I'm Barbra Streisand's biggest fan but come on. She hasn't performed in Broadway for YEARS and there are so many other actresses who have much bigger repertoires.

@felippamallchic5170

6 жыл бұрын

I agree i am a fan I love Barbara but not on this list again watchmojo sometimes gets confuse and base on the stardom of someone.

@JosephJohnson-gu5fw

5 жыл бұрын

She's maintained the Broadway catalog and brought it into pop music for everyone. That's a good thing, but agree, she's not the quintessential Broadway diva

@gigip4727

5 жыл бұрын

No disrespect Ben Lau, but how does her not performing on Broadway for years make her any less of one of the top ten divas? Would you say Michael Jordan's not one of the top ten best basketball players of all time because he doesn't play anymore? C'mon now.

@joestewart8914

5 жыл бұрын

Agree that Streisand belongs nowhere on the list. If for no other reason that she RUINED the movie version of "Hello, Dolly!" In fact, most of her big-screen work is unwatchable it is so bad. I believe Streisand is a completely manufactured talent.

@maestroclassico5801

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about it and I guess the fact that she has done like 5 film musicals and the fact that at least half of what she sings nowadays (including the most recent album) are Broadway hits. Buuuuuut still....not saying we don't love Babs and her voice like buttah, but one starring and one supporting role on Broadway just isn't quite there for this list.

Why is Angela Lansbury so low and Bernadette Peters and Idina Menzel and Bette Midler not even on the list.

@thangvuong9196

7 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree Ms.Lansbury should have been top three.

@Yahiko25

7 жыл бұрын

There should be "Another" Broadway Divas list.

@amyclarke41

7 жыл бұрын

I think people vote in their sleep 🤣

@michaelmiller1215

6 жыл бұрын

Matt R Exactly

@Princessjasmine642

6 жыл бұрын

Matt R where is Elaine page?

Patti only number 6? She is the definition of broadway.

I'm not even that into Broadway and even I know that Bernadette Peters deserves to AT LEAST be number five. Honorable mention??? Give me a break lol.

@zack-qu1cc

6 жыл бұрын

k a y l e e I AGREE COMPLETELY SHE ORIGINATED THE WITCH IN INTO THE WOODS SO LIKE SHES QUEEN

@serenabratten1447

6 жыл бұрын

She’s amazing

@DannyJane.

6 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more.

@MagnoliaManny

6 жыл бұрын

This so much!

@jaredcarey8920

6 жыл бұрын

She certainly deserves to be on the list before Chenowith (who is an amazing talent but...)

Lea Salonga should have been more than an honorable mention, she won a Tony for Kim in Miss Saigon, was Mei-Li in Flower Drum Song, and of course is considered by many to be the best Eponine in Les Miserables. She was Eponine in the Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Dream Cast, and Fantine in the 25th Anniversary Cast. This doesn't even count her vocal credits on the Disney films Aladdin and Mulan.

@cailatibayan5744

7 жыл бұрын

can't believe she was only an honorable mention here, lol

@irisxia6599

6 жыл бұрын

Can't I like this more than once?!!

@anjomalunes752

6 жыл бұрын

Tell that to Bernadette Peters who won two and originated some iconic roles like into the woods. This is a biased list.

@jp3813

6 жыл бұрын

She also won the Olivier for Miss Saigon.

@chocolatesouljah

6 жыл бұрын

I love Lea Salonga but some of the credits mentioned aren't Broadway. Just sayin;. She's def a legit Broadway diva tho.

You should've made a list for classic stars (Julie Andrews, Carol Channing, Liza Minelli, Bernadette Peters, etc) and then another for contemporary actresses (Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, Sierra Boggess, Laura Osnes, etc).

@remyfacade

7 жыл бұрын

Those last 2 would not have made the list

@MartyMusic777

7 жыл бұрын

Katie Tucker Where would Patti Lupone fit into that list? Because that bitch has been doing leading roles since the late 70s until literally THIS year.

@harleenhufflepuff340

6 жыл бұрын

Katie Tucker I would put Bernadette in "contemporary" but I agree with you

@nonenoneonenonenone

5 жыл бұрын

There are no younger stars, they have no star quality, or great talent.

@JM-ft8lw

5 жыл бұрын

none I’m trying to work out what you’re saying because I know you’re not dumb enough to think that Kristin Chenoweth is talentless

I looked up diva in the dictionary and it had a picture of Patti LuPone.

