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Watch this episode ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroomSo, the ITBR finally made it to see SMASH the Hit? Broadway Musical, and we do not hold back with our reviews so buckle up for an energetic and lively conversation that asks did the musical match the energy of the TV show? Spoilers Ahead So Skip and Just Listen to the Episode If You Don't Want to Know Our True Feelings:The positive aspects first...Robyn Hurder is incredibly talented and her charisma, vocal power, and dance moves light up the stage!If you have never seen the TV show before, you are definitely going to not have as much to critique than if you were a major fan of the show (like the three of us). If you like plays that have a lot of music in them, then this musical is for you! We get into what we mean by this even though the Tony Awards have categorized this as a musical. Now our critiques...The Bombshell musical numbers are not properly highlighted and there are so many missed opportunities to explore the different dimensions of Marilyn's life. As Andrew says, this could have been a musical about any iconic celebrity's life, like Judy Garland, and it would have had the same effect. The creative team is more concerned about showing the behind the scenes of creating a Broadway musical, more so than what the material is about. Now if anyone from the creative or cast happen to encounter this review, first we absolutely love the talent that is on stage, and we are major fans of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman's work (I mean Hairspray is iconic), we just didn't happen to thoroughly enjoy this adaptation of the TV show. We found both pros and cons in this adaptation, and we encourage everyone listening to go and see this musical. Judge it for yourself. That's what the arts are about! Follow ITBR on IG,@ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok,@ivorytowerboilerroomOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG,@theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off yourbroadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG,@broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG,@thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
durée : 01:28:43 - Une saison à Broadway (2/4) : Rencontre avec Marc Shaiman - par : Laurent Valière - Retour à New York ce dimanche pour la suite de la rencontre de Laurent Valière avec le compositeur Marc Shaiman et le parolier Scott Wittman. - réalisé par : Céline Parfenoff
durée : 01:28:42 - Une saison à Broadway (1/2) : Dans les coulisses de "Smash" - par : Laurent Valière - Marc Shaiman, le compositeur à succès de "Hairspray" et son partenaire parolier Scott Whitman nous font entrer dans les coulisses de leur nouvelle création, "Smash" adaptée de la série télé de NBC produite par Steven Spielberg. - réalisé par : Céline Parfenoff
Join Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman and Tony and Grammy Award-winning lyricist Scott Wittman as they converse with Des Moines Performing Arts President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig about the writing process for the score of SOME LIKE IT HOT. The genius musical duo who also brought us catchy tunes from Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can and soon to come, Smash, share a few laughs and talk about the making of this HOT, HOT show!
The Tony Award-winning Broadway smash Some Like It Hot is now on tour, across the country. On this episode, we're talking all about this amazing musical. First up, Paul Wontorek chats with the creative team who wrote the show's hilarious book, Tony-winner Matthew Lopez and TV's Amber Ruffin. Then you'll hear from the Emmy and Tony-winning songwriting duo of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.To learn more visit: www.broadwayacrossamerica.com
In this special episode of Broadway Drumming 101, we step out of the drum chair and into the conductor's podium with Nate Patten, a celebrated music director, writer, and comedian based in New York City. With a resume spanning eight Broadway shows—including Company, The Prom, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Catch Me If You Can—Nate brings a wealth of knowledge and humor to our discussion.Currently conducting Elf, the holiday musical lighting up Broadway through January 7, 2024, Nate shares the secrets of his success, from networking and building genuine relationships to fostering curiosity and taking unconventional opportunities. Whether you're a drummer, a percussionist, or any musician looking to understand the dynamics of working with a music director, this episode offers invaluable insights.What You'll Learn:* How Nate got his start in musical theater and built his career.* Why the chemistry between musicians in a pit is just as important as their talent.* The critical role drummers play in maintaining the pulse of a Broadway production.* Nate's unique approach to giving feedback and fostering artistry in the pit.* Tales from the rehearsal room with Broadway legends like Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, and Kristin Chenoweth.
Today, I am thrilled to announce my episode with star of stage and screen Annie Golden. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including being discovered by Milos Forman at CBGB's, how Marc Shaiman played her HAIR audition, why LEADER OF THE PACK didn't work on Broadway, how her role in ASSASSINS was inspired by Kate Bush, learning from Colleen Dewhurst during AH, WILDERNESS!, rehearsing with Kathleen Freeman for THE FULL MONTY, recording demos for HAIRSPRAY, being directed by Howard Ashman in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, workshopping BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER at the West Bank Cafe, performing with Veanne Cox in NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CLASS OF '86, and so much more. Don't miss this in-depth conversation with a theater veteran.
In this episode of Broadway Drumming 101, we're shaking things up by bringing you a guest who offers a fresh and invaluable perspective from the other side of the orchestra pit. We're thrilled to welcome Nate Patten—a seasoned New York-based music director, writer, and comedian. Nate has conducted or played keyboard for eight Broadway shows, including Company (starring Patti LuPone), The Prom, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Catch Me If You Can. Currently, Nate is the conductor of Elf, the holiday musical now on Broadway. This production runs through January 7, 2024.Nate talks about the mindset and approach that helped him succeed—like meeting people, fostering genuine curiosity, and saying yes to every opportunity, even the unconventional ones when starting out. Whether you're a drummer, a percussionist, or any musician looking to understand how to collaborate with music directors, Nate shares a goldmine of advice.Nate has worked with some of the industry's biggest names in the business- Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Jackie Hoffman, Brooke Shields, and Kristin Chenoweth, to name a few.
Tony Award Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur (Hairspray), Tony Nominee Kerry Butler (Xanadu) and Tony Nominee Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde) celebrate 20 years of broadway hits, motherhood, and lifelong friendship with their new show Mama I'm A Big Girl Now! Join The Art of Kindness podcast LIVE from the red carpet at New World Stages in New York City, as Robert Peterpaul chats with: the aforementioned starry trio, and VIP guests like Andrew Rannells (Book of Mormon), Grammy-winning songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and more. Get your tickets to Mama I'm A Big Girl Now before it dances away! Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul youtube.com/@artofkindnesspodcast Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Got kindness tips or stories? Want to just say hi? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kyle, Joe, and Rick are joined by repeat guest Jeremy Taché to review the 2007 musical remake of Hairspray. Directed by Adam Shankman, written by Leslie Dixon, and with music by Marc Shaiman. The film stars Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron, Elijah Kelley, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, John Travolta and many many more. We ranked 16 of the songs from the soundtrack, as well as picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
The much-anticipated arrival of Bradley Cooper's directorial debut, the remake of A Star Is Born, gave us an Oscar-nominated song from Lady Gaga that kept the streak alive of all the remakes at least getting a nominated song. In this episode, you'll hear the nominated song from the 2018 version, "Shallow," and learn about the four songs that battled with it for the year's Academy Award. That includes Kendrick Lamar's entry into the movie song game, and one from Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman for the Mary Poppins sequel.
Aedín Gormley meets the award-winning songwriting duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman in New York. With a string of acclaimed hits including the Tony winning musical Hairspray and more recently Some Like It Hot, which just last month took home the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, the duo have had the careers most songwriters dream of.
