Tomorrow at Noon and 8 pm ET, The Broadway Maven welcomes Marc Shaiman, composer and co-lyricist of Hairspray. We’ll talk about his clever lyrics and the ways this landmark show deals with issues like race and body image.
Register: bitly.com/MavenHairsrpay
Two homework assignments: the first video has some of Hairspray’s funniest lyrics. Choose your three favorite and put them in the comments. The second video shows five high school Tracy Turnblads. Which one do you think did the best job? Answer in the comments, justifying your choice.
On Thursday, July 29, at Noon and 8 pm, The Broadway Maven will discuss Mel Brooks Musicals, specifically The Producers and Young Frankenstein. Register: bitly.com/MavenMel.
For your Mel Brooks homework, watch the video below. What’s your favorite Mel Brooks line? Put your answers in the comments below the video.
See you soon!
-David Benkof, The Broadway Maven