Am I correct that the woman playing Ruth is singing Eileen's part and vice versa? I notice the only place one might tell the difference is near the end, where Ruth sings "O-H-I-O" - and the camera pans way out. In RUclips's full screen mode, though (admittedly, I'm watching on a laptop), it looks as though it's Eileen singing that bit. Also, Ruth has a much higher speaking voice than I would have expected for a singer playing Ruth.
Ruth's songs were written for Rosalind Russell, who had a very limited singing range (though of course she was incomparable as a comic actor); Eileen was originally played by Edith (later "Edie") Adams, who clearly had good vocal training, as Bernstein gave her some high coloratura in the quartet (anticipating Cunegonde's "Glitter & Be Gay" in "Candide"). While I believe that on the original cast album Russell and Adams sing their parts as written, by the time of the stereo "remake" (1958) made in conjunction with a TV version, Russell's voice wasn't in top shape any longer, so she and Jacqueline McKeever (the new Eileen) often switched parts. Not quite sure what happens here. Incidentally, Kim Criswell recorded many classic Broadway roles with great success, including Reno Sweeney ("Anything Goes") and Adelaide ("Guys and Dolls"). Also note: music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green. And this song, with its loping equine rhythm, is a gentle parody of popular nostalgic "cowboy" songs ("Wonderful Town," though premiered in 1953, is set in the 1930s).
Kim Criswell on the left....Audra MacDonald on the Right *( You might recognize Audra From the Grey's Anatomy Spin-Off "Private Practice" )....But Make No Mistake She is Broadway Royalty❗ Kim Criswell was Dubbed the Heir Apparent To Ethel Merman Style of Song and Dance💃 💃❗These Two Divas Know Their Way Around a Stage❗🤜🤛💞
I once heard the works of Irving Berlin played on a baby grand in the square of small town in the south of Brazil. American music is known and appreciated around the world. And not just jazz, pop, the blues, r&b and hip hop, but show music, too
Most underrated song and musical ever!!
the vocal blend is gorgeous!!!!
I played Ruth in my schools production of Wonderful Town and this was the hardest song I've ever had to sing. So much respect for her nailing this
Just curious, but what did you find hard about it? It's pretty straightforward.
I just did this show! Ruth is NO JOKE, props to you for slaying the role
Great Job ladies!
This is flawlessly beautiful. Brava!
Is Kim Criswell the redheaded woman? Her vocal tones are scrumptious: deep, pure, mellow! What mastery and talent!
Kim Criswell and Audra McDonald
Berliner Philharmoniker
Simon Rattle
My HS choral dept did Wonderful Town in my sophomore year. I was the Tour Guide.....I really liked this show.
I was in the pit orchestra in a 1980 production of it that my youth theater did; really great show.
oh my god it's so damned good :D
Love this, I was born in Ohio!
Am I correct that the woman playing Ruth is singing Eileen's part and vice versa? I notice the only place one might tell the difference is near the end, where Ruth sings "O-H-I-O" - and the camera pans way out. In RUclips's full screen mode, though (admittedly, I'm watching on a laptop), it looks as though it's Eileen singing that bit. Also, Ruth has a much higher speaking voice than I would have expected for a singer playing Ruth.
Ruth's songs were written for Rosalind Russell, who had a very limited singing range (though of course she was incomparable as a comic actor); Eileen was originally played by Edith (later "Edie") Adams, who clearly had good vocal training, as Bernstein gave her some high coloratura in the quartet (anticipating Cunegonde's "Glitter & Be Gay" in "Candide"). While I believe that on the original cast album Russell and Adams sing their parts as written, by the time of the stereo "remake" (1958) made in conjunction with a TV version, Russell's voice wasn't in top shape any longer, so she and Jacqueline McKeever (the new Eileen) often switched parts. Not quite sure what happens here. Incidentally, Kim Criswell recorded many classic Broadway roles with great success, including Reno Sweeney ("Anything Goes") and Adelaide ("Guys and Dolls"). Also note: music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green. And this song, with its loping equine rhythm, is a gentle parody of popular nostalgic "cowboy" songs ("Wonderful Town," though premiered in 1953, is set in the 1930s).
me encanto, bello concierto
Excellent performance!
amiigo, no me podrias mandar una parte, he buscado por todos lados "swing" de este concierto y no lo encuentro !
Me, an Ohioan now living in Alabama: 😭😭😭 why did I leave Ohio?
❤️❤️
No está en la web por derechos de autor. Yo lo subí, pero me lo eliminaron.
donde puedo encontrar este concierto? lo he buscado por todos lados!
Forgive my ignorance, but who are the performers?
SamBuddwing I know one of them is Audra McDonald
Kim Criswell on the left....Audra MacDonald on the Right *( You might recognize Audra From the Grey's Anatomy Spin-Off "Private Practice" )....But Make No Mistake She is Broadway Royalty❗
Kim Criswell was Dubbed the Heir Apparent To Ethel Merman Style of Song and Dance💃 💃❗These Two Divas Know Their Way Around a Stage❗🤜🤛💞
AUDRA AUDRA AUDRA!!!!!!!
At least she escaped the blue border
Barf
Did this audience have a clue? In Berlin? Bway musical theater? Wasted on them.
I once heard the works of Irving Berlin played on a baby grand in the square of small town in the south of Brazil. American music is known and appreciated around the world. And not just jazz, pop, the blues, r&b and hip hop, but show music, too
@@faithe54 Leonard Bernstein wrote this show.
@@robertp2966 Bernstein is very well known in Europe. Especially people who attend the philharmony...
too slow
this is more like it ruclips.net/video/QvAmuMh7Dog/видео.html
I agree.
@@andrewroberts8139 Oh but your link is dead :(
@@DalokiMauvais I'm sure it was the Maureen Lipman production ruclips.net/video/73w8CfO9jxE/видео.html