@mrbungeealwaysrhymes9023

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

When I hear the words "Broadway Diva" the first name that pops into my head every time is Patti Lupone. She doesn't just command Broadway she is epitome of Divadom

@tatemitchell1479

2 жыл бұрын

THIS.

You end on that song and don't mention Elaine Stritch?! 😭

Bernadette is NO runner up! ....and where is Sutton Foster!?!!

@alexmeyer5260

7 жыл бұрын

I know, right?!

@XgxrewhxreX

7 жыл бұрын

Snoz Berries she hasn't been on Broadway as long as everyone else on the list.

@bradyfiscus4723

7 жыл бұрын

All that yazz are you talking about Bernadette or Sutton? Because if you're talking bout Bernadette, that's just wrong

@XgxrewhxreX

6 жыл бұрын

Magic_The _Cat12 I'm talking about sutton

@saffiegirl4158

6 жыл бұрын

So? Sutton's done a hell of a lot more on Broadway than Babs ever did, not to mention (as much as I love her) Kristen. Let's stop looking at how long they have been alive and look at serious CONTRIBUTION. Sutton has half this list beat. And Audra at 8? That's just horse sh*t. Audra's so much better than Chita ever saw the day to be.

Ok, how the heck was Bernadette Peters ONLY AN HONORABLE MENTION and NOT IN THE LIST?!

@alexmeyer5260

7 жыл бұрын

I know, I can't believe it either.

I love Barbra, but Julie Andrews ranks above her. C'mon.

@mlchc9004

7 жыл бұрын

Janet Wickline I agree! No way are Streisand nor Rivera better than Julie!

@dianavictoriaaljadeff5302

5 жыл бұрын

@@mlchc9004 I agree Julie shouild be before Rivera who is great but isnt the best all time Broadway star;I dodntg know who made thos list but how can be out Mary Martin,Barbara Cook,Bernadettr \Peters,Gwen Verdon and ot her great Broadway ladies? Who made this list?

Soooooo many issues with this list. 1) They REALLY should either make a follow-up list or they should have split the list into classic and contemporary Broadway stars. 2) WHERE are even nods for Glen Close, Sutton Foster, DEBBIE REYNOLDS, DONNA MURPHY, Sierra Boggess, Laura Osnes and a whole bunch more (AHEM, Judy Kuhn...) 3) Whoever thought Bernadette Peters only deserved an honourable nod should be taken out back and shot. NOT RIGHT!!!!! But all the names on the list deserved the acclaim. Just far too broad a list.

@SuperFarfel

7 жыл бұрын

I agree. I think some of the ladies mentioned on this list are there more because of film/TV notoriety & not Broadway successes.

@baileybieganek2446

7 жыл бұрын

emmamaria truer words were never spoken. This list was made for me, and most of the classics I was expecting. But we NEED a contemporary one THIS INSTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whoever thought they could get away with putting Kristin there and not idina should be lined up with the poor soul who made the mistake of only putting Bernadette and lea as honourable mentions and also shot.

@emmavink

7 жыл бұрын

Bailey Bieganek Don't shoot me....but I would choose Kristin over Idina any day. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE Idina, her acting and her voice. Kristin is a FAR more consistent live performer and her vocal abilities are just astounding! Listen to "The Girl in 14G" for a reference point.

@baileybieganek2446

7 жыл бұрын

emmamaria lol I'm not going to shoot you. People are entitled to their opinions and I can't say I like idina better than Kristin because I don't know too much else of her work aside from wicked. My love of idina over her stems from my love of elphaba over Glinda, though both are incredible characters. Regardless of who thinks who is better, my fault with this list is that it gave Kristin a well-deserved spot, and it MENTIONED idina. Not even honourably mentioned her. And that is not ok, especially not if you're going by wicked as your main reference point. I agree with you on all your points; I wouldn't want to shoot such an eloquent and polite fellow KZread commenter!!!!

@miawatson2146

7 жыл бұрын

emmamaria I totally agree with you, but I think that this was one of their better lists

........no offense but why is Babs even on the list when Bernadette isn't?

@marjanf56

4 жыл бұрын

i know she cant sing

@tamarleahh.2150

4 жыл бұрын

@@marjanf56 she can sing come on.

