Podcasts about Marni Nixon

It's friend-of-the-show Chris's birthday, and there's nothing he'd rather do on his special day than share his girlfriend Vicki with his lightning-licking comrades. Vicki rules. She shares stories recalling her DJ past in the Detroit scene of yesteryear while adding female-powered cuts to this bonus episode's mixtape. Deon and Jay tackle old and new cuts spanning 7 decades of musical deliciousness, everything from 60's Brazilian bossa nova to 80's pop to 90's hip-hop to a fresh release from an alternative indie heavyweight.Sonic contributors to this very special 26th bonus episode of Lightnin' Licks Radio podcast include: Dave Matthews Band, Jurassic 5, DJ Nu-Mark, Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Prince Paul, National Public Radio, Beastie Boys, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Eddie Murphy, Olivia Newton John, John Waters' film Pink Flamingos featuring Divine, David Lochery & Mink Stole, Richard Rodgers, Deborah Kerr & Marni Nixon, Blake Mills, The Rivingtons, Black Thought & El Michaels Affair, Faith No More, MC Breed, Bootleg of the Dayton Family, Pat Finnerty's stink horn, Michelle Zauner,  Ethan Klein, Stevie Wonder, Jimmy Webb, Glen Campbell, The Meters, Lani Hall, The Beatles, The Pretenders, YES, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Guitar Wizards of the Future, Daffy Duck, Squeeze, more Beatles, The Vapors, SRC, John Frusciante, System 7 & Derrick May, Brian Austin Green, Negative Approach, Laughing Hyenas, Mule, Insane Clown Posse, Stone Temple Pilots, Galaxy to Galaxy, Beck, Skinny Puppy, Millie Jackson, Bob Seger System, The Jesus and Mary Chain, James Brown, Betty Jean Newsome, Bob Vylan & Amy Taylor, Greet Death, Ol' Burger Beats, Muddy Waters, Against Me! Operation Ivy,  Neon Trees, No Doubt, Bush, Gwen Stefani, English Beat, The Specials, Bad Manners, Cat Stevens, Steve Winwood, Jimmy Miller, more Pretenders, Sublime, Prince, The Avalaches featuring Camp Lo, Holland-Dozier-Holland, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, William McLean, The S.O.S. Band, Parliament Funkadelic, ZAP, Tamia, LCD Soundsystem, David Bowie, James Murphy, Tom Scharpling, The Turtles, Bob James, The Alkoholiks, Justin Avdek, The Roots, Tori Spelling, and Dipshit Don, accepter of bribes. Jay loves – Missing Persons, Sergio Mendes, Honey Cone, and Newcleus. Deon likes – Japanese Breakfast, Laura Marling, Black Sheep, and The Pool.Vicki digs – Cat Bite, Sincere Engineer, P.P. Arnold, and Robyn.The 26th Bonus Mixtape:LISTEN TO THE MIX ON SOUNDCLOUD OR ON SPOTIFY[SIDE ONE] (1) Cat Bite - Call Your Bluff (2) Black Sheep - Strobelite Honey (3) Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Wichita Lineman (4) Robyn - Dancing on my Own (5) The Pool - Jamaica Resting (6) Honey Cone - Sunday Morning People[SIDE TWO] (1) Japanese Breakfast - Mega Circuit (2) Sincere Engineer - Fireplace (3) Newcleus - No More Runnin' (4) Laura Marling - Don't Let Me Bring You Down (5) P.P. Arnold - The First Cut is the Deepest (6) Missing Persons - Surrender Your HeartA.I. David Silver appears courtesy of the fact that it's 2025 and we can deep fake whoever the flip we want to.Drink Blue Chair Bay. Shop at Electric Kitsch. Be kind to neighbors and strangers alike.

We're setting sail for love as we look at the romance of Leo McCarey's 1957 melodrama An Affair to Remember, starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr! Join in as we discuss our favorite cinematic ships, singing dub star Marni Nixon, and an abundance of children's choirs. Plus: How did Nicky Ferrante get famous? How do we get AFI to update their ranked lists of movies? How is this movie thirty minutes longer than 1939's Love Affair, which allegedly uses the same script? And, most importantly, why can't they just be together??? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Bull Durham (1988)-------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:Bosley Crowther's 1957 review in the New York TimesRetakes: Behind the Scenes of 500 Classic Movies by John Eastman (1989)An Affair to Remember in the AFI Catalog"They Missed Their Cruise Ship. That was Only the Beginning" (Curbed)

Today I present to you the extraordinarily versatile, even chameleon-like singer and actor Marni Nixon (22 February 1930 – 24 July 2016), who is no doubt best-known today as the so-called “Ghostess with the Mostest.” Born into a musical family in California, she became involved from an early age with the movies, and by a marvelous set of circumstances became The Voice for a number of Hollywood actresses not known for their singing voices. Her skill in matching the vocal and speech characteristics of each of these performers is exceptional, but she was so much more than that. She pioneered the work of many 20th century giants, including Igor Stravinsky, Arnold Schoenberg, Charles Ives, and Anton Webern. She hosted a local Seattle children's television program called Boomerang that netted her four Emmy Awards. She performed on opera stages and concert platforms around the world. She recorded widely, everything from Mary Poppins to Pierrot Lunaire, and in the mid-1970s was the first singer to perform and record Schoenberg's cabaret songs, his so-called Brettl-Lieder, works that are now standard repertoire. Reminiscences of Marni are provided by my good friend Thomas Bagwell, currently a coach and conductor at The Royal Danish Opera in Copenhagen, who was a colleague and good friend of Marni Nixon's for the last 25 years of her life. This episode features a cross-section of this stunning artist's extensive recorded output, recorded over six decades, including repertoire from Webern to Rodgers and Hammerstein. In between we have examples of Nixon's performances of songs by Schoenberg, Stravinsky, Debussy, Ives, Fauré and her former husband Ernest Gold; concert and song repertoire by Villa-Lobos, Boulez, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Copland, and Gershwin; plus a few outliers, from a live performance of Korngold's Mariettas Lied to the jazzed-up exotica of Buddy Collette's Polynesia to Mr. Magoo's Mother Goose Suite, not to mention a spoonful of Mary Poppins. Overall, “It's a Jolly ‘Oliday with Marni!” Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.  

Stephen Cole is back on StoryBeat for the second time. An award-winning writer of musical theatre, non-fiction books, short stories, and novels, Stephen's work has been recorded, published, and produced worldwide, from New York City to London to the Middle East and Australia. With Matthew Ward he wrote the musicals After The Fair, Merlin's Apprentice, Rock Odyssey, and Casper (which originally starred Chita Rivera), The Night of the Hunter and Saturday Night at Grossinger's (with music by Claibe Richardson), and Dodsworth and Time After Time (with music by Jeff Saver), which has recently been revived at the Children's Theatre of Cincinnati.  In 2005 Stephen and composer David Krane were commissioned to write the first American musical to premiere in the Middle East. The result was Aspire, which was produced in Qatar. Their hilarious cross-cultural experiences resulted in another show titled The Road To Qatar! which has been produced in Dallas, New York and the Edinburgh International Festival (where it was nominated for Best Musical).  His most recent musical, Goin' Hollywood, was produced in 2023 to rave reviews and sold-out audiences in Dallas.Stephen has written continuity, narration, and special material for fifteen different Drama League Shows including all-star tributes to Kander and Ebb, Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Liz Smith, Peter Stone, Angela Lansbury, Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, Audra McDonald and Neil Patrick Harris.  As an author, Stephen has published That Book About That Girl, I Could Have Sung All Night: the Marni Nixon story (which is currently in development as a feature film), Noel Coward: A Bio Bilbliography, and the Charles Strouse memoir Put On a Happy Face. A prolific short story writer, Stephen's first novel Mary & Ethel…and Mikey Who? was published in January 2024.  I've read Mary & Ethel…and Mikey Who? It's what's you call a real hoot, especially for lovers of old broads on old Broadway. It's the most entertaining time-slipping story I've read since Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five.Stephen is a recipient of a Gilman-Gonzales Falla Commendation for musical theatre as well as the prestigious Edward Kleban Award.  www.stephencolewriter.orghttps://www.facebook.com/steve.cole.5076798 https://www.instagram.com/stephencolewrit  

One of my best and truest friends in the business is the phenomenal pianist, coach, and conductor Thomas Bagwell. Our friendship really developed back in the days when we curated a series of recitals for the Lotte Lehmann Foundation, which Thomas also (brilliantly) accompanied. Since then we are both carving out different lives for ourselves on the other side of the pond, me as your intrepid Berlin-based podcaster, and Thomas as a valued coach and conductor on the music staff of the Royal Danish Opera in Copenhagen. Thomas is no doubt remembered by my listeners for his scintillating commentary on my Marni Nixon tribute episode last season. Years ago there was one a peculiar Facebook questionnaire about what would be the last thing you grabbed as you fled your burning home and Thomas answered, “My Bernard Kruysen records.” At that time, I knew the Dutch singer Bernard Kruysen (1933-2000) by name only but I had no clear idea of who he was as an artist. Because of Thomas's enthusiasm, however, I began my own collection of Bernard Kruysen recordings, from which followed this episode, first heard in 2021, so it is only appropriate that Thomas should be reintroducing this episode today. Bernard Kruysen's voice exemplifies that now nearly extinct vocal category, the baryton martin. I discuss just what constitutes a baryton martin and why in his prime Kruysen such was an ideal representative. I also discuss the larger question of the performance of the French art song, the mélodie, and why Kruysen was also exceptional in this regard, using as an example his 1960s recorded performances of three complete song cycles by Claude Debussy, Gabriel Fauré, and Francis Poulenc. I also feature the artist singing art songs by Schumann and Mussorgsky and works by Bach, Quirinus van Blankenburg, and Jan Mul. Thomas's introduction is prefaced with a live recording from those Lotte Lehmann Foundation concerts back in 2011, this one featuring our phenomenal friend, spinto soprano Tami Petty. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford.

