Working in Concert!

[husk_charmer]

Working in Concert!#1

Posted: 1/25/07 at 10:35pm

YAY! A Concert version of "Working," perhaps one of the most underappreciated, underproduced musical of all time is happening!
https://www.playbill.com/news/article/105188.html

I can't wait, and can't believe I'm gonna have to miss it...le sigh

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[mattonstage]

re: Working in Concert!#2

Posted: 1/25/07 at 11:09pm

I find "Working" quite wonderful and moving. I've only seen the video of the musical as it was done on PBS I believe. It's available on DVD, put out by the Broadway Theater Archive, as distributed by Kultur. Have you seen it? It features Barry Bostwick, Rita Moreno, Barbara Barrie, Barbara Hershey, Eileen Brennan, James Taylor, Patti LaBelle, Charles Durning, and Beth Howland among others.

I killed the boss, you don't think they're gonna fire me over a thing like that!!!!

[jenna2]

re: Working in Concert!#2

Posted: 1/25/07 at 11:14pm

I'm not familar with this show - could someone fill me in? What's it about?

Call the understudy / I can't go on tonight / I'm drinking with my buddy / I'm getting good and tight / Before they raise the curtain I'll be higher than a kite / So call the understudy I can't go on tonight

[D2]

re: Working in Concert!#3

Posted: 1/25/07 at 11:15pm

I saw the original production back in 1978 and I loved it! A few years ago, CAP21 did a production here in New York and it rivaled the original for excellence.

Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)

[theaterkid1015]

re: Working in Concert!#4

Posted: 1/25/07 at 11:17pm

"Working" doesn't really have a cohesive plot. Rather, it's a series of vignettes about people and their jobs. It's based on a book by Studs Terkel. He just toured the country and interviewed people about their jobs.

One of my teachers was in the original production of it.

Some people paint, some people sew, I meddle.

[jenna2]

re: Working in Concert!#5

Posted: 1/25/07 at 11:19pm

Cool. Thanks theatrekid! It sounds kind of interesting.

Call the understudy / I can't go on tonight / I'm drinking with my buddy / I'm getting good and tight / Before they raise the curtain I'll be higher than a kite / So call the understudy I can't go on tonight

[brdlwyr]

re: Working in Concert!#6

Posted: 1/25/07 at 11:34pm

Studs is a stud! He is man who has devoted his life to the working class.

I also love the show!

[husk_charmer]

re: Working in Concert!#7

Posted: 1/25/07 at 11:49pm

I have not seen the PBS broadcast...never heard much good about it. The show is terrific, and a lot of fun to be in...and good for High Schools or Colleges that want to do a big show and cast a lot. I kinda want Lillas White to be in it and sing "If I Could've Been." I figured this would be perfect for AFA, it'd only be a matter of time.

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[theaterdude87]

re: Working in Concert!#8

Posted: 1/25/07 at 11:52pm

I love "It's An Art" it is such a great song...I love a lot of the music in that show and you can totally tell which composer wrote which song. "Fathers and Sons" is very moving.

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[brdlwyr]

re: Working in Concert!#9

Posted: 1/26/07 at 12:11am

We need a new recording! The OBC is a little sup par!

[husk_charmer]

re: Working in Concert!#10

Posted: 1/26/07 at 12:36am

brwdylvr-
There is...it's awful...and the OBC is not sub-par. Lynne Thigpen is STELLAR on "If I Could've Been" and "Cleaning Women." "Just a Housewife" breaks my heart, as does "Millwork." And, how can you resist the wonderful disco break-down during the opening number?

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[brdlwyr]

re: Working in Concert!#11

Posted: 1/26/07 at 12:42am

I love these songs! With all the money that he has from Wicked, why not mount a nice revival of Pippin and Working?????

[defyingravity11]

re: Working in Concert!#12

Posted: 1/26/07 at 12:48am

Oh! I really hope I can see this! I became a hughe fan of the show after doing it in high school (I played Mike and sang Fathers and Sons). It's such a moving show and the cast sounds great :)

[brooklynbecca]

re: Working in Concert!#13

Posted: 1/26/07 at 12:57am

D2! I was the housewife in the CAP21 production. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. That was a lot of fun. I'm so very excited about this upcoming concert. This show has so many amazing songs!

[D2]

re: Working in Concert!#14

Posted: 1/26/07 at 8:47am

Becca: YOU WERE FABULOUS! You really nailed that song!

Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)

[brooklynbecca]

re: Working in Concert!#15

Posted: 1/26/07 at 4:23pm

Thanks! I'm amazed that anyone saw that production. It was such a little thing.

[D2]

re: Working in Concert!#16

Posted: 1/26/07 at 5:09pm

Becca, it was not a "little thing." It was an extremely polished, highly professional production that was extraordinary on any level, let alone for a school production.

I happened to see it because I am a friend of the show's musical director. We've worked together many times.

Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)

[brooklynbecca]

re: Working in Concert!#17

Posted: 1/26/07 at 5:38pm

Ah! I miss everyone involved with that show. If you see Paul anytime soon, please tell him I said hello.

[D2]

re: Working in Concert!#18

Posted: 1/26/07 at 5:43pm

Will do.

Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)

[Mr Roxy]

re: Working in Concert!#19

Posted: 1/26/07 at 5:44pm

Saw the original, with a than unknown Patti Lupone & Lynn Thigpen

I got the DVD & at first I was apprehensive but it is quite good if you can manage to lay your hands on a copy

Poster Emeritus

[alliez92092]

re: Working in Concert!#20

Posted: 1/26/07 at 5:45pm

I want to go soooo badly!

[Ourtime992]

re: Working in Concert!#21

Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:03pm

Mr Roxy, you must not have seen her in The Robber Bridegroom, because from all accounts, THAT was a sight not to be forgotten. My parents saw it and, for better or for worse, La LuPone was NEVER unknown to them ever again.

Updated On: 1/26/07 at 06:03 PM

[defyingravity11]

re: Working in Concert!#22

Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:15pm

I got tickets! I can't wait!

[Mr Roxy]

re: Working in Concert!#23

Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:22pm

I did see her in Robber but she was not the star she is now when she did Working

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[dramaqueen2]

re: Working in Concert!#24

Posted: 1/26/07 at 11:00pm

i've seen a few productions of it and one fantastic one at a state theatre conference.. i love it. oooohh i wanna see it!

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