@alexmeyer5260

2 жыл бұрын

Funny Girl was a big sensation on Broadway in the 1960s, so I guess that's why. However, because she hasn't been on Broadway since then, Barbra Streisand should've been much lower on the list. Bernadette Peters being relegated to honorable mentions is wrong.

Bernadette peters should be more than an honourable mention. She is a LEGEND.

Julie Andrews is the queen of everything!!

@Contrapuntalist

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but she did NOT do Maria in The Sound Of Music ON BROADWAY!!! Mary Martin did. How utterly annoying that they got that wrong.

without a doubt, Liza Minnelli has inherited her mother's golden vocal chops!

Where is Barbara Cook and Gwen Verdon? Flawed list for sure.

@michaelmiller1215

6 жыл бұрын

Dominique Town correct

@dianavictoriaaljadeff5302

5 жыл бұрын

I agree Where are Barbara Cook,Gwen Verdon, and other great artists? Barbara influenced some of the artists that are here like Audra Mc Donald and Kristyn Chenoweth..Gwen received four Tony awards .

Elaine Stritch, anyone?...

@washkoskat

4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

Lea Salonga is deserved more than in honorable mention. Her clarity, diction and emotion in every song she sung are captured of every person’s heart. She still active on stage also.

This list is an insult to all musical theatre fans.

@meganeverson97

7 жыл бұрын

R Lloyd Wow. You clearly don't know anything about musical theatre to know that this isn't an insult, all of these women are Broadway legends.

@emmavink

7 жыл бұрын

Justify that statement!? The list is far too broad, I will completely agree with that, but each of these women deserve a place on this list.

@rachellloyd2981

7 жыл бұрын

emmamaria I simply meant that putting Audra McDonald and Angela so late on this list is completely unjust. They are two of the most decorated and important actresses of their respective generations. Leaving Bernadette Peters out is also completely unfair. The woman has been given us some of the most beautiful performances to ever grace the stage. I agree that basically all the women deserve a spot up their but the order is debatable.

@emmavink

7 жыл бұрын

R Lloyd I will agree with that...please see the comment I just added myself to the general comments on this video. I just think that your wording was a bit too damning. This list is not completely hate-worthy. Just many problems with it ;)

@courtneyc3608

5 жыл бұрын

Not to mention Barbara at number 3??? Even they said she's only been in 2 shows.... she doesn't hold a candle to Julie but surpassed her on the list??? No thanks.

HOW was Julie Andrews only #3? And Bernadette Peters should NOT have JUST been an honorable mention. What about Bette Midler and Sarah Brightman? Elaine Page?

@mlchc9004

7 жыл бұрын

BahstX yes! Julie Andrews is # ONE! No way is Streisand nor Rivera ahead of Julie!

I'm also surprised Betty Buckley was nowhere on this list.

@AnimeMovement

5 жыл бұрын

Betty is phenomenal.

@sabrinapowell9241

5 жыл бұрын

I had no idea she sang. I seriously only knew her from Carrie and Split

Bette Middler should be on this list for sure. And Bernadette and Lea should have gotten more than measly honorable mentions too. And while everyone on the list is a diva, and talented, some are certainly more deserving than others. My list would be: 1) Bernadette Peters 2) Audra McDonald 3) Chita Rivera 4) Lea Salonga 5) Angela Lansbury 6) Patti LuPone 7) Bette Middler 8) Ethel Merman 9) Carol Channing 10) Julie Andrews (because she was more involved in film than onstage) Honorable Mentions: Glenn Close, Betty Buckley, Ruthie Henshall, Liza Minelli, Marin Mazzie, Idina & Kristin

@bradyfiscus4723

7 жыл бұрын

Éponine Johanna Tuck I agree

@Miss_Myth

6 жыл бұрын

I love your list! I'd personally shift Ethel Merman higher, but I think you have a better take on this than most.

@dragonflydyeworks9650

6 жыл бұрын

How about Gwen Verdon, Anne Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, Eileen Page (ok, she's mostly England)

@dianavictoriaaljadeff5302

5 жыл бұрын

And where are Barbara Cook, andMary Martin Eponine?

@michaelware6680

3 жыл бұрын

I Love me some Bette but she only did 2 Book Musicals and Julie only did 4 with no Tony. What about Barbara Cook, Gwen Verdon, Dorothy Loudon, Elaine Stritch!!! There's so many, it's really hard to pick just 10!!!