My guest today is the prolific and award-winning book writer and lyricist Stephen Cole who joins me today to talk about his new novel: Mary & Ethel…and Mikey Who? I found it to be a terrific book, both wildly funny and very moving. And as you will hear, at times it feels like Stephen wrote this novel especially for me, and for the fans of this podcast. Stephen Cole is an award-winning musical theatre writer whose shows have been produced from New York City to London to the Middle East and Australia. His off-Broadway musical with Matthew Ward, AFTER THE FAIR, was nominated for the Outer Critic's Circle Award for Best Musical and was subsequently produced in London to great acclaim.THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER won the prestigious Edward Kleban Award and was produced in New York City, Dallas, and San Francisco, where it was nominated for several Bay Area Theatre Awards. The award-winning 1998 concept CD features Ron Raines, Sally Mayes, and Dorothy Loudon. SATURDAY NIGHT AT GROSSINGER'S has had successful runs in Texas (starring Gavin MacLeod), Los Angeles, and Florida. Broadway legend Chita Rivera toured in CASPER, and Hal Linden and Dee Hoty starred in the world premiere of his musical adaptation of DODSWORTH.In 2005, Stephen was commissioned to write ASPIRE, the first American musical to premiere in the Middle East. This experience resulted in another musical about the creation of that show entitled THE ROAD TO QATAR!, produced to rave reviews and awards Off-Broadway, in London, and at the Edinburgh Festival, garnering a Best Musical nomination. Among his other produced shows are ROCK ODYSSEY, which played to hundreds of thousands of kids for ten seasons of productions at the Adrienne Arscht Center in Miami, and MERMAN'S APPRENTICE, presented in concert at Birdland in New York City, followed by an all-star cast album on Jay Records, and an acclaimed premiere production in Sonoma, CA in 2019. Stephen's latest critically acclaimed musical is GOIN' HOLLYWOOD.Stephen's published books include That Book About That Girl and I Could Have Sung All Night, the Marni Nixon story, currently in development as a feature film from Amazon. Stephen has also written several published stories and his real-life friendships with Ethel Merman and Mary Martin resulted in this, his first novel. Visit www.stephencolewriter.org. Become a PATRON of Broadway Nation! I want to thank our Broadway Nation Patron Club members, such as Geoffrey Block and Larry Spinelli, whose generous support helps to make it possible for me to bring this podcast to you each week. If you would like to support the creation of Broadway Nation, here is the information about how you too can become a patron. For just $7.00 a month, you will receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. You will also have access to additional in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host Albert Evans that have not been featured on the podcast.  All patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgment of your vital support of this podcast. And if you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please just click on this link: https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gott nytt år! Vi ska avsluta 2023 med att göra en djupdykning i Stils stora arkiv och bjuda på några av de reportage vi gjort under året som gått. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Vi pratar med konstnären Marie-Louise Ekman om hennes sätt att sminka sig, tar en närmare titt på den glamorösa 80-talssåpan Dynastin med skådespelerskan Joan Collins i en av huvudrollerna, pratar med modeskaparna Pär Engsheden och Ellen Hodakova Larsson om deras relation till sina symaskiner och berättar om ”spöksångerskan” Marni Nixon som räddade Hollywoods musikalfilmer från att bli kraxande katastrofer.Gott nytt år önskar Stilredaktionen!

Another episode featuring orchestral songs, these arrangements by the French composer Joseph Canteloube AKA Marie-Joseph Canteloube de Malaret (1879 – 1957), of elaborately orchestrated folk songs from the Auvergne region of France. From the 1960s an beyond these songs have become favorites of sopranos seeking engaging works for voice and orchestra. Canteloube made orchestral arrangements of five different series (or books) of songs published between 1924 and 1955. The songs themselves are, in turn, playful, plangent, tragic, saucy, rustic, and even surprisingly emancipated. In 1930 French soprano Madeleine Grey was the first artist to record the songs. Subsequently the Ukrainian-born Israeli soprano Netania Davrath became the first to take on the entire cycle. Cognoscenti still find her versions to be the most “authentic,” although that is a loaded term when one considers how elaborate these arrangements are. Other singers that helped put these songs on the map, as it were, include Anna Moffo, Victoria de los Angeles, Kiri Te Kanawa, and Frederica von Stade. All these singers are heard in this episode, which also includes memorable contributions from singers as varied as Dawn Upshaw, Barbra Streisand, Jill Gomez, Marvis Martin, Gérard Souzay, Marni Nixon, Anna Caterina Antonacci, Elly Ameling, Régine Crespin, Arleen Augér, Susan Reed, and others. You may also be quite surprised (I know I was!) to hear the singer that Canteloube most preferred in this repertoire, in a recording accompanied by the composer himself. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford. Bonus episodes available exclusively to Patreon supporters are currently available and further bonus content including interviews and livestreams is planned for the upcoming season.

Tre Oscarsnomineringar före 25 års ålder. Roller i såväl 'West Side Story', som 'Ung Rebell'. Men det som kommit att överskugga skådespelerskan Natalie Woods liv är hennes dramatiska död. Natalie Wood var en amerikansk superstjärna. Redan som barn inleddes hennes karriär, och på hennes axlar lades pressen att försörja sin familj. Hon lärde sig tidigt att vara alla till lags, och vikten av att alltid se perfekt ut. För att inte riskera att göra någon besviken. Men det var inte den polerade ytan som gjorde Natalie Wood så fascinerande att titta på, utan det var det som man kunde ana låg under den. Somliga har beskrivit det som att det där fanns en dröjande känsla av sorgsenhet, och bräcklighet.I början av 1980-talet hade hennes karriär börjat gå lite knackigare, såsom det då ofta gjorde för kvinnliga skådespelare när de nått 40 års ålder. Och det som närmast kommit att överskugga Natalie Woods liv och karriär, är hennes bortgång. 43 år gammal hittades hon, under en yacht-tur, drunknad. Hennes död bedömdes som en olycka, men många har ifrågasatt den slutsatsen och konspirationsteorierna kring vad som kan ha hänt tycks aldrig ta slut.I veckans Stil funderar vi kring vad det är med denna sorten så kallade true crime-mysterium som kan få människor att närmast viga sina liv åt att utreda sanningen. Vi ringer upp deckarförfattaren och kriminalreportern Tina Frennstedt, för att fråga varför denna typ av mörka gåtor har en förmåga att föranleda årtionden av intrikata spekulationer. I förra veckan släpptes artisten Lana del Reys nionde album och bidrog med skivomslaget till att åter rikta strålkastarljuset mot Natalie Wood. För omslaget är inspirerat av en bild på skådespelerskan, nämligen filmaffischen till This Property is Condemned, på vilken Natalie Wood syns med uppgiven uppsyn. Med författaren och kritikern Kristoffer Leandoer pratar vi om den mytologisering som sångerskan Lana del Rey omgärdar sig med, där referenser till tragiska öden från Hollywoods historia återkommande vävs in.Vi berättar även historien om en kvinna som kallats Hollywoods sämst bevarade hemligt, närmare bestämt spöksångerska Marni Nixon. Det var hon som fick uppdraget att dubba Natalie Woods sång i filmen West Side Story. Något som fick skådespelerskan att lacka ur. Men att bli dubbad var Natalie Wood långt ifrån ensam om. Under den här tiden hade få av de stora skådespelerskornas sångröster, som enligt filmbolagen, höll måttet. Om det berättar Kim Khavar Fahlstedt, filmforskaren vid Stockholms Universitet.Veckans gäst är Louise Wallenberg, professor i modevetenskap och forskare inom mode och film.

Today, in another of my Women's History Month episodes, I present to you the extraordinarily versatile, even chameleon-like singer and actor Marni Nixon (22 February 1930 - 24 July 2016), who is no doubt best-known today as the so-called “Ghostess with the Mostest.” Born into a musical family in California, she became involved from an early age with the movies, and by a marvelous set of circumstances became The Voice for a number of Hollywood actresses not known for their singing voices, among them Deborah Kerr in The King and I, Natalie Wood in West Side Story, and Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady. Her skill in matching the vocal and speech characteristics of each of these performers is exceptional, but she was so much more than that. She pioneered the work of many 20th century giants, including Igor Stravinsky, Arnold Schoenberg, Charles Ives, and Anton Webern. She hosted a local Seattled children's television program called Boomerang that netted her four Emmy Awards. She performed on opera stages and concert platforms around the world. She recorded widely, everything from Mary Poppins to Pierrot Lunaire, and in the mid-1970s was the first singer to perform and record Schoenberg's cabaret songs, his so-called Brettl-Lieder, works that are now standard repertoire. She studied with Viennese soprano Vera Schwarz as well as the iconic Lotte Lehmann, and actively performed and recorded for more than 50 years. Her late career saw an extraordinary return to the musical stage, where she starred in both new work and revivals both on and Off-Broadway. Guiding us along the trajectory of her career is my good friend Thomas Bagwell, currently a coach and conductor at The Royal Danish Opera in Copenhagen, who was a colleague and good friend of Marni Nixon's for the last 25 years of her life. His anecdotes and reminscences are interspersed with examples (often familiar, more often rare) of Marni's vast recorded legacy, which give testament not only to her versatility, but to her flawless musicality and depth of expression. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford. Bonus episodes available exclusively to Patreon supporters are currently available and further bonus content including interviews and livestreams is planned for the upcoming season.

