History of the Musical by Neely Caudle https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0 en-us 2019-08-22 01:54:32 UTC 2023-10-09 04:07:26 UTC hello@padlet.com La Perichole by Jacques Offenbach caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/376210122 Jenna's presentation gave me the language and resources to classify Jacques Offenbach's La Perichole as an Opera Bouffe, a comedic style of opera revolutionized by its realistic characters and middle class audience. This would have been helpful to know when I was in this show, as I could have understood the stylistic nuances of the opera better.]]> 2019-08-22 01:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/376210122 My Life as a Supernumerary caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/376214530 I learned this term in class today! Supernumeraries are "silent actors" or "extras" in operas, This is so interesting to me! I had no idea this concept of not even singing or having lines existed. Sean Cummings discusses what it means to be a professional chorus actor. ]]> 2019-08-22 02:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/376214530 My Toxic Relationship With Theatre caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/376561990 Katherine Steele is my favorite Youtuber ever because she is honest about the hard parts of theatre. I have gotten a lot out of this video because I often have to assess my relationship with theatre and make sure that it does not run my life. I am such a workaholic with a relatively obsessive personality, so sometimes I let my passions completely take over my life. This video was a wake up call, reminding me that my life is comprised of much more than theatre, as much as I do love it. ]]> 2019-08-23 05:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/376561990 In Defense of Jukebox Musicals caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/376562223 This article gave me a new perspective on jukebox musicals, highlighting how these musicals serve as direct reflections of the stories and people we value in our society. Even if they flop or seem unoriginal, I think it is important to tell these stories in every art form possible, especially because this is one of the most approachable ways to expand genres in musical theatre (ex:American Idiot, Mamma Mia).]]> 2019-08-23 05:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/376562223 Song on the Sand from La Cage Aux Folles caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/377566300 Song on the Sand is an iconic musical theatre love song between two men. La Cage Aux Folles premiered two years prior to President Reagan's Family Protection Act that spoke against homosexuality, as well as during the midst of the AIDS crisis. This proves the political bravery of this musical. Gene Barry is my favorite singer for this song. ]]> 2019-08-27 16:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/377566300 Flora: an 18th Century British Invasion caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/377571480 This article discusses the origin of the first American ballad opera performed at the present day Dock Street Theatre, "resurrected" by composer Neely (cool name!) Bruce. After we discussed this ballad opera in class, I was very curious as to what the plot was. This article does a great job of explaining it.]]> 2019-08-27 16:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/377571480 Cast by Chronic Illness Into a Limiting Role caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/377579704 As someone with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis and GERD, I related to Maris Kreizman immensely. She tells her story about aspiring to be an actress while dealing with diabetes. She says that her life goal of theatre had to become a hobby because of it, which really upsets me. I think anyone should be able to perform based on their talent and work ethic. This is an aspect of representation that is not discussed or displayed enough.]]> 2019-08-27 17:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/377579704 The Curse of the Scottish Play caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/377626061 The Royal Shakespeare Company describes the origination of the curse of the Scottish Play. According to folk tales, the play was cursed by witches from the beginning because they did not like the usage of real spells in the play. In 1606, the actor playing Lady Macbeth died. The Astor Place Riot in New York clearly didn't help Macbeth's cursed presence in theatre.]]> 2019-08-27 18:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/377626061 A Theater Artist caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/377630098 I wonder what the great composers and  creatives of theatre based in the article we read called "Musical Theatre in the Age of Trump" would think of this satirical comedy video. My prediction: Lin Manuel Miranda would love it because it starts a dialogue regarding pretentious musical theatre people.]]> 2019-08-27 18:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/377630098 The Wind and the Rain / Twelfth Night caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/377632658 In class, we discussed how there was a version of The Tempest in early theatre that had 32 songs. It reminded me of when I heard the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre sing an acoustic version of this song at the beginning. Since then, I have listened to this version constantly. I imagine The Tempest songs would sound kind of like this.]]> 2019-08-27 19:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/377632658 The Greatest Showman caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/377635206 In "Musical Theatre in the Age of Trump, Benj Pasek says that any theatre that makes you think and inspires good conversation is good theatre. This makes me wonder why the musical theatre duo would ignore the legacy of Joice Heth, who brought P.T. Barnum to fame. In the aforementioned article, Justin Paul also said that not every piece of theatre has to be overtly political. This makes me think that they just did not want this show to be too deep or unpleasant. Even though I don't agree with their approach, it does make some sense.]]> 2019-08-27 19:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/377635206 Look Up by Laura Benanti and The Skivvies caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/377638866 I saw this video on Twitter years ago and I think it is even more relevant now. I completely agree with the message. However, I do feel for some of the people on their phones at shows, recording bootlegs for Youtube. Theatre is expensive and elitist, even when it is funny and lighthearted. There are many shows I would not have been able to see without these illegal recordings. It makes me wonder if the audiences of early shows such as H.M.S Pinafore would be doing the same thing if they were exposed to that kind of technology.]]> 2019-08-27 19:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/377638866 Buttercup's Aria in H.M.S Pinafore caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378146705 Buttercup was immediately my favorite character when I first watched this comic opera. However, I wondered the same things as the man who wrote this article. The theories presented here make a lot of sense to me and provide a valid explanation for Buttercup's simple aria and the many ways it can be interpreted as an actor.]]> 2019-08-29 03:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378146705 How To Tell If You Are In a Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378147585 Although this isn't the most reliable source, the majority of these fit H.M.S Pinafore perfectly. Since all of the Gilbert and Sullivan shows have similar plots, I think these are pretty true to all of the shows."You don’t actually sing, you just string words together really quickly with rhyme and hope no one notices" is my personal favorite because of its accuracy. ]]> 2019-08-29 03:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378147585 Vintage H.M.S Pinafore Photo caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378150392 This is a lovely vintage snapshot of two children playing Sir Joseph Porter and Dick Deadeye in what seems to be a school production of H.M.S Pinafore. This was taken in 1899, found in the Perkins family papers, and is now archived by the W.S Hoole Special Collections Library at the University of Alabama. I think this is a great example of the small ways that theatre impacts the world around us.]]> 2019-08-29 04:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378150392 The Racist History of Cartoons caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378153972 This video based on research from the University of Toronto is very well done, connecting a Kanye West music video to the origination of racism expressed through cartoons. This video received a lot of hate in regards to the reasoning behind the white gloves many cartoons wear. People said that the gloves are worn because they are easier to hand draw and repeat. I do think that is likely true, but I also think it came from problematic roots, such as the popular tropes displayed in minstrelsy and blackface vaudeville acts.]]> 2019-08-29 04:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378153972 The Nation's Biggest Collection of Racist Objects caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378156628 Today in class, we discussed minstrelsy and racism. This video came to mind during the lecture because of all of the objects based off of the blackface minstrel perspective. In fact, I think these racist caricatures make up most of the museum. I view this as proof of how directly racism was impacted by minstrelsy.]]> 2019-08-29 04:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378156628 Song of the Roustabouts from Dumbo caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378158089 I was originally searching for the infamous "When I See an Elephant Fly" scene from Dumbo (the main crow, played by a white actor, is literally names Jim Crow). However, I came across this scene that I didn't even remember, since I haven't seen Dumbo in so long. Disney movies are often movie musicals and this song highlights the racist themes of the entire movie. The movie depicts many black men working until absolute exhaustion but still being happy hearted and having fun (this is definitely a demonstration of the Sambo complex. Some of the lyrics even include "grab that rope, you hairy ape". I have no idea why this song is not discussed more often because it really should be.]]> 2019-08-29 04:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378158089 Understanding Blackface, Minstrelsy, and Early Black Entertainment caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378161136 This is a podcast episode from the Jack Dappa Blues Podcast. A few songs that were turning points in music history (Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday, Mississippi Goddam by Nina Simone, etc) as well as the blackface minstrelsy that came before.]]> 2019-08-29 05:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378161136 The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again?) of Musical Film caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378401040 With the rise of NBC Live musicals and other musical movies in the past few years, I have wondered why this musical theatre renaissance is occurring lately, as we discussed in class. This article makes a great point, claiming that in today's harsh political climate, we are in need of this escapist content, just as Americans did during the trying times of the 30's and 40's. ]]> 2019-08-29 17:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378401040 The Disappointment: Or the Force of Credulity caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378421761 Brian Springer directed this documentary in 2007. Although this documentary is incredibly bizarre, verging on satire, it has a compelling connection to the theme of the 1767 ballad opera by the same name, which was shut down by acts of government censorship. This documentary has the same name because it deals with the Springer family hunting for buried treasure in their Missouri farm. The original opera speaks against the act of hunting for treasure. This provides an underlying theme for the documentary as a whole.]]> 2019-08-29 18:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378421761 What's the Song "Yankee Doodle" All About? caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378429628 This song is so well known, but when we discussed it in class, I had no idea there were this many versions of it with so many different historical contexts. Even though the point of this article is to answer an irrelevant question, but the information that it presents in order to answer the question is very interesting.]]> 2019-08-29 18:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378429628 Modern Match- Ariodante caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378535127 Crazy Ex Girlfriend is my all time favorite TV show, so I was so excited to see this connection to Handel's opera Ariodante. In Jenna's presentation of operas, we discussed how the structure is still used in romantic comedies, which is a major theme in this TV show. The connection between these two does not end there: as they both cover themes of love making the protagonists do "crazy" things. It is fascinating to see these themes still alive today.]]> 2019-08-30 03:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378535127 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378537915 This show was described in class as notoriously satirical. That being said, it is so cool that this show was gender bent in order to change and deepen the message of the show. For example, the interpretation of the song "Everybody Ought to Have a Maid" is completely different, portraying men as the sexualized women. I think this is a great way to modernize a piece.]]> 2019-08-30 03:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378537915 Why Show Boat is Still Relevant caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378542950 The first book musical created in 1927 still brings forth important themes regarding racism and social issues. I think this clearly explains the importance of going back into musical theatre history to understand the present.]]> 2019-08-30 03:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378542950 Gesamtkunstwerk caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378544904 Wagner's gestamtkunstwerk (translated as "a complete work") completely changed the state of opera at the time. This article delves into the meaning and "aesthetic philosophy" behind Wagner's operas, including the thoughts of George Bernard Shaw on Wagner's ideas concerning opera.]]> 2019-08-30 04:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378544904 Why it's Time to Reclaim the Overture caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378768135 Fred Plotkin starts an interesting discussion  about the modern trends of overtures in operas. Plotkin states that in modern productions, overtures are used in conjunction to visual performance on stage. I agree with his argument that overtures should just be an audio experience that introduces the audience into the world. All added components seem superfluous to me.]]> 2019-08-30 18:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378768135 Meta-Musicals caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378793307 Meta-Musicals are by far the most interesting category of musicals explained in the beginning of class today. I like this article from the New Line Theatre because it states that meta musicals are only compelling when they transcend mere self reference. Just because the musical is aware of its performative stance does not mean it is automatically well developed. I think one of the best examples of a well done meta musical is Cabaret because it includes the audience in a way that genuinely advances the plot.]]> 2019-08-30 20:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378793307 13 Innovative Physical Theater Companies caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378795811 This is a really cool kind of theatre to me, especially because I don't see too much of this style of theatre nowadays. This Backstage article is very informative, reminding me of the many kinds of physical theatre (mime, clowning, dance, puppetry, etc.).]]> 2019-08-30 20:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378795811 I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378797121 When I watched H.M.S Pinafore, I was amazed by how similar Sir Joseph Porter's song "When I Was a Lad" to this song from Pirates of Penzance, also written by Gilbert and Sullivan. I find it fascinating how similar these shows are to each other.]]> 2019-08-30 20:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378797121 An Introduction to Greek Comedy and Satyr Drama caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378798246 The National Theatre made this informational video and I think it was genuinely helpful. It dives into the Festival of Dionysus as well, which contextualizes the styles of these plays.]]> 2019-08-30 21:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378798246 Musical Theatre Can Create Political Action, Right? caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378799786 Alex Hare discusses the new production, Chains Don't Rattle Themselves and its origins in theatre for social justice. One of the key topics for me in this article is the fear of a highly nuanced work of art being reduced into one message. As great as it is to have meaningful themes in shows, it is equally important to tell a genuine story. I think the way to achieve this balance is to thread the message into the show rather than making it the focal point. If the message is there, the audience will definitely understand it.]]> 2019-08-30 21:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378799786 Carmen caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378803129 This is my favorite opera of all time. I have watched this trailer from The Royal Opera many times because I think it does a great job of encapsulating the aspects that make this French romantic opera interesting: unbridled passion, drama, bigger declamatory voices, and sexuality. The Royal Opera seems to really understand the style of this show and I would love to see it there!]]> 2019-08-30 21:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378803129 'The Minstrel Show Revisited' caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378803993 This is the most provocative post I have made on this padlet so far. I am incredibly conflicted about this production, which demonstrates minstrelsy from its origin all the way to modern day. While I am aware that the intention is to stun the audience by forcing them to see the mess our racist society has made (a cause I am definitely for), I do not think I would EVER want to be an actor in this show. ]]> 2019-08-30 21:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378803993 Farce is Everywhere on Stage- but why? caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378893286 This article describes the quality of farces that distinguish between them and other genres of musicals and operas. The author says that "at the same time as we are laughing at the incompetence of the characters, we are aware of the deep expertise of the performers", which I think sums everything up very well.]]> 2019-08-31 19:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378893286 "Opossum Up a Gum Tree" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378894713 I did some research on this song, often sang by the black-faced minstrel character Zip Coon. There was a black actor named Ira Aldridge who was one of the few to play Shakespearean characters to white audiences. At the end of his performances, he would sometimes sing this song, but not as it was normally done. Aldridge would perform it genuinely as a plea for freedom and abolitionist efforts. I can only imagine this was not well received by an all white audience.]]> 2019-08-31 20:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378894713 Dear White People caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378896289 This Netflix show is one of my favorites for its bold themes and stylistic storytelling. In the first season, there is a black-face party at the mostly white Ivy League, Winchester University. This scene is actually based off of actual black-face parties and costumes in Universities such as Yale and Mizzou. This show does a great job of showing us modern day minstrelsy and racism by connecting it to what is actually happening.]]> 2019-08-31 20:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378896289 "The Book of Mormon" Musical is Extremely Racist caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378897082 We discussed this in class briefly, saying that it definitely comes across offensively if the satirical context is not understood. While I do agree with that statement, reading all of the things said in this article seem very shocking to me without the context. I think an interesting perspective is the writer's "equal opportunity offensiveness", which I can tell is the central approach to this show. While I do not know if I agree with it, I do understand it.]]> 2019-08-31 20:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378897082 Blackface Scandal Divides the World of Opera caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378898491 I realized after coming across this article that I never think about blackface and racist issues in opera like I do with musical theatre. It really makes sense that opera has such a history of problematic issues because it is such an old art form. This specific example revolves around the starring singer in "Aida" refusing to do any sort of blackface, saying that although we should embrace the history of opera, it should also reflect the modern times that we live in. ]]> 2019-08-31 20:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378898491 Showboat- History and Significance caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378899267 I found this document about the history of Showboat on Scribd and I think it is so cool to see the intricate background of the first book musical, including all of the people who made it possible and the historical context of the time. The most fascinating part to me is learning about the two original movie adaptations in 1936 and 1951.]]> 2019-08-31 21:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/378899267 How Disney Saved Musicals for a New Generation caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379000017 Disney saved the musical in the midst of the 70's and 80's (commonly referred to as the Disney renaissance) through animated movie musicals. When the "film school generation" began creating, the demand for musicals decreased, even in the midst of occasional hits such as Grease. Disney took this as an opportunity to incorporate musicals into their movies. I think this is because they felt pressured to carry on the Disney legacy and also because they had nothing to lose. This influence has carried on and lasts even now.]]> 2019-09-01 21:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379000017 The Musical Impact of The Muppets caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379001272 I am obsessed with movie musicals because I think they are the most accessible way for the public at large to be exposed to theatre. According to this article, the song "I'm Going to Go Back There Someday" from the Muppet Show is included in the Great American Songbook along with classics from Gershwin and Porter. That definitely proves the impact of musical TV shows and movies.]]> 2019-09-01 21:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379001272 Jews and Musical Theater caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379001883 It was said in class that most of the original musical theatre composers and lyricists are Jewish. What I did not know is that they had such a strong connection to jazz and minstrelsy. This complicated history definitely muddles up the reputations of these revered composers.]]> 2019-09-01 21:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379001883 The Marriage of Figaro caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379005658 I am obsessed with this opera!!! This is the best free version I have found. It is a French production, but it has English subtitles. Since this show is so well known as an opera buff, it makes me wonder if it could possibly be stylistically altered to fit more of an opera seria style. It might not work well, but I think it would be an interesting interpretation of the characters.]]> 2019-09-01 22:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379005658 How H.M.S. Pinafore Got its Name caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379006840 We talked about the origin of the name in class, along with the meaning of the name Pinafore. However, I did not know that they originally intended to call it H.M.S Semaphore, which is a system of message signaling through flags and poles. The writers wanted it to rhyme in the song with the lyric "three cheers more", but they didn't think Semaphore was as funny as Pinafore.]]> 2019-09-01 22:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379006840 Blow, Gabriel, Blow from Anything Goes caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379146434 This is my favorite song in this show and Sutton Foster sings it fantastically. Anything Goes, one of the most famous jazz musicals, has a very rich history. This story involves a shipwreck and the way the characters react to it. This is ironic because the burning of the Morro Castle occurred before Anything Goes could go into rehearsal. I find it interesting how many shows there are about boats from this time, such as Show Boat. This shows the importance of boats for the working class. ]]> 2019-09-02 12:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379146434 Is Thoroughly Modern Millie Racist? caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379148909 Discussing the racism in The Book of Mormon made me wonder about the racist themes in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Francis Jue, who originated the role of Chinese henchman Bun Foo defends the show, saying that it isn't problematic because in the end, the Chinese men get what they want. Bun Foo and Ching Ho are a similar embodiment of the American Dream. Along with that, they also speak and sing in their own language. Jue makes an overarching statement that I really agree with: "any show you do can be racist if you do it racist".]]> 2019-09-02 12:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379148909 H.M.S Pinafore Reference in The Simpsons caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379150373 I stumbled across this episode randomly on TV today and it was so cool to see a comic opera reference in a mainstream TV show! My favorite part is how every song gets more elaborate and dramatic, as if Sideshow Bob has been fully prepared and waiting for someone to ask about H.M.S Pinafore so he could sing it.]]> 2019-09-02 13:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379150373 H.M.S Pinafore- Gilbert and Sullivan: The Next Generation caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379151459 This is a crossover production from MIT, blending Star Trek and H.M.S Pinafore. While I don't think it is masterfully done or ready for Broadway, I do think it is an interesting way to mix two completely different genres. This is one of the best ways to make something completely new with a different context of the plot. Theatre is so inspiring to me because above all, it is subjective and I can make whatever I want out of it. This show is living proof of that.]]> 2019-09-02 13:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379151459 When Characters in Musicals Transition From Speaking to Singing caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379152570 Besides this video being absolutely hilarious, it is pretty accurate as well. Examples of this phenomenon is in practically every musical. However, it makes me wonder if this exists in operas or operettas as well. I know that it did in the version of H.M.S Pinafore quite a bit. We discussed in class that not all operas are just singing, so I predict that this effect is in many shows.]]> 2019-09-02 13:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/379152570 Reimagining the American Hero caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381060976 GLOW is one of my all time favorite TV shows. In particular, my favorite episode "Mother of All Matches" (Season 2, Episode 4) discusses the pain involved with wrestler Tamme's character trope "Welfare Queen". GLOW depicts stereotypes such as these (an Indian girl playing a terrorist figure, a Chinese girl playing "Fortune Cookie"- more elaboration on their storylines in other episodes). I think the Welfare Queen trope portrayed in this show relates back to old tropes, such as the loud, sassy, hyper-sexualized black woman. ]]> 2019-09-06 18:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381060976 Why Are Memes of Black People Reacting So Popular Online? caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381080681 After being assigned the reflection of this topic in class, it has been on my mind quite a bit. I think one of the best points made in this article is that “It’s superfun to ‘play black’ when you know that you can instantly step back into being non-black, avoiding the stigma, danger and burdens of reduced social capital that real black people often endure, so while it may not be the stated intention of the folks who participate in digital blackface, it is anti-black racism that makes it possible for them.”]]> 2019-09-06 19:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381080681 Dear White People Season 3: Tyler Perry and Spike Lee caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381082897 WARNING: SPOILER ALERT!