Bernadette Peters should have been in the top 10, not the honorable mentions.

Lea only on honorable mention? I'm not satisfied with the list

OMG how is Lea Salonga not on this list!?

@cosbystark69

5 жыл бұрын

DEv INity Then you’re not really well versed in musical theatre 😂 she played both eponine and fontine in les miserables (which are both coveted roles) and starred in Miss Saigon (in which she got a tony). Not to mention her voicing both jasmine and Mulan.

Why is Lea Salonga only an Honorable Mention?

I love Julie Andrews so much...

@meganeverson97

7 жыл бұрын

11LadyFie Me too!

@lucypreece7581

7 жыл бұрын

and me. I have seen Sound of Music and Mary Poppins over 100 times and I still love it

@meganeverson97

7 жыл бұрын

Lucy Preece Same. And I've watched Victor, Victoria (both movie & stage version) over 100 times too.

@mlchc9004

7 жыл бұрын

11LadyFie Yesss! Julie should be # ONE!!!

@cameronwhatidoinsparetime8300

5 жыл бұрын

I love her also I know nearly all of her songs she sang I started watching her when I was 3 and now I’m 18

I wonder why Idina Menzel didn't get an honorable mention...

@annafowdy

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah she made her debut in Rent, won a Tony for her performance in Wicked, and was nominated for If/Then. She's also done great stuff off Broadway, but none of that matters.

@beckiesuesim2157

7 жыл бұрын

Or such awesome performers as Sierra Boggess, and Lea Salonga only got an honorable mention along with Bernadette Peters? No they deserved more credit.

@jaspersmommy1347

7 жыл бұрын

Compared to those on the list, she does not have the number of productions and longevity, YET. Give her time.

@angiemaniaciskatingfan723

7 жыл бұрын

Idina was also in the films "Enchanted" (portrayal/voice of Nancy Tremaine) and "Frozen" (voice of Elsa, the Snow Queen).

@Originella

7 жыл бұрын

Angie Maniaci That's true!!

In terms of contemporary stars, I'd personally say Sutton Foster, Laura Osnes, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jessie Mueller, Megan Hilty, Cristin Milioti, Laura Benanti, Montego Glover, Lea Salonga, Katie Rose Clarke, Sherie Rene Scott .... I probably have more. Would definitely like to see a male broadway actors top 10.

@ohwow6640

5 жыл бұрын

Charlotte Talkstageytome Yes to all of those you have mentioned! You have awesome taste!

What Bernadette Peter just a honorable mention? and whats with Sutton Foster? Elaine Stritch? Idina Menzel?

@galeraisanen7954

5 жыл бұрын

Betty Buckley?

UM SUTTON FOSTER??

@Br0wnEyedQueen

7 жыл бұрын

I KNOW RIGHT?!?!!?!!?

@jacksonkamiska

7 жыл бұрын

Sodapop246 8 in 10 years maybe 😉

barbra should be an honorable mention. there are so much more actresses who deserved to be on that list

@dancer2189

6 жыл бұрын

PhantomifyEponine no one had the talent that Barbra did, although she only did 2 musicals- 1 in which she starred in so young. So she's is broadway biggest star. And has/ had the best voice in the world.

@michaelmiller1215

6 жыл бұрын

PhantomifyEponine I ageee

@oklahomorose

6 жыл бұрын

Streisand sux.

@chrisn7259

6 жыл бұрын

Streisand has more than earned her Broadway kudos. Aside from the two musicals she did, her first four movies were based on Broadway shows. She has recorded three albums consisting of Broadway material, and all three went to number one. She also sprinkled show tunes among her pop albums during the seventies. I guarantee more people have heard Broadway music because of her than through any other artist.

@matthewschomer3012

6 жыл бұрын

Streisand does seem out of place on this list, especially considering Bernadette got left in the cold.

Lea Salonga and Bernadette Peters!

BETTY BUCKLEY deserves some kind of mention here.

Ummmm, no Sutton Foster or Idina Mendel? That's just wrong.

@brentcorpuz715

7 жыл бұрын

Ummmm, Idina Menzel?

@SelenaCiaraPerez

7 жыл бұрын

Jenika McCandless I was thinking the exact same thing!