Szósty odcinek drugiego sezonu rozpoczynamy i kończymy śpiewająco, acz nie wyczekujcie wysokich nut ani melodii, bo – jak obie szczerze przyznajemy – żadna z nas nie potrafi śpiewać. Tym bardziej jednak doceniamy śpiew musicalowy jako sztukę i to właśnie jej poświęcona jest ta odsłona podcastu. Zadajemy sobie wspólnie tylko pozornie paradoksalne pytanie, czy trzeba umieć śpiewać, by zagrać w musicalu (i pada na nie bezpośrednia odpowiedź, a nawet dwie), rozmawiamy o dubbingowaniu aktorów, wspominamy Marni Nixon i (oczywiście) przywołujemy najbardziej znamienny w temacie film, a więc osławionych „Nędzników”.

During a flight from Paris the other day, my friend David, who is also the owner of our new label Team Nowhere, listened to the podcast. When he landed, he called me and said, "I have figured out what you are doing with the podcast". Curious, I inquired, “What is it that I am doing?". With his usual wit, he replied, "This is not just an interview, it's a rock n' roll psychoanalysis!". In retrospect, I think he's right. As an interviewer, I'm always interested in the musical journeys of the artists I speak with. However, I'm also curious about our histories as artists because I think there's a link between personal history and art. The way I see it, art is a chemical reaction that is formed by our upbringing, our environments (private and public) as well as the things that happen in the world. By asking my interviewees their personal stories, I try to unearth what led to their art. My experience has shown that it begins even before they are born more often than not. Cosmo Gold traces its lineage back to Emily Gold's grandparents. Her grandmother was singer Marni Nixon, who famously dubbed Natalie Wood's singing parts in West Side Story and Audrey Hepburn's in My Fair Lady. Her grandfather, Ernest Gold, was an Austrian-born composer who won an Academy Award for his work on the movie Exodus. That's quite a musical heritage! In Emily's case, her music is even more closely tied to her dad's, Andrew Gold's. He was not only a talented musician but also a passionate UFOlogist, which, as we'll see, had a significant impact on the music of Cosmo Gold. As well as making music for himself, such as the recently resurrected viral mega-hit "Spooky Scary Skeletons," Andrew Gold has contributed to the hits of others like Linda Ronstadt. Cosmo Gold embraces Andrew's musical freedom and sci-fi appetite. A pop space odyssey, Krong, their debut album, is a concept album about a friendly alien who abducted the band and taught them the secret to a peaceful civilization. The band is grateful to Krong for teaching them the virtue of doubt. In a world of self-confidence, entitlement, and where feelings take the place of facts, it seems wise indeed. Aside from the beautiful message and homage found in Krong, there is also a real sense of musicianship. Krong's arrangements show the band's skill and maestria. Compare the stripped down live version of Krong they taped in our studio with the album version, and you'll see what I mean. Founded in 2019, Cosmo Gold is an LA-based alt-pop band featuring Emily Gold (vocals, guitar, synth, keys), Mike Deluccia (drums, synth, keys, guitar), and Stephen Burns (bass, guitar, vocals). You can fly to Krong on any platform of your choice and escape our world. https://www.instagram.com/cosmogold4real/?hl=en https://linktr.ee/cosmogold Call Krong:

Parafraseando a la famosa película de Robert Mulligan "Verano del 42", nosotros vamos a este verano del 22 para traeros en este programa 201 de "Love4musicals", tras el parón veraniego, con nuestros habituales colaboradores Angel de Quinta, David Sáiz Bonastre, Iñaki Torre, Miguel Casares Ibáñez, Paco Dolz y Unai Aizpurua. Hemos hablado de los podcasts que publicamos en Julio y Agosto sobre "MY FAIR LADY" y "LOS MISERABLES", Marni Nixon, Cameron MackIntosh y de las muchas cosas que hemos visto este verano, pero aún se nos han quedado cosas en el tintero que hemos dejado para el siguiente programa para el próximo sábado 17. Esperamos os distraiga al menos.

Kate Ewart-Biggs is the deputy chief executive of the British Council, which aims to build connections between the UK and countries worldwide, through education programmes, language learning and cultural activities. Kate was born into a diplomatic family and her early childhood years were spent in France and Belgium. In 1976, when she was eight years old, her father Christopher Ewart-Biggs was appointed British ambassador to Ireland. Two weeks into his new job, he was killed by an IRA landmine. Kate's mother Jane moved the family back to London and began to campaign for peace and reconciliation in Ireland: she became a life peer in 1981. After studying anthropology at university, Kate worked on charity projects for street children in Brazil and South Africa before joining the British Council. Her career has taken her all around the world including postings in Uganda, Tanzania and Indonesia. She lives in London with her daughter. DISC ONE: I Could Have Danced All Night by My Fair Lady Orchestra, My Fair Lady Chorus, Marni Nixon (soprano), André Previn (conductor), Mona Washbourne (played Mrs. Pearce), My Fair Lady Original Motion Picture Cast and Warner Brothers Studio Orchestra DISC TWO: Et Si Tu N'existais Pas by Joe Dassin DISC THREE: Mr Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan DISC FOUR: I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats DISC FIVE: Lambada by Kaoma DISC SIX: Namagembe by Madoxx Sematimba DISC SEVEN: I And Love And You by The Avett Brothers DISC EIGHT: American Pie by Don McLean BOOK CHOICE: The Complete Novels of Jane Austen LUXURY ITEM: An asthma inhaler CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Sarah Taylor

Queremos dar voz a Marni Nixon, una soprano americana que prestó su voz a estrellas cuya tesitura vocal, no estaba a la altura de lo que demandaba la partitura escrita por el compositor. La lista de actrices famosas ayudadas anónimamente por Marni Nixon, es todo un misterio. Algunas se han conocido con el tiempo, pero a saber de cuántas no nos hemos enterado. Marni Nixon fue contratada por la 20th Century Fox para apoyar a Marilyn Monroe en las notas agudas de “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” en “Los caballeros las prefieren rubias”. También prestó su voz a Janeth Leigh, Margaret O’Brian, Jeanne Crain, además de Deborah Kerr en “El rey y yo”, Natalie Wood en “West Side Story” o Audrey Hepburn en “My fair lady”, como iremos descubriendo a lo largo del podcast. 00h 00’00” Getting to know you 00h 04’55” Presentación 00h 06’17” Cabecera 00h 07’08” THE KING & I 00h 08’05” Hello, young lovers 00h 11’28” I whistle a happy tune 00h 14’06” Shall I tell you what I think of you 00h 17’41” Shall we dance – con Yul Brynner 00h 22’00” Song of the king – con Yul Brynner 00h 23’28” BOY ON A DOLPHIN y AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER 00h 23’55” Nocturnal sea 00h 28’35” Phaedra finds the boy 00h 34’09” Continue 00h 35’43” Our love affair 00h 37’52” Return to Villafrance 00h 41’37” Tomorrrow land 00h 43’44” WEST SIDE STORY 00h 44’50” A boy like that / I have a love – con Betty Wand 00h 49’11” I feel pretty 00h 52’43” One hand, one heart – con Jimmy Bryant 00h 54’20” Quintet 00h 57’38” Somewhere – con Jimmy Bryant 00h 59’40” Tonight – con Jimmy Bryant 01h 02’59” MY FAIR LADY 01h 03’50” I could have dance tonight 01h 07’41” Just you wait 01h 10’35” Show me – con Jeremy Bretts 01h 12’43” The rain in Spain – con Rex Harrison 01h 14’52” Without you – con Rex Harrison 01h 17’32” Wouldn’t it be loverly? 01h 21’47” SOUTH PACIFIC 01h 22’34” A cockeyed optimist 01h 25’07” Bali Hai 01h 28’28” Happy talk 01h 30’59” KORNGOLD – Die tote stadt – Marietta’s lied 01h 36’24” JACK & THE BEANSTALK - One starry moment – con Gene Kelly 01h 39’09” MARY POPPINS 01h 40’00” A spoonful of sugar 01h 42’03” Feed the birds 01h 43’57” Stay awake 01h 45’49” Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious – con Bill Lee 01h 47’48” MULAN – Honor to us all 01h 50’46” GEORGE GERSHWIN & JEROME KERN 01h 51’33” Someone to watch over me 01h 55’15” Summertime 01h 57’48” The man I love 02h 01’42” All the things you are 02h 05’18” Smoke get in your eyes 02h 07’58” The way you look tonight

Chanson du film "Les hommes préfèrent les blondes" en 1953 avec Marilyn Monroe, mais la voix est celle de Marni Nixon, la doublure vocale des plus grandes stars de la grande époque hollywoodienne. Marilyn Monroe a incarné cette chanson à la perfection mais ce n'était pas la première version du morceau. "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" est née sur scène à Broadway, 4 ans plus tôt, interprété par Carol Channing, avec un clin d'œil à la Marseillaise. En France, les grandes admiratrices de Marilyn Monroe s'appellent Isabelle Adjani, Vanessa Paradis, Sophie Marceau, et Olivia Ruiz qui interprétait cette chanson chaque soir au cours de sa tournée Miss Météores en 2010. Écoutez La pépite musicale avec Anthony Martin du 30 juin 2022

