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| re: Did any of you see the 1983 revival of 'On Your Toes'? | |
| Posted by: Chromolume 04:42 pm EST 12/30/22 | |
| In reply to: re: Did any of you see the 1983 revival of 'On Your Toes'? - OldTheaterGuy 10:43 am EST 12/30/22 | |
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| Yes. But the '54 revival was very much its own thing, with added songs, etc. The '83 revival strove to remount the actual '36 show as much as possible (though I know there were still changes) and with the original orchestration. THAT kind of revival had not been done before. (For instance, there was the 1963 off-Broadway revival of The Boys From Syracuse, with a very re-invented score, and even some small but questionable changes to Hugh Martin's iconic vocal arrangement for "Sing For Your Supper." And of course, going back to the 20's, the 1971 No No Nanette, albeit banking on a nostalgia factor, had very little to do with the 1925 show.) | |
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| More 50's Revivals of 30's Musicals | |
| Last Edit: BroadwayTonyJ 09:58 pm EST 12/30/22 | |
| Posted by: BroadwayTonyJ 09:56 pm EST 12/30/22 | |
| In reply to: re: Did any of you see the 1983 revival of 'On Your Toes'? - Chromolume 04:42 pm EST 12/30/22 | |
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| Two other 30's musicals that were revived in the 50's are Of Thee I Sing with a score by the Gershwins and Music in the Air with a Jerome Kern-Oscar Hammerstein score. Neither revival ran very long, but the Gershwin revival did yield an enjoyable cast album with Jack Carson and Paul Hartman. | |
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| re: More 50's Revivals of 30's Musicals | |
| Posted by: Chromolume 10:09 pm EST 12/30/22 | |
| In reply to: More 50's Revivals of 30's Musicals - BroadwayTonyJ 09:56 pm EST 12/30/22 | |
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| but the Gershwin revival did yield an enjoyable cast album with Jack Carson and Paul Hartman. But, with a very altered version of the score, and updated lyrics. |
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| re: More 50's Revivals of 30's Musicals | |
| Posted by: BroadwayTonyJ 10:21 pm EST 12/30/22 | |
| In reply to: re: More 50's Revivals of 30's Musicals - Chromolume 10:09 pm EST 12/30/22 | |
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| I know. The 1987 cast album is (I assume) more faithful and certainly more comprehensive, and it has the original orchestrations. Nevertheless, I prefer the performances on the 1951 revival. Still, I'm glad we have both recordings to listen to and enjoy. | |
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| re: More 50's Revivals of 30's Musicals | |
| Posted by: Chromolume 10:55 pm EST 12/30/22 | |
| In reply to: re: More 50's Revivals of 30's Musicals - BroadwayTonyJ 10:21 pm EST 12/30/22 | |
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| Yes - it's a wonderful score. I do think what the Gershwins wrote is better, though, lol. But yes, the more recordings the better. I'm rather surprised this show hasn't gotten some more high-profile productions recently. It's due for something...;-) |
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| re: More 50's Revivals of 30's Musicals | |
| Posted by: BroadwayTonyJ 12:54 am EST 12/31/22 | |
| In reply to: re: More 50's Revivals of 30's Musicals - Chromolume 10:55 pm EST 12/30/22 | |
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| I loved the Encores production. I also caught the Papermill production. Locally, Drury Lane Oakbrook did a staging in 2004. For some reason I can't remember, I didn't see it but my partner did. Did you see the '72 TV production? |
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| re: More 50's Revivals of 30's Musicals/ .....who cares what banks fail in Yonkers | |
| Last Edit: bmc 12:48 am EST 12/31/22 | |
| Posted by: bmc 12:43 am EST 12/31/22 | |
| In reply to: re: More 50's Revivals of 30's Musicals - Chromolume 10:55 pm EST 12/30/22 | |
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| long as you've got a kiss that conquers. Ira dropped the 'Yonkers' couplet and was surprised and irritated when some critics complained about the it s absence. |
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| re: More 50's Revivals of 30's Musicals/ .....who cares what banks fail in Yonkers | |
| Posted by: Chromolume 12:49 am EST 12/31/22 | |
| In reply to: re: More 50's Revivals of 30's Musicals/ .....who cares what banks fail in Yonkers - bmc 12:43 am EST 12/31/22 | |
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| He didn't drop it in the show, he rethought it only for the standard sheet music copy (along with much of the intro verse), so that the song didn't have to rely on context so much. I tend to agree that he could have left it as is, while the verse, with its contextual reference to the show's "Miss Devereaux" did need to change. | |
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