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The pair reunited to sing together for the first time in 12 years since they graced the stage in what is now one of the most "Popular" shows in Broadway history.  Once again this dynamic duo reminds us how powerful & timeless this particular story of OZ is, and brings nostalgia to those of us who remember witnessing the original Glinda and Elphaba on stage. The song was part of the channels OutOfOz series, a delightful array of studio recordings from the musical. [post_title] => Watch Kristin Chenoweth And Idina Menzel Sing Together For The First Time In 12 Years [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => watch-kristin-chenoweth-and-idina-menzel-sing [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-07-06 11:33:05 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-07-06 15:33:05 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://theatrenerds.com/?p=1960 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [1] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1569 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2016-04-22 18:44:05 [post_date_gmt] => 2016-04-22 18:44:05 [post_content] => The world was shocked (yet again) with another celebrity death yesterday. When the news spread that music legend Prince had passed away, Broadway responded with some incredible tributes. Prince was far more than a vocalist, he was a producer, songwriter, and & style icon. Its clear in these videos he left his mark on generations of artists and performers. The Color Purple gave an emotionally appropriate rendition of Purple Rain, and Hamilton, well they danced! RIP Prince.

Jennifer Hudson & The Cast Of The Color Purple Pay Tribute To Prince

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6KUTL0PXl0

The Cast Of Hamilton Pay Tribute To Prince

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Here’s a quick breakdown, decade by decade:

1931-1940

Of Thee I Sing - 1932 Music by George Gershwin Lyrics by Ira Gershwin Book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind Quick Plot: Lampooning musical revolving around American politics; follow John P. Wintergreen, as he runs for President, on the platform of “Love.” Clip Below: Papermill Playhouse of New Jersey 2012 Montage Video from Of Thee I Sing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FInW3HCY9VU

1941-1950

South Pacific - 1950 Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan Quick Plot: Musical centering around the 1947 book Tales of the South Pacific by James A. Michener. Clip Below: Montage of songs from 1958 film South Pacific https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeXvaHZj5tw

1951-1960

Fiorello! - 1960 Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Book by Jerome Weidman and George Abbot

Quick Plot: Musical revolving around reform Republican Fiorello H. LaGuardia as he takes on the political machine known as Tammany Hall.

Clip Below: NYU Steinhardt's production of Fiorello! September , 2012

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOwBUiaGJOU

1961-1970

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - 1962 Music by Frank Loesser Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert Quick Plot: Musical revolving J. Pierrepont Finch and his rise to the chairman of the board of wthe World Wide Wicket Company

Clip Below: Daniel Radcliffe performs "Brotherhood of Man" on the 2011 Tony Awards broadcast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69WpCBLrdSQ

1971-1980

A Chorus Line - 1976 Music by Marvin Hamlisch Lyrics by Edward Kleban Book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante Quick Plot: Based on the true stories of performers’ and choreographers’ decisions to become professional dancers Clip Below: A Chorus Line 1976 Tony Awards ("I Hope I Get It"- Company) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htLGQ3CDODY

1981-1990

Sunday in the Park with George - 1985 Music by Stephen Sondheim Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine

Quick Plot: Musical inspired by George Seurat and his painting “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte”

Clip Below: 1984 Tony Awards, Sunday in the Park with George https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x49h-v5Etu0

1991-2000

Rent - 1996 Music, Lyrics, and Book by Jonathan Larson Quick Plot: Loosely based on Puccini’s opera La Boheme, musical revolves around young artists struggling in New York City

Clip Below: 1996 Tony Performance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vVnzD0itSE

2001-2010

Next to Normal - 2010 Music by Tom Kitt Lyrics by Brian Yorkey Book by Brian Yorkey Quick Plot: Musical revolving around the struggles of a family member with bipolar disorder and the effects this illness has on those in her family Clip Below: 2009 Tony Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx9z1Fdz1j8