MY FAIR LADY es uno de los musicales clásicos más queridos por el público y no podíamos dejarlo fuera de nuestros podcasts. Para la versión que nos acompañará en el podcast hemos mezclado la del reparto original que la estrenó en Broadway y en Londres con Rex Harrison, Julie Andrews y Stanley Holloway, con algunos cortes del soundtrack de la película supervisada y dirigida por André Previn, aunque variando el orden de los números para mantenerlos tal como se ven en la versión teatral. Rex Harrison es el Profesor Higgins y Julie Andrews es Eliza que por ser entonces casi una debutante, para cuando se llevó al cine el musical, su papel lo interpretó Audrey Hepburn, aunque fue doblada en las canciones por Marni Nixon, cantante fantasma a la que dedicamos este mes un podcast de la serie protagonistas, contando cómo prestó su voz a grandes intérpretes, que se llevaron el mérito de su trabajo. Aunque Rex Harrison está magnífico como Profesor Higgins, de hecho creó el personaje en el escenario con el que ganaría el Tony y el Oscar al mejor actor, he querido rendir homenaje a dos actores excepcionales que se atrevieron a interpretar también el personaje: Jeremy Irons y Jonathan Pryce, adjudicándoles uno de los temas del musical para que escuchéis su forma de decir y cantar las canciones, prácticamente un estilo creado por Rex Harrison, que convenció a los compositores Alan Jay Lerner y Frederick Loewe para hacer una mezcla de recitado/cantado. 00h 00’00” Quisiera yo bailar – Paloma San Basilio 00h 01’45” Presentación 00h 03’45” Cabecera 00h 04’53” Inicio 00h 06’48” Overture 00h 11’28” Why can’t the English? 00h 14’43” Wouldn’t it be loverly? 00h 18’40” The flowermarket 00h 21’04” With a little bit of luck 00h 26’07” I’m an ordinary man – Jonathan Pryce 00h 32’28” Just you wait 00h 36’12” Servant chorus 00h 37’15” The rain in Spain 00h 40’08” I could have dance all night 00h 45’23” Ascott Gavotte 00h 49’29” On the street where you live 00h 53’03” Intermission 00h 55’31” The Transylvanian March 00h 56’46” The Embassy waltz 00h 59’30” You did it 01h 04’44” Just you wait (Reprise) 01h 05’45” On the street where you live (Reprise) 01h 07’25” Show me 01h 09’48” The flowermarket (Reprise) 01h 12’27” Give me to the church on time 01h 19’02” A hymn to him – Jeremy Irons 01h 23’21” Without you 01h 26’02” I’ve grow accustomed to her face 01h 32’34” Finale 01h 34’09” Curiosidades 01h 36’29” Con la suerte de mi lao – Joan Crosas 01h 39’00” La calle donde vive mi amor – Victor Díaz 01h 43’09” Say a prayer for me tonight - June Allison 01h 46’32” Exit music

Today Sadie steps us back into the Hollywood Golden Age to discuss their worst kept secret, the ghost singer Marni Nixon! Known most famously for being the female lead vocalist behind "My Fair Lady," "The King and I," and "West Side Story," she made her mark on the ears of Hollywood audiences while being sworn to secrecy over her involvement, and never being professionally credited. We discuss what little we know of her personal life, the transitions in Hollywood that led to ghost-singers, the hidden role she played, and her remaining legacy today. Want to check out some of our favorite books? Check out our booklist Follow us on Instagram @morethanamuse.podcast 

# 가장 강력한 무기, 솔직함♪ God Give Me Strength / Elvis Costello # 뉴스 Good & Bad feat. 정새배 기자Good: 작년 동물 유기 줄었다…"코로나19로 반려인 집에 머문 영향"Bad: 영하 날씨에 양말 바람으로 집 뛰쳐나온 80대 할머니, 왜? # 시간을 달리는 음악 feat. 김경진 음악평론가♪ America (4:59) - Rita Moreno, George Chakiris & Sharks (1961)♪ America (6:21) - The Nice (1968)♪ Don't Tread On Me (3:59) - Metallica (1991)♪ Tonight (6:43) - Jim Bryant & Marni Nixon (1961)♪ Somewhere (2:03) - Jim Bryant & Marni Nixon (1961)ART19 개인정보 정책 및 캘리포니아주의 개인정보 통지는 https://art19.com/privacy & https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info 에서 확인하실 수 있습니다.

#gente #anaffairtoremember #myfairlafy #westsidestory #thesoundofmusic https://pt.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marni_Nixon

#people #anaffairtoremember #westsidestory #myfairlady #thesoundofmusic https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marni_Nixon

Matthew looks back on the career and recordings of soprano Marni Nixon, a "ghost singer" who provided the vocals for several leading actresses often without audiences being aware. With the release this week of Steven Spielberg's new version of 'West Side Story', Matthew considers the 1961 film in which Nixon provided the singing voice of Natalie Wood, without receiving a credit. She was also the singing voice of Deborah Kerr in 'The King and I' and 'An Affair to Remember', and of Audrey Hepburn in 'My Fair Lady'. And she filled in a few of Marilyn Monroe's notes on 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend' from 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'. Although she was well known on the concert stage as a soprano, and even recorded works of Stravinsky conducted by the composer himself, she was largely unknown as a singer in films, and it was not until more recently that she was finally credited for her soundtrack recordings.

We're on summer break, but before we dive into the musicals of Lerner & Lowe in Season 2, we're so excited to share this conversation with the one & only Robin Kermode, renowned English actor, writer, and communications coach.   We chat about about Broadway overtures, code switching, what acting has to teach us about spirituality, and finding your authentic voice.   Find Robin's own podcast (with occasional guest the Very Rev'd Peter Elliott!) at https://robinkermode.com/podcast/   You'll Hear: - The Overture to “The King and I” (Original Broadway Cast recording, 1951) - Marni Nixon singing “I Could Have Danced All Night” from the 1964 film of “My Fair Lady” - Rex Harrison singing “Why Can't the English” from the 1964 film

This week I am joined by Singing Teacher, Dance Facilitator and Researcher Elizabeth Drwal who is based in gorgeous Ireland.  It was a joy to hear how it all started around Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers! I used to watch those old movies with my lovely Mum when I was a little girl too! All the links shared here are in essence educational and could benefit you or someone else you know who uses their voice (or is aiming to become a voice professional), or who has any health issues with their voice.  Please help by sharing anything you find useful x Show notes and links (timings are approx) 0:00 Intro and welcome Elizabeth's Website (about) 1:30 How would you describe the journey with your voice? 2:30 Packed off to Music School in Coventry 3:00 Vocal Suppression led me to run away to the theatre! 4.00 Classical arias didn't really help me find my soul 5:00 The difference between strict traditional approach and more playful expression 5:36 Finding the love of singing English Art Song 6:40 What's in your ear helps. 7:00 Next steps in the journey, voice coaching for actors. 8:10 The Golden Age of Musical Theatre! 9:15 The use of imagery and using visualisation and imagination 13:00 "I wanted to walk down the avenue with my cane and top hat!" 13:55 "I remember President Kennedy's assassination and how it upset the TV Schedule!" 14:45 What singers you love and who could you never tire of listening to? 15:07 The Story of Marni Nixon (short). Plus Shall we Dance from the King and I 16:40 Feeling robbed at The Greatest Showman 17:10 Les Mis movie, do we feel robbed there? 18:10 What do you know now you wish you had learned sooner? 18:55 "Your breath and your body are so connected" 19:16 A little Reset & Manifest course feedback 20:50 "The importance of really taking time to really let go" 21:35 Working our teaching magic! 22:39 Teachers can be so empathetic 23:20 Becoming a more reflexive teacher 23:50 "Lesson plans can be debilitating to some degree!" 24:30 What do you find most valuable in caring for your voice? 25:00 Related: Dr Vox Products for Vocal Rehabilitation and Health and Dr Vox Product Video Shorts  26:15 Shocking statement about an old teacher!  27:20 "A lot to be said for mindful, caring empathetic teaching" 28:15 "What I didn't know back in the day..." 29:45 "We all development at different stages and we have to let go of comparing" 30:15 What does your voice mean to you? 30:30 "I wanted to speak with Received Pronunciation"  31:50 I'm beginning to enjoy singing for myself! 32:00 Petula Clark singing Downtown (in an interesting jacket? is that PVC?) 33:00 The songs from Heartbeat, from my childhood, "more innocent times" (in the charts) 34:45 "I am much more open to listening to contemporary music now" 35:45 "Synchronicity of movement and sound is so beautiful" 37:00 "Actors are so open I found it so liberating working with them!" 38:00 Passing on our excitement to our students! 38:42 What is Vocal Freedom to you? 39:45 Just Singing and not being bothered!   40:35 Workshop story and what cropped up the next morning 41:10 The Mental Post-It note tit-bit 41:50 It works! I shut that voice straight up!  42:30 Farewells and do come back soon!  To learn more and join our growing community of voice and wellbeing practitioners and supporters of the podcast visit our home page or facebook page for  episode updates and useful shares. To communicate with me regarding the podcast or any of the vocal freedom coaching services please email me directly at lmt@vocalfreedomcoach.info Leigh xx

