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''Myths and Hymns'' (originally known as ''Saturn Returns'') is a song cycle by composer Adam Guettel, based on Greek myth and lyrics found in an antique hymnal.〔Gutman, Les.("Review of 'Saturn Returns: A Concert' " ), curtainup.com, ca. April 9, 1998〕 ''Myths and Hymns'' was first performed Off-Broadway, under the title ''Saturn Returns'', at the Public Theater on March 31, 1998 and closed on April 26, 1998 after 16 performances. It was directed by Tina Landau with a cast of 6 performers that included Annie Golden, Vivian Cherry, Theresa McCarthy, Lawrence Clayton, Jose Llana and Bob Stillman.〔(Lortel Internet Off-Broadway Database listing for "Saturn Returns: A Concert" ), lortel.org, accessed February 20, 2009〕〔Hetrick, Adam.("Guettel's Myths and Hymns Will Be Seen in Canada in 2009" ), playbill.com, December 1, 2008〕 ''Myths and Hymns'' is structured as a revue, with no through plot. Performed in concert format, it concerns the relationship of humans to gods, past and present. 〔Cain, Scott.(Review, Cincinnati, ''Myths and Hymns'' ), talkinbroadway.com, December 1, 2000〕 The songs range from electronic jazz and piano ballad to gospel and musical theater. ''Myths and Hymns'' received its first narrative treatment, written and directed by Elizabeth Lucas (Clear Blue Tuesday), in February 2012 at Prospect Theater in New York City (). This marks the first production of the show in New York since its premiere at the Public and the first ever in New York under the current title. == Song list == A cast recording was released by Nonesuch on March 30, 1999. The performers on the recording include the off-Broadway cast, and also include others who were not in that production. Performers include: Adam Guettel, Audra McDonald, Mandy Patinkin, Kristin Chenoweth, Vivian Cherry, Billy Porter and Theresa McCarthy.〔(Recording listing ) amazon.com, accessed February 20, 2009〕〔Suskin, Steven.("On the Record:Little Me, Charlie Brown and especially, Adam Guettel" ), playbill.com, March 21, 1999〕 ''Songs on the recording in its final form'': *Children of the Heavenly King *At the Sounding *Saturn Returns *Icarus *Migratory V *Link *Hero and Leander *Sisyphus *Come to Jesus *How Can I Lose You? *Awaiting You *The Great Highway *There's a Land *Saturn Returns (Reprise) 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「Myths and Hymns」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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