EXCLUSIVE Video of 'Fifty Checks' from Catch Me If You Can!

[Craig]

Posted: 4/28/04 at 4:23pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/l.cfm?id=30050

Updated On: 4/28/04 at 04:23 PM

[JeffG]

Posted: 4/28/04 at 7:17pm

I'm sorry I missed this now. I would have driven all that way just to hear that song live. If the rest of the score is like that song I think Marc and Scott will have another hit on their hands! Who's writing the book to the show?

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 4/28/04 at 9:37pm

Sounds great!! I can't wait for this musical!

[Rob]

Posted: 4/28/04 at 9:46pm

Let me echo the great song sentiment, and it sounded even better live.

[EddieVarley]

Posted: 4/28/04 at 11:53pm

WOW what a wonderful and AMAZING coup to be THE Broadway place on the net that let's the world hear, "50 Checks" I'm telling ya all, this song is a classic, hearing it live and knowing what the emotional connections it has to the characters in the show gave us all chills sitting there, and young Mr.S reminded our party of another Mr.S from NJ as he swinged and swayed and sang the song.

This is one that everybody is gonna be singing at auditions in the very near future! Not to mention weddings! It makes me wanna be back in Bound Brook!

[macbeth]

Posted: 4/29/04 at 9:07am

Loved it! I've just caught myself walking around the office muttering "50 checks da da da" to myself.

Did I read correctly that the rest of the score is going to be in a similar 60's theme?

[Craig]

Posted: 4/29/04 at 9:29am

Macbeth-
Yes, the show will be in the 60s style (since a lot of the story takes place in the 60s)

JeffG-
Marc told me that while names are being considered, but that it hasn't been determined as of yet...

Posted: 4/29/04 at 11:02am

It's a wonderful song from what is sure to be a wonderful show...

and having seen the man live, I think Mr. Shaiman might consider taking a page from Elaine Stritch and doing a one man show in the near future...and in New York City, no less..

He's got the stories, the song and the vocal chops...

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 4/29/04 at 11:05am

I can't wait to see him perform "Uncle F****"!! Or anything from South Park!

[EddieVarley]

Posted: 4/29/04 at 11:35am

One of the funny highlights of Monday night was Marc explaining how he was testing fart sound samples to find just the right mix for the song!

[Marc Shaiman]

Posted: 4/29/04 at 4:09pm

remember when you watch this video, the camera adds 30 lbs.!!

[Craig]

Posted: 4/29/04 at 4:13pm

Really? How many cameras were on you? HA HA (borrowed line from friends)

Updated On: 4/29/04 at 04:13 PM

[Marc Shaiman]

Posted: 4/30/04 at 7:08am

someone rich just Emailed me that she wants to invest after watching this video...I feel like I'm on TRL!!! Usher, move aside!

[Right Said Rick]

Posted: 4/30/04 at 7:42am

Hey thar Shaiman, I'd like to invest too! I don't got much of yer American currency but If yer willin' to do the exchange, then I can have you knee deep in cat pelts and rat tails in no time. I may live in a a series of interconnected caves and abandoned railway tunnels and subsist on a diet of stray cats and gravel but I ain't no yokel. I knows a good song when I hears it. Updated On: 4/30/04 at 07:42 AM

[Marc Shaiman]

Posted: 4/30/04 at 7:58am

RightSaidRick,

I used to think you were a disgusting blemish, a pimple on the ass of society, one of God's most unfortunate mistakes, a constant reminder of all that's bad in the world...

but after meeting you and spending time underground (albiet brought there with the use of chloroform and rope) I know now the heart that beats somewhere beneath that grotesgue mound of fur and can look pass the hideous scars brought on by a lifetime of picking

but not wanting this thread to get banished to the Off-Topic Board, I close by saying, ain't Broadway grand, and yes, I will accept your investment in "CATCH ME IF YOU CAN"

Marc Updated On: 4/30/04 at 07:58 AM

[EddieVarley]

Posted: 4/30/04 at 8:08am

Well they say music tames the savage beast!

Wonderful news on the response to "50 Checks", I know I'm a huge shill for the song, but it's worth every rave, I think maybe you should do an enhanced video and release it on dvd!

[Marc Shaiman]

Posted: 4/30/04 at 9:55am

well, now that I'm a Video Superstar, can anyone help me with a hip-hop stage name?

Posted: 4/30/04 at 9:58am

Shaminem??

[EddieVarley]

Posted: 4/30/04 at 10:04am

Here's a fewski.....

Fabalicious ShaizMa
Cho' Mama
Da Lil' Pistol Whippa
Master Dill Dough
Shay-Z

[Marc Shaiman]

Posted: 4/30/04 at 10:07am

Voice, EV, you ROCK even more than Sutton!

keep 'em comin'!

[EddieVarley]

Posted: 4/30/04 at 10:16am

Croonlio

[Karma76]

Posted: 4/30/04 at 10:17am

Well by the Don't Player Hate, PLayer Appreciate Pimp Name Generator you are


Fine A*s M. Flash

Had to add the astrick so it does not get erased

[Karma76]

Posted: 4/30/04 at 10:22am

here are a few more to work with

Reverend Doctor Shaiman Luthor

Funk Master M. Fresh

Pimptastic Shaiman Skillz

Fine A*s Marc Sneed

Trick Magnet Marc Dogg

D. Magical Marc Flava

Suede M. Trump

Silicon Slick Marc Rockefeller

President Shaiman Flash

Professor Truth Shaiman Smooth

Papa Shaiman Silk

Macktastic Shaiman Clinton

Pimp Daddy Marc Dazzle

Snake Eyes M. Wicked

[Marc Shaiman]

Posted: 4/30/04 at 10:26am

Karma, I think you need to lay off the caffeine just a bit!!! but thank you for such a wide variety of choices

I am currently wiping off my computer screen from the projectile vomiting causing guffaw that occured after reading Eddie Varley's latest suggestion "Croonio"...thanks EV, I think I lost a few pounds

[Jamie Hat]

Posted: 4/30/04 at 10:46am

Very excited to see the rest Marc! What's the estimated dates for putting it up on its feet? Soon I hope...