We had a brief discussion on Tyler Perry's "Madea" movies and it made me think of this new season in which film major Sam White gets Jerry Skyler (a Tyler Perry parody) instead of her idol Cynthia Fray (a Spike Lee parody). Skyler's movies are looked down upon for portraying stereotypes of black people, whereas Fray's movies are praised for their stylistic nuances. My favorite part of this season is when Skyler says to Sam: "You can’t look down your nose at a tradition that was born in the black community (Skyler's work) when you’re out here emulating European artists (Fray)." I think this is a really interesting perspective.]]> 2019-09-06 19:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381082897 Zip Coon caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381087748 Tom Roush (a white man) posted this cover of this notoriously racist song 2 years ago. He says in the video and the description that he did it to "demonstrate how racial relations were in the United States in the pre-Civil War period". However, he also says that this song is on his album, meaning that he gets a profit off of singing this song, which I really do not agree. There is a very delicate line between educating the public on racism and actually being racist.]]> 2019-09-06 19:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381087748 Minstrel Show Female Impersonators caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381089751 This article shows some of the most infamous blackface female impersonators and the stereotypes of black women they would portray. I had not thought of women characters in blackface nearly as much as I did with men, but I find it unsurprising that blackface was always white men (even though we discussed how women did still have a role in blackface). ]]> 2019-09-06 19:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381089751 Song of the South caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381358213 Disney has decided not to add this movie to their new streaming subscription service, and for good reason. This article goes into the racist influences of Song of the South, including the song "Zip-Ah-Dee Doo Dah" and its reference to "The Birth of a Nation". I think the obvious reference to racist stereotypes from this time in history is dangerous when applied to modern day, but it also serves as proof that not much has changed.]]> 2019-09-08 20:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381358213 Racism in Kid's Franchise "Noddy" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381364994 The original Noddy features the Golliwogs, who are blackface stereotypes of lazy, villainous men who steal, lie, and bully Noddy and the other white characters in the town. Even in children's content, these kind of problematic tropes were rampant. The author's family decided to eliminate these characters in the new versions- not because they felt bad about it, but because they did not want to deal with the controversy. ]]> 2019-09-08 21:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381364994 Can't Escape Stephen Foster caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381366273 The notorious father of American music, Stephen Foster, is much more problematic than I originally thought. For example, this article exposes the second verse of "Oh, Susanna", a song that apparently is about a freed slave. This song is much more racist than I thought. Another one is the song "My Old Kentucky Home", in which a slave discusses his love for the plantation. ]]> 2019-09-08 22:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381366273 Al Capp and "Lil' Abner" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381371864 Listening to the Arkansas state song made me think of the Arkansas musical, "Lil' Abner" based off of Capp's comics- and its complicated origination. Comic writer Al Capp was very confusing because he did many notably good things but still had main characters such as "Mammy" and "Pappy", which highlighted sexist jokes about gender roles for women. I just think every piece of content has a dark side to it and it is our job to find the dark side. ]]> 2019-09-08 22:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/381371864 Gullah Culture: Then & Now caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382414684 This informational website on South Carolina (an area where Gullah culture is prominent)discusses the history of Gullah culture and the way it is still alive today. I had no idea that this culture was appropriated by tourists. For example, sweetgrass braided baskets used traditionally for carrying crops now are used in homes of tourists as decoration.]]> 2019-09-10 20:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382414684 "Mammy Dearest" from A Different World caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382417374 This is a clip of my favorite episode of A Different World (season 5, episode 11). This episode revolves around Kim, who is forced to portray the stereotype "Mammy" in an art exhibit. She grapples with stereotypes that are still rampant today and were clearly rampant many decades ago, such as the sassy, matronly black woman.]]> 2019-09-10 20:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382417374 Bernstein Discusses "The Black Crook" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382419827 Legendary composer, Leonard Bernstein, talks about the spectacle production "The Black Crook" and it is super interesting. As we learned in class, this show was 5 1/2 hours long, but according to this video, no one left because they were so fascinated by the spectacle (and by the beauty of the ballerinas) that the "dull" score didn't even matter. ]]> 2019-09-10 21:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382419827 "A Hundred Years Ago" from Evangeline caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382422784 This is a modern interpretation of a song from Edward E. Rice's 1874 burlesque show "Evangeline". I think this performance is characteristic of this show, because the soloist is a woman in a trouser role and the usage of the unicycles seems a bit satirical.]]> 2019-09-10 21:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382422784 Ernest Hogan caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382425330 This is described by the person playing the record as a "midi file transferred to a black wax recording blank". This is likely how the song "All C***s Look Alike To Me" sounded in 1895 when it came out (although there are no lyrics in this particular recording).]]> 2019-09-10 21:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382425330 Blue Book Gallery caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382427493 This is a collection of pages from blue books throughout Storyville in New Orleans. I find it interesting the way these women are advertised, showing pictures of their boudoirs, describing their jewels and wardrobes, and explaining their ethnic descent as ways to get work. I imagine that my role in Newsies as a "Bowery Beauty" perhaps lived a similar lifestyle to the women in these blue books.]]> 2019-09-10 21:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382427493 The Black Crook is Headed Back to NY caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382498215 The famous musical The Black Crook was performed in the Off Broadway Abron Arts Center in 2016 as a celebration of the 150 year anniversary of the show. The goal of this production was to take the notoriously huge show and put it in a minimalist space with a cast of only 8 people while maintaining the spectacular aspect of the show itself for the modern audience. I wish I knew this was happening! I would have loved to see it. ]]> 2019-09-11 02:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382498215 The Cakewalk caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382503276 I find it so fascinating to actually see how these dances were popularized. It is very clear that this dance form was inspired by European dancing (due to the rigid and traditional movements that were originally made fun of by black people). Some of these clips look like white people in blackface, but not all of them, which complicates the distinction between black people making fun of white dances and white people appropriating their mockery. ]]> 2019-09-11 03:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382503276 A Visit to Storyville caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382507668 Also known as the New Orleans "red light district" or "vice district", this area was popular mainly because it was a port city, therefore the customers were mostly made up of sailors and soldiers. There was a law made in response to this restricting military bases within 5 miles of a vice district, which led to Storyville's demise in 1917. I did not quite realize the political significance of Storyville. ]]> 2019-09-11 03:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382507668 "Mr. Bones" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382513747 Paul Theroux wrote an incredibly well written narrative on his white father's blackface persona as "Mr. Bones". The way it impacted him and his family is poignant and painful, especially because his father was not alone. He had many friends who made up the minstrel shows he did, including the common minstrelsy stereotypes such as "Mr. Interlocuter" and "Mr. Tambo". ]]> 2019-09-11 04:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382513747 Minstrelsy in Colleges and Politics caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382515550 This entire article is filled with information I did not know, but what really stands out to me (but doesn't surprise me) is that President Woodrow Wilson celebrated his success at the Paris Peace Conference by seeing a minstrel show with a blackface drag queen as common stereotype "Mammy". Minstrelsy has been so popular in the political sphere that there was a "Minstrel to Presidents".]]> 2019-09-11 04:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382515550 "After the Ball" by Rebecca Baxter caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382699511 I had no idea that this song was the first piece of sheet music to sell 2 million copies in the first year. I think this song does a great job of contextualizing "Showboat", especially now since this is definitely a period piece to us. ]]> 2019-09-11 13:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382699511 A Trip To Chinatown caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382703851 This is an old advertisement for Charles Hoyt's 1891 farce "A Trip To Chinatown". It says twice that the "curtain rises at 8:30 sharp". It also says that carriages would arrive at 10:50, since there was no subway at this time. This immediately gives historical context, as it is clear that there was no subway system in New York at this time.]]> 2019-09-11 13:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382703851 A Short History of Opera's Trouser Roles caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382709886 Although the Royal Opera House only discusses trouser roles in opera in this article, I can see the transference from trouser roles in opera to musical theatre here. For example, the trouser roles used in burlesque shows and operas still remain in musicals such as "The Mystery of Edwin Drood". ]]> 2019-09-11 13:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382709886 "Cakewalk On the Beach" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382716050 This is found footage from the film "Cakewalk On the Beach" which was filmed in Coney Island. There are tons of white people in blackface in these clips. The sheer amount of people participating in this dance proves how popular the cakewalk was for white people to do (even though they did not realize black people were originally doing it to make fun of them).]]> 2019-09-11 14:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382716050 The Dances of the Ragtime Era caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382718834 The song that is played in this video is "Chasing the Chickens" by Abe Olman, which is regarded today as one of the great ragtime songs. I find the nature of some of these dances to be very interesting, such as the castle walk, created by Irene and Vernon Castle. I wonder if the castle walk originated from the cake walk, since the two dances look kind of similar.]]> 2019-09-11 14:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/382718834 The Scottsboro Boys caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/383355926 This Kander and Ebb musical is based on a true story, which I was not aware of. While the musical was being developed, it was called "Minstrel Show" instead of "The Scottsboro Boys". This musical feels particularly relevant in modern times, as racism is still very much alive. One thing I was not surprised by was the great amounts of dissent and protest this musical received.]]> 2019-09-12 15:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/383355926 Laura Keene caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/383363436 While we talked in class about Laura Keene being at Lincoln's assassination, I was unaware that she was close enough to him to have his blood stained all over her dress. She asked the doctor if she could help Lincoln by washing the blood off of his head and comforting him. What I do not like about this story is, as said in the article, "one of the greatest women ever connected with the American stage, Keene would be more closely identified with Lincoln’s assassination than anything she ever did in her profession".


]]> 2019-09-12 16:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/383363436 Adah Isaacs Menken caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/383368213 This woman is SO COOL to me! My favorite thing about her is that she aspired to be a "serious poet" above everything else. I also did not know that she was Jewish. Menken was the ultimate BAD BITCH: she smoked in public and was likely the first American woman to cut her hair really short to her head. She was an activist, writer and a performer, which is exactly what I want to be.]]> 2019-09-12 16:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/383368213 Infelix by Adah Isaacs Menken caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/383378002 As someone who has been writing poetry (some good, some not) for many years, it is so cool to read from such an interesting woman. She is often described as a poet who cannot write, but I think this poem, "Infelix" (a latin word for miserable or unlucky) is beautiful and poignant.]]> 2019-09-12 16:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/383378002 Lydia Thompson, the "Father of All Drag Kings"? caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/383381290 This article provides a really great timeline of Lydia Thompson's life and achievements. Thompson was known for her extravagant and sensual performance style, but she also did quite a bit of cross dressing, which is so cool! I also love how her mother was "a Quaker lady who was fond of the stage", because that kind of paradox seems to highlight Thompson's life, since she often plays with these stereotypical dualities.]]> 2019-09-12 16:37:20 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/383381290 Laura Keene's Theatre Opening Night caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384126479 This is an archived review of Laura Keene's "The Seven Sisters" from September 24th, 1861. The fact that this was published in such a notorious paper proves her reach over her community. Keene describes her work as an "incomprehensible mass of dramatic nonsense", which I think is so funny and interesting.]]> 2019-09-14 15:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384126479 In Dahomey caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384128262 In 1999, the first musical to star black actors in a legit New York theatre was revived. I think that is so cool because it gave the chance to add about 90 years more of sociopolitical experience into the book and score while still maintaining the legacy of the original.]]> 2019-09-14 15:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384128262 The National Theater's Third Floor Balcony Was Basically A Brothel caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384131398 What is so interesting about this to me is that even in the "third tier", there was a distinction between low and high class prostitutes. Lower class prostitutes of the third tier typically had their own entrance so the upper class people didn't have to see them. Higher class prostitutes sat anywhere in the theater and met with people through pre-arranged appointments.]]> 2019-09-14 15:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384131398 Bert Williams caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384132506 This is a run through of Bert Williams' life and accomplishments. He wrote a song called "Nobody" which was sung by Nina Simone and Johnny Cash later on. One thing that seems related to the idea of "double consciousness" is the love Bert received onstage compared to the prejudice he experienced in his real life. This contrast was really hard for him, and for good reason.]]> 2019-09-14 15:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384132506 White Chicks: The Evolution of Whiteface caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384133815 I thought about this movie a lot during last class after discussing Ernest Hogan's "The Oyster Man". I think whiteface is complicated, but as the writer from this article said, "Is whiteface funnier than blackface? It’s certainly got the historical advantage". ]]> 2019-09-14 15:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384133815 The Pan-African Flag caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384394052 Marcus Garvey created this flag in 1920 at a convention in New York. I think it is so cool that this flag still survives, especially emphasized in times of great strife or great victory. I think this is because the flag brings forth a sense of solidarity. Michael Hanchard explains this very concisely, saying that "in a moment of clear tragedy and senseless violence ... the need for common cause, becomes a battle cry of sorts".]]> 2019-09-15 23:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384394052 Ernest Hogan and Bowling Green, Kentucky caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384395294 I think the most interesting part of this article is the fact that Ernest Hogan requested his favorite ragtime songs at his funeral instead of traditional dirges. Hogan truly was an innovative musician and I think he definitely deserves the celebrations and historical markers of his work, both in his hometown of Bowling Green, but throughout America. ]]> 2019-09-15 23:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384395294 Forgotten Manuscript: A Trip to C**ntown caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384396863 This is a brief elaboration on Bob Cole's production, including a small part of the script. I think this is one of the most fascinating things I have found for my padlet so far since it is right out of history! Many characters are introduced in this scene, so I assume it is near the beginning. Many popular songs are mentioned as well, such as "My Kentucky Home", "Suanee River", and "Old Black Joe".]]> 2019-09-15 23:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384396863 Bob Cole as Willie Wayside caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384398089 This is a poster of Bob Cole as whiteface character Willie Wayside, described often as a hobo with a big red beard. I can imagine that because there were drawings and advertisements about this character, that it was pretty popular. I also imagine that white people felt offended by it. ]]> 2019-09-15 23:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384398089 Mountain Dew and Busta Rhymes caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384398951 I found this while reading the summary of a book (that I would love to read if I could find it for free) called "Whiting Up: Whiteface Minstrels and Stage Europeans in African American Performance" by Marvin McAllister. Busta Rhymes plays a cop in whiteface for a  Mountain Dew advertisement in the late 90's. I think this is interesting because the "white" man is portrayed as the villain in the ad, chasing Busta Rhymes. Although this ad might not have been perceived as a deeper piece of content, I think this message was definitely purposeful.]]> 2019-09-15 23:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384398951 Bob Cole’s “Colored Man’s Declaration of Independence” caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384415197 This is an abstract to an essay (that I am trying to find for free) about the relevance of Bob Cole's "Colored Man's Declaration of Independence" in modern society. I think Professor Paula Marie Seniors does a good job of contextualizing this issue, especially through her examples. The 2016 revival of "Shuffle Along" is a modern reason why Bob Cole's efforts are still important: the show closed with few performances despite its critical acclaim and Adrienne Warren's Tony nomination.]]> 2019-09-16 01:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384415197 "Mr. Cellophane" vs. "Nobody" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384416946 Although this is not the best quality source, I agree with the writer's ideas on the parallels between these songs and their historical significance. I had no idea these similarities were as intentional on Kander and Ebb's part. They even had Amos wear a similar costume to Bert Williams when he sang "Nobody". Kander and Ebb were clearly trying to make a statement with this reference and it seems as if the audience at the time was rather aware of it, which attests to the notoriety of Bert Williams.]]> 2019-09-16 01:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384416946 Blackface Origins in Clowning caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384421008 I was thinking about the connection between Bob Cole and Charlie Chaplin because Cole inspired Chaplin's whiteface. This made me wonder about why clowns so famously wear whiteface makeup. While blackface clowns also exist, what I find interesting about whiteface clowns is that they are the ones who are typically in charge and instigate the pranks, whereas blackface clowns are based in minstrelsy and are directly modeled after slaves.]]> 2019-09-16 01:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384421008 Aunt Jemima: Chicago World Fair caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384424520 Out of the many things invented during the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair, Aunt Jemima is one of the most harmful ones by far. Although this stereotype was not new at the time, putting a face to the personality adds fuel to the fire. This page from an article published in March of 1921 describes Aunt Jemima as a "sensation", which shows that the public loved the trope regardless of the racism behind it.]]> 2019-09-16 02:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384424520 Lydia Thompson and the British Blondes caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384427657 This video is a collage of very rare photos of Lydia Thompson and her troupe, the British Blondes. I love how close they all seem to be in these photos. I think that really shows how these women felt safe and autonomous around Thompson. My personal favorites include the ones where Thompson is dressed in a more androgynous costume and the advertisements from her shows.]]> 2019-09-16 02:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384427657 The African American Flag caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384604842 Renowned artist David Hammons designed this American flag based off of the traditional American flag and the Pan-African flag created by Marcus Garvey in 1920. I think this is great because it gives a flag to a specific ethnicity in a way that is meaningful and symbolic. The making of this flag was also triggered by the 1965 Watts Riots in Los Angeles. I really like the commentary on this flag in this article, saying that this flag means to say that "being black and American are the same thing".]]> 2019-09-16 12:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384604842 The Day La Guardia Killed Burlesque caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384619680 Morton Minsky of the Minsky Brothers burlesque fame explains his perspective on La Guardia's burlesque ban. He says that he thinks La Guardia denied burlesque theaters to renew their licenses because he wanted to make a big political statement to secure voters for the next term rather than acting on any sort of moral ideology.]]