Diane and Sean discuss arguably the most anti-feminist feminist movie, Down with Love. Episode music is, "Here's to Love", music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, performed by Renée Zellweger and Ewan McGregor, from the OST.- Our theme song is by Brushy One String- Artwork by Marlaine LePage- Why Do We Own This DVD? Merch available at Teepublic- Follow the show on social media:- IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show
This week's pick is our good friend and supporter, Geek Girl Soup's Susan! And this week it's the 1988 musical comedy, Hairspray! Check out Geek Girl Soup at https://geekgirlsoup.com. "Hairspray" explored themes of racial integration and body image while celebrating the vibrant subculture of dance and music in 1960s Baltimore. Starring Ricki Lake as Tracy Turnblad, the film's production marked Waters' move towards more mainstream cinema. The casting of Divine, a drag queen icon known for collaborating with Waters, in a non-drag role was a notable departure for both the director and actor. Waters, known for his provocative and unconventional filmmaking style, had to navigate the challenges of balancing his unique voice with the demands of a more commercial musical genre. The film's production also involved the collaboration of composer Marc Shaiman, who created the infectious and lively score, and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, who brought the energetic dance sequences to life. The film's success lies in its ability to tackle serious social issues with humor and heart, creating an entertaining and memorable musical that resonated with audiences. "Hairspray" became a cult classic and later inspired a successful Broadway musical adaptation and a 2007 film remake, showcasing the enduring appeal of Waters' unique vision and the film's message of acceptance and inclusivity. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback You can watch Predator The Musical here: https://youtu.be/qlicWUDf5MM?si=nWN_zI0UUc0i7KeK Plot Summary: Set in 1960s Baltimore, the spirited Tracy Turnblad, played by Ricki Lake, dreams of dancing on the popular Corny Collins Show. Tracy's journey takes an unexpected turn when she becomes an advocate for racial integration on the dance floor, challenging societal norms. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevhsstrikesback/support
That Show Hasn't Been Funny In Years: an SNL podcast on Radio Misfits
The Oscars and "Saturday Night Live," believe it or not those worlds have crossed paths several times. In this episode, Nick tells you about everyone who has worked in the hallowed halls of Studio 8H, that has ever been nominated for, or won, an Academy Award. From some surprising acting nominations (yes, Dan Aykroyd has really been nominated for an acting Oscar), to nominations in categories like Best Score, Best Short Film, Best Screenplay and more. Scenes from the award nominated movies are played, details of the films and performances are given, and you'll hear stories about SNL alums like: Kristen Wiig, Marc Shaiman, Bill Murray, Adam McKay, Joan Cusack, Howard Shore, Eddie Murphy and more. Awards Season is in full swing, and this episode will give you all the trivia and knowledge you need to know when you attend that Oscar party in March. SNL, and The Academy Awards! [EP52]
0:00 - Intro & Summary2:00 - Movie Discussion37:22 - Cast & Crew/Awards46:42 - Pop Culture57:42 - Rankings & Ratings To see a full list of movies we will be watching and shows notes, please follow our website: https://www.1991movierewind.com/Follow us!https://linktr.ee/1991movierewind Theme: "sunrise-cardio," Jeremy Dinegan (via Storyblocks)Don't forget to rate/review/subscribe/tell your friends to listen to us!
Oh, look. Another glorious Filmshake. Makes me sick! A virgin lit the candle, and now two men approaching middle age are talking this early 90s film made for pre-teen girls. Do we love these three VERY theatrical, Better Midler-led witches, or do we want to burn them alive in the school furnace? Wait, did you think we were talking Clerks this week?TRICK OR TREAT, IT'S 1993's HOCUS POCUS!Jordan is also punished with 1989's Little Monsters. Does he think this Fred Savage-starring children's comedy is the goblin's knees, or does he want Howie Mandel to choke on Doritos?Hey bud, the only way to find out is to listen!Music Heard this Episode:"Main Title" by John Debney"Sarah's Theme" by James Horner, sung by Sarah Jessica Parker"I Put a Spell On You" by "Screamin' Jay" Hawkins, produced and arranged by Marc Shaiman; performed by Bette MidlerSupport the showConnect with us!PatreonTwitterFacebookEmailLinktr.eeLetterboxd - Nic & JordanThe Nicsperiment
Diane and Sean discuss the delightfully kooky Addams Family Values. Episode music is, "Eat Us" by Marc Shaiman and Paul Rudnick, from the OST.- Our theme song is by Brushy One String- Artwork by Marlaine LePage- Why Do We Own This DVD? Merch available at Teepublic- Follow the show on social media:- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplantsSupport the show
Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Charles Kirsch, Host, “Backstage Babble” Podcast About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Charles Kirsch, is a 15-year old superstar whose phenomenal knowledge and passion for the world of Broadway theatre has made him one of the most popular and respected podcast interviewers in America. He fell in love with Broadway shows at the tender age of 7, and when he was 10 years old, he started a blog called “Broadway Baby”. And 3 years ago, this young man, who was barely entering adolescence, launched his hugely popular podcast, “Backstage Babble”, which, so far, has presented over 150 in-depth interviews with legendary stars including Carol Burnett, Joel Grey, Ed Asner, Harvey Fierstein, Chita Rivera, Marc Shaiman, Hal Linden, Bob Mackie and dozens more. The level of sophistication, research, professionalism and poise that this young man demonstrates as an interviewer, is nothing short of jaw-dropping. And get this: he has single-handedly organized reunions on zoom, of the casts and production teams of 3 Broadway shows: “Follies”, “Applause”, and “On the Twentieth Century”, which have brought him legions of viewers on his YouTube channel. He's also produced live versions of his show, featuring Broadway and cabaret stars at the renowned “54 Below” nightclub in New York, and he's hosted 5 game night benefits for the non-profit organization “Dancers Over 40”. He is a voting member of the Drama Desk, and a contributor to Cast Album Reviews, Encore Magazine, and he wrote a chapter about the Broadway show “Annie” in the new book, “50 Key Stage Musicals”. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Charles Kirsch, go to:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083157977219https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsS2yFOjeB4oDLBOd8t7TjA https://cbroadwaypodcast.podbean.com/ #CharlesKirsch #harveybrownstoneinterviews
Dan has been making music most of his life. While attending East Carolina University's School of Music, he auditioned and was hired at age 19 to join the cast of the Off-Broadway show "STOMP". After performing in the New York company, he joined the national tour, eventually playing the lead role and becoming the Rehearsal Director. During this tour, he had the opportunity to perform on stage with Bobby McFerrin for the Presidential Millenium Celebration and appeared on several tv shows, including "Good Morning America", among many others. Dan has since moved back to NYC to continue his music career and has performed at such venues as Madison Square Garden, Town Hall, The Grand Ole Opry, Radio City Music Hall and The Meadowlands Arena.Broadway Drumming 101 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Dan recently played drums on Broadway for "The Cher Show," a biographical musical co-produced by Cher herself which premiered in December of 2018 at the Neil Simon Theater. He also acted as the house drummer for seasons 7, 8 & 10 of NBC's "America's Got Talent" and played for the PBS special "From Broadway With Love" featuring Chita Rivera, Kelli O'Hara, Jesse Mueller, Norbert Leo Butz and Lilias White. He held the percussion chair for the Broadway show "Holler If Ya Hear Me," and has also subbed on drums in the orchestra pit for Broadway shows like "Wicked" and "Little Shop Of Horrors," played hundreds of auditions the casting office of Bernard Telsey Casting and recently played drums for the Obie Award-winning show "The World Is Round" at BAM. He plays often for Grammy Award winning artist Tim Kubart and was grateful to contribute percussion to his winning album "Home." He has played for a number of artists including Cher, Andrea Bocelli, Tituss Burgess, Melinda Doolittle (American Idol Finalist), Stephanie Block, Kelli O'Hara, Heather Christian, Montego Glover, Lucie Arnaz, and Randy Rainbow. In addition, he occasionally performs for corporate events for companies such as GM, Microsoft, Pfizer. etc. Also trained in music production and recording, Dan produces, engineers and mixes music on a for-hire basis. Recently, he produced, engineered and mixed a Christmas record for Randy Rainbow with the title track co-written by Marc Shaiman. It reached #1 on the Billboard Comedy charts and #7 on iTunes Top Albums. Dan also recorded vocals for bounce music legend Big Freedia(the artist featured on Beyonce's “BREAK MY SOUL”) for an upcoming track. He also produced (and played drums for) "The Sedaka Sessions", where he had the honor of working with Neil Sedaka and an incredible team including engineer Roy Hendrickson (Paul McCartney, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, etc) and Grammy Award-winning executive producer Tony McAnany. Some other audio production highlights include a national commercial for "The Grinch That Stole Christmas", a track for Coca-Cola's 125th Anniversary Celebration and mixing of promotional content for Broadway shows like "Natasha Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812," and “Smokey Joe's Cafe”. He also had the opportunity to contribute as an engineer (as well as a background vocalist and percussionist) on the album "LISTEN", which features Hall & Oates, Carly Simon, and Duncan Sheik.Dan proudly endorses Paiste Cymbals and ACS Custom In-Ear Monitors.http://www.danweinerdrums.comClayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain't Too Proud. He has been a sub drummer on Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants-The Musical, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, and The Big Apple Circus. The next project he's working on is The Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical.Clayton has performed on various TV shows, including Good Morning America, The Colbert Report, The View, The Jimmy Fallon Show, The CBS Early Show, the Today Show, and the 2010 and 2019 TONY Awards at Radio City. He's shared the stage with legends such as The Stylistics, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King and was in the Netflix DWYCK episode of Luke Cage with the Delfonics and the HBO version of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill.Clayton is a proud endorser of Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.Broadway Drumming 101 YouTube HERE! YouTubeThank you for reading Broadway Drumming 101. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe
