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''Boobs! The Musical: The World According to Ruth Wallis''〔Willis,John: (2002-2003) Theatre World, Volume 59, page 106〕 is a musical revue with lyrics and music by 1950s and 1960s star Ruth Wallis.〔Fox, Margalit (January 3, 2008). "(Ruth Wallis, Singer-Writer of Risqué Songs, Dies at 87 )", ''The New York Times''.〕 Using 23 of Wallis' songs, ''Boobs!'' tells the story of Ruth Wallis' international career and struggles in performing her naughty songs. ''Boobs! The Musical'' opened at the Triad Theater in New York City on May 19, 2003, to critical praise.〔Simon, John http://nymag.com/nymetro/arts/theater/reviews/n_9087/ August 18, 2003, New York Magazine〕 The ''New York Times'' review noted, "''Boobs! The Musical'' exudes a joyous innocence, saucy and silly. There's a lot of talent onstage!"〔http://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/29/arts/theater-review-she-doesn-t-need-her-vocal-chords-to-sing.html〕 ''Boobs!'' eventually transferred to Dillon's Reprise Room; by closing date it had played nearly 300 performances. It had subsequent long runs in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2004,〔StageClick.com http://www.stageclick.com/show/1801.aspx〕 and in Wichita, Kansas, in 2005. Broadway artists Lawrence Leritz〔Jones,Kenneth http://www.playbill.com/news/article/113764-Ruth-Wallis-Whose-Songs-Inspired-Boobs-The-Musical-Is-Dead Dec. 24, 2007, Playbill〕 was producer/choreographer and Donna Drake, director. Also notable were the costumes by J. Kevin Draves and Robert Pease and set by Eric Harriz. The book adaptation was written by Steve Mackes and Michael Whaley. ''Boobs!'' originally had a workshop at The Pulse Ensemble Theatre on the Off Broadway 42nd Street Theatre Row in December 2000. Various notable cast members from the three New York productions included J. Robert Spencer, Jenny-Lynn Suckling, Robert Hunt, Kristy Cates, Clyde Alves, Alena Watters, Brad Bradley, Tony Falcon, Benjie Randall and the New York theatre debut of Gennifer Flowers.〔Gewirtzman, David http://www.playbill.com/news/article/67316-Today-In-Theatre-History-JANUARY-21 Jan. 21, 2011〕 ==Musical Numbers Include== *Boobs! *Queer Things Are Happening *The Dingy Song *Man Of My Own *All The Clowns *Pizza Every Night *Johnny's Yo Yo *Ugly Man With Money *I Know *Love Is For The Birds *Drill 'Em All *Always Be A Bride 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Boobs! The Musical」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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