Write Around The Corner // Beth Turnbull

Back at it again and we're crossing into the 90s! I can't believe we started with shows from 1950 I am in shock. A lot of these shows are boring, or forgettable, or just bad BUT there have been some gems within, and because of that, I am determined to finish this challenge. Let's go. Legs Diamond Have I heard of it before? No Did I enjoy it? It was okay, but it was cool to hear Peter Allen for the first time (The Boy from Oz) Synopsis: The Almost Totally Fictitious Musical History of Legs Diamond follows the travails of its title character, a Depression-era mobster who wants to break into show business. (Wikipedia) Favorite song: Sure Thing Baby Jerome Robbins' Broadway Have I heard of it before? Not specifically Did I enjoy it? It's just a revue of shows Jerome Robbins worked on so it's fine Synopsis: Jerome Robbins' Broadway is an anthology comprising musical numbers from shows that were either directed or choreographed by Jerome Robbins. The shows represe...

Hi friends! I have officially listened to (or skipped through) an absurd amount of cast recordings (238) and this challenge is living up to its name at the moment! I have been very busy with work, traveling, trying to maintain a social life, trying to focus on my mental health with therapy and ample time to rest - and I often feel like I don't have enough time in the day to do it all, especially this blog. But - I have come this far and I think it will be worth it in the end to have this comprehensive record of how I felt about these shows.  Things are really picking up now in the 80s and we have a lot of hits, so let's dive in! The Mystery of Edwin Drood Have I heard of it before? Yes but only knew a couple songs Did I enjoy it? Yes, I would definitely go see this. Synopsis: The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a hilarious, interactive whodunit mystery musical that allows the audience to enter the action and become the ultimate detectives. The show is based on Charles Dickens’ unfin...