Legends alert. This week Jonny's guests are the creme de la creme of Broadway musical composing, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Their music for the current Broadway smash Some Like It Hot is still on heavy rotation in the Stage Door household and they're the musical force behind Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sister Act, Oscar-nominated songs by the bucketload, Tonys, Grammys - the whole nine. But what lives too! Take them from being madly gifted theatre-obsessed kids from unlikely backgrounds yearning to get to New York to their first meeting in Marie's Crisis, mad 200-strong productions of The Trojan Women, a close-up look at how they write songs together, the ravages of the AIDS crisis, a MOMA retrospective of their downtown days, all the way to conquering Broadway- and a magnificently moany insight into how hard it is to stay at the top of the American musical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hosts Harrow and Meghan discuss Some Like It Hot and White Girl in Danger. Hear the response from Meghan on the representation(s) of her namesake (but not her spelling) and thoughts on how queerness, gender, race, and identity are represented in these two very different productions. It's also time for Pride and there are many queer festivals, shows, and actions to take in June to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community! Show Discussions: Some Like It Hot Book by Matthew López and Amber Ruffin, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw Some Like It Not: Are Men in Dresses Still Funny? Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman Have Read Your Criticisms About Broadway's Some Like It Hot White Girl in Danger By Michael R. Jackson, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, and choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly Teeth at Playwrights Horizons, February 2024 Book and music by Anna K. Jacobs, book and lyrics by Michael R. Jackson, choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly, and directed by Sarah Benson Upcoming Shows: FRIGID New York presents the 2023 Queerly Festival UNDER St. Marks & The Kraine Theater, June 15-July 3rd New Ambassadors Theatre Company's Blurring Boundaries 2023 Hudson Guild Theatre, June 14-18th The Tank annual PrideFest The Tank, June 16-25th Foxes by Dexter Flanders, directed by James Hillier 59E59's Theater A, June 1 - July 2nd Action of the Ep: Black & Pink - A nationwide PenPal program to match incarcerated LGBTQIA2S+ people and people living with HIV/AIDS with PenPals who correspond, build relationships, and participate in harm reduction and affirmation. Queer Culture Recs: Lempicka Woman Is Stay Girl in a Green Dress, Tamara de Lempicka Dyke Beer Episode Credits: Edited by Harrow Sansom Thesis on Joan: Follow Thesis on Joan on Instagram & Twitter Leave us a voicemail at (845) 445-9251 Email us at thesisonjoan at gmail dot com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
durée : 00:58:49 - La saison à Broadway (1/4) : La mécanique des comédies musicales avec Casey Nicholaw - par : Laurent Valière - Casey Nicholaw est l'un des metteurs en scène les plus réputés : à son actif, deux Tony awards pour « Aladin » et « The Book Of Mormon ». En attendant peut-être un troisième pour « Certains l'aiment chaud », adaptation du film de Billy Wilder sur des musiques de Marc Shaiman et Scott Whitman. - réalisé par : Colin Gruel
Teddy Hinde is currently starring as Mike Teavee in the first ever UK and Ireland tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.Based on the novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and Chocolate Factory has a book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Mark Shaiman and Scott Wittman. This new production is directed by James Brining and designed by Simon Higlett.Having graduated from Trinity Laban in 2022, Teddy made his professional debut in Anyone Can Whistle by Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents at the Southwark Playhouse.Teddy is trans and proudly speaks up for trans rights whilst calling for better representation for trans people in theatre. In this episode, Teddy discusses landing the role of Mike Teavee and his path in theatre so far, as well as all things transness and queerness.Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is touring the UK and Ireland until January 2024, including a run at the New Wimbledon Theatre 21st June - 1st July. Visit www.charlieandthechocolatefactory.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
Episode 47 - When Harry met Sally - Full Review Movie PodcastIs this the Rom Com that started the craze and defined a genre? The movie that dares to ask, "can men and women be friends"? We will dive deep into When Harry met Sally and decide whether Harry's outlook has any merit at all.Released in 1989, "When Harry Met Sally" directed by Rob Reiner and written by Nora Ephron, is a timeless romantic comedy that has become a classic in the genre. The film is a heartwarming story of two people, Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan), who meet each other and develop a strong bond of friendship over the years, despite their contrasting personalities and beliefs.The movie begins with Harry and Sally meeting each other for the first time while sharing a car ride from Chicago to New York City. They initially dislike each other, and the ride becomes an uncomfortable experience for both of them. However, after a chance encounter a few years later, they become friends and remain so over the next decade.The chemistry between Crystal and Ryan is remarkable, and their performances are excellent. Crystal portrays Harry as a witty and sarcastic character, while Ryan brings a charming and bubbly personality to Sally. The two actors' on-screen chemistry makes their characters' friendship and eventual romantic feelings towards each other believable and relatable.One of the most iconic scenes in the film is the one in which Sally fakes an orgasm in a crowded restaurant to prove to Harry that women can fake it convincingly. This scene has become a classic in the genre and is often parodied in pop culture. It's a testament to the writing and performances that the scene remains as hilarious and memorable today as it was in 1989.Apart from the humour, the film also explores themes such as love, friendship, and the challenges of navigating relationships. The movie's tagline, "Can men and women be friends?" is a question that is at the centre of the film's narrative. The movie suggests that men and women can indeed be friends, but it's not always easy. The film depicts the complex nature of relationships and the emotional ups and downs that come with them.The movie's soundtrack, composed by Marc Shaiman, is also worth mentioning. It features classic songs such as "It Had to Be You" by Harry Connick Jr., which adds to the movie's romantic and nostalgic tone."When Harry Met Sally" is an important film in the romantic comedy landscape for several reasons. Firstly, it defies the conventions of the genre by having a platonic friendship between the main characters. Most romantic comedies follow the traditional formula of boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back. In this movie, the characters start as friends, and their romantic relationship develops gradually. This unique approach to the genre set a new standard for romantic comedies.Secondly, the movie portrays women as complex and multi-dimensional characters, which was not the norm in romantic comedies at the time. Sally is depicted as intelligent, independent, and emotionally mature, and her character was a refreshing change from the typical female roles in romantic comedies.Finally, the film's witty and relatable dialogue has become a hallmark of the romantic comedy genre. The movie's script, written by Nora Ephron, is filled with memorable lines and conversations that have become ingrained in pop culture. The movie's success can be attributed to its excellent writing, performances, and chemistry between the two leads.In conclusion, "When Harry Met Sally" is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time. It's a movie that continues to resonate with audiences today, more than three decades after its release. The film's unique approach to the romantic comedy genre, its portrayal of women as complex characters, and its witty dialogue and performances make it a must-watch for anyone who loves romantic comedies. It's a movie that captures the essence of love, friendship, and the complexities of relationships, and it will continue to be a beloved movie for generations to come.Please follow the Podcast and join our community at https://linktr.ee/borntowatchpodcast If you are looking to start a podcast and want a host or get guests to pipe in remotely, look no further than Riverside.fmClick the link below https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matthew
Join The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul on the opening night red carpet of Life of Pi on Broadway. In Part 1 hear from VIP guests like: Brian d'Arcy James (Something Rotten), Kerry Butler (Beetlejuice), Sarita Choudhury (And Just Like That), Nikhil Saboo (Mean Girls), iconic musical duo Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman and more live from New York City! Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. We are supported by the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We've got something to be thankful for. It's the brand new comedy-satire from Native American Playwright, Larissa Fasthorse. On this episode, Tamsen talks to the star of The Thanksgiving Play, Scott Foley (Scandal, Felicity). And we'll hear from Scott's co-star in the play, D'Arcy Carden (The Good Place, Barry). And, Paul Wontorek sits down with the Tony Award-winning songwriting duo behind the new comedy-musical, Some Like It Hot, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Plus, Marc performs the title track from that musical.
