The Curtain Call

13/02/2023

Hello, Troopers! We're sure you'll have a purr-fectly good time with our newest edition - Andrew Lloyd-Webber's "Cats"! The original London cast, featuring Brian Blessed and Elaine Page. Trivia: The lyrics are taken from a book of poems by T.S. Eliot, entitled "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats". "Old Possum" was a nickname given to Mr. Eliot by the poet Ezra Pound. What record does Mr. Blessed hold? It has nothing to do with performing. Give a listen, and find out. Link: https://tinyurl.com/msh7b5x2

20/09/2022

Hello, Troopers! Our new edition really rocks! It's "Bye Bye Birdie", the first musical inspired by Elvis! Featuring Dick Van D**e, Chita Rivera and Paul Lynde. Winner of four Tony® Awards! Are you gonna be sincere? tinyurl.com/hmx5fsth Chita Rivera Dick Van D**e Tony Awards Broadway.com The Broadway League American Theatre Wing President Joe Biden Vice President Kamala Harris Gavin Newsom Alex Padilla Jamie Barton

04/08/2022

Hello, Troopers! I forgot one little detail in the Chicago post. Here's the link: https://tinyurl.com/5haakw84
In the immortal words of the legendary sportscaster, Charlie Jones, "My mistake, no one else's."

04/08/2022

Hello, Troopers! We've got a real fun one for you this time out. John Kander and Fred Ebb's Musical Vaudeville, "Chicago"! It's a dream cast version which features James Naughton, Bebe Neuwirth, Jerry Orbach, Ann Reinking, Chita Rivera, and Gwen Verdon. Trivia: What unusual occupation did one featured performer practice before becoming an actor? Tune in and find out! Chicago The Musical Bebe Neuwirth Chita Rivera Bob Fosse Ann Reinking Tony Awards Broadway.com The Broadway League Playbill American Theatre Wing

30/03/2022

Hello, Troopers! Our newest edition is "The Happiest Fella of Them All" - a salute to one of the greatest pop and show music composers of the 20th century, Frank Loesser, with a cast list that stretches from Kay Kyser to John Legend!
Here's the link: https://tinyurl.com/24jzmt7p
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22/02/2022

Hello, Troopers! We've got a real fun one for you! The legendary comedy troupe Monty Python's upheaval of the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Yes, it's "Spamalot!" The winner of three Tony Awards®. This edition contains mature language. Listener discretion is advised. Trivia: What world record did this show hold that did not involve the production? Listen, and find your grail!
https://tinyurl.com/32ttdus8
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22/01/2022

Hello, Troopers! Our new edition is of the only musical based on a James Stewart movie - "Shenandoah". A double-Tony winner starring the great John Cullum, with a "Curtain Call Bonus", you don't want to miss. Trivia: What else are the composer and lyricist of this show, Gary Geld and Peter Udell, known for? Give a listen, and find out!
https://tinyurl.com/2p877zfb
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05/01/2022

Hello, Troopers! In our newest edition, we salute a true classic! Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Carousel", with the legendary John Raitt, Jan Clayton, and a special guest appearance by Renée Fleming! As the Madison Scouts always say, "May you never walk alone!"
Link: https://tinyurl.com/2p8hzkcn
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13/12/2021

The newest edition of The Curtain Call is "The Heavenly Musical" "Forever Plaid", a tribute to the close-harmony guy groups of the 1950s and 1960s. Included are songs such as "Three Coins in the Fountain", "Shangri-La", and many others. Trivia: What does country music legend Bonnie Raitt have to do with this show? Listen, and find out! Link: https://tinyurl.com/bdfy74ee Playbill BroadwayHD Broadway.com RCA Records Bonnie Raitt Joe Biden Kamala Harris Senator Dianne Feinstein Senator Alex Padilla Gavin Newsom

26/11/2021

In respectful memory of Stephen Sondheim.
I guess he finally finished the hat.
R.I.P.

