AM 740’s theatre expert, Michael Englebert, hosts Applause every Saturday afternoon — now in an expanded two hour version — with music from Broadway, Hollywood and the London stage.

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APPLAUSE, music from Broadway, Hollywood & the London stage, 4-6 p.m.

February 4th, 2012

Part One

Selections from the soundtrack to the film “Anastasia” with music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens – Atlantic:

“Journey to The Past” sung by Liz Callaway as Anastasia / “Once Upon a December” performed by Liz Callaway / “In The Dark of The Nigh” sung by Jim Cummings as Rasputin

Selections from the original Broadway cast recording of “Pippin” with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz starring Ben Vereen, John Rubinstein and Irene Ryan – Decca Broadway:

“Corner of The Sky” performed by John Rubinstein / “No Time at All” sung by Irene Ryan and The Gang / “Simple Joys” performed by Ben Vereen

Selections from the original Broadway cast recording of “Bye Bye Birdie” with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Lee Adams, starring Chita Rivera and Dick Van Dyke – Broadway Masterworks:

Overture / “An English Teacher” with Chita Rivera & Dick Van Dyke / “The Telephone Hour” with the teenagers / “Put On a Happy Face” sung by Dick Van Dyke / “Kids” with Paul Lynde & Marijane Maricle

Film music given a gypsy flavour by Roby Lakatos and his Ensemble – dg:

“To Life” (Bock) / “Harry Lime Theme” from “The Third Man (Anton Karas) / “Nana Love” from “Queen of The Gypsies” (Traditional)

Part Two

Selections from the soundtrack to the film “Harlow” with music composed and conducted by Neal Hefti – DRG:

Main Title – “Lonely Girl” (Neal Hefti, Jan Livingston, Ray Evans) / “The Right One” / “Girl Talk”

A preview of the Canadian production of “War Horse” which begins performances Friday Feb 10th at the Princess of Wales Theatre.  My special guests are composer Adrian Sutton and songmaker John Tams plus you’ll hear original music and songs from the National Theatre Production – Broadway Masterworks:

“First Galop” (A. Sutton) / “The Charge (A. Sutton) / “Albert and Joey” (A. Sutton) / “The Scarlet and the Blue” (J. Tams, arr. A. Sutton) / “Hold the Line” sung by John Tams (J. Tams, arr. A. Sutton) / “Albert and Joey Reunited”

Selections from the original Broadway cast recording of “She Loves Me” with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, starring Barbara Cook, Daniel Massey and Jack Cassidy - Polydor:

Overture / “She Loves Me” performed by Daniel Massey / “Ice Cream” sung by Barbara Cook / “Grand Knowing You” with Jack Cassidy

Selections from the soundtrack to the film “The Descendants” nominated for a number of Academy Awards this year including Best Picture, Best Actor (George Clooney) and Best Direction (Alexander Payne).  It is the first mainstream American movie scored exclusively with Hawaiian music - Sony Classical:

“Mom” performed by Lena Machado (Traditional) / “Ulili E” performed by Rev. Dennis Kmakahi (music & lyrics – George Keahi, John Avery Noble, Harry Naope)

Enjoy!

Michael

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