Rick Elice co-wrote Jersey Boys (winner 2006 Tony Award, 2007 Grammy Award and 2009 Olivier Award for Best Musical) with the great Marshall Brickman; The Addams Family; Peter and the Starcatcher (winner of five 2012 Tony Awards); and The Cher Show (currently on tour in the UK). In the pipeline: The Princess Bride for Disney; Smash for Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg, music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, directed by Susan Stroman. Rick is also adapting Sara Gruen's novel Water for Elephants; the popular film, Silver Linings Playbook; and writing an original musical, Treasure, with 2021 Ed Kleban Award-winner Benjamin Scheuer. Rick's book, Finding Roger, An Improbably Theatrical Love Story, is published by Kingswell. Heartfelt thanks to those whose theatre work makes him grateful for the day he was born: Sondheim, Stoppard, Bennett, Prince, Fosse, Robbins, Nichols, Nunn, Laurents, Stone, Taymor, Papp, Schumacher, Schneider, David, Strong, Gaudio, Valli, McAnuff, Trujillo, Timbers, Coyne, Brickman, and, eternally, Roger Rees. Rick thinks about them a lot. He never thought about Jersey much. He does now.
We conclude our look at inspirational songs with "I Know Where I've Been" from Hairspray, the 2002 Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman musical based on the John Waters film of the same name. It's been a few years since we talked about the show's propulsive and endlessly optimistic closing number, so how does this song -- coming just before the final sequence and featuring a darker, if still optimistic tone -- sit within the show? And what's Erik's Grand Unified Theory of songs of inspiration? All clips are from the 2002 Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hairspray featuring Mary Bond Davis and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. Buy/stream the album on Amazon! Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com
Rick Elice co-wrote Jersey Boys (winner 2006 Tony Award, 2007 Grammy Award and 2009 Olivier Award for Best Musical) with the great Marshall Brickman; The Addams Family; Peter and the Starcatcher (winner of five 2012 Tony Awards); and The Cher Show (currently on tour in the UK). In the pipeline: The Princess Bride for Disney; Smash for Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg, music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, directed by Susan Stroman. Rick is also adapting Sara Gruen's novel Water for Elephants; the popular film, Silver Linings Playbook; and writing an original musical, Treasure, with 2021 Ed Kleban Award-winner Benjamin Scheuer. Rick's book, Finding Roger, An Improbably Theatrical Love Story, is published by Kingswell. Heartfelt thanks to those whose theatre work makes him grateful for the day he was born: Sondheim, Stoppard, Bennett, Prince, Fosse, Robbins, Nichols, Nunn, Laurents, Stone, Taymor, Papp, Schumacher, Schneider, David, Strong, Gaudio, Valli, McAnuff, Trujillo, Timbers, Coyne, Brickman, and, eternally, Roger Rees. Rick thinks about them a lot. He never thought about Jersey much. He does now.
Book Vs. Movie: HairsprayThe 1988 John Waters Movie Vs. the 2007 Adaptation“Musicals in March”The Margos continue their look at “Musicals in March” with the John Waters classic Hairspray, which started with the 1988 movie starring Rikki Lake, Divine, and Debby Harry. Based on his experiences of being a fan of the 1957-1964 Baltimore teen dance TV program--The Buddy Deane Show, Waters was a huge fan of R&B music. On the Buddy Deane show, the dancers were integrated, unlike Dick Clark's American Bandstand, which was based out of Philadelphia at the same time. Baltimore Magazine April 1985 by John Waters "Ladies & Gentleman: The Nicest Kids in Town!”Being a self-described “Super Fan” of the show, the director has a well-known career as an avant-garde-loving and bizarre artist who loves things that are in bad taste. His interest in something as wholesome as Buddy Deane made him think about writing a more accessible film about a group of teen dancers/local TV stars who fight racism and oppression with their love of music and dance. Given a modest budget of $2.8 million, the film was a box office hit, and the critics loved this new era of John Waters with even bigger hits in the 90s Cry-Baby & Serial Mom. Waters continues to write and direct his work and is very popular as an actor who appears in everything from Law & Order to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisles. In 2002, the musical version premiered in Seattle with music and lyrics from Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and the book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan. Hit is not a big enough word for this adaptation's success in the 2000s. It won eight Tony Awards (including Best Musical) in 2003 and broke all box office records in London's West End in 2008. The 2007 movie was directed by Adam Shankman and stars John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Christopher Walken and continues the big box office that started with the original 1988 film. What are the differences between the original and the latest version of the story of the AMAZING Tracy Turnblad? Which do we like best? Have a listen!In this ep the Margos discuss:John Waters, Divine, and BaltimoreWaters ventures into more “family-friendly material.”The music used in both films1988 cast: Ricki Lake (Tracy Turnblad,) Divine (Edna Turnblad,) Debbie Harry (Velma Von Tussle,) Sonny Bono (Franklin Von Tussle,) Jerry Stiller (Wilbur Turbland,) Leslie Ann Powers (Penny Pingleton,) Colleen Fitzpatrick (Amber Von Tussle,) Michael St. Gerard (Link Larkin,) Clayton Prince (Seaweed Stubbs,) Cyrkle Millbourne (L'il Inez,) Ruth Brown (Motormouth Maybelle,) Shawn Thompson (Corny Collins,) Mink Stole (Tammy Turner,) and Josh Charles as IggyThe 2007 cast: Nikki Blonsky (Tracy Turnblad,) John Travolta (Edna Turnblad,) Michelle Pfeiffer (Velma Von Tussle,) Amanda Bynes (Penny Pngleton,) Christopher Walken (Wilbur Turnblad,) Queen Latifah (Motormouth Maybelle,) James Marsden (Conry Collins,) Brittany Snow (Amber Von Tussle,) Zac Efron (Link Larkin,) Elijah Kelley (Seaweed,) Allison Janney (Prudence Pingleton,) and Jerry Stiller as Mr. Pinky.Clips used:Hairspray (1988) “Corny Collins auditions.”Hairspray (1988) trailerThe Von Tussle house (1988)John Waters as Dr. FredricksonThe kids meet “Beatnicks” (1988)Hairspray (2007) trailerJohn Travolta's Baltimore accentEdna & Wilbur “You're Timeless to Me”“You Can't Stop the Beat” (2007)Music: Hairspray by Rachel SweetBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page to help support the show! https://www.patreon.com/bookversusmovie Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.comEmail us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. @BrooklynMargo www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.comMargo P. @ShesNachoMama https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
Book Vs. Movie: HairsprayThe 1988 John Waters Movie Vs. the 2007 Adaptation“Musicals in March”The Margos continue their look at “Musicals in March” with the John Waters classic Hairspray, which started with the 1988 movie starring Rikki Lake, Divine, and Debby Harry. Based on his experiences of being a fan of the 1957-1964 Baltimore teen dance TV program--The Buddy Deane Show, Waters was a huge fan of R&B music. On the Buddy Deane show, the dancers were integrated, unlike Dick Clark's American Bandstand, which was based out of Philadelphia at the same time. Baltimore Magazine April 1985 by John Waters "Ladies & Gentleman: The Nicest Kids in Town!”Being a self-described “Super Fan” of the show, the director has a well-known career as an avant-garde-loving and bizarre artist who loves things that are in bad taste. His interest in something as wholesome as Buddy Deane made him think about writing a more accessible film about a group of teen dancers/local TV stars who fight racism and oppression with their love of music and dance. Given a modest budget of $2.8 million, the film was a box office hit, and the critics loved this new era of John Waters with even bigger hits in the 90s Cry-Baby & Serial Mom. Waters continues to write and direct his work and is very popular as an actor who appears in everything from Law & Order to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisles. In 2002, the musical version premiered in Seattle with music and lyrics from Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and the book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan. Hit is not a big enough word for this adaptation's success in the 2000s. It won eight Tony Awards (including Best Musical) in 2003 and broke all box office records in London's West End in 2008. The 2007 movie was directed by Adam Shankman and stars John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Christopher Walken and continues the big box office that started with the original 1988 film. What are the differences between the original and the latest version of the story of the AMAZING Tracy Turnblad? Which do we like best? Have a listen!In this ep the Margos discuss:John Waters, Divine, and BaltimoreWaters ventures into more “family-friendly material.”The music used in both films1988 cast: Ricki Lake (Tracy Turnblad,) Divine (Edna Turnblad,) Debbie Harry (Velma Von Tussle,) Sonny Bono (Franklin Von Tussle,) Jerry Stiller (Wilbur Turbland,) Leslie Ann Powers (Penny Pingleton,) Colleen Fitzpatrick (Amber Von Tussle,) Michael St. Gerard (Link Larkin,) Clayton Prince (Seaweed Stubbs,) Cyrkle Millbourne (L'il Inez,) Ruth Brown (Motormouth Maybelle,) Shawn Thompson (Corny Collins,) Mink Stole (Tammy Turner,) and Josh Charles as IggyThe 2007 cast: Nikki Blonsky (Tracy Turnblad,) John Travolta (Edna Turnblad,) Michelle Pfeiffer (Velma Von Tussle,) Amanda Bynes (Penny Pngleton,) Christopher Walken (Wilbur Turnblad,) Queen