Top 10 Broadway Divas

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    They’ve got the singing chops and can woo a crowded theatre. If you love Broadway, then you know the names of these legendary broadway performers. In this video, we countdown the biggest names in Broadway including, Angela Lansbury, Carol Channing, Barbra Streisand Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, Chita Rivera, Patti Lupone, Ethel Merman, Liza Minnelli and Julie Andrews.
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  • @paparazzi929
    @paparazzi929 6 ปีที่แล้ว +628

    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
      @felippamallchic5170 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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
      @JosephJohnson-gu5fw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      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
      @gigip4727 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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
      @joestewart8914 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @maestroclassico5801 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @Markimark151
    @Markimark151 7 ปีที่แล้ว +961

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

    • @thangvuong9196
      @thangvuong9196 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

    • @Yahiko25
      @Yahiko25 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      There should be "Another" Broadway Divas list.

    • @amyclarke41
      @amyclarke41 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think people vote in their sleep 🤣

    • @michaelmiller1215
      @michaelmiller1215 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matt R Exactly

    • @Princessjasmine642
      @Princessjasmine642 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Matt R where is Elaine page?

  • @k_a_y_l_e_e
    @k_a_y_l_e_e 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1240

    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
      @zack-qu1cc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

    • @serenabratten1447
      @serenabratten1447 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      She’s amazing

    • @DannyJane.
      @DannyJane. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Couldn't agree more.

    • @MagnoliaManny
      @MagnoliaManny 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This so much!

    • @jaredcarey8920
      @jaredcarey8920 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @safiya1710
    @safiya1710 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

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

  • @KatieT97
    @KatieT97 7 ปีที่แล้ว +565

    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
      @remyfacade 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Those last 2 would not have made the list

    • @MartyMusic777
      @MartyMusic777 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      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
      @harleenhufflepuff340 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @nonenoneonenonenone
      @nonenoneonenonenone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @JM-ft8lw
      @JM-ft8lw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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

  • @kcsupersonic1
    @kcsupersonic1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +722

    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
      @cailatibayan5744 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

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

    • @irisxia6599
      @irisxia6599 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @anjomalunes752
      @anjomalunes752 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

    • @jp3813
      @jp3813 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      She also won the Olivier for Miss Saigon.

    • @chocolatesouljah
      @chocolatesouljah 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @PackerBronco
    @PackerBronco 5 ปีที่แล้ว +115

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

  • @sallysimpson7
    @sallysimpson7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    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

  • @ShadowoftheShades
    @ShadowoftheShades 7 ปีที่แล้ว +191

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

  • @purplesnozzberries
    @purplesnozzberries 7 ปีที่แล้ว +470

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

    • @alexmeyer5260
      @alexmeyer5260 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I know, right?!

    • @XgxrewhxreX
      @XgxrewhxreX 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @bradyfiscus4723
      @bradyfiscus4723 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @XgxrewhxreX
      @XgxrewhxreX 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Magic_The _Cat12 I'm talking about sutton

    • @saffiegirl4158
      @saffiegirl4158 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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.

  • @itsrachel1
    @itsrachel1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +84

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

    • @alexmeyer5260
      @alexmeyer5260 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I know, I can't believe it either.

  • @alisonsnider8562
    @alisonsnider8562 7 ปีที่แล้ว +260

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

    • @marjanf56
      @marjanf56 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i know she cant sing

    • @tamarleahh.2150
      @tamarleahh.2150 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marjanf56 she can sing come on.

    • @alexmeyer5260
      @alexmeyer5260 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @celticpoet21
    @celticpoet21 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

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

  • @conniep46
    @conniep46 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

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

  • @ChessWick
    @ChessWick 7 ปีที่แล้ว +386

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

    • @mlchc9004
      @mlchc9004 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

    • @dianavictoriaaljadeff5302
      @dianavictoriaaljadeff5302 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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?

  • @miaplushealth1105
    @miaplushealth1105 7 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Elaine Stritch, anyone?...

