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Musical Book, Music and Lyrics by Douglas J. CohenBased on the novel by William Goldman.Douglas J. Cohen is the recepient of the Fred Ebb Award for Musical Theatre Songwriting 2m, 2f This theatrically charged musical comedy thriller about a publicity crazed actor turned killer and the endearing detective who pursues him is based on the best selling novel that became a renowned movie. It is a devilish blend of humor, romance and murder with four meaty roles, two requiring great versatility: the killer adopts a myriad of disguises including a tango instructor, French waiter, female barfly and priest while one actress plays the detective's mother, the killer's mother and three of his victims. This winner of a 1987 Richard Rodgers grant was nominated for Best Revival by the New York Outer Critics Circle. TERRIFIC! HILARIOUS! DYNAMIC! An unabashedly histrionic romp with plenty of laughs, a fair share of romance and a welcome abundance of drollery." -The Los Angeles Times"The best news about this 1987 Off-Broadway vehicle, which incorporates an oddball premise for a musical into a surprisingly conventional framework, was the arrival of a major musical-theatre tunesmith. Cohen's delightful songs (love ballads, soft-shoe ditties, jazz, and more), boasting smart lyrics and lilting melodies, display a hand adept at revealing character nuances and advancing the story. Four triple-threat performers maximize the pleasures here...fresh and vibrant offering is a splendid way to treat an audience." Backstage"CRITIC'S PICK! 5 out of 5 Stars! A divinely fresh entertainment! StageHappenings.com"A fine way to treat a musical! A real winner." - The New York Post "Catchy tunes and snappy lyrics." -The New York Times "A lighthearted romp." - Associated Press "A fine and dandy way to treat an audience.... It should be on Broadway." - The New York Observer Terms quoted on application. Music available on rental. Slightly Restricted Standard rental package includes: Keyboard/Conductor’s Score Piano/Vocal Score Reed I/Reed II Bass Drums/Percussion (No Chorus Books available.) Click below for additional materials: CD - Cast recording Other Douglas J. Cohen titles available from Samuel French include:
The GigChildren's Letters to God
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