Tag Archives: Abe Burrows

The Saturday List: Which Loesser Offers More?

Frank Loesser’s legacy in musical theatre is nothing short of monumental, his creations being a testament to the power of wit, melody and drama. As we toast the man behind some of the most memorable scores ever to grace this best of all possible theatre districts, let’s rank his five Broadway shows. Continue reading

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The Saturday List: The Sizzling Songsmithery of SILK STOCKINGS

Step into a world of glamour and intrigue as we showcase some of the sizzling lyrics sung in Cole Porter’s score for SILK STOCKINGS! Continue reading

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The Saturday List: A Little Gwen Verdon, A Lotta Talent

Grab your jazz shoes and get ready to dance into the unparalleled brilliance of Broadway’s own dynamo, Gwen Verdon! Continue reading

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The Saturday List: 1953 in Musical Theatre

Today’s Saturday List takes a look at the highs and lows of 1953 on musical theatre stages. Continue reading

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The Saturday List: 5 Cookin’ Musicals of the 1950s

What’s buzzin, cuzzins? This is a list of 5 of my favourite musicals of the 1950s.
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Single-Song Showstopper: “Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat”

The first single-song showstopper for the month is “Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat”, from GUYS AND DOLLS, a musical comedy with book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows and music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. Read the song discussion and post your own comments of the song. Continue reading

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A Chain of Musicals: GUYS AND DOLLS

In January, Musical Cyberspace is going to work through a chain of musicals. This is how it works: each day I will discuss, in brief, a musical linked to the previous day’s musical by some kind of common ground. It … Continue reading

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Double Take December: HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING

It’s Double Take December at Musical Cyberspace! Every musical pretty much has something one likes and something one doesn’t in it. This month I’ll be listing one of each for a range of musicals, a different one each day. How … Continue reading

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NEWSFLASH: Nick Jonas to SUCCEED on Broadway

Nick Jonas will be appearing in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING for 5 months, through July 2012. Continue reading

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: GUYS AND DOLLS

Guys and Dolls Been in love before? Then follow the fold of love. Bet your soul on it! Want to write your own Guys and Dolls haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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