Welcome to a new Musical Theatre Monday! This month, we’re celebrating Lorenz Hart, who passed away 80 years ago this week (on November 22, 1943). Hart was a talented but tormented soul who, with his pal Richard Rodgers, gave us a lot of swell, witty songs to remember him by, from great shows like On Your Toes (1936), Babes In Arms (1937), and Pal Joey (1940).
One of Rodgers & Hart’s lesser known scores is Peggy-Ann (1926), which included toe-tappers like “A Tree In The Park,” “Give This Little Girl A Hand,” and “Where’s That Rainbow.” Here’s the last — taken from an audio recording of the 2002 42nd Street Moon Production, offered here for subscribers who comment below to alert me of their private, non-commercial interest.
I’ll also throw in an untracked (previously offered) audio from a 2014 reading by UnsungMusicals. In case you missed it, here’s a sample: “Give This Little Girl A Hand.”
Come back next month for another musical rarity! And stay tuned tomorrow for more Scrubs!
I’d love to hear anything available from the Rodgers and Hart “Peggy-Ann” musical.
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Hi, Jackson! Thanks for celebrating Hart’s work. He left us such a great legacy. I’d love to hear the two recordings you mentioned.
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I will surely treasure the rarely heard Rodgers and Hart songs you’re offering. What finds
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Yes, please, very interested in both recordings. Many thanks
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Would love to hear it. Anything by Hart is good.
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Beautiful score! I’d love to hear these recordings. Thanks, Jackson!
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Dear Jackson,
Id love to hear selections from Peggy Anne. I never heard of this Rodgers and Hart show. Hope youre well
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Bob
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Hi Jackson, I’m interested in hearing the recordings of Peggy-Ann.
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Please, please, send the Peggy-Ann audios!
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Thank you so much for offering the audio of the complete Peggy Ann. I missed it the first time and have been kicking myself ever since. I have a special love for the songs of Rodgers and Hart. I can’t wait to hear it.
Happy Thanksgiving, Jackson
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Would love to hear the 2002 production of Peggy-Ann! Hart is my favorite lyricist.
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