> 2019-09-16 12:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384619680 Cindy Sherman and Ada Isaacs Menken caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384626733 On the powerpoint in class, Ada Isaacs Menken was described as "the original Cindy Sherman". This really excited me because Cindy Sherman is one of my all time favorite artists! I totally see why this comparison works, since Ada changed her appearance constantly, going from girly to butch and everything in between. Back then, I imagine that would be quite an artistic statement, just how Cindy Sherman's altered appearance in this photo is now.]]> 2019-09-16 12:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384626733 Ada Isaacs Menken: The Original Naked Lady caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384630072 I am endlessly amazed by this woman and I fucking LOVE reading about her! This article discusses what it means in a social and political context to be publicly nude, as well as the impact the stardom from this kind of performance can have on people. Ada was clearly the first to do this, but definitely not the last, as she is compared to Betty Gable and Marilyn Monroe. These women all served as sex symbols during American crises, which is not an easy job to have. As said in the article, "her life was a meteor that flamed and burned out. Ada foretold those chosen to follow in her dangerous path".]]> 2019-09-16 13:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384630072 Burlesque in Newsies https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384787285 Over the summer, I played a Bowery Beauty and Medda Larkin’s understudy in Newsies. Discussing burlesque in class made me think of the burlesque we did in this show. The difference is that Newsies seemed to fall more on the sexualized side of entertainment instead of satire. This is a costume sketch of what the Bowery Beauties typically look like. Although carte de visites are in black and white, these costumes look relatively accurate (though I assume these are more glamorized for the modern audience).]]> 2019-09-16 16:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/384787285 Women in Vaudeville caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/389722870 Lindsay Benner started a female centric vaudeville show in Los Angeles that showcased talented female comedians, circus performers, and other artists of all sorts. This show opened in 2017, which is really cool because it shows how an older form of entertainment such as vaudeville can still be popular and relevant today. ]]> 2019-09-25 20:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/389722870 Carte De Visite caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/389725938 This is a carte de visite of a burlesque performer named Azara. She is wearing a nude sort of bodysuit with pantyhose, which seems similar to what Lydia Thompson's British Blondes were wearing in their shows in order to create an illusion of nudity. One thing this photo makes me wonder is: when did being curvy stop being the standard for women (the 20's I assume?) and why? If these women were considered to be so beautiful during the turn of the century, then why did they stop being perceived this way?]]> 2019-09-25 20:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/389725938 The Mighty Sandow in Vaudeville caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/389728785 This is yet another photo of what I assume to be the Mighty Sandow's Vaudeville show. Since he got his start from the Ziegfeld Follies, it makes sense that he would be so famous years after, but I am still surprised to see his popularity in all of these photos. Also, this is unrelated, but check out the minstrel-esque character in the back of this promotional photo.]]> 2019-09-25 20:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/389728785 Kay Swift caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390238523 This is a biography of Kay Swift, one of the only successful women to work in Tin Pan Alley during its prime. It also gives some suggested songs to listen to that she helped write, such as "Fine and Dandy", which is my favorite song sung by Barbara Streisand! I had no idea who Kay Swift was, but she wrote so many notable songs. ]]> 2019-09-26 18:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390238523 Fire In My Mouth caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390241815 Julia Wolfe composed music for an oratorio called Fire In My Mouth based off of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. She cast 146 women for this production because it is the same amount of people who died in the fire. The piece also closes with a recitation of every single person who died. ]]> 2019-09-26 18:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390241815 Save Tin Pan Alley caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390246062 In 2017, "Save Tin Pan Alley Day" was created on October 22nd on 28th Street, where the city met together to advocate for the preservation of Tin Pan Alley. Unfortunately, this is still an issue today, which makes me wonder if "Save Tin Pan Alley Day" is still around.]]> 2019-09-26 18:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390246062 The Grizzly Bear caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390251770 Today in tap, Michelle mentioned social dances such as the Foxtrot and the Grizzly Bear, which I thought was cool because this class and tap class have lined up perfectly! The Grizzly Bear was named after dancing bears, I assume originated from the "dumb act" from vaudeville shows where animals commonly danced. This video shows some rich people doing the Grizzly Bear.]]> 2019-09-26 19:05:57 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390251770 The Cherry Sisters caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390254499 In this Drunk History clip, the iconic Jenny Slate discusses the Cherry Sisters, who I think are SO INTERESTING. I find it so funny that they made a song called "Corn Juice" for one of their morality plays. I wonder if the Cherry Sisters were used as the Haircut Act of vaudeville shows.]]> 2019-09-26 19:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390254499 The Cherry Sisters: Worst Act Ever? caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390598536 This NPR article gives a more in depth history of the Cherry Sisters. There is a debate if these sisters are "comedic geniuses, committed to the bit" or just plain bad performers. There are so many reviews of their shows in this article and I love how aggressively mean they are. This act reminds me of shows like The Play That Goes Wrong, where it is bad on purpose in a way that is entertaining and funny.]]> 2019-09-27 15:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390598536 The Cherry Sisters (again) caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390605013 I fucking love these women!! This article has many interesting facts about the Cherry Sisters. For example, the act of throwing vegetables at a bad performer is speculated to have been popularized because of the Cherry Sisters. Willie Hammerstein even booked their act for the Olympia Music Hall, saying that "I’ve been putting on the best talent and it hasn’t gone over. I’m going to try the worst.” They also were booked at the Victoria theatre. ]]> 2019-09-27 15:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390605013 Cherry vs. Des Moines Leader caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390613396 This court case was mentioned briefly in an article I posted, but this video goes in depth. The Cherry Sisters sued the Des Moines Leader for their negative review of their show. They even performed in court to prove them wrong! That takes guts and I love the Cherry sisters for it. What is interesting about this is that it set the precedent for free speech and freedom of the press in newspapers and media. Also, Effie Cherry ran for mayor after this, which is so cool. ]]> 2019-09-27 15:35:05 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390613396 The Cherry Sisters: Revisited caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390618166 In 2010, the Actors Theatre of Louisville put on an original show about the lives and performances of the Cherry Sisters. I think this is so cool! The trailer for the show looks like it kept the charm of the Cherry Sisters without being too praiseful or mean about them, which I appreciate. I think these women would make such an interesting show!]]> 2019-09-27 15:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390618166 Give My Regards to Broadway- James Cagney caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390624023 James Cagney sings "Give My Regards to Broadway" in a very speech like way, which makes sense because George M. Cohan popularized this style of singing, which soon afterwards became the ideal style of American singing. Also, James Cagney is incredibly talented and I love watching him perform.]]> 2019-09-27 15:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390624023 "They Didn't Believe Me" / The Girl From Utah caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390628829 This song, written by Jerome Kern, was incredibly popular and served as Jerome Kern's big break. This video shows the original recording of this song (sung by Grace Kerns and Reed Miller) as well as the original sheet music. ]]> 2019-09-27 16:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390628829 Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390634646 This article discusses the vaudevillian origins of Chicago, including the vaudeville stars that various songs and characters are based off of. For example, the character Velma is based off of Texas Guinan. Velma even uses Guinan's famous line, "hello, suckers!". Other famous references in this musical include Ted Lewis, Bert Williams, Julian Eltinge, and Sophie Tucker.]]> 2019-09-27 16:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390634646 Remember That We Suffered caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390640138 This song is from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (MY FAVORITE SHOW EVER) and it made me think of the stereotypes of Jewish people in theatre that we discussed in class. In this instance, Tovah Feldshuh and Patti Lupone (two ICONS) sing in a "minor key" to signify a Jewish origin, and also to elaborate on Jewish stereotypes (but it is funny because they are actually Jewish). ]]> 2019-09-27 16:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390640138 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody / Three Little Maids from School caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390643582 This has been discussed in class already, but I wanted to put it on here because this was my favorite show when I was little and I completely disregarded this scene in which white people are dressed up as geishas for a famous TV show seen by children all over the world. I did not understand what this scene truly meant when I was younger, but I do now. It is this kind of show that engrains racist ideologies into our heads at young ages.]]> 2019-09-27 16:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390643582 Three Little Maids from School / The Princess Diaries 2 caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390647183 This is the scene that immediately came to my mind when I heard this song on the listening quiz, since I watch this movie embarrassingly often. I think this is a better way to use this song than the way it was used in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody because it contrasts the proper girlishness of the song with Mia's clumsy awkwardness. It also uses the fan, which could be used in the Mikado. Also, whiteface geisha costumes aren't happening here, which is always better.]]> 2019-09-27 16:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390647183 8 Odd Acts of the Vaudeville Era caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390655592 Articles such as this one show the connection between vaudeville and freak show acts. For example, Frank "Cannonball" Richards was a vaudeville performer that I could definitely picture in a freak show. A lot of these vaudeville acts seem to be dumb acts, especially the ones with animal tricks. ]]> 2019-09-27 16:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390655592 Tony Pastor: The Father of Vaudeville caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390660883 This is a really in depth article about the history of Tony Pastor. One interesting thing about his lifetime is his connection to P.T. Barnum. He worked as a performer in Barnum's museum as a black-faced "child prodigy". This led him to be a ringleader in the circus, which helped him get his start. I don't like that he got famous from blackface origins, but it doesn't surprise me. ]]> 2019-09-27 16:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390660883 German Vaudeville Duo caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390689135 There is a debate in the comments over whether this is Weber and Fields, Kolb and Dill, or just some other Dutch comedy vaudeville duo. Regardless of these details, this duo looks a lot like the tropes shown in Weber and Fields' comedy shows. For example, there is a tall and skinny man and a short and stout man. They act on the stereotypical German tropes and the comedy is clean and family friendly]]> 2019-09-27 17:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390689135 The Evolution of Social Dancing in the U.S.A caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390709998 This video is especially helpful in regards to the curriculum of our class beginning at the 2:47 mark. This part begins at the cakewalk and shows the Foxtrot as well, which I was very curious to find out what that looked like.]]> 2019-09-27 18:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390709998 Watch Your Step caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390712818 Irving Berlin's musical Watch Your Step got a concert revival in 2001. I find it interesting that the director of this revival has been on a mission to revive "neglected musicals". Considering the history of Watch Your Step being the first musical with a score written only by one person (Irving Berlin), this musical definitely does seem neglected. ]]> 2019-09-27 18:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390712818 How Jewish Artists Built Broadway caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390770623 This article is incredibly fascinating to me because I am very interested in the Jewish influence of American musical theatre. This quote sums up the entire sentiment expertly: "Whether or not a census of racial identities on Broadway is necessary or helpful, it was Jewish songwriters who – from Showboat through Fiddler on the Roof and Cabaret to Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Assassins – introduced the subjects of genocide, bigotry, social division and murder to an art form prone to populist confections".]]> 2019-09-27 21:25:44 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390770623 Saluting The Women of Tin Pan Alley caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390771469 This is an announcement for a presentation of “Yours for a Song: The Women of Tin Pan Alley” on KCET, which I had a very hard time accessing. Despite these difficulties, it is awesome that things like this air on TV that celebrate cool women like Dorothy Fields, Kay Swift, Dana Suesse, and Ann Ronnell.]]> 2019-09-27 21:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390771469 Weber and Fields, "Tell Us, Pretty Lady" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390772280 This is a clip of Weber and Fields' burlesque show, Sextette from Florodora. This song is humorous and family friendly, which is perfect for the audience of Weber and Fields, since this takes place during the time where burlesque was being performed for a new audience of families. ]]> 2019-09-27 21:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390772280 Tedi Thurman's Interview About Fire Island and Peggy Fears caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390773084 In this video, you actually get to see Tedi Thurman (Peggy Fears' lover) talk about her experiences with Peggy Fears! I love the funny stories she tells about Peggy and the life they lived together. ]]> 2019-09-27 21:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390773084 Peggy Fears caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390773714 I LOVE THIS WOMAN! She is so cool! This is footage of Peggy Fears showing off new clothing for Paris fashion lines. I think the fact that Peggy Fears had the opportunity to be asked to model in the first place proves that she was hugely popular, especially during her time as a Ziegfeld Follies girl.]]> 2019-09-27 21:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390773714 The Cherry Sisters caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390788613 In 2017, the two forgotten Cherry Sisters, Lizzie and Ella, were given marked graves at a ceremony held in their honor. I wish they had gotten marked graves in the first place because they are an important part of the history of vaudeville. No matter if they were liked, they were notable and definitely had a fascinating career. ]]> 2019-09-27 23:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390788613 Kay Swift caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390790135 This newspaper article shows that Kay Swift had quite a hard time balancing the expectations of society at the time when she was creating music. I think the world probably had a hard time with her being both a mother and a creator, so they tried to put her in a box.]]> 2019-09-27 23:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390790135 Yiddish Theatre In New York https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390796921 One thing I love about this article is the way the concept of audience participation is explained. I think it’s so cool that the audience felt so comfortable to laugh and cry and yell as much as they wanted to. Of course we have a very different viewpoint on this laid back form of audience member etiquette nowadays, but I think the Yiddish theatre was so popular because people felt free to be themselves while watching the shows. ]]> 2019-09-28 00:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390796921 Tin Pan Alley at the Quality Hill Playhouse caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390800697 This year, the Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City, Missouri is putting on Tin Pan Alley, a revue including a bunch of famous songs written and created by composers in Tin Pan Alley, such as Fats Waller and Dorothy Fields. I wonder if this theatre is doing this for the annual "Save Tin Pan Alley Day" in New York City because that would be the perfect cause for this theatre to support.]]> 2019-09-28 01:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390800697 A Complete Gentile's Guide to Yiddish Vaudeville caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390893362 My favorite part of this article is the explanation of the haircut act. It got it's name because the performer would only see the back of the audience's heads during this act. Also , Shane Bertram Baker hypnotizes a rubber chicken during his haircut act, which is always fun. ]]> 2019-09-28 17:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390893362 The History of Broadway Theatre caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390894637 This article is a great resource to review over the things we have already learned in class, all the way up to the 1920's. I assume this article will touch on things we will be discussing in class within the next few days. ]]> 2019-09-28 17:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390894637 Naughty Marietta caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390897378 I had no idea this show was also turned into a movie! That is so cool! I bet it was really popular because of this movie, which I assume was made because of popular demand by the public. Also, I like how the book and lyrics of this show were written by a woman (Rida Johnson Young). That is really cool, especially because this show was very successful. ]]> 2019-09-28 18:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390897378 Tony Pastor's Theatre caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390930202 This is a promotional sign for Tony Pastor's Theatre. I find the list of acts and performers to be very interesting because a lot of them are family acts or duos. I imagine vaudeville impresarios such as Tony Pastor really popularized the idea of duos like this, along with famous duos such as Weber and Fields. ]]> 2019-09-28 23:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390930202 The Pie Rats of Penn Yan caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390931731 The famous Lillian Russell got her start in this parody of The Pirates of Penzance. I love this so fucking much and I really want to put this show on here!!! This show ran from 1879 to 1881. This article even has excerpts of the script and the songs, which I love because I think this show would be impossible to find the script for otherwise. I think this show is really where burlesque was at its comic prime.]]> 2019-09-28 23:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390931731 The Pie Rats of Penn Yan caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390932762 This is a newspaper clip from page 4 of The Sun talking about The Pie Rats of Penn Yan. I love how this play is so closely associated with Tony Pastor. I wonder if he was the first one to put this show on. Unfortunately, I am struggling to find much information on this amazing  parody show, but I really want to find more about it.]]> 2019-09-28 23:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/390932762 Interview with Oscar Andrew Hammerstein III caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391011080 When asked about Willie Hammerstein and his resistance to working in the theatre in this interview, Oscar Andrew Hammerstein III says "Opera came before family ties, for the “old man” Oscar the first basically sold his son Willy’s rights (to an exclusivity deal with those vile vaude monopolists Keith & Albee) out from under him. It crippled the booking advantage the Victoria Vaudeville house had enjoyed for over a decade and it figuratively and literally killed Willy. He didn’t really like ‘the biz’ to begin with, but he liked being a sacrificed pawn in Oscar’s opera game even less. Put another way, had Willy lived and Arthur died, Oscar the 2nd probably would have ended up on the Supreme Court". Also, he says that his grandfather had incredibly liberal viewpoints, to the extent that the FBI built a huge file on him and his "communist" beliefs.]]> 2019-09-29 13:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391011080 Juba Dancing caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391012434 Juba dancing, also known as  Hamboning, was originally called Pattin' Juba. Popular steps in Juba dancing include "the Jubal Jew," "Yaller Cat," "Pigeon Wing" and "Blow That Candle Out." This dance was a crucial addition to what would later be called tap dancing, along with Irish step dancing.

]]> 2019-09-29 14:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391012434 The Five Points Gangs That Ruled 19th Century New York caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391014021 This article discusses the gangs in the Five Points and it is WILD. There are also a ton of interesting pictures in this article, which bring the poverty of the Five Points to life. I find it interesting how most of these gangs were made up entirely of Irish men, such as the Gopher Gang, the Dead Rabbits and the Montgomery Guards. I imagine that for these immigrants, it felt like a good idea to be in these gangs to have a sort of security and even maybe friendship. In a place as dangerous as the Five Points, it is good to have people to identify with and defend each other (even though gangs are obviously dangerous).]]> 2019-09-29 14:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391014021 How the Other Half Lives / Thoroughly Modern Millie caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391016085 This song is definitely based off of the book How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis. I think this is a perfect reference for Thoroughly Modern Millie to make because this book would have just come out years before and was probably still pretty popular by this time.
