Quick Hairspray question!

[BNN2]

Posted: 6/11/12 at 12:44am

I know this isn't Tony related but its driving me crazy. In Timeless to Me, the orchestra plays the melody of La Vie en Rose after Wilbur sings his "du jour/mon amor" lyrics. However in the reprise, Edna and Wilbur have the "big affair/mein herr" lyrics and the orchestra plays a ten note melody afterwards that sounds like its sampling something else. Those are the only two parts of the song that aren't swung so I assumed they are both "famous" melodies but I just can't figure out the second one. I've tried searching and the only potential match is the Israeli national anthem, so if anyone has any answer I'd love to know!

[JamesBroadwayWiner]

Posted: 6/11/12 at 9:52am

There is no reprise of "Timeless to Me"

[seaweedjstubbs]

Posted: 6/11/12 at 11:00am

Yes there is, it's just not on the cast recording. However, I guess it's more appropriate to call it an encore than a reprise. I know exactly what you're talking about BNN2, but I have no clue what the song is called. Sorry! Maybe someone else can help you out! :)