@stephanieevans9223

7 жыл бұрын

Jenika McCandless I am honestly OUTRAGED that they weren't even in the honorable mentions!

@bradyfiscus4723

7 жыл бұрын

Jenika McCandless ya and Bernadette Peters was only a honorable mention

@caitymoran22

6 жыл бұрын

Well I’m just a sucker for the originals. In my opinion the originals paved the way do Sutton and Idina. Without them there jobs would barely exist eek

Sierra Boggess at least deserved a mention in this list! ALW has called her the best Christine!! She's wonderful!

@emilydominko

6 жыл бұрын

You forgot that she was the best Ariel in The Little Mermaid!

@artieskuld6858

5 жыл бұрын

Emily Rule ALW had at least 3 or 4 best Christine 😂 I mean she's undoubtedly great but I think she still have to do other works (in musicals or not) to prove herself.

@batekush8135

4 жыл бұрын

Diva though? No

@melissam597

4 жыл бұрын

Artie Skuld I agree, her resume is so saturated by Phantom - I want to see her in other things. She was so good in Ever After and Into the Woods!

@melissam597

4 жыл бұрын

Artie Skuld I’ve heard his “real” favourite is apparently Joke de Krujif, the Dutch Christine and one of the most popular foreign portrayals (though it should be Sarah). I don’t like how he creepy he is towards Sierra - the way he’s constantly grabbing her makes me feel queasy.

All good performers, but there are others with longer and better Broadway careers than some listed. The furthest back they went was Ethel Merman. Mary Martin seemed to get the bum's rush, even though she originated Maria from "The Sound of Music" and Nellie in "South Pacific". Bernadette Peters is one of the great Broadway performers, and deserved a lot more than an honorable mention.

Bernadette only makes an HONORABLE MENTION???????????????? THE ACTUAL FUCK??????????????

Bernadette is only an honorable mention I'm hurt and offended

why is Lea only an honourable mention AHHH

@cvonbarron

7 жыл бұрын

i agree she should have been very high on the list.

@streisand2391

7 жыл бұрын

passelfizzel and bernadette peters!!

@lyonprairie2691

6 жыл бұрын

Ikr. The inconsistency is so blinding. I don't get it, Lea had lots of broadway appearances than Barbra who got only two appearances but she was only placed in the honorable mentions lol

How do you miss Gwen Verdon a four time Tony Winner and one of the greatest dancers of stage and screen of all time🤔

Audra McDonald takes my breath away. Her voice is awesome and uplifting.

IMO: 1.Ethel Merman 2.Chita Rivera 3.Angela Lansbury 4.Patti LuPone 5.Elaine Stritch 6.Gwen Verdon 7.Bernadette Peters 8.Audra McDonald 9.Carol Channing 10.Betty Buckley

@marklbetya

7 жыл бұрын

Not a bad list. I think Mary Martin or Sutton Foster rank higher than Betty Buckly, and I'd move Verdon up a few notches, but if this was their list, I wouldn't nit pick.

@dianavictoriaaljadeff5302

7 жыл бұрын

Barbara Cook,Mary Martin,Julie Andrews

@mbb008

7 жыл бұрын

This list is a whole lot better!

@dianavictoriaaljadeff5302

7 жыл бұрын

Where is BARBARA COOK in this list?Look at the tributes she had and you will see her importance as Broadway leading ladies. Even stars like Betty Buckley ,Audra Mac Donakld and Patti LuPone who are in your list talked about her and gave a big tribute, Where are Mary Martin and Julie Andrews inthos list;MY LIST IS THIS ONE 1) ETHEL MERMAN,2) MARY MARTIN 3) ANGELA LANSBURY 4) BARBARA COOK 5) GWEN VERDON 6) CHITA RIVERA 7) JULIE ANDREWS 8) AUDRA MAC DONALD 9) PATTI LUPONE 10) BERNADETTE PETERS-BETTY BUCKLEY(TIE)

@BTURNER1961

6 жыл бұрын

This is much better. We have Gertrude Lawrence, Barbara Cook, and Mary Martin, each of whom could be credibly put in a Broadway Diva list as well.

Jennifer Holiday!

