THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Actors Fund
THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Actors Fund
JSquared2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/17
#1THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Actors Fund
Posted: 2/6/19 at 12:45pm
This 40th Anniversary concert is less than a week away --- any news about the rest of the cast (the backup "boys" and "girls" ) ?
STEVEPCPA
Swing Joined: 4/18/06
#2THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Actors Fund
Posted: 2/6/19 at 2:15pm
Looking forward to seeing this on Monday. Saw this call sheet posted on Facebook.
Footlight Parade
Swing Joined: 2/14/18
#3THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Actors Fund
Posted: 2/7/19 at 1:28am
Are they having the 'Voices" in the concert version? Two of the girls that played the original show were Donna Murphy and Debbie Shapiro. I appeared in the Australian production as one of Vernon's boys...our Sonia is now two time Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver.
STEVEPCPA
Swing Joined: 4/18/06
#4THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Actors Fund
Posted: 2/7/19 at 8:57am
Don't think the photo of the rehearsal call sheet I posted is showing up.
Looks like these are the "voices"
Donna Murphy
Debbie (Shapiro) Gravitte
Housso Semon
Hugh Panaro
Hal Shane
Andrew Fitch
JSquared2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/17
#6THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Actors Fund
Posted: 2/7/19 at 2:07pm
Donny Murphy has to back out due to scheduling conflicts.
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Footlight Parade
Swing Joined: 2/14/18
#7THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Actors Fund
Posted: 2/7/19 at 6:44pm
I believe that Hal Shane did the whole Broadway run of the show...all 1082 performances.
Footlight Parade
Swing Joined: 2/14/18
#8THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Actors Fund
Posted: 2/11/19 at 9:33pm
I'd be interested to hear impressions of the night from anyone who went, please.
Theatre Fan3
Leading Actor Joined: 1/27/15
#9THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Actors Fund
Posted: 2/11/19 at 10:11pm
I don't suppose we could possibly be so lucky that they would be recording this ... for a video or audio release. The proceeds could also go to the Actors Fund. I would love to be able to experience this but those of us that don't live in NY miss out on all these types of events!! 
BIG BALONEY
Leading Actor Joined: 6/21/03
#10THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Actors Fund
Posted: 2/11/19 at 10:43pmVery little information on this event. It was mentioned and no follow up since even now after it occurred.
JSquared2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/17
#11THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Actors Fund
Posted: 2/11/19 at 10:52pm
BIG BALONEY said: " Very little information on this event. It was mentioned and no follow up since even now after it occurred."
That’s because it just ended 15 minutes ago. Patience.
It was great!!!
dave1606
Broadway Star Joined: 12/8/07
#12THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Actors Fund
Posted: 2/12/19 at 11:13am
I was there last night. Somehow I stumbled on this show earlier this year and become obsessed with the score. I thought it was so catchy and fun and loved the Tony performance which I have watched quite a bit.
The performance was introduced by NBC’s Bob Greenblatt who apparently became a fan of the show as a teenager on a trip to NYC when the top ticket price was $21.50! It was nice to hear just how many people had reunited including a few of the original voices (though sad Donna Murphy could not join!), hairdressers, Ann Roth even made a tribute costume to her original work, and several members of the orchestra were from the original Broadway run.
I think the best thing about the evening was hearing the score played by a full orchestra which sounded fantastic. The Entracte, in particular was a highlight. I thought that Lucie Arnaz and Robert Klein were fantastic, with Klein nailing those Neil Simon one liners and Arnaz in great voice (Just For Tonight and I Still Believe in Love were fantastic!) These two still have lots of chemistry 40 years later and it showed.
There was a fun bit of improve when for some reason Robert Klein was delayed from coming back onstage after “Just for Tonight” and Lucie Arnaz had to vamp. “Maybe I’ll sing the ballad again” she said, and finally when Robert came back onstage she said “No Bathroom breaks till intermission!”
Overall I think this show is a delight and wish Encores or some other company would produce a limited run. In the meantime I’ll be playing the cast recording on repeat!
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
Buscee
Featured Actor Joined: 7/9/05
#14THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Actors Fund
Posted: 2/12/19 at 1:30pm
The night was spectacular! The love in that audience filled the room and was returned in spades by the actors onstage! Robert Klein was magnificent! Lucie Arnaz was even better than when she originally played the part. She looked like she was 30! It was always my favorite, and as many people say its dated ,etc. The audience ate it up. It's a charming piece with a great score and played wonderful artists. This is the high point of the season!
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