  • @emmavink
    @emmavink 7 ปีที่แล้ว +444

    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
      @SuperFarfel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @baileybieganek2446
      @baileybieganek2446 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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
      @emmavink 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      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
      @baileybieganek2446 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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 TH-cam commenter!!!!

    • @miawatson2146
      @miawatson2146 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @GleePotter8468
    @GleePotter8468 6 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Julie Andrews is the queen of everything!!

    • @Contrapuntalist
      @Contrapuntalist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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.

  • @LogicallyMinded94
    @LogicallyMinded94 7 ปีที่แล้ว +77

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

    • @michaelmiller1215
      @michaelmiller1215 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dominique Town correct

    • @dianavictoriaaljadeff5302
      @dianavictoriaaljadeff5302 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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 .

  • @pherpahati1975
    @pherpahati1975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @rachellloyd2981
    @rachellloyd2981 7 ปีที่แล้ว +465

    This list is an insult to all musical theatre fans.

    • @meganeverson97
      @meganeverson97 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      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
      @emmavink 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      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
      @rachellloyd2981 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      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
      @emmavink 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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
      @courtneyc3608 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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.

  • @nardsolar
    @nardsolar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +80

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

  • @alexmeyer5260
    @alexmeyer5260 7 ปีที่แล้ว +43

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

    • @AnimeMovement
      @AnimeMovement 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Betty is phenomenal.

    • @sabrinapowell9241
      @sabrinapowell9241 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @BahstX
    @BahstX 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    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
      @mlchc9004 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @alexmeyer5260
    @alexmeyer5260 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

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

  • @11LadyFie
    @11LadyFie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    I love Julie Andrews so much...

    • @meganeverson97
      @meganeverson97 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      11LadyFie Me too!

    • @lucypreece7581
      @lucypreece7581 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @meganeverson97
      @meganeverson97 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @mlchc9004
      @mlchc9004 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @cameronwhatidoinsparetime8300
      @cameronwhatidoinsparetime8300 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @iamjcsantos
    @iamjcsantos 7 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Why is Lea Salonga only an Honorable Mention?

  • @marisp2588
    @marisp2588 7 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    OMG how is Lea Salonga not on this list!?

    • @cosbystark69
      @cosbystark69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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.

  • @Sodapop-gi4bu
    @Sodapop-gi4bu 7 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    UM SUTTON FOSTER??

    • @Br0wnEyedQueen
      @Br0wnEyedQueen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @jacksonkamiska
      @jacksonkamiska 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sodapop246 8 in 10 years maybe 😉

  • @ejt9255
    @ejt9255 7 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    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
      @bradyfiscus4723 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Éponine Johanna Tuck I agree

    • @Miss_Myth
      @Miss_Myth 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @dragonflydyeworks9650
      @dragonflydyeworks9650 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @dianavictoriaaljadeff5302
      @dianavictoriaaljadeff5302 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      And where are Barbara Cook, andMary Martin Eponine?

    • @michaelware6680
      @michaelware6680 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!!!

  • @Sarostar16
    @Sarostar16 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

  • @probablysleeping3927
    @probablysleeping3927 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @JenikamcC
    @JenikamcC 7 ปีที่แล้ว +231

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

    • @brentcorpuz715
      @brentcorpuz715 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Ummmm, Idina Menzel?

    • @SelenaCiaraPerez
      @SelenaCiaraPerez 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jenika McCandless I was thinking the exact same thing!

    • @stephanieevans9223
      @stephanieevans9223 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @bradyfiscus4723
      @bradyfiscus4723 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jenika McCandless ya and Bernadette Peters was only a honorable mention

    • @caitymoran22
      @caitymoran22 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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

  • @Originella
    @Originella 7 ปีที่แล้ว +539

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

    • @annafowdy
      @annafowdy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      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
      @beckiesuesim2157 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      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
      @jaspersmommy1347 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @angiemaniaciskatingfan723
      @angiemaniaciskatingfan723 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @Originella
      @Originella 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Angie Maniaci That's true!!

  • @jamescoffey5330
    @jamescoffey5330 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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.

