Largest Pit Orchestra Currently On Broadway
Jul 12
2017, 10:21:44 PM
I could be wrong but I think Beauty and the Beast reduced their orchestra over time.
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Favorite Broadway Overtures!
Dec 7
2016, 10:41:10 AM
Have to totally agree with:
gypsy
sweet charity
funny girl
chicago
42nd street
also love:
bye bye birdie
annie get your gun (60's Lincoln center)
on your toes (original spialek)
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Figure skating music?
Dec 7
2016, 10:24:19 AM
I could imagine something very nice to "Do I Hear A Waltz".
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Irving Berlin fans-what are your favorite lesser known gems?
Nov 1
2016, 03:22:21 AM
Sinatra recorded nice versions of "Be Careful it's my Heart" and "Change Partners"(as a bossa nova)
"Let Yourself Go"
Sarah Vaughn recorded the waltz "All Alone" in an easy swing version.
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First Musical you ever saw?
Oct 13
2016, 11:45:12 PM
A High School production of "Hello Dolly" at 11 or 12, the National Touring company of "Jesus Christ Superstar" early in high school and finally on Broadway during a school trip the summer of 1977 "Annie", "I Love My Wife" & "Chicago".
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Annie Get Your Gun
May 2
2011, 04:13:48 PM
The 1966 Lincoln Certer Revival is my favorite with a sparkling new set of orchestrations by Robert Russell Bennett and Ruth Anderson AND one of my favorite Overtures NOT written by Ralph Burns or Robert Ginzler.
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