Manilow & Sussman's 'Copacabana' The Musical

With all that Taylor Swift Showgirl news - I've been listening to the London cast album of the most famous showgirl in pop culture - Lola.

It is FANTASTIC. 

I think it could be a huge hit with tourists and folks that love old-fashioned musical theatre on Broadway.....

Imagine what Jerry Mitchell or Casey or Michael Arden could do with this? Stunt casting could be a riot. Rico, Tony. Lola.....

Saw this in Denver when it did that tour back in 2000-2001. I enjoyed it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_Dmxwugh5s&list=RDe_Dmxwugh5s&start_radio=1

I think Death Becomes Her borrowed the costumes......lol 

Updated On: 8/14/25 at 04:20 PM

I do love the song “Dancin’ Fool” quite a bit, but “Copacabana” has become more or less a novelty song from a bygone era, especially now that “Oh, Mary” has made use of that song to brilliant comic effect.

Ultimately, the big selling point is going to be “Score by Barry Manilow” over the plot, which is basically the origin story behind the song itself. While he is well respected and prolific songwriter, that alone couldn’t prevent HARMONY from a quick demise. Manilow’s fan base is generally, give or take, plus minus 15-20 years of his age (82). If they wanted to bring it to Broadway, I think the time had long since passed where it would be of any remote interest to the general public.