Latifah (Motormouth Maybelle,) James Marsden (Conry Collins,) Brittany Snow (Amber Von Tussle,) Zac Efron (Link Larkin,) Elijah Kelley (Seaweed,) Allison Janney (Prudence Pingleton,) and Jerry Stiller as Mr. Pinky.Clips used:Hairspray (1988) “Corny Collins auditions.”Hairspray (1988) trailerThe Von Tussle house (1988)John Waters as Dr. FredricksonThe kids meet “Beatnicks” (1988)Hairspray (2007) trailerJohn Travolta's Baltimore accentEdna & Wilbur “You're Timeless to Me”“You Can't Stop the Beat” (2007)Music: Hairspray by Rachel SweetBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page to help support the show! https://www.patreon.com/bookversusmovie Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.comEmail us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. @BrooklynMargo www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.comMargo P. @ShesNachoMama https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award winning lyricist, director, writer, and conceiver, Scott Wittman co-wrote the lyrics for the hit musical Hairspray (Tony, Grammy, Olivier Award winner) with creative partner Marc Shaiman. Wittman also served as an executive producer on the hit film starring John Travolta. Scott was nominated for a Golden Globe, Grammy, and two Emmy Awards for the original songs on NBC's musical drama Smash. While working on the show, he co-wrote songs for Jennifer Hudson, Uma Thurman, Bernadette Peters, and Liza Minnelli. Shaiman and Wittman's original score for the Marilyn Monroe musical Bombshell was released by Sony Records. Scott & Marc's Broadway writing credits include Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, which Scott also directed, Catch Me If You Can (Tony nom. for Best Musical), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Broadway and the West End. Scott has created and directed two Broadway shows, three studio recordings, and three sold-out Carnegie Hall concerts for Patti LuPone. He has created solo shows for Christine Ebersole and Nathan Lane, as well as writing for Bette Midler's 2015 Divine Intervention World Tour. Off-Broadway, he conceived and directed Jukebox Jackie starring Justin Vivian Bond, Cole Escola, and Bridget Everett at La Mama., and Bridget Everett's Rockbottom at the Public Theatre. His notorious and legendary Downtown shows are in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York Marc and Scott also wrote the score to Disney's Mary Poppins Returns starring Emily Blunt, Lin Manuel Miranda, and Meryl Streep. Directed by Rob Marshall. Their song, “The Place Were Lost Things Go” was nominated for an Oscar. He recently joined the Marvel Universe with his song cowritten with Marc for “Rodgers:The Musical for “Hawkeye”. They have written a new musical version of “Some Like It Hot” to premiere on Broadway in the fall of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's interview is very different than how Scott normally conducts his interviews. His guest, Rory Donovan, was in Scott's house - in Scott's kitchen - and Scott recorded this interview using a completely different interface and mic setup than what he's used to...and he didn't have an outline! What can go wrong?!? :) As you'll hear, these two good friends loved being live and in person and they had a blast catching up on Rory's recent trip to Disneyland where he sang and danced AS Captain America live on stage at D23! This was the first time that Marvel did a live musical number and Rory talks about the entire experience including meeting some Marvel stars, listening to Harrison Ford talk about the new Indiana Jones movie, his private tour of Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure with music royalty, Marc Shaiman, and Rory's reaction and thoughts about being in Galaxy's Edge for the very first time. Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme Social Media: Search The Mouse and Me Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themouseandme/support
I'm Patricia O'Connell for This is Capitalism. Today I'm talking with Brian Lipton, who is the Chief Theater Critic for Cititour.com and the former editor-in-chief and currently a contributing editor to TheaterMania.com. He is going to take us behind the scenes at Broadway and give us a little bit of a look at what's going on with Broadway, the return to Broadway for both actors and theatergoers. Key Takeaways: [:29] Patricia O'Connell introduces Brian Lipton, a theater critic for Cititour.com and contributing editor to TheaterMania.com, and welcomes him to This is Capitalism. [1:01] What does the closing of Phantom mean after 35 years? Is it just time? It has made its money back so many times that its lead producer, Cameron Mackintosh, could run it as long as he wanted to. With its closing notice, its grosses have soared to their highest in years. Winter is not the tourist season, and COVID-19 is still a factor. [3:01] All Broadway shows are capitalized, which is really the amount of money it takes to put the show on from start to finish: rehearsals, scenery, rent, and things up until day one. For a large musical now, $15 to $25 million is not an unusual capitalization. You have to make that money back during the run to get a profit. [3:38] Then you have the weekly running costs. The set's already done, but you still have to pay rent, actors, and union people every week, and make that money back. For a musical like Phantom, that's estimated to be in the $750,000 to $1 million range because Phantom is a very elaborate show to make every week just to break even. [4:17] If you're doing a limited run, it's often built in that you need to be running at pure capacity. Into the Woods is still at the St. James, but it was originally scheduled for an eight-week run, and the only way that could've made money at eight weeks is if, for eight weeks it ran 100 percent. It did come close to that, but it's no longer coming close. [4:45] The longer the run goes on, sometimes the less you have to make that 100 percent. But you can't do badly; you have to still pack a fair amount of the house at full-price tickets if you're going to meet your running costs. And the minute you don't do that, you run the risk of being in the red. [5:05] Discounting tickets is a major factor. If you're selling 1,000 seats at $60 or $70, you're making $700,000 a week instead of $2 million a week. The Music Man doesn't discount, so it is taking in over $3 million every week. That will help it to be profitable by the time it closes. If they discounted by 50 percent, they wouldn't have a chance. [5:51] The Music Man had the option of running after Hugh Jackman decided to leave. And he is staying a few weeks past his contract. This has been done before when you have a star who is so powerful. Maybe the wisest business move, even if you could still make money — it's an expensive show with a large cast — is to take the money and go. [6:23] Hugh Jackman is one of those rare people who is a true movie star and a true theater star even though he has only been on Broadway three or four times, most notably, of course, in The Boy from Oz, his big Broadway debut. But he has created a huge following. Some people go back to see him four to six times. [7:04] There are shows that have always done stunt casting. You'll see, for example, Pamela Anderson doing Chicago. She was quite good. But more to the point, she brought in business. She had the highest grosses for Chicago in many months, if not years. And that was a perfect example of the right way to do stunt casting. [8:08] A lot of Broadway will be dominated, especially straight plays maybe more than musicals, by star casting, whether it's stunt casting or not. In a lot of cases, they're going to look for that star power to motivate the box office. [8:27] Now conversely, the musical, Some Like It Hot, stars Christian Borle, Adrianna Hicks, and J. Harrison Ghee, who, their talents notwithstanding, are not known stars. They are banking on the property and the careers of Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, who wrote the score. They have Tonys for Hairspray and they're very well known. [9:00] Brian doesn't think we're going to see a lot of truly original work on Broadway for a while. Everything will be based on a movie or a book or is a revival of a famous play. Theater that comes from scratch is few and far between. [9:21] This '22 to '23 will be the first “normal” Broadway theater season that we've had in several years now. I mean the 2019 to 2020 season got cut short, of course, because of Covid. What we're seeing now is a lot of flux. [9:42] This is a very unusual year in that a number of shows opened in December, including one, The Collaboration. It's an imagined conversation between Andy Warhol and Jean-Paul Basquiat. It's also being filmed simultaneously and it's coming in for a limited run. By the end of 2022, Broadway will be surprisingly full. [10:12] But January will bring the closing of Beetlejuice, after eight months. A Strange Loop, which won the Tony in 2022, for Best Musical, is closing on January fifteenth, which will make it, depending on how you count things, either the shortest or the third-shortest running Best Musical ever. There are also some limited runs now. [10:43] Phantom closes in February. But spring is usually the more prominent season than fall. Again, better weather, maybe more tourists, and closer to Tony time. Almost all of the big musical houses, The Winter Garden, the Marquis, and the St. James, are vacant for the spring. Brian wonders if the producers are hedging their bets. [11:20] Back to the Future, for example, is the kind of show that would probably have to take a million to a million-and-a-half every week just to be in break-even territory. [11:31] There is a symbiotic relationship between the New York City economy and Broadway. In the last full theater season, 2018 to 