The 40 Hottest Guys In NY Theatre

[Jordan Catalano]

I Agree With Most Of These (Especially My Friends!) Congrats on Being So Hot, Guys!

[Kad]

...Tony Vincent? Really?

[CATSNYrevival]

Tony Vincent. Pft. He lost all sex appeal for me when he trashed the recent Superstar revival on twitter. #jerksarenotsexy

[Jordan Catalano]

I remember when he weighed more than 75 pounds and was smokin' hot.

[Kad]

Yeah, back in the day, he was hot. Now he's an emaciated crazy person.

[CATSNYrevival]

^He was a hottie on the Superstar DVD for sure with hair and muscles. Not sure what happened. He turned into a jerkwad.

[Mildred Plotka]

I thought that picture of Tony Vincent was Liza Minnelli, at first.

[PalJoey]

Why 40?

[Playbilly]

Are the only people wearing underwear...the ones taking them off?

[CATSNYrevival]

^Is that a problem?

[It's a fine life!]

I vote for Playbilly. I'd vote for Jordan too, but I don't know what you look like!

[AC126748]

Norm Lewis should be shirtless at all times.

[Skip2]

Ah, Charlie......

[It's a fine life!]

I will say that I wouldn't have put all of the guys on this list. Some of the ones pretty much say that I look good enough to be one and that's probably not the case.

[newintown]

I know, we'll objectify 'em all, and we'll stay all night.

[Playbilly]

Thanks fine life...

[PalJoey]

Interesting Facebook debate between Sean Patrick Doyle (La Cage, Mary Poppins) and John Carroll (Women on the Verge, Follies):

Sean Patrick Doyle: Look, I know it's all in good fun, but I find lists like After Elton's 40 Sexiest Broadway bodies or whatever it is... slightly demeaning. These are artists with degrees Bachelors and Masters in Theatre, Music, Dance. And we're not inquiring about training or talent ... we're asking them what snacks they eat in between twice daily gym runs. Who cares what Norm Lewis looks like shirtless... I'm more moved by his gut wrenching Tony-nominated performance as Porgy. It's a weird little culture we've created. When the curtain came down at intermission of two Broadway musicals I caught this year, those seated in front of me had more to say about the bodies of the chorus members than about the dramatic impact of the piece. Doesn't that mean that we're throwing darts at the wrong bulls eye? Buying porn is cheaper than the price of an orchestra seat...


John Carroll: Hey there friend. While I do understand and appreciate what you have passionately written, I have to say that there are pro's and con's to everything. I'm not going to stand on some soap box and preach the benefits of a beauty pageant list, but I will say that most of the people named are ensemble members, people who don't usually ever get the spotlight when it comes to shows with big names above the title. If someone just-so-happens to like my abs, yet reads an article I have painstakingly worked on for The Huffington Post or The Advocate, then where's the harm? Thoughts?

[It's a fine life!]

Very interesting.

[newintown]

Some people like to be objectified, some don't. It's no surprise that Carroll, whose clothes fall off at the flap of a butterfly's wing, is in favor.

There are those who think close examination of the nudity of actors is just good clean fun; but there can still be a stigma attached.

Unless he has the talent of a Ewan McGregor, an actor can run the risk of being seen by some as worthy of, perhaps, less "legitimate" admiration if his clothes go missing too frequently.

Whatever you may personally enjoy or believe, performers need to at least consider such unpleasant realities.

[SonofRobbieJ]

I have a couple of friends on the list...so it's kind of a kick. But I can tell you the least interesting thing about any of them is the trick of genetics that make them attractive.

[Jordan Catalano]

Whereas some others on that list are fine with their good looks being the absolutely only interesting thing about them.

[SonofRobbieJ]

Well...I wouldn't say that.

I mean...I'm not saying that isn't true...I'm just saying I'm not the one who's gonna say it!

[HopeChanged]

Hmmm ... I agree with some of these choices - Cheyenne? Yep. Leslie Odom Jr. - so adorable. But many do nothing for me. They just look to me like skinny kids who need to earn a few character lines (the kind that come with age and experience) and maybe eat a cheeseburger. Ah well. To each his own.

[Jordan Catalano]

Well those "some people" who don't like to be objectified should steer clear of events like Broadway Bares.

[Kad]

It would be nice to see a little more substance, but, honestly, is it any different than straight media's treatment of attractive people in the spotlight? Paul Ryan's workout regime was getting more attention than a lot of his politics; Anne Hatheway continually was quizzed about how she got in Catwoman shape.

[bobs3]

I guess one of the requirements for getting a role in NY theatre is genetically having no chest hair (save for Andy Mills) because I don't believe for a second that any of these men would shave or wax their chests.