Some of these dolls are absolute legends! We have so many incredible songstresses out there it's hard to choose. That being said. A diva is next level. Transcends the stage to become an icon and legend. A name you know whether or not they are on stage at this moment. Lansbury, Channing, Chenoweth, LuPone, Peters, Audra McDonald, O'Hara, Stretch, Merman. These are just the ones I can immediately think of without immediately going back to assign a specific role.

I've had the opportunity to see a lot of Broadway legends - Julie Andrews, Audra McDonald, Patti Lupone, Jennifer Holliday, Marin Mazzie - but no one will ever top Carol Channing. I've never seen such star-power. I was in the very last row of the very last balcony, and the very end of the row, and she played directly to me. Everyone in the theater had that experience. And her physical comedy was the only true show-stopper I've ever experienced. She literally had to hold until the audience could pull themselves together. And then her curtain speech! I'm so lucky to have seen such a star.

Angela and Audra should be closer to number 1 - they both have more Tonys than all the rest.

No Idina? Really? Who did this list that you managed to leave her out, Travolta? :D

Thank you for an entertaining and informative video! Fortunately I have seen many of these great, talented actresses in plays or movies! This video brought back happy memories.

I was lucky enough to actually see Angela Lansbury on stage in Sweeney Todd. She was, and has always been, magnificent! (And yes, I'm a great fan of Murder, She Wrote.)

Ethel Merman should have been #1, Not Chita. Barbra should not have been on the list, due to limited exposure on Broadway. And how DARE you put Mary Martin and Bernadette Peters as only Honorable Mentions!

@hales3007

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Miller I totally agree Mary Martin should have been right behind Ethel merman

@onemercilessming1342

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Miller--Mary Martin did so much more on Broadway than just Peter Pan (although most Boomers will remember her for her NBC-TV performance as Pan in the early 1950s, and her reprising the role in the 1970s with most, if not all, of the original lead players in the cast). She was the lead in South Pacific, for starters.

@markg.richard8481

5 жыл бұрын

You don't know what you're talking about. Your very uneducated in the Great White way. Mary Martin an Honorable mention. she was the 2nd biggest star that ever played Broadway. Merman was number one. Honey, go into winter sports.. Freeze your teeth & give your tongue a slay ride.

@onemercilessming1342

5 жыл бұрын

Mark g. Richard--To whom are you directing your invective? If you're directing your comments to people who, here, appear to agree with you, then reading comprehension is not your strong suit. However, if you're castigating the talking head voice from Ms Mojo, then I fully agree. However, do keep in mind that she is likely a Millennial who has absolutely no knowledge, or interest in learning about, any of the eons of time BEFORE the little twit was born. Nothing exists for them that occurred before they reached the age of puberty.

@markg.richard8481

5 жыл бұрын

I love that word "Invective" to describe my opinion.. Not seen it used before.. (ONLY VINDICTIVE) Good vocabulary! Of course I was directing my reply to the idiot who put that list up.. I agree with you. I said that in my first reply.. "Very Uneducated in the Great White Way" Merman whether one liked her or not was Number 1. Mary Martin was number 2. They were Broadways golden stars. Alfred Drake for the men was Number 1. Bernadette Peters was the most over rated performer ever on Broadway in my opinion but admittedly I'm in a rare club.. She was excellent in Mack & Mabel. She came across so involved with her moody self. She was terrible in Gypsy ,worse in "Annie get your Gun" a flop in "Dolly" who advised her? Why did she or they think she was another Ethel Merman? The best Mamma Rose next to Merman was Bette Middler in a T.V. production. She was marvelous in "Dolly'' But no one could eat all those dumplings funnier then Channing. But again Middler had a limited career on Broadway.. More $$ elsewhere She was however a world class entertainer.. Bernadette was a lackluster bore. Enough of that hair!!! Merman wasn't much of an actress but her timing was perfect that put it over. The way she mugged "Frank Butler in "Annie Get Your Gun" was hilarious when she saw him for the 1st time. She repeated this at Lincoln Center I think in 1966. I saw this one opening night . "Call me Madame" was genius! When she sang the song the story was told. You believed it was possibly true.The British audiences loved her.. Martin in South Pacific has never been equaled in the role of Nellie Forbush. Yes a lot of the people today are good on stage with great talent. But a star comes past the foot lights into your lap & performs just for you.. You eat it up & not a cough or a sound is heard.. A magical veil presence comes over the house .. Mary Martin could do that better then any one.. She was was that Famous "IT"!! Ms. Mojo (OY) Should go to Sardi's & have a Shirley Temple. Then get off the "Good Ship Lollipop". Who ever acknowledged my reply opinion.. You made my day... You know your stuff even if I ruffled some... Love too all. xxx

WHERE IS SUTTON FOSTER

Bebe Neuwirth played Velma, Roxy, and Mama throughout 'Chicago's' time on Broadway. She has also played iconic characters such as Morticia Addams in 'The Addams Family Musical' and both Sheila and Cassie in 'A Chorus LIne'.