THE MOVIE PODCAST is one of Canada's top film and review podcasts. Every week you'll hear film lovers Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony discuss the biggest movie news, talk trailers, what's coming soon, ponder a unique topic of show, and speak to special guests from across the film industry. Catch a new episode of The Movie Podcast every Monday and watch out for Review episodes on all the latest movies and series. Follow @TheMoviePodcast on Instagram and Twitter, write into the show, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts!EPISODE #108: Interview with Tony Bancroft, Disney Animation Veteran, Director of Mulan, and Creator of Pumbaa from The Lion King - June 14, 2021 ANNOUNCEMENTSREVIEWS: A Quiet Place Part II, Loki, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Spiral, Friends Reunion, Cruella, Riders of Justice, Army of the Dead, Master of None, MODOK, Those Who Wish Me Dead, Wrath of Man, Without Remorse, Mortal Kombat, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Recaps, Mythic Quest: Everlight, Love and Monsters, Shiva Baby, The Unholy, Godzilla vs Kong, and more are available now on The Movie Podcast feed!WATCH: DANIEL ON CINEMASEEN < TAP TO WATCHTHIS WEEK: Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard Review, Luca Review, Coverage from Tribeca 2021 and E3The Movie Podcast is on a mission to hit 200 Apple Podcast reviews before September, click here to head over to our show page on APPLE PODCASTS and leave us a 5 STAR review! FOLLOW USFollow Daniel on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdFollow Shahbaz on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdFollow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdFollow The Movie Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Discord, and YouTube SPECIAL GUEST: DISNEY ANIMATION VETERAN TONY BANCROFT [00:23:00] NEWSRiz Ahmed Is Fed Up With Lack of Muslim Representation in Hollywood - Chris Murphy / Vanity Fair‘Lord of the Rings' Anime Prequel Film Set at New Line and Warner Bros. Animation - Brian Welk / TheWrapQUICK UPDATES:Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom is the new title for ‘Aquaman 2' from Director James Wan. Releases December 16, 2022 OUT THIS WEEKPixar's Luca (Disney+) WHAT WE'RE WATCHINGAnthony: Loki, In The Heights, Mulan, A Quiet Place Part 2, The Hitman's Wife Bodyguard, FriendsDaniel: Loki, The Trial of the Chicago 7, In The Heights, A Quiet Place Part II, TribecaShahbaz: Upgrade, Loki, In The Heights, The Emperors New Groove, A Quiet Place Part 2. The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift PLINKIf you run a podcast, PLINK is an essential tool and will send your listeners to the right place, on any device, every time. Affiliate Code: https://plinkhq.com/?via=themoviepodcast 

Wir befinden uns im New York der 50er-Jahre: Zwei Teenager-Straßenbanden liefern sich in den Straßen der West Side erbitterte (Tanz)schlachten. Die Jets sind die Einheimischen, die Sharks sind die zugewanderten Puerto Ricaner. Die Stimmung ist aufgeheizt und voller Rivalität. Bei einem Tanzabend verliebt sich Tony, einer der Jets, ausgerechnet in Maria, die Schwester von Bernardo, dem Anführers der puerto-ricanischen Sharks. Das beobachten beide Banden mit ziemlich viel Ablehnung. Ist ja klar, dass es schnell zu einer Konfrontation kommen muss. Obwohl Tony das Schlimmste verhindern möchte, eskaliert die Situation. Am Ende haben beide Seiten Opfer zu beklagen. Hat die Liebe zwischen Tony und Maria so überhaupt eine Chance? #oscarsliste #oscars #oscar #podcast #itunes #anchor #spotify #westsidestory #movie #film #kino #cinema #leinwand #newyork #ny #westside #musical #ritamoreno #marninixon #georgechakiris #robertwise #wise #jeremyrobbins #robbins #puertorico 

Join me for all things MUSICAL beginning with the Letter N. This week’s podcast includes No No Nanette, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Nightingale, Napoleon, Anthony Newley, Nine, next to normal, Marni Nixon, Newsies, Notre Dame de Paris and more.

The Ghost Singer of Hollywood.

Luis Herrero entrevista a Laura Enrech, actriz que interpreta a Marni Nixon en “La sombre de Audrey".

Cue the “Who Loves You” hi-hats! It’s our season 1 finale with JERSEY BOYS Broadway's sweetheart Sara Schmidt. As we wrap up women’s history month, Sara gives an emotional interview reminiscing on her twelve incredible years at Jersey Boys, times with the late vocalist Marni Nixon, recording the Grammy Award-winning JB cast album and updating us on her new life in Napa, California, home of one of her other great loves, wine. Give Sara a standing ovation as she gives us her most honest deep-dive into life in her 40s. Thank you, Sara for being so open with us. We know your story will inspire women everywhere. #FamilyIsEverything. IG: @silhouettesjbpodcast_ FB: Silhouettes JB Podcast & Silhouettes JB Podcast Group Email: silhouettesjbpodcast@gmail.com Sara Schmidt: saraschmidt23 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Book Vs Movie: “West Side Story” Vs "Romeo and Juliet" The Shakespeare Classic & the 1961 Musical Which Swept the Academy Awards “March Musicals!” Oh, Book Vs Movie fans--where art thou? The Margos are kickin' it with “Musicals in March” and for this episode, we decided to use one of the most adapted Shakespeare tales (which is really saying something!) and match it with one of the most ambitious films of the early 1960s.  William Shakespeare uses poetry, metaphors, comedy, tragedy, and a story about doomed young lovers which has entranced (or annoyed) audiences and high school students who had “Romeo & Juliet” on their reading curriculum for decades now. Originally published in the 1590s, there have been several direct adaptations for stage and screen.  Romeo & Juliet are teens in love who are thwarted by the prejudice of their feuding clans and are a symbol for starcrossed lovers who are fated to be together. It's not the feel-good hit of the summer--but it is beautiful and it's hard not to feel something when ultimately their love has them make desperate choices (spoiler!) In the 1950s, Arthur Laurents wrote the book for the musical West Side Story which had Jermone Robbins create the choreography and the music in part by future songwriting superstar Stephen Sondheim. It became a smash on Broadway in 1957 and there have been several revivals since. Oh, and Leonard Bernstein's score is one of his best.  The setting is now in late 1950s New York City where two different gangs The Jets (who are caucasian) and The Sharks (who are Puerto Rican) fight over their “turf.” Former Jet Tony falls in love with Maria whose brother is the leader of The Sharks. The movie stars Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, and Rita Moreno. The vocals for Wood are once again provided by Marni Nixon (we talked about her when we discussed My Fair Lady previously.  So between the original play and the 1961 film--which did we prefer? Have a listen and find out!  In this ep the Margos discuss: The story of Romeo & Juliet The creative team behind the musical adaptation The cast: Natalie Wood (Maria,) Richard Beymer (Tony,) Russ Tamblyn (Riff,) Rita Moreno (Anita,) George Chakiris (Bernardo,) and Tucker Smith (Ice.)  Clips used: Romeo and Juliet (1968) “balcony scene” West Side Story (1961) trailer  Tony & Maria “balcony scene” America with Tina & the Shark Girls “The Dance at the Gym/Mambo” “I Feel Pretty” Maria “Mambo" Outro Music: “Mambo” by Leonard Bernstein 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.com Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Brought to you by Audible.com You can sign up for a FREE 30-day trial here http://www.audible.com/?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004R Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.com Margo P. @ShesNachoMama https://coloniabook.weebly.com/    Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine 

Book Vs Movie: “West Side Story” Vs "Romeo and Juliet" The Shakespeare Classic & the 1961 Musical Which Swept the Academy Awards “March Musicals!” Oh, Book Vs Movie fans--where art thou? The Margos are kickin’ it with “Musicals in March” and for this episode, we decided to use one of the most adapted Shakespeare tales (which is really saying something!) and match it with one of the most ambitious films of the early 1960s.  William Shakespeare uses poetry, metaphors, comedy, tragedy, and a story about doomed young lovers which has entranced (or annoyed) audiences and high school students who had “Romeo & Juliet” on their reading curriculum for decades now. Originally published in the 1590s, there have been several direct adaptations for stage and screen.  Romeo & Juliet are teens in love who are thwarted by the prejudice of their feuding clans and are a symbol for starcrossed lovers who are fated to be together. It’s not the feel-good hit of the summer--but it is beautiful and it’s hard not to feel something when ultimately their love has them make desperate choices (spoiler!) In the 1950s, Arthur Laurents wrote the book for the musical West Side Story which had Jermone Robbins create the choreography and the music in part by future songwriting superstar Stephen Sondheim. It became a smash on Broadway in 1957 and there have been several revivals since. Oh, and Leonard Bernstein’s score is one of his best.  The setting is now in late 1950s New York City where two different gangs The Jets (who are caucasian) and The Sharks (who are Puerto Rican) fight over their “turf.” Former Jet Tony falls in love with Maria whose brother is the leader of The Sharks. The movie stars Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, and Rita Moreno. The vocals for Wood are once again provided by Marni Nixon (we talked about her when we discussed My Fair Lady previously.  So between the original play and the 1961 film--which did we prefer? Have a listen and find out!  In this ep the Margos discuss: The story of Romeo & Juliet The creative team behind the musical adaptation The cast: Natalie Wood (Maria,) Richard Beymer (Tony,) Russ Tamblyn (Riff,) Rita Moreno (Anita,) George Chakiris (Bernardo,) and Tucker Smith (Ice.)  Clips used: Romeo and Juliet (1968) “balcony scene” West Side Story (1961) trailer  Tony & Maria “balcony scene” America with Tina & the Shark Girls “The Dance at the Gym/Mambo” “I Feel Pretty” Maria “Mambo" Outro Music: “Mambo” by Leonard Bernstein 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.com Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Brought to you by Audible.com You can sign up for a FREE 30-day trial here http://www.audible.com/?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004R Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.com Margo P. @ShesNachoMama https://coloniabook.weebly.com/    Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine 

In this month’s episode, host Nick Taylor sits down with Giselle Holder, Club President of the Rotary Club of Maraval, Trinidad and Tobago, and Club and District Support (CDS) officer, Marni Nixon. They discuss how tracking club attendance might not be the soul indicator in determining member engagement.

