washed up

[Theatreboy33]

Posted: 8/28/03 at 3:02pm

Does anyone think that any current or recently current broadway stars are washed up or should start acting their age? Just trying to think of a new topic. discuss away...

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 8/28/03 at 3:05pm

Hmmm, just wondering if your picture has anything to do with this topic?

[Theatreboy33]

Posted: 8/28/03 at 3:14pm

haha, i knew someone was going to mention that. now while i really do enjoy michael crawford, i DO think that he should try something his own age on broadway. obviously DOTV, which i thought was good, but flawed, demonstrated that he cant act too young anymore, but i think there are plenty of roles (ive heard him mentioned for thre part for Higgins in my fair lady) for him still to play on broadway. while dance may have not been the best way to showcase his current self, i still believe he has a wonderfully unique voice that still works in perfect order and that he should still return to the stage. plus, his comedic acting is far underrated. he made a large name for himself as a comedic actor far before phantom. keep em coming!

[luluhed]

Posted: 8/28/03 at 3:25pm

theatreboy, on the topic of Crawford acting young in DOTV, I'm not sure the role of Krolok (sp?) is a young one. What age was he meant to be? I'm basing my opinion on most of the vampire movies I've seen where the lead vampire is usually an old man. Perhaps in this show he was meant to be young, but I don't think so. Can you shed more light on it? Thanks!

[Theatreboy33]

Posted: 8/28/03 at 3:29pm

perhaps he was supposed to be old, obviously his age is inconsequential as he is "undead", but i just believe critics didnt enjoy seeing him trying to suck in his gut, grow out his hair, seduce a young woman, and be more of a rock star than an old vampire. he's a great actor, but krollock was just a little too far of a stretch. hope that helps

[JohnPopa]

Posted: 8/28/03 at 3:32pm

Sucking in his gut and what not isn't trying to play young, it's trying to play someone IN SHAPE.

[BrdwyThtr]

Posted: 8/28/03 at 3:32pm

I don't think any current Broadway performers are washed up.

Posted: 8/28/03 at 9:13pm

I'd say...Chenoworth...Foster (S.)...Winokur (sp?)...anyone who played in RENT...who even knows who stared(s) in THE LION KING?...

Time to give some room on the boards for newer talent.

Yours for fresh faces on Broadway!

[BroadwayGirl107]

Posted: 8/28/03 at 10:32pm

You spelled Chenoweth wrong. I wouldn't say Foster and Chenoweth are washed up...epecially not Sutton, she's pretty much a newcomer herself. And with these two performing, who NEEDS new talent?! (That last sentence was not meant to be taken seriously, just making a point that they are among the best of the best in my book. And Sutton IS the best of the best in my book)

[ChristineDaae]

Posted: 8/28/03 at 11:39pm

aww I like your icon Theatreboy! Michael Crawford was funny in DOTV! Wasn't he suppose to be an older vampire in DOTV anyway?


As for washed up, I think Karmine Alers- even though she can pass for a 19 yr old and shes very nice... shes just much older than 19.

Sutton Foster isn't washed up at all. Shes new to Broadway!

[Theatreboy33]

Posted: 8/29/03 at 1:36am

Thanks, i like it too. I absolutely loved him, and Barbara S. in the Hello Dolly film (and i dont care what Dollypop has to say about that). His voice was so cute and untrained sounding, but it worked as he played such a naive character.

[ChristineDaae]

Posted: 8/29/03 at 3:40pm

I agree Theatreboy!!!

"Thanks, i like it too. I absolutely loved him, and Barbara S. in the Hello Dolly film (and i dont care what Dollypop has to say about that). His voice was so cute and untrained sounding, but it worked as he played such a naive character"

[Hello Gorgeous]

Posted: 8/29/03 at 3:58pm

I also don't think that any Broadway stars are washed up right now...

[TEACHEROFTHEATER]

Posted: 8/29/03 at 4:12pm

its kinda an oxymoron washed up Broadway star, no??

[Hello Gorgeous]

Posted: 8/29/03 at 4:26pm

kinda....