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Welcome to the rec.arts.theatre Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)/Informational posting!  If you are a newcomer to r.a.t,
you are strongly encouraged to at least scan the table of contents
of this and the two subsequent FAQ postings before asking a
question.

If you have any comments or corrections, please let us know.
A number of people have contributed to the FAQ; several of them
have indicated an interest in fielding comments themselves.  These
people have their email addresses indicated at the top of their
sections, like this: [<initials>, comments: <email address>].
Comments about all other sections should be addressed to me at
[e-mail].

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* [MB]    Myra Bronstein          [e-mail]                *
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* [DF]    David Fristrom          [e-mail]                   *
* [AK]    Andrew Ku               [e-mail]           *
* [ELN]   Elizabeth Lear Newman   [e-mail]                *
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* [DS]    Desiree Sy              [e-mail]             *
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FAQ Part I: General, resources, periodicals, mail order, bookstores

# = new or significantly revised

1. GENERAL
   1.1 About the rec.arts.theatre.* hierarchy
   1.2 What other theatre-related newsgroups exist?
   1.3 What is the correct spelling of theatre/theater? [AW/ELN]
   1.4 What is a cast recording? [AK]
   1.5 Where is the FAQ archived?
   1.6 Where Can I Find the Lyrics/Scripts to xxxxxxx?
       1.6.1 Musicals
       1.6.2 Gilbert & Sullivan
       1.6.3 Shakespeare Plays
       1.6.4 Other
   1.7 What should I wear to <insert name of pricey musical>?


2. RESOURCES (BITNET, INTERNET) [ELN]
   2.1 Bitnet
   2.2 Internet
       2.2.1 Mailing lists
            2.2.1.1 Gateway mailing lists for rec.arts.theatre.*
                    newsgroups [ELN]
            2.2.1.2 Specialized performers/shows/composers
            2.2.1.3 Stagecraft
            2.2.1.4 Cast Recordings
#      2.2.2 World Wide Web (WWW) Pages
       2.2.3 Archives on LES MIZ, PHANTOM, MISS SAIGON
   2.3 Further information on Bitnet/Internet resources

#3. PERIODICALS [SB]

4. MAIL ORDER (RECORDINGS, SOUVENIRS, POSTERS) [AK]
   4.1 Hard-to-find recordings
   4.2 Souvenirs and posters

5. DRAMA-RELATED BOOKSTORES [DS/TDK]
   5.1 New York
   5.2 Ontario
   5.3 California
   5.4 Washington, D.C.
   5.5 Boston
   5.6 Chicago
   5.7 Providence, RI
   5.8 England
   5.9 Netherlands
   5.10 Spain

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** 1. GENERAL************************************************************
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1.1 About the rec.arts.theatre.* hierarchy

Welcome to rec.arts.theatre.* hierarchy, devoted to discussion of all
aspects of theatre.  On May 9, 1994, the existing rec.arts.theatre
newsgroup was split into the following:

rec.arts.theatre.misc        Miscellaneous topics and issues in theatre.
rec.arts.theatre.musicals    Musical theatre around the world.
rec.arts.theatre.plays       Dramaturgy and discussion of plays.
rec.arts.theatre.stagecraft  Issues in stagecraft and production.

The rec.arts.theatre newsgroup was removed August 9, 1994.  Thanks to
Elizabeth Lear Newman for creating rec.arts.theatre and Mark Kupferman
for spearheading the newsgroup split.


1.2 What other theatre-related newsgroups exist?

alt.music.sondheim      Life and Music of Stephen Sondheim
alt.fan.mandy-patinkin  Discussion about the actor/singer
alt.stagecraft          Technical theatre issues (this group was
                           never deleted when r.a.t.stagecraft
                           was created)

Sections 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 of the FAQ list a wide variety of
theatre-related mailing lists and Web pages.

1.3 What is the correct spelling of theatre/theater? [AW/ELN]

[AW]:  Francis Hodge published an article about this in THEATRE SURVEY
in the late 1960's.  "Theater" is a result of Noah Webster's efforts
in the 1830s to create an American language purified of English
spellings: that's when we lost "colour" "centre" and a lot of other
words that Noah deemed to be too British for the new American
democracy.  Since the American theatre/theater at the time was still
dominated by British actors and managers, along with American actors
and managers trying to suggest that theater/theatre was a high class
art, the practitioners rather stubbornly clung to the British
spelling.  There have been a lot of attempts to differentiate usage
ever since, but whatever the market or editor or style sheet will
accept will work.

About the naming of the newsgroup [ELN, comments: [e-mail]]:

Back in 1990 or so when I [ELN] proposed creating the newsgroup, I
polled the members of the musicals mailing list as to a preferred
spelling.  The overwhelming support was for 'theatre' over 'theater'
for several reasons, among them a) that 'theater' represented the
building and 'theatre' represented the art and b) that Americans were
the only country that spelled the word 'theater', and it would be more
international in flavor to use 'theatre'.  It was also said that
'theatre' looked more elegant.  Thus the name was submitted for the
discussion as rec.arts.theatre, and when the question came up again
during the pre-vote period it became obvious that the popular support
was still for 'theatre' over 'theater', and it was voted on that way.

1.4 What is a cast recording?

This really isn't a FAQ, but misuse of the term "soundtrack" is
so common on r.a.t and irksome to regular readers that this note
is included in FAQ document.  A "cast recording" is the audio
recording of a *stage* musical (or play for that matter), while
a "soundtrack" refers to the recorded score of a *movie*.

1.5 Where is the FAQ archived?

This FAQ is available at the following locations by anonymous ftp:

ftp://ftp.std.com/archives/RAT-archive/FAQpt1
                                      /FAQpt2
                                      /FAQpt3
ftp://quartz.rutgers.edu/pub/theater/rec-arts-theatre-faq-1.gz
                        /pub/theater/rec-arts-theatre-faq-2.gz
                        /pub/theater/rec-arts-theatre-faq-3.gz
           (all of the quartz archive is now available via gopher)
ftp://rtfm.mit.edu
       /pub/usenet-by-group/rec.arts.theatre.misc
       /rec.arts.theatre.*_Frequently_Asked_Questions_(FAQ):_part_1_3
                                                            _part_2_3
                                                            _part_3_3

1.6 Where Can I Find the Lyrics/Scripts to xxxxxxx?

1.6.1 Musicals

Lyrics to some popular musicals: ftp://ftp.std.com/archives/RAT-archive

Shows currently archived: ROCKY HORROR, GREASE (the movie), LES
MISERABLES, CHESS (Bway and London), HAIR, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR,
LITTLE SHOP, GODSPELL, and PHANTOM.

1.6.2 Gilbert & Sullivan

SAVOYNET Archive: ftp://diamond.idbsu.edu/GaS

1.6.3 Shakespeare Plays

At Dartmouth:
    gopher://baker.dartmouth.edu:23/8

#At Imperial College:
    ftp://src.doc.ic.ac.uk/pub/media/literary/authors/shakespeare/comedies
    ftp://src.doc.ic.ac.uk/pub/media/literary/authors/shakespeare/histories
    ftp://src.doc.ic.ac.uk/pub/media/literary/authors/shakespeare/tragedies

At MIT:
    http://the-tech.mit.edu/Shakespeare.html

1.6.4 Other

CMU English Server: gopher://english-server.hss.cmu.edu/70


1.7 What should I wear to <insert name of pricey musical>?

There are no dress codes at theaters - you can wear whatever you like.
If you've spent a lot of money on tickets and want to make your
theatergoing a special event, by all means dress up (suit and tie,
nice dress, etc.)  On weekend evening performances, audiences may be
dressier, but you will always encounter people in jeans, t-shirts,
shorts, etc. as well.  Wear what you will be comfortable in.  If you
want to show proper deference to the art form, it's far more important
that you not talk or make noise during the performance (unless it's
laughter or applause, of course.)


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** 2. RESOURCES (BITNET, INTERNET)         ******************************
**    [ELN, AK, comments: [e-mail]]  **************************
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2.1 BITNET

This is a list of theatre-related mailing lists available on bitnet:

Network ID  Full address         List title
----------  ------------         ----------
ASTR-L      ASTR-L@UIUCVMD       Theatre History Discussion List - Amer. Soc.
COMEDIA     COMEDIA@ARIZVM1      A discussion of Hispanic Classic Theater
THEATRE     THEATRE@PUCC         The Theatre Discussion List
FILM-L      FILM-L@VMTECMEX      Film
PERFORM-L   [e-mail]  Performance Studies
SCRNWRIT    SCRNWRIT@@TAMVM1     Screenwriting
SCREEN-L    SCREEN-L@UA1VM       Film and TV (research, teaching, ...)
SHAKSPER    SHAKSPER@utoronto    Shakespearean Studies
TV-L        TV-L@TREARN          TV program discussions
WTP-L       [e-mail]  Women and Theatre

Subscribing is easy.  Let's say you want to subscribe to TV-L.  Just
send an e-mail message to LISTSERV@TREARN on BITNET and include in the
BODY of the message (NOT the subject) the line:
     SUBSCRIBE TV-L your full name
Example:
        SUBSCRIBE TV-L Adrian H. Aerts

2.2 INTERNET

2.2.1  Mailing lists

2.2.1.1  Gateway mailing lists for rec.arts.theatre.* newsgroups [ELN]

  If you do not have access to the Usenet newsgroups, you can
  subscribe to the mailing list instead.  People who are able to
  read the newsgroups do not need to subscribe to the mailing lists.

  LISTNAME       DESCRIPTION

  musicals       (gateway of rec.arts.theatre.musicals)
  plays          (gateway of rec.arts.theatre.plays)
  theatre-misc   (gateway of rec.arts.theatre.misc)
  stagecraft     (gateway of rec.arts.theatre.stagecraft)

  To join a list, send mail to: [e-mail]

  with the following message in the BODY of the mail, NOT the
  subject header:

     subscribe listname your_email_address*

  If your mailer adds a signature, add the word "end" to the
  next line of mail:

     subscribe listname your-email-address*
     end

  And to unsubscribe, send mail to majordomo, with the following message:

     unsubscribe listname your_email_address*

  (* your email address is not required if your subscription request is
     made from the account you want the mail feed to be sent to)

2.2.1.2 Specialized performers/shows/composers

  LISTNAME       DESCRIPTION

  alw            (discussion of the works of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber)
  lea-salonga    (discussion of the MISS SAIGON star)
  les-miserables (discussion of the musical)
  michael-ball   (discussion of the British performer)
  miss-saigon    (discussion of the musical)
  sondheim       (discussion of the works of composer/lyricist
                  Stephen Sondheim)
  sunset-blvd    (discussion of the musical)

  To join, send mail to [e-mail] as instructed above.


2.2.1.3 Stagecraft

  Send a message to: [e-mail]
  The coordinator will sign you up or give you information about the
  list.  Many of the participants in this list are theater professionals.

  Purpose: This list is for the discussion of all aspects of
  stage work, including (but not limited to) special effects,
  sound effects, sound reinforcement, stage management,
  set design and building, lighting design, company management,
  hall management, hall design, and show production.  This is
  not a forum for the discussion of various stage productions
  (unless the discussion pertains to the stagecraft of a
  production), acting or directing methods (unless you know of
  ways to get actors to stand in the right spots), film or
  video production (unless the techniques can be used on the
  stage).  This is not affiliated with the rec.arts.theatre.stagecraft
  Usenet group, and will not carry the same discussions.

2.2.1.4 Cast Recordings

  For discussion of cast recordings, there is a mailing list
  on the Internet, [e-mail].  To join, send a message
  to [e-mail]


#2.2.2 World Wide Web (WWW) Pages

There have been lots of WWW pages popping up of late.  If you have
a theatre-related page, let me know!

Theatre Central:
   http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/quijote/theatre-central.html
   - an invaluable resource, this page has links to most of the
     WWW pages listed below (On Broadway, Rutgers Theatre Gopher,
     Screenwriters' and Playwrights' homepage, etc.), and to
     the Listing of Theatre Resources on the Net (see FAQ section 2.3).
   - includes the Directory of Theater Professionals on the Net,
     run by Andrew Quixote Kraft ([e-mail]).  It is a directory
     of theater professionals who communicate via computer.  To have your
     information put on the list, or if you have questions, please
     contact Mr. Kraft.
   - recently renovated (Jan/95) and will be updated at least once a week
   - page maintained by Andrew Quixote Kraft ([e-mail])

#On Broadway:
   http://artsnet.heinz.cmu.edu/OnBroadway (new address)
   - lists all the shows currently playing on Broadway with prices, schedules,
     and theatre locations; updated very regularly
   - links to Rutger's Theatre Gopher (NYC info, Tony Awards, etc.),
     playwright info, Theatre in USA, Theatre Central
   - page maintained by Joseph Geigel ([e-mail])

Theatre in USA:
   http://www2.msstate.edu/~rdm4
   - lists touring Broadway and regional productions
   - page maintained by Randy McClellan ([e-mail])

The London Stage Gazette:
   http://www.tiac.net/users/davidf/london.html
   - monthly listing of what's playing in London (West End,
     RSC and RNT
   - rumors and upcoming London shows
   - page maintained by David Fristrom ([e-mail])

Broadway World-Wide:
   http://www.webcom.com/~broadway
   - devoted to theatre professionals who are interested in staying
     in tune with the New York theatre world
   - up to the minute news of current and upcoming plays and musicals
   - has begun offering limited news and features from Playbill Online
     (see below); additional Playbill Online news and services
     will be added in the future.
   - contact Andrew McGibbon ([e-mail]) for more info

Charles Deemer's Homepage:
   http://www.teleport.com/~cdeemer/index.html
   - some new plays, links to Shakespeare plays and poetry,
     Screenwriters' and Playwrights' Homepage, etc.

Fleethouse Gateway to Theater-Related Resources:
   http://www.fleethouse.com/fhcanada/hqe_home.htm

Shakespeare:
   http://the-tech.mit.edu/Shakespeare/works.html

Yahoo:
   http://www.yahoo.com/Entertainment/Theater/
   - site with comprehensive links to many other theater pages,
     including all of the theater preformers and shows listed below.

Lea Salonga:
   http://quercas.santarosa.edu/mainmenu/LeaSalonga/LeaSalonga.html
   http://www.creacon.com:80/LEA

Anthony Warlow (the original Australian Phantom):
   http://multi-mc-at1-19.newcastle.edu.au/Docos/anthony.html

JEKYLL AND HYDE:
   http://reedycreek.stanford.edu/RecArtsJH/

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
   http://www.ipac.net/HW/jcs/jcs.html
   http://monsterbit.com/daemon/jcs.htm
   http://cs-www/staff/TA/nafnaf/www/jcs/index.html
   http://eclectic.res.wpi.edu/~felicity/jcs.html

LES MISERABLES:
   http://mmm.dartmouth.edu/pages/wsk/lesmis/lesmis.html
   http://www.ot.com/lesmis/

MISS SAIGON:
   http://www.umich.edu/~rsjdf

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA:
   http://paul.spu.edu/~jemery/phantom/phantom.html

SUNSET BLVD:
   http://www.cen.uiuc.edu/~dd-moore/sunset-blvd.html

The Noteables
   http://www.fierce.net/Noteables/
   - parodies of LES MIZ and other Brit musicals, concocted by
     the Harvard troupe, The Noteables

Playbill Online:
   This commercial service (Broadway, London, Tour listings, news,
   chat sessions with theatre stars, etc.) is currently only available
   on Prodigy (for a fee), though it is due on America Online and
   Compuserve by mid-1995.  See the Broadway World-Wide page.


