What show did Maltby Jr get that term "Shmaltzy Maltby"?
What show did Maltby Jr get that term "Shmaltzy Maltby"?
rattleNwoolypenguin
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/11/11
#1What show did Maltby Jr get that term "Shmaltzy Maltby"?
Posted: 2/3/22 at 1:02pm
I've heard this thrown around about his lyrics before. Does anyone know the origin?
Also do you agree?
I think his lyrics aren't necessarily bad they just have an extra dose of cheese
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#2What show did Maltby Jr get that term
Posted: 2/4/22 at 7:40am
Well, that's pretty much what "schmaltzy" means. (And I realize that's not what your initial question is, just wanted to point out that it doesn't mean his lyrics are outright bad. I have no real opinion - am not familiar with enough of his work.)
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Updated On: 2/4/22 at 07:40 AM
leefowler
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/04
#3What show did Maltby Jr get that term
Posted: 2/4/22 at 9:13am
I've never heard this.
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leefowler
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/04
#4What show did Maltby Jr get that term
Posted: 2/4/22 at 9:15am
And by the way, "Schmaltzy Maltby" is the sort of bad rhyme Maltby would never put in one of his lyrics.
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#5What show did Maltby Jr get that term
Posted: 2/4/22 at 11:39pm
You mean, when did you just make it up?
rattleNwoolypenguin
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/11/11
#6What show did Maltby Jr get that term
Posted: 2/5/22 at 12:05am
PalJoey said: "You mean, when did you just make it up?"
I definitely didn’t. I’ve heard it many times regarding his work.
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