Ben Rimalower 's Leading Men of Broadway
Ben Rimalower 's Leading Men of Broadway
#1Ben Rimalower 's Leading Men of Broadway
Posted: 11/30/13 at 6:50am
from Playbill.com
Leading Men
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
indytallguy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/08
#2Ben Rimalower 's Leading Men of Broadway
Posted: 11/30/13 at 7:29amMade me wonder what's next for Esparza. Anyone know?
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#2Ben Rimalower 's Leading Men of Broadway
Posted: 11/30/13 at 10:09pmOnce again Boyd Gaines is overlooked. I guess four Tony Awards mean nothing nowadays.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
oasisjeff
Broadway Star Joined: 11/15/07
#3Ben Rimalower 's Leading Men of Broadway
Posted: 12/1/13 at 12:07amHow can someone be overlooked in an article about one person's selection of his favorite leading men?
Now t/d/b/a haterobics on here.
#4Ben Rimalower 's Leading Men of Broadway
Posted: 12/1/13 at 12:32amI always get Boyd Gaines mixed up with Davis Gaines.
#5Ben Rimalower 's Leading Men of Broadway
Posted: 12/1/13 at 6:20amI've had the chance to see both in performance: Boyd Gaines (in Gypsy) and Davis Gaines (as Anthony in the San Francisco Symphony production of "Sweeney Todd" in SF in 2001. His vocals are beyond belief!
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
Ed_Mottershead
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/20/05
#6Ben Rimalower 's Leading Men of Broadway
Posted: 12/1/13 at 9:35amWhat about Hugh Jackman? If ever there was a musical star, he's it. Totally agree re: Boyd Gaines.
BroadwayEd
#7Ben Rimalower 's Leading Men of Broadway
Posted: 12/1/13 at 10:34amJackman has been in one actual musical on Broadway.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#8Ben Rimalower 's Leading Men of Broadway
Posted: 12/1/13 at 2:32pm
Made me wonder what's next for Esparza. Anyone know?
Between SVU and Hannibal and the demanding schedule that comes with being a regular on a 25+ episode season, he can't really honor any theater commitments. So, more of that for now.
wonkit
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/30/08
#9Ben Rimalower 's Leading Men of Broadway
Posted: 12/1/13 at 3:10pmThe article also states (incorrectly) that Esparza has not created a role on Broadway. It may not have lasted very long, but he did create Jonas Nightingale in LEAP.
#10Ben Rimalower 's Leading Men of Broadway
Posted: 12/1/13 at 3:14pmI thought that at first, too, but then it says "of note." Not an oversight, editorialized.
mamaleh
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
#11Ben Rimalower 's Leading Men of Broadway
Posted: 12/2/13 at 11:57amHugh Jackman Back on Broadway may not have been a book show, but it certainly was musical. They should have reinstituted the Best Theatrical Event Tony category.
#12Ben Rimalower 's Leading Men of Broadway
Posted: 12/4/13 at 12:24pmI don't think that list has changed in a few years.
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