The Wiz – The Magic Is In You

CelebrationCenter.org ^ | November 23, 2015 | Tim Phares

[a fool in paradise]

My comment is: I love musicals and I can’t afford to go to them and don’t have babysitters so I am crazy about the idea of seeing them live on tv

There's another option. I don't know the details but it's more available in cities across the nation than you may think.

When I went to see the live simulcast of the final Monty Python performance, there was a trailer/ad for all of the programming they offer with that service at that movie theater. Live stage shows (from Broadway and London) appeared to be part of the mix. There are probably schedules of programming. Tickets could run $15-20 for a one time showing. Babysisters not included.

[Gay State Conservative]

I’ve often wondered why Porgy & Bess,a true American classic,has always been centered around black characters (and rightfully so) while the Wizard of Oz cannot remain what it originally was.

[Jack Straw from Wichita]

You’re right. I knew it was recorded first by Big Mama Thornton, but didn’t realize who wrote it. Thanks.

[TBP]

She is kind of cut, but I don’t like hip hop, no matter who’s doing it.

[TBP]

Unfortunately, the movie version of Annie changed about half the score.

I like Annie, especially "Tomorrow" and "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile", but I do not like hte way they flip-flopped the politics of it. Gould, and by extension Daddy Warbucks, loathed FDR.

[TBP]

On Decemmber 10, the musical of Daddy Long Legs will livestream free (see the thread on that) and in January, Fox is doing a live version of Grease.

[TBP]

Rumor is that the next one for NBC will be The Music Man. Just a rumor so far, but that would be an excellent choice.

[TBP]

I have a bunch of musicals (mostly the movie versions) on DVD. The next one I plan to buy is How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

[TBP]

Peter Pan was very badly cast, then they tried putting in new songs (when they could have used the rejected Charlap-Leigh songs that Comden, Green, and Styne replaced if they needed additional ones) and they dropped "Ugga Wugga Wigwam" (Tiger Lily's song with Peter) because it's politically incorrect. They made a much of the whole thing. They would hve been better off just to leave it alone.

They also missed the point of why the actor who plays Hook also generally plays Mr. Darling. Instead, they had their Mr. Darling playing Smee. Bad idea.

Kelli O'Hara was good, though -- but in a small part. But then, Kelli is a well-established Broadway star.

[TBP]

Hamilton, whatever else you want to say about it, at least is original material, not a "black" version of some other show.

[TBP]

When all-black casts were the rage in the '70s, we were joking about doing an all-white version of Porgy and Bess. One casting idea was Sandy Duncan as Bess. :)

Did you know that Porgy and Bess was originally commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera? They didn't do it because at that time there were no blacks in opera.

[Jack Black]

From where does she find an odd name like Iggy if not Mr. Pop/Stooge?

It's her stage name. Her given name is Amethyst Amelia Kelly. One would think this was flamboyant enough to use as a stage name, but apparently not.

Your conjecture that she did appropriate her first name from Iggy Pop is correct. Here is a bit I found on her name:

"Interestingly, the first part of her name originated from her dog of the same name. Her dog, Iggy, was named after Iggy Pop. She loved her dog very much and went on to explain an incident involving her favorite pet."

Ironic, given that one of Iggy's first famous songs was "Now I Want to Be Your Dog".

[DoodleDawg]

The Wiz – The Magic Is In You

No it isn't since I won't be watching.

[TBP]

Yet the magic is still in you, as it’s in Dorothy.

[Yaelle]

I have an acquaintance who every year goes to NYC from the west coast for a week just to see shows. That is on my bucket list.

Sure, some come here but I stil can’t afford them!

[nomad]

While I`m no fanatic about the original, it is a cute and charming little movie, made for a different and bygone era. However, back in the early eighties, I heard people refer to ‘taking a whiz’ as having to urinate. Later on I saw the movie remake on VHS rental and while I wouldn`t go that far, I understood the sentiment.

[TBP]

When you go, visit TKTS in Duffy Square (47th & Broadway.) The sell day-of-performance tickets about two hours beforehand for roughly half price. Unless you want to see a particular show that is popular, such as The Phantom of the Opera or Wicked, that’s probably your bets bet for Broadway tickets.

And do stop at Sardi’s (44th between Broadway & 8th). It’s the place with all the caricatures of theatre people on the wall. Their cannelloni is the dish for which they’re justifiably famous.