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mark_j
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I came across a brief description of this musical and I thought it had potential. Briefly, it's about an immigrant who teaches math and science to college football players. Later, I found out it's original run in 1962 only had 80 performances. Has anyone here seen or produced this show? Just recently I found a used copy of the script ($1.50) and an original cast recording- starring Ray Bolger. Is there a fatal flaw I'm missing? I haven't read it yet, but if anyone is familiar with the story I would appreciate a heads up. It's like going to the movies, I'd like to know what I should look for before I go in. Thanks, MJ |
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Kathy S
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I've been wondering about this one, too! It's by Mel Brooks, isn't it?
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mark_j
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The book was by Mel Brooks, or at least half of it according to some rumors. I couldn't find it anywhere on the internet (other than Dramatic Publishing) until a couple weeks ago. Then I searched Amazon and found one used copy, and I Google'd to find the sound track. I like to be an informed consumer when it comes to reading musicals and scripts. I'm new to the dry read game. I may not notice technical difficulties like awkward set shifts and quick costume changes while reading it. mj |
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tristanrobin
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I like the show - though it's a little simplistic for today's audiences - and
that the fact that the leads are more mature than the usual musical comedy is a bit strange. A major plus: I think the song "Once Upon a Time" is one of the loveliest in musical comedy theatre! |
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