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0001 - Ziegfeld (1988)
Musique: *** Divers • Paroles: *** Divers • Livret: Alistair Beaton • Ned Sherrin • Production originale: 1 version mentionnée
Dispo: Résumé Génèse Liste chansons
Musique: *** Divers • Paroles: *** Divers • Livret: Alistair Beaton • Ned Sherrin • Production originale: 1 version mentionnée
Dispo: Résumé Génèse Liste chansons
Genèse: This extravaganza boasted 22 six-foot tail showgirls, a total cast of 60, costumes worth over £1 million and purported to tell the tale of legendary Broadway impresario, Florenz Ziegfeld. Sadly, Ziegfeld himself was a man forever surrounded by dozens of beautiful girls yet unable to build a coherent relationship with any one of them; he was surrounded by millions of his own box-office dollars yet unable to spend it on anything but outer surfaces. He had hit shows but few of the writers and choreographers would stay with him, since he was an impresario with no real idea of anything beyond spectacle. Since the story of the man himself could not provide any “heart” or plot to the show, it came over as nothing more than a hugely over-the-top fashion parade from the museum of show business. Magnificent to look at - but nothing more. Within a few weeks of the opening, following a critical mauling and backstage rows, both the director and the leading man left the show. Tommy Steele was called in to re-structure the show and until a new lead was signed up, Marc Urqhart, the understudy, took over the title role. After some re-writing the role of Ziegfeld was played by Topol, but not even he could save this glitteringly expensive musical. It closed on October 1st with losses estimated at some £3 million…
Résumé: This is not so much a biography musical as a musical using all the hallmarks of a Ziegfeld revue - colourful costumes, beautiful girls, spectacular scenery and a melodious score from musical numbers by masters of the genre.
Création: 26/4/1988 - Palladium Theatre (Londres) - représ.
Version 1
A Saint she ain't (1999-04-King's Head Theatre-London)
Type de série: OriginalThéâtre: King's Head Theatre (Londres - Angleterre) Durée : 1 mois Nombre : Première Preview : Thursday 29 April 1999Première : Thursday 29 April 1999Dernière : Sunday 30 May 1999Mise en scène : Ned Sherrin • Chorégraphie : Lindsay Dolan • Producteur : Avec : Rae Baker (Anna Bagalucci), Gavin Lee (Danny O ’Reilley), Pauline Daniels (Mrs Fay Bogle), Barry Cryer (Snaveley T. Bogle), Vincent Marzello, Brian Greene, Jessica Martin, Robert Norris, Michael Roberts.Commentaires : Based on “Sganarelle, ou le cocu imaginaire” by Molière, this is a send-up of the 1940s musical where sailors on leave would meet up and fall in love with Rita Hayworth types, get into a series of misunderstanding and farcical situations, but eventually have a happy ending. With clever parodies of period songs, some wonderful puns and terrible jokes, this was deemed to be a delightful night’s entertainment. It ran a month at the King’s Head, and was then re-staged for a four month run at the Apollo, finishing in January 2000.Presse : THE FINANCIAL TIMES says, "The crucial element is the joy of this comprehensive pastiche" and goes on to say "it is simply immense fun."
THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH says "The Original good time had by all."
NICHOLAS DE JONGH of THE EVENING STANDARD says, "A Saint She ain't slips down memory lane and stays for a salacious night out."
BENEDICT NIGHTINGALE of THE TIMES says, "Puns, quips, doubles-entendres, malapropisms and jolly repartee seem to come pouring out of every part of the stage..."
THE NEWS OF THE WORLD says, "A diamond studded cast. It's a delight."
However, JANE EDWARDES of TIME OUT did not care for the show saying, "What might be great for half an hour on the radio feels stretched to breaking point in the theatre."
