User:MPW NYC/sandbox

Desired structure for musicals is:

History
source material, whose idea was idea, other historical background if needed

Synopsis
if possible, incorporate song titles

Could also include

Major Roles/Characters

 * As a bulleted list

List of Musical Numbers/Songs
If possible


 * Act I
 * "Song 1" – Company
 * "Song 2" – Character(s) singing


 * Act II
 * "Song 3" – Character(s)
 * "Song 2" (Reprise) – Company

Productions
should at least include: name of theater, location (Broadway, London, Off-Bway, etc.), Opening/Closing Dates, Famous Cast members

Response
All subheads are optional. If only one, don't use "Response" for this head, but rather elevate the sub-head to head status

Awards
using the appropriate table (see below)

References and External Links
My go-to source materials and prepped ref links:


 * Not Since Carrie
 * Opening Night on Broadway
 * Broadway Musicals: Show by Show
 * Musical Theatre: A History
 * Musical Theatre on Record
 * No Legs...
 * Liner Notes to Show Title, original cast recording (year), CD issued (year), Record Company, LOC digital ID#.
 * Playbill to Show Title, Theater Name, MMYY of performance.
 * Playbill to Show Title, Theater Name, MMYY of performance.

Make sure the IBDB Link is correct and uses the IBDB Template:
 * If to a specific production, ID=XXXX is the Production ID #:
 * If just to a show, ID=XXXX is the Show ID#:

And lastly, CATEGORIES (though not as a Subhead)

Live Sandbox
What to work on next?

Kept so I can try to learn how to modify/create tables:

All American

Dance a Little Closer

 * Plot:::

originally -> The musical is set on New Year's Eve "in the avoidable future" in the grand Alpine Barclay Palace Hotel, where the guests find themselves in the midst of a potential nuclear Armageddon. The characters are American crooner Harry Aikens and Cynthia Brookfield-Bailey, who may have had a romantic fling years earlier. Among the others present are Cynthia's current paramour, Henry Kissinger-like diplomat Dr. Josef Winkler, a gay couple, a minister, and a freedom fighter.

my revision -> The musical is set on New Year's Eve "in the avoidable future" in the grand Alpine Barclay Palace Hotel, where American crooner Harry Aikens is performing. Harry's checkered love life is reflected in his act ("It Never Would Have Worked"). International tensions between NATO and the Soviet Union have been mounting, and the jet set guests, fearing they are on the brink of World War II, have wary hopes for a "Happy, Happy New Year". Harry recalls a past New Year's Eve spent with Cindy, a woman he was obsessed with but get that ("No Man is Worth It") Suddenly a mysterious couple enter: Dr. Josef Winkler, a Henry Kissinger-like diplomat and the exotic Cynthia Brookfield-Bailey, who could be a double for Cindy. When Cynthia denies knowing Harry, he and left-wing student Halloway sing about the deceitful nature of women and governments ("What Are You Going to Do About It?"). The other guests are intrigued by this couple, wondering if Dr. Winkler involved with the growing war crisis, and does Cynthia has any influence over him. Winkler claims she is just "A Woman Who Thinks I'm Wonderful". Convinced she is really his lost love ("Pas de Deux"), Harry recalls how he swore his love for her ("There's Never Been Anything Like Us"). She rejected him, longing for "Another Life", and Harry becomes convinced she has found it with the rich and powerful Winkler.

Cynthia Brookfield-Bailey, who didn't return his attraction ("No Man is Worth It"), she suddenly appears, accompanying Dr. Josef Winkler, a Henry Kissinger-like diplomat. The guests wonder if Dr. Winkler has any influence in the growing war crisis, and whether Cynthia has any influence over him. Winkler claims she is just "A Woman Who Thinks I'm Wonderful", and Harry is convinced she is

As Thousands Cheer
original text ->

Selected musical numbers

 * "Majestic Sails at Midnight" -- Helen Broderick, Leslie Adams, Jerome Cowan, Hal Forde, Harry Stockwell
 * "How's Chances?" -- Marilyn Miller, Clifton Webb
 * "The Funnies" -- Marilyn Miller
 * "Easter Parade"† -- Marilyn Miller, Clifton Webb
 * "Our Wedding Day" -- Marilyn Miller, Clifton Webb
 * "Heat Wave Hits New York" -- Ethel Waters
 * "To Be Or Not To Be" -- Ethel Waters
 * "Supper Time" -- Ethel Waters
 * "Harlem on my Mind" -- Ethel Waters
 * "Lonely Heart" -- dance
 * "Not for All the Rice in China" -- Marilyn Miller, Clifton Webb

† Omitted from 1998 revival

My revision ->

Musical numbers
Act 1
 * "How's Chances?" -- Marilyn Miller, Clifton Webb
 * "Heat Wave Hits New York" -- Ethel Waters
 * "Majestic Sails at Midnight" -- Helen Broderick, Leslie Adams, Jerome Cowan, Hal Forde, Harry Stockwell
 * "Lonely Heart" -- dance
 * "The Funnies" -- Marilyn Miller
 * "To Be Or Not To Be" -- Ethel Waters
 * "Her Easter Bonnet" -- ??

Act 2
 * "Supper Time" -- Ethel Waters
 * "Our Wedding Day" -- Marilyn Miller, Clifton Webb
 * "I've Got Harlem on my Mind" -- Ethel Waters
 * "Through a Key Hole" -- ??
 * "Not for All the Rice in China" -- Marilyn Miller, Clifton Webb

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