Also, Colleen Ballinger is in this video and that makes me happy. ]]> 2019-09-29 14:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391016085 A Beginner's Guide to the History of the West End caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391017043 Talking so frequently in class about the birth of Broadway in America that I began to grow curious about the birth of the West End in London. It is so cool that the West End began its start in 1663 with the founding of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Apparently, this theatre was frequented by King Charles II's mistress, Nell Gwynn and is now currently owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber. ]]> 2019-09-29 14:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391017043 The Birth of A Nation (2016) caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391018202 For some reason, The 1915 film The Birth of A Nation was mentioned in an interview with the iconic Ashley Tisdale on the Late Show with James Corden. That made me want to look up the original film more, which is where I found this 2016 adaptation. I really don't know how to feel about this movie. It seems like the goal of this movie was to remake history in a more productive and accurate way, but according to reviews, the film did not actually reach its goal. This makes me want to watch this movie and see for myself.]]> 2019-09-29 14:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391018202 Mulberry Bend caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391019659 This is a gallery of photos of Mulberry Bend in the Five Points during the late 1800s- the early 1900s. While there are a few random photos in this collection, most of the photos are very informative and show a different time period very clearly. My favorite photos in this collection are the ones of children. When you think of the Five Points, you do not think of raising children there, but they definitely did. I cannot imagine how hard it would be to grow up in the Five Points. These photos shed light on that experience. ]]> 2019-09-29 15:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391019659 What Musicals and Comedy Owe to Harrigan and Hart caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391020630 This article explains the legacy and history of Harrigan and Hart. My favorite part of this article is what Harrigan said about his legacy- ''I have sought above all,'' he wrote, ''to make all my plays like pages from actual life. I have depicted some painful types, I am well aware, and some have been shockingly realistic. . . . My slum and beggar types, my tramps, are not the burlesque caricatures that appeal to the mirth of spectators by absurd and implausible exaggeration. . . . I examine the general effect of every character with the closest scrutiny.'']]> 2019-09-29 15:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391020630 Harrigan n' Hart on Broadway caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391021530 This musical played on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre in 1985. This show celebrates the legacy of musical comedy duo Harrigan and Hart. It won a Tony Award for the best book of a musical and two Drama Desk Awards, both for Outstanding Actor in A Musical (Mark Hamill and Harry Groener).]]> 2019-09-29 15:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391021530 Gays and Musicals: How Long Has This Been Going On? caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391022516 This article discusses the gay origins of American theatre. This history can be kind of complicated to find because of the dissent of the public towards gay people, especially during the earlier years of theatre. However, there seem to be influences that we can still see today, such as Hart from the musical comedy duo Harrigan and Hart. Also, the first openly gay character in a play was Reginald Bunthorne in Patience (1881), which was written by Gilbert and Sullivan. They were totally aware of Bunthorne's sexuality as well, which is SO COOL because this didn't happen again until La Cage Aux Folles.]]> 2019-09-29 15:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391022516 How Gilbert and Sullivan Begat the Oscar Wilde Persona caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391023903 According to this article, Oscar Wilde was the poster child and inspiration for the character Reginald Bunthorne from Patience. This makes a lot of sense to me, especially because people knew of Oscar Wilde, so the character Reginald Bunthorne elicited quite a large reaction regardless of the hate or praise it could have received. Also, I think this idea of basing this character off of Oscar Wilde could maybe allow the character to become more of a "jumbled-up and generalized stereotype that had been popularized primarily through the middlebrow, journalistic reaction against it" as said in the article.]]> 2019-09-29 15:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391023903 Harrigan n' Hart caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391025236 This is incredibly rare footage of the 1985 production of Harrigan n' Hart written by Michael Stewart and Max Showalter. This musical looks really cool! I would love to see it someday. I wonder if anyone is still doing it or if anyone could even get the rights to it. I think the most interesting part is the elaboration on Hart's potential feelings for Harrigan. I think that just serves as proof that gay people have literally been here forever and this is absolutely nothing new.]]> 2019-09-29 15:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/391025236 The Green Book: The Black Travelers' Guide to Jim Crow America caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392818769 I had no idea this was a thing until today and I think it is so interesting. I originally thought this would be an underground book that was locally published by some sort of grassroots organization, but it actually was sold in public places such as gas stations. This book sold over 15,000 copies per year, although most white people had no idea at the time. That is so crazy! How would you not notice? I am really glad this book was a resource, but it deeply saddens me that people didn't feel safe enough to exist without it. ]]> 2019-10-03 03:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392818769 Harrison, Arkansas caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392822286 We often forget about Arkansas when we talk about the South in class, but a town not far from my hometown has been voted the most racist town in ALL OF AMERICA for many years running. There are so many articles from notable journals and news outlets about this, but I am choosing this one because it has lots of pictures and I want you to see what I see very frequently when I go home. ]]> 2019-10-03 03:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392822286 Arkansas Racism caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392823964 As the only person from Arkansas in any of my classes, I feel the need to write about the fact that Arkansas is racist as FUCK! We all knew that already, but it is really important for me to know the history of my state. For example, this is one of the best articles I found about the history of the many sundown towns in Arkansas. There is a heartbreaking story about threats to schoolchildren walking through Mena, Arkansas (a city that is up there with Harrison in racist ideals).  ]]> 2019-10-03 03:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392823964 The Baldknobber Vigilantes caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392826789 In 7th grade, I did a History Day performance on the Baldknobbers of 1883 to 1889 and since then, I think of them quite a bit. The Baldknobbers have quite a complex legacy. They were mostly retired Republican soldiers from the Civil War who attempted to be like real life superheroes and prevent Southwest Missouri from crimes and bad stuff, but it quickly became much more heated than that. I went to talk to a history professor at the College of the Ozarks in 7th grade, in which I was given many books to read about this topic. I also visited the leader, Nathaniel Kinney's grave that year, which includes many photos and notes that I am asking my dad to find. Until I find all of those (though I do still have all of the books at home), here is an informative article on their impact in Taney County and the Ozarks specifically. ]]> 2019-10-03 04:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392826789 The Baldknobbers cont. caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392828723 I know the Baldknobbers seem like a weird thing to talk about but they seem very tangentially related to the idea of sundown towns and general racism of the turn of the century. Anyway, I COMPLETELY FORGOT THIS RIDE FROM SILVER DOLLAR CITY WAS ABOUT THE BALDKNOBBERS.Here is a tour of the ride to prove I'm not having a fever dream. I also SAW THE BALDKNOBBERS SHOW IN BRANSON AS A KID. This history being relived is very weird to me because the Baldknobbers are painted in such a heroic way that we often don't recognize their racist actions. I remember as a kid always thinking they were super cool vigilantes, but to realize I was only told one side of the story is so alarming to me.]]> 2019-10-03 04:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392828723 It's Getting Dark On Old Broadway caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392829941 This song written by the infamous Ziegfeld is in response to the integration of black people in musicals and plays with white people . This song was used to comment that Broadway has gotten worse because of black people, which I already knew, but seeing the lyrics makes it so much worse. The metaphor of black people being on stage being represented by dimmer lights as compared to the bright lights of white stage stars really aggravates me, along with pretty much every other word of this song. ]]> 2019-10-03 04:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392829941 Defying expectations: Elsie de Wolfe and Elisabeth Marbury caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392834685 As a gay person, it is SO cool to hear about gay people in history- especially gay women in my career field. Regardless of if Marbury and de Wolfe drifted apart or not, it is clear they had a true bond. I had no idea that Marbury named de Wolfe as her heir. I also love how de Wolfe started out as an actress, but then realized she had a much better sense for interior design and aesthetics. I think it's also really cool that Elisabeth Marbury was so multitalented when it came to technical theatre. ]]> 2019-10-03 05:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392834685 The Lynching of Leo Frank caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392839351 Four years ago, the 100 year anniversary of the hanging of murder and rape suspect Leo Frank occurred.  In class, I was wondering how the conservative Georgia public at large was able to drag Leo Frank out of his prison cell. It turns out that "they cut off the phone lines of Frank’s prison, overpowered the complacent prison guards" and then "dragged Frank back to Marietta". This shows just how intense not only the details of this case were, but also how intense the conflict between northern and southern states was.]]> 2019-10-03 05:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392839351 Leo Frank cont. caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392840804 CONTENT WARNING: LYNCHING IN PHOTO
This is a real postcard from Frank Leo's lynching, entitled The End of Leo Frank, Hung By a Mob at Marietta GA, August 17, 1915. This is absolutely DISGUSTING AND TERRIBLE. I can't imagine anyone ever selling this type of thing as a celebratory and novelty souvenir nowadays. However, hate crimes similar to lynchings happen quite frequently still. In some ways, things have definitely changed. In some ways... not so much.]]> 2019-10-03 06:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392840804 Leo Frank pt. 3 caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392841840 I am so bewildered by this case. I didn't know that this case is still discussed heavily in law schools today, but because it is completely unsolved and super confusing, I see why it would be. This statement from Government John Slaton on regards of his decision for the case really sums up the conservative viewpoint at the time: “Two thousand years ago another governor [Pontius Pilate] washed his hands of a case and turned a Jew over to a mob … that governor’s name has been accursed. If today another Jew was lying in his grave because I had failed to do my duty, I would all through life find his blood on my hands.”]]> 2019-10-03 06:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/392841840 It's Getting Dark On Old Broadway caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/393306998 This record from 1922 is played on a 1920's Victrola in this video. I have been trying to find a recording of someone singing it as well, but I haven't been able to. I just really want to know what it would sound like with the lyrics, because I assume it was very popular and commonly sung during the 20's (unfortunately). I also assume this because of Ziegfeld's immense fame. I did post some of the sheet music on here, though, so I can follow along a little.]]> 2019-10-03 21:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/393306998 Mis'ry's Comin' Aroun' from Showboat caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/393310634 This song was cut from Showboat by Ziegfeld himself because it was apparently one of the songs that made this show too long for normal audiences. While that is a logical reason, I wish this song wasn't cut because I love it. It is so poignant and Queenie is my favorite character. The composition of this song was deeply influenced by Jerome Kern's appreciation for choral style music, which I think is so cool! Ultimately, I think this song gives Queenie more character development and adds to the overall drama of the show.]]> 2019-10-03 21:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/393310634 If Super Bass Was On Broadway caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/393421372 This video is so old and I still think about it all the time. Not only is it about the best Nicki Minaj song of all time, it reminds me of the qualities of singing and composition that make musical theatre songs so unique. This includes speech singing, originated by George M. Cohan. Also, it's just a really fucking funny video.]]> 2019-10-04 08:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/393421372 Mammy- Al Jolson caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/393966656 This is a clip from the first "talkie" ever, The Jazz Singer in which Al Jolson sings a song called "Mammy" while in blackface. There's a lot to unpack here. For one, he is singing about the "mammy" stereotype, which is really problematic. He is also in blackface, which is obviously fucked up. However, to an extent, maybe people felt as if he was using blackface to campaign for the inclusion of black people in the arts? I don't know. ]]> 2019-10-05 17:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/393966656 Rhapsody in Blue caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/393969350 I had no idea that there was a movie made about George Gershwin's life! This is the original trailer for the movie. The fact that there was a movie  named after his song, Rhapsody in Blue, proves the immense popularity of George Gershwin at the time. I really want to find this movie and watch the entire thing. ]]> 2019-10-05 17:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/393969350 "Camptown Races" sung by Al Jolson caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394009574 This video looks so creepy and I hate it. I find it interesting that they are dressed like Uncle Sam and they are tap dancing. I just find it ironic that these performers are doing tap dance in blackface, especially because tap dance was partially inspired by African dancing. This is just some messed up perspective of patriotism.]]> 2019-10-05 21:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394009574 Where Do Confederate Statues Go After They're Removed? caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394011768 Talking about the problematic statues around Cape Girardeau and Missouri in general made me wonder what actually happens to these statues when they are removed. It turns out that they are rarely ever destroyed. Instead, they are often placed in "city-owned warehouses or secure facilities. Only nonprofits and governments can submit proposals for the monuments, and they cannot be displayed outdoors on public property in the city."]]> 2019-10-05 22:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394011768 'Shuffle Along' and the Lost History of Black Performance in America caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394012915 This article is so informative in many ways, but the most interesting part to me is the expression of sexuality by black actors onstage and the way it was portrayed by white audiences. As said in the article, white audiences often “do not want colored people to indulge in too much lovemaking. They will applaud if a colored man serenades his girl at the window, but if, while telling of his great love in song he becomes somewhat demonstrative and emulates a Romeo — then exceptions are taken.” I can totally see how this double standard would perpetuate problematic stereotypes of black men and women being overtly sexual.]]> 2019-10-05 22:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394012915 Garrick Gaieties caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394014606 This is a program from the 1925 original production of the revue, Garrick Gaieties, written and composed by Rodgers and Hart. This program is so long, including drawings and in depth articles. I guess shows always had really long and detailed programs? If so, I wonder what changed from then to now that made programs smaller.]]> 2019-10-05 22:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394014606 Little Nellie Kelly caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394017212 I had no idea that this "cinderella play" was adapted into a movie. I especially did not know that Judy Garland played Nellie Kelly! I think that this definitely is a big example of cinema taking over theatre in popularity, budget, and mere accessibility. This is the original theatrical trailer for this movie. I am very interested in the crossover between film and theatre, specifically the change from people being theatre starts to people becoming film stars.]]> 2019-10-05 23:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394017212 Murderess Row Inspires the Musical "Chicago" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394674790 Here is another Drunk History clip in which the beautiful and amazing Mae Whitman discusses the real life stories that Chicago was based upon. The part of this video that interests me the most is that the trials of murderess row were all documented by a woman because no male journalists were interested in the story. It really is their loss, because these stories blew up and it launched the career journalist Maurine Dallas Watkins. She even made it possible for women to be on juries!!! That is so cool! ]]> 2019-10-07 19:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394674790 The Real Women of "Murderess Row" and the Woman Who Told Their Story caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394680804 Maurine Dallas Watkins wrote a play called "A Brave Little Woman", which later became "Chicago" once Bob Fosse bought the rights and partnered with Kander and Ebb. I am so interested in the history of these women, specifically Belva Gaertner and Beulah Annan, who inspired Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart respectively. I love how these women had found loopholes in the system by getting away with everything because of their looks and sweet personas. This is nothing new and I don't think this kind of thing will ever end, even if it has evolved and morphed.]]> 2019-10-07 19:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394680804 Toronto Protest of Showboat caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394685262 I think this boycott and dissent of Showboat in Toronto is a good example of the modern dilemma that comes with reviving older shows. It is so hard to figure out what to do about the problematic parts of older shows. Do we leave them in for awareness and authenticity? I think most of the time, the answer is no because we have a responsibility to tell productive stories. However, I do think we can acknowledge the problematic parts in a way that encourages dialogue between the performers and the audience members.]]> 2019-10-07 19:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394685262 Paul Robeson- "Ol' Man River" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394688707 This is Paul Robeson's version of Joe in Showboat. I think it makes lots of sense that he originated the role of Joe, because he has the perfect voice and appearance for the role. However,  this song is much faster in this version, which I don't think suits the song as much as the version in the 1989 version from the Papermill Playhouse.]]> 2019-10-07 19:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394688707 Old Man River- Judy Garland caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394691289 This is such a weird song for Judy Garland to sing a cover of, especially while on her television song. She does a great job and sings with so much feeling, but I just wonder why she chose to sing this. I think it was probably because it was very popular at the time. Also, it was pointed out in the comments of this video that the lyrics "I'm tired of living and scared of dying" probably related to her struggles at the time. I think that is a plausible reason for her song choice. ]]> 2019-10-07 19:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394691289 Paul Robeson caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394694394 So it turns out that Paul Robeson is really fucking cool! He was blacklisted throughout America due to his liberal political beliefs and his civil rights activism, therefore he was kind of erased from our history. I had never heard of him until this class, which is really a shame considering how multitalented he was. I love how he changed the line "I'm tired of living and scared of dying" from Showboat into “I must keep fightin’ until I’m dying.” in order to add a more activism based perspective into the character of Joe.]]> 2019-10-07 19:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394694394 Sundown Towns in Northwest Arkansas caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394699465 This news story gives a lot of context as to what it was like to actually live in a sundown town, or to even exist in a sundown town. Specifically in Rogers, Fayetteville and Springdale (towns I go to frequently which are definitely still pretty racist), the sundown towns were very present. Even though these places are more diverse now, these influences are definitely not dead in these cities. Also, I can't believe that big corporations like Walmart are credited for bringing diversity into these towns. That sounds like bullshit to me. ]]> 2019-10-07 19:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394699465 Chicago caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394706147 This is a poster for the original screen version of Chicago. The cool thing about it is that it gives the credit to Maurine Dallas Watkins. I also like how this show is technically classified as a legal play. The poster takes advantage of that by mentioning the drama of the court room. I had never thought of this show as a legal play, but it definitely makes sense. However, I think this show definitely transcends that genre to an extent with its focus on individual relationships.]]> 2019-10-07 20:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394706147 The Entertainer in Crazy Ex Girlfriend caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394739771 I just think it is cool that The Entertainer is mentioned as a running joke in the TV show, Crazy Ex Girlfriend. Maple Leaf Rag is also referenced as a joke to further the plot. This video is a compilation of all of the times that Rebecca references these songs. It's cool how old things always come back.]]> 2019-10-07 21:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394739771 Ethel Merman Disco caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394740809 I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS A THING UNTIL PEOPLE WERE JOKING ABOUT IT IN CLASS. MY ENTIRE LIFE HAS BEEN CHANGED. But really, I do not understand why this was a thing and I am desperate to find out why.]]