Near the end of production number "NYC" (53:03) there is a point where part of the chorus is singing a different lyric, consisting of the names of American cities and states (starting with--I think--"Not Chicago, Kansas City . . ." and ending with ". . . Cincinnati"). I've never heard these lyrics in any recording of this song, and I can't find any internet published lyrics that include them. Does anyone know what these lyrics are?
What a stellar production. For anyone who hasn't seen a professional production of the original stage version, this is quite close. The movies have obscured this beautiful telling of the story. Kudos to the entire cast, crew and orchestra! And....where was this amazing production done?
Thank you so much for posting this. I really wanted to see the original Broadway Cast, with Andrea McArdle, but I never got the chance. Many of the productions and all of the films, ever since then, have been edited, altered or had entire scenes and songs removed and/or replaced. My thanks to all involved in this production for running the show as it was done on broadway. VERY well done!
The 1999 Disney TV movie is the closest you will come to the original when it comes to film. Although they do leave out the last number and the president scene.
@@sallysimpson7 You're right, it is the closest version of film, but it's still missing scenes, and "We'd like to thank you Herbert Hoover" and all the drama and action with Annie, Sandy and the aftermath of the Great Depression that depict the times the play takes place in. It's sanitized. This is all why I was so pleased to find this version of the original play with original choreography on YT.
Excellent production. But, the lead would have never been a leader during this era, racially speaking! In fact, he wouldn't have even been allowed to be a carrier at all. And he could have just forgot about being greeted in Santa Fe anytime before the late 1950's, early 1960's! Especially before or during the civil rights movement.
This- this is a musical where news boys dance and go on strike- it truly does not matter what ethnicity or race plays any of the character. The only race I care about in newsies is racetrack higgins
Ive been involved in many productions of Annie since 1985, playing many parts, sound engineer and also directed it. Your production was superb and among the best I've seen from the sets to the acting, choreography, singing and the sound quality is second to none. Well Done to every single person involved, you did the most amazing show 👍😁👍
Perhaps it's because of the high C# in both this, and "Tomorrow". Her range isn't flexible enough for the role IMO; moreover, most Annies can sing higher. That said, I'd reckon that's why Tomorrow in this production was in E major.
