Glory!

I had to end You-Tube week on a broadway note!

Ben Vereen.

'nuff said.

(from Pippin... just listen to that voice. See if you can take your eyes off of him....)

Ok - I just have to add - Pippin is an AMAZING musical that most people don't know about. Early work of Stephen Schwartz... of Wicked fame. This has Benny, William Katt (Greatest American Hero!!), Chita Rivera and so many other amazing, talented people. I have it on DVD... come over for a Pippin party!

And another End-Of-You-Tube-Week treat.... Ben Vereen in a favorite childhood show of mine!!

Trolololo....

I am currently obsessed with this... It was shown at a party I went to for my friend Leah's recital (which, btw, was fantabulous!)

I was so taken with it that I wikipedia'd the song and the guy.

He is a Russian "pop star" from the 70s. The song is actually a popular style of the time. It is to tell a story through only sounds and emotions - no words. When I first saw it - I couldn't stop giggling. The man's facial expressions are to die for.

My first impression was that he is the musical Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean never speaks... just kind of grumbles his way through with ridiculous comedic timing!

...... I wonder where Trololo man is now .........

(I am posting the version with lyrics... because it makes it that much better. My favorite is {head dance} )

All I Ask Is That You Listen To Me...

This clip below is from one of my favorite shows - Jesus Christ Superstar.

This particular song is sung by Judas and opens the musical. Kind of an introduction for the audience and a warning for Jesus and all of his followers. Carl Anderson is BY FAR the best Judas I have ever heard. His voice just pours emotion.... I could listen to this over and over.

Enjoy - Heaven on Their Minds

(edit...)I had to come back and edit my own post:

I have to comment on my own post... when he does the first "Jeeeeeeeeeeeesus!" @ 00:50s - it warms my heart with it's beauty

That is all.

Can't read my... Can't read my....

Oh Lea Salonga. I love you. I can mark milestones of my life by your shows. :0)

I also love Lady Gaga.

This. is. perfect.

(I will keep this short after yesterday's Bye-Bye Birdie novel...)

You Know What I'd Say?!

Ok - Today's video comes from a fantastic musical that everyone should watch. BUT - excuse me for not being a purist... watch the 1995 Made-For-TV version with Chyna Phillips, Marc Kudisch, Tyne Dailey, Jason Alexander and Vanessa Williams. It is SOOOOOOOOOO much better than the original Ann-Margaret version. Hearing her sing makes me cringe inside.

Also, the song adaptions in the new version are fantastic and Marc Kudisch is HILARIOUS as Conrad Birdie.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with BBB - it is a spoof off of the fanatic craziness that happened when Elvis was drafted into the army. CB's Manager, Albert creates this idea to stir up craziness by choosing one girl from the fan club that will get Conrad's "One Last Kiss" before he goes into the army. That girl is Kim McAfee - who just started going steady with her boyfriend, Hugo. Hilarity ensues as everyone tries to make CB at home and Hugo is jealous and the parents are upset and Kim deals with being kissed by this man who - as a member of his fan club - has pledged that every time she hears his name - she must let out a bloodcurdling "Birdie Scream"

Anywho - this clip below is from the 1995 version. The girls (Kim's friends) are sitting in the diner lamenting Birdie's leaving - only to break out into an amazing rendition of the title song.

Brigitta Dau plays Ursula Merkle (the girl in the middle!). When I was 14 and saw this - I looked at her with stars in my eyes. She had such amazing comic timing throughout the voice, a great voice and hilarious facial expressions. One of those people who just throws their self completely into the role.

After seeing this - the role of Ursula added to my list of Dream Roles.

(wow... this is a long post about a musical clip... well, you know me and my broadway!!)

Enjoy... (and watch the movie - available on Netflix Watch Instantly!!!)

WAS!!!!

Ok - I saw this as it flew through facebook back in the fall. I then forwarded it to everyone at work. It tickles me inside. This guy (if you can find the original) has a whole series of talking cats. It kills me with smiles! There is one with a mystic cat.
Ok... I might have to post this one too.

But FIRST! Please watch angry cat! Make sure to close the google ads as they pop up so that you can be sure to see the subtitles at the bottom!

AND... just because I love you - Mystic Kitty!

Hello Madeline.... Hello Madeline...

Oh no! 2 days into my blog-fest and already I have failed! Though, I consider making up that blog at 8am to be good enough to make up for it!

Day 2 of You-Tube extravaganza!

Here we have 2 of my favorite funny ladies! Gilda Radner and Madeline Kahn. Both hilarious in their own right - together, they make magic!

I found this little gem a few weeks ago as I was doing a gilda search online. It was a sketch I had never seen. It tickled me so much I even attempted to teach Maggie how to meow, "hello" at me! For those of you who do not know my cat - she is extremely talkative. She usually responded to me with a meow or squeak of some kind. All I was looking for was a 2 syllable response. ;)

Anywho - enjoy!