Why isn't Spencer Liff a leading man?

I am a huge Spencer Liff fan and as he is always amazing and perhaps the best male dancer on Broadway today, I wonder why he hasn't been plucked from the chorus and given a leading role. He has amazing stage presence, so I can only imagine that his voice is limited, or perhaps his acting skills. Anyone care to speculate?

He should do a show at Birdland. That made Nick Adams a star. Right?

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Nick Adams and Spencer Liff in the revival of Mame.

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Who else thinks Scott Briefer is really Spencer Liff? Is it just me?

..uhmmm...cuz he's a young ensemble player.

I believe Spencer Liff plays the leading man of 'Far Out,' a sci-fi musical that's playing the Fringe. His character is terrorized by a bad boy played by Nick Adams.

For the record, in the past three years, he's been in 3 Broadway shows; assistant choreographed 'Cry-Baby,' for which he won the Astaire Award for Best Male Dancer, and was scheduled to be the assistant director/choreographer of a revival of 'Brigadoon' until that got canceled. And Spencer's only 23 (if not 24). Give him time!

because he is an amazing dancer/ensemble player. Not everyone is destined for stardom (or leading player) despite their amazing talents. Their is NO shame in being a working performer...

i'm guessing vocally limited. he was the only ensemble member in wedding singer and crybaby not wearing a mic.

NO ONE could keep their eyes off Spencer Liff in Cry-Baby b/c he bared all in the lake scene. And what a view it was!!!

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Things I wish to clear up... I am not Spencer Liff. I think he has a glorious career. He's a brilliant performer and is working regularly. I was just curious if he could sing and act. He is one of the best dancers on Broadway today and his stage presence is magical.

Spencer Liff, if you read this, you rock!

That's a question for producers and folks who cast. He is already esteemed and respected as a dancer and will no doubt work continuously. Not every ensemble member will become a lead. Matt Risch who I ADORED in Pal Joey was pretty much hung out to dry by critics. Now he was a dancer and ensemble member who was very dynamic, sexy, and talented but it did not translate into leading man level panache. I saw Pal Joey twice and just thought he was perfection. I hope he gets more leads.

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Nick Adams is a 'star'? He is basically known in the industry and thru his fans. Heck... he's yet to land ANY role on Broadway, aside from dancing in the chorus. Even his stint as Larry in A CHORUS LINE can't even be considered a role as the character isn't even developed in the plot.

Only a selected few of my gay friends knows who he is -- even some Broadway know-it-alls have no clue who he is. And of course... anyone else who doesn't follow Broadway has never heard of him in any way shape or form.

He's going to have to work harder at his internet self-promotion if he wants to expand himself to other markets... not just Broadway and his fans.

2 simple words come to mind: Leslie Kritzer

NOTE: my personal career recommendations for Mr. Adams: Sean Cody, Corbin Fisher or Falcon Video. They can sure make him the star he thinks he is.

Leslie Kritzer. Insanely talented in every account. Spotlighted in a few Broadway shows (including 2 original casts) even Off-Broadway (THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, ROOMS) . Has had several great showcases: Encores! ON THE TOWN; Papermill Playhouse's FUNNY GIRL; her well-received gig at Joe's Pub LESLIE KRITZER IS PATTI LuPONE AT LES MOUCHES.

... and yet nothing has developed worthy enough of her talents in any market. No films. No TV. No recordings (aside from her appearance on those Original Cast Recordings).

Wow!