> 2019-10-07 21:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/394740809 Marc Blitzstein and Kurt Weill caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395207552 Apparently, Marc Blitzstein's nephew, Stephen Davis "donated his 50% share of Blitzstein's musical and literary estate to the Kurt Weill Foundation." I think this is very ironic because in class we discussed how Marc Blitzstein viewed Kurt Weill to be a major sellout. I think it would make more sense to donate to someone with beliefs that are more closely aligned with Blitzstein's. ]]> 2019-10-08 17:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395207552 "The Cradle That Rocked" Radio Documentary caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395216189 There is a series of radio documentaries all about Marc Blitzstein and his achievements. I have not listened to all of them, but I did read the overview of every episode and it was really interesting! I am especially interested in the episode about Marc Blitzstein and Leonard Bernstein, since I didn't know that Bernstein was his student. ]]> 2019-10-08 17:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395216189 Ethel Merman and Bing Crosby in Anything Goes caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395223597 I bet this production of Anything Goes in particular was very popular due to the two leads being huge celebrities for their time. Ethel Merman has this weird transatlantic accent (just like other films of this time) and it makes me wonder if she always spoke like that or if that was just an acting voice of sorts.]]> 2019-10-08 18:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395223597 Ballyhoo Playbill caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395226837 I think it is interesting that playbills already had advertisements in them by the 1930s. Some of these advertisements give a lot of historical context for the show Ballyhoo, which made Arthur Hammerstein lose his theatre. For example, there is an advertisement for a store selling "hosiery" and "gloves".]]> 2019-10-08 18:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395226837 Cole Porter in Gilmore Girls caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395233456 When I think of Cole Porter, I automatically think of Gilmore Girls (my FAVORITE SHOW EVER). The reference of Cole Porter writing the Yale fight song they sing in the show made me curious about if he actually did write this song or if that was just a joke. Turns out, he did, along with so many other Yale fight songs! Cole Porter very clearly had lots of school spirit, I guess. I wonder how many of the 300 songs he wrote during college were Yale fight songs.]]> 2019-10-08 18:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395233456 Restoring Irving Berlin's Face the Music caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395373241 In 2007, the original Irving Berlin musical, Face the Music, was revived and reconstructed from the ground up. This article explains the intense process of recovering the book and music of the show, as well as adapting it to make sense in modern times. The biggest challenge for them was the fact that the full orchestral score and the conductor score were both missing and have yet to be found. Ultimately, they had to look at so many different resources to make up for the lack of these two important parts of the musical. While they did end up being able to produce a mashed up version of the show, I wonder how different from the original show this newer production is.]]> 2019-10-09 01:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395373241 The Cradle Will Rock: The Working Man's Musical caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395385871 This article from Smithsonian Music explains the evolution of and the history behind Marc Blitzstein's musical, The Cradle Will Rock. My favorite parts of this article are the audio visual aspects, such as the clip of Patti Lupone singing "Moll's Song" from the show and the art piece "Steel Workers" by Russel T. Limbach. This piece is super cool because it mirrors the values expressed in the musical's setting of Steeltown, U.S.A.]]> 2019-10-09 02:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395385871 Marc Blitzstein and Ava Goldbeck caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395388373 I find the story of Marc Blitzstein and Eva Goldbeck to be so fascinating! They both lived very compelling lives. As a gay person, I am so interested in learning about gay people before me. I think if this article has one important message, it is that gay people have always been here and will continue to be here. Marc and Eva have such a heartbreaking story that so many people still could relate to today. On that account, I think it is a shame that these two are not as well known as they should be. ]]> 2019-10-09 02:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395388373 Tyler Perry's New Atlanta Studio caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395390998 A new thing that happened lately is that Tyler Perry became the first African American to open a movie studio. This is such a huge milestone! However, it makes me wonder how it might be viewed by the public at large. Do people think he is a sellout? That would make sense, especially considering the new parody of Tyler Perry in Dear White People. In one perspective, Tyler Perry succumbed to society's expectations by making what he knew white people would want to see and got rich from it. On the other hand, this is such a big accomplishment and we should be proud regardless of the way the accomplishment materialized itself. This is a very complicated thing to decipher.]]> 2019-10-09 02:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395390998 The Lost Promise of Composer Lili Boulanger caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395392236 First of all, I want to say that it is SO COOL that we are learning under the lineage of Nadia Boulanger. Second of all, her sister is incredibly interesting to me because she was overshadowed by Nadia. Her life was often crippled by Crohn's disease. As someone with a very similar chronic condition, I relate immensely to her, but I also see the many ways in which things were harder for her. For example, I do not have to have people take care of me, like she often did because the medical field is much more advanced nowadays. This is the first person I have heard of in class so far who went through a similar medical issue to me, so I really want to learn more about her.]]> 2019-10-09 02:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395392236 "Our Love is Here to Stay" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395845677 I love how this song uses gender neutral pronouns because it leaves so much to be interpreted by the actors and the audience members. For example, I love how the Boston Gay Men's Chorus took this song and turned it into a declaration of pride and love. This does not take away from the initial meaning of the song serving as symbolism for George and Ira Gershwin's brotherly love. Love is a universal experience and it is so cool that one song can express this in so many different ways.]]> 2019-10-09 20:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395845677 What the Hays/Breen Code Did for Women caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395848274 Based off of the facts from this article, it is very clear that this censorship ruling was not only made to censor content, but to censor the women who often made it. Famous women such as Mae West were censored for expressing themselves in a sexual way. This is not surprising to me, since people have been trying to police women's bodies since the beginning of time. However, the fact that this kind of thing happened frequently does not make it acceptable.]]> 2019-10-09 20:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/395848274 Rodgers and Hart's Dysfunctional Partnership caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/396263519 This article is incredibly in depth about the relationship between Rodgers and Hart. My favorite quote from the article is that according to Richard Rodgers, Larry "loathed changing any word once it was written down. When the immovable object of his unwillingness to change came up against the irresistible force of my own drive for perfection, the noise could be heard all over the city. Our fights over words were furious, blasphemous, and frequent, but even in their hottest moments we both knew that we were arguing academically and not personally. I think I am quite safe in saying that Larry and I never had a single personal argument with each other."]]> 2019-10-10 16:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/396263519 Babes In Arms Minstrel Show caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/396274288 This is the scene from the original script of the musical, Babes In Arms. I am glad this is available on Youtube because this display of blackface should not be erased just because a new plot was added to the show. I can't believe two huge stars like Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney did blackface in this minstrel show. They are so popular and I have never heard a single bad thing about them. ]]> 2019-10-10 16:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/396274288 The Bandwagon- First Cast Album caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/396279570 Interestingly enough, the lead of this musical was Mary Martin, who was the original person in mind to star as Laurey in Oklahoma! and later stared in South Pacific. This show, The Bandwagon, was the first recorded cast album, and it is crazy how this show is not widely remembered for that, especially because it is about Fred and Adele Astaire. ]]> 2019-10-10 16:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/396279570 Theresa Helburn Photos caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/396286154 This is a collection of photos of Theresa Helburn. My favorite ones out of all of them are the one with Theresa kissing Richard Rodgers and the one with Oscar Hammerstein on his birthday. Theresa Helburn was clearly well liked among her community.]]> 2019-10-10 16:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/396286154 Pore Jud Is... Sympathetic? Adding Depth To A Villain caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/396289247 Mary Rodgers Guettel, the daughter of Richard Rodgers said in regards to the song "Lonely Room" from Oklahoma!, "to me it's the most important piece he wrote, the first time he stretched his wings as a composer,'' she said. ''The sound of 'Lonely Room' is a kind of scrunched, deeply pained thing that comes out of there. You never heard that with Hart." I think this quote really shows the difference between Rodgers' experience working with Hart versus his experience working with Hammerstein.]]> 2019-10-10 16:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/396289247 Agnes De Mille Talks About Oklahoma caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/396294047 My favorite part of this interview is when the interviewer asks "who thought of putting that kind of play into Oklahoma?" and De Mille matter-of-factly says "Me! I did!". That is so iconic. She is hilarious. I also love how De Mille explains the way the dream ballet sequence furthers the plot in Oklahoma!. She has such a good understanding of these characters and the way that the ballet impacts their experiences.]]> 2019-10-10 17:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/396294047 The Evolution of the Conditional Love Song in Musical Theatre caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/396302589 "A conditional love song, in its purest form, is about hope." is one of the quotes from this article and I think it really rings true. It's all about the hope of what love would be like. This hope is what keeps the possible chance of falling in love alive. If there is no hope in the conditional love song, then the possibility of a relationship falls flat and the plot does not move forward. There is also a really helpful chart in here that discusses the characteristics of a conditional love song.]]> 2019-10-10 17:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/396302589 Original Lyrics to "Bewitched" from Pal Joey caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/396309344 In class, we discussed the lyrics "thank God I can't be oversexed again", which were changed afterwards to be less provocative. The version from our listening quiz had different lyrics, but Lorenz Hart's website still includes these lyrics as the official ones from "Bewitched". I wonder what the alternative to these lyrics are. ]]> 2019-10-10 17:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/396309344 Some Thoughts on the Carousel Problem caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398252327 This article features a lot of interesting little factoids, like the fact that original author of Lilliom, Ferenc Molnar, loved the graduation scene added to Carousel. Notorious dramaturg, Roger Pines discusses the divide between Lilliom and Bill in regards to their defining characteristics. ]]> 2019-10-16 01:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398252327 A Duet With Two Generations of "Carousel" Ballerinas caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398258709 This interview is so cool! They had so much to say about the themes of the show. One thing that I love about this interview is that Bambi Linn said that she actually did walk around on the beach barefoot, which inspired them to write that into the ballet and have Louise dance barefoot. To this statement, Brittany Pollack responds with "So it's your fault!". I also find it very interesting to see the way these women deal with spousal abuse and general violence completely differently. Linn said “I never thought of it as domestic violence. I never thought of Julie as a put-upon woman. She loved him, so she was willing to accept it. But I come from an era way back.” I get that point of view, but I don't agree with it at all.]]> 2019-10-16 01:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398258709 Iside Early Drafts of Carousel's 'If I Loved You' caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398261616 This article explains the history of Carousel, including the original lyrics of the song "If I Loved You". Another amazing part of this is Richard Rodgers' perspective on Carousel. It was his all time favorite score until he passed, saying that “I think it’s more emotional. “The whole subject matter cuts deeper. I feel it has more to say about human relationships. And I also think it’s the best score we’d ever written. I have more respect for it. I just like it better.”]]> 2019-10-16 02:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398261616 Lorenz Hart caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398281622 Lorenz Hart's nephew, Larry Hart, gives his opinions on Lorenz's life and death in order to set the record straight. I did not realize that there were so many rumors regarding Lorenz Hart, but it makes a lot of sense. After all, in the 48 hours that he went missing, no one could have ever fully known what happened to him. It is crazy to me that even now, this is still discussed. I also cannot believe that there was a battle over his will. Even when he was dead, he caused a big stir. ]]> 2019-10-16 03:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398281622 Lilliom caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398284071 In the description of this video clip, it is suggested that perhaps the famous Carousel waltz was inspired by the underscoring music in Lilliom. While I have no idea if that is true or not, it definitely could be true- especially since they went to so many great lengths to stay true to the original play. Adaptations can be tricky in this way and it can be hard to figure out what to keep and what to leave out. If it is true, I bet it was Hammerstein's idea (even though he did not compose Carousel) because he was so good at taking pre-existing material and turning it into new art.]]> 2019-10-16 03:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398284071 Carousel: Surviving to Become a Classic caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398702081 This show went through such a big journey- especially because everyone involved, including Richard Rodgers and Agnes De Mille, thought it was going to be an absolute flop. I agree with them that Oscar Hammerstein's idea of changing Mr. and Mrs. God into just one man called the Starkeeper was probably a good idea. Not only does it get the point across in a less obviously contrived way, it softens the religious subtext of the show.]]> 2019-10-16 19:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398702081 'It's A Wonderful Life' by Ferenc Molnar caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398704973 This article describes the similarities between Lilliom and It's A Wonderful Life, as well as other influences from Lilliom that make the play what it is. For example, Alexander Acimen gives an analysis,saying that the starkeeper scene is "almost identical to a scene out of It’s A Wonderful Life, when nearly 40 years later Jimmy Stewart would jokingly offer to lasso the moon for his beloved.
But Liliom, a scoundrel for life and forever, has none of Stewart’s charm. His daughter refuses the celestial gift from a strange man. She does not seem to understand what he has brought her. His good deed, unlike Stewart’s, is a failure. And Liliom doesn’t really seem to care. It has all the makings of an American happy ending, but instead, it became something else—something halting, poetic, and thrilling.
]]> 2019-10-16 20:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398704973 Carmen Jones 2018 Off Broadway caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398708403 This show originally written by Oscar Hammerstein II was revived in 2018, starring Anika Noni Rose as Carmen Jones. I think this is awesome! However, it does make me wonder if the show still included the minstrel dialect that was originally added into this show. I would have loved to see how they did this show for a modern audience.]]> 2019-10-16 20:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398708403 State Fair caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398710751 So it turns out that State Fair was originally a novel by Phil Strong before it was a movie musical! Here is the original cover art for the novel. We always act like everything is so unoriginal nowadays, but I think this is nothing new. We have clearly been adapting content from books for practically forever. While it is always great to make original content, there is nothing wrong with adapting art into another effective form of art.]]> 2019-10-16 20:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398710751 Leonard Bernstein, Jerome Robbins, and the Road to West Side Story caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398832804 As a performer who aspires to work in the same industry that they found so much success in, I love hearing what they had to say about their passions. For example, Bernstein said that getting his first piano was his "contract with life, with God. . . . I suddenly felt at the center of a universe I could control.” ]]> 2019-10-17 03:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398832804 The Real-Life Drama Behind West Side Story caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398837253 We haven't discussed West Side Story in class yet, but Jerome Robbins is so interesting to me that I could not help but add this article. I had no idea that Jerome Robbins had such a distinct impact on West Side Story. I also had no idea that he was gay and facing so much pressure to not be outed and therefore, blacklisted from many popular companies and production studios. As a gay actor, this is something I relate to, even if only to a certain extent. ]]> 2019-10-17 04:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/398837253 10 Original Fosse Company Members Share Backstage Broadway Secrets caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399131251 Fosse's legacy is discussed by many performers and creators who worked with him, in this article. I love how Fosse cast normal people with normal body shapes and appearances in lots of his shows. It is so cool that his priorities were "personality with a capital P" and talent over appearance, because that is not always the case in theatre. ]]> 2019-10-17 16:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399131251 19 Things You Should Know About Gower Champion caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399136548 This man has had such a huge impact on theatre and dance. I cannot believe I had never even heard of him until we talked about him in Michelle's lecture. He choreographed and directed famous musicals such as Hello, Dolly!, 42nd Street, and Bye Bye Birdie. Also, Gower and his partner Marge played Ellie and Frank in the original movie musical version of Showboat, which are two roles that seem practically made for them.]]> 2019-10-17 16:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399136548 Gower Champion Dies as Show Opens caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399139708 I hate how they announced Gower Champion's death after the show 42nd Street was over. This seems like a marketing move to me: like they wanted to wait to secure the ticket money from the audience before they tell them the bad news. Gower Champion's life is much more important than the money involved with the show and the audience and cast/crew deserved to hear about it as soon as it happened.]]> 2019-10-17 16:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399139708 Jerome Robbins Residence- NYC caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399143941 Jerome Robbins' apartment in which he lived in from 1966 to 1998 is marked as an LGBTQ+ resource center. I think it is awesome that spaces like these are documented to show the history of gay people. However, I wonder how Jerome Robbins would feel about it, as a closeted gay man. Should we have protected his legacy by keeping his sexuality closeted after his death? Or is it better to show people his struggles with his sexuality so other people will know they are not alone? I really do not know, but either way, I hope Jerome Robbins is okay with the legacy he left behind.]]> 2019-10-17 16:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399143941 Lovely To Look At- Marge and Gower Champion caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399147198 This is the final scene from the film Lovely To Look At, which is only one of the seven films Marge and Gower Champion danced in together. They have such great chemistry. I wonder why they did not do more dancing together in films. ]]> 2019-10-17 16:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399147198 Marge Champion caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399148674 Marge Champion was the direct inspiration for Snow White! That is so awesome! Also, I completely understand her struggle with ballet due to her height. This is why I, along with Marge, relate to the stories of musical theatre rather than concert ballet dance. Even though musical theatre is still restrictive when it comes to appearance, there is much more freedom away from type. Overall, this interview is so cool because it gives Marge the chance to look back on the little things that made her career special, such as her funny little story about eating lifesavers during shows.]]> 2019-10-17 16:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399148674 Jack Cole- Cultural Appropriation caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399155658 Jack Cole's idea of "hindu swing", especially in the "Ninevah dance" from the musical Kismet, really seems like an example of cultural appropriation to me. Michelle said in class that he had created this form of "Indian" or "Hindu" dance without ever actually going there. That just does not seem right to me. He took a stereotype and popularized it in America- he did not create a new form of fusion dance. If he were just appreciating Indian forms and traditions of dance, then he would have put more effort into making these dances as accurate as possible.]]> 2019-10-17 17:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399155658 Jack Cole- "Ninevah Dance" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399160542 This is a clip of the dance from the musical Kismet that I was talking about in regards to cultural appropriation of East Indian dances. This influence is seen in the isolations and the emphasis on the articulation of the hands. ]]> 2019-10-17 17:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399160542 Jack Cole- Film and Broadway Jazz Dance Choreographer caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399161925 This video gives a really helpful and in depth biography of Jack Cole and the way he invented his specific dance influences. I think that Jack Cole was a creative visionary, but I do not like how he thought that ethnic dances such as East Indian traditional dances were just for nightclubs as "parlor entertainment" and were "something to be cashed in on". These dances helped to define an entire culture- they were not and never will be simply fun and interesting moves to do and sell. ]]> 2019-10-17 17:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399161925 Denishawn Dance Company caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399744744 Louise Brooks (who I think is SO COOL) got her start with the Denishawn Dance Company, which makes a lot of sense because Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn were incredibly notable influences in dance. What I did not know was that Louise Brooks was a dancer before she was an actress, and that she left Denishawn because St. Denis and Shawn thought that Louise Brooks was a diva who did not want to work hard and improve as a dancer. Yikes.]]