Marni Nixon was Hollywood’s great unsung singer. She dubbed the voices of Audrey Hepburn in 'My Fair Lady', Deborah Kerr in 'The King and I', and Natalie Wood in 'West Side Story'. But for most of her career, no one knew who she was. This is her story Purchase the music (without talk) at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p1228/The_Marni_Nixon_Story.html Your purchase helps to support our show! Classical Music Discoveries is sponsored by La Musica International Chamber Music Festival and Uber. @khedgecock #ClassicalMusicDiscoveries #KeepClassicalMusicAlive #LaMusicaFestival #CMDGrandOperaCompanyofVenice #CMDParisPhilharmonicinOrléans #CMDGermanOperaCompanyofBerlin #CMDGrandOperaCompanyofBarcelonaSpain #ClassicalMusicLivesOn #Uber Please consider supporting our show, thank you! http://www.classicalsavings.com/donate.html staff@classicalmusicdiscoveries.com

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ALEX RYBECK, Music Director, is a pianist, arranger and composer who has worked with such showbiz legends as George Abbott, Hal Prince, Tommy Tune, and Burt Bacharach and Eartha Kitt. Broadway credits include MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG and GRAND HOTEL. He has served as Music Director for Faith Prince, Karen Akers, Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway, Donna McKechnie, Marni Nixon, Kitty Carlisle Hart, Karen Mason, Jeff Harnar, Lee Roy Reams, and Jason Graae, to name a few. Numerous CDs include "The 1959 Broadway Songbook" (Jeff Harnar), "Sibling Revelry" (The Callaways), "Leading Men Don't Dance" (Ron Raines & others), and every solo album by Liz Callaway. As a grad student (NYU Musical Theater Writing Program), he was mentored by Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, Arthur Laurents, and Comden & Green. He has taught and coached cabaret singers since 1982, including stints at The International Cabaret Conference at Yale, The STL Cabaret Conference, and The Singing School (New Zealand). He lives in New York City.  https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Alex-Rybeck https://youtu.be/1zUyDmeqFyE https://nitelifeexchange.com/six-questions-special-edition-music-director-alex-rybeck/ 54below.com

Eliza Jackson born and bred in Sydney, Australia but now is based in London, UK. Trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts and has worked extensively as a singer, actress and writer. In this episode we look how she developed her critically acclaimed one woman show 'The Voice Behind The Stars', about Marni Nixon. We learn how her incredible Mother encouraged her to write when Eliza was dealing with a life-threatening illness. The courage to just try. The belief of her convictions and following through with what she started. I was so impressed and inspired by Eliza.   Find more info about the podcast via BroadwayPodcastNetwork.com/. Music by The Dives. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 The US military might start rejecting enlistees who’ve had COVID-19. There’s no way Elon Musk and Grimes can name their kid what they said they did. We have been DUPED by actors into thinking they can sing for too long. And BuzzFeed Books Editor Arianna Rebollini tells us all about “Chosen Ones,” the BuzzFeed Book Club pick for May.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Ready to stop rehashing what you did in college? Join us in rehashing what the characters of 1997’s I Think I Do did instead! Are Bob and Brendan a match made in heaven, or just a bad rerun? Are Eric and Beth the start of something new, or the end of something old? How many years will it take for Matt and Carol to get divorced? And does anyone really like Sarah? Find out all that and more this episode!

It's a story we've been telling for centuries, in spite of the damage it's caused. The story of the sculptor Pygmalion and his statue Galatea crops up everywhere from Broadway musicals to glam rock records to computer programming. In the fourth episode of Ghost Echoes, we take inventory of Galateas. Music and Sound Notes: -- “In Every Dream Home a Heartache” can obviously be found on Roxy Music's For Your Pleasure. -- The recording of the doll song from Offenbach's Tales of Hoffmann is performed by Joan Sutherland with Richard Bonynge conducting l'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. -- The excerpts from the My Fair Lady film soundtrack are “Wouldn't it be Loverly” performed by Marni Nixon and “I've Grown Accustomed to her Face” performed by Rex Harrison. -- Kate Bush's “Misty” is on her album 50 Words for Snow. Further reading, listening, etc.: -- Ovid's Metamorphoses has been translated into English by many, including A.D. Melville. Information on Project Borghild and sex dolls generally came from Anthony Ferguson's The Sex Doll: A History and “A (Straight, Male) History of Sex Dolls” by Julie Beck in the Atlantic. On Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, Charles A. Berst's Pygmalion: Shaw's Spin on Myth and Cinderella was useful, as were this story from Studio 360 and Bernard Shaw's own preface and postscript to the play. Here's “The Sandman” by E.T.A. Hoffmann. Examples of conversation with ELIZA came from this piece by Oliver Miller in Thought Catalogue. -- The marching band audio in the Project Borghild scene comes from this archival video. All excerpts from Pygmalion are from the 1938 film version starring Wendy Hiller and Leslie Howard. The montage towards the end features clips from Her, Ex Machina, Battlestar Galactica, Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049.

Surprise! We have a bonus.... In difficult times, music has the power to lift one's spirits and spread positivity. In the hopes of bringing you all a little much needed melodious sunshine, we at Jiminy Crickets present 45 of the happiest Walt Disney Songs of all time. Enjoy! With a Smile and a Song – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 1937            Performed by: Adriana Caselotti             Written by: Frank Churchill / Larry Morey / Leigh HarlineWhistle While You Work – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 1937            Performed by: Adriana Caselotti             Written by: Frank Churchill / Larry Morey / Leigh HarlineSaludos Amigos – Saludos Amigos 1943      Album Version: Walt Disney's Music from South of the Border 1958      Performed by: The Disney Studio Chorus      Written by: Charles Wolcott / Ned WashingtonZip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah – Song of the South 1946            Performed by: James Baskett            Written by: Ray Gilbert / Allie WrubelFun and Fancy Free / Happy Go Lucky Fellow – Fun and Fancy Free 1947      Performed by: The Disney Studio Chorus / Cliff Edwards      Fun and Fancy Free written by: Bennie Benjamin / George David Weiss      Happy Go Lucky Fellow written by: Ned Washington / Eliot Daniel My What a Happy Day – Fun and Fancy 1947      Album Version: Disneyland Records – Mickey and the Beanstalk 1963      Written by: Bill Walsh / Billy Gilbert / Ray Gilbert       Performed by: Marilyn HoovenMelody Time – Melody Time 1948      Performed by: Buddy Clark      Written by: Bennie Benjamin / George David WeissBlame It on Samba – Melody Time 1948      Performed by: Ethel Smith / The Dinning Sisters      Written by: Ernesto Nazareth / Ray GilbertThe Merrily Song – The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad 1949      Performed by: Eric Blore / J Pat O’Malley      Written by: Frank Churchill / Charles Wolcott / Larry Morey / Ray GilbertBibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo – Cinderella 1950            Performed by:  Verna Felton / The Disney Studio Chorus            Written by: Al Hoffman / Mack David / Jerry LivingstonThe Unbirthday Song – Alice in Wonderland 1951            Performed by: Katherine Beaumont / Ed Wynn / Jerry Colonna            Written by: Al Hoffman / Mack David / Jerry LivingstonYou Can Fly! You Can Fly! You Can Fly! – Peter Pan 1953      Performed by: Katherine Beaumont / Bobby Driscoll / Paul Collins / Tommy Luske /         The Disney Studio Chorus       Written by: Sammy Fain / Sammy CahnFun With Music – Mickey Mouse Club 1956      Performed by: The Mouseketeers      Written by: Jimmie DoddSing a Smiling Song – Sleeping Beauty 1959      Album Version: Disneyland Records – The Story of Sleeping Beauty 1959      Performed by: Mary Martin      Written by:  Pyotr Tchaikovsky / George Bruns / Tom Adair The Glad Game – Pollyanna 1960            Album Version: Disneyland Records – Pollyanna 1960            Performed by: Hayley Mills            Written by: Hazel George / David Swift / Paul J SmithThe Strumin’ Song – The Horsemasters 1961      Performed by: Annette Funicello      Written by: Richard and Robert ShermanEnjoy It – In Search of the Castaways 1962            Performed by: Maurice Chevalier / Hayley Mills            Written by: Richard and Robert ShermanA Spoonful of Sugar – Mary Poppins 1964      Album Version: Disneyland Records – The Story of Mary Poppins 1964      Performed by: Marni Nixon      Written by: Richard and Robert ShermanSupercalifragilisticexpialidocious – Mary Poppins 1964      Performed by: Julie Andrews / Dick Van Dyke      Written by: Richard and Robert ShermanI Love to Laugh – Mary Poppins 1964      Performed by: Julie Andrews / Dick Van Dyke / Ed Wynn      Written by: Richard and Robert ShermanIt’s a Small World – New York World’s Fair 1964            Performed by: The Disney Studio Chorus            Written by: Richard and Robert ShermanThere’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow – New York World’s Fair 1964      Performed by: Rex Allen / The Disney Studio Chorus      Written by: Richard and Robert ShermanFortuosity – The Happiest Millionaire 1967      Performed by: Tommy Steele      Written by: Richard and Robert ShermanLet’s Have a Drink on It – The Happiest Millionaire 1967      Performed by: Tommy Steele / John Davidson      Written by: Richard and Robert ShermanThe Bare Necessities – The Jungle Book 1967            Performed by: Phil Harris / Bruce Reitherman            Written by: Terry GilkysonTen Feet Off the Ground – The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band 1968      Album Version: Disney Songs the Satchmo Way 1968      Performed by: Louis Armstrong      Written by: Richard and Robert ShermanHe’s Gonna Make It – The Barefoot Executive 1971            Performed by The Disney Studio Chorus            Written by: Bruce Belland / Robert F Brunner The Beautiful Briny – Bedknobs and Broomsticks 1971      Performed by: Angela Landsbury / David Tomlinson      Written by: Richard and Robert ShermanThe Best Time of Your Life – Walt Disney World Carousel of Progress 1975      Performed by: Andrew Duggan      Written by: Richard and Robert ShermanBrazzle Dazzle Day – Pete’s Dragon 1977      Performed by: Helen Reddy / Mickey Rooney / Sean Marshall      Written by: Al Kasha / Joel HirschhornI Found a New Friend – Herbie Goes Bananas 1980      Performed by: The Disney Studio Children’s Chorus      Written by: Frank DeVolWe Are Here to Change the World – Captain EO 1986      Performed by: Michael Jackson      Written by: Michael JacksonWhy Should I Worry – Oliver and Company 1988            Performed by: Billy Joel            Written by: Dan Hartman / Charlie MidnightUnder the Sea – The Little Mermaid 1989      Performed by: Samuel E Wright      Written by: Howard Ashman / Alan MenkinSome Lucky Day – Dick Tracy Soundtrack Album 1990            Performed by: Andy Paley            Written by: Andy Paley / Michael KernanHigh Times Hard Times – Newsies 1992      Performed by: Ann Margaret      Written by: Jack Feldman / J A C Redford / Alan MenkenFriend Like Me – Aladdin 1992      Performed by: Robin Williams      Written by: Alan Menken / Howard AshmanHakuna Matata – The Lion King 1994            Performed by: Nathan Lane / Ernie Sabella / Jason Weaver / Joseph A Williams            Written by: Tim Rice / Elton JohnYou’ve Got a Friend in Me – Toy Story 1995            Performed by: Randy Newman            Written by: Randy NewmanGood News – James and the Giant Peach 1997            Performed by: Randy Newman            Written by: Randy NewmanThe Time of Your Life – A Bug’s Life 1998            Performed by: Randy Newman            Written by: Randy NewmanHappy Working Song – Enchanted 2007      Performed by: Amy Adams      Written by: Alan Menken / Stephen SchwartzAlmost There – Princess and the Frog 2009            Performed by: Anika Noni Rose            Written by: Randy Newman            When Will My Life Begin – Tangled 2010            Performed by: Mandy Moore            Written by: Alan Menken / Glenn SlaterTry Everything – Zootopia 2016      Performed: Shakira      Written by: Sia Furler / Tor Hermansen / Mikkel Eriksen Download (right click, save as)

