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For A Star Is Born, 15 Broadway Stars Belting “The Man That Got Away”

Last updated October 5th, 2018 by Josh Ferri
For A Star Is Born, 15 Broadway Stars Belting “The Man That…

Today, a new generation is introduced to the heartbreaking love story of A Star Is Born thanks to the latest film adaptation starring Lady Gaga & Tony nominee Bradley Cooper.


But for the more seasoned queen, A Star Is Born conjures up memories of a permed-for-her-life Ms. Barbra Streisand in 1976, the tragedy of OG 1937 star Janet Gaynor, or (most memorably) Judy Garland arm-stretched lamenting “The Man That Got Away” in the iconique 1954 version.


Scroll on as we look at 15 killer versions of that Judy Star Is Born, Harold Arlen and George Gershwin torch song, “The Man That Got Away”, performed by musical theatre favorites.

Sara Ramirez


Andrew Rannells


Idina Menzel


Ben Platt


Julie Andrews


Alex Wyse (Waitress)


Molly Pope


Raúl Esparza


Teal Wicks (The Cher Show)


Ciara Renee


Bernadette Peters


Polly Bergen


Marla Mindelle


Barbra Streisand


Lorna Luft


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