> 2019-10-18 21:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399744744 The Bench Scene from Carousel caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399746211 Nathan Gunn (Billy Bigelow) and Kelli O'Hara (Julie Jordan) explain the importance of the famous bench scene in musical theatre history. I really like Kelli O'Hara's point that regardless of the audience's opinion, Julie Jordan's mission is to love a man that is almost impossible to love. As Nathan Gunn explains, the audience has to see the little moments that justify Julie's love for Bill or else it falls completely flat from the very beginning.]]> 2019-10-18 21:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399746211 Look Back at Jan Clayton, John Raitt, and More in Carousel on Broadway caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399747871 This Playbill article displays the many photos from the original Broadway production of Carousel in 1945 at the Majestic Theatre. I love the photo of Jan Clayton (Julie) with Bambi Linn (Louise) together. They look genuinely very close with each other.]]> 2019-10-18 21:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399747871 Jud Fry the Incel? caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399748754 Patrick Vaill gives his input on the modern labels put on the character Jud as the "incel or school shooter type". I feel stuck in between Vaill's ideas of Jud being "someone who wants something so badly — and can't have it. Jud is someone who is longing for love, and to be touched." and the public's viewpoint. I feel like there is a balance in the middle that feels most accurate to me. He would probably be some sort of incel today (or something like that), but that does not mean his intentions would necessarily be motivated out of spite. Just because he does a bad thing, does not mean he did it purely out of malice.]]> 2019-10-18 21:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399748754 Frank Rich: Oklahoma Was Never Really O.K. caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399751486 I love the comparison to Hamilton in this article. I think saying that Oklahoma! was the equivalent of Hamilton today in regards to popularity really contextualizes the show. Also, I think that Oklahoma! has a very interesting sort of commentary in Trump's America- specifically in the south. This article discusses that concept in depth.]]> 2019-10-18 21:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/399751486 Judy Garland in Blackface caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/402797998 As the man who posted this video stated in the comments, "well, this is horribly racist". Apparently, Judy Garland's mother forced her into playing this role at age 14, which is all kinds of fucked up.]]> 2019-10-25 22:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/402797998 Rose's Turn Reference in Shrek the Musical caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/402798643 In Story of My Life, Mama Bear sings "Mama's in the mud, mama's in distress". I did not realize that this was a reference to Rose's Turn from Gypsy. I think this is cool because it automatically shows the person playing Mama Bear how to sing that role- in a belt- singing manner similar to Ethel Merman.]]> 2019-10-25 22:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/402798643 "Floss" vs. "Something's Coming" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/402799195 I'm sure a lot of people already knew this, but the Floss song from the Suite Life of Zack and Cody is based off of "Something's Coming" from West Side Story. I love seeing all of these references in random pieces of content, especially the ones that I watched as a kid and did not quite understand yet. ]]> 2019-10-25 22:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/402799195 "Cold Water is Drugs" vs. "Ya Got Trouble" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404167013 I post something about Crazy Ex Girlfriend every single time I can because it's my favorite show, but this parody is just too good to ignore. In this episode, Rebecca Bunch convinces an apartment complex that cold water is drugs in order to get them to sign on to a case investigation about the landlord. They even kept in the "P which stands for pool" bit. Also, I would LOVE to see Rachel Bloom play Harold Hill. Her speech based, comedic singing is so good!!!]]> 2019-10-29 21:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404167013 Julie's Greenroom caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404168945 This kid's show starring Julie Andrews (which I have seen every episode of and love a lot) reminds me very much of a more modern and fictionalized version of Leonard Bernstein's Omnibus. This show talks about all different kinds of musicals and aspects of theatre. I think it is awesome that there is another form of modern educational entertainment about musical theatre.]]> 2019-10-29 21:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404168945 Omnibus- Leonard Bernstein caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404172363 I am so fascinated by this TV show and I didn't realize that I had already posted some clips of this show on here without really knowing what it was! This clip specifically discusses the art of the American musical comedy. Also, I love the explanation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein formula, especially with South Pacific. This clip goes along with the idea that we talked about in class of expanding different aspects of musicals and lessening others in order to tell a specific story.]]> 2019-10-29 22:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404172363 Irving Berlin's 'This is the Army' caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404174424 This is the full 1943 film of Irving Berlin's 'This is the Army'. I totally see how this film was great for boosting morale among American soldiers. It seems to acknowledge the pain and struggles of the soldiers, but in a way that honors the soldiers for enduring the hardships. Especially the song "This is the Army" does this by talking about the many different struggles of individual soldiers.]]> 2019-10-29 22:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404174424 The Taming of 'Kiss Me, Kate' caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404176878 The American Theatre discusses the modern revival of 'Kiss Me, Kate', along with the origin of the musical as created originally by Bella Spewack. Bella basically worked on this show by herself, only with occasional help by her husband, Sam. What INFURIATES me is that Cole Porter himself called, telling Sam to add his name on the show because the public would like it much more to see a man's name before a woman's rather than just a woman. Classic sexism. Ugh. ]]> 2019-10-29 22:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404176878 The Problem With Broadway Revivals caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404205225 This article discusses the effects of Broadway revivals on modern societal viewpoints. I do agree that these shows can definitely bring back problematic ideas of racism, gender roles, and other concepts that have changed and evolved throughout the years. However, I think we have a responsibility to turn these musicals on their heads and give them a new connotation. This can be a really tricky process,  but I think the way to do it is to only revive shows that you think can bring forth a new perspective to change the narrative of an older show.]]> 2019-10-30 00:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404205225 I'm The Bride of the Pirate King caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404207791 Another Crazy Ex-Girlfriend post! This song is definitely a parodical commentary on "What's The Use of Wond'rin" from Carousel (and probably a few other problematic songs such as this one). The lyric "Knowing if I didn't like it, I'd have left long ago", in reference to her husband's abuse feels specifically relevant to the story of Julie Jordan and Billy Bigelow.]]> 2019-10-30 00:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404207791 "Rosemary" vs. "Jesus Christ Superstar" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404790529 This is such a random motif for Andrew Lloyd Webber to steal, but I think maybe there is a reason for it beside him just thinking it sounded good? Maybe he wanted to mimic the love that Finch had for Rosemary? Even then, that is kind of a stretch. I would agree with the guy who wrote this blog post that it is hard not to accidentally copy sometimes, but Andrew Lloyd Webber copies so much that I don't know if I believe that sentiment in regards to his work.]]> 2019-10-31 00:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404790529 Beat Poetry- Roxanne in The Goofy Movie caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404793538 This movie is what comes to mind when I think of beat poetry. The way she looks (all black and the beret), talks (very expressive) and performs (with the typical bongos in the back and everything) seems like a stereotypical version meant for kids. Also, this movie is just really good and Roxanne is an absolute BADASS.]]> 2019-10-31 01:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404793538 This Plum Is Too Ripe caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404795376 I was very curious to see what this song was all about because the lyrics are so weird and random. I did not know this show was adapted into a movie! I really want to watch it now. I am very interested in this musical because it seems very weird and I love weird things. This movie version seems more tame than the stage production, but I am not sure if that is true.]]> 2019-10-31 01:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/404795376 "The Group Mind Has Decided You're In Love" - Crazy Ex-Girlfriend caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405152109 This song is a definite reference to country themed musicals like Annie, Get Your Gun and Oklahoma! This is especially so because of the ballet sequence, which they joke about how it does not fit into the song at all. This song parodies the country dancing by using movements similar to Agnes De Mille's choreography.]]> 2019-10-31 18:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405152109 "Love's Not a Game" vs. "Luck Be a Lady" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405158051 This song from (you guessed it!) Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is definitely a parody of "Luck Be A Lady" from Guys and Dolls. The costumes, choreography, and the vocals of White Josh (David Hull) are very similar to Guys and Dolls, especially since this is a big ensemble number led by a leading man.]]> 2019-10-31 18:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405158051 How Jackie Kennedy Invented the Camelot Myth caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405782914 I had no idea this was even a thing until we talked about it in class. It makes me wonder if the musical Camelot grew to be more popular because of this idea. I could see that happening, especially because the musical did not originally do too well. Maybe this show becoming more culturally significant was the way to make it more well known. ]]> 2019-11-02 19:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405782914 David Merrick caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405828444  I find David Merrick to be very interesting. For example, he thought his life really began when the musical "Fanny" (which he had produced) initially premiered. Despite him being a shitty person, he did seem genuinely passionate about his job (or maybe he just loved the money I do not know). Another cool thing is that he ended up marrying Natalie Lloyd, which was the only Asian American female producer on Broadway at the time. She also replaced his spot in his production company, which is pretty badass.]]> 2019-11-03 02:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405828444 David Merrick pt. 2 caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405828959 Apparently there was a hugely dramatic battle between David Merrick's fifth and sixth wives over Merrick's million dollar estate, since nothing had been left to the fifth wife in his will. I am LIVING for this drama, it seems like the sleazy kind of scandal that would definitely happen due to David Merrick.]]> 2019-11-03 02:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405828959 On Arthur Laurents: Memories From Stephen Sondheim caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405829673 This article is so interesting to me because I think it describes the mentor/student relationship really well. It is crazy how Laurents died and Sondheim had an entire life ahead of him, but they both worked and created with each other at the same time. ]]> 2019-11-03 02:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405829673 Rachel Zegler in West Side Story caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405829926 17 year old Rachel Zegler will be playing Maria in Steven Speilberg's 2020 adaptation of West Side Story. I think this is awesome because I have been watching her Youtube videos for FOREVER. I think she is not only very talented, but she actually is Maria's age and race. Overall, I think this is some really great casting and I am excited to see the film.]]> 2019-11-03 02:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405829926 David Merrick and Natalie Lloyd caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405830195 This relationship confuses me. The age difference is crazy to me. This could maybe be a sugar daddy kind of relationship, but I do not get that because she was already so successful. Maybe I am an asshole and she just genuinely fell in love with him? I am really not sure.]]> 2019-11-03 02:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405830195 Blacklisted: The Political Life of Leonard Bernstein caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405913616 So it turns out that Leonard Bernstein was a badass with some "radical" political viewpoints during the time of raging McCarthyism and political unrest. Apparently Aaron Copeland was under similar scrutiny by the F.B.I, which is wild because he is known for writing so many patriotic American songs.]]> 2019-11-03 15:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405913616 Leonard Bernstein Letters caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405914975 There is a book written as a compilation of Leonard Bernstein's letters. I really want to read this book because I feel like it probably exhibits a different, more honest side of him. That being said, I would be so pissed if someone compiled all of my private letters after I died. If I read this book, I will most definitely feel a little weird about it the whole time.]]> 2019-11-03 16:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405914975 The DUFF- Pygmalion Adaptation caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405917976 The book and movie, The DUFF, is based off of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion. I think it is crazy how this novel and movie can be based off of the same thing that My Fair Lady was based off of. Despite the obvious basics of the plot that make it based off of Pygmalion, these two stories are so immensely different, as they are products of two very different generations. I think a good play can transcend any time period and apply to anyone at any time. Pygmalion is a clear example of that sensation.]]> 2019-11-03 16:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405917976 Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405923150 This movie was also based off of Pygmalion! They even do My Fair Lady as the musical in their high school, in which Lindsay Lohan plays Eliza Doolittle (but like, a weird modern one where she also sings Changes by David Bowie for some reason). This was my #1 favorite movie as a kid and I immediately thought of this scene when we learned about My Fair Lady in class.]]> 2019-11-03 16:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405923150 Remembering Subways Are For Sleeping caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405994002 This musical, famous for David Merrick's publicity stunt, is surprisingly interesting. It was inspired by a journalism article in a magazine written by a man who actually did sleep on the subway, which I think is cool. I would love to see this musical and see the way they depict homeless people, since that is a very divisive topic.]]> 2019-11-03 23:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405994002 Barbie Doll as Eliza Doolittle caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405995536 This is random, but there was a line of My Fair Lady Barbie dolls designed to look just like Audrey Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle in the movie. This is proof that this show was incredibly popular, but I wonder if kids actually liked it enough to want to buy the dolls. Maybe they were mainly for collectors?]]> 2019-11-03 23:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405995536 Ella Directs Laura Benanti in My Fair Lady caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405996144 Here is a fun little video in which Laura Benanti's adorable daughter directs her as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. That is all.]]> 2019-11-03 23:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405996144 Lil' Abner caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405997157 This musical was not discussed in class, so it is only tangentially related, but it premiered in 1956, which is around the time we are discussing right now. Also, besides the one song from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, it is the only musical that takes place in Arkansas (Dogpatch, USA is actually Northwest Arkansas- between Harrison and Jasper), which is interesting to me. I have known this musical for so many years because of its proximity to my hometown, but now I am interested in the relation between this musical and other country musicals such as Oklahoma! and Annie, Get Your Gun. I think it is a good example of the country musical trend.]]> 2019-11-03 23:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405997157 Actors Recall Living In Fear of Jerome Robbins- Yet Dying To Work With Him caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405998317 This article is crazy to me because I think Jerome Robbins' fate would have been very different if he was alive nowadays. Many people said that Jerome Robbins was so terrible to work with, but everyone said that they stuck with him and endured it all because he was such a visionary. I think nowadays, people would just quit dealing with his bullshit, regardless of his talent. ]]> 2019-11-03 23:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/405998317 Jerome Robbins caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406301396 I think it is really cool that Jerome Robbins is bisexual! I do not think it is so cool that he felt so pressured to hide it for his entire lifetime. That being said, it does not surprise me, especially because of the intense homophobia in America. ]]> 2019-11-04 15:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406301396 Rachel Cobb caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406316242 When I was in high school, I was OBSESSED with beatniks. This is a lookbook inspired by the beat generation, done by one of my favorite old youtubers. I think it is really well done and the video footage is awesome!]]> 2019-11-04 15:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406316242 The Fantasticks caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406318027 "With feminism on the rise in the seventies, Jones reworks a song titled “The Rape Ballet.” Dozens of jokey references to rape are cut. Regional productions use an adapted “Abduction Song,” which Jones calls “serviceable, but not nearly as much fun as the original.” is a quote from this article and I really do not know how to feel about it. On one hand, the rape ballet is integral to the plot, but that does not mean that it is okay in any way, shape or form. Add this to the list of shows with complex legacies, for sure.]]> 2019-11-04 15:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406318027 Les Romanesques vs. The Fantasticks caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406320644 As someone who has a hard time finding access to both of these shows, Levi Asher's comparisons and contrasts between the two are very helpful. For example, he says that "Perhaps the biggest difference in the play version is the touching, painful moment when the truth about the father's setup scheme is revealed. In the musical version, the moment is given plain treatment: they learn the fact, are horrified, and immediately move apart. In Rostand's version, the action moves slowly and more is revealed. The girl learns the truth first, and her first thought is to worry what will happen when the boy finds out. When they both face the truth together, the moment is drawn out for all its bitter emotion". ]]> 2019-11-04 16:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406320644 The Fantasticks: Rape Ballet caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406324667 This is a video of "The Rape Ballet" in the Fantasticks, also known as "The Abduction Ballet" in modern times (as if changing the word from rape to abduction makes it any better?).]]> 2019-11-04 16:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406324667 Wicked- 5th Longest Running Broadway Musical caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406328407 In modern musical theatre history, Wicked recently surpassed Les Miserables for the 5th longest running Broadway show of all time! That is really cool! I honestly expected Wicked to already be higher on the list due to its immense popularity.]]> 2019-11-04 16:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406328407 The Fantasticks caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406331668 This show is so interesting to me. I wonder how it sustained such an incredibly long run when I never hear it being upheld as a classic in the way that I do with musicals such as The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, or The Music Man, for example. Also, this article descibes the show as "the perfect first musical for a child to see". Personally, I think any show with a literal RAPE BALLET is definitely not the perfect musical for a child, but maybe that is just me.]]> 2019-11-04 16:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406331668 Looking Back on Camelot caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406444376 I had no idea that this musical brought on so many struggles for the people involved in it. For example, the director, Moss Hart was having major heart problems and Frederick Loewe vowed to quit writing for musical theatre after this show. No wonder this show is commonly viewed as the death of the typical Golden Age musical. ]]> 2019-11-04 18:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406444376 Ethel Merman Disco caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406447111 I know I already mentioned this amazing album, but her disco version of Everything's Coming Up Roses deserves its own individual post for being so iconic.]]> 2019-11-04 18:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406447111 The Musical Men Behind The Music Man caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406449224 This article explains the interesting origin of Meredith Willson's work with John Philip Sousa's famous marching band. This clearly influenced the plot of The Music Man directly, especially when Prof. Harold Hill states to the people of River City that it is time to return to the times of "W.C Handy and John Philip Sousa".]]> 2019-11-04 18:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406449224 Lessons from Stephen Sondheim caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406452767 I love the story about how Jerome Robbins had an idea about flowers based on an actual dance he had been to in the Bronx. I think this shows that he was really trying to make it an accurate product of the time period.]]> 2019-11-04 18:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406452767 Stephen Sondheim on "Gypsy" and "West Side Story" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406466822 It is so cool to hear Stephen Sondheim talk about the making of two of the most iconic musicals ever. I think he is one of main people alive who can help to immortalize legends he worked with, such as Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein.]]> 2019-11-04 19:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406466822 The Fantasticks caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406469757 This is a very descriptive review of the Fantasticks, as well as a discussion of the show's influences, such as Noh Theatre and Comedia del arte. I love how this show was described as "a sophisticated story about innocence". I think that sums up the story very well.]]