11/11/2021

Hello, Troopers! For our newest edition, we are saluting one of the greatest talents in musical theatre history. The incomparable Patti LuPone! This show features selections from Company Broadway, Les Miserables - Musical, Sweeney Todd, Sunset Boulevard, Gypsy, and a bunch more. Trivia: What is her brother famous for? Give a listen, and find out for yourselves!
Link: https://tinyurl.com/39bu7vpe Jamie Barton Angela Meade Segerstrom Center for the Arts BroadwayHD Broadway.com The Broadway League Playbill Tony Awards Olivier Awards Stephen Sondheim (Masterworks Broadway) Andrew Lloyd Webber

24/10/2021

Hello, Troopers! For the newest edition, we invite you to come to the "Cabaret"! The Tony Award®-winning show that made Joel Grey a star! Featuring the title song, "Wilkommen", and "The Money Song", PLUS a very special guest appearance. Want to know who it is? Come to the "Cabaret"! Tony Awards BroadwayHD Broadway.com The Broadway League American Theatre Wing Playbill Jamie Barton Angela Meade Sony Masterworks Phantom Regiment The University of Michigan Marching Band The Spirit of Troy The Metropolitan Opera United States Naval Academy Drum & Bugle Corps Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps The University of Texas Longhorn Band

Link: https://tinyurl.com/dp5edwjk

16/10/2021

26/09/2021

It's time to go back to the '60s! The newest edition is the multi-Tony Award® winner, "Hairspray". Starring Marissa Jaret Winokur, Harvey Fierstein, and Matthew Morrison. Plus something brand new. Want to find out what it is? Give a listen. Here's the link: https://tinyurl.com/yhkneufh. Marc Shaiman Laura Bell Bundy Tony Awards BroadwayHD Broadway.com The Broadway League Jamie Barton Angela Meade

13/09/2021

Think you know "On the Town" pretty well? Betcha don't. Don't miss a special guest appearance on the recording that features "New York New York" and "I Can Cook, Too". Here's the link: https://tinyurl.com/b7serfr3 Leonard Bernstein Broadway.com BroadwayHD Jamie Barton Angela Meade Masterworks Broadway

24/08/2021

If you love jazz, you're going to love this new edition. It's "Ain't Misbehavin'", the Tony Award® winner featuring the music of "Fats" Waller. It also answers the question, "Who was the first princess to win a gold record?". "One never knows. Do one?"
Here's the link: https://tinyurl.com/rvk69zub Tony Awards Playbill BroadwayHD Broadway.com The Broadway League André De Shields - artist page Fats Waller

04/08/2021

Presenting the most unique episode, so far, in the history of the show. "And the Tony Award® Goes To the Ladies - Act Two." An edition comprised entirely of ...leftovers. How is this possible? Listen and find out. Here's the link: https://tinyurl.com/3mvmfzs9 Tony Awards BroadwayHD Broadway.com The Broadway League Rodgers & Hammerstein Stephen Sondheim Playbill Masterworks Broadway

07/07/2021

The new "Curtain Call" is Stephen Sondheim's Pulitzer Prize-winning story of the French Pontillist George Seurat, "Sunday in the Park With George". The show stars the magnificent Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters.
Here's the link: https://tinyurl.com/atetcc4s Stephen Sondheim Mandy Patinkin Bernadette Peters Pulitzer Prizes BroadwayHD Broadway.com The Broadway League Playbill Jamie Barton Angela Meade

15/06/2021

Rodgers and Hammerstein's ever popular "The King and I" is our newest edition, featuring Yul Brynner in his iconic, Tony Award® winning portrayal of the King of Siam (which became Thailand in 1939), and the rarely heard "Small House of Uncle Thomas Ballet". Question: What was unique about the Royal Wives' costumes? Give a listen, and find out! Tony Awards BroadwayHD Broadway.com Universal Music Group Sony Music Entertainment Rodgers & Hammerstein The Broadway League American Theatre Wing The King and I the Musical Jamie Barton Angela Meade Segerstrom Center for the Arts Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Here's the link: https://tinyurl.com/5nctkkjf