ELAINE STRITCH!!!

If they (possibly) consider doing a second list, it should be laid out somewhat like this... #10. Gwen Verdon #9. Sutton Foster #8. Donna Murphy #7. Laura Benanti #6. Bette Midler #5. Keli O'Hara #4. Glenn Close #3. Lea Salonga #2. Idina Menzel #1. Bernadette Peters

@lionking_e

4 жыл бұрын

Hadley Epstein This list is legit!

@laniejean6618

4 жыл бұрын

Would you consider putting Rebecca Luker on that list as an honorable mention? We don’t talk about her nearly enough!

Ms. Mojo is way off base. No mention of Elaine Stritch....one of the last great broadway dames.

I saw Patti Lupone on the show I love called Pose and she sings in one episode. I had no idea who she was till now but you hear her sing and you know she's amazing!

I came here for Julie Andrews

@mlchc9004

7 жыл бұрын

Bella Boo Me too! Am sticking to my own list with Julie topmost # ONE!

Can you please do a Top 10 Male Broadway Stars countdown video as well if possible?

This list is going to be horribly inaccurate but yay it exists!

This is amazing! 😮

Bernadette sweetie I am SO sorry

what about lea salonga?

Can you do one with top 10 male broadway actors please?

@jameshowe8688

7 жыл бұрын

suggest page

@laurenospina8066

7 жыл бұрын

Alexis Quinn Jeremy Jordan !

@streisand2391

7 жыл бұрын

Alexis Quinn Nathan Lane, Jerry Orbach, Robert Preston, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Christian Borle, Brian Darcy James, Hugh Jackman, Alan Cumming........

@DG-us6rh

7 жыл бұрын

George Hearn

@lucasr621

7 жыл бұрын

Colm Wilkinson, Michael Crawford, Terrence Mann, Yul Brynner

That time when someone referred to Bernadette Peters as an ‘honourable mention’.

Dear God, all the time I assumed Bernadette Peters would be No1 and then she is an honorable mention????

The person who made this list has never watched a broadway show

Where's Laura Osnes? Megan Hilty? Sierra Boggess? All the contemporary stars who've also shaped Broadway to be what it is today...

@alexmeyer5260

7 жыл бұрын

I guess because they've only become stars in the last few years, enough time hasn't passed to see how legendary they'll be regarded as in the future.

@remyfacade

7 жыл бұрын

@janey grace rotfl... Please explain to me how, Laura, Megan, or Sierra shaped bway. Laura I might can see if I squint my eyes a lot.

@nenagallaher2708

6 жыл бұрын

I love Sierra she’s my queen

@lasvina3610

6 жыл бұрын

Omg I was looking for Sierra! But, she IS a legendary. I was Also looking for Sarah Brightman.

Idina Menzel? Rent, The Wild Party, Wicked, See What I Wanna See, If/Then. 3 Tony Award Nominated, winning 1 with "Wicked", voice of the Oscar Winner Song "Let It Go" and one of the most incredible Broadway songs "Defying Gravity" and she's just receive one phrase at Kristen Chenoweth position? Are u fucking kidding?

Audra should really be higher on the list. I mean, you said it all: a record-breaking 6 Tony Awards, the first woman to win in all four female acting categories. And her voice is phenomenal.

1. Where is Sutton Foster. 2-100. Why is Bernadette Peters only an HM. Perfidy, I say.

where is Sarah Brightman?? she should have been at least an honorable mention.

@mcwyman7928

7 жыл бұрын

Nick Corvello She was only ever in two Broadway productions, plus she can't act.