2.2.3 Archives on LES MIZ, PHANTOM, MISS SAIGON

A representative of the management company handling these shows for
Cameron Mackintosh has provided a variety of files about LES
MISERABLES, PHANTOM, and MISS SAIGON.  The information includes cast
lists and biographies of current US productions, tour schedules, and
assorted trivia.  These files are available at:

ftp://ftp.std.com/archives/RAT-archive

There are plans to make available pictures from these shows available
in the future.


2.3 FURTHER INFORMATION ON BITNET/INTERNET RESOURCES

Deborah Torres ([e-mail]) and Martha Vander Kolk ([e-mail]),
with an assist from Ken McCoy ([e-mail]), have prepared
a very thorough guide to theatre-related resources.  Among other
items, it includes more detailed descriptions of the discussion
groups listed above (plus others) as well as instructions on
accessing them.  Entitled "Guide to Theater Resources on the INTERNET",
this document is available by

anonymous FTP at:

ftp://una.hh.lib.umich.edu/inetdirsstacks/theater:torresmjvk

and Gopher via U. Minnesota list of gophers

gopher://North America/USA/Michigan/Clearinghouse of
         Subject-Oriented Resource Guides/All Guides or Guides
         on the Humanities/Theater;
         D.Torres, M. Vander Kolk

Those who find rec.arts.theatre to be overly centered on Broadway
musicals are encouraged to explore the more academic-minded discussion
groups that exist on Bitnet and the Internet.


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** 3. PERIODICALS                                       *****************
**    [SB, comments: [e-mail]]  *****************
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 AMERICAN THEATRE. New York: Theatre Communications Group, 1984- .
 Theatre Communications Group, 355 Lexington Ave., NY NY 10017
   Monthly.
 Reviews and essays on modern Am. theatre.

 ARTS CALENDAR QUARTERLY. New York: The Arts Calendar, 1985-     .
 Arts Calendar, Inc., 600 W. 58th St., suite 9217 NY NY 10019
   Quarterly.
 Guide to major events in theatre, music & dance -- note: Quarterly.

 ARTS MANAGEMENT. New York: Radius Group, 1962-
 Radius Group, 408 W. 57th st., NY NY 10019
   5 x year.
 Contemporary aspects of management in performing arts.

 CALIFORNIA THEATRE ANNUAL. Beverly Hills, Ca.: Performing Arts Network, 1981-
 9025 Wilshire Blvd., suite 210, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
   Annual.
 Theatre, theatre history & companies in Calif.

#CANADIAN THEATRE REVIEW.  Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1974-
 University of Toronto Press, 5201 Dufferin St. Downsview, Ontario,
 Canada, M3H 5T8
   Quarterly.
 This is an academic/in-depth journal that provides essays on contemporary
 Canadian Theatre, and reviews of published plays, and a playtext.

#CANPLAY.  Toronto: Playwrights Union of Canada, 1984-
 54 Wolseley St,  2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada   M5T 1A5
   Bimonthly.
 Provides news about what PUC (Playwrights Union of Canada) members are
 up to, listings of upcoming productions, job & contest postings.

 COMPARATIVE DRAMA.  Kalamazoo MI: W. Michigan University, 1967-
 English Dept., Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo MI 49008
   Quarterly.
 Intended for researchers & students; incl. book reviews.

 CRITICAL DIGEST.  New York: Critical Digest, 1984-
 225 W. 34th st., rm.918 NY NY 10001
   Semi-monthly.
 Newsletter of NY & London Theatre news; digest of reviews.

 DAILY VARIETY.  Hollywood, CA: Daily Variety, 1933-
 Daily Variety, 1400 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
   5 x week.
 note: Daily comes out of LA, so coverage is a little different from Weekly.

 DRAMA REVIEW.  Cambridge MA: MIT Press, 1988-
 MIT Press, 55 Hayward St., Cambridge MA 02142
   Quarterly.  continues: The Drama Review, 1968-1987.
 Scholarly pieces, essays, interviews, letters, editorials

 DRAMATISTS GUILD QUARTERLY. New York: Dramatists Guild, 1964-
 234 W 44th st., NY NY  10036
   Quarterly.
 Professional playwriting, music and lyric writing, & Guild business.

 JOURNAL OF DRAMATIC THEORY AND CRITICISM. Kansas: Univ. of Kansas, 1986-
 Dept. of Theatre & Media Arts, Univ of Kansas, Lawrence KN 66045
   Semiannual
 As it sound; history and criticism of drama/theatre

 LONDON THEATRE NEWS. New Jersey: London Theatre News, 1988-
 30 Broad St., Denville NJ 07834
   Monthly.
 Reviews, bios, what's on in England -- publ. in NJ so not overseas mail...

 MODERN DRAMA. Downsview, Canada: Univ. of Toronto Press, 1958-
 Journals Dept., 5201 Dufferin St., Downsview Ont. M3H 5T8
   Quarterly.
 Am., British & Canadian drama as literature.

 THE MUSICALS COLLECTION. Orbis Publishing, 1993 or 1994-
 Kings Cliffe, Peterborough PE8 6Yp England.
   Fortnightly.
 (Each 'issue' consists of a cassette or cd of the music and a magazine
 of facts and figures, a listener's guide, a whos who for the show and
 hints for further listening.  The recordings are taken from That's
 Entertainment and Musical Heritage recordings. Available through
 Dress Circle.)

 NEW YORK THEATRE CRITICS REVIEW.  New York: Critic's Theatre reviews, 1943-
 Four Park Ave.,Suite 21D, NY NY 10016
   Weekly.
 NY (and some nat'l) reviews of NY theatre collated by show; annual index.

 NTQ -- New Theatre Quarterly. New York: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1985-
 32 East 57th St., NY NY 10022
 Continues: Theatre Quarterly.
   Quarterly.
 Bibliographies, documentation and histor. research on all aspects of theatre.

#PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT IN CANADA. Avanti magazines, 1991-
 700 Caledonia Rd., Toronto, Ont. M6B 4H9
 Continues: Performing arts in Canada, 1961-1990.
   Quarterly.
 [no description available]

 PERFORMING ARTS JOURNAL. New York: PAJ Publications, 1976-
 PAJ Publications, 325 Spring St., Rm. 318 NY NY 10013
   Monthly.
 Drama, dance, video, etc.; book reviews, interviews, + a new play

 PLAYBILL MAGAZINE. New York: Playbill, inc., 1964-
 Playbill Inc., 71 Vanderbilt Ave., NY NY 10169
   Monthly.
 Mo. mailing of the programs handed out at NY theatres; cast & prod. info
 Playbill is going online at Prodigy in 11/94 and at other
 commercial services in 1995.

 PLAYS INTERNATIONAL.  London: Chancery Publ., 1985-
 F6 Greenwood Ct, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, Shropshire ST1 3TB England
   Monthly.
 Reviews, bios, interviews, what's on in England + play or play excerpt.

 PLAYS AND PLAYERS.  London: Brevet Publ., 1953-
 18 Friern Park, North Finchley, London N12 9DA England
 Absorbed: Theatre World in 1966.
   Monthly.
 Reviews, bios, interviews, what's on in England

 SHOW BUSINESS.  New York: Leo Shull Publications, 1941-
 1501 Broadway, NY NY 10036
   Weekly.
 "the entertainment weekly" -- show business is his life

 SHOW MUSIC.  Conn.: Goodspeed Opera House Foundation, 1982-
 P. O. Box 466, East Haddam, CT 06423-0466
   Quarterly.
 All aspects - book & record reviews, interviews, historical research

 STAGES.  Norwood, NJ: Curtains inc., 1984-
 8 Frasco Lane, Norwood NJ 07648
   10 x yr.
 Reviews (theatre, book, film) of B'way, Off & Off Off B'way.

 TDR -- The Drama Review.  Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1955-
 55 Hayward St., Cambridge MA 02142.
   Quarterly.
 Performance studies; often deals with gender conflicts, feminist views

 THEATERWEEK.  New York: TheaterWeek, 1987-
 28 W. 25th Street, 4th Floor, NY NY 10010
   Weekly.
 Reviews, interviews, production pieces, gossip, restaurants...

 THEATRE.  New Haven, CT: Yale University, 1977-
 Yale University School of Drama, 222 York St, New Haven CT 06520
   3 x yr.
 Essays on theory & practice; companies & individuals; US & Europe.

 THEATRE CRAFTS.  New York: Theatre Crafts Assn, 1967-
 135 Fifth Ave., NY NY 10010
   9 x yr.
 Tech. aspects (scenic design, costume, lighting etc.) for thea.,film,video.

 THEATRE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY. New York: US Inst. of Theatre Tech., 1965-
 330 W. 42 St., suite 1702 NY NY 10036
   Quarterly.
 Tech & production articles (theory & practice)

 THEATRE JOURNAL. Maryland: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1979-
 701 W. 40th st, suite 275, Baltimore MD, 21211
   Quarterly.
 Continues: Educational Theatre Journal (v.1, 1949-v.31, 1979)
 publ. for the University and College Theatre Association.

 THEATRE NEWS. Washington DC: American Theatre Assn., 1968-
 1010 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington DC 20007
   Monthly.
 Different aspects of Am. theatre, by Am. Theatre Assn.

 THEATRE RECORD. Middlesex, Eng.: Ian Herbert, 1981-
 4 Cross Deep Gardens, Twickenham TW1 4QU Middlesex Eng.
 Formerly: London Theatre Record.
   Bi-Weekly.
 English reviews of English theatre collated by show; annual index.

 THEATRE SURVEY. Albany, NY: Am. Soc. for Theatre Research, 1960-
 SUNY at Albany, PAC 266 Albany NY 12222
   Semi-annual.
 Scholarly articles on theatre history.

#THEATRUM.  Toronto: Theatrum Publishing Inc. 1985-
 PO Box 55119,  Fairview Mall PO, 1800 Sheppard Ave. E.
 Willowdale, Ontario, Canada   M2J 5B9
   5 x year.
 Trade magazine for theatre professionals and those-interested-in-theatre.
 It publishes articles, interviews, a production calendar, a "Theatre
 Inform" column reviews of productions and books.

 VARIETY. New York: Variety, 1905-
 154 W. 46th St., NY NY 10036
   Weekly.
 The 'real' Variety; reviews, casting, $, tours; book & film reviews; obits



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** 4. MAIL ORDER (RECORDINGS, SOUVENIRS, POSTERS)  **********************
**    [AK, DK comments: [e-mail]]   **********************
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I have no affiliation with the companies listed below.  I have dealt
with most but not all of these businesses and have not had major
complaints. Additions to this list are welcome.

4.1 HARD-TO-FIND RECORDINGS

*Footlight Records
 113 E. 12th St.
 New York, NY 10003
 [phone]
 [phone] FAX
 Monday-Friday 11am-7pm
 Saturday 10am-6pm
 Sunday noon-5pm
 Phone and mail orders accepted

 Many people on the net have praised Footlight Records for their
 helpfulness, speed, and fair pricing.


*Dress Circle
 57/59 Monmouth Street
 Upper St. Martin's Lane
 London WC2H 9DG
 Tel: [phone]
      0171-836-8279
 Fax: [phone]
 10am-7pm Mon-Sat

 note that when dialing from outside the UK
    1) drop the first "0"
    2) add at the beginning the international direct dialling access
       code for your particular country (011 for the US)
    3) *plus* the country code for the UK (44)
 eg. from the US to Dress Circle: 011-44-171-240-2227

 Dress Circle also carries souvenirs and memoriabilia.  Due to their
 London location, they are undoubtedly an excellent source for
 Brit musical items not available domestically


*Original Cast Records
 Box 496
 Georgetown, CT 06829
 [phone]

 This operation is a small gem.  OCR specializes in
 hard-to-find recordings, often those that never made it to
 CD release.  Among their items: William Finn's IN TROUSERS,
 LATE NIGHT COMIC, SONGS FROM TEDDY AND ALICE, OH BROTHER!.
 They also carry/release recordings by cabaret performers
 including Jeff Harnar (1959 BROADWAY SONGBOOK), Jana Robins
 (FACE TO FACE), and Craig Carnelia (IS THERE LIFE AFTER HIGH
 SCHOOL?, PICTURES IN THE HALL).  The store has reasonable
 prices: widely available recordings are priced competitively
 with, say, Tower Records (before S&H costs are addedd in), with
 rarer items accordingly more expensive, but competitive with other
 places like Footlight.


*DRG Records, Inc.
 130 W. 57th St.
 New York, NY 10019

 DRG is a small record company that releases 1) cabaret performers
 (Andrea Marcovicci, Dixie Carter, Sally Mayes, Julie Wilson, Margaret
 Whiting, Billy Stritch, Karen Akers, etc.) 2) cast albums (most
 notably MARCH OF THE FALSETTOS, FALSETTOLAND, NUNSENSE, and the two
 FORBIDDEN BROADWAYs) 3) the "An Evening with..." series including
 Lerner, Harnick, Cahn, Hermann, etc. and 4) soundtracks (often to
 foreign movies like CINEMA PARADISO and A ROOM WITH A VIEW).
 Their prices are quite impressive: as of the summer of 1992, single
 CDs were $11.99, and double CDs were $16.99.  With a shipping charge
 of $5-$7 for a typical order, it's a good deal.  You can request
 to be placed on their mailing list.


*Colony Records
 1619 Broadway Corner 49th St.
 New York, NY 10019
 212-265-2050
 212-265-1260
 9:30am-2:30am

 I suggest that you try Colony after you have exhausted all other
 possibilities.  They charge outrageously high prices; by virtue
 of their central location (a block or two from Times Square) the
 tourists let them get away with it.  They often sell imports
 (for example, CHILDREN OF EDEN) for up to $50 when the price
 at Foolight is less than half that amount.


*Painted Smiles Records, Inc
 74-09 37th Avenue, Suite 420
 Jackson Heights, NY 11372
 [phone]

 This is the company run by Ben Bagley of the famous "Revisited" series.
 Recordings from the Painted Smiles Label and sometimes other labels are
 available by mail order.  There is a (snail-mail) mailing list describing
 some new releases.  I've always received very good service.  -DK


*SoundTrack Album Retailers (STAR)
 Box 487
 New Holland, PA 17557

 This is a mail-order only outfit that specializes in cast albums, film
 soundtracks, and related recordings.  There is a monthly catalog that
 includes most domestic issues and some imports.  Prices are not really
 bargain-rate but if you order something, you get a clearance catalog
 with discounts on close-out titles.

