Tag Archives: Cole Porter

The Saturday List: JOSEPH and the Amazing Technicolor “Show” Coat

To celebrate the new South African revival of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT we’re running through shows that feature the famous list of colours in Joseph’s coat that Tim Rice set to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music in this week’s Saturday List. Continue reading

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The Saturday List: Leslie Uggams’s Broadway Musicals Are Bustin’ Out All Over!

Leslie Uggams, an acclaimed actress and singer with a career spanning over six decades, is probably best known for her performance in the historic television mini-series, Roots, as well as for her more recent appearances in the musical drama television … Continue reading

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The Saturday List: ROUND IN FIFTY

Pack your bags and buckle up, fellow travellers, as we embark on a whirlwind adventure inspired by the classic novel, AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHT DAYS to celebrate the opening of its musical sequel, ROUND IN FIFTY! 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: Ranking Romberg’s Runners!

Step right up, music lovers, as we delve into the vibrant world of Sigmund Romberg’s timeless operettas! 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: 1946 in Musical Theatre

Today’s Saturday List takes a look at the highs and lows of 1958 on musical theatre stages. Continue reading

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Forgotten Musicals Friday: THE TOREADOR

Join as us we delve into the first of January 2023’s forgotten musicals: THE TOREADOR. Continue reading

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The Saturday List: Celebrating Ethel Merman

Today in 1930, Variety gave Ethel Merman a breakthrough review ahead of what would become a breathtaking musical theatre career. Today, we celebrate some of her biggest shows. Continue reading

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