2019, Broadway ticket sales were $1.8 billion. That is more than the ten major league sporting teams in the New York City area, which is staggering, because what's more popular, sports or Broadway? [12:05] Can Broadway rely on locals? This fall, Broadway is doing surprisingly well without a huge tourist influx. There is a very strong local audience — New York City and the tri-state area, that will come to Broadway for something they want to see. The tourists augment locals in any season and are most important in spring and summer. [12:53] If we looked at a forecast and said that nobody is coming in the summer of 2023, that may be why spring producers are hedging their bet. You're never going to be able to run big, expensive shows without the tourist base. You can run Laura Linney for 16 weeks, and it's probably not a big deal because that's not what the tourists flock to. [13:37] When the tourists come, they want to see musicals. Broadway has some very long-running musicals like Hamilton, that's still bringing in insane amounts of money, Lion King, that's doing super well, and Wicked, that's still close to $2 million a week. They're there for the tourists. [14:01] A lot of tourists only come to New York once in their life and the one time they're coming they want to see Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked — the big, long-running shows. They don't necessarily want to see the hot, new show. Book of Mormon is running still on tourists. Chicago has run this long because tourists go see it. [14:33] What show will be the next “Phantom”? Chicago and Lion King, which opened in 1997, have run for 25 years. Will they run another ten? Lion King might. Its enduring popularity is because it is child-driven while pleasing to adults. There are always children being born. So Disney may have a chance to break the Broadway record. [15:27] Nobody would've bet on Chicago running 25 years. Chicago has the advantage of having made its money back so many times that its producers, led by Barry and Fran Weissler, if they want to just do this for the sake of doing it, they can run it. [15:34] Chicago is a very minimalist show; its running costs are very small, probably half a million or less. And so all you need to do is break that every week, give or take, and you can keep running. So those two have the chance to be the new Phantom. [15:55] We've seen recent revivals of the King & I, Carousel, Oklahoma, My Fair Lady; and South Pacific. How many of the great classic musicals are there left to recycle? The Sound of Music hasn't had a major Broadway production in around 25 years. So Brian won't be shocked if that comes down the pike. [16:35] We may be getting revivals featuring people of color or other non-traditional castings. There's a buzz for the first real revival ever of Kiss of the Spider Woman, which provides roles for three Latinx performers. Chita Rivera originated it but she was the only Latinx lead of the original threesome – we could easily have a revival of that. [17:14] All of the Lomans in Death of a Salesman, the five family members, are Black. The rest of the characters, who were always white, have remained white, which gives the play another dimension because we see interracial relationships and how that plays into the text. [17:40] There may be a way to breathe new life into “old shows” or revivals and bring new life to them in an interesting spin. Death of a Salesman is color-conscious casting. You know the Lomans are Black even though they have not changed the text. In the more popular color-blind casting, you're not supposed to think about their color at all. [18:16] There are producers that are in this for the glory and they'll produce things so they can get their Tony award. And there is the larger group of producers who treat theater as show business, not show art. They want to make money. If a particular type of play is not making money, you're not getting more of it. That's how this works. [18:45] If Brian could produce any show he wanted, with any star, in the world of show business, he would produce Audra McDonald in anything she wanted to do: Gypsy, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd. Audra McDonald and Stephen Sondheim are probably Brian's dream combination. [19:39] Patricia thanks Brian Lipton for joining us today on This is Capitalism and asks him to give our regards to Broadway! Mentioned in This Episode: This is Capitalism Brian Scott Lipton Cititour.com TheaterMania.com Phantom of the Opera The Music Man The Boy from Oz Chicago Into the Woods Some Like it Hot The Collaboration Hairspray Back to the Future The Musical Hamilton The Lion King Wicked Beetlejuice the Musical A Strange Loop the Musical The King & I Carousel Oklahoma My Fair Lady South Pacific
In this episode, eight of this season's guests--Eric Matthew Richardson (Episode 72: Disney Parks Music as Musical Theater), Emel Greer (Episode 73: Evil Characters in Musical Theater), Tammy Tuckey (Episode 75: Marvin Hamlisch, David Zippel, and Neil Simon's The Goodbye Girl), David Armstrong (Episode 79: Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Mark O'Donnell, and Thomas Meehan's Hairspray), Ilana Kresch (Episode 80: Jule Styne, Bob Merrill, and Isobel Lennart's Funny Girl), Orian Israelsohn (Episode 81: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart, and Richard Stilgoe's The Phantom of the Opera), Marc Eliot Stein (Episode 82: John O'Hara, Lorenz Hart, and Richard Rodgers's Pal Joey), and Rose Ginsberg (Episode 84: Abolition in Musical Theater), as well as BethAnn Cohen--return to discuss the topics from the season and listener questions and comments. We also discuss the song "Inner White Girl" from the 2022 Michael R. Jackson musical A Strange Loop. This discussion was held live on Sunday, December 18th on Scene to Song's Facebook page, and was recorded for this podcast almost in its entirety. Scene to Song will be going on a brief hiatus to prepare for Season six and will return in early 2023. In the meantime, you can write to scenetosong@gmail.com with a comment or question about an episode or about musical theater, or if you'd like to be a podcast guest. Follow us on Instagram at @ScenetoSong, on Twitter at @SceneSong, and on Facebook at “Scene to Song with Shoshana Greenberg Podcast.” And be sure to sign up for the new monthly e-newsletter at scenetosong.substack.com. Contribute to the new Patreon. The theme music you are hearing is by Julia Meinwald. Music played in this episode: "Inner White Girl" from A Strange Loop
HAIRSPRAY Book by Thomas Meehan & Mark O'Donnell | Music by Marc Shaiman | Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Whittman | Based on the New Line Cinema film, Written & Directed by John WatersWorks Consulted & Reference :Hairspray (Original Libretto) by Hugh Wheeler & Stephen SondheimHairspray: The Roots by Thomas Meehan, Mark O'Donnell, Marc Shaiman, & Scott WhitmanThe Secret Life of the American Musical by Jack ViertelMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording (Original Cast Recording / Deluxe) | Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Alain Boublil & Richard Maltby Jr. | Performed by Alistair Brammer"Back to Before" from Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Performed by Marin Mazzie"Chromolume #7 / Putting It Together" from Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Performed by Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Judith Moore, Cris Groenendaal, Charles Kimbrough, William Parry, Nancy Opel, Robert Westenberg, Dana Ivey, Kurt Knudson, Barbara Bryne"What's Inside" from Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles | Performed by Jessie Mueller & Ensemble"You Can't Stop the Beat” from Hairspray (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Marc Shaiman | Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Whitmann | Performed by Marissa Jaret Winokur, Matthew Morrison, Kerry Butler, Corey Reynolds, Harvey Fierstein, Linda Hart, Laura Bell Bundy, Mary Bond Davis, & Ensemble"Maria" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Evadne Baker, Anna Lee, Portia Nelson, Marni Nixon"My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Julie Andrews"Corner of the Sky" from Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Performed by Matthew James Thomas“What Comes Next?” from Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Performed by Jonathan Groff
"Bros" had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its writing, performances, humor, and representation of the LGBTQ community. One aspect of the film which took some by surprise was the inclusion of an original song in the film's climax titled "Love Is Not Love." The song is seen as a contender for this year's Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Songwriters Billy Eicher and Marc Shaiman were kind enough to spend some time talking about the song with us, including if Billy will perform at the ceremony if the song is nominated, and more. Please take a listen and enjoy our conversation. Thank you! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture
Today, I am so honored to announce my episode with Tony-winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman, writer of the current Broadway smash hit Some Like it Hot. Tune in today to hear some of the stories of his long career, including the joy of working with Peter Allen, the disappointment of bringing Leader of the Pack to Broadway, the musical that started out as an adaptation of Stage Door, the bipolarity of working on Smash, what makes Bette Midler genius, starting out as an underage piano bar player, some of the small but important changes that Harvey Fierstein made to Hairspray, the inspiration behind Some Like it Hot, an unusual request from Rob Marshall, writing additional lyrics for The Music Man, the advice he would give to young writers, and more.
