I have seen "Side Show" and "Bright Star" and have listened to the CD of "Groundhog Day." Of the three, I believe that "Side Show" has the best score, though the act-1 finale of "Groundhog Day" is spectacular. I saw "Bright Star" in a live-stream high school production (my grandson had a role), but it's less memorable. I have never seen "Dr. Zhivago" (composer: Lucy Simon) or "Death Takes a Holiday' (Yeston), but I have the CD's and the music is great. I wonder why neither became a hit.
I have seen "Side Show" and "Bright Star" and have listened to the CD of "Groundhog Day." Of the three, I believe that "Side Show" has the best score, though the act-1 finale of "Groundhog Day" is spectacular. I saw "Bright Star" in a live-stream high school production (my grandson had a role), but it's less memorable. I have never seen "Dr. Zhivago" (composer: Lucy Simon) or "Death Takes a Holiday' (Yeston), but I have the CD's and the music is great. I wonder why neither became a hit.
I really liked Side Show (only saw it at the college level). Then again, I’ve always been intrigued by all things Barnum, and other showmen.