 [Personally, I've dealt with this company on-and-off for about 20 years
 and have found their service to be excellent.  If you don't order anything
 for six months, you will be dropped from the mailing list.  This has now
 happened to me because I find it easier to buy new recordings in Boston.
 But for someone who does not have easy access to retail outlets, I'd
 suggest giving them a try.] -DK


4.2 SOUVENIRS AND POSTERS

*One Shubert Alley
 346 W. 44th St.
 New York, NY 10036
 [phone]
 [phone]
 9am-11pm EST
 FAX [phone]

 Theatre-related souvenirs and posters.  Basically only current
 cast recordings.  Catalog available.


*Actors' Heritage                Actors Too
 262 W. 44th St.                 210 W. 45th St.
 New York, NY                    New York, NY
 [phone]                  [phone]
               [phone]

 Basically the same sort of merchandise that One Shubert Alley
 carries.  Catalog available.  The store on 44th St. carries
 a wide selection of books and plays.  Warning: Management may
 not be receptive to customer complaints.


*Triton Gallery, Inc.
 323 West 45th St.
 New York, NY 10036
 [phone]

 Sells theatrical posters.  Their selection is unmatched in New York,
 and prices are very reasonable: usually $12 or $15 for current shows.
 Besides posters to Broadway shows, they carry off-Broadway shows, and
 sell photographic reproductions of vintage posters (these are pricey).
 Color brochure available on request.

*Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

  Sells autographed posters to selected shows.  Call [phone].


*The Nash Company
 2179 Fourth Street, Suite 2-H
 White Bear Lake, MN USA 55110
 800-888-1220
 [e-mail] (discounts on internet orders!)

 Invents and produces products related to the performing arts, and more
 specifically, classical music and Broadway.  They have done some
 generic Broadway designs and work with the estates of Noel Coward,
 Cole Porter, and Frank Loesser, and are working with Stephen
 Sondheim.  Shirts and mugs and such.  Catalog available.


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** 5. DRAMA-RELATED BOOKSTORES [DS/TDK]  ********************************
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Arranged geographically:
     5.1 NEW YORK
     5.2 ONTARIO
     5.3 CALIFORNIA
     5.4 WASHINGTON, D.C.
     5.5 BOSTON
     5.6 CHICAGO
     5.7 Providence, RI
     5.8 ENGLAND
     5.9 NETHERLANDS
     5.10 SPAIN

[NETB] = [Not Exclusively Theater Books, but has above-average theater
          sections]

5.1 NEW YORK

The Drama Book Shop, 723 7th Ave (@ 48th St.), NYC, NY, 10019
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
M-F 9:30am to 7pm
Sa 10:30am to 5:30pm
Su noon to 5pm

Applause Theatre Books, 211 W. 71st St., NYC, NY, 10023
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
Mon-Sat 10-8, Sun 12-6

Samuel French, Inc/Ltd
45 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10010
[phone]  (FAX [phone])
9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday

Richard Stoddard Books [NETB]
18 E. 16th Street, Room 305
NYC, NY 10003
phone: [phone]
Open 11-6 daily, except Wed & Sun

Strand Book Store [NETB]
828 Broadway (corner 12th Street)
New York, NY  10003
[phone]
Mon-Sat 9:30-9:30, Sun 11-9:30

Barnes and Noble Sale Annex [NETB]
128 Fifth Ave.(corner 18th Street)
(Across 5th Ave. from main B&N retail store)
[phone]
Mon-Fri 9:30-7:45, Sat 10:30-6:15, Sun 11-5:45

Skyline Books and Records [NETB]
13 West 18th Street
759-5463 (SKY-LINE)
Mon-Sat 9:30-8, Sun 11-7

Academy Books [NETB]
10 West 18th Street
[phone]
Mon-Sat 9:30-9, Sun 11-7

Mercer Street Books [NETB]
206 Mercer Street (just N. of Houston)
[phone]
Mon-Thu 10-10, Fri&Sat 10-12, Sun 11-10

Gryphon Bookshop [NETB]
2246 Broadway (80 & 81 St.)
[phone]
Daily 10am-Midnight

Retail stores, besides B&N, with impressive theater stock
include:

Coliseum Books
1771 Broadway (at 57th St.)
[phone]
Mon-Fri 8-11, Sat 10-11:30, Sun 12-8

Gotham Book Mart
41 W. 47th Street
[phone]
Mon-Fri 9:30-6:30, Sat 9:30-6

Papyrus Books
2915 Broadway
[phone]
Daily 9:30am-11:30pm
Serving the Columbia U. community

Shakespeare and Co.
2259 Broadway (81st St.)
[phone]
716 Broadway (at Washington Place)
[phone]
Daily 10am-Midnight

St. Marks Bookshop
12 St. Marks Place
[phone]
Daily 11am-11:30pm
East Village literary landmark.
Good on recent plays and performance theory.


5.2 ONTARIO

Theatrebooks  (NEW LOCATION!)
11 St. Thomas St. (1 block W of Bay, 1 bl S of Bloor -- v nice space)
Toronto, ON,
CANADA
M5S 2B7
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
(They do ship to the U.S.)

Samuel French, Inc/Ltd
80 Richmond Street East
Toronto M5C 1P1
CANADA
[phone]
9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday


5.3 CALIFORNIA

Drama Books,
134 9th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
[phone]

Limelight Film & Theatre Bookstore
1803 Market,
San Francisco, CA  94103
[phone]

Samuel French, Inc/Ltd
7623 Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90045
[phone] (FAX [phone])
Call for hours

Samuel French, Inc/Ltd
11963 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604
[phone]
Call for hours


5.4 WASHINGTON, D.C.

Backstage Books
21st & P Streets N.W.
Washington, DC


5.5 BOSTON

Bakers Plays
100 Chauncey St.
Boston,MA 02111
Tel.[phone]


5.6 CHICAGO

Act I Bookstore - 312-348-6757
2632 North Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60614

Aspidistra Bookshop - 312-549-3129
2630 North Clark
Chicago, IL 60614

Aspidistra Annex - 312-549-7867
3250 North Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60657

Barbara's Bookstore (5 Locations)
1) 312-642-5044
1350 North Wells
Chicago, IL 60610

2) 312-477-0411
3130 North Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657

3) 312-664-1113
1800 North Clybourn
Chicago, IL 60614

4) 708-848-9140
1100 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301

5) 312-258-8007
2 North Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606

Scenes Coffee House & Dramatists Bookstore
312-525-1107
3168 North Clark
Chicago, IL 60657

Source: Act One Reports - published by Act One Bookstore tri-annually

Powell's Bookstore [NETB]
1501 E. 57th St.
[phone]
Daily 9am-11pm

O'Gara and Wilson Booksellers [NETB]
1311 E. 57th St.
[phone]
Mon-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun Noon-10pm

5.7 PROVIDENCE, RI

ACCIDENT OR DESIGN
128 North Main Street, Providence RI 02903
401-455-0050
OPEN MON-SAT 10-10, 12 -6 SUNDAYS

Bookstore specializing in the Fine Arts, including Theatre, Film, and
Performance Art.


5.8 ENGLAND

Samuel French, Inc/Ltd
52 Fitzroy Street
London W1P 6JR
England
011-441-387-9373 (FAX [phone])
9:30-5:30 Monday-Friday

Offstage
37 Chalk Farm Road
Camden Town
London NW1 8AJ
(Camden Town or Chalk Farm tube stops)

Skoob Books [NETB]
15 Sicilian Ave (Holburn stop)
phone:[phone]


5.9 NETHERLANDS

International Theatre Bookshop
Leidseplein 26a
Amsterdam 1017 PT
Netherlands
Phone [phone]
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm.

Netherlands Theater Bookshop
Instituut (Museum)
Herengracht 168-170
tel: [phone]
Tue-Sun 11am-5pm.

5.10 SPAIN

F.A.E., Llibres i utils de l'espectacle,
C. de Ramon i Cajal, 87
Barcelona, Spain
Telefono: 213 40 98
Metro stop: Joanic
closed from 2-5 in the afternoon.












Archive-name: theatre/part2
Last-modified: 1995/03/06

[followups directed to rec.arts.theatre.musicals]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FAQ Part II: Composers and Frequently discussed musicals

# = new or significantly revised

6. COMPOSERS
   6.1 CLAUDE MICHEL SCHOENBERG [SP]
       6.1.1 Shows to Date
       6.1.2 Current Projects
       6.1.3 Recordings, Videos, Books, etc.
       6.1.4 Les Miserables Tour Dates
       6.1.5 Miss Saigon Tour Dates
       6.1.6 Miss Saigon Magazine
   6.2 ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER [SP]
       6.2.1 Shows to Date
       6.2.2 Current Projects
       6.2.3 Recordings of Shows
       6.2.4 Other Recording/Compilations [ML/SP]
       6.2.5 Phantom Tour Dates
#      6.2.6 Jesus Christ Superstar Tour Dates
   6.3 STEPHEN SONDHEIM [JAC]
       6.3.1 Shows to Date
           6.3.1.1 Lyrics and Music
           6.3.1.2 Lyrics only
       6.3.2 Current Projects
       6.3.3 Recordings, Awards, Additional Info.
           6.3.3.1 Shows (as composer and lyricist)
           6.3.3.2 Revues, Concerts, etc.
       6.3.4 Newsletters/Journals
           6.3.4.1 The Stephen Sondheim Society
           6.3.4.2 The Sondheim Review

7. FREQUENTLY DISCUSSED MUSICALS
   7.1 CHESS versions/recordings [ELN]
   7.2 JEKYLL AND HYDE [RC]
   7.3 CARRIE [AK]

8. PERFORMERS ON RECORD AND VIDEO
   8.1 Michael Ball [RS]
   8.2 Sarah Brightman [SP]
   8.3 Michael Crawford [SP]
   8.4 Frances Rufelle [SP]
   8.5 Lea Salonga [SP]
   8.6 Colm Wilkinson [LJ]
   8.7 Julie Andrews [HG]

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** 6. COMPOSERS  ********************************************************
*************************************************************************

For foreign recordings, try Footlight or Dress Circle (see section 4.1)

Symbols for the Recordings Listings:

*  = show
>  = audio recording (running time) - label, if known
V> = video
B> = book

-------------------------------------------------------------------------

6.1 CLAUDE MICHEL SCHONBERG [SP]

6.1.1 SHOWS TO DATE

LA REVOLUTION FRANCAISE - Boublil and Schonberg's first musical,
    produced in the early 1970's.  Very rock beat and completely in
    French.  About the French Revolution.  Even has Schonberg in a
    singing role.

LES MISERABLES (1985) - Musicalization of the Victor Hugo novel.  Won
    the Tony Award for best musical in 1987.
  >>There is a mailing list, les-miserables, for discussion of this
  >>musical.  See section 2.2.1.2 of the FAQ for more details.
  >>There are some LES MISERABLES-related files from Cameron
  >>Mackintosh's management company; they are located at:
  >>ftp://ftp.std.com/archives/RAT-archive

MISS SAIGON (1989) - Madame Butterfly-type story taking place during
    and after the Vietnam War.  Nominated for best musical Tony Award in
    1991.
  >>There is a mailing list, miss-saigon, for discussion of this musical.
  >>See section 2.2.1.2 of the FAQ for more details.
  >>There are some MISS SAIGON-related files from Cameron
  >>Mackintosh's management company; they are located at:
  >>ftp://ftp.std.com/archives/RAT-archive


6.1.2 CURRENT PROJECTS

Boublil/Schonberg are currently working on THE ROMANCE OF MARTIN
GUERRE, a musical version of the movie THE RETURN OF MARTIN GUERRE
(recently remade as SOMMERSBY).  Cameron Mackintosh will produce, with
an opening scheduled for spring 1996 in London.  No cast has been
announced but the director will be Declan Donnellan and the designer
Nick Ormerod.  The Boublil/Schonberg production is not to be confused
with MARTIN GUERRE, the Ames/Harrington musical produced at Hartford
Stage in 1993 starring Patrick Cassidy and Judy Kuhn, or THE HOUSE OF
MARTIN GUERRE a musical produced in Toronto in the spring of 1993.

LES MIS movie info: Alan Parker [FAME, BUGSY MALONE, PINK FLOYD THE
WALL, BIRDY] was initially chosen by Cameron Mackintosh to direct the
movie for Tristar Pictures.  Parker pulled out, as did two subsequent
directors: Bruce Beresford [DRIVING MISS DAISY, BLACK ROBE] and Richard
Attenborough [GANDHI, A CHORUS LINE - THE MOVIE].  The current credits
are as follows: David Matalon (exec. producer), Cameron Mackintosh
(producer), Chris Kenny (co-producer), Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel
Schonberg (screenplay, music, lyrics), Herbert Kretzmer (English
lyrics), and John Napier (production designer).  Mackintosh is still
planning on making a movie once an appropriate director is signed.