Zack & Zo, joined by special guest Claire from Why the Flick? podcast, are in the courtroom to bare witness to a court marshal. A gifted JAG officer, Lt. Kaffee, has clients who are accused of murder and all the evidence points to their guilt, but spurred by his superior officer, Lt. Cdr. Galloway, and his co-counsel, Lt. Weinberg, Lt. Kaffee is encouraged to risk it all to prove that his clients are not guilty.Episode Segment Time StampsOpening Credits . . . . . . 00:12:06Favorite Parts . . . . . . . . 00:31:58Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00:20:28Critics' Thoughts . . . . . 01:37:46 Why The Flick? Links:Why the Flick? Podcast - https://anchor.fm/whytheflickInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/whytheflick/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@whytheflickTwitter - https://twitter.com/whytheflickLetterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/whytheflick/ Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links:www.backlookcinema.comEmail: fanmail@backlookcinema.comTwitter: @BackLookCinema - https://twitter.com/backlookcinemaFacebook: @BackLookCinemaPodcast - https://www.facebook.com/backlookcinemapodcastInstagram: @backlookcinemapodcast - https://instagram.com/backlookcinemapodcastTicTok: @backlookcinema - https://www.tiktok.com/@backlookcinemaBack Look Cinema Merch at Teespring.com (https://back-look-cinema-merch.creator-spring.com/)Back Look Cinema Merch at Teepublic.com (https://www.teepublic.com/user/back-look-cinema-podcast-merch?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=G1VQNMthhSg) Movie Lovers Unite YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MovieLoversUnite/featuredSuicide and Crisis Hotline: Dial 988 - https://988lifeline.org/
Connor and Dylan are joined by Casey Garvin (Some Like It Hot, Mrs. Doubtfire). The boys mention it ALL. Currently performing his heart out in Some Like It Hot at the Shubert Theatre, this trio chat all about the new musical, “Let's Be Bad” from Smash, and the incredible original score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. They learn about Casey's coming out journey, getting REAL about relationships, writing a fantasy book series in his free time, and his side hustle as a fitness instructor. The guys get into the tour of West Side Story, the gayest production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ever with Clay Aiken, Casey's Broadway debut in Bullets Over Broadway directed by Susan Stroman, the athleticism of King Kong, bare: a pop opera vs. bare: the musical, AHS: New York, pet peeves, Mario Kart drinking games, queer fantasy novels, and truly everything under the sun. Get ready to fall in love with Casey.Follow Casey on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & InstagramFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanLAST CHANCE to get your DRAMA merch (t-shirts, stickers, and more) HERE! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HERE! Bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
In honor of his birthday, I'm featuring the music of Marc Shaiman!
A legend has arrived to Las Culturistas! Jenifer Lewis makes her triumphant appearance on the show to chat to Matt about her EVERYTHING - notes from Debbie Allen! Singing Amazing Grace in Icelandic caves with Marc Shaiman! Becoming Patricia in I Love That For You! Therapy! Dealing with scammers! Stories are told and culture history is made. Unfortunately Bowen was in his own Icelandic cave so he wasn't able to make the interview BUT of course he joins Matt for a quick intro / culture catch up about you know what! This episode has LAYERS. Get into it! And then of course get into Jenifer's book Walking In My Joy In These Streets which is OUT NOW! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Continuing our celebration of the 20th Anniversary of HAIRSPRAY – The Musical, my guest this week is the show's original choreographer JERRY MITCHELL who shares with us a first-hand, behind-the-scenes look into the creation of that Tony Award winning musical -- especially in regard to the how the show's unique staging, choreography, design, as well as many of its most memorable moments were first dreamed up and executed! You will also get an inside view of Jerry's close collaborations with Hairspray's director, Jack O'Brian, lead producer Margo Lion, set designer David Rockwell, and Tony Award winning songwriters Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman. You will also have the opportunity to hear excerpts from the show original "demo recording" featuring vocals by Annie Golden and Jenifer Lewis! 20 years ago I had the great privilege of being part of the birth of Hairspray – The Musical because at that time I served as the Producing Artistic Director of Seattle's 5th Avenue Theater where the show received its World Premiere. This is my 3rd episode celebrating HAIRSPRAY's 20th. Last week I had the great pleasure of having Marc & Scott as my guests, and a few weeks ago, on Episode 71, my guest was one of the show's original producer's, Adam Epstein, who is now the host of his own podcast called Dirty Moderate. Please feel free to listen to these episodes on any order as each of my guests brings their own specific memories and perspectives to the celebration. Jerry Mitchell is a two time Tony Award winner whose work on Broadway includes the choreography for You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, The Rocky Horror Show, The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, La Cage Ax Folles, and Catch Me If You Can - and the direction and choreography for Legally Blonde, Kinky Boots, On Your Feet, and Pretty Woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My guests on Broadway Nation today are the Tony Award winning songwriting team of Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman who join me to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Hairspray – The Musical. That's right! It was 20 years ago, during the summer of 2002, that Hairspray first received its World Premiere in June at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre (where at that time I had the great pleasure and privilege of serving as that theater's Producing Artistic Director). Then, just three months later, the show became an instant hit when it debuted on Broadway on August 15th at the Neil Simon Theatre, where it would go on to run for 2,642 performances! In this episode Marc & Scott take us inside the creation of Hairspray, how it began, how it developed over four workshops, and how they collaborated with a team of outstanding theatermakers including bookwriters Mark O'Donnell & Tom Meehan, director Jack O'Brian, choreographer Jerry Mitchell, lead producer Margo Lion, and John Waters who wrote and directed the quirky film on which the musical is based. Our conversation is filled with great behind the scenes stories that include: Harvey Fierstein's contributions to the script, how they “tortured” Marissa Jaret Winokur, the many songs they wrote for “Velma Von Tussle” (Linda Hart), the legendary night the Seattle Men's Chorus attended the show, and how Mathew Morrison is a lot like Shirley MacLaine! In short, it was an absolute delight to reminisce with Scott & Marc about that eventful summer 20 years ago that changed all of our lives! The episode ends with the inside scoop about their upcoming show, Some Like It Hot, which will open on Broadway in December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, director, producer, and podcast host David Armstrong discusses Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Mark O'Donnell, and Thomas Meehan's 2002 musical Hairspray on its 20th anniversary. We also talk about the song "Big, Blonde and Beautiful" from Hairspray. You can write to scenetosong@gmail.com with a comment or question about an episode or about musical theater, or if you'd like to be a podcast guest. Follow on Instagram at @ScenetoSong, on Twitter at @SceneSong, and on Facebook at “Scene to Song with Shoshana Greenberg Podcast.” And be sure to sign up for the new monthly e-newsletter at scenetosong.substack.com The theme music is by Julia Meinwald. Music played in this episode: "Good Morning Baltimore" from Hairspray "(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs" from Hairspray "I Know Where I've Been" from Hairspray "The Nicest Kids in Town" from Hairspray "The Big Dollhouse" from Hairspray "Big, Blonde and Beautiful" from Hairspray