> 2019-11-04 19:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406469757 Julie Andrew and Richard Burton caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406472948 In this interview, the incredible Julie Andrews discusses the time where Richard Burton tried to woo her during the run of Camelot. Overall, it is just a fun little story and Julie Andrews is so fun to watch.]]> 2019-11-04 19:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406472948 Richard Burton and Julie Andrews caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406474528 This is a clip of Julie Andrews and Richard Burton singing a number from Camelot on the Ed Sullivan show. Considering the major widespread popularity of the Ed Sullivan show, I assume that this performance definitely increased ticket sales and mass success for Camelot.]]> 2019-11-04 19:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406474528 The Real Roots of the Nuclear Family caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406529421 This article discusses the origin of term "nuclear family". I am very interested as to why this term came about and whether or not it actually has to do with the nuclear anxiety of the generation the term came about during.]]> 2019-11-04 20:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406529421 The First McDonalds caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406531062 According to this article, McDonalds began as a food stand ran by two brothers. This is a great example of capitalism working in someone's favor, especially considering the major boom of fast food in America after the invention of McDonalds.]]> 2019-11-04 20:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406531062 Jule Styne Interview caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406532511 This is a very retro interview with Jule Styne, in which he discusses "Gypsy" and performs "Everything's Coming Up Roses". Apparently, this live show was very rare for Jule Styne, who was barely ever seen on Television at the time.]]> 2019-11-04 20:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406532511 Stephen Sondheim Chronology caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406534499 This is a very helpful resource that I can see myself using in the future, especially as we learn more about Stephen Sondheim's works in class. This is basically a huge compilation timeline of every work he ever did and of all of his notable accomplishments.]]> 2019-11-04 21:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406534499 Why Were So Many Beloved Christmas Songs Written By Jewish Musicians? caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406536056 This topic is so fascinating to me! The article explains this phenomenon well, stating that Jewish songwriters’ own successful assimilation and gratitude to America pervades their midcentury Christmas and other songs, and appealed to a country that wanted to feel brave and united as it fought World War II."]]> 2019-11-04 21:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/406536056 Why Fiddler on the Roof is the Opposite of a Jewish Musical caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408167810 This is a very interesting perspective on this musical. I never would have thought that Jewish people would avoid this musical, but it makes sense because they are likely expected to know it and it is probably thrown around constantly as something non-Jewish people can relate to. Because of this, I can see the pushback. I think every kind of culture has hallmark pieces of content that other people who do not belong to that culture use to try to relate (for me, being queer, people talk to me about Blue Is The Warmest Color all the time and it really gets on my nerves). ]]> 2019-11-07 16:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408167810 Looking On the Bright Side with Broadway Icon Jerry Herman caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408172015 I am so obsessed with Jerry Herman and I think his contribution to the AIDS crisis is SO important!! I also love to read his words, and this interview is no different. In regards to his favorite work he ever did, Mack and Mabel, being revived after lukewarm reviews, he said "Reprise- it's my favorite word in the theater". I think that is beautiful.]]> 2019-11-07 16:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408172015 Gilmore Girls X Fiddler On The Roof caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408176732 This is a video of the iconic Sean Gunn as Kirk singing Do You Love Me? from Fiddler On The Roof with a little girl (it makes sense in the show, I promise). This was how I originally knew all of the words to this song and I think that is very strange and funny.]]> 2019-11-07 16:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408176732 JAP Battle- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408178843 This is another Crazy Ex-Girlfriend song about being Jewish, but this one in particular tackles the stereotype of being a Jewish American Princess. It is also a pun because it is a rap battle between two well-to-do Jewish women. ]]> 2019-11-07 16:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408178843 JAP Battle (Reprise)- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408181009 This is the reprise to JAP Battle, which I honestly prefer because it is a compliment battle. I think that says a lot about these two characters and the way their relationship evolves. Also, more about Jewish stereotypes.]]> 2019-11-07 16:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408181009 Where's The Bathroom?- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408182910 I am sorry for all of the CXG posts, but I have a lot to say about it. This song seems like an opposition to the homely Jewish mother stereotype. Rebecca's mom, Naomi (played by the amazing Tovah Feldshuh) is condescending, stuck up and prissy from the start. This is especially so because this is the FIRST TIME she is ever introduced in the show. Also, this song sounds so stereotypically Jewish in regards to the score, which I think is stylistically fitting.]]> 2019-11-07 16:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408182910 The Particularly Jewish Humor of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408187279 This article goes into depth about everything that I have been saying. I think it is so cool to hear about how Rachel Bloom (my favorite person ever maybe) and Aline Brosh McKenna incorporated their lives into the show through musical theatre.]]> 2019-11-07 16:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408187279 Untucking the Queer History of the Colorful Hanky Code caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408190697 As a gay person, I have known about this for years, but I was surprised as to how many people in class did not know about it. Overall, I think they probably did not because most people in America are able to be out to the point where this system became obsolete. Regardless, I think it is very cool to learn about how the people before me made their sexual orientation known in a way that felt safe for them.]]> 2019-11-07 16:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408190697 Little Me- 1999 Tony Awards Performance caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408292909 I am so fascinated by this weird little show and I think it would be so fun to be in. In this clip of the 1999 Tony Awards, Martin Short sings "Boom Boom". I completely get why this song was so taboo when it came out, because it is definitely filled with innuendos.]]> 2019-11-07 19:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408292909 Little Me caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408296438 This is a clip of Tony Yazbeck, Christian Borle, and the company of the revival of Little Me. I did not realize that "I've Got Your Number" was from this show. That song is very popular and I wonder if that helped make this show more popular in turn.]]> 2019-11-07 19:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/408296438 "7 Rings" vs. "My Favorite Things" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409198186 This is very obvious, but I thought I should put it in here anyway. "7 Rings" by Ariana Grande has a build up to the chorus that is very clearly based on "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music". I am very interested in the crossover between musical theatre and pop music, especially with connections to classic musicals.]]> 2019-11-10 18:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409198186 "Rich Girl" vs. "If I Were A Rich Man" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409198614 Here is another pop music connection that is pretty obvious. Gwen Stefani's "Rich Girl" is very clearly based on "If I Were A Rich Man" from Fiddler On The Roof. I think this is such a strange connection, but it worked out pretty well, since this song is a major bop.]]> 2019-11-10 18:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409198614 Tyne Daly in Jerry Herman's Dear World caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409199429 This musical is so cool to me. I had no idea that the amazing Tyne Daly was in it! I would have loved to see that. This is a little trailer for the show, in which Tyne Daly briefly discusses the plot of the show.]]> 2019-11-10 18:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409199429 Eleven O'Clock caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409199905 In the final episode of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Rebecca Bunch uses the 11:00 clock number to her advantage in what is the #1 BEST SHOW IN THE WHOLE SHOW. After this song, she discovers the way that she uses musical theatre to cope with her issues and I think that is genuinely fascinating because it seems as if so many creatives do the same (whether it is healthy or not, I do not know, but I do know that it happens).]]> 2019-11-10 18:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409199905 Dream Ballet- Crazy Ex Girlfriend caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409210220 In an episode of Crazy-Ex Girlfriend, Rebecca and Valencia go to a hippy dippy yoga retreat and accidentally drink some drugged juice. As they begin to trip, they say together "woahhh, a dream ballet!", leading to what is called "The Triceratops Ballet". This ballet is so absurd, including a medley of a bunch of songs in the show, but the dialogue and the way the girls interact with Josh is a definite reference to the dream ballets of the Golden Age.]]> 2019-11-10 19:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409210220 Play That Funky Music, White Boy caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409212690 I might be overthinking this song, as I tend to do with most things, but I feel like this song is about white people assimilating to the popular funk/soul music of the time. I wonder if this song actually led more white people to listen to this kind of music. The lyrics "Now first it wasn't easy
Changin' Rock and Roll and minds and things were getting shaky
I thought I'd have to leave it behind
But now its so much better" seem especially indicative of this potential narrative. Regardless of the meaning, the song is definitely a classic. ]]> 2019-11-10 20:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409212690 Robert Morse's Mad Men Audition caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409214285 This is a funny little interview about Robert Morse's Mad Men audition, many years after starring in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. Mad Men is one of my favorite shows, so the origin story of Robert Morse being in it after H2$ is so cool to me.]]> 2019-11-10 20:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409214285 "My Body"- The Life caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409215200 The Life is one of my favorite musicals ever and this song might be my favorite show tune EVER, and for good reason. Jerry Herman did such a great job writing a song that is still relevant today. The lyrics, "It's my body and my body ain't nobody's business but my own" is really liberating to me. I wish more people did this show because I can imagine that people today would still relate to the struggles of these women- especially sex workers. Also, the cast of this show is so diverse in every way and the song is so important in regards to women having autonomy over their bodies. It is SO COOL to see a bunch of women of color and different sizes sing about their freedom!!!!! I just really love this show so much. The end.]]> 2019-11-10 20:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409215200 The World's First Rock Musical caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409217017 According to this guy, Ted Nelson, him and his friend Richard Caplan wrote the first rock musical ever in college, called Anything and Everything. I think this is interesting because it shows that there is always something that preceded the big things in history. I guess in this case, Anything and Everything preceded Bye Bye, Birdie but no one knew because it did not do well. I am sure that there were other rock musicals before that one that no one else even knew about. This makes history complicated. I think Bye Bye Birdie is regarded as the first rock musical because it was the first rock musical that a large population had actually heard about and/or seen.]]> 2019-11-10 20:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409217017 It's Not Bad Being Out of College / Anything and Everything caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409217838 This is a recording of Richard Caplan singing a song from Anything and Everything. I am so fascinated by this musical because it seems like an absolute flop that the creators thought would be the next biggest thing. Also, this was written before Bye Bye, Birdie, so I wonder what this was recorded on- especially because this one is a modern recording now that we can listen to.]]> 2019-11-10 20:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409217838 "Dream Ghost" vs. "Dreamgirls" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409314430 In Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Rebecca's therapist, Dr.Akopian sings this song about being dream ghosts with a few other dream ghosts. This song is definitely based off of Dreamgirls, especially when it gets to the chorus. The title song from Dreamgirls specifically is the reference here. ]]> 2019-11-11 05:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409314430 "Ya Got Trouble" in Grace and Frankie caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409315167 In an early episode of Grace and Frankie, Robert (Martin Sheen) plays Harold Hill at a community theatre and it's really a great time. There isn't much to say about this, but I really enjoy picking out all of the musical theatre moments from my favorite TV shows, since both of these forms of content are important to me.]]> 2019-11-11 05:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409315167 "The Impossible Dream" in Grace and Frankie caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409315749 In the latest season of Grace and Frankie, Robert sings "The Impossible Dream" from Man of La Mancha and I just think it is such a great song for Martin Sheen. This song is the peak of his character arc development. He really does such a great job in this number (it made me cry a lot) and the coolest part was that it made me want to go and listen to the musical, which I had never heard before. Also, catch the quick Gypsy reference- "Sing out, Louise" from one of his kids in the audience. He also plays Sancho momentarily, singing the song "I, Don Quixote", but I can't find a clip from it.]]> 2019-11-11 05:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409315749 "If My Friends Could See Me Now" in Bunheads caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409316937 In an episode of my absolute favorite TV flop, Bunheads, Sutton Foster (as Michelle Simms) sings "If My Friends Could See Me Now" from Sweet Charity. This is funny because Sutton actually played this part years before. Also, this song has a great parallel to Michelle's life. Her friends would not believe it if they could see her now, but not in the way that the song typically depicts, since she is at one of the lowest points in her life. I think this song was a great choice for the audition in this show, in regards to the progression of the plot. ]]> 2019-11-11 05:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409316937 "Its A Perfect Relationship" in Bunheads caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409318698 We get a double musical theatre reference in this episode of Bunheads! As Ginny sings "Its A Perfect Relationship" from Bells Are Ringing", Michelle (Sutton Foster) tells her to "sing out, Louise!". ]]> 2019-11-11 05:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409318698 Chicago and Cabaret in Bunheads caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409319835 Here is a compilation of 2 of Michelle's audition nightmares- one in which she sings "Me and My Baby" from Chicago, and the other in which she sings "Maybe This Time" from Cabaret. This is great for the audience because that means we get to see Sutton Foster do more musical theatre. On top of that, these two songs are a culmination of Michelle's failures as both a person and an actress, so they are perfect choices for these dream sequences. Amy Sherman Palladino and her team of writers are pure genius.]]> 2019-11-11 05:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409319835 "She-Cago" from Victorious caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409320491 I HAVE BEEN WAITING ALL SEMESTER FOR US TO GET TO CHICAGO SO I COULD TALK ABOUT THIS MASTERPIECE!!!! This is Trina's performance of her one woman show, She-Cago, which is direct spoof of Chicago. I SPENT MY ENTIRE CHILDHOOD THINKING THIS WAS THE CHICAGO THAT EVERYONE WAS TALKING ABOUT, so when I found out this was just on Victorious, I was so surprised. This is the biggest example of TV and musical theatre intertwining in my head. I did not realize this as a topic was so interesting to me, but through this padlet I have realized that it really is for some reason.]]> 2019-11-11 06:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409320491 Marvelous Ms. Maisel- "Jewish, Just For Us" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409321970 I can't believe I haven't made a single post about this AMAZING show! This article discusses many things about the show, but what is the most fascinating to me is the idea of it being "Jewish, Just For Us", which is an idea of being Jewish in a way that is highlighted as important, but it is not used as a trope to follow some sort of agenda. I think that is awesome. The list of other shows that do this, such as my two favorites- Broad City and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend- made me realize how much of my favorite content is made by or surrounds Jewish women. Also, there is a prediction that Sid Caesar will be showcased in the upcoming season, which is really cool considering his popularity at the time of the show.]]> 2019-11-11 06:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409321970 What's The Deal With Taxi Dancers? caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409323720 I did not know that this was still happening! It is such a weird concept that I thought would have died out by now in favor for more intense forms of work verging on sex work. Apparently, taxi dancing is still popular with "Latin or Kizomba festivals". I guess this makes sense, since Latin festivals are known to be filled with dancing. My biggest question about taxi dancing overall is: were there male taxi dancers? I would assume so, but I doubt there were as many.]]> 2019-11-11 06:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409323720 Taxi Dancers Part 2 caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409324770 So I found an answer to my question! There WERE male taxi dancers. This article says Male taxi dancers were also a available. One well-known etiquette guide from 1952 suggests that no woman should be ashamed of employing paid dancers when she is traveling- provided it’s only dancing! Amy Vanderbilt’s New Complete Book of Etiquette advises the following on hiring male taxi dancers: “For unaccompanied women to employ these dancing partners in public places is correct, but for them to put the arrangement on any kind of personal plane is begging for trouble.”  ]]> 2019-11-11 06:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409324770 Pearl Bailey in Hello, Dolly! caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409777351 Carol Channing introduced the all black cast of Hello, Dolly! in 1968. This  performance is SO good and Pearl Bailey's award acceptance speech is so lovely. The best part is the introduction of Pearl Bailey, in which Jack Benny told the audience that when he was offered to be on Johnny Carson's show, he said he would come on any day except for when Pearl Bailey is performing. Then, he hugs and kisses her on the cheek. That is so nice and it makes me happy. Pearl Bailey deserved all of his appreciation and more. ]]> 2019-11-12 04:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409777351 Pearl Bailey- Hello, Dolly! caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409778357 This is a clip of Pearl Bailey singing "Before the Parade Passes By" from Hello, Dolly!. I am so captivated by Peal Bailey and I completely get why many people consider her to be the best Dolly. I love her speech based singing because I think it really seems fitting for the character. ]]> 2019-11-12 04:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409778357 How Straight Actors 'Playing Gay' Can Hurt the LGBTQ Community caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409779083 This question is very similar to the question asked in class about whether or not non-Jewish actors should be in Fiddler On The Roof. I am still very conflicted about this and I think about it all of the time. I think on one hand, if the actor does a good job of telling the story of the LGBTQ character, then maybe it doesn't matter. However, I personally think that there are more talented queer actors probably at any given time who could actually tell these stories .]]> 2019-11-12 04:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409779083 Leonard Bernstein's Black America caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409780263 This is an hour long radio documentary about Leonard Bernstein's activism and vision for America. I listened to it and I think it is very well done and interesting. Terrance McKnight delves into West Side Story as well, which is really cool.]]> 2019-11-12 04:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409780263 Leonard Bernstein- "What Is American Music?" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409780834 Leonard Bernstein's website is such a great resource. It has everything from archived pictures and letters to transcripts of his speeches and interviews. On this page in particular, Bernstein discusses what makes "American music" actually American, using An American In Paris as an example.]]> 2019-11-12 04:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/409780834 The Complex Life of Leonard Bernstein caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410262447 In this article celebrating the life of Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic archivist Barbara Haws says "Sometimes when you watch Bernstein conduct, and he's so involved and he's so into it — you know, it's his own expression. It's not even trying to communicate something specific to the orchestra. It's his own involvement and enthusiasm at that moment, his own kind of oneness with the work." I think this is a great explanation of what makes his work so great.]]> 2019-11-12 21:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410262447 Bernstein Conducts 0n The Town caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410264860 This video is super cool because this is a recording of On The Town from an original 1945 record. This means that the quality is really authentic and the audio is genuinely good, for being that old.]]> 2019-11-12 21:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410264860 Fascinating Insights Into Bernstein's On The Town: "Three Dance Episodes" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410266479 Here are direct quotes of Bernstein explaining the three dance episodes!
 
“In the Dance of the Great Lover, Gaby, the romantic sailor in search of the glamorous Miss Turnstiles, falls asleep in the subway and dreams of his prowess in sweeping Miss Turnstiles off her feet.

“In the Pas de Deux, Gaby watches a scene, both tender and sinister, in which a sensitive high-school girl in Central Park is lured and then cast off by a worldly sailor.

“The Times Square Ballet is a more panoramic sequence in which all the sailors in New York congregate in Times Square for their night of fun. There is communal dancing, a scene in a souvenir arcade, and a scene in the Roseland Dance Palace.”