  • @malignantquiapo
    @malignantquiapo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Lea Salonga and Bernadette Peters!

  • @chasingkenny2374
    @chasingkenny2374 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @dianefrancesmora187
    @dianefrancesmora187 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    what about lea salonga?

  • @emilyrule8550
    @emilyrule8550 7 ปีที่แล้ว +67

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

    • @emilydominko
      @emilydominko 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @artieskuld6858
      @artieskuld6858 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @batekush8135 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Diva though? No

    • @melissam597
      @melissam597 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @melissam597 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @lotte509
    @lotte509 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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
      @ohwow6640 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @geocosmicvalentine
    @geocosmicvalentine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    BETTY BUCKLEY deserves some kind of mention here.

  • @claraquandt5913
    @claraquandt5913 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    WHERE IS SUTTON FOSTER

  • @carleavesceo709
    @carleavesceo709 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Mshottie6
    @Mshottie6 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @xxFinnandSamxx
    @xxFinnandSamxx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    why is Lea only an honourable mention AHHH

    • @cvonbarron
      @cvonbarron 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @streisand2391
      @streisand2391 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      passelfizzel and bernadette peters!!

    • @lyonprairie2691
      @lyonprairie2691 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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

  • @PhantomifyEponine
    @PhantomifyEponine 7 ปีที่แล้ว +227

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

    • @dancer2189
      @dancer2189 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      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
      @michaelmiller1215 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      PhantomifyEponine I ageee

    • @oklahomorose
      @oklahomorose 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Streisand sux.

    • @chrisn7259
      @chrisn7259 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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
      @matthewschomer3012 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @jackiemcmeekin6551
    @jackiemcmeekin6551 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @Brentstarga
    @Brentstarga 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jennifer Holiday!

  • @westlifefan123
    @westlifefan123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @littlesunshineamvs5838
    @littlesunshineamvs5838 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @DrCBonner
    @DrCBonner 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @michaelmiller1215
    @michaelmiller1215 6 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    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
      @hales3007 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @onemercilessming1342
      @onemercilessming1342 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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
      @markg.richard8481 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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
      @onemercilessming1342 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @markg.richard8481 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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

  • @WillScarlet16
    @WillScarlet16 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

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

  • @alexmg3648
    @alexmg3648 7 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    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
      @marklbetya 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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
      @dianavictoriaaljadeff5302 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Barbara Cook,Mary Martin,Julie Andrews

    • @mbb008
      @mbb008 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This list is a whole lot better!

    • @dianavictoriaaljadeff5302
      @dianavictoriaaljadeff5302 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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
      @BTURNER1961 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @zlatkajupe
    @zlatkajupe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @alicewilloughby4318
    @alicewilloughby4318 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.)

  • @jpmonroe9603
    @jpmonroe9603 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @lilywelsh5308
    @lilywelsh5308 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @JosephJohnson-gu5fw
    @JosephJohnson-gu5fw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @Ponendus
    @Ponendus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @karlpalsson7772
    @karlpalsson7772 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    ELAINE STRITCH!!!

  • @mariavictoriajaunsolo5278
    @mariavictoriajaunsolo5278 7 ปีที่แล้ว +49

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

    • @jameshowe8688
      @jameshowe8688 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      suggest page

    • @laurenospina8066
      @laurenospina8066 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alexis Quinn Jeremy Jordan !

    • @streisand2391
      @streisand2391 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @DG-us6rh
      @DG-us6rh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      George Hearn

    • @lucasr621
      @lucasr621 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Colm Wilkinson, Michael Crawford, Terrence Mann, Yul Brynner

  • @isabaltazar3669
    @isabaltazar3669 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing! 😮

  • @danmauller4069
    @danmauller4069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @umadpayme5500
    @umadpayme5500 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I came here for Julie Andrews

    • @mlchc9004
      @mlchc9004 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @camrenforever8283
    @camrenforever8283 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    lea salonga??

  • @Apsitis
    @Apsitis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @bellasaunders3978
    @bellasaunders3978 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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'.

