| Description |
2 audio discs (approximately 1 hr., 59 min., 2 sec.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Compact discs. |
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Based on the book by William Saroyen [i.e. Saroyan], written in 1942. |
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"Original Broadway cast recording"--Container. |
| Performer |
Josh Blake (Ulysses Macauley) ; Bonnie Koloc (Mrs. Kate Macauley) ; Stephen Geoffreys (Homer Macauley) ; Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (Bess Macauley) ; Rex Smith (Spangler) ; Gordon Connell (Mr. Grogan) ; Debra Byrd (Beautiful Music) ; Caroline Peyton (Mary Arena) ; Olga Merediz (Mexican woman) ; Joseph Kolinski (Toby George) ; Don Kehr (Marcus Macauley) ; Leata Galloway (Diana Steed) ; supporting cast and musicians ; Tania Leon, conductor. |
| Event |
Recorded April 16, 1984, at the Public Theater, New York City (information from phone call to Kilmarnock Records). |
| Note |
Ed. recorded: [New York, NY] : MacDermot Music. |
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Program notes including synopsis ([6] p.) inserted in container. |
| Contents |
Opening (instrumental) -- In a little town -- Ulysses reaches the crossing -- Hi ya kid -- The black man waved -- He didn't think -- Hi ya kid -- Home for him -- Homer, Homer -- We're a little family -- Bicycle ride -- The Assyrians -- Noses -- Fourteen words collect -- Can you sing? -- Carry a tune -- Happy birthday -- What do I sing? -- Anniversary song -- I think the kid will do -- Beautiful music -- Here, boy! -- Coconut cream pie -- When I am lost -- I let him kiss me once -- Mama -- Daddy will not come -- Death is not an easy thing -- The birds in the sky -- Mama -- Remember always to give -- Long past sunset -- In our little town -- Don't tell me -- Train -- You want to go to Corbett's -- The fourth telegram -- Give me the money -- You coming here now -- Remember always to give (reprise) -- Everything is changed -- The world is full of loneliness -- Hi ya kid (reprise) -- Entre' acte -- How I love -- Come on Toby -- Everlasting -- Wherever did you learn to sing? -- An orphan I am -- I'll tell you -- I think about -- Mary Arena -- It doesn't seem right -- I wish I were a man -- Marcus, my friend -- My father's name -- My sister Bess -- Meanwhile -- Bear trap -- This is Ulysses -- Hello, darling -- I've known a lot of guys -- Now, darling -- Diana -- I see you've got a letter -- Dear brother Homer -- As the poet said -- The birds -- I've known a lot of guys (reprise) -- Bicycle ride -- Slowly the reality -- Death is not an easy thing (reprise) -- Nightmare -- The world is full of loneliness (reprise) -- Mister Grogan, wake up! -- Don't feel bad, Homer -- I don't know who to hate -- Your brother -- Long past sunset -- Home -- Somewhere, someone -- Quieten down -- I'll always love you -- The passing of the train -- Hi ya kid! -- Uncles and aunts ; Finale. |
| Subject |
Operas.
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Musicals.
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Musicals. (OCoLC)fst01030814
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Operas. (OCoLC)fst01046191
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| Added Author |
Dumaresq, William. Librettist.
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Blake, Josh, 1975- Performer.
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Koloc, Bonnie. Performer.
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Geoffreys, Stephen, 1964- Performer.
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Mastrantonio, Mary Elizabeth. Performer.
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Smith, Rex. Performer.
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Connell, Gordon. Performer.
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Byrd, Debra. Performer.
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Peyton, Caroline. Performer.
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Merediz, Olga. Performer.
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Kolinski, Joseph, 1953- Performer.
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Kehr, Donnie. Performer.
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Galloway, Leata. Performer.
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León, Tania. Conductor.
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Saroyan, William, 1908-1981.
Human comedy.
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| Standard No. |
635988970221 |
| Music No. |
KIL 9702 Kilmarnock Records |
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