BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II — Page 2

#26

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:25pm

To make it seem "less offensive," the show THE GAY DIVORCE was renamed THE GAY DIVORCEE for the film version.

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#27

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:26pm

It never ceases to amaze me how much sexual chemistry Fred and Ginger had. They just melt into each other.

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#28

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:27pm

Al Jolson wanted VERY MUCH to play Porgy in PORGY AND BESS--but the range of the score was beyond his vocal talents.

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"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."

#29

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Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:28pm

Opera appealling to the many rather than the cultured few. Get that composers out there?

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#30

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Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:30pm

Todd Duncan, still sounding rich-voiced and impressive. Actually, even better.

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#31

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:30pm

PORGY AND BESS failed during its first Broadway run in 1935 and was not fully appreciated until its first revival in 1942.

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"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."

#32

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Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:32pm

High praise from Sondheim: "There's 'Porgy' and there's everything else."

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#33

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:38pm

THE CRADLE WILL ROCK was a socialist, protest musical that featured the anti-materialistic song "The Nickel Under Your Foot."

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"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."

#34

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:40pm

THE CRADLE WILL ROCK film was a movie about the DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHOW, not a film version of the show itself.

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"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."

#35

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:41pm

Great movie, though. Fantastic cast.

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Updated On: 10/20/04 at 09:41 PM

#36

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:42pm

"Where or When" (now being played) is a song about deja vu.

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"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."

#37

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:42pm

Cradle must have been an absolutely incredible theatre experience. Just imagine to be in the audience that night. wow

#38

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:43pm

June Havoc is on!

#39

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:44pm

June Havoc is Gypsy Rose Lee's (GYPSY) sister--remember Dainty June?.

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"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."

#40

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:45pm

Pal Joey starred Gene Kelly too I believe.

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#41

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:45pm

PAL JOEY (1940) was the FIRST musical to have an "anti-hero" (like Billy in CAROUSEL) as the leading role.

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"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."

#42

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:46pm

exactly M-E! The real life Dainty June. tehehehehehe

#43

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:46pm

"Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered" comes from PAL JOEY.

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"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."

#44

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:47pm

Lyricst Larry Hart was another "lifetime bachelor."

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"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."

#45

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:49pm

Irving Berlin sang his own "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning" in THIS IS THE ARMY.

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"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."

#46

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:53pm

The original production of OKLAHOMA! in 1943 was mounted for a TOTAL COST of $83,000.

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"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."

#47

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:53pm

Oh, man I hope they show the clip of Raitt's soliliquy!!!
And that's totally Harvey doing that voiceover.

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#48

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:53pm

...whew! Break! :)

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"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."

#49

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:56pm

"Easy to Love" was written for the film BORN TO DANCE (1935) and then interpolated into the revival of ANYTHING GOES.

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"I say YOU'RE the CUTEST one. No, I say YOU'RE the CUTEST One. And we go on like that from dawn to three."

#50

re: BROADWAY: The American Musical - Part II

Posted: 10/20/04 at 9:58pm

I've used "Stan' Up and Fight" in auditions before. Great song! Carmen Jones is pretty good on the whole.

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