Monday, August 23, 2021

Broadway Fun 1: Christian Borle

During the Covid break I printed out a page from all my reviews and I found that some entertainers I love come up a lot. A lot!

So I thought I would share with you. Up first Christian Borle. Unlike many of the other actors I will talk about, he doesn't do much TV or movie work so you might not recognize him. He was in all 32 episodes of Smash, but I stopped watching early. 

Most of these shows are comedy and his timing is unbelievable.  He sings on the soundtracks of many of these shows.

He has been in some amazing shows, these are the ones I seen in New York (on and off Broadway).

Left -> Right | Top ->Bottom

TL: Something Rotten. He plays William Shakespeare as a rock n roll idol. He is hilarious as the heartthrob with a big codpiece. Tony Award, Best Actor Featured in a Musical

TR: Headshot

ML: Lot's of parts in Little Shop of Horrors. Drama Desk: Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

MM: Falsettos No really my cup of tea. It seemed dated look at gay life, but he was very good.

MR: Pryor in Angels in America (off Broadway). I cannot judge because I love that show. He was excellent as Pryor - if a little too buff.

LL: Legally Blonde - the Musical.This was my first time watching him. He was the nice guy and sings beautifully

LR: Black Stash in Peter And the Star Catcher. He played a pirate that turns into Black Stash during the show. It is a prequel to Peter Pan and he is a precursor to Captain Hook. Tony Award, Best Actor Featured in a Musical | Lortel Award,  Outstanding Lead Actor

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