HARVEY FIERSTEIN wrote the books ( or adapted the books ) for the Broadway musicals Funny Girl, Kinky Boots. Newsies as well as Torch Song Trilogy (Tony®, Drama Desk, and OBIE Awards), La Cage aux Folles (Tony® and Drama Desk Awards), The Sissy Duckling (Humanitas Award), A Catered Affair (12 Drama Desk nominations), Safe Sex (Ace Award), Legs Diamond, Spookhouse, Flatbush Tosca, Common Ground, and more. His political editorials have been published in The New York Times, TV Guide, The Huffington Post, and broadcast on PBS's “In the Life”. His children's book, The Sissy Duckling, is now in its fifth printing. As an actor, Mr. Fierstein is known worldwide for his performances in films like Mrs. Doubtfire and Independence Day, and on stage in Hairspray (Tony Award®), Fiddler on the Roof, La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy (Tony Award®), and TV shows such as “Smash,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “The Good Wife,” “Cheers” (Emmy nomination), “The Simpsons,” and “Nurse Jackie.” Acclaimed originally for his groundbreaking writing and performance in his 1981 Torch Song Trilogy, Harvey Fierstein has refined and redefined the persona of the drag queen in the theater. Two years later, Fierstein brought that insight and humor into his book for the musical adaptation of La Cage aux Folles. As Frank Rich wrote in the New York Times, this “is the first Broadway musical ever to give center stage to a homosexual love affair – but don't go expecting an earthquake. The show at the Palace is the schmaltziest, most old-fashioned major musical Broadway has seen since ‘Annie,' and it's likely to be just as popular with children of all ages.” Fierstein subsequently wrote the book for Legs Diamond (1988) with music and lyrics by Peter Allen, who also starred in the show. He did not return to Broadway until 2002, when he took on the role of Edna Turnblad in the musical adaptation of Hairspray (book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan; music by Marc Shaiman; lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman). According to Ben Brantley, Fierstein's performance as Edna “is not just a cross-dressing sight gag. She's every forgotten housewife, recreated in monumental proportions and waiting for something to tap her hidden magnificence.” After playing Tevye in the 2004 revival of Fiddler on the Roof, Harvey Fierstein wrote the book and starred in the 2008 musical, A Catered Affair. As a writer and actor, Fierstein has won three Drama Desk Awards and four Tonys®, most recently for his portrayal of Edna in Hairspray. His most recent memoir is called I Was Better Last Night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Mark Sendroff, Superstar Entertainment “Lawyer to the Stars” About Harvey's guest: It's often said that show business is 10% “show” and 90% “business”. So lawyers play a HUGE role in the entertainment industry. Today's guest is Mark Sendroff, one of the most respected and accomplished entertainment lawyers in America. He's commonly referred to as “the lawyer to the stars”, because his client list is a veritable who's who in the world of theatre, film, television and music, including Linda Lavin, Frank Langella, Lucie Arnaz, Bob Mackie, Marc Shaiman, AND some of the giants in the business who are no longer with us, including Bette Davis, Rosemary Clooney, Rex Harrison, Barbara Cook and so many more. He represents writers, directors, musicians and choreographers of such Broadway shows as “Kinky Boots”, “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”, “Hairspray”, “Rock of Ages”, “The Full Monty”, “Legally Blonde”, and dozens more, including the upcoming Broadway musicals, “Some Like it Hot” and “Smash”. He's represented the stars of TV shows like “The Nanny”, “Two and a Half Men”, and “Black-ish”. He's a much sought-after speaker and lecturer at law schools, and he was named “Broadway's Top Legal Eagle” by Broadway World.com. And he's been on the New York Times prestigious list of Super Lawyers every year since 2010. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ https://sendroffbaruch.com/mark-d-sendroff/https://www.linkedin.com/company/sendroff-&-baruch-llp #MarkSendroff #harveybrownstoneinterviews
Few things feel as perfectly 90's as "The First Wives Club," and we couldn't love it more. In a world of answering machines and bulky coats and sweeping Marc Shaiman scores is an all-star cast of ladies, and this week we're ranking our Top 5 BSA's, including a down in the dumps Debra Monk, Bette Midler at her most Joy Behar, Sarah Jessica Scene Stealer, Dame Maggie Smith's face journeys, and of course, with all the subtlety of a primal scream, the indomitable Diane Keaton. Along the way we queen out on Scott Wolf in "The Evening Star," Dan Hedaya in "Clueless," "It Takes Two," not seeing "Beaches," the Queening of Philip Bosco, and the musical theatre future of this movie. We wrap things up with a fantasy casting special full of Anne's! Join us for the Best Supporting Aftershow AND get early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapod Email: thebsapod@gmail.com Instagram: @bsapod Twitter: @bsapod Colin Drucker Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_ Nick Kochanov Twitter: @nickkochanov Instagram: @nickkochanov
This chunk of A NEW HOPE begins with the Millennium Falcon blasting off at lightspeed and ends with Obi-Wan sensing the destruction of Alderaan. Discussion Guide: 00:00 - Hello there! 01:30 - Peter Cushing in Star Wars is like Michael Caine in The Muppet Christmas Carol. Malicious trills 05:09 - Garindan's voice is John Wayne sped up 07:45 - Bumbling stormtrooper music 09:32 - Peter and the Wolf-ness? 13:25 - "Baby's first mono-myth" 15:00 - Imperial Troops Ostinato (incidental motif) and "Imperials (motif)" 18:44 - Docking Bay 94 escape music is loud, chaotic elements competing, Force theme ratcheting up 20:08 - Force theme maneuvering on the fly 22:58 - Alternate Binary Sunset thoughts 29:37 - Inside the Millennium Falcon 31:58 - "Our passengers must be hotter than I thought." Han, what? 33:07 - Imperial Cruiser Pursuit (incidental motif described by Frank Lehman as "nervous minor horn chords succeeded by chromatic figure in strings" 33:52 - Were you obsessed with lightspeed? 38:35 - Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (if you know, you know) 38:47 - Brass sextuplets, instruments that are hard to multitask with 45:28 - Han says "Go strap yourselves in" and it sounds funny in the mix? 46:09 - Death Star motif 49:03 - Bond chord (minor major 9th) 56:00 - Metaphor fail, not shadowboxing 58:02 - Leia's British accent 1:02:07 - One of the biggest mistakes of the prequels 1:03:35 - Dies Irae? Maybe? (Paging Alex Ludwig) 1:07:33 - Pronouncing "Dantooine" 1:09:07 - Rolling R's in "Rebel friends" 1:12:37 - Death Star power up sound 1:13:24 - Disturbance in the Force 1:15:54 - No music with lightsabers...except? 1:22:21 - "Forget your troubles with those Imperials slugs" 1:23:37 - Dejarik 1:27:05 - Asking Ralph to clarify something he said on Star Wars Minute podcast 1:33:33 - SWMM Questionnaire 1:40:11 - Dunning Kruger 1:45:41 - Ukulele Force Things Mentioned: Prokofiev:Peter And The Wolf, Op. 67 - David Bowie, narration; Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra - https://youtu.be/9vr4JRbz8Yg Jedi Junior High (documentary) - http://www.heidiburkey.com/jjh Frankenstein (1931 film) directed by James Whale Ukulele Force Star Wars Best Covers - VA (2005) - https://youtu.be/__la4gKCQ9s Binary Sunset Breakdown (SWMM episode with Frank Lehman)- https://youtu.be/JrCg4KLk054 Diagnosing Dies Irae (SWMM episode with Alex Ludwig) - https://youtu.be/7obBOHgh0aQ Star Wars Minute - Last Jedi Minute 51: The Seaweed Hole: https://youtu.be/6ldi6wHl0VI Star Wars Minute - Last Jedi Minute 60: John Wayne's Will: https://youtu.be/RuDNhBfAN3Q Complete Catalogue of the Musical Themes of Star Wars (by Frank Lehman): https://franklehman.com/starwars/. Themes: 5) Imperial Troops Ostinato 6a. Imperials (Motif) 14) Imperial Cruiser Pursuit 3. Force 13) Dies Irae - possible 5. Death Star Note: I use the theme names and numbers established in Frank Lehman's Complete Catalogue of the Musical Themes of Star Wars. You can download it free at his website: https://franklehman.com/starwars/. Soundtrack: "The Millennium Falcon/Imperial Cruiser Pursuit," "Destruction of Alderaan," "Mouse Robot/Blasting Off" STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE: 1. In exactly 3 words, what does Star Wars sound like? Sweeping expressive proclamations 2. What's something related to Star Wars music or sound that you want to learn more about? Ralph wants to know what he doesn't know about the music, then learn that which he doesn't know. 3. What's a score or soundtrack you're fond of besides anything Star Wars? Beetlejuice (composed by Danny Elfman) The Addams Family (composed by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Marc Shaiman and Saxie Dowell). Ralph Attanasia: Buddy vs. Duff (show on Food Network) - https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/buddy-vs-duff TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ralphattanasia? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cakebossralph Twitter: https://twitter.com/CakeBossRalph Star Wars Music Minute: Website: starwarsmusicminute.com YouTube: /starwarsmusicminute Twitter: @StarWarsMusMin Instagram: @starwarsmusicminute TikTok: @StarWarsMusicMinute Email: podcast@starwarsmusicminute.com Leave a voice message: SWMM Comlink Xanthe: Twitter: @chrysanthetan Instagram: @chrysanthetan Spotify Artist Page: Chrysanthe Tan Website: chrysanthetan.com Patreon: patreon.com/chrysanthetan
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