6.1.3 RECORDINGS, VIDEOS, BOOKS, ETC.

*LA REVOLUTION FRANCAISE

>Original French Cast - First Night

*LES MISERABLES

>Original 1980 French Concept Album (90 min.) - First Night
   - Before this was the musical as it is known now.  Much more rock/disco
     with some different music and extra characters.
>London Cast Recording (100) - First Night
   - First english production.  Contains "Little People" and "I Saw Him
     Once' which were cut for the Broadway version.
   - Cast: Colm Wilkinson    Valjean
           Roger Allum       Javert
           Patti LuPone      Fantine
           Michael Ball      Marius
           Rebeccah Caine    Cosette
           Frances Ruffelle  Eponine
           David Burt        Enjolras
>Broadway Cast Recording (100) - Geffen
   - Production as it is now.  Includes Tony Award Winners Frances Ruffelle
     and Michael Maguire.  Won Grammy Award as well.
   - Cast: Colm Wilkinson    Valjean
           Terrence Mann     Javert
           Randy Graff       Fantine
           David Bryant      Marius
           Judy Kuhn         Cosette
           Frances Ruffelle  Eponine
           Michael Maguire   Enjolras
>Symphonic Recording (165) - First Night
   - This is the only recording of the entire show.  Cast members come
     from different productions from all over the world including London,
     New York, Sydney, Los Angeles and Tokyo.  Won Grammy.
   - Cast: Gary Morris       Valjean    New York
           Phillip Quast     Javert     Sydney
           Debbie Byrne      Fantine    Sydney
           Michael Ball      Marius     London
           Tracy Shayne      Cosette    New York
           Kaho Shimada      Eponine    Tokyo
           Anthony Warlow    Enjolras   Sydney
>Hungarian Cast (60)
>Austrian Cast (100)
>Israeli Cast (45)
>Japanese Single
   - 2 songs:  "On My Own" sung by Kaho Shimada and "Do You Hear the
     People Sing"
>Swedish Cast (70)
>Manchester Cast Highlights
   - Cast: Ria Jones         Fantine
           Philip Quast      Javert
           Meredith Braun    Eponine
           Jeff Leyton       Valjean
           Mike Sterling     Marius
   - 5 songs: "I Dreamed a Dream", "Stars", "On My Own", "Bring Him Home",
    "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables"
>Dutch Cast (Mercury Records 120)
>1991 Original Paris (Trema Records 120)
>Prague Cast
>Danish Cast
>Korean Cast
>Spanish Cast
>"On My Own" rock single with Frances Ruffelle
V>Stage by Stage: Les Miserables
   -  Video with clips of show around the world plus clips of
      production team.
B>The Complete Book of Les Miserables - Edward Behr

*MISS SAIGON

>London Cast (120) - Geffen
   - Cast: Lea Salonga       Kim
           Jonathan Pryce    Engineer
           Simon Bowman      Chris
           Peter Polycarpou  John
           Claire Moore      Ellen
>Japanese highlights
   -7 songs including "I'd Give My Life for You" twice by 2 Kims.
>Complete Japanese Cast recorded live
V>The Heat is On: The Making of Miss Saigon
B>The Story of Miss Saigon book by Mark Steyn and Ed Behr

6.1.4 LES MISERABLES TOUR DATES

The following is from Alan Wasser Associates, the general management
for LES MISERABLES, as posted by Todd Singletary ([e-mail]):

Starting
Week Of        City
--------    ----
03/06/95    Memphis, TN  (Orpheum)
03/13/95    Austin, TX  (UT Perf. Arts Ctr.)
03/20/95    Houston, TX  (Brown)
03/27/95    New Orleans, LA  (Saenger)
04/03/95    Norfolk, VA
04/10/95    Schenectady, NY
04/17/95    Boston, MA  (Colonial)


6.1.5 MISS SAIGON TOUR DATES

As posted by [e-mail].
Touring schedule by city in alphabetical order
Last updated: 10/10/94

For detailed performance schedules please contact the local ticket agency
or the theatre. In order to qualify as a group and be eligible for possible
group discounts all you need to be is a group of 20 or more individuals
who want to the see the same performance. The following information is
subject to change. We do not take any responsibility for the accuracy of
this posting or actions that might result from it.

For group Tickets call: 1-800-334-8457

CITY            VENUE                 PERFORMANCES    FOR INDIVIDUAL
                                      BEGIN           TICKETS
Los Angeles CA  Ahmanson Theatre      Jan 25, 1995    213-480-3232

New York NY     Broadway Theatre      Apr 11, 1991    800-334-8457

Seattle    WA      Paramount             Mar 26, 1995    206-292-ARTS
Portland OR     Civic Auditorium      Jun 06, 1995    503-248-4496


6.1.6 MISS SAIGON magazine

Sun And Moon
c/o J. Jennifer Kang
16 Maltbie Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
USA
email: [e-mail]


6.2 ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER  [SP]

  >>There is a mailing list, alw, that is devoted to discussion of the
  >>works of the composer.  See section 2.2.1.2 of the FAQ for more
  >>details.


6.2.1 SHOWS TO DATE

Each title is followed by name of lyricist.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Tim Rice)
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Tim Rice)
JEEVES (Alan Ayckbourn)
EVITA (Tim Rice)
CATS (T.S. Eliot)
SONG AND DANCE (Don Black)
STARLIGHT EXPRESS (Don Black and Richard Stilgoe)
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe)
CRICKET (Tim Rice)
ASPECTS OF LOVE (Charles Hart and Don Black)
SUNSET BOULEVARD (Don Black and Christopher Hampton)
  >>There is a mailing list, sunset-blvd, for discussion of this
  >>musical.  See section 2.2.1.2 of the FAQ for more details.


6.2.2 CURRENT PROJECTS

SUNSET BOULEVARD - ALW's musical version of the Billy Wilder movie
   opened July 12/93 at the Adelphi Theatre in London, starring Patti
   LuPone and Kevin Anderson.  The Los Angeles production opened
   December 9/93 at the Shubert Theatre, starring Glenn Close (Norma),
   Alan Campbell (Joe), George Hearn (Max), and Judy Kuhn (Betty).  The
   LA version differed from the original London production in several ways,
   including the addition of a new song ("Every Movie's a Circus"), more
   musical underscoring, driving a Bentley onstage, etc.  The Broadway
   production with Close, Campbell, Hearn, and Alice Ripley (Betty) opened
   on Nov. 17/94.  Glenn Close's last performance on Broadway will
   be Jul. 2/95, and Betty Buckley's first will be Jul. 4/95.  The
   creative team for SUNSET BOULEVARD includes Christopher Hampton,
   who wrote the book (although it appears to have been taken mostly
   from the movie), Trevor Nunn (direction), and John Napier (sets).

EVITA movie - This project has a long history.  Actresses rumored to
   have been cast in the title role include Meryl Streep (directed by
   Oliver Stone; Streep pulled out at the last moment, citing exhaustion
   from her previous movie), Barbra Streisand (listen to Forbidden
   Broadway for this version), Sarah Brightman, and Madonna.  Touchstone/
   Disney was going to produce the movie, to be directed by Glen Gordon
   Caron (writer/producer of TV's MOONLIGHTING and director of CLEAN
   AND SOBER) and wanted Madonna but Lloyd Webber didn't like the idea
   (for one thing, Madonna wanted some new songs written for her).
   Oliver Stone had reactivated the project in 1994, to star Michelle
   Pfeiffer, Antonio Banderas (Che) and Raul Julia (Peron) but Stone
   pulled out in mid-July/94 after budget disagreements with
   Hollywood Pictures.  Alan Parker is the current director, and
   as of March 2/95, it looks like Madonna has been chosen to star.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA movie - This is another one that has been
   rumored for quite a while yet never seems to get made.  Rumored leads
   have been Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman and one would assume
   Steve Barton.  Joel Schumacher (ST.  ELMO'S FIRE, THE CLIENT, BATMAN
   FOREVER) was initially scheduled to direct but he pulled out.  Franco
   Zefferelli and Jerry Zucker have been considered as directors.  The
   movie remains in the development stage for Warner Bros.

ASPECTS OF LOVE movie - This is another rumored project that hasn't
   begun filming yet.  Supposedly Lloyd Webber wants Brightman as Rose
   and this wouldn't be surprising since he has had her playing Rose on
   Broadway, London and for part of the American tour.

CATS animated movie - Production has begun on this project for Universal,
   co-produced by Steven Spielberg and Andrew Lloyd Webber and with script
   by Tom Stoppard.  ALW has reportedly written a new song for the movie.

WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND - ALW is currently working on a musical movie
   version of the 1961 Hayley Mills movie WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND.  He is
   collaborating with rock composter Jim Steinman (BAT OUT OF HELL).
   Johnny Depp and Kirsten Dunst have been mentioned as possible leads
   in the movie.  This version is not to be confused with a stage
   musical by Russell Labey and Richard Taylor, produced in 1994 at
   Britain's National Youth Music Theatre.


6.2.3 RECORDINGS OF SHOWS


*JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

This is the first musical that Lloyd Webber and Rice had produced.
Originally it started off as a piece for a Children's choir and later
became a Broadway musical.  The original production was only 15 minutes
long (the first recording ran about 1/2 an hour) but as the years went
by more songs were add to it so that the Broadway production of the early
80's ran for 60 minutes.  In 1991 a new production was staged in London
which is currently running.  This show now lasts about 2 hours with the
introduction of more dance sequences and the repeating of songs. A
production with Donny Osmond is touring the United States and Canada and
a production with Michael Damian is currently running at the Minskoff
Theater on Broadway (closes May 29/94)

>Original 1968 Cast (25 min)
   -This has Tim Rice playing Pharoah.  It is very 60's rock and similar
    to the new production.
>1973 Young Vic production
>1974 London Cast
>1979 London Cast
>1982 Broadway Cast (60) - Chrysalis
   -Stars Bill Hutton as Joseph and Laurie Beechman as the Narrator.
    This is a much more musicalized version of the show.  It was nominated
    for a Tony Award and runs about 60 minutes.
>1991 London Cast (72) - Polydor
   -Stars Jason Donovan as Joseph and Linzi Hately as the Narrator. This is
    a very modernized, rock version of the show.
>1992 Toronto Cast (72)
   -Stars Donny Osmond as Joseph and Janet Metz as the Narrator.  Same
    production as the 1991 London.
>1993 Los Angeles Cast
   -Stars Michael Damian as Joseph and Kelli Rabke as the Narrator.  This
    is the cast that will play on Broadway.
>South African Cast
>Irish Cast
>Israeli Cast
>Mexican Cast

*JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

This is Lloyd Webber's and Rice's musical detailing the last days of Jesus.
Some argue that this should have been called Judas Iscariot Superstar
since the show is basically detailing Judas's dilemma in betraying
Jesus.  There have been a lot of new recordings and productions coming out
to celebrate its 20th year Anniversary.  Some music from this show came
from the Original Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

>Original Concept Recording (90)
   - Cast: Ian Gilliam             Jesus
           Murray Head             Judas
           Yvonne Elliman          Mary Magdalene
   - This is the original studio version before this became a musical.
     Very rock and features the voices of Rice and Lloyd Webber as
     chorus members.
>Original London Cast
>Original Broadway Cast (45)
   - Cast: Ben Vereen              Judas
           Yvonne Elliman          Mary Magdalene
>Motion Picture Soundtrack (100)
   - Cast: Ted Neely               Jesus
           Carl Anderson           Judas
           Yvonne Elliman          Mary Magdalene
>Hungarian Cast
>German Cast
>French Cast
>Russian Cast
>Original Australian Cast(45)
>Japanese Cast
>Mexican Cast
>Danish Cast
>Brazilian Cast
>Swedish Cast
>20th Anniversary Recording(100)
   - Cast: Paul Nicholas           Jesus
           Keith Burns             Judas
           Claire Moore            Mary Magdalene
>Australian Cast(60)
   - This is an even more rock version of the show in the same manner of
     the new Joseph production.  Features among other performances, a
     heavy metal "Herod's Song" and a very Top-40 "I Don't Know How to
     Love Him."
V> Movie directed by Norman Jewison

*JEEVES

>Original London Cast(50)
   - There is indeed a recording for Lloyd Webber's only flop.  This is
     based on the Jeeves novels by P.G. Wodehouse.  One of the criticisms
     of this show is that the book dragged it down and the Jeeves was
     just a background character.  Sadly, the record is out of print.
     Some rare record store might have it but expect to pay up to $200
     if you are lucky enough to find it.  The recording is missing some
     of the show's songs but in the end proves to be a pretty good listen.

*EVITA

Musical of the life of Eva Peron.  Winner of Best Musical and Best Actress
Tony Awards among others.  Started off as a concept recording like Jesus
Christ Superstar and was later turned into a staged musical.

>Original Concept Recording - MCA(120)
   - very rock and contains the song "The Lady's Got Potential" as well as
     Che's insecticide plot line which were eventually dropped for staged
     production.
   - Cast: Julie Covington         Evita
           C.T. (Colm) Wilkinson   Che
           Paul Jones              Peron
>Original London Cast(60)
   - They only released a highlights recording of this cast.
   - Cast: Elaine Paige            Evita
           David Essex             Che
           Joss Ackland            Peron
>Original American Cast(110)
   - Cast: Patti Lupone            Evita
           Mandy Patinkin          Che
           Bob Gunton              Peron
>Spanish Cast(110) - Epic
>American Touring Company
>Australian Cast
>New Zealand Cast
>Korean Cast
>Brazilian Cast
>Hungarian Cast
>Mexican Cast
>South African Cast
>German Cast
>Israeli Cast
>Japanese Cast

*CATS

I can't remember if you listed a Hungarian Evita or JCS, but they were
probably there.

>Original London Cast(120)
   - This recording has Elaine Paige, Paul Nicholas, Brian Blessed, and
     Sarah Brightman among others.  It has a different version of
     "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteaser" from the future productions and
     includes the song the "Ballad of Billy McGraw".
>Original Broadway Cast(120)
   - This recording has Betty Buckley, Terrence Mann, and Ken Page among
     others.  In order to make fun of those who claimed he had stolen from
     Puccini, Lloyd Webber wrote "Growltiger's Last Stand" to replace the
     "Ballad of Billy McGraw" as a Puccini parody.
>Australian Cast(90)
   - This is the only english recording with the "Pekes and the Pollicles"
     on it.
>German Cast(60)
>German Cast live(120)
>Japanese Cast
>Japanese Cast (second recording)
>Dutch Cast
>French Cast(120)
>Mexican Cast
>Hungarian Cast


*SONG AND DANCE

Song and Dance is a combination of Tell Me on a Sunday and Variations.
Unexpected Song was added for the Broadway version.

>London Cast with Marti Webb(100)
   - This was recorded live and contains both the Song and Dance portions.
>Broadway Cast with Bernadette Peters, songs only(60) - RCA
>London with Sarah Brightman
>German Cast
> Tell Me on a Sunday Swedish recording.
V>BBC broadcast with Sarah Brightman


*STARLIGHT EXPRESS

>Original London Cast - Polydor(100)
   -with Frances Ruffelle as Dinah
>American Concept Recording - MCA
>German Cast(60)
>German Cast live
>German Cast - 1993
>Australian/Japanese Touring Company (in English)(45)
>1993 London Starlight Express

*THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

This is Andrew Lloyd Webber's biggest hit yet.  One of the most often
talked about subjects is who is the best Phantom.  Phantoms that a large
number of people appear to like include Michael Crawford, Colm
Wilkinson, Davis Gaines, and Dave Willetts.  This show has played to sell
out crowds on London and Broadway since it opened in 1987 and 1988
respectively.  Alan Jay Lerner was going to write the original lyrics for
this show but died before he could begin work.  This is also relevant
because a lot of people accuse Lloyd Webber of having stolen "Music of the
Night" from "Come to me, Bend to me" from Brigadoon, but this does not
appear to have attracted notice from that show's lyricist.

>London Cast (100 min.) - Polydor
   - Cast: Michael Crawford        Phantom
           Sarah Brightman         Christine
           Steve Barton            Raoul
   - This is the same cast that went to Broadway.
>collector's edition 24K Gold release of London Cast (831 273-2G)
>Toronto Cast (70) - Polydor
   - Cast: Colm Wilkinson          Phantom
           Rebeccah Caine          Christine
           Byron Nease             Raoul
   - This is a highlights recording but it does include the Hannibal opera
     which was not on the London Cast Recording.
>Hamburg Cast Highlights(50 min)
>Vienesse Cast(120)
>Swedish Cast(110)
   - Basically the whole show recorded live.
>1988 Japanese Cast(120)
>1992 Japanese Cast(120)

>Dutch Cast Highlights

*ASPECTS OF LOVE

Lloyd Webber's musical based on the David Garnett novel.  This show has
met mixed success.  It played 3 years in London but didn't even last one
year on Broadway.  It is currently touring the United States in a revamped
Robin Phillips production.  Some people complain that this show consists
of 1 song others are quick to point out the many musical themes in this
show.  There has been debate about the relationship between the beginning
and ending of the play and it has been generally resolved that the
beginning takes place right after Alex has left Rose and Jenny and has met
Giulietta.  In the touring production this means that it is actually
George's body in the casket.

