I didn’t quite realize how closely the costumes of the production of Hair that I did in Connecticut back in '05 matched that OG broadway cast. Like they took those designs exactly. And the Claude wig (which I didn’t wear when I went on) and the Sheila Wig looked exactly like it. For a split second I thought maybe you had snagged footage of our show 🤣Julie Arenal was our director, and she was the original choreographer, so lots of the OG cast and creatives came up to see us. Their stories of what went on during that original production were absolutely mad. Then the next year Jeanette Bayardelle and that sweet revival cast brought Hair back to Bway.
I was Tevye in my high school senior production. I even attended a Shabbat just to study the Jewish culture. It also helped that was in another community production of it the November right before. That, to this day, is still one of the most talked about things I've ever done.
A terrific video essay by an incredibly talented performer and excellent researcher currently in grad school on her way to becoming a historian of musical theatre. Having had wonderful experiences performing over the years in productions of HAIR, FIDDLER, CABARET and THE FANTASTICKS, my neurons were firing with excitement as I viewed and listened to Emily's presentation. I highly recommend taking the time to view this in its entirety and sharing it with anyone you know who loves musical theatre, especially those who have lived through the years in which the productions Emily includes came to be.
My hat is off to you. (I'm still pumped for further movie musical reviews, even ones that Musical Hell has covered. You did say ABC's South Pacific was next, so...And I'd like to see your take on the Kelsey Grammer Christmas Carol.) One thing that always amazes me is how different "Let The Sun Shine In" is in the context of the show. When it's played out of context, as it is in the 5th Dimension's famous medley with "Aquarius", it's this cheerful psychedelic hippie anthem. But in the show, it's paired up with "The Flesh Failures", a lament for the forces of society that helped create the Vietnam War and killed Claude. In the show, it's a DIRGE. And it's a desperate plea for us, the audience, telling us that we HAVE to let the sun shine in, to oppose the darkness in society...or tragedies like this will only continue.
I'm not doing the Kelsey Grammar Christmas Carol and I wouldn't recommend holding your breath on something I started two years ago that COVID killed dead.
Amazing story about how the 5th Dimension ended up recording "Aquarius" was in the Questlove documentary from this year, Summer of Soul. One of the 5th Dimension band members lost his wallet in NYC and some Hair producer found it, and then found him to return it. Then that producer got them tickets to see Hair on Broadway while they were in town, and that's when they heard that song for the first time. The rest is history. That doc is definitely worth checking out if you haven't seen it.
We really enjoyed "Evolution of 60's Musicals," very well researched and presented. The "re-enactments" of famous theatre people by Gerald is brilliant! Thanks for great coverage of the "Fantasticks." It was one of the plays we went to downtown Chicago to see while in high school in 1966.
I thoroughly loved this. I didn't realize how much of a "gap" in my Musical Theatre History I had with 1960's musicals. Thank you for educating me today! I hope you aced your video research essay! :)
I just saw an amazing all-Japanese production of Oliver! here in Tokyo where a friend of mine was in the ensemble. One of the most incredible stage productions I've ever seen (I saw a much more modest production by college performers once in about 1970 when I was still in high school). My friend complained vociferously about how the musical itself was under-appreciated by Japanese audiences (no famous pop stars in the cast!), but I had no idea it was ground-breaking in its time!
That was very interesting and fun to watch. I learned something and was entertained.Thank you for the video and all the work it took to make it! TH-cam needs a lot more content like this - and A LOT less content that it is not like this...
Aaaaaah! I love deep dives into these histories. Musicals are one of my favorite art forms, and this essay gave me lots to think about and look deeper into. Great work, subbed for sure.
As a kid my favorite musical was phantom of the opera, I enjoyed the excellent production, sets, and actors / orchestra. As a young adult, my favorite is cabaret. It’s just very well written and the emcee is always a favorite character of mine every time I watch a production of it
I didn’t know how important the Goodspeed Opera house was to the history of musical theatre despite going to college not to far from it as well as having seen a beautiful production of Fiddler there in my freshman year
THIS IS GREAT, Ms Clark. What about the plays that bravely tackled racism in the 1960s like James Baldwin's The Amen Corner (performed twice on Broadway in 1965)? This the the shadow side to American life that deserves a mention. Thanks!
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One hour stealing focus video! Today is a good day
I didn’t quite realize how closely the costumes of the production of Hair that I did in Connecticut back in '05 matched that OG broadway cast. Like they took those designs exactly. And the Claude wig (which I didn’t wear when I went on) and the Sheila Wig looked exactly like it. For a split second I thought maybe you had snagged footage of our show 🤣Julie Arenal was our director, and she was the original choreographer, so lots of the OG cast and creatives came up to see us. Their stories of what went on during that original production were absolutely mad. Then the next year Jeanette Bayardelle and that sweet revival cast brought Hair back to Bway.
I was Tevye in my high school senior production. I even attended a Shabbat just to study the Jewish culture. It also helped that was in another community production of it the November right before. That, to this day, is still one of the most talked about things I've ever done.
A terrific video essay by an incredibly talented performer and excellent researcher currently in grad school on her way to becoming a historian of musical theatre. Having had wonderful experiences performing over the years in productions of HAIR, FIDDLER, CABARET and THE FANTASTICKS, my neurons were firing with excitement as I viewed and listened to Emily's presentation. I highly recommend taking the time to view this in its entirety and sharing it with anyone you know who loves musical theatre, especially those who have lived through the years in which the productions Emily includes came to be.