@NickCorvello

7 жыл бұрын

MC Wyman id have to see that for myself. She did well in Phantom of the Opera. That alone is enough for me. And im sure she was fine in "Cats"

@blackngoldcuttlefish3390

6 жыл бұрын

Nick, I love Sarah but I think the criteria for this was people whose stardom started on Broadway. Phantom began in the West End in London, she already had fame then...so you could say it was London that really launched her stardom, not Broadway. Phantom is definitely what shot her into superstardom, but that started in London is my basic point.

@melissam597

4 жыл бұрын

A lot of people don’t like her voice

How you going to do my girl Bernadette dirty like that? Honorable mention?! Outrageous

What good is sitting alone in your room watching Msmojo.... Come watch these videos life is awesome old chum :)

Julie Andrews

Bernadette as a measly “honorable mention?” Blasphemy!!

One hundred percent agree with this list

I'd have rated Bernadette Peters as 1 or 2 of honourable mentions if you think of all the roles she's played on Broadway like Emma in Song And Dance, Annie in Annie Get Your Gun, Mamma Rose in Gypsy, The Witch in Into The Woods, in Follies & in January this year she took over Bette Midlers Role of Dolly in Hello Dolly,

Well, they might be Diva's (and a lot of names missing) but only one Queen and that is Julie Andrews..

@michaelware6680

3 жыл бұрын

Love me some Julie but she only did 4 shows with no Tony wins or Specials! She more of a movie diva than a Broadway diva!

Feel like Sutton Foster also deserved an HM, along with Idina Menzel.

Dame Angela Lansbury has won 5 Tony Awards, 4 for Best Actress in a Musical and is widely considered to be the greatest musical talent of the 20th century. How come she's only at #10? Also where are the likes of Mary Martin, Gertrude Lawrence, Gwen Verdon, Elaine Stritch, Glenn Close and Bernadette Peters?

My personal top 5; 1. Barbra Streisand 2. Carol Channing 3. Liza Minnelli 4. Ethel Merman 5. Cher

I can't name like any of Barbara Streisand's songs but I can sing a lot of Julie Andrew's songs word by word, and my Bernadette as a lowly honorable mention. Preposterous!

@escapistwishmaster2273

6 жыл бұрын

Her name is "Barbra"😂

@brianoneil6659

6 жыл бұрын

Not even "People" ?

@tannwich5350

5 жыл бұрын

Nobody can roller skate like Barbra.

@EliMardirossian

5 жыл бұрын

Well that says more about you than it actually does about Streisand's career chief!

Where's Idina Menzel?

@ber2704

7 жыл бұрын

she's on your profile pic

Love number one!

Mary Martin's was in 11 Broadway shows including being the original Nellie Forbush in South Pacific, Maria in The Sound of Music and the first musical Peter Pan. How is that only an honorable mention?

When anyone thinks of Broadway they think of anyone but Streisand!

I'm surprised Sutton Foster was nowhere on this list.

Bernadette Peters has an honorable mention?!?!?!?!?!?!?! What were you on? How was this classification even chosen? She has 3 Tonys, 7 nominations, was part of 4 Grammy winning cast albums, was nominated for Emmys, and has a Golden Globe. Bernadette Peters was so celebrated in so many ways she got a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. She was considered Sondheim's diva - her acclaimed performance as the Witch in Into the Woods was only one of her many iconic roles. Kristin Chenoweth has one Tony and was famous for being Glenda in Wicked. What was done with Bernadette on this list here is tantamount to putting the Pope as an honorable mention on the list of top spiritual leaders, while including David Miscavige among the top five.

Idina Menzel deserved an entire spot if you ask me, or atleast a spot in the honorable mentions. Her voice is AMAZING

Why is Bernadette only an honarable mention???

@alexmeyer5260

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know, but it is truly insulting, as she truly is a legend.

Yea no mention of carol Burnett?

@MrCherbear1990

5 жыл бұрын

James Nojmam She isn’t really known for a lot of theatre acting...She was in Once Upon A Mattress back in the day, but not much else that I’m aware of.

@alexmeyer5260

2 жыл бұрын

She's appeared on Broadway, but isn't necessarily considered one of musical theater's best stars.

marvelous

To all....Such great talent all around.....

Lea Salonga only a honorable mention : (

So..... if you play Rose and/or Mrs. Lovett , you get on the list😂😂

Yellow Diamond with the #6 spot!

I SCREAMED WHEN I SAW AUDRA. I LOVE HER SO MUCH