>Original London Cast(137) - Polydor
   - Cast: Michael Ball            Alex
           Ann Crumb               Rose
           Kevin Colson            George
           Kathleen Rowe McAllen   Giullieta

*SUNSET BOULEVARD

Musical version of the Billy Wilder movie, which opened in London
July 12, 1993.  The London Cast Recording (a.k.a. World Premiere
Recording) was released in England in August 1993, and is now
available domestically in the U.S.  The LA cast has been recorded,
and the CD was released September 13 1994.

>Original London Cast - Polydor
   -Cast:  Patti LuPone            Norma Desmond
       Kevin Anderson          Joe Gillis
       Meredith Braun          Betty Schaeffer
           Daniel Benzali          Max von Mayerling
>American Premiere Cast - Polydor
   -Cast:  Glenn Close             Norma Desmond
           Alan Campbell           Joe Gillis
           Judy Kuhn               Betty Schaeffer
           George Hearn            Max von Mayerling
>Sunset Boulevard Single (Michael Ball)
>The Perfect Year Single (Glenn Close)

6.2.4 OTHER RECORDINGS/COMPILATIONS [ML/SP]

>The Premiere Collection (50) - MCA
   - 14 singles from Superstar to Phantom, including the Phantom rock
     version with Steve Harley and Sarah Brightman.
>The Premiere Collection Encore (60) - Polydor
   - 16 singles from Evita to the new production of Joseph, including
     "Amigos Para Siempre", the 1992 Summer Olympics theme.
V>The Premiere Collection Encore (90) - Polydor
   - 16 videos based mostly on songs found in the two Premiere
     Collection recordings.
>Requiem (70) - EMI
   - A Latin mass written in tribute to ALW's late father. Features
     Placido Domingo, Sarah Brightman, and Paul Miles-Kingston.
>Variations, 1978 (40) - MCA
   - These variations on Paganini's 24th caprice in A minor were
     written for Julian Lloyd Webber's cello/rock band. This work was
     later adapted into the dance portion of Song and Dance.
>Variations, 1986 (40) - Philips
   - A reworking of the original Variations for full orchestra.
>The Magic of Andrew Lloyd Webber
>The Magic of Andrew Lloyd Webber II
>The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber (60) - First Night
   - 15 songs from Superstar to Phantom, featuring Paul Nicholas
     and Stephanie Lawrence
>Andrew Lloyd Webber Love Songs (50) - Silva
   - Somewhat of a misnomer--after all, "Don't Cry for Me Argentina"
     can hardly be called a love song. Dave Willetts is one of the
     featured singers.
>Ovation
>Essentials (70) - Koch
   - 17 songs from Evita to Aspects. One of the featured singers is
     is Claire Moore
>The Odessa File soundtrack
>Gumshoe soundtrack
>"Amigos Para Siempre"
   -Lloyd Webber was commissioned to write this theme for the 1992 Summer
    Olympics in Barcelona.  It is sung by Sarah Brightman and Jose Carreras
    and has lyrics by Don Black in English and Gloria Estefan in Spanish.

*Artists who have put out Andrew Lloyd Webber collections:

Sarah Brightman
Michael Crawford
Marina Prior
Jose Carrerras
Stephanie Lawrence

6.2.5 THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA TOUR DATES

Touring schedule by city in alphabetical order
Last updated: 10/10/94

For detailed performance schedules please contact the local ticket agency
or the theatre. In order to qualify as a group and be eligible for possible
group discounts all you need to be is a group of 20 or more individuals
who want to the see the same performance. The following information is
subject to change. We do not take any responsibility for the accuracy of
this posting or actions that might result from it.

For group Tickets call: 1-800-334-8457


CITY             VENUE                PERFORMANCES   FOR INDIVIDUAL
                                      BEGIN          TIX
Columbus OH      Ohio Theatre         Jul 08, 1995  614-431-3600
Minneapolis MN   Orpheum Theatre      Jan 14, 1995  612-989-4545
New Orleans LA   Saenger Theatre      Jan 06, 1995  504-522-5555
New York NY      Majestic Theatre     Jan 26, 1988  800-334-8457
Orlando    FL       Bob Carr Auditorium  Apr 15, 1995  407-839-3900
Philadelphia PA  Forrest Theatre      Mar 18, 1995  215-336-2000
San Antonio TX   Municipal Auditorium Feb 24, 1995  210-224-9600
San Fransisco CA Curran Theatre       Dec 12, 1993  415-776-1999
West Palm        Kravis Center        Jun 02, 1995  407-966-3309
  Beach, FL

#6.2.6 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR TOUR DATES

As posted by [e-mail] (Raykelly).  This is a non-Equity
production starring Ted Neeley.

Dates are tentative.

4/1 Akron, Ohio
4/2 Clinton, MI
4/4 Youngstown, Ohio
4/5 Toldeo, Ohio
4/6 Muncie, Ind.
4/7 Normal, IL
4/8 Springfield, IL
4/9 Benton Harbor, MI
4/11 Tuscalgosa, AL
4/12 Morganton, NC
4/13 Gainesville, GA
4/14 Savannah, GA
4/15 Roanoke, VA
4/16 Charleston, SC
4/21 Regina, SK
4/22 Red Deer, Alberta
4/23-25 Edmonton, Alberta
4/27 Yakima, WA
4/28-29 Boise, ID
4/30 Eugeno, OR
5/2-3 Redding, CA
5/4 San Rafael, CA
5/5 Torrance, CA
5/6-7 Escondido, CA
5/9 El Paso, TX
5/10 Amarillo, TX
5/11 Abilene, TX
5/12 Shreveport, LA
5/14 Jacksonville, FL
5/16-21 Norfolk, VA
5/23-25 Greenville, SC
5/26 Tupelo, MS
5/27 Springfield, MO
5/28-29 Little Rock, Ark.
5/30-6/1 Tulsa, OK
6/2-4 Memphis, TN
6/6-11 Richmond, VA
6/13-18 Ontario dates
6/20-25 St. John, NB
6/30-7/2 Hartford, Conn.
7/5-16 Ledyard, Conn.


6.3 STEPHEN SONDHEIM [JAC]

  >>There is a mailing list, sondheim, that is devoted to discussion of the








  >>works of the composer/lyricist.  See section 2.2.1.2 of the FAQ for more
  >>details.

6.3.1 SHOWS TO DATE

6.3.1.1 LYRICS AND MUSIC

Broadway musicals unless otherwise indicated.  Each title is followed
by year of first production and name of librettist.

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (1962; Burt
  Shevelove & Larry Gelbart after Plautus)
ANYONE CAN WHISTLE (1964; Arthur Laurents)
EVENING PRIMROSE (1966; James Goldman after Collier)
  television musical
COMPANY (1970; George Furth)
FOLLIES (1971; James Goldman)
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (1973; Hugh Wheeler after Bergman)
THE FROGS (1974; Burt Shevelove after Aristophanes)  play
  with music, Yale School of Drama
PACIFIC OVERTURES (1976; John Weidman)
SWEENEY TODD, THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET (1979; Hugh
  Wheeler after Bond)
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG (1981; George Furth after Kaufman &
  Hart)
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (1984; James Lapine)
INTO THE WOODS (1987; James Lapine)
DICK TRACY (1990)  songs for film
ASSASSINS (1991; John Weidman)  off-Broadway
PASSION (1994; James Lapine)

6.3.1.2 LYRICS ONLY

Composer listed first, then librettist.

WEST SIDE STORY (1957; Leonard Bernstein; Arthur Laurents)
GYPSY (1959; Jule Styne; Arthur Laurents)
DO I HEAR A WALTZ? (1965; Richard Rodgers; Arthur Laurents)
THE EXCEPTION AND THE RULE (project abandoned 1968; Leonard
  Bernstein; John Guare after Brecht)  also known under the
  working titles THE ROAD TO URGA and A PRAY BY BLECHT
CANDIDE (additional lyrics for 1973 revision; Leonard
  Bernstein; Hugh Wheeler after Voltaire)

6.3.2 CURRENT PROJECTS

PASSION (1994; James Lapine)
   The new Sondheim-Lapine collaboration was initially announced
   to be 2 one-act musicals sharing the theme of physical beauty:
   one based on the book MUSCLE, about bodybuilding, and the
   other based on FOSCA, a 18th century Italian novella by Iginio
   Tarchetti (already filmed as PASSIONE D'AMORE.)  Since then,
   PASSION has been expanded into a full-fledged show, and in
   October 1993, a workshop was held at Lincoln Center Theater.
   PASSION began previews March 24, 1994 at the Plymouth Theater
   in New York, opened May 9, 1994 to mixed reviews, and closed
   January 7, 1995. The original cast included Donna Murphy, Jere
   Shea, Marin Mazzie, Gregg Edelman, Tom Aldredge, Francis
   Ruivivar, Chris Groenendaal, and Matthew Poretta.  The cast
   recording (single CD) was released August 23/94.  The Italian
   novel FOSCA has just been translated into English and published
   by Mercury House under the title of PASSION (ISBN NUMBER:
   1-56279-064-1, 224 pp. $12.95).  The week after PASSION closed
   on Broadway, the production was filmed for subsequent airing
   on TV (no date or channel has been announced).

INTO THE WOODS film (199?; Lowell Ganz & Babaloo Mandel)
   In October 1994, and all-star reading of the script was held
   at the home of Penny Marshall.  Participating in the reading
   were Robin Williams (the Baker), Goldie Hawn (the Baker's Wife),
   Cher (the Witch), Steve Martin (the Wolf), Danny DeVito (the
   Giant), Elijah Wood (Jack and the Beanstalk), Roseanne (Jack's
   mother), Bebe Neuwirth (Cinderella's stepmother), Mayim Bialik
   (Little Red Riding Hood), Samantha Mathis (Rapunzel), Brendan
   Fraser (Rapunzel's prince), Moira Kelly (Cinderella), Kyle
   MacLachlan (Cinderella's prince) and Michael Jeter (Cinderella's
   father).  The movie is scheduled to go into production in 1995,
   though a cast and director have not been announced.

SINGING OUT LOUD (199?; William Goldman)
   A film musical project to be directed by Rob Reiner.
   This project is reportedly on hold.

MUSCLE
   Sondheim has abandoned work on MUSCLE, which Lapine will
   develop with other writers.

[untitled project]
   Sondheim's new musical has been shrouded in secrecy, though
   he has allowed that it is "based on a bio about two brothers
   who are not well known, yet are crucial to American history".
   The best guess so far (by Bill Jennings): THE LEGENDARY
   MIZNERS, by Alva Johnston, about Addison and Wilson Mizner.
   There will be a workshop in fall 1995, and a full production
   at Kennedy Center in spring 1996.


6.3.3 RECORDINGS, AWARDS, ADDITIONAL INFO.
      (OC = original cast)

6.3.3.1 Shows (as composer and lyricist)

*SATURDAY NIGHT

Sondheim's first Broadway musical, abandoned when its producer
died.  Several of its songs have been recorded in anthologies
(see below).

*A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM

A fast-paced farce in which the songs serve as interludes.
The film dropped many of the songs and was overproduced, but
does preserve the performances of Mostel and Gilford.

>OC: Bay Cities CD (scheduled also for reissue on Broadway
     Angel).
   - Cast: Zero Mostel, Jack Gilford.

*ANYONE CAN WHISTLE

A 9-performance flop.

>OC: CBS CD; the CD adds music omitted from the LP.
   - Cast: Angela Lansbury (her first musical), Lee Remick, Harry
           Guardino.

*EVENING PRIMROSE

Based on a short story; score comprises only 4 songs. No
recording except for a medley of the songs on Mandy Patinkin's
"Dress Casual" CD (Bernadette Peters as guest artist).

*COMPANY

The show that established Sondheim's stature, a mixture
of musical and revue with urban life and personal commitment
as the themes.

Tony awards:  Musical, Music, Lyrics, Book, Director, Scenic
              Design
>OC: CBS CD.
   - Cast: Dean Jones, Barbara Barrie, Elaine Stritch, Donna
     McKechnie, Beth Howland, Charles Kimbrough, George Coe.
   - There is also a "London Cast" album which is the OC with
     Dean Jones's voice tracks replaced by those of his
     replacement, Larry Kert (to be reissued on CD on English CBS).
V>Video documentary of recording session: RCA Video.

*FOLLIES

None of the three recordings conveys the full stature of
this score and show, arguably Sondheim's finest.  The first
is too truncated, the second inattentive to dramatic values,
the third unwisely revised; all are seriously incomplete.

Tony awards:  Music and Lyrics, Director, Choreographer,
     Scenic Design, Costumes, Lighting, Actress (Alexis
     Smith)
>OC: Broadway Angel CD.
   - Cast: Alexis Smith, Dorothy Collins, Yvonne De Carlo,
     Gene Nelson, John McMartin, Mary McCarty, Ethel Shutta.
   - CD contains 1 song not on LP.
>Concert cast: RCA, 2 CDs.
   - Cast: Barbara Cook, Lee Remick, Carol Burnett, George
     Hearn, Mandy Patinkin, Elaine Stritch, Comden & Green,
     Liz Callaway, Howard McGillin.
>1987 revision, London cast: First Night, 2 CDs.
   - Cast: Julia McKenzie, Diana Rigg, Delores Gray, Daniel
     Massey.

*A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

Based on the Bergman film SMILES OF A SUMMER NIGHT, with an
operetta score based on variants of triple meter.

Tony awards:  Musical, Music and Lyrics, Book, Actress
     (Glynis Johns), Supporting Actress (Patricia Elliott)
Academy award [film version]:  Adaptation Score
>OC: CBS CD.
   - Cast: Glynis Johns, Hermione Gingold, Len Cariou,
     Patricia Elliott, Victoria Mallory, Laurence Guittard.
V>The film version is too poor to be worth much attention.
V>The NY City Opera production televised on PBS is better,
  but not commercially available.

*THE FROGS

Originally done in and around a swimming pool.  No recording;
2 songs ("Invocation and Instructions" and "Fear No More"--
lyrics by Shakespeare) have been recorded in compilations.

*PACIFIC OVERTURES

A depiction of the recent history of Japan in modified Kabuki
style, with an all-male (till the finale), originally
all-Asian cast.

Tony awards:  Costume Design, Scenic Design

>OC: RCA CD.
   - Cast: Mako, Soon-Teck Oh, Sab Shimono, Gedde Watanabe,
     Isao Sato.
>English National Opera production: TER, 2 CDs (complete
     including dialog).