]]> 2019-11-12 21:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410266479 How Bernstein's 'On The Town' Paved the Way For 'West Side Story' caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410268092 My personal favorite part of this article is hearing about the fact that Jerome Robbins went to Bernstein and demanded that he do the composition for Fancy Free because he was so unhappy with it. This is not surprising to me because Jerome Robbins was known as a grumpy man that was hard to work with. That being said, I find that little story to be so funny.]]> 2019-11-12 21:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410268092 Pearl Bailey- Hello, Dolly! caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410271355 This website is really cool because it highlights the histories of every famous cast of Hello, Dolly!- specifically, every single famous woman who ever played Dolly. For example, on Pearl Bailey's page, it says that the all black cast was actually infamous producer David Merrick's idea. He thought of this because after many years, ticket sales were starting to decrease and he needed a new way to intrigue the masses.]]> 2019-11-12 21:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410271355 Bernadette Peters in Mack and Mabel caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410654014 I did not know that Bernadette Peters was in this show! I wonder why this show was not very popular, especially because Bernadette Peters was the star. I feel like that would typically draw a big audience because of her popularity.]]> 2019-11-13 15:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410654014 50 Years of Cabaret caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410656104 This article states that "We can track America’s attitude toward homosexuality, for example, through the progressive outing of the “Cabaret” male lead, from reluctant straight man back in 1966 to unambiguous — if closeted — gay man today." I think this is proof that the audience projects their own ideas onto the characters in musicals, which can completely change the context of the original production. ]]> 2019-11-13 15:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410656104 Cabaret Just Keeps Getting Zanier caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410657742 I think one of the coolest things about Cabaret is that the context of the show stays the same throughout the years, but the connotation of the show is constantly shifting. This is true with many older musicals, but Cabaret seems more adaptable. This article supports this theory.]]> 2019-11-13 16:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410657742 Cabaret Movie vs. Musical caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410661270 This interview compares and contrasts the movie version of Cabaret with the stage version. I completely agree with the statement that "The Cabaret film is a paradox: it's a truly great movie adapted from truly great source material, but it achieves most of its greatness by thoroughly gutting and re-imagining that source." Personally, I think that this movie musical is different from most others because of its "re-imagining" of the source material.]]> 2019-11-13 16:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410661270 Chicago: The Female Lament Behind the Vaudeville caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410664359 This article debates the feminist agenda of Chicago. I completely get the debate here because while at first sight it definitely feels very feminist, maybe the structure in which the characters are set up is fighting against that agenda. Of course, these women live unconventional lives, but I think it is kind of because they had no other choice. I am genuinely unsure of the extent to which this musical is classified as feminist, but I do applaud it for depicting women in ways that are not characteristic of the time period- loud, angry, sexual, independent women. I think regardless of the show's agenda, that is a good change to see in musical theatre.]]> 2019-11-13 16:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/410664359 Field Guide for Redlining a City caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/411189059 This article includes some of the photos that we discussed in class, but it gives more context as to how redlining actually happened. Also, it gives modern examples of the manifestation of redlining, specifically, which is important- especially because this seems like a topic that people might think was only in the past.]]> 2019-11-14 14:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/411189059 Lena Horne- Cabin In The Sky caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/411192653 I found the full movie of Cabin in the Sky! I really want to watch this soon because I have not seen Lena Horne in anything besides Stormy Weather.]]> 2019-11-14 14:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/411192653 Carmen Miranda- Slick Hare caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/411195655 Besides the Chiquita banana commercials, this is what I always think of when I hear about Carmen Miranda. My Brazilian uncle showed me this when I was little and learning a little bit of Portuguese! Carmen Miranda actually was brought in to voice this role, which is pretty cool.]]> 2019-11-14 14:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/411195655 Daffy Duck as Carmen Miranda caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/411198040 Here is another Looney Tunes reference to Carmen Miranda. I did not know about this one, but I am not surprised that it exists, considering the fact that Carmen Miranda was hugely popular. Also, the big fruit hat is pretty easy to make fun of. ]]> 2019-11-14 14:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/411198040 What Is Blockbusting? caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/411201130 Real estate agent J. Lucky Henry explains the concept of blockbusting in a modern context. He gives actual examples of blockbusting in Boston, as well. I think he does a really great job of explaining this complicated concept in a way that is easy to understand. He also discusses the Fair Housing Act and the way that this form of government intervention has helped to prevent blockbusting.]]> 2019-11-14 14:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/411201130 Audra McDonald- The Glamorous Life caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/413182423 This is my favorite ever version of The Glamorous Life from A Little Night Music. I am obsessed with Audra McDonald and I think she performs this song with so many nuances.]]> 2019-11-19 05:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/413182423 Stephen Sondheim sings "The Glamorous Life" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/413182843 This is a super cool audio recording of Stephen Sondheim singing "The Glamorous Life" from A Little Night Music. I did not know that he was such a good singer and it is so cool to hear him sing and play at the same time.]]> 2019-11-19 06:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/413182843 Stephen Sondheim on "Sweeney Todd" and His Process For Writing A Musical caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/413183381 In this clip, Stephen Sondheim discusses "the myth of the unified score" in musical theatre, stating that there cannot be a unified score because the dialogue breaks up the score. I agree with him completely, but I do understand the idea of the unified score. It makes sense to strive for a unified score, but maybe it is not always realistic in execution.]]> 2019-11-19 06:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/413183381 Sweeney Todd- "Epiphany"- Stephen Sondheim caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/413184069 This is original footage of Stephen Sondheim directing the song "Epiphany" from Sweeney Todd. There is also an interview of Stephen Sondheim discussing Sweeney Todd and the songs in the show. This interview is so cool because it seems really intimate.]]> 2019-11-19 06:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/413184069 "What's Your Story?" vs. "Cell Block Tango" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/413185161 I forgot to mention that this song from Crazy Ex Girlfriend is based off of Cell Block Tango from Chicago. I love this song so much because it elaborates on the fantasy of the women in "Cell Block Tango" being arrested for sexy, dramatic reasons. The twist here is that these women in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend are actually wronged by the system and/or led really hard lives.]]> 2019-11-19 06:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/413185161 Glow- Seder Scene caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414235580 When we discussed seders in class, I realized that I actually knew what that was because of this scene from GLOW, in which Melrose gives a seder for the team while on a camping trip. I think you will find this episode interesting because it grapples with the bond between African Americans and Jews, which we talk about in class frequently. There is also a similar conversation between Melrose and Jenny- an Asian immigrant. Jackie John (playing Melrose) actually included a story of her own aunt in this scene! I bet that was so cool for her.]]> 2019-11-20 19:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414235580 "There's No Bathroom"- Crazy Ex Girlfriend caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414241733 This is a reprise to Tovah Feldshuh's "Where's the Bathroom?" in which Weird Al explains that Greg and Rebecca cannot poop in the hot air balloon. This song is highly based off of the original through the stereotypical "Jewish" sound of this song. It sounds even more stereotypical with this song, which I think is on purpose, especially because Weird Al is not Jewish. ]]> 2019-11-20 19:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414241733 "Strip Away My Conscience"- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414247022 This song is super Fosse based when it comes to choreography and it definitely uses Chicago as a reference. This song has the sexual nature of Chicago, combined with the aggression of characters like Velma Kelly. Also, the underscoring sounds very similar to "Roxie" from Chicago. In general, it is a confirmed BOP as well.]]> 2019-11-20 19:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414247022 Ada Isaacs Menken caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414258101 So it turns out that I am still OBSESSED with Ada Isaacs Menken!!! Here is a clip from a podcast in which Michael Foster discusses the life and times of Ada Isaacs Menken. It is so cool to hear about her and the people that she inspired, such as Walt Whitman and Sir Conan Doyle. She also was not always beloved in the public eye because she was viewed as risqué, but the fact that she didn't let that stop her is awesome.]]> 2019-11-20 19:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414258101 Infelicia by Adah Isaacs Menken caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414261625 I have been listening to this audiobook for a while and it is SO GOOD!!! I really recommend it to understand more of Adah Isaacs Menken's life and creative works. I think she is a great writer and I do not understand why no one else thought so at the time. She definitely has a borderline cheesy and dramatic writing style, but it is so descriptive and fun to listen to.]]> 2019-11-20 19:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414261625 Etta King on Adah Isaacs Menken's Last Performance caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414264711 Adah Isaacs Menken is an absolute badass and this clip of Etta King discussing her famous performance in Mazeppa definitely proves that.]]> 2019-11-20 19:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414264711 Anna Kendrick- "Ladies Who Lunch" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414280163 In the 2003 movie Camp, Anna Kendrick sings "Ladies Who Lunch". She was around 16 in this movie, so for her age, I think this is a really good and fun attempt at this song. This song is hard because it has a reputation of being sung by famous women, but also because it is made for women much older than her, so she was already at a disadvantage.]]> 2019-11-20 19:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414280163 Lady Bird- Audition Scene caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414283675 In Lady Bird, the school is casting a production of Merrily We Roll Along, which leads to some great (and very funny) auditions from Into The Woods, Anyone Can Whistle, and Merrily We Roll Along. Saoirse Ronan as Lady Bird's audition of "Everybody Says Don't" is my favorite personally.]]> 2019-11-20 20:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414283675 Stephen Sondheim - 1994 Actor's Studio Interview caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414288582 In this interview, Stephen Sondheim roasts Oscar Hammerstein for his lyrics that "do not work without the music". He gives Hammerstein a million backhanded compliments, which is interesting because it makes it clear that he respects Hammerstein's art, but disagrees with his fundamental "naievete". Also, Sondheim explains the course Hammerstein assigned him at the beginning of his work with him.]]> 2019-11-20 20:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414288582 Sondheim's Unproduced Projects caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414294462 This is a list of all of Sondheim's musicals that were introduced. This includes his musical version of Mary Poppins and his first ever original musical, Climb High.]]> 2019-11-20 20:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414294462 Company: The "Concept" Musical caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414295545 This dude makes some of the best musical theatre content on Youtube, in my opinion. In this video, he defines the term "concept musical" and why the form and structure of Company is classified as one. I also like how he mentions the vaudevillian roots of Company, as that is something that I had never really considered.]]> 2019-11-20 20:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414295545 'Assassins' in The Politician caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414930116 I was really hoping we would talk about this musical in class so I could post about this TV show! This musical is the PERFECT choice for this show because it parallels the characters in the show so well. For example, the article states that "A villain never thinks he's a villain—he is the hero of his own story," the director tells the cast. How appropriate, considering at this point it's very unclear which category Payton falls under. Ricardo is perfect for the character of Booth, as well because him getting the role furthers the plot of the show expertly.]]> 2019-11-21 19:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/414930116 "This Session Is Going To Be Different" vs. "Maybe This Tine" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/415900623 This song sung by Michael Hyatt as Dr. Akopian from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is very clearly based off of "Maybe This Time" from Cabaret. She even says "maybe this time" before the song starts. This song is perfect to parody Cabaret because both songs evoke the same melancholy feelings.]]> 2019-11-24 21:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/415900623 "Flooded With Justice"- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/415901587 This song is one of the most obvious parodies in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, being based off of "Do You Hear The People Sing?" from Les Miserables. The comedic style of this song in particular is also reminiscent of Les Mis parodies in shows like Urinetown and Something Rotten. ]]> 2019-11-24 21:11:08 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/415901587 Sondheim Teaches "Send In The Clowns" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/415903591 This is so fascinating to me! I would KILL to be taught by Sondheim! This girl sounds beautiful, but I think this is a weird song for her to be coached on because it is typically sung by much older women. Regardless of that, Sondheim knows what he wants and I think he makes his notes very clear. ]]> 2019-11-24 21:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/415903591 A Little Night Music- Laura Benanti and Kristen Bell caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/415904659 These are two of my all time favorite actresses and I had no idea they were in this show together! They sound great together and I would have loved to see this production.]]> 2019-11-24 21:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/415904659 On the Intimacy of Sondheim's "Passion" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416429374 Matthew Gardiner, director of "Passion" at the Signature Theatre in Washington D.C. gives his perspective on the show and the qualities given to it by Sondheim and Lapine that make it so special. One really interesting thing that he said in this interview was that "Passion" is the most emotional Sondheim musical by far because it was written as Sondheim was falling in love for the first time. I was unaware that he had ever fallen in love and I can definitely see how that would shift his perspective on love in his musicals.]]> 2019-11-25 23:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416429374 Getting Away With Murder- Stephen Sondheim caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416430431 I mentioned this play in class because it is the only play that Sondheim ever wrote. Jeremiah and I did a scene from it (part of which is shown in this video). It was only on Broadway for a little less than a year and it is an absurdist dark comedy about the seven deadly sins who meet at a therapy support group. The best part is that there is also a big murder mystery theme within the play. I wonder if it maybe would have been more successful if it was a musical rather than a play. Regardless, I really love it (you can find it at the library, by the way). ]]> 2019-11-25 23:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416430431 Composing 'Assassins'- Part 1 caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416431590 I really enjoy hearing about Sondheim's thoughts on the assassins featured in the musical. I agree with his statement that the American public often pushes away these people as "un-American freaks", which makes the idea of a musical about these people even more interesting. However, I wonder if this musical would do as well if it were written this year, in the midst of immense gun control tension and school shootings.]]> 2019-11-25 23:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416431590 Sondheim Teaches 'Not Getting Married' from Company caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416432911 I have seen this video a million times and I think it is so cool. His proud dad looks are so funny, like when the students at the masterclass perfectly take his direction. I would be so scared to sing this song (or really any song) in front of Sondheim.]]> 2019-11-25 23:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416432911 Assassins Broadway (2004) Subtitled caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416434146 This is a full video of the 2004 Broadway production of Assassins. The quality is not that great, but it is fully subtitled and it is probably the only full version I will see for a while so I'll take what I can get. People might disagree with me on this, but I think bootlegs are a great way for everyone to see theatre and to combat the elitism of theatre itself.]]> 2019-11-25 23:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416434146 A Strange Loop caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416467755 This musical is described as being about “a young overweight-to-obese homosexual and/or gay and/or queer, cisgender male, able-bodied university-and-graduate-school educated, musical theater writing, Disney Ushering, broke-ass middle-class far left-leaning black-identified and classified American descendant of slaves full of self-conscious femme energy and who thinks he’s probably a vers bottom but not totally certain of that obsessing over the latest draft of his self-referential musical ‘A Strange Loop’!”. And it is AWESOME. I am so glad we talked about it in class because I think it definitely deserves more notoriety. ]]> 2019-11-26 01:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416467755 Judy Collins- "Send In The Clowns" caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416468898 Judy Collins sings "Send In The Clowns" in this 1976 concert. I totally see what Sondheim's thought process was when writing this song (even though it was not originally written for her). She can clearly get the point across through her acting, so who cares if the song isn't a high belting spectacle? All that matters is that she can evoke the emotion that her character feels, and "Send In The Clowns" helps her to do that.]]> 2019-11-26 01:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416468898 "You Could Drive A Person Crazy"- Miscast Gala caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416470166 This is by far my favorite version of "You Could Drive A Person Crazy" from Company! Gavin Lee, Ethan Slater, and Wesley Taylor really kill this song through the choreography and their chemistry. ]]> 2019-11-26 02:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416470166 "Barcelona"- Company caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416471418 Company is one of my all time favorite musicals so I've seen so many different videos of productions. This is my favorite version of "Barcelona" because I think Christina Hendricks absolutely KILLS IT as April. She is definitely the person I would love to chat with if I ever ended up playing April (a dream role of mine for sure).]]> 2019-11-26 02:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416471418 Sweeney Todd: In The Theater and the Cinema caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416475736 This article compares and contrasts Sweeney Todd as a movie and as a musical in regards to hypertextuality. Hypertextuality is described as "the in depth comparison of an original work such as a novel, film, or theater production with an adaptation of that original." Personally, I think the Sweeney Todd movie is alright, but only as a separate entity away from the stage musical, which is infinitely better in comparison.]]> 2019-11-26 02:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416475736 Pacific Overtures- 1976 Original Broadway Cast caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416477213 This is the ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST of Pacific Overtures! I watched the entire show and I have a lot of thoughts. I think this show drastically differs in representation than Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song. You can tell that actual effort was put into the music sounding like it was from China, whereas Flower Drum Song's seems like it is a fabricated idea of Chinese music based off of stereotypes developed by Americans.]]> 2019-11-26 02:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416477213 Dies Irae- The Nightmare Before Christmas caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416499022 This connection was pointed out in class, but the extent of the usage of the Dies Irae motif is much more intense than I originally intended. This article gives examples of the motif in many more songs than the original one "This Is Halloween" that we discussed in class. ]]> 2019-11-26 04:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416499022 Smiles of A Summer Night- 1955 caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416500237 This is the full movie of Smiles of A Summer Night, written and directed by Ingmar Bergman. This film is so dramatic and I totally see why Hal Prince and Stephen Sondheim wanted to adapt it into a musical. I think it works much better that way because these characters need an additional format to express their thoughts and feelings.]]> 2019-11-26 04:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416500237 Glynis Johns caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416501321 Glynis Johns was the original actress that inspired the song "Send In the Clowns" from A Little Night Music. I completely get why Sondheim wrote this for her. She definitely is a good actress and I think the fact that she was not a singer does not limit the emotional speech of the song, which is the sign of a well written song in my opinion. A song should not have to rely on the talent of the singer to be good, and "Send in the Clowns" does not do that. ]]> 2019-11-26 04:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416501321 Disney- Frozen 2 Contract caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416740668 Disney signed a contract with the indigenous Sámi people in order to make sure that their culture represented appropriately. I have heard many people say that this is just an attempt to stay "woke" since that kind of thing is trendy right now. I do not care if that is the case though, because they are at least doing the right thing. They should have done this for the first movie, but I understand that maybe the need was not as dire in the first one.]]> 2019-11-26 15:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416740668 Documentary Now- Elaine Stritch caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416746836 I think of this episode EVERY TIME I think of Ladies Who Lunch. The instrumental of this song is so 70's and the lyrics to this parody song honestly sound like something Sondheim would write. Also, John Mulaney's sideburns make the whole episode even more worthwhile.]]> 2019-11-26 16:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416746836 Elaine Stritch- Ladies Who Lunch caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416749358 This is the real life event that the Documentary Now episode was based off of. This video stresses me out so much. Stephen Sondheim literally called her performance "flaccid". Yikes. I think this is the biggest nightmare of an actor- not being able to figure out how to take the notes of the director.]]> 2019-11-26 16:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416749358 George Abbott Remembered on Charlie Rose caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416752901 George Abbott lived for 107 YEARS! What the hell! In this clip of Charlie Rose, Mary Rodgers, Frank Rich, and his wife Joy look back on the life and works of George Abbott. According to Frank Rich, Abbott invented the fast, "sitcom-based" pace of musicals, which then was translated to television. ]]> 2019-11-26 16:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416752901 Harold Prince on George Abbott and His Early Career caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416755934 Hal Prince telling the story of how he got his first ever job with George Abbot straight out of college is CRAZY. So many things have changed since then. Prince also says that Abbott's number one priority was always to entertain, which was not the biggest priority of Prince himself or of most people at the time. This makes sense because at that point, Abbott was nearing the end of his life and from a completely different generation- the 1920's, in which entertainment and spectacle was super important.]]> 2019-11-26 16:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416755934 Elaine Stritch on 30 Rock caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416759130 I just had to post this scene from 30 Rock in which Jack (Alec Baldwin) and his mother, played by ELAINE STRITCH sing a Christmas duet together. I never put together that she was the mom in this show, which is crazy because I have seen it so much.]]> 2019-11-26 16:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416759130 Katherine Steele- The Worst Songs in Broadway Musicals caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416762839 I really appreciate Katherine Steele's immense hatred towards "This Was A Real Nice Clambake" from Carousel. In this video, she goes on a huge rant about this song (along with others, but this one is the longest) and how it does nothing for the plot but remind the audience that the clambake happened right before act 2. ]]> 2019-11-26 16:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416762839 Top Five Sondheim Lyrics caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416765839 This video may seem a little unimportant and biased, but I love to hear his explanations behind his picks. Also, all of his videos are genuinely great quality. He explains the idea of Sondheim using numbers instead of classifying them as songs, using the song "Opening Doors" from Merrily We Roll Along. His theory on the lyric "attend the tale of Sweeney Todd" is something I had never thought about.]]> 2019-11-26 16:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/416765839 "Mama's Broken Heart"- Miranda Lambert caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/417214092 This has been one of my favorite songs since it came out when I was in middle school. I was singing along to it today and FINALLY understood one of the references because of what we learned in class. The lyric is "wish I could be just a little less dramatic like a Kennedy when Camelot went down in flames". I never knew what this meant until know and my soul feels complete. ]]> 2019-11-27 17:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/417214092 Meet Anita Berber" The 'Priestess of Debauchery' caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/420367413 I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS WOMAN- adding her to the list (with Ada Isaacs Menken, Marc Blitzstein and Peggy Fears). This entire website is a great resource to learn about interesting people in history that are overlooked, but this article is especially great. My favorite part is the portrait of her at the bottom, which was confiscated by Nazis and identified as contraband.]]> 2019-12-05 17:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/420367413 Brigitte Helm in "Metropolis" (1927) caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/420387128 I am trying to find this entire movie, but I don't even know where to search. This is the exact type of wacky, surrealist shit that I love! Brigitte Helm is the dancer here. She was there at the Weimar Republic at the same time as Sebastian Droste and Anita Berber. I am SO INTERESTED in the cabaret scene of this time period!!!!]]> 2019-12-05 18:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/420387128 Anita Berber Dancing caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/420399996 This is a compilation of clips of Anita Berber in  ‘Unheimliche Geschichten' ['Eerie Tales'] (1919) and 'Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler' (1922). She is such a good dancer! John Hall, who posts a ton of videos of the German cabaret scene, is super informative in the video descriptions as well.]]> 2019-12-05 18:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/420399996 A Rare Appearance of Female Impersonator Jean Malin caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/420404366 This is a clip of Jean Malin. I am not sure what it is from, as it does not say in the description, but I assume it is from a movie or something? Either way, Jean Malin is so fascinating to watch. Also, the video clip mentions him being a "female impersonator", which is what we discussed in class.]]> 2019-12-05 18:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/420404366 The Pansy Craze on Stage and Screen caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/420429082 This is a mini documentary on The Pansy Craze. I wrote an essay on this topic in high school and this video was a really helpful resource for me. I hunted it down because I want to remember it as a crash course of the people and performances of the Pansy Craze. Basically, I have so much more studying that I want to do on the history of LGBTQ people in theatre. This is truly my peak interest in regards to theatre history.]]> 2019-12-05 19:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/420429082 Adah Isaacs Menken- for the last time caudleneely https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/420435739 For my last ever padlet post, it would be a crime for me to post about anyone else other than my favorite person in history- ADAH ISAACS MENKEN. This is a picture with an amazing quote that she said that is still very relevant. I genuinely feel very connected to Adah Isaacs Menken and think she is a total badass. Also, this quote totally encompasses the way she lived her life, I think. Overall, I just think it is great to see people make spaces for themselves to be creative and authentic. Adah Isaacs Menken did that. ]]> 2019-12-05 19:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/caudleneely/agr3r6xgq6h0/wish/420435739