager...she was indeed, a treausre.
edit: this was for those who wanted garland to "put names"
edit: this was for those who wanted garland to "put names"
"My dreams, watching me said, one to the other...this life has let us down."
Updated On: 8/9/06 at 06:05 PM
#45
Posted: 8/9/06 at 6:07pm
For whom does your savoir flare?
#46
Posted: 8/9/06 at 6:10pm
Bernadette... and The Andrews.
((edit - Raul Esparza too!))
((edit - Raul Esparza too!))
Updated On: 8/9/06 at 06:10 PM
#47
Posted: 8/9/06 at 6:24pm
Clare Higgins is the one who inspires me. Deeply.
Sadly, those who only see Broadway things probably wont know her, as far as I know she's strictly a London lass!
Michael Gambon, Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Audra-Audra-Audra [Who does she think she is?! Bring her in here!], Janie Dee...
God, there are so many. That's the problem: so many different actors represent different things that inspire me. All actors are different, so how can I just pick one or two? There are hundreds of actors who I have been inspired by or who have made me say "WOW" or who have made me weep with sadness, delight or both. How can you narrow it down and say "This one actor is my raison d'etre."
Sadly, those who only see Broadway things probably wont know her, as far as I know she's strictly a London lass!
Michael Gambon, Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Audra-Audra-Audra [Who does she think she is?! Bring her in here!], Janie Dee...
God, there are so many. That's the problem: so many different actors represent different things that inspire me. All actors are different, so how can I just pick one or two? There are hundreds of actors who I have been inspired by or who have made me say "WOW" or who have made me weep with sadness, delight or both. How can you narrow it down and say "This one actor is my raison d'etre."
#48
Posted: 8/9/06 at 6:28pm
Ah, camp_actor, for you life is a bouillabaisse of actors...
#49
Posted: 8/9/06 at 6:32pm
Dittoing Bobby: Carolee Carmello.
#50
Posted: 8/9/06 at 6:37pm
It's hard for me too...if I had to choose one, it would be based on the following criteria...would I watch any movie or stage performance of this person, no matter what.
The first name that comes to mind is Walter Huston. Never failed in any performance. He made the most insipid plot of the 30's movie come to life with his performances. Never saw him on stage myself, but from what I've studied...he was widely hailed there as well.
I can't think of any performers today that cause the same reaction.
The first name that comes to mind is Walter Huston. Never failed in any performance. He made the most insipid plot of the 30's movie come to life with his performances. Never saw him on stage myself, but from what I've studied...he was widely hailed there as well.
I can't think of any performers today that cause the same reaction.
"My dreams, watching me said, one to the other...this life has let us down."
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