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re: the under-appreciate score of Zorba

Posted by:	BroadwayTonyJ 03:45 pm EST 01/20/15
In reply to:	the under-appreciate score of Zorba - Chazwaza 02:57 pm EST 01/20/15

Definitely a great score. ZORBA had the misfortune to open in one of the strongest season ever for new musicals (1968-69). It had to compete against 3 blockbuster hits: PROMISES,PROMISES, 1776, and HAIR. Nevertheless, the show got solid reviews and 8 Tony noms, winning only for scenic design. It apparently got lost in the shuffle. The Best Plays volume of that year predicted that it would return its investment, but it didn't happen. It closed after only 305 perfs. The revival in '83-'84 did better at 362 perfs following a year-long pre-Broadway tour with Quinn and Kedrova as the leads. The revival was a hit. It's a mystery to me why this show has not become a staple in regional theater -- great score, recognizable title, sturdy book.

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