Today's podcast honors the amazingly talented and versatile Marni Nixon on what would be her 90th birthday. This interview was recorded back in 2006 after the publication of her memoir "I Could Have Sung All Night." Marni Nixon is best-known for the off-screen singing she did for such films as The King and I, West Side Story, and My Fair Lady. Marni Nixon died in 2016.

In Episode 84 of The Cinescope Podcast, Chad and Patrick Hicks talk about one of their favorite movies, West Side Story (1961)! The Cinescope Podcast on iTunes Show Notes West Side Story on Apple TV West Side Story film soundtrack on Apple Music Stats Released October 18, 1961 Dir. Robert Wise (The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Haunting, The Sound of Music, The Andromeda Strain, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and Jerome Robbins (choreographer for Broadway productions: On the Town, The King and I, Gypsy (also director), Fiddler on the Roof (also director)) Written by Ernest Lehman; based on stage musical by Robbins, Andrew Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, and Stephen Sondheim, which was in turn based on the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Music by Leonard Bernstein (On the Town) and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (Gypsy, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods) Starring Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris Contact Patrick Hicks Twitter (@shoelesspatch) Feelin' Film Podcast Chad Twitter Facebook Letterboxd An American Workplace | A Retrospective The Office Podcast Cinescope Facebook Twitter Website Email thecinescopepodcast@gmail.com Note: The iTunes links provided are affiliate links, meaning that when you click on them you help to support The Cinescope Podcast by earning it a bit of money. Thank you for your support! Special Guest: Patrick Hicks.

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to three-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello about the soundtrack to the 1973 film adaptation of Godspell. They also discuss Julie Andrews, The Sound of Music, Lesley Ann Warren, Marni Nixon, West Side Story, Evita, Mary Testa, Oliver, Gypsy, Barbra Streisand, Barbara Cook, Comden and Green, Falsettos, Kiss Me Kate, Marin Mazzie, and Parade. They talk about Carolee's secret, closeted soprano past and the fact that she has never taken a voice lesson. Carolee is currently starring as America's coast-to-coast Dolly Levi in the national tour of Hello, Dolly!

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony-winning Broadway star Laura Benanti about Tori Amos's 1992 album Little Earthquakes. They also discuss Patti LuPone, Arthur Laurents, Joni Mitchell, Elaine Stritch, Liza Minnelli, Marni Nixon, Lizzo, Brandi Carlile, and Julie Andrews. Laura talks about her starring roles in Broadway hits such as The Sound of Music, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Gypsy, She Loves Me, and My Fair Lady. She shares stories from her career, including her "up-the-octave" portrayal of Dolly Levi in high school. In addition to the theater, Laura has appeared on TV in Supergirl, Nashville, and The Sound of Music Live opposite Carrie Underwood. She is also a regular on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and has tickled viewers nationwide with her hilarious portrayal of Melania Trump.

Could it be? Yes, it could. Something's coming, something good: A new episode!!! Hello Sharks and Jets, the Broadway Babies are headed to the West Side to review an adaptation of one of the most well-known stories ever told: Romeo and Juliet. Bernstein's "West Side Story" grabs ahold of racial and socioeconomic disparities of poor folks in a neighborhood and mixes them with Shakespearean tragedy to create this masterpiece that is still relevant today. Alex and Daisha will discuss the plot, production history, Bernstein's musical daring, and would it be an episode of Broadway Babies if Stephen Sondheim weren't in the mix somewhere? Do you love this musical classic? Tell us why on Facebook or Twitter!   Soundtrack: iTunes | Amazon | Spotify Film: YouTube | Amazon | iTunes   Songs: "Jets Song," performed by Russ Tamblyn "Maria," by Jim Bryant "America," by Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, the Sharks  "I Feel Pretty," by Marni Nixon, Yvonne Othon, Suzie Kaye, Joanne Miya  "I Have a Love," by Marni Nixon and Betty Wand Music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Distributed by Classic Music International    Show Notes: A lil WSS history...  And the DRAMA Info about dubbing in Hollywood  Super amazing gender-bent performance of "I Feel Pretty" Jeremy Jordan is bae and sings the shit out of "Maria" Some music analysis, if ya want it Rita talking about brownface Rita Moreno's Oscars dress in 1962 AND 2018! One of Daisha's favorite things: Cher playing all the roles in WSS.  A little bit of another icon, Chita Rivera, singing Anita. Chita on Rita: Interviewers asking Chita what she things about Rita Moreno starring as Anita instead of her.    Podcast cover art: David Taylor Twitter: @bwaybabies Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast

Welcome to Season 2! In this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss West Side Story, with special guest Brigid Brooks! Topics discussed include: catholic guilt, Marni Nixon, stage vs. screen, systemic racism, ballet dance fighting, and more. And you will not want to miss the outcome of the trivia game! Special shout out to our wonderful sponsors: Brigid & Jim Brooks, Jim Walsh, Sam Robson, Kierstn Stewart, Molly Hanrahan, and Annie Hanrahan To donate, please visit: brooksbabbles.com/fundraising Show Notes:  Remembering 'Ghost Soprano' Marni Nixon, December 28, 2016, NPR, All Things Considered Actress Rita Moreno and Vocalist Marni Nixon, April 18, 2003, NPR, Fresh Air Rita Moreno Re-Wore Her Gown From The 1962 Oscars Tonight, By Lauren Alexis Fisher, March 4, 2018, HarpersBazaar

The month of musicals continues with the most-awarded musical ever at the Academy Awards: Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins's 1961 adaptation of WEST SIDE STORY. Join in as Will and "Action" Marc discuss cinematic Docs, storytelling through dance, Marni Nixon, and the upcoming Steven Spielberg remake. Plus: How well does this work as a Romeo and Juliet adaptation? Who is singing Maria's parts? Is this movie just THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN? and why does Sondheim have so mnay songs where someone just sings a lady's name? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: THE ROAD TO EL DORADO (2000) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

Amanda and Rich discuss I Feel Pretty from West Side Story, sung by Marni Nixon, covered by Little Richard

Joe Hunter and his guest, Dennis Lewin, listen with you to renditions of "I Feel Pretty" by Marni Nixon, Sophie Milman, Oscar Peterson, and Sarah Vaughan. Dennis discusses this song and its place in the West Side Story soundtrack, including its use of baritone. Although not exactly a jazz standard, they discuss the influence of jazz on this piece. Then you'll enjoy this week's bonus tune by Jim Bryant & Marni Nixon, performing another piece from West Side Story. (S1 Ep 5)

Welcome back, children! Join us as we dish about the 1964 classic, My Fair Lady. We'll be discussing the drama over Julie Andrews v. Audrey Hepburn (which will leave you gagging), why Marni Nixon is truly doing God's work, and how Henry Higgins is the worst villain of all time. Plus, who Patina Miller should play whenever they remake it! Enjoy!