02/06/2021

One of the most groundbreaking musicals of all time. The 1997 Best Musical Tony Awards® winner, "The Lion King" featuring music by Elton John and Tim Rice. The score features "Hakuna Matata", "Circle of Life", even "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"! Trivia: What song was cut from the score in 2010? Give a listen, and find out! Here's the link: https://tinyurl.com/ydejz2zx Tony Awards The Broadway League The Lion King Playbill Elton John Broadway.com The Lion King - Musical Jamie Barton Angela Meade Phantom Regiment Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps Segerstrom Center for the Arts Broadway In Hollywood

14/05/2021

The story of the founding of our country, told with a little bit of everything - drama, comedy, even love, and not just of the idea of freedom. It's called "1776". Tony Award winner for Best Musical. As things are now, in some ways, so they were before the beginning. It's all found here: https://tinyurl.com/h6pzj9vj William Daniels Tony Awards The Betty Buckley Page Broadway.com BroadwayHD American Theatre The Broadway League Angela Meade Jamie Barton Segerstrom Center for the Arts Broadway In Hollywood

10/05/2021

The story of the founding of our country, told with a little bit of everything - drama, comedy, even love, and not just of the idea of freedom. It's called "1776". Tony Award winner for Best Musical. As things are now, in some ways, so they were before the beginning. It's all found here: https://tinyurl.com/7zsxc6j5 William Daniels Tony Awards The Betty Buckley Page Broadway.com BroadwayHD American Theatre Wing The Broadway League Angela Meade Jamie Barton Segerstrom Center for the Arts Broadway In Hollywood

25/04/2021

A selection of some of the greatest opening songs in musical theater history. The performers include Robert Morse, Joel Grey, Richard Kiley, Chita Rivera, even Bugs Bunny!
LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yjkt2ks3 Vice President Kamala Harris President Joe Biden Gavin Newsom Senator Alex Padilla Senator Dianne Feinstein U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren

25/04/2021

A selection of some of the greatest opening songs in musical theater history. The performers include Robert Morse, Joel Grey, Richard Kiley, Chita Rivera, even Bugs Bunny! Playbill Broadway.com The Broadway League Tony Awards Stephen Sondheim (Masterworks Broadway) Stephen Sondheim The Lion King - Musical Cabaret Chicago The Musical Les Miserables - Musical Cats the Musical Jamie Barton Angela Meade
LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yjkt2ks3

13/04/2021

A triple-legend package. The legendary Ethel Merman, in one of her signature roles, as the legendary Annie Oakley in a show featuring music and lyrics by the legendary Irving Berlin. Features such classics as "There's No Business Like Show Business", "You Can't Get a Man With a Gun", and "Doin' What Comes Naturally". Irving Berlin Ethel Merman Broadway.com BroadwayHD Playbill
Here's the link: https://tinyurl.com/mn4kyshx

30/03/2021

The original Roxy Cast recording of the show that became one of the great social phenomena of the 20th century. Everybody get ready to do the Time Warp! Trivia question: Who is the only performer to be in all of the major productions of the show? Here's the link: https://tinyurl.com/554chsc8
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04/03/2021

The newest edition of The Curtain Call is the legendary Frank Loesser's masterpiece - "The Most Happy Fella". It's the story of a May/December romance. One of the few shows recorded intact. The songs include "Big D", "Joey, Joey, Joey", and "Standin' on the Corner". https://tinyurl.com/46wsr3f60 President Joe Biden Vice President Kamala Harris Senator Alex Padilla Senator Dianne Feinstein U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren Senator Cory Booker

04/03/2021

Hello, Troopers! Our new edition is the legendary Frank Loesser's masterpiece - "The Most Happy Fella". It's the story of a May/December romance. One of the few shows recorded intact. The songs include "Big D", "Joey, Joey, Joey", and "Standin' on the Corner". https://tinyurl.com/46wsr3f6 Jamie Barton Masterworks Broadway Playbill Broadway.com BroadwayHD