Write Around The Corner // Beth Turnbull

Howdy! I am about a week behind on this challenge because I was partying it up for my birthday and am trying to soak up the last few weeks of summer. This is an exciting time -- Broadway shows are slowly re-opening in New York, tours are starting up again, and we are finally getting the new West Side Story in December. Notice how I didn't include this year's Tony Awards in the list...what a mess. I have listened to 275 Broadway cast recordings so far, and the 80s and 90s have really delivered. So let's dive in. Smokey Joe's Cafe Have I heard of it before? No Did I enjoy it? It was alright Synopsis: The songs of legendary hitmakers Mike Stoller and Jerry Leiber come to life in the Rock and Roll musical revue, Smokey Joe's Cafe. Packed with memorable tunes like, “Hound Dog”, “Love Potion #9”, “On Broadway” and “Stand By Me”, it is the longest-running revue in Broadway History. (Stage Agent) Favorite song: On Broadway Sunset Boulevard Have I heard of it before? Yes but...

Welcome back, yes we're still doing this. And we're into the 90s already! This next group of shows is all over the place so let's dive right in. Crazy For You Have I heard of it before? No Did I enjoy it? It was fine Synopsis: Crazy For You -- the “new Gershwin musical comedy” with a book by famed comedic playwright Ken Ludwig -- is the classic tale of a boy, a girl, and a theater in need of salvation. Stage-struck Bobby Child works as a banker for his overbearing mother, Lottie, but spends his off-hours practicing dance routines and sneaking in to audition for Zangler’s Follies, the most popular show in New York City, helmed by Bela Zangler, a temperamental Hungarian producer. (Stage Agent) Favorite song: Someone to Watch Over Me Five Guys Named Moe Have I heard of it before? No Did I enjoy it? No, jazz is just not my thing Synopsis: The show is a musical revue using the hit songs of Louis Jordan, the great 1930s composer and saxophonist who brought a popular new slant to ...