Who was that young boy on TONYS? — Page 2

Thanks elimeyer. You took the words out of my mouth. He's 12 years old, for God's sake (and used to performing in a studio, not in front of thousands of people). He was sweet and charming, I wish him the best in life.

The thing is...between Ugly Betty and last night, he runs the risk of becoming TOO precious...where does the talented kid end and the affectations begin.

Oddly enough, this thread was started by a Trish. Does Trish have a young gay man inside of her that she hates? Is that why this kid gave her the heebie jeebies?

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'Does Trish have a young gay man inside of her that she hates?'

Probably more than once.

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I believe when they grow into being a talented Adult? More and more "kids" are turning into great performers. Especially in this lovefest with teens we seem to have here in America. What matters is that we, as Americans, give them the chance to be famous for something besides what they did as kids.

Of course though, I do believe in talent. Just because you had a part because you were cute as a kid, doesn't guarantee you a spot as an Adult. Though it should gain you the respect we give others though for a job well done. Considering how many kids lose what money they made in their youths to their Parents or bad investments, they deserve the same break and recognition for their currant work, that the rest of Hollywood or Broadway grants others.

Brooke Shields, Matthew Broderick, Christina Applegate are just what comes to mind right now. Good examples of Actors who made it past Primetime pitfalls to Broadway and other venues because they kept at it, got the training and respect of many in different Medias. It is we, the Public, who have to give these kids some time to mature, gracefully. Or else we end up with a lot of Britney Spears, Lindsey Lohans, who were exploited as kids and can't seem to function well in the Adult World of exploitation.

Though I do believe, even "cash-cows" like these can mature and get past these ridiculous images, if they grow-up. It may however,never happen. You just hate to see any Actor end up this way and I would hope those who can influence them would try because as much as the Public loves to see Actors crash and burn, some of us would just really like to see them grow up and be good happy people who can do wonders with their money besides getting drunk and arrested all of the time.

This kid has a ridiculous image? Cause he showed up on the Tonys, read his lines correctly and told everyone he loves musicals? Then why aren't we hand wringin over Zach BRaff? He did that too. g

And teenagers who celebrate all things Gwen Verdon might want to think before they cast aspersions of the stereotypicalness of others.

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Updated On: 6/11/07 at 01:07 PM

And teenagers who celebrate all things Gwen Verdon might want to think before they cast aspersions of the stereotypicalness of others.



- Gwen Verdon was a sex goddess. If I'm not mistaken - in her time she appealed to A LOT straight men. I don't go around worshiping her or trying to be her. I just simply believe she was the greatest female Broadway dancer of all time. And I feel I have to continue her legacy for future generations. But simply bringing up Verdon as a way to insult me just proved that you have a really catty nature. Another thing - Verdon isn't even a gay icon. She doesn't appeal to the gay community like Carol Channing does. Pointless to bring her up.

I'm just tired of the stereotypes Broadway has.

Updated On: 6/11/07 at 01:24 PM

"I thought putting him into the show was really an inspired choice. Way to think outside the box."

Unlike Fantasia.


Man, stop ragging on the kid. If you'd seen Ugly Betty, then you wouldn't be such prigs. He's funny, touching and believable.

And before anyone else posts anything negative about him, think about this:

Would YOU have the guts to get up and do what he does every day?

And he's only 12.

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Not this week, he turns 13 in July.

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'i hate the stereotype that if youre a guy who likes Broadway, youre gay...'

Why? What's wrong with either liking Broadway or being gay?

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And what I'm asking is 'Why do you care if they think your gay?'

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