Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout out'
Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout out'
Josh Freilich
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/17/06
#1Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout out'
Posted: 5/20/09 at 4:14pm
I know Seussical and City of Angels are two of them (they shout out something at the exit music), as well as Cry-Baby (they shout out audience instructions, to hilarious effect). Of course, there's Gypsy, where Rose asks the orchestra "You like it?" and they respond with an enthusiastic "YEAH!"
Got any other ideas?
#2re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/20/09 at 4:18pmI have to give a shout-out to the "YEAH!" in the Bernadette Gypsy--friggin' SCARY!
LuPonatic
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/12/06
#2re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout out'
Posted: 5/20/09 at 4:18pmIn the Exit music for Urinetown the Orchestra yells "We're Not Sorry" and in Clue the Musical the piano player actually has lines ;O)
#3re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout out'
Posted: 5/20/09 at 4:29pmHow about Curtains where the conductor is practically a member of the cast.
#4re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout out'
Posted: 5/20/09 at 4:33pm
And don't forget Larry in [title of show] 
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#5re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout out'
Posted: 5/20/09 at 4:41pm
In DREAMGIRLS Jimmy Early talks to the drummer.
Jimmy: Brian?
Brian Brake, the show's drummer: Yeah baby?
Jimmy: Look...I'm gonna give you a count off and the rest of you fellas come on in when I tell ya.
AndAllThatJazz22
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/08
#6re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/20/09 at 4:42pmHow about in Chicago how Roxie interacts with the conductor?
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
husk_charmer
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/19/06
#7re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/20/09 at 4:44pmIn La Cage (or at least the revival) Zza Zza brings the conductor a glass of champagne
#8re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/20/09 at 4:49pmI don't know if this counts or if this is even done in every production. But when I saw Cabaret years ago the onstage orchestra for "Willkommen" got up and got into the pit when the number was over.
AndAllThatJazz22
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/08
#9re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/20/09 at 5:03pmThe Emcee is very interactive with the Orchestra in Wilkomen. He licks them, and he humps them. It's awesome :)
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
#10re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/20/09 at 5:07pmChicago is a very good introduction. The conductor even has a few lines in Chicago.
#11re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/20/09 at 5:09pmIn the West End the band for We Will Rock You talk to the lead and Killer Queen in 1 scene near the end
#12re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/20/09 at 5:09pm
In WWRY London the band has lines:
Killer Queen:Who dares plays live music on planet mall
Band: We do Killer Queen
Killer Queen: Who?
Band: Shagileo Jiggolos Band
Killer Queen: NOOOOOOOO! (Or to that extent)
#13re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/20/09 at 5:15pmIt's not in the context of a conventional musical, but The Band in Passing Strange. There's alot of call and response chants, Heidi sings alot and she and the rest of the band interject during the show.
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TheaterBoy7777
Broadway Star Joined: 1/28/06
#14re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/20/09 at 5:27pmI remeber the exit music of Drowsy Chaperone the orchestra would shout out "Toledo Suprise" on the breaks. Whether or not this is written in the script or they just did it for fun im not sure, it was cute though.
KirbyCat
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/08
#15re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/20/09 at 5:32pmDuring the playout for Young Frankenstein, the orchestra members shout out "The Transylvania Mania!"
louderthanwords870
Swing Joined: 7/20/08
#16re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/20/09 at 5:35pmIn Drood, the orchestra doesn't exactly talk to the cast, but there are interactions - the Chairman, Philip Bax, the Princess Puffer, etc.
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Featured Actor Joined: 1/18/06
#17re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/21/09 at 12:39am"GIVE HIM YOUR COAT AS WELL!"
#18re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/21/09 at 12:53amI Love My Wife
#19re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/21/09 at 12:56amThe Last 5 Years - I've seen the actress use the piano player during her audition song...
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#20re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/21/09 at 8:39amDuring the playout for West Side Story, the orchestra yells "Mambo!"
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morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#21re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 5/21/09 at 9:08am
Speaking of "Mambo!" here's my absolute favorite video on YouTube. It never fails to give me chills and bring tears. Have you ever seen a more enthusiastic performance?? And these are just kids!
Venezuela Youth Orchestra - Bernstein - Mambo
Josh Freilich
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/17/06
#22re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 1/3/10 at 4:22pmAnyone remember the 2000 revival of THE MUSIC MAN? Susan Stroman used the band in quite an amusing context! The overture is basically a playing of "76 Trombones," and since Paul Woodiel, the violinist, is in a very small string section (just him, one cello, and one bass), he opts to play the melody in slower 3/4 time ("76 Trombones" and "Goodnight My Someone" share the same melody), while the rest of the band rudely interrupt him every four measures with the traditional 6/8 feel, much to his chagrin. His playing becomes more and more florid, but he still gets interrupted. He's had enough by the end, so he devises a more virtuosic cadenza, only to get brought down once again by the rest of the band, this time playing the jazzy countermelody. Woodiel leaves the stage in a huff and walks into the pit. The rest of the band follows him after the overture is over.
#23re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 1/3/10 at 4:40pmmorosco, that video of Mambo was amazing!
#24re: Shows where the Broadway orchestra is asked in their parts to 'shout ou
Posted: 1/3/10 at 4:54pmIn ANYTHING GOES, Mrs. Harcourt asks what the dog was doing in the pool, and the orchestra yells "THE DOG PADDLE!"
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