*SWEENEY TODD, THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

Sondheim's closest approach to opera, a large-scale piece
in which all but about 15 minutes is set to music, and which
has been done by opera companies.

Tony awards:  Musical, Book, Score, Actor (Len Cariou),
     Actress (Angela Lansbury), Director, Scenic Design,
     Costume Design

>OC: RCA, 2 CDs (highlights on 1 CD).
   - Cast: Len Cariou, Angela Lansbury, Victor Garber.
V>Video of LA stage performance (RKO Video)
   - Cast: Lansbury, George Hearn, Cris Groenendaal, Betsy Joslyn.

*MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

A Broadway failure which has often been performed by schools
and universities, and which has been repeatedly revised by its
authors.

>OC: RCA CD.
   - Cast: Jim Walton, Ann Morrison, Lonny Price, Jason
           Alexander.
>Leicester Haymarket (1992, released 1994): TER CD.
   - Cast: Michael Cantwell, Maria Friedman, Evan Pappas
>York Theater Company (1994): Varese Sarabande CD.
   - Cast: Malcolm Gets, Amy Ryder, Adam Heller

*SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

An examination of the artist's changing role in terms of
the painter Georges Seurat and a modern counterpart.

Tony awards:  Scenic Design, Lighting Design
Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1985)

>OC: RCA CD.
   - Cast: Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Charles Kimbrough,
     Dana Ivey, Cris Groenendaal, Barbara Bryne, Robert Westenberg,
     Brent Spiner.
V>Video of stage performance:  original cast. (Karl-Lorimar Video)

*INTO THE WOODS

This combination of 4 traditional fairy tales with a new one,
examining the aftereffects of their stories, provided Sondheim
with his longest Broadway run since FORUM.

Tony awards:  Score, Book, Actress (Joanna Gleason)

>OC: RCA Victor CD.
   - Cast: Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, Chip Zien, Tom
           Aldredge, Robert Westenberg, Chuck Wagner, Kim Crosby,
           Ben Wright, Danielle Ferland.
>London cast: RCA Victor (one new song in this version).
   - Cast: Julia McKenzie, Imelda Staunton.
V>Video of stage production:  Original cast. (only available
  on laserdisk)

*DICK TRACY

Academy award: Original Song ("Sooner or Later")

   - 5 "period" songs.  3 sung by Madonna (one as a duet with
     Mandy Patinkin); they are performed by her (not the
     soundtrack performances) in her album "I'm Breathless."
     The other 2, background choral numbers in the film, can
     be heard on the Carnegie Hall concert recording.
V>Film available on video (Touchstone/Buena Vista)

*ASSASSINS

A 90-minute one-act show, an examination of the role of
assassins in American history in revue-like nightmarish
format.

>Original cast: RCA Victor CD.
   - Cast: Victor Garber, Jonathan Hadary, Terrence Mann, Annie
     Golden, Debra Monk.

*PASSION

A one-act chamber musical, set in 19th century Italy, about an
ugly, sickly woman in pursuit of a handsome soldier.

Tony awards:  Musical, Score, Book, Actress (Murphy)

>OC: Angel CD.
   - Cast: Donna Murphy, Jere Shea, Marin Mazzie, Gregg Edelman,
     Tom Aldredge, Cris Groenendaal, Francis Ruivivar, George
     Dvorsky

6.3.3.2 Revues, Concerts, etc.

SONDHEIM: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE (1973; tribute concert), RCA
  Victor, 2 CDs
SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM (1976; revue), RCA, 2 LPs, not
  reissued on CD
MARRY ME A LITTLE (1981; revue), RCA CD
A STEPHEN SONDHEIM EVENING (1983; concert), RCA, 2 LPs;
  program available for performance as YOU'RE GONNA LOVE
  TOMORROW
SONDHEIM (1985; newly recorded anthology), Book-of-the-Month
  records, 2 CDs
A COLLECTOR'S SONDHEIM (1985; reissue anthology), RCA, 3 CDs
SONDHEIM: A CARNEGIE HALL CELEBRATION (1992; tribute
  concert), RCA, 2 CDs.  Abbreviated (90-minute) version on
  RCA Video
PUTTING IT TOGETHER (1993; revue), RCA 2-CD recording

6.3.4 Newsletters/Journals

6.3.4.1 The Stephen Sondheim Society

The Stephen Sondheim Society, based in Britain, was formed
in 1993 to promote the works of the composer.  US membership is
20 pounds, and benefits include a newsletter listing British
professional and amateur productions of Sondheim shows, reviews
of new recordings, and other Sondheim-related articles.  This is
a "sanctioned" appreciation society.  For more information,
write to:

The Stephen Sondheim Society
c/o Dress Circle, 57/59 Monmouth Street
Upper St. Martin's Lane
London WC2H 9DG
UK

6.3.4.2 The Sondheim Review

The Sondheim Review is a quarterly journal devoted to Sondheim's
works.  The cost is $19.95 for 4 issues.

The Sondheim Review
Box 11213
Chicago, IL 60611-0123

or phone [phone]


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7.1 CHESS versions/recordings [ELN]

The "original" CHESS recording is the black & white "London" CHESS.
This is the concept album, recorded when they were touring with the
show in England as a concert to raise money to stage it.  They got the
money, songs became top 10 hits, and they put it on as a musical with
Michael Bennett as the director.  They ended up with most of the
touring singers as the actors, so they did not record the London Cast
Album even though there were changes to the show.  Michael Bennett fell
ill shortly before the show went up, and Trevor Nunn was hired.  He
did not like Bennett's work, and when the show moved to Broadway he
took the opportunity to re-work the show in his own style.  Likewise,
the politics of the show were updated to reflect the current
situation. The Broadway version, with a new director, new cast, plot
changes, and some songs added and dropped, was recorded as "the
Original Broadway Cast Recording".  This recording has the red, white
and blue logo with the figures running.  The show didn't do as well as
hoped (closing after running only a few months), so the next few
productions did more plot changes and more song re-arranging.  None of
these productions has been officially recorded.

Andrew Lloyd Webber often released albums of the music in order to
gauge the reaction and raise money.  JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and EVITA
were handled this way.  Since Tim Rice had worked with ALW, he knew
the "Original Concept Album" was a Good Thing.

Current licensed productions of CHESS are based on the Broadway
production.  Changing the show to be more like the London Concept
Album is considered a breach of copyright, and the show will be shut
down.  (see archives on CHESS)


7.2 JEKYLL AND HYDE [RC]

The show began as a concept album (on the BMG label), really a pop
album showing the type of songs that might be used. It was never
intended to be staged in that form, and there were only 2 singers on
the album: Linda Eder and Colm Wilkinson.  Linda Eder was a newcomer
at the time. Her only previous experience was being a grand prize
winner on "Star Search".  You can probably still find copies of the
album around.

The first staging, at the Alley Theatre in Houston in 1990, had lots
of new songs, and a large cast.  Jekyll was played by Chuck Wagner (he
was one of the princes in _Into the Woods_, and is currently
understudy for the Beast in the Broadway _Beauty and the Beast_.)
Eder played one of two major female roles, a prostitute named Lucy. It
was very well received, but no one thought it was ready for Broadway.

They planned a New York staging in 1992, and it was workshopped there,
with Terrance Mann playing Jekyll, and lots of new songs and changes
to the book, but it was not staged.

The Alley and TUTS are co-producing a new version in the 94-95 season,
with more new songs, more book changes, and a much more lavish
physical production (sets, costumes, lighting, etc).  The production
will tour and, if it's a success, may end up on Broadway.  A recording
of the new version has been made, with an Australian musical star
named Anthony Walow as Jekyll.  It was released in January, 1995 to
coincide with the opening of the Houston production (starring Robert
Cuccioli and Linda Eder).

The creative team behind J&H is Frank Wildhorn, the composer, and
Leslie Bricusse, book and lyrics.  Wildhorn has compsed many pop
songs, for singers like Whitney Houston.  He and Linda Eder are
married, and he writes many of his songs with her voice in mind.  She
has sung in all productions of _Jekyll and Hyde_, and her voice is a
big reason for the show's success so far. She has a successful career
as a cabaret singer, with a recent long run in Los Angeles and at
least 2 solo albums.

Other personel on the _Jekyll and Hyde project have changed over the
years, thoguh Wildhorn has developed a group of regulars (musicians,
directors, etc), with whom he works regularly.  If J&H is a success,
there are 2 other Wildhorn musicals in development: _The Scarlet
Pimpernel_, with lyrics by Nan Knighton, which has been done as a
concept album, and _Svengali_, which has had 2 stagings, at the Alley
Theatre in Houston and in Sarasota, Florida.


7.3 CARRIE [AK]

[Most of the following information comes from Ken Mandelbaum's
 book "Not Since Carrie: 40 Years of Broadway Musical Flops"
 St. Martin's Press, ISBN 0-312-06428-4.  An entertaining read, and
 highly recommended.]

Yes, there indeed was a musical based on Stephen King's 1974 novel.
A workshop of the musical was done in 1984, with book by Lawrence D.
Cohen (who also wrote the screenplay of Brian DePalma's movie),
music by Michael Gore (FAME, TERMS OF ENDEARMENT), and lyrics by
Dean Pitchford (FAME, FOOTLOOSE).  The Broadway production was
financed by Friedrich Kurz, a West German producer famous up to
that point for producing German productions of ALW hits, and co-
produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company (they had no financial
stake in the show).  The Anglo-American cast, headed by Linzi
Hateley as Carrie and Barbara Cook as Mrs. White, had a brief
sold out run at Stratford upon Avon in February 1988.  Cook was
nearly decapitated by the set on opening night, and left after the
show finished its Stratford run.  When the show began previews on
Broadway on April 28, 1988, Mrs. White was played by Betty
Buckley.  After two weeks of previews, CARRIE opened May 12, 1988 to
horrible reviews (but praise for Hateley and Buckley) and closed on
May 15, 1988, four performances later.  The production lost $8 million.

Audience reaction was reportedly wildly mixed, ranging from boos to
cheers and wild applause.  Those who have heard the show's music
have said that it compares favorably with modern pop/middle-of-the-road
scores, most partcularly, CHESS.  Sadly, a cast recording was never
made, as was initially planned.  A concert version of the show,
to be recorded, also fell through, although the song "When There's
No One" appears on Betty Buckley's solo album "Children Will Listen".
At the end of 1993, there was renewed talk of a cast recording being
made.

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Please note that some recordings may have been deleted from
catalogs or be available only as imports.  Try Footlight Records or
Dress Circle (see section 4.1)

   Explanation of Categories:

   Cast Recordings: lists all cast recordings, including studio recordings
   Solo Recordings
   Singles: the release of singles for radio airplay is more common
            in the UK, so many recordings listed here may only be
            available as imports
   Other Recordings: this list includes compilation recordings (where
                     the singer in question may have included only
                     a single track), "guest appearances" on
                     the solo recordings of others, and movie soundtracks.
   Music Video: like Singles, more of a UK phenomenon, so these may
                be difficult to find in the US.  Note that the
                North American and European video standards (NTSC and
                PAL, respectively) are NOT compatible, and converting
                between the two is expensive.
   Other Video: full length concert or theatrical performance; some
                may have only aired on PBS or the BBC, and may not be
                available commercially.
   Movies
   Fan Club: We do not vouch for the quality of any clubs listed below.

8.1 MICHAEL BALL [RS]

  Cast Recordings
     Les Miserables - London recording (1986 First Night)
     Les Miserables - Symphonic Recording (1988 First Night)
     Rage of the Heart - London (1989 First Night)
     Aspects of Love - London (1989 Really Useful Group)

  Solo Recordings
     michael ball (1992 Polydor Ltd. UK)
     Always (1993 Polygram TV, Polydor Ltd UK)
     Once Careful Owner (1994 Columbia UK)
     The Best of Michael Ball (Polydor Ltd UK)

  Singles
     Love Changes Everything
     The First Man You Remember (with Diana Morrison)
     It's Still You
     One Step Out of Time (includes two songs not found in other
        recordings: No More Steps to Climb and We Break Our Hearts)
     If I Can Dream (4 songs from Always)
     Sunset Boulevard
     From Here to Eternity (includes Sandman's Coming, and on CD format,
        the Highland mix of the title track)
     From Here to Eternity (includes If You Really Love Me and the Vision
        mix of the title track.  On CD format only)
     The Lovers We Were (includes She's Not There and, on the CD format,
        the Saxy mix of the title track)
     Wherever You Are (includes the Lee-Rig mix of My Arms Are Strong
        and an instrumental selection, One Careful Overture)

  Other Recordings
     Andrew Lloyd Webber Premiere Collection (Love Changes Everything,
        Seeing is Believing, The First Man You Remember)
     Save the Children: Christmas Carols (When a Child is Born)
     West Side Story - Studio Recording (1993 IMG records)
     The Best of Andrew Lloyd Webber (Love Changes Everything and
        Sunset Boulevard)

  Video
     michael ball - video collection, with interview
     Save the Children Christmas Spectacular video
     Andrew Lloyd Webber Primiere collection video (Love Changes
        Everything, The First Man You Remember)

  Miscellaneous

     Television appearance in the 1988 (?) and 1992 Royal Variety
          Showcases.
     Has a new television series beginning late summer/93

  Fan Club
     Organized by Maureen Wilkinson-Rouse and Gill Oakley. PO
     Box 2073, Colchester, UK CO4 4YN. Membership is 15 GBP a
     year, and includes up to date information, biographical
     facts, a personal welcoming letter and autographed photo,
     as well as the newsletter "On the Ball". Very well organized,
     and highly recommended

  Mailing list:
     To join the Internet Michael Ball mailing list, send
     a message to:              [e-mail]
     with the command:          subscribe michael-ball
     in the body of the message.
     See FAQ section 2.2 for
     details.