Version 2
A Saint she ain't (1999-09-Appolo Theatre-London)
Type de série: West End TransferThéâtre: Apollo Theatre (Londres - Angleterre) Durée : 3 mois 3 semaines Nombre : 133 représentationsPremière Preview : Thursday 16 September 1999Première : Wednesday 22 September 1999Dernière : Saturday 15 January 2000Mise en scène : Ned Sherrin • Chorégraphie : Lindsay Dolan • Producteur : Avec : Rae Baker (Anna Bagalucci), Gavin Lee (Danny O ’Reilley), Pauline Daniels (Mrs Fay Bogle), Barry Cryer (Snaveley T. Bogle), Vincent Marzello, Brian Greene, Jessica Martin, Robert Norris, Michael Roberts.Commentaires : Based on “Sganarelle, ou le cocu imaginaire” by Molière, this is a send-up of the 1940s musical where sailors on leave would meet up and fall in love with Rita Hayworth types, get into a series of misunderstanding and farcical situations, but eventually have a happy ending. With clever parodies of period songs, some wonderful puns and terrible jokes, this was deemed to be a delightful night’s entertainment. It ran a month at the King’s Head, and was then re-staged for a four month run at the Apollo, finishing in January 2000.Presse : THE FINANCIAL TIMES says, "The crucial element is the joy of this comprehensive pastiche" and goes on to say "it is simply immense fun."
THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH says "The Original good time had by all."
NICHOLAS DE JONGH of THE EVENING STANDARD says, "A Saint She ain't slips down memory lane and stays for a salacious night out."
BENEDICT NIGHTINGALE of THE TIMES says, "Puns, quips, doubles-entendres, malapropisms and jolly repartee seem to come pouring out of every part of the stage..."
THE NEWS OF THE WORLD says, "A diamond studded cast. It's a delight."
However, JANE EDWARDES of TIME OUT did not care for the show saying, "What might be great for half an hour on the radio feels stretched to breaking point in the theatre."
Version 3
Only in America (1980-04-Roundhouse-London)
Type de série: OriginalThéâtre: Roundhouse (Londres - Angleterre) Durée : Nombre : 20 représentationsPremière Preview : InconnuPremière : Wednesday 09 April 1980Dernière : InconnuMise en scène : Ned Sherrin • David Yakir • Chorégraphie : Douglas Norwick • Producteur : Avec : Timothy Whitnall (Jimmy Dante), John Christie (Jose), Donald Waugh (Charlie Brown), Bertice Reading (Mrs Brown), Val Pringle, Kim Goody, Clark Peters, Miquel Brown, Deena PayneCommentaires : This show had hardly any plot and the action was just a way of linking from one song to another using the catalogue of songs by Lieber & Stoller.
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Salad Days (1996-04-Vaudeville Theatre-London)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Vaudeville Theatre (Londres - Angleterre) Durée : 4 mois 1 semaine Nombre : 148 représentationsPremière Preview : Wednesday 17 April 1996Première : Thursday 18 April 1996Dernière : Saturday 24 August 1996Mise en scène : Ned Sherrin • Chorégraphie : Lindsay Dolan • Producteur : Avec : David Morton (Tramp), Nicola Fulljames (Jane), Simon Connolly (Timothy), Richard Sisson (Troppo), Elizabeth Counsell, Gay Soper, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Sarah MortimerCommentaires : This production originated at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford and was mounted to mark the 40th anniversary of the show - although it was actually 42 years since its London premiere. It ran just under five months.