In the mood for love? Damien Chazelle’s epic love poem to the Golden Age of Musicals has it all – songs by streetlamp, dances on stardust, and two leads whose chemistry could melt permafrost. But for all the dreamy delights, your good doctors find themselves on opposite sides of the age-old dilemma of tunes versus tonsils. The gloves and scrubs come off as we put the spotlight on Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and… Shelley Duvall?!?? They sure don’t cast ‘em like this anymore: Vincente Minnelli; An American in Paris; Singin’ in the Rain; Stanley Donen; Ryan Gosling; Emma Stone; Glee (TV); Newsies; Christian Bale; There’s No Business Like Show Business; Beauty & the Beast; The Voice (TV); America’s Got Talent (TV); Marlon Brando; Guys & Dolls; Zachary Levi; Russell Crowe; Les Misérables (2012); West Side Story; Damien Chazelle; Pennies from Heaven (1981); Steve Martin; Bernadette Peters; Marni Nixon; Natalie Wood; Gene Kelly; The Pirate; Judy Garland; Cole Porter; All That Jazz; Roy Scheider; Jim Henson; Tales from Muppetland: The Muppet Musicians of Bremen (TV); Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince (TV); Oliver!; Ron Moody; Oliver Reed; Annie (1982); Popeye; Bugsy Malone; Jodie Foster; The Fabulous Baker Boys; Harry Nilsson; Shelley Duvall; Magnolia; Paul Thomas Anderson; Aimee Mann; Punch Drunk Love; Adam Sandler; Paul Dooley; Billy Joel; Robin Williams; Jules Feiffer; Robert Altman; Whiplash (2014); Casablanca; Ingrid Bergman; John Legend; Star Wars: The Force Awakens; Rogue One: A Star Wars Story; How to Marry a Millionaire; Rosalind Russell; Marilyn Monroe; Gentlemen Prefer Blondes; J.K. Simmons; The Place Beyond the Pines; Crazy, Stupid, Love; Lars and the Real Girl; The Notebook; Drive (2011); The Nice Guys; Blue Valentine; Manchester by the Sea; Half Nelson (2006); Blade Runner 2049; Harrison Ford; M. Emmet Walsh; Superbad; Zombieland; Jesse Eisenberg; Woody Harrelson; Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance); First Man; Emma Watson; Miles Teller; Beauty & the Beast (2017). With apologies to Harry Nilsson. Questions or comments? Contact: Adam & Gregor at: show@hollywood.net Tweet us at @ hollywood_rx. Review us on iTunes... Like us on Facebook. Or both. Today!!

This week: The REAL Fifth Beatle! Gilbert "salutes" Leon Russell! Jerry Lewis' "Space Oddity"! And the magnificent talents of Marni Nixon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan and Jason pay tribute to a fallen Lady: The unsung hero of Golden Age Hollywood musicals, Time Magazine's "Ghostess with the Mostest" (and thorn in Natalie Wood's side), the multi-talented voice of a thousand faces, Marni Nixon.

Discuss on Reddit ➤ Support the Show ➤ Good morning! Unpack your raincoats and dust off your tap shoes as it’s time to celebrate the greatest movie musical of all time - Singin’ in the Rain! We chat all about directorial tyranny, metatheatrical dubbing and Hollywood’s biggest drag queen of all time - Gene Kelly! Singin' In The Rain (Original Film Soundtrack) Amazon / Spotify / iTunes SHOW NOTES She battled through the tyranny of Gene Kelly’s directorial reign and gave birth to the exquisite Carrie Fisher. Check out this amazing interview from Debbie Reynold’s daughter! Check out Hollywood’s most beautiful Drag Queen of all time - Gene Kelly, beat for the gods! This movie contains some of the greatest tap dancing routines ever! Check out ‘Fit as a Fiddle’ at the movie’s opening for a little taste. Oh, and movie producers - bring tap back! Which Beautiful Girl are you? Jimi is naturally number 2 as his cloak is ALWAYS trimmed with monkey fur to lend a dash of drama, Tommy is number 4; always dripping with fringe. Shout to our dearly departed Queen of Dubbing - Marni Nixon! Check out this great interview on NPR. Then have a listen to the magic she can do in this clip of My Fair Lady. Compare Audrey Hepburn’s singing voice with Marni Nixon’s - thank goodness for you, Ms. Nixon! Have a listen to Cole Porter’s ‘Be a Clown’ from The Pirate. Sound familiar? Check out an amazing documentary series on homosexuality in musical theatre by “some guy”. What do you think, is Cosmo Brown a coded gay character? Have a look at the incredible design from Théâtre du Châtelet’s production coming to Broadway…at some point!  A POLITICAL QUIZ QUESTION… The source material for this musical was quite controversial and talks of censorship made it into the American political discourse. In one censorship hearing, a politician criticized the censorship attempt saying: “Are we going to start attacking ABC for Scandal? I mean where does this stop?”

Special guest Class316, celebrity photo combo collector! http://celebmeets.blogspot.com In this episode: celebrity deaths (David Huddleston, Marni Nixon, Gary Marshall), Santa Claus the Movie (1985), how did the combo mania start?, the code words of the celebrity photo hobby, met a few wrestlers (The Miz), Class meeting the Holy Grail Johnny Depp, big meets and misses, whatever happened to He-Man voice actor John Erwin?, the future of Class, we find Yoda (Frank Oz), but R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) is dead!, thoughts on the haters, the misadventures of Class and Joresky, Monster Mania (Robert Englund, Amanda Bearse, Donald Gibb), and CT HorrorFest (George A. Romero). 60 minutes - http://www.paunchstevenson.com

Gary and Roscoe return once more to the friendly confines of Steppenwolf Theatre to chat with two of the creative geniuses behind a terrific new play, Byhalia, Mississippi, now getting a remounted production through August 21st at the 1700 Theatre, under the auspices of Steppenwolf's Visiting Company Initiative. Playwright Evan Linder and Director Tyrone Phillips share their thoughts on the creative process of crafting a play, working organically with actors and designers, growing up in the South, their first experiences in the theatre, and the themes addressed in Byhalia, Mississippi. Evan is a founding member and the Co-Artistic Director of The New Colony theatre company. He works as a playwright, actor and director and teaches playwriting at the University of Chicago. Evan grew up in Memphis, TN, just a few miles up the road from Byhalia, and is a graduate of the College of Charleston in South Carolina.  Other works include 11:11, Frat, The Warriors, B-Side Studio and 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche, which was named Best Overall Production at the 2012 NYC International Fringe Festival, and enjoyed an off-Broadway run as part of Soho Playhouse's 2012-13 season. Tyrone is the founding Artistic Director of Definition Theatre Company and has served on the artistic staff of Writers Theatre. Named by Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune as one of the "Hot New Faces of 2015", Tyrone is a graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In addition to his rising acclaim as a director, he is an accomplished actor, with credits from Definition, Steppenwolf, Windy City Playhouse, Prologue Theatre Company and Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. Byhalia, Mississippi is a play about forgiveness, acceptance, love and the very core ideas of family. Jim and Laurel Parker are about to become new parents. They are broke. They are loud. They are "proud white trash." When Laurel gives birth to their long overdue child, she and Jim are faced with the biggest challenges of their lives. Byhalia, Mississippi explores a couple in the midst of turmoil and a town with a racially-charged past that finds its way into the present. Gary calls it the "finest new play he's seen in a very long time." Right up there with Stephen Karam's The Humans. Tyrone refers to it as "a future classic." All agree that this play will find a wider audience and that many productions across the country are in the offing. Listeners, please keep your eyes peeled for a new production happening near you. This is one theatrical experience you won't want to miss. Kiss of Death: Marni Nixon, Hollywood's leading "Ghost Singer" in the 1950s and 60s. It's her crystalline soprano that pours from the mouths of Deborah Kerr in The King and I, Natalie Wood in West Side Story and Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady, among dozens of others. Because Hollywood didn't want audiences to know its stars couldn't sing, Nixon's contributions went uncredited. For singing the part of Anna in the film and recording of The King and I, she received a total of $420! Ms. Nixon, who continued singing into her 80s, eventually came to regard her heard-but-not-seen life with affection, touring the country in her one-woman show "Marni Nixon: The Voice of Hollywood", and writing a memoir in 2006 titled "I Could Have Sung All Night." Ghost singers, once a Hollywood mainstay, have now, for the most part, become ghosts themselves. Marni Nixon, one of Hollywood's unseen stars, was 86. Read full Bio here

MusicalTalk pays tribute to Hollywood legend, the late Marni Nixon, with another chance to hear the second part of her in-depth 2010 interview which marked her eightieth birthday and explored some of the many things that had made her career so impressive, including more on her enigmatic career as the dubbing queen par excellence. 

Matthew Bannister on Thomas Sutherland the Scottish-born American professor who was held hostage for more than six years in Lebanon. We hear from his fellow hostage Terry Anderson. The singer, songwriter and producer Gary S Paxton. He brought us the Monster Mash and thousands of other songs and lived up to his nickname "His Weirdness" Sally Beauman, who was given a reported million pound advance for her best selling novel Destiny, but transcended the bonk buster genre. Frank Dickens, the cartoonist who satirised office life in the Bristow comic strip and often liked to strip naked himself. And Marni Nixon, whose singing voice was dubbed over Hollywood movie stars when they couldn't hit the high notes. Producer: Paul Waters.

With the sad news of the recent passing of “The Ghostess with the Mostess”, Hollywood legend, Marni Nixon, Thos recalls her unusual and perhaps unexpected fame and her incredibly broad career – not just as “dubber to the stars”, but a star in her own right!  There’s another chance to hear the first part of her in-depth 2010 interview, and – for contrast – to enjoy some songs from Wags! The Musical, about to go on a UK tour. 

On this week's LadyWatch agenda: Ryan and Jason recount their Lady encounters from the week, check in on Joni Mitchell's (skin) condition, try to get the bottom of Julianne Moore's Turkish firing, dish on some old Hollywood singing Ladies with Marni Nixon, unpack a potentially fantastic collab between Katie Couric and Michelle Pfeiffer, Yoko Ono's eulogy of Cynthia Lennon, Sean Young's latest ego inflation, Julie Walters' crusades and therapeutic advice, and much much more.

Thos continues his interview with the irrepressible Marni Nixon, the fabled voice of Hollywood. Today she talks about My Fair Lady, working with Audrey Hepburn, her extensive career in musical theatre and being hugged by Stephen Sondheim.

Thos talks to the fabulous Marni Nixon, the "ghostess with the mostess", who dubbed the singing in such legendary Hollywood musicals as My Fair Lady, West Side Story and the King and I, as well as appearing in many other films and musicals. In this first half of an extensive interview, Marni talks about her early career, how she got into film dubbing, working with Deborah Karr, not working with Nathalie Wood and we learn something very interesting about Maryln Monroe's singing!