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re: Herman's LA CAGE Score Tony

Posted by: perfectlyfrank 12:23 pm EDT 04/03/14
In reply to: re: Herman's LA CAGE Score Tony - Chromolume 12:58 am EDT 04/03/14
Oh, I disagree. While Mascara and espcially "Masculinity" aren't my favorite, songs like "Song on the Sand" and the title song work for me.

I think "I Am What I Am" took on a life of its own as an anthem but what I liked best about that number is how it was previously used in the show as "We Are What We Are". The juxtaposition works for me.

I happen to like "Cocktail Counterpoint" but perhaps that has as much to do with the staging as the song itself. Then again, I could say the same for "The Day Off" or "It's Hot in Here" in SUNDAY. Some songs are simply meant to work within the confines of the show while others ("The Best of Times", "Putting it Together") can work equally well outside the show.

As for scores, both composers have written stronger scores - Sondheim's COMPANY and SWEENEY TODD are more "go to" Sondheim scores for me. HELLO DOLLY and "MACK AND MABEL" are Herman go to scores. But that doesn't mean SUNDAY and LA CAGE aren't strong scores for both composers. I guess in my world, I don't need to prefer one over the other. I enjoy them both and listen to them depending on my mood.


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