Schmicago
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Watching season 2 of "Schmigadoon." This season is "Schmicago." A darker look at musicals than Season 1. Season 1 was all Rogers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Lowe, etc. The cinematography was all bright colors and happiness.
Season 2 finds the protagonists in a much darker place - "Schmicago." Much of the cast returns in new roles. The tribute to later musicals (Cabaret, Chicago, Hair, Godspell, Sweeny Todd) are just as good as the first season.
For example, from "Chicago," here's Richard Gere doing the "Razzle Dazzle."
Link to videoIn Scmicago, the attorney is a woman, and rather than "Razzle Dazzle," it's all "Bells and Whistles."
Link to videoAnd a wonderful take off on "Mein Herr," - "Kaput."
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The first season was a cute idea, but a one note act. They had one running gag, no character arc that wasn’t contrived. It got tired halfway through. While I admire the creativity, I think it needs better treatment
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The first season was a cute idea, but a one note act. They had one running gag, no character arc that wasn’t contrived. It got tired halfway through. While I admire the creativity, I think it needs better treatment
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I wasn’t aware you were so fond of musicals! We love them. Going to see Hadestown this week.
How did I not know that after nearly 20 years?
I wasn’t aware you were so fond of musicals
I must've been about 13 and my parents took me to see Man of La Mancha. We also saw My Fair Lady.
After that it was movie musicals.
Since retiring, Mrs. George and I have seen...
Million Dollar Quartet
Bye Bye Birdie
Cabaret
Mamma Mia
Chicago
King and I
West Side Story
Man of La Mancha
Wonderful Town
Singin’ in the Rain
Carmen
My Fair Lady
Magic Flute
They’re Playing Our Song
42nd Street
Beautiful - Carol King
Oklahoma
Sweet Charity
The Producers
Hello Dolly
Fiddler on the Roof
A Chorus Line
Jersey Boys
