V.I.P. NIGHT ON BROADWAY
Composer:
Various
Lyricist: Various
Opened: April 22, 1979,
Shubert Theatre, N.Y.C.
Performances: 1
Note: I have not attempted to compile discological information for these songs beyond original cast member performances.
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Medley:
Note: Although the songs in the
medley are not known at this time, it is likely that they include one or more
of the songs that Ken Page performed in AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'.
1. Ain't
Misbehavin, RCA Red Seal CBL2 2965 (cast including Ken Page with orchestra
conducted by Luther Henderson) [reissued as CD/RCA Red Seal 2965-2-RC]
2.
Page By Page, CD/LML Music 221 (Ken Page) (includes "Honeysuckle Rose," "This
Joint Is Jumpin'," "Feets Too Big," and "Ain't Misbehavin'")
How Lucky Can You Get (M: John Kander; L: Fred Ebb)
(originally used in the film FUNNY LADY):
1. My Favorite Broadway: The
Leading Ladies, CD/Hybrid (Red) 20020 (Chita Rivera with musical direction by
Paul Gemignani)
Not While I'm Around (M/L:
Stephen Sondheim) (originally used in SWEENEY TODD):
1. Sweeney Todd, RCA Red Seal
CBL2 3379 (Ken Jennings and Angela Lansbury with orchestra conducted by Paul
Gemignani) [reissued as CD/Masterworks Broadway 82876 68639-2]
Street
Songs:
Note: Although the songs in this
medley are not known at this time, it is likely that they include one or more
songs that Geraldine Fitzgerald performed in STREETSONGS.
1. Streetsongs,
Painted Smiles (S) PS-1347 (Geraldine Fitzgerald with musical direction by
Stanley Wietrzychowski)
Other
Material:
Elvis Presley Medley
Gee,
Officer Krupke! (M: Leonard Bernstein; L: Stephen Sondheim) (originally used in
WEST SIDE STORY)
I Love A Cop (M: Jerry Bock; L: Sheldon Harnick)
(originally used in FIORELLO!)
I Love New York
Just An Honest Mistake
(M/L: Jay Livingston; Ray Evans) (originally used in LET IT RIAD)
Little
Old New York (M: Jerry Bock: L: Sheldon Harncik) (originally used in
TENDERLOIN)
New York's Finest
Roller Disco
Theatre Cops (readings)
Tomorrow (M: Charles Strouse; L: Martin Charnin) (originally used in ANNIE)
Note: Victor Borge and Robin Williams also performed unknown comedy
routines, portions of which are likely found on one or more of their comedy
albums.