8.2 SARAH BRIGHTMAN [SP]

  Cast Recordings
     Cats - London
     Phantom of the Opera - London
     Carousel - studio

  Solo Recordings
     As I Came of Age
     Songs that Got Away
     Sarah Brightman sings Andrew Lloyd Webber
     Dive
     Song and Dance

  Singles
     Amigos Para Siempre
     I Lost My Heart to a Starship Trooper
     Captain Nemo
     Phantom of the Opera

  Other Recordings
     The Nightingale - children's operetta
     Grandpa
     Benjamin Britten Folk Songs
     Andrew Lloyd Webber Premiere Collection
     Andrew Lloyd Webber Encore Collection
     Save the Children - Christmas Songs
     Andrew Lloyd Webber's Requiem

  Music Video
     Phantom of the Opera single
     Music of the Night
     All I Ask of You
     Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
     Pie Jesu
     Andrew Lloyd Webber Encore Collection
     Save the Children - Christmas Songs

  Other Video
     Song and Dance
     Andrew Lloyd Webber's Requiem
     Captain Nemo

  Movies
     Tell Me on a Sunday

  Fan Club
     Sarah Brightman Fan Club(SASE for info)
     c/o Jay Brightman
     Britania House
     Glenthorne Road
     Hammersmith
     London W6 OLF

8.3 MICHAEL CRAWFORD [SP]

  Cast Recordings
     Billy - London
     Flowers for Algernon - London
     Barnum - London
     Phantom of the Opera - London

  Solo Recordings
     Phantom Unmasked/With Love
     Songs from the Stage and Screen
     Michael Crawford Performs Andrew Lloyd Webber

  Singles
     Waltzing Round
     The Knack
     Lady from LA/I Missed the Last Rainbow
     Disney Girls/True Love Ways
     The Music of the Night
     Only You

  Other Recordings
     Andrew Lloyd Webber Premiere Collection
     Andrew Lloyd Webber Encore Collection
     Save the Children - Christmas Songs
     Barry Manilow - Showstoppers
     Barbara Streisand - Back to Broadway
     The Little Sweep soundtrack as Michael Ingram - 12 yrs old
     Hello Dolly soundtrack
     Once Upon a Forest soundtrack
     The Knack...and How to Get It soundtrack
     The Games soundtrack

  Music Video
     Music of the Night
     Only You
     Andrew Lloyd Webber Encore video collection
     Save the Children - Christmas Songs

  Other Video
     Barnum
     Some Mothers Do 'ave 'em - 1st 6 on PAL
     Torville and Dean

  Movies
     A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
     Hello Dolly
     Condorman
     Once Upon a Forest
     Soapbox Derby
     Blow Your Own Trumpet
     Two Living are Dead
     The War Lover
     Two Left Feet
     The Knack...and How to Get It
     The Jokers
     How I Won the War
     The Games
     Hello-Goodbye
     Alice's Adventure's in Wonderland

  Fan Club
     MCIFA - Michael Crawford International Fan Association
     7605 Santa Monica Blvd, Dept 644
     West Hollywood, CA 90046
     $25 per year.  Send name, address, phone(home and work), and
     date of birth.  Members receive packet which includes bio,
     pictures, newsletters, and telephone hotline phone number.
     Supports several charities including Sick Children's Trust of
     which Crawford is president.

8.4 FRANCES RUFFELLE [SP]

  Cast Recordings
     Starlight Express - London
     Les Miserables - London
     Les Miserables - Broadway
     Apples - London
     Children of Eden - London

  Singles
     On My Own
     Stranger to the Rain
     Children of Eden
     Only You

  Other Recordings
     Save the Children - Christmas Songs
     Mack and Mabel in Concert
     Christopher Cross - Back in My Mind
     Michael Crawford Performs Andrew Lloyd Webber

  Music Video
     Children of Eden
     Stranger to the Rain
     Only You
     Save the Children Christmas Special

  Movies
     P'tang Yang Kipperbang
     The Wild Cats of St Trinian's


8.5 LEA SALONGA [compiled by SP]

  Cast Recordings
     Miss Saigon - London
     Little Tramp - studio
     The King and I - studio

  Solo Recordings
     Small Voice - 1980
     Lea Salonga - 1988
     Lea Salonga - 1993

  Other Recordings
     Aladdin soundtrack
     "Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal" or "Why Do I Love You So Much" soundtrack

  Movies
     "Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal" or "Why Do I Love You So Much"
     Aladdin

  Other Video
     The Heat Is On - The Making of Miss Saigon
     Philippines Tourist Video

  Fan Club
     LEA - Lea Salonga newsletter
     It comes out every two months, and it has two versions: e-mail and US
     Mail. The newsletter's purpose is to promote Lea's career and will have
     news that all Lea fans must know! It's free! Submissions are welcome! If
     you want more information about the LEA, please contact Erin Blair via
     e-mail - [e-mail]

     US Mail: Erin Blair
              c/o LEA
              420 Arlen Drive
              Rohnert Park, CA 94928

     To join the Internet Lea Salonga mailing list, send
     a message to:              [e-mail]
     with the command:          subscribe lea-salonga
     in the body of the message.
     See FAQ section 2.2 for
     details.

8.6 COLM WILKINSON [LJ]

- to be submitted by Lois Jolson

#8.7 JULIE ANDREWS [HG]

  Cast Recordings
     The Boy Friend - Original Broadway Cast (1954)
     My Fair Lady - Original Broadway Cast (1956)
     My Fair Lady - Original London Cast (1959)
     Camelot - Original Broadway Cast (1960)
     Putting It Together - Original Off-Broadway cast (1993)

  Soundtrack Recordings
     High Tor (TV; 1956)
     Cinderella (TV; 1957)
     Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall (TV; 1962)
     Mary Poppins (1964)
     The Sound of Music (1965)
     Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967)
     Star! (1968)
     Darling Lili (1970)
     Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center (1971)
     10 (1979)
     Victor/Victoria (1982)
     Julie and Carol Together Again (1989)

  Studio Show Recordings
     Rose-Marie (1958)
     The King and I (1992)

  Solo Recordings
     The Lass With The Delicate Air (1957)
     Julie Andrews Sings (1958)
     Broadway's Fair Julie (1961)
     Don't Go In The Lion's Cage Tonight (1962)
     A Christmas Treasure (1967; Originally under Firestone Series, 1966))
     An Evening With Julie Andrews (Live Japanese Import; 1977)
     The Secret Of Christmas (1972)
     Love Me Tender (1983; additional songs on UK version)
     Love, Julie (1988)
     The Sounds Of Christmas (1990)
     Broadway-The Music of Richard Rodgers (1994)

  Other Recordings:
     Starlight Roof (Revue cast includes 12-year old JA singing
          "Je Suis Titania"; 1948)
     Tell It Again (Nursery Rhymes, with Martyn Green; 1958)
     The Pink Panther Strikes Again (JA performs
          "Until You Love Me" as a male drag singer; 1976)

  Videos:
     Julie Andrews Sings Her Favorite Songs (Concert performance, 1989)

  Movies:
     Mary Poppins (1964)
     Americanization of Emily (1964)
     Sound of Music (1965)
     Hawaii (1966)
     Torn Curtain (1966)
     Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967)
     Star! (1968)
     Darling Lili (1970)
     Tamarind Seed (1974)
     10 (1979)
     Little Miss Marker (1980)
     S.O.B. (1981)
     Victor/Victoria (1982)
     Man Who Loved Women (1983)
     That's Life! (1986)
     Duet For One (1986)
     Our Sons (TV; 1991)
     A Fine Romance (originally, Tchin-Tchin; 1992)

  TV Series:
     The Julie Andrews Hour (24 episodes, 1972-23)
     Julie (5 of 6 episodes broadcast, 1992)

  Future projects:
     Victor/Victoria (1995?) -- Stage version of 1982 film is slated for an
     October bow on Broadway.

  Fan Clubs:

     For more information, contact Harry Gold at [e-mail]


Archive-name: theatre/part3
Last-modified: 1995/03/06

[followups directed to rec.arts.theatre.misc]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FAQ Part 3: Broadway and London Ticket Information

# = new or significantly revised

9. BROADWAY INFORMATION [AK]
   9.1 How do I find out what's playing?
   9.2 Buying Regular-Priced Tickets
       9.2.1 In Person Purchases
       9.2.2 Telecharge/Ticketmaster
       9.2.3 Mail Order
       9.2.4 Cancellation Lines
   9.3 Discount Tickets
       9.3.1 TKTS (Officially: New York City on Stage) [MB/AK]
       9.3.2 Bloomingdales [MB]
       9.3.3 Standing Room
       9.3.4 Twofers
       9.3.5 Student Tickets
   9.4 Premium-priced Tickets
       9.4.1 The Actor's Fund of America
       9.4.2 Scalpers
       9.4.2 Brokers
   9.5 Returns/Exchanges
   9.6 Size of Bway theatres and Floor Plans [AK/DF/DP]
   9.7 Additional New York Information

10. LONDON INFORMATION [DF]
    10.1 Venues
       10.1.1 The West End
       10.1.2 The RSC and the RNT
       10.1.3 The Fringe
    10.2 How to find out what's playing
    10.3 How to get tickets


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**    [AK,comments: [e-mail]]  ***************************
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9.1 How do I find out what's playing?

Check out Joseph Geigel's "On Broadway" WWW homepage.  It lists all
the shows currently playing on- and off-Broadway (as well as upcoming
productions) with prices, schedules, and theatre locations.  It is
updated very regularly.  URL: http://artsnet.heinz.cmu.edu/OnBroadway

More traditional sources for finding out what's playing on Broadway
(and off-Broadway) are the Sunday New York Times Arts and Leisure
section, New York Magazine, and The New Yorker.  All three have
capsule summaries and list a phone number for ordering tickets.
Better bookstores and newsstands may carry TheaterWeek, which also
carries detailed listings.  If your site subscribes to the clari.news
hierarchy, a weekly posting entitled "Broadway Boxscore" in
clari.living.arts lists current Broadway and off-Broadway attractions,
and ticket availability.

The League of American Theatres and Producers has a telephone line
with recorded information: 212-563-2929
                                   BWAY

Although you can't find it here on the Internet, Playbill Magazine
is has gone online at Prodigy and will expand to other commercial
services in 1995.  With them it will be possible to find out what's
playing in NY and around the United States.

9.2 Buying Regular-Priced Tickets

9.2.1 In Person Purchases

Many people prefer buying tickets in person at the box office: there
are no service charges; you can refer to a floor plan in front of you;
and you are handed the tickets on the spolt.  The major drawback, of
course, is that you have to be in New York to buy tickets this way, or
at least have a friend do the schlepping around for you.  If you
are visiting from out of town, you can always gamble and wait until
you arrive in NY to do your ticket shopping.  If you only need singles
and don't go after the monster smashes (PHANTOM, TOMMY, ANGELS IN
AMERICA) you may be pleasantly surprised by the (full price) seats you
can get a day or two before the performance.

The manner in which ticket inventories are maintained has always been
shrouded in secrecy, but some have felt that the quality of seats sold
via the telephone agencies weren't as good as those sold in person.
That perception may have been largely shaped by the refusal of the
phone agencies, in the past, to reveal seat location, thereby allowing
them to stick phone purchasers with poorer seats that would have been
refused by an in-person ticketbuyer.  Now with both Broadway ticket
agencies (Telecharge and Ticketmaster) giving out seat locations over
the phone, this perceived disparity may no longer have any basis.

9.2.2 Telecharge/Ticketmaster

TELECHARGE sells tickets to shows playing at Shubert and Jujamcyn
houses (PHANTOM, INDISCRETIONS, LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!, HAMLET,
etc.) as well as Lincoln Center Theater (ARCADIA), Circle in the
Square, and selected off-Broadway theatres.  Telecharge now gives out
seat locations over the phone, but usually only during daytime hours.
For books that contain floor plans to Broadway theatres, see section
9.6 of the FAQ.

[phone]
[phone] outside NY/NJ/CT

The 800 number is a relatively recent addition, and only gets
advertised with some shows, notably the more tourist-friendly shows
like CRAZY FOR YOU.  If you are out of town and the show you are
interested in lists the 239-6200 number, try the 800 number instead if
you want to save on long distance charges.

TELECHARGE has a service charge of $4.75/ticket

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TICKETMASTER sells tickets to shows playing at Nederlander houses
(SUNSET BOULEVARD, SHOW BOAT, HOW TO SUCCEED..., BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, etc.)
as well as selected off-Broadway theatres.  Ticketmaster now gives out seat
locations over the phone.

[phone]
[phone] outside NY/NJ/CT

TICKETMASTER has a charge of $5/ticket plus an overall transaction fee
of $2.50 for the order.

9.2.3 Mail Order

In this age of instant gratification, people often overlook snail
mail, a slower, but far cheaper means of buying tickets.  There is no
service charge involved, and you can request seats in a particular
area of the theatre and for a particular date or range of dates (but
if you are overspecific, you'll get your check returned and a "no can
do" note).  I have found that I have always gotten better seats via
mail order than through phone orders, but now that seat locations are
available over the phone, this point may no longer be valid.  Some
shows will offer mail orders weeks or months before telephone orders
are accepted.

Payment: By check only. >>> Include a self addressed stamped envelope.

Turnaround: 2-3 weeks, but this is ballpark

Address: You can find the address to send your payment and SASE
  in the alphabetical listings in the Sunday New York Times, OR
  you can call Telecharge/Ticketmaster (make a note of which
  agency your show uses) and they will tell you an address to send
  mail orders to.

9.2.4 Cancellation Lines

Cancellation lines sprout when a show reaches sellout status.  The
term "cancellation line" is a bit of a misnomer, because most of the
tickets sold this way are actually house seats reserved by producers
to give to VIPs, and are only sold to the public at the last minute,
just before the curtain rises.  These seats can be very good indeed,
but the possibly of not getting in (the number of available seats
isn't announced until the last minute) can deter many.  Tickets are
full price.

9.3 Discount Tickets

9.3.1 TKTS (Officially: New York City on Stage) [MB/AK]

These are the well-known "1/2 price" ticket booths that sell
day-of-performance theatre tickets to Broadway and off-Broadway shows.
Starting in mid-1992, TKTS started offering 25% off tickets to more
popular shows (under pressure from producers) in addition to 50% off
tickets.  Keep in mind that some shows are almost never available at
TKTS, like PHANTOM and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.  TKTS adds a $2.50 surcharge
that goes to the Theatre Development Fund, a non profit agency that
runs TKTS and does a lot of work in promoting and supporting the theatre
community.  TKTS accepts cash or travellers cheques *only*.  No personal
checks or credit cards.

Recorded information: 212-768-1818

LOCATIONS:

** Duffy Square (Times Square: 47th St. at Broadway)

Right in front of the ticket windows are plastic orange plaques that
list *all* the shows with discount tickets available.  As a show sells
out, the plaque is removed.  "Runners" from the various theatres may
drop off new ticket inventories during the day, so the selection
continually varies (although it is almost certainly the best when the
booth first opens).  By the time one gets close enough to the see the
boards, one has only about a minute before having to step up to the
ticket window.  It is always good to wait at TKTS in pairs, so that
one person can walk to the front of the line at regular intervals to
check on what's available so one isn't caught making a snap decision.
The ticket sellers can be pretty surly at times, so don't dawdle.  A
nice addition in the past year or so has been a table that features
flyers, discount coupons, twofers (see below) to shows (primarily
off-Broadway).  These coupons can be used to buy advance, discount
tickets at the boxoffice of the show in question.  Some date and/or
seat location restrictions may apply.

While standing in line, you may be approached by people selling
tickets to hit shows (LES MIZ, CATS, etc.), often at significant
discounts.  DON'T buy them!!  There will certainly be the occasional
person who is legitimately trying to unload an extra ticket or two, if
someone cancelled on him (most shows don't allow refunds), but it is
more likely that the tickets were purchased with stolen credit cards
or obtained by equally shady means.  It's probably not worth the risk.

