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Kander and Ebb's Influence on the Broadway Theatre.
Apr 29
2013, 05:15:12 PM
John Kander has three great strengths. He is a superb melodist. He has said that his favorite composer is Jerome Kern. One can hear why. He also has the uncanny ability to adapt his score to whatever time period is required by the text. Finally, he can support and enhance the director's concept, so that the piece has a harmonious unity. He does not write show tunes. He creates musical theatre.
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West End Shows You Want To Transfer To Broadway
Apr 29
2013, 04:57:13 PM
Saw "Betty Blue Eyes." Loved it as well. Wonderful score. Disagree with previous poster. Thought the book was charming, funny. I remember several critics saying it was an improvement over the original screenplay. Have to agree. Would love to see it over here.
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Who's next to get a B'Way theater named after them?
Nov 6
2012, 04:17:24 PM
Arthur Miller. Tennessee Williams. Or perhaps Oscar Hammerstein, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter. Without their brilliant imaginations and talent, there would be no American musical theatre. And probably no Ethel Merman and Mary Martin.
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