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Side by Side by Sondheim (1976-05-London Run)
Type de série: OriginalThéâtre: London Run (Londres - Angleterre)Durée : 1 an 12 mois Nombre : 806 représentationsPremière Preview : Tuesday 04 May 1976Première : Tuesday 04 May 1976Dernière : Saturday 29 April 1978Mise en scène : Ned Sherrin • Chorégraphie : Producteur : Avec : Millicent Martin, Julia McKenzie, David Kernan, Ned Sherrin [narrator]Commentaires : Opened May 4, 1976 at the Mermaid Theatre, London Ran for 59 performances
Moved July 7, 1976 to the Wyndham's Theatre, London Ran for 518 performances
Moved October 3, 1977 to the Garrick Theatre, London Closed April 29, 1978; Ran for 229 performances
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Side by Side by Sondheim (1976-05-London Run-Mermaid Theatre)
Type de série: OriginalThéâtre: Mermaid Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)Durée : Nombre : 59 représentationsPremière Preview : Tuesday 04 May 1976Première : Tuesday 04 May 1976Dernière : InconnuMise en scène : Ned Sherrin • Chorégraphie : Producteur : Avec : Millicent Martin, Julia McKenzie, David Kernan, Ned Sherrin [narrator]Commentaires : Opened May 4, 1976 at the Mermaid Theatre, London Ran for 59 performances
Moved July 7, 1976 to the Wyndham's Theatre, London Ran for 518 performances
Moved October 3, 1977 to the Garrick Theatre, London Closed April 29, 1978; Ran for 229 performances
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Side by Side by Sondheim (1976-07-London Run-Wyndham's Theatre)
Type de série: OriginalThéâtre: Wyndham s Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)Durée : Nombre : Première Preview : Wednesday 07 July 1976Première : Wednesday 07 July 1976Dernière : InconnuMise en scène : Ned Sherrin • Chorégraphie : Producteur : Avec : Millicent Martin, Julia McKenzie, David Kernan, Ned Sherrin [narrator]Commentaires : Opened May 4, 1976 at the Mermaid Theatre, London Ran for 59 performances
Moved July 7, 1976 to the Wyndham's Theatre, London Ran for 518 performances
Moved October 3, 1977 to the Garrick Theatre, London Closed April 29, 1978; Ran for 229 performances
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Side by Side by Sondheim (1977-04-Broadway Run)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Broadway Run (Broadway - Etats-Unis)Durée : 11 mois Nombre : 6 previews - 384 représentationsPremière Preview : Wednesday 13 April 1977Première : Monday 18 April 1977Dernière : Saturday 18 March 1978Mise en scène : Ned Sherrin • Chorégraphie : Bob Howe • Producteur : Avec : David Kernan, Millicent Martin, Julie N. McKenzie, Ned Sherrin
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Side by Side by Sondheim (1977-04-Broadway Run-Morosco Theatre)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Westside Theatre Downstairs (Broadway (Off) - Etats-Unis)Durée : 3 semaines Nombre : Première Preview : Wednesday 22 February 1978Première : Wednesday 22 February 1978Dernière : Sunday 19 March 1978Mise en scène : Ned Sherrin • Chorégraphie : Bob Howe • Producteur :
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Side by Side by Sondheim (1977-04-Broadway Run-Music Box Theatre)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Music Box Theatre (Broadway - Etats-Unis)Durée : 10 mois 1 semaine Nombre : Première Preview : Wednesday 13 April 1977Première : Monday 18 April 1977Dernière : Sunday 19 February 1978Mise en scène : Ned Sherrin • Chorégraphie : Bob Howe • Producteur : Avec : Millicent Martin, Julia McKenzie, David Kernan, Ned Sherrin [narrator; alternated with Fernanda Maschwitz]
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Side by Side by Sondheim (1977-10-London Run-Garrick Theatre)
Type de série: OriginalThéâtre: Garrick Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)Durée : 6 mois 3 semaines Nombre : 229 représentationsPremière Preview : Monday 03 October 1977Première : Monday 03 October 1977Dernière : Saturday 29 April 1978Mise en scène : Ned Sherrin • Chorégraphie : Producteur : Commentaires : Opened May 4, 1976 at the Mermaid Theatre, London Ran for 59 performances
Moved July 7, 1976 to the Wyndham's Theatre, London Ran for 518 performances
Moved October 3, 1977 to the Garrick Theatre, London Closed April 29, 1978; Ran for 229 performances