Musical Theatre Themed Ask
I literally never do these on tumblr but how could I resist??
1. What was the first musical you saw?
It’s hard to remember. Either The Secret Garden or Into the Woods (Act I, JR version)
2. What musical got you really into theatre?
The Phantom of the Opera. No shame at all.
3. Who was your first Broadway crush?
Though I didn’t know he was mostly a musical theatre actor at the time, Gavin Creel in Eloise at Christmastime singing Gypsy had me SHOOK.
4. Name three of your current Broadway crushes.
Gavin Creel. Jonathan Groff. Patti LuPone.
5. Name four of your dream roles.
Piangi (Phantom), Boq (Wicked), Mama Rose (Gypsy), Ursula (TLM)
6. Favorite off-broadway show:
Currently? Who’s Holiday. Otherwise, tie between Heathers and Dogfight!
7. Favorite cast recording.
Evita Original Broadway Cast Recording. 100%.
8. 2013 Tony opening number or 2016 Tony opening number?
2013. I still get chills. WE WERE THAT KID! (Also Debra Messing’s face still kills me cause SAME GIRL)
9. Favorite show currently on Broadway.
Wicked. Loved it 10 years ago when I first saw it. I love it now. I’ll love it forever. Don’t come for me.
10. A musical that closed and you’re still bitter about. Rant a bit.
BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY. Listen up y’all, this is JRB’s BEST score. I LOVE Parade and TL5Y but BRIDGES IS FUCKIN LIFE. I cannot believe the show only ran 90-something performances. Kelli O’Hara used every single part of her perfect voice. Steven Pasquale was SHIRTLESS. The set was brilliant. DEREK KLENA. HUNTER FOSTER. OH MY GAH. Not to mention the story is so beautiful. It’s about love and life and wanting what you can’t have and WHO CAN’T RELATE TO THAT SHIT?! I’ll forever be upset about this considering I was planning on seeing it and it closed TWO WEEKS before I arrived in NYC that summer. TWO. WEEKS. UGH. Revival plz?? (Also Falsettos but at least I saw it!)
11. Best stage to screen adaptation?
Tie between Dreamgirls and Chicago. Both brilliant. Though Chicago is actually much better than the actual stage show so maybe that’s my final answer.
12. Worst stage to screen adaptation?
Okay I actually really like the Sweeney Todd movie but come on... They cut all of the best songs, cut the entire chorus, changed the entire mood of the show.. It is just all wrong.
Ummm... The one where Patti LuPone sings Give My Regards to Broadway.
14. A musical you would love to see produced by Deaf West?
Maybe Next to Normal? Anything with a smaller cast that tells a really good story.
15. If you could revive any musical, which one would it be and who would you cast in it?
Okay I CANNOT pick just one. Mame with Kristin Chenoweth, or a colorblind A Little Night Music starring Audra McDonald as Desiree because COME ON. (Okay one more Sutton in Gypsy in 15 years)
16. If you could go to a concert at the 54 below, who’s would it be?
I’d love to see the upcoming Drowsy Chaperone reunion concert!
17. Do you watch broadway.com vlogs? Which one is your favourite?
When I have time, yes! The two best are Fly Girl with Lindsay Mendez and Daae Days with Sierra Boggess!
18. Make a broadway related confession.
The Disney-fication/Hollywood takeover of Broadway makes me sick. Sure, we’ve gotten a handfull of great musicals from these but can we PLEASE have more original ideas on the Great White Way?
19. What does Musical Theatre mean to you?
To me, Musical Theatre is one, (if not THE), most powerful version of storytelling. From an intense scene, to a powerful song, into an electric dance, nothing can capture the hearts and attention of an audience quicker than a really good musical. It’s all about escapism y’all.
20. Express some love for understudies and swings!
The most hardworking and under-appreciated peeps in the business! Sometimes even better than the stars... just saying. ;)
A I D A. 100%. (Revival with Cynthia Erivo and Megan Hilty?) Hunchback is a close second. I LOATHE what they did to the books of both Mary Poppins and The Little Mermaid, though the scores and new songs in these shows are lit af.
22. Which Disney movie should be made into a musical?
HERCULES. Without a freakin doubt.
23. Which musical fandom has the funniest memes?
Falsettos? Newsies? They’re all so funny to me!
24. Name a character from a musical you would sort into your Hogwarts house.
Slytherin... Elphaba. The Witch (ITW). Eva Peron. Mama Rose. All the roles I want to play? Hahahah
25. Name a Broadway star you would sort into your Hogwarts house.
26. Best on stage chemistry?
I gotta say it... I LOVE Sierra and Ramin together. Also Kelli O’Hara and Steven Pasquale.
27. A Broadway duo you love.
Bernadette and Mandy. Terrance Mann & Charlotte d’Aboise. Marin Mazzie & Jason Danieley.
28. What book, tv show, movie, biography, video game, etc. should be turned into a musical?
I would love to see The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Also The Devil Wears Prada.
29. If you could make a jukebox musical, what artist or genre would you pick?
Lady Gaga. The woman is practically writing showtunes people.
30. Favorite role played by _________________?
Patti? Eva. Audra? Carrie Pipperidge. Kristin? Lily Garland. Kelli? Clara. Bernadette? The Witch. Carol? DOLLY. Not sure how to even answer this question I could do this for hours...
31. What musical has made you cry the most?
FALSETTOS. Also Next to Normal just by listening to the OBC recording.
32. What musical has made you laugh the most?
The Producers. The Drowsy Chaperone. Spamalot. Spongebob.
33. Current showtune stuck in you head:
“I Can Cook Too” has been playing nonstop in my head all week. Idk.
34. A musical that has left you thinking about life for a long time or deeply inspired you.
35. Name a musical you didn’t like at first but ended up loving.
Godspell. Never liked it until I was in it! Now I adore it.
36. What are some costumes you’d love to try on?
The Dolly Levi dress. WITH the headpiece.
37. Favorite dance break.
Is anything better than the Anything Goes (revival) tap number?? Also the 42nd Street opening.
38. What’s a musical more people should know about?
39. What are some lines from musicals you really like?
“Don't be afraid it won't be perfect, the only thing to be afraid of really is that it won't BE.” (Company)
“Some people ain’t me!” (Gypsy)
“Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor” (Into the Woods)
40. Name a Tony performance you rewatch and rewatch.
Anything Goes (2011), Evita (1980), Opening Number (2013), Gypsy (2008), 42nd Street (1981), Opening number with Rosie O’Donnell, Patti LuPone, Jennifer Holliday, and Betty Buckley (1999).