Hours:

Monday thru Saturday   3pm-8pm for evening shows
Wednesday and Saturday 10am-2pm for matinees
Sunday noon-"closing" for Broadway matinees and off-Broadway matinees
        and evening shows

** World Trade Center (2 World Trade Center Mezzanine)

Matinee tix are sold 1 day prior.  This booth also sells full
price Broadway advance tix.

Reopened: April 5, 1993

Hours:

Monday thru Friday 11am to 5:30pm
Saturday 11am to 3:30 pm

** Brooklyn (Court and Montague (sp?) Streets)

THIS BOOTH CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 27, 1993, AND WILL NO LONGER BE
OFFERING DISCOUNT TICKETS.


9.3.2 Bloomingdales [MB]

Bloomingdales has a Ticketmaster outlet on the third floor by the
Credit Office, supposedly open store hours which are 10-6:30 on
Saturdays.  They sell discount tix on a sliding scale for day of
performance only.

9.3.3 Standing Room

A sellout show does have a potential silver lining: the theatre may
begin to sell standing room.  Provided that the theatre can accomodate
standing room (for example, the Broadway Theatre doesn't) and the
day's performance is expected to sell out, standing room is usually
sold first thing when the box office opens at 10am.  Unfortunately,
not many shows sell out these days; PHANTOM and GREASE! are among the
recent ones that have and thus offered standing room.  If you can get
standing room, they are an excellent buy: typically, they are $15 or
$20 for spots at the rear of the orchestra section (where seats cost
$65 for most musicals).  To find out what time you should start
standing in line, ask the person in the ticket booth the day before,
and get there 1/2 or 1 hour before the time he gives.

9.3.4 Twofers

"Twofers" is now a bit of a misnomer as well; formerly, these
ticket-shaped coupons allowed one to buy 2 advance tickets for the
price of 1 at the boxoffice, but now they now offer widely varying
discounts to both Broadway and off-Broadway shows (and you can buy
only single tickets).  Usually seat and date restrictions apply, but
the nice thing is that you can buy them in advance (but not *too* far
in advance, at most maybe one month ahead of time).  Twofers are
distributed around New York (hotel desks, recreation centers, the
table at the Times Square TKTS booth), but if you live out of town,
you can send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Hit Shows, 630 Ninth
Ave., New York, NY 10036 and they will send you some for assorted
shows.  Usually only older shows that are slipping financially will
offer twofers.

9.3.5 Student Tickets

Some Broadway shows sell student tickets; often these shows have run
awhile and use these offers to attract business.  [Notable exceptions
to the rule were Cameron Mackintosh shows, which sold student tickets
(albeit in the rear balcony) to shows like LES MISERABLES and PHANTOM
from the very first performance.  Since revamping the ticket scales to
$15-$65 for everyone, student discounts for the CM shows have been
eliminated, but student discounts may still be available for his
touring productions.]  One often has to inquire about these tickets at
the boxoffice, as they are not posted to the "Scale of Prices" sign
outside the boxoffice.  Student tickets are only sold in person at the
boxoffice, and require a student ID.  They usually aren't prime
seating.

Student tickets are more readily available off-Broadway, especially
at the non-profits like the Public Theater.  Some offer only
student/senior rush seats (ie. 30 minutes before showtime).

9.4 Premium-priced Tickets

These are only options that the most wealthy or fanatical would use.
Choice seats to popular shows may be snapped up by scalpers or brokers
and resold at a premium, often at several times the face value of
the tickets.

9.4.1 The Actor's Fund of America

Broadway producers assign a few seats to every performance to The
Actor's Fund of America to help raise money for the Fund's charitable
work in the entertainment industry.  Seats are double the box office
cost (1/2 is a charitable donation).  Tickets are on a first-come,
first-served basis (subject to availability) [phone].

9.4.2 Scalpers

You can sometimes find these people loitering around the front of the
theatre of a "hot" show just before the performance. Keep in mind that
you are taking a chance when buying a ticket from an unauthorized dealer:
even if the ticket looks authentic, it could have been purchased with a
stolen credit card and have been invalidated.

9.4.2 Brokers

These are essentially legalized scalpers and typically, as in their
ads, they offer seats in the first 12 rows of the orchestra to the
hottest shows (PHANTOM, TOMMY, ANGELS IN AMERICA) for a substantial
premium.  You can find their postage stamp-sized ads among the theatre
ads in the Sunday New York Times.

9.5 Returns/Exchanges

It says right on the ticket NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES, so you will have
a tough time getting either from a Broadway show.  If the show is a
sellout, there is a slim chance that this will be allowed, but the
transaction has to be done in person.  If the show you attend features
star who gets billing above the title in the advertisements, and the
star doesn't show, you *may* be eligible for a refund.  Check at the
box office before the performance begins.

9.6 Size of Broadway Theatres and Floor Plans [AK/DF/DP]

Theatre                 total   orchestra    address
                        seats   seats

Ambassador              1125     602         215 W 49th St
Brooks Atkinson         1090     608         256 W 47th St
Ethel Barrymore         1096     620         243 W 47th St
Belasco                 1018     532         111 W 44th St
Martin Beck             1302     686         302 W 45th St
Biltmore                 948     520         261 W 47th St
Booth                    783     515         222 W 45th St
Broadhurst              1157     702         235 W 44th St
Broadway                1765     909         1681 Broadway (at 53rd)
Circle in the Square     681     681         1633 Broadway (50-51st)
Cort                    1089     506         138 W 48th St
Criterion                499     499         1514 Broadway (at 45th)
Gershwin                1933    1298         222 W 51st St
John Golden              805     468         252 W 45th St
Helen Hayes              499     311         240 W 44th St
Imperial                1452     755         249 W 45th St
Walter Kerr              949     541         219 W 48th St
Longacre                1220     523         220 W 48th St
Lunt-Fontanne           1478     858         220 W 48th St
Lyceum                   938     411         149 W 45th St
Majestic                1629     895         245 W 44th St
Marquis                 1601    1016         1535 Broadway (at 45th)
Minskoff                1621    1039         45th & Broadway
Music Box               1010     539         239 W 45th St
Nederlander             1216     592         208 W 41st St
Eugene O'Neill          1077     711         230 W 49th St
Palace                  1686     807         47th & Broadway
Plymouth                1077     660         236 W 45th St
Richard Rogers          1342     802         226 W 46th St
Royale                  1058     622         242 W 45th St
St. James               1636     702         246 W 44th St
Shubert                 1483     697         225 W 44th St
Neil Simon              1334     683         250 W 52nd St
Virginia                1220     744         245 W 52nd St
Winter Garden           1513     989         1634 Broadway (50-51st)
Vivian Beaumont         1050     723         150 W 65th St
 (at Lincoln Center)


Books of floor plans to NY theatres are available:

1) The New York Theatre Soucebook by Chuck Lawliss ISBN# 0-671-68870-7
   Fireside Book, published by Simon & Schuster Inc.

2) STUBS is a booklet with seating plans for about 100 Broadway,
   Off-Broadway, and other theaters in the NY region.  It is
   available at some theatre souvenir shops in the Broadway district
   and is also available by mail order.  Send a check for $12.20
   payable to STUBS to:

        STUBS Magazine
        226 West 47th Street
        New York, NY  10036

The price includes shipping and handling (the list price is $9.95).


9.7 Additional New York Information

To keep the size of the FAQ manageable, further New York tourist
information has been archived.  A "New York Survival Guide" was compiled
by Paul Goldsmith in preparation for the 1993 RATcon in May.

This document has been combined with hotel listings, and archived
by Elizabeth Lear Newman at ftp.std.com as:

/archives/RAT-archive/NYCguide.Z

It has also been archived by David Pirmann at quartz.rutgers.edu as:

/pub/theater/nyc-info.gz (gzipped)
/pub/nyc/nyc-info.gz (gzipped)

While you are connected to this archive, check out the NY information
that David has been writing and saving from other newsgroups.  Located
in the directory /pub/nyc/, there are files on restaurants, clubs,
and book and record stores in NY.  The quartz archive is available
via gopher.

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10.1 VENUES

Just as theatre in New York can be divided into Broadway and
Off-Broadway (and Off-Off-Broadway ...), theatre in London can be
divided into the West End and the Fringe.


10.1.1 THE WEST END

The West End corresponds closely to Broadway; it is the home of big,
commercial theatre.  Like Broadway, it is dominated by large, long
running musicals such as LES MIZ, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, MISS SAIGON,
CATS, etc..  And like Broadway, critics keep writing its obituary, but
you can still find quality theatre here, often revivals of classic
plays (Shaw, Wilde, etc.) with top British actors (familiar to American
audiences from Masterpiece Theatre), or transfers from the Fringe or
the RSC or RNT.  Prices are comparable to Broadway, or perhaps a bit
cheaper depending upon the current exchange rate; top prices range from
almost 30 pounds for the big musicals down to around 20-25 pounds for
plays, but you can pay much less if you aren't choosy about where you
sit.


10.1.2 THE RSC AND THE RNT

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and the Royal National Theatre
(RNT) are the real jewels in the crown of British theatre.  Although
often lumped together with the West End, the RSC and RNT are different
from the other, commercial theatres, in that they are subsidized, which
allows them to mount more adventurous productions with less attention
to the bottom line, and both present plays in repertory, with several
different shows being mounted over the course of a week. Although the
RSC does, as it's name implies, concentrate on Shakespeare, both
theatres perform plays from all periods, including new works.  The
RSC's home in London is the Barbican Centre, with two theatres -- the
large Barbican Theatre and the smaller Pit.  The RNT is based in the
South Bank Centre, with three theatres -- the large Olivier, with its
unusual fan-shape, the more conventional Lyttleton, and the small,
flexible Cottesloe.  Both the Barbican Centre and the South Bank Centre
are huge, concrete, post-war architectural monstrosities, but the
theatres themselves are quite nice.  Ticket prices range from a high of
22 pounds down to 5 pounds; the top ticket price for weekday matinees
at both the RSC and RNT is only 10 pounds.

The RSC has a second home in Stratford-upon-Avon, where it has three
more theatres, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the Swan, and The Other
Place.  Many RSC productions start in Stratford and run there for a
season before transferring to London.  Stratford is less than two hours
from London and is well worth a trip; the RSC even runs a shuttle which
allows you to visit for a day and catch a show.


10.1.3 THE FRINGE

The term The Fringe covers all the other theatres in and around London.
 It is of wildly varying quality, but much of it is quite good, and the
prices are generally lower.  Some Fringe theatres are run as clubs,
which means they are covered by somewhat different regulations than
normal theatres.  In most cases, this just means that if you aren't
already a member you have to pay an extra pound or two to join the club
when you buy a ticket.  Many of the clubs have reciprocal memberships,
so if you go to several different Fringe theatres you may only have to
join once.


10.2 HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT'S PLAYING

I maintain another document, The London Stage Gazette, which is
currently being updated monthly.  It lists what's playing at all West
End theatres, the RNT, the RSC, and selected Fringe theatres, with box
office phone numbers and in some cases capsule reviews.  It also
reports news on upcoming productions.

The latest version of The London Stage Gazette is posted to the Usenet
group rec.arts.theatre.misc.  It can also be found on the World Wide
Web at "http://www.tiac.net/users/davidf/london.html" as well as the
London Home Page at "http://www.cs.ucl.ac.uk/misc/uk/london.html".
Finally, you can also get it by e-mail by sending your request to
[e-mail].  I also have a mailing list which is sent the latest
version every month (as well as new versions of this document when
major changes occur); if you would like to be added send mail to the
same address (makes sure you specify whether you want to be added to
the list or just want the latest update).

In London, the weekly magazines TIME OUT and WHAT'S ON have complete
theatre listings, including all the Fringe theatres not covered in my
listing -- I always pick up the latest issues in the airport when I
arrive in England.  They can occasionally be found in larger newsstands
in the States; in Boston TIME OUT can usually be found at both Out Of
Town News in Harvard Square and the main Tower Records on Newbury
Street.  Another thing to pick up once you are in London is the Theatre
Guide, a free brochure put out bi-weekly by the Society of West End
Theatre and available at most theatre box offices.

London newspapers are also a good source for current listings; many of
them include information on ticket availability so you can check which
shows are selling out.  Again, in the Boston area you can find London
papers at Out Of Town News.

In the States, the monthly newsletter London Theatre News reviews
recent productions and has a listing of West End theatres.  The only
drawback is that it often doesn't review shows in time to help with
advanced planning (and the reviews are not always worthwhile in any
case).  For subscription information, write London Theatre News, 12 E.
86th Street, Suite 620, New York, NY 10028, or call 1-800-779-0077.


10.3 HOW TO GET TICKETS

If you are planning in advance, the easiest way to get tickets is by
calling the box office and using a credit card; pretty much all the
West End box offices, as well as the RNT and RSC, will be happy to take
phone orders, and most of them can tell you exactly where you will be
sitting (by the way, the ground floor seats that are called orchestra
seats in the States are called the stalls in Britain, while the
mezzanine becomes the dress circle).

Another possibility is to buy in person at the box offices once you
reach London; this allows you to look at a seating chart and see
exactly where you will be sitting.

If saving money is important, try the Half Price Ticket Booth in
Leicester Square.  Similar to the TKTS booth in New York, the Booth
sells same day tickets for many West End shows at half price plus a
small service charge, cash only, limit four tickets per person.  These
are tickets that the producers haven't been able to sell elsewhere, so
you won't find the most popular shows or the best seats, but you can
see some great theatre at a bargain price.  The booth is open from 12
noon for Matinee tickets, and 2:30-6:30 for evening tickets, Monday
through Saturday (although you should get in line early for the best
choice).

If the show you want to see is sold out, don't despair.  First, check
with the box office; if you are flexible about which performance you
want to see (especially weekday matinees), you may get lucky.  Second,
most shows offer "returns" (in theory already sold tickets which have
been returned, but often house seats or other held-back seats finally
being released) for sale on the day of the show; ask the box office how
early you should show up to get in line.  Both the RSC and the RNT
reserve a small number of tickets which only go on sale the day of the
performance, at 9 am at the RSC and 10 am at the RNT, although
depending upon the popularity of the show you may need to be in line
well before that.

If you don't have time to wait in line for a ticket and are willing to
pay a premium, there are a large number of ticket agents in London who
would be glad to sell you a ticket for a fee over and above the face
value of the ticket; you can find them by checking ads or simply
walking around the West End.  There are also a large number of touts
(or scalpers) outside the major shows, but it is recommended that you
don't buy from them -- there is no guarantee that the ticket is
legitimate, and you have little recourse if you discover you've been
had.

Finally, West End Cares' Charity Ticket Hotline can help you get into
sold-out shows and help a worthwhile cause.  Theatre producers donate
house seats to their shows (which are usually good seats), and they are
then sold for twice their face value, with the money being donated to
an AIDS charity.  It's expensive, but it allows you to do a good deed
while you see a good show.  The number is 071 976 6751.