2011-

Hamilton - 2016 Music, Lyrics, and Book by Lin-Manuel Miranda Quick Plot: The life and death of Alexander Hamilton Clip Below: Broadway.com’s Montage of Hamilton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deApjIhhhC4

BONUS CLIP:

“What I Did For Love”

Hamilton cast honors A Chorus Line on the anniversary of their first performance at The Public Theatre in NYC

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In the last two years, American television, radio, and podcasts have produced cult hits revolving around true crime stories of murder. WBEZ Chicago Public Radio’s “Serial” podcast, HBO’s “The Jinx,” and Netflix’s “Making of a Murderer” have all become common topics for friends and strangers to discuss in public. Our attraction and obsession with murder pre-dates the written word.

Musicals are no stranger to true crime stories. Here are seven musicals that have tipped their creative hats to true crime narratives.

7: Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story

Book, Music, and Lyrics: Stephen Dolginoff The musical opens with Nathan “Babe” Leopold at his parole hearing in 1958 for his participation (along with Richard Loeb) in the 1924 murder of Robert Franks. Clip Below: October 2013 Production Highlight Reel https://youtu.be/AnxuTCvP2A8

6. Charles Manson: Summer of Hate -- The Musical

Written By: Stefan Pucher

Co-Written Credits: Christopher Uhe and Susanne Meister(dramaturg)

The production is “a musical trip between LA and Death Valley” with the notorious cult leader Charles Manson. Clip Below: Thalia Theatre of Hamburg Germany https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiziGPaRtxI

5: The Capeman

Written By: Paul Simon and Derek Walcott

(Yes, THAT Paul Simon)

A musical unfolding of convicted murderer Salvador Agron, a Puerto Rican gang member accused of murdering two teenagers in Hell’s Kitchen.

Clip Below: Behind the scenes documentary about Agron and “The Capeman”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDpPql7B5ss&t=12s

4: Bonnie & Clyde

Lyrics: Don Black    Music: Frank Wildhorn   Book: Ivan Menchell

A musical set during the great depression that centers around the ill-fated outlaws and lovers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Clip Below: OBC Recording “Dying Ain’t So Bad” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VX0KeCudPw

3: Parade

Lyrics: Jason Robert Brown    Music: Jason Robert Brown    Book: Alfred Uhry

Opening on Confederate Memorial Day, 1913, Mary Phagan is found murdered in the basement of a pencil factory in Atlanta, GA. Leo Frank, the manager of the pencil factory is accused of the crime.

Personal Note: Parade is the first musical I ever worked as a dramaturg on. If you are a “Serial”  fan, I highly recommend unpacking this musical.  - Rebecca Clip Below: 1999 Tony Nominee Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBmw2ZY7bDI

2: Assassins

Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim   Music: Stephen Sondheim    Book: John Weidman

A murderous carnival game unravels to tell the backstories of the men and women who attempted (be it successfully or not) to assassinate Presidents of the United States. Clip Below: 2004 Tony (Revival) Nominee Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoLG_fz7FeU

1: Chicago

Lyrics: Fred Ebb     Music: John Kander    Book: Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse

A musical retelling of journalist Maurine Dallas Watkins’ reports on criminals and crimes in Prohibition-era Chicago.

Clip Below: 2014 Broadway Cast Performance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnQKqtWT6nM

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12-year-old Beau Dermott amazed the crowd & judges on Britain's Got Talent with her rendition of the hit song from Wicked.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEKIJpVppKE No-one was expecting this powerful voice to come out of a 12-year-old, not to mention the vocally challenging song from one of Broadway's biggest hits ever. The performance moved judge Amanda Holden so much, she hit her "golden buzzer", which automatically sent Beau to the live semi-final round. Even Simon Cowell showed a grin of approval along with a standing ovation. Since the broadcast a couple days ago, we have learned Beau received professional vocal training and has won a few other lesser-known competitions. Its fair to point out however, doing this on such a big stage at age 12, is an amazing feat no matter where you come from. Who knows, with pipes like that, maybe we will see her name on a marquee on Broadway or the West End in the near future.

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