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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2017 12:56:48 GMT
After danieljohnson14 's confession that he'd love to play the part of Emcee in Cabaret, it got me to thinking. If there was one role in theatre (musical or otherwise) that you'd absolutely audition for if you were 'in the biz', what would it be?Following some consideration, I think I'd want to be one of Lola's angels from Kinky Boots (if only I had the body!) Sass, glamour and strength all embodied into a character. Over to you. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2017 12:59:04 GMT
God dammit, this is such a good question, I have so many, both male and female haha! But, even though I'd love to play the Emcee one day, my dream role is actually a supporting role, and it is Boq in Wicked. Always has been my dream role.  If I were black though, I would slay Lola in Kinky Boots.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2017 13:00:06 GMT
I've always wanted to play Norma Desmond and Judas. Neither is ever going to happen though, for somewhat different reasons.
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Post by zsazsa on Mar 5, 2017 13:01:03 GMT
Albin in 'La Cage Aux Folles'
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2017 13:03:49 GMT
Albin in 'La Cage Aux Folles' Good shout. I always assumed until now that Zsa Zsa was your birth name... Maybe not then? Edit: OK, you're clearly male. My bad. |
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Post by zsazsa on Mar 5, 2017 13:05:30 GMT
Albin in 'La Cage Aux Folles' Good shout. I always assumed until now that Zsa Zsa was your birth name... Maybe not then? Edit: OK, you're clearly male. My bad. My spiritual name! |
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Post by hulmeman on Mar 5, 2017 13:19:55 GMT
What a great thread!
I have been fortunate to play Emcee in Cabaret, it's a great and hugely demanding role, but go for it danieljohnson14 - very rewarding.
As for me, I was born to play Norma Desmond, trouble is nobody else sees it that way!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2017 14:11:49 GMT
Elphaba in Wicked or Eponine in Les Mis.
If I were the right ethnicity, then also Felicia in Memphis or Celie in The Color Purple.
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Post by Deal J on Mar 5, 2017 15:21:38 GMT
If I had the body, I'd love to play Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Show.
Ooh can I be Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors too? When the RHS tour ends?
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Post by alece10 on Mar 5, 2017 15:22:55 GMT
Maria in Sound of Music
Always fancied wearing a wimple!
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Post by Tibidabo on Mar 5, 2017 15:25:11 GMT
I know I'm at risk here of going on BurlyBeaR 's block list so I'll whisper this: I have always wanted to play a pantomime dame 'cos it looks fun. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 5, 2017 15:26:19 GMT
I know I'm at risk here of going on BurlyBeaR 's block list so I'll whisper this: I have always wanted to play a pantomime dame 'cos it looks fun.  |
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Post by Polly1 on Mar 5, 2017 15:49:16 GMT
I know I'm at risk here of going on BurlyBeaR 's block list so I'll whisper this: I have always wanted to play a pantomime dame 'cos it looks fun. I have played a dame (amdram, obviously). It is fun. I've also played a pantomime horse (one person) - was fun until I fell off the stage and almost broke my leg. Only saved by the piano, as horse's name was Lightning - the piano was struck by lightning! Did the curtain call with a massive bandage on my leg and 4 more performances before going to physio  |
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Post by greeny11 on Mar 5, 2017 15:51:04 GMT
If I was the right ethnicity then Lola from Kinky Boots. Other dream roles include Marius in Les Mis, the title character in Phantom of the Opera, and Edna Turnblad in Hairspray.
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Post by Tibidabo on Mar 5, 2017 16:11:38 GMT
I know I'm at risk here of going on BurlyBeaR 's block list so I'll whisper this: I have always wanted to play a pantomime dame 'cos it looks fun. I have played a dame Are you really Caroline Quentin Polly? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2017 16:29:23 GMT
Definitely either Sweeney Todd or Mama Rose ( both very obvious) they would both be a great challenge to do and I just love gypsy and Sweeney Todd a lot.
For a play and less typical I would love to play bottom in a midsummer nights dream.
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Post by Polly1 on Mar 5, 2017 17:02:55 GMT
Are you really Caroline Quentin Polly? Haha, sadly not! On topic, I would love to play Beatrice in Much Ado or Portia in Merchant, but as I can't act for toffee ... |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 5, 2017 18:03:30 GMT
Henrik in A Little Night Music
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Post by LaLuPone on Mar 5, 2017 19:20:45 GMT
If I was a girl it would have to be Elphaba or Effie White because they are almost everyone's dream roles. I mean come on who wouldn't want to sing And I Am Telling You or Defying Gravity 8 times a week!
But as a boy then I guess Seaweed in Hairspray if I was black or Jack in Into The Woods.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2017 19:54:13 GMT
Henrik in A Little Night Music Isn't he usually played by someone really ugly though? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2017 20:18:02 GMT
Oh damn, I forgot the mother of them all... Hedwig in Hedwig and The Angry Inch. I mean, long ago, I just accepted that role in my head. One day, I will play that part!
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Post by infofreako on Mar 5, 2017 20:47:56 GMT
Huey in Memphis is the one that springs to mind
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Post by firefingers on Mar 5, 2017 23:47:43 GMT
I'm comically weird enough to do Thenardier. Don't have to a particularly strong singer either. Maybe one day.
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Post by infofreako on Mar 6, 2017 6:31:55 GMT
I'd add Roger in Rent to my list
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2017 9:08:52 GMT
I am sorry but I cannot just pick one!!!!
Dot in Sunday in The Park
Mrs L - Sweeney
Frank - Rocky Horror
Philip - Taboo
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