Who's your favorite BROADWAY LADY?

[SuttonBebeFaith]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 3:33am

So sorry BroadwayBaby....I missed yours! But thanks!

And what about Elaine?

And Broadwaylady...here's a little ditty for ya:

#2356 Get A Clue

Love nonAndy

Updated On: 12/23/03 at 03:33 AM

[bob8rich]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 3:44am

For pure golden tones in the voice, every time I hear Linda Eder I feel a tingle in my spine - and, although her acting is nothing more than adequate, I loved her in J & H and joined in the standing ovation which literally stopped the show when she sang "A New Life".

But for all round total star quality - comic timing, vocal brilliance that combines electrifying power with heartbreaking pathos, dramatic subtlety and immense stage presence, the Queen of modern musical theater is undoubtedly BERNADETTE PETERS.

[bially082]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 3:57am

i second that.

[Juliette Capulet]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 4:02am

Julie Hanson

Bonnes fêtes,
Juliette Capulet

[DonnaMurphyRocks]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 5:03am

I can't remember her name right now but she's done a lot of good shows, like one was called "Something Something" with whats-his-name and another one was called just plain "Something." She rocks!

[MasterLcZ]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 7:28am

Bea Lillie & Ethel Waters.

[Deena Jones2]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 7:35am

Harvey Fierstein!

[zannafan]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 9:00am

I really love Carolee Carmello. Her voice is stellar. Also, I love Julia Murney, Idina and Kristin, Kerry Butler, and let me not forget the AMAZING Sherie Rene Scott. I don't know about the rest of ya, but I am DEFINITELY due for a new recording with her on it. But she's pregnant, so that's ok. Good luck with the baby, Sherie and Kurt.
Nick

[bob8rich]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 9:19am

Zannafan, I agree about Carolee Carmello - her voice is outstanding. (Love Kristin too!)

[robyn525600]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 9:42am

Idina Menzel

[TheaterBaby]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 9:50am

Bernadette Peters
Audra McDonald
Kristin Chenoweth
Idina Menzel
Mary Martin
Chita Rivera
Julie Andrews
Carolee Carmello
Louise Pitre

Updated On: 12/23/03 at 09:50 AM

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 9:51am

Donna Murphy wins for best all-around versatility. Then I'd have to go with Audra McDonald, Betty Buckley and Patti LuPone.

[TheBalladeer]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 10:22am

I would have to go with Bernadette Peters, Linda Eder, Audra McDonald, Kerry Butler, and Betty Buckley.

[mamamia sammy]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 10:36am

Roberta Flack

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 10:40am

Nathan Lane

[sheekala]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 10:49am

Harvey gets my vote.

[Broadwaylady]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 11:03am

Broadwaylady!!!!!!!!

[ShbrtAlley44]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 11:04am

I'll have to agree with Carolee. She's incredible in Urinetown. Bernadette, yes, and Idina singing-wise, but not acting-wise. Can Madeline Kahn also be considered a Broadway lady?

[TheaterBaby]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 11:21am

Madeline Kahn can defintely be considered in this category. She's an all-around legend if you ask me. Great in televison, movies, and theatre! And certainly taken from us too soon. I think she would have been a good Mama Rose.

[bernadette88]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 11:21am

Bernadette Peters...without a doubt!
I also love Kristin...she is so gorgeous!!

[TheaterBaby]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 11:45am

I've changed my icon picture yet again lol
This thread made me think of Madeline Kahn, so my new pic is in honor of her.

[ShbrtAlley44]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 12:17pm

I would have loved to see her play Rose. I know she had the classical voice, but it would have been amazing to hear her really belt some of those songs.

[WhatDoINeedWithLove?]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 1:18pm

Sutton, Idina, and Bernadette!

[Deena Jones2]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 1:41pm

Isn't Madeline Kahn dead?

[BroadwayDiva]

Posted: 12/23/03 at 1:44pm

Idina Menzel