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Book by Walton Jones. Based on an idea by Walton Jones and Carol Lees. Music by various composers.

10m, 5f

Interior

A different time is evoked in this marvelously theatrical and winning show, a live broadcast of a The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade from the Hotel Astor's Algonquin Room on December 21, 1942. The spirit of that bygone era when the world was at war and pop music meant "Strike Up the Band" and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" (both are in this show) is accurately captured as the harassed producer copes with a drunk lead singer, the delivery boy who wants a chance in front of the mike, the second banana who dreams of singing a ballad, and the trumpet playing sound effects man who chooses a fighter plane over Glenn Miller. Also available in a special holiday version, The 1940's Radio Christmas Carol.

"Totally exhilarating hour of singing, dancing and funny commercials."-- The New York Daily News

"This is fun with a capital fun." -- ABC TV.

Terms quoted on application. Music available on rental.

Not available in Canada.

Standard rental package includes:
Piano/Conductor’s Score
Reed I (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone)
Reed II (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone)
Reed III (Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone)
Reed IV (Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone)
Reed V (Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone)
Trumpet I
Trumpet II
Trumpet III
Trumpet IV
Trombone I
Trombone II
Trombone III
Guitar
Bass
Drums
(No Chorus Books available.)

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