  • @mistercellaneous1026
    @mistercellaneous1026 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @hadleyepstein2249
    @hadleyepstein2249 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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
      @lionking_e 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hadley Epstein This list is legit!

    • @laniejean6618
      @laniejean6618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Charmingdresden
    @Charmingdresden 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @RAch711baby
    @RAch711baby 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sherryduggar8821
    @sherryduggar8821 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @janeygrace2970
    @janeygrace2970 7 ปีที่แล้ว +65

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

    • @alexmeyer5260
      @alexmeyer5260 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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
      @remyfacade 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @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
      @nenagallaher2708 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love Sierra she’s my queen

    • @lasvina3610
      @lasvina3610 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mwamwa3488
    @mwamwa3488 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahaha Carol Burnet at the end, "Let's all drink" and scene hahaha

  • @jeremyb278
    @jeremyb278 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bernadette sweetie I am SO sorry

  • @Justin-tx9bq
    @Justin-tx9bq 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Where's Idina Menzel?

    • @ber2704
      @ber2704 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      she's on your profile pic

  • @NickCorvello
    @NickCorvello 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @mcwyman7928
      @mcwyman7928 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @NickCorvello
      @NickCorvello 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @blackngoldcuttlefish3390 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @melissam597 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A lot of people don’t like her voice

  • @su1kune
    @su1kune 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    One hundred percent agree with this list

  • @karinacole218
    @karinacole218 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now do a list for contemporary Broadway actresses

  • @tadassim315
    @tadassim315 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Julie Andrews

  • @jamesnojmam4606
    @jamesnojmam4606 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Yea no mention of carol Burnett?

    • @MrCherbear1990
      @MrCherbear1990 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @alexmeyer5260 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MarcioMarquesVEVO
    @MarcioMarquesVEVO 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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?

  • @AbsoluteRangatira
    @AbsoluteRangatira 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Imagine them all together and directing this!

  • @dawnmccormick1467
    @dawnmccormick1467 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Bebe Neuwirth....????

  • @charlotteconnelly6623
    @charlotteconnelly6623 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Why is Bernadette only an honarable mention???

    • @alexmeyer5260
      @alexmeyer5260 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Elismusic1032
    @Elismusic1032 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I screamed when I saw Liza love her!!

  • @PugglePug735
    @PugglePug735 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG Yes to Chita! Her role as Fastrada in Pippin was amazing!!

  • @alexmeyer5260
    @alexmeyer5260 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @Bertoboy41
    @Bertoboy41 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @bootdriven
    @bootdriven 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice video

  • @peggythornton5372
    @peggythornton5372 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    marvelous

  • @victora.1102
    @victora.1102 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Glenn Close?!?

    • @alexmeyer5260
      @alexmeyer5260 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Despite her 3 Tony wins, she's mainly associated with film and television.

  • @abigailrosebrock7184
    @abigailrosebrock7184 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @zbotello1439
    @zbotello1439 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think we need another top 10 :)

  • @deidreshand4641
    @deidreshand4641 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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,

  • @franciscomendezlacomba3856
    @franciscomendezlacomba3856 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What about mrs Rita Moreno . She has a tony Emmy Oscar GG and Grammy and not even mentioned Yeez

  • @zoegappa125
    @zoegappa125 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Idina Menzel

    • @MrStGeorgeIllawarra
      @MrStGeorgeIllawarra 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not anymore. Her voice is fucked up these days.

    • @cailatibayan5744
      @cailatibayan5744 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +MrStGeorgeIllawarra That won't affect the fact that she's one of the most established Broadway actresses in the industry, people get old and so as their voice. she's great and deserves more recognition.

    • @zoegappa125
      @zoegappa125 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Plus she is a double Disney Queen

    • @Gobble-zc3kc
      @Gobble-zc3kc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      MrStGeorgeIllawarra let’s not forget she originated 3 roles, won a tony and is a critically acclaimed actress and still a good singer

  • @dee_dee_dior
    @dee_dee_dior 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love number one!

  • @eh5507
    @eh5507 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I suggested this one :)