Tomorrow belongs to me is one of the most terrifying scenes in the history of cinema...
Very interesting and informative video, as usual
Wowza. This is gonna be a Deep Cut like no other!
This is is very good - truly blown away by all your research!
ah I come directly out of class and start watching this video the grind never stops
Wow. Thanks for such a comprehensive and entertaining video. But now I NEED the 70's video as that is my favourite age of Broadway.
My hat is off to you. (I'm still pumped for further movie musical reviews, even ones that Musical Hell has covered. You did say ABC's South Pacific was next, so...And I'd like to see your take on the Kelsey Grammer Christmas Carol.)
One thing that always amazes me is how different "Let The Sun Shine In" is in the context of the show. When it's played out of context, as it is in the 5th Dimension's famous medley with "Aquarius", it's this cheerful psychedelic hippie anthem. But in the show, it's paired up with "The Flesh Failures", a lament for the forces of society that helped create the Vietnam War and killed Claude. In the show, it's a DIRGE. And it's a desperate plea for us, the audience, telling us that we HAVE to let the sun shine in, to oppose the darkness in society...or tragedies like this will only continue.
I'm not doing the Kelsey Grammar Christmas Carol and I wouldn't recommend holding your breath on something I started two years ago that COVID killed dead.
Amazing story about how the 5th Dimension ended up recording "Aquarius" was in the Questlove documentary from this year, Summer of Soul. One of the 5th Dimension band members lost his wallet in NYC and some Hair producer found it, and then found him to return it. Then that producer got them tickets to see Hair on Broadway while they were in town, and that's when they heard that song for the first time. The rest is history. That doc is definitely worth checking out if you haven't seen it.
This is so amazing. Such a detailed and well thought out analysis. Bravo. Keep em coming. I love hearing the stories of your musical theater past
Dear Emily, my viewing of this video was preceded by an ad for the great musical Cats. Congratulations. You've made it!
All for you!!
What's it about ECJ?...
@@jeffscotcarey Jeff, it's about cats...
@@ericcurtisjohnson haha. So... not School of Rock?
This is fantastic. Thank you.
Love this video. Shared it with a friend she love this too.
You were fantastic in the Chance’s production! Love the video!
We really enjoyed "Evolution of 60's Musicals," very well researched and presented. The "re-enactments" of famous theatre people by Gerald is brilliant! Thanks for great coverage of the "Fantasticks." It was one of the plays we went to downtown Chicago to see while in high school in 1966.
I was just wondering about Fantastics, when you talked about it. Loved your program.
I thoroughly loved this. I didn't realize how much of a "gap" in my Musical Theatre History I had with 1960's musicals. Thank you for educating me today! I hope you aced your video research essay! :)
I just saw an amazing all-Japanese production of Oliver! here in Tokyo where a friend of mine was in the ensemble. One of the most incredible stage productions I've ever seen (I saw a much more modest production by college performers once in about 1970 when I was still in high school). My friend complained vociferously about how the musical itself was under-appreciated by Japanese audiences (no famous pop stars in the cast!), but I had no idea it was ground-breaking in its time!
That was very interesting and fun to watch. I learned something and was entertained.Thank you for the video and all the work it took to make it!
TH-cam needs a lot more content like this - and A LOT less content that it is not like this...
This was incredible! Excellent deep dive! I cannot wait to see more from you.
I absolutely adore She Loves Me and it's 100% because of the most recent cast. (2016? 18? Something like that.)
Very informative and well-researched. Good work!
Aaaaaah! I love deep dives into these histories. Musicals are one of my favorite art forms, and this essay gave me lots to think about and look deeper into. Great work, subbed for sure.
Dang this is GREAT, thank you!
Wow, this is a phenomenal retelling of history, I', looking forward gto watching more on your channel!
This is really well put together! Learning so much!
Omg I want to see you explain musicals of every decade!
Binging your videos, great channel!!
Great informative video! Was Godspell also a 60s concept musical? Godspell borrows stuff from Hair.
Godspell premiered in 1971! It def owes a debt to these 60’s concept shows!
As a kid my favorite musical was phantom of the opera, I enjoyed the excellent production, sets, and actors / orchestra. As a young adult, my favorite is cabaret. It’s just very well written and the emcee is always a favorite character of mine every time I watch a production of it
5:14 You're as young as you feel, Emily!
I didn’t know how important the Goodspeed Opera house was to the history of musical theatre despite going to college not to far from it as well as having seen a beautiful production of Fiddler there in my freshman year
1:01:57 The Viet Rock premiered the day before my birthdate
Genius video
THIS IS GREAT, Ms Clark. What about the plays that bravely tackled racism in the 1960s like James Baldwin's The Amen Corner (performed twice on Broadway in 1965)? This the the shadow side to American life that deserves a mention. Thanks!
I didn’t really talk about any specific straight plays at all in my video, but that’d be a great topic for another one!
@@StealingFocus Thanks! I look forward to it.
OMG no way you were in THE production of Fiddler on the Roof
My one and only claim to fame. ;)
Third times the charm
There's a Lost Angeles theater scene??
A big one! What do you think all the actors do when they're not working in film/tv? They hone their craft on stage.
@@StealingFocus Oh, I thought they were political activists and gigolos.
Wow I liked the video until the last 5 seconds.
How kind. Well. At least you watched it.
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