THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Actors Fund

[JSquared2]

This 40th Anniversary concert is less than a week away --- any news about the rest of the cast (the backup "boys" and "girls" )  ?

 

[STEVEPCPA]

Looking forward to seeing this on Monday. Saw this call sheet posted on Facebook.

[Footlight Parade]

Are they having the 'Voices" in the concert version? Two of the girls that played the original show were Donna Murphy and Debbie Shapiro. I appeared in the Australian production as one of Vernon's boys...our Sonia is now two time Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver.

[STEVEPCPA]

Don't think the photo of the rehearsal call sheet I posted is showing up.

Looks like these are the "voices"

Donna Murphy

Debbie (Shapiro) Gravitte

Housso Semon

Hugh Panaro

Hal Shane

Andrew Fitch

[JSquared2]

Thanks --- exciting cast!

[fashionguru_23]

Donny Murphy has to back out due to scheduling conflicts. 

[Footlight Parade]

I believe that Hal Shane did the whole Broadway run of the show...all 1082 performances.

[Footlight Parade]

I'd be interested to hear impressions of the night from anyone who went, please.

[Theatre Fan3]

I don't suppose we could possibly be so lucky that they would be recording this ... for a video or audio release.  The proceeds could also go to the Actors Fund.  I would love to be able to experience this but those of us that don't live in NY miss out on all these types of events!! 

[BIG BALONEY]

Very little information on this event. It was mentioned and no follow up since even now after it occurred.

[JSquared2]

BIG BALONEY said: " Very little information on this event. It was mentioned and no follow up since even now after it occurred."

That’s because it just ended 15 minutes ago. Patience.

It was great!!!

[dave1606]

I was there last night. Somehow I stumbled on this show earlier this year and become obsessed with the score. I thought it was so catchy and fun and loved the Tony performance which I have watched quite a bit.

The performance was introduced by NBC’s Bob Greenblatt who apparently became a fan of the show as a teenager on a trip to NYC when the top ticket price was $21.50!  It was nice to hear just how many people had reunited including a few of the original voices (though sad Donna Murphy could not join!), hairdressers, Ann Roth even made a tribute costume to her original work, and several members of the orchestra were from the original Broadway run.

I think the best thing about the evening was hearing the score played by a full orchestra which sounded fantastic. The Entracte, in particular was a highlight. I thought that Lucie Arnaz and Robert Klein were fantastic, with Klein nailing those Neil Simon one liners and Arnaz in great voice (Just For Tonight and I Still Believe in Love were fantastic!) These two still have lots of chemistry 40 years later and it showed.

There was a fun bit of improve when for some reason Robert Klein was delayed from coming back onstage after “Just for Tonight” and Lucie Arnaz had to vamp. “Maybe I’ll sing the ballad again” she said, and finally when Robert came back onstage she said “No Bathroom breaks till intermission!”

Overall I think this show is a delight and wish Encores or some other company would produce a limited run. In the meantime I’ll be playing the cast recording on repeat!

[CurtainPullDowner]

Who replaced Murphy?

 

[Buscee]

The night was spectacular! The love in that audience filled the room and was returned in spades by the actors onstage! Robert Klein was magnificent! Lucie Arnaz was even better than when she originally played the part. She looked like she was 30! It was always my favorite, and as many people say its dated ,etc. The audience ate it up. It's a charming piece with a great score and played wonderful artists. This is the high point of the season!