I agree, the song is clever, entertaining, and the waltz feeling is right for a hard-working waitress who embraces her job. I'm a big Rita Moreno fan (who isn't?) but she's just not quite right for this. It needs more of a classic Broadway belt voice and more variety in vocal choices. Also, this tempo is just too slow - it's nearly 30 seconds longer than the original cast recording, and that takes away the "go/go/go, no time to waste" waitress feeling. Here's the original recording with the delightful Lenora Nemetz (for musical theatre trivia folks - there's an ironic connect to the casting -- Lenora was understudy to Chita Rivera in CHICAGO and THE RINK on Broadway ... and of course Chita Rivera was the original Anita in West Side Story, and Rita Moreno did the role in the film), ruclips.net/video/uWIGBiDY8VE/видео.html
The designation of this great number (and performance) as a "non-tune" says far more about the poster's perceptions than it does about Mr. Schwartz's talent.
as a waiter, I love this song, it's my favorite from the musical. Rita Moreno performs it wonderfully, even _perfectly_ but it's a great number to begin with
THANK YOU for posting this....I saw this on television when I was a CHILD and it made a HUGE impression on me..........I LOVE IT that I can just go to RUclips and FIND IT!!...but ONLY because kind people like you decide to SHARE the video. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
I work at a University Chick-Fil-A, and depending on my mood, I find myself humming this, Millwork, or Delivery (which is the song I actually sang when I was in a production of this years ago)
What a talent Rita is! She does everything perfectly! If only more people in the world see life like Rita's character in this video does, life would be more happy and joyful.
My company just finished our production of WORKING. It's An Art was the craziest number in the show, there was parkour and flips. I guess it really is an art!
1) It's a great song and well-performed. 2) Why post a "non-tune"? Do you not enjoy it? 3) I never realized...the waitress is an alcoholic! "I do get intoxicated..." "I remember one day, as I do now and then, I had shakes...down I went." I know a lot more about the restaurant business and alcoholism than I did 35 years ago when I first heard this song. It went right over my head at the time!
I just got cast in this role! I'm really psyched! I think Rita's subtlety is cool and effective but I'm hoping to be allowed to play it bigger and more theatrically. XD
It’s a great song and Moreno is wonderful as always! What ways this down is the total lack of choreography. When I staged it the gal danced all over the stage w her tray.
Agreed on Rita Moreno. Superb. I am confused by your opinion about the character. Are you suggesting that "putting on an act" in the face of poor working conditions will make life more joyful? For whom? Look again for Rita's dripping irony you might have missed. Studs, like Barbara Ehrenreich, marvels at how workers sanely cope with mistreatment. He certainly does not suggest that they should "know their place" in the social/economic order. The song is a call for reform, not for the status quo.
If you listen, you can hear the Velcro when she takes plates off trays, not to take anything away from performance, it's a technical thing that I noticed as a server and actor
@@jenniesantelerkruse2050 Oh yes, it has to rhyme, each time the character sings “It’s an art, it’s an art, to be a fine waitress” the pleasure, treasure, leisure line follows. There are other triple rhymes that work nicely with the ¾ time signature (waltz): “steak in, take-in, bacon” and “they like, tray like, ballet-like” and “glow, pro, Michaelangelo.” Whoever musically directed and/or directed your productions should have been on top of that and guided you.
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"Non-tune"? You're NOT serious. This is a terrific song with terrific melody and lyrics which she knocked out of the park!
I agree, the song is clever, entertaining, and the waltz feeling is right for a hard-working waitress who embraces her job. I'm a big Rita Moreno fan (who isn't?) but she's just not quite right for this. It needs more of a classic Broadway belt voice and more variety in vocal choices. Also, this tempo is just too slow - it's nearly 30 seconds longer than the original cast recording, and that takes away the "go/go/go, no time to waste" waitress feeling. Here's the original recording with the delightful Lenora Nemetz (for musical theatre trivia folks - there's an ironic connect to the casting -- Lenora was understudy to Chita Rivera in CHICAGO and THE RINK on Broadway ... and of course Chita Rivera was the original Anita in West Side Story, and Rita Moreno did the role in the film), ruclips.net/video/uWIGBiDY8VE/видео.html
I had the privilege of performing in the orchestra of a 1988 production of Working. "It's an Art" was, and still is, my favorite song from the show.
The designation of this great number (and performance) as a "non-tune" says far more about the poster's perceptions than it does about Mr. Schwartz's talent.
It’s a shitty song
David N Agreed. A few of the lyrics are a bit much but musically, it's a real showstopper, a lost art.
Magnificient. Perfect Vocals and Acting. The best combination yet!!!
Pretty snarky title - a non-song? It's a great song, and Rita serves it well.
as a waiter, I love this song, it's my favorite from the musical. Rita Moreno performs it wonderfully, even _perfectly_ but it's a great number to begin with
THANK YOU for posting this....I saw this on television when I was a CHILD and it made a HUGE impression on me..........I LOVE IT that I can just go to RUclips and FIND IT!!...but ONLY because kind people like you decide to SHARE the video. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
I work at a University Chick-Fil-A, and depending on my mood, I find myself humming this, Millwork, or Delivery (which is the song I actually sang when I was in a production of this years ago)
this is just amazing. no other words can explain it. she acts it so well, and her voice is just ahh (:
oh I like this version of Dolores. My school's doing Working this spring and I'm thinking of auditioning for this part. Thanks for the inspiration!
What a talent Rita is! She does everything perfectly! If only more people in the world see life like Rita's character in this video does, life would be more happy and joyful.
My company just finished our production of WORKING. It's An Art was the craziest number in the show, there was parkour and flips. I guess it really is an art!
I saw this on PBS in the early 80's and it was 90 minutes long. How can I get the whole thing?
1) It's a great song and well-performed.
2) Why post a "non-tune"? Do you not enjoy it?
3) I never realized...the waitress is an alcoholic!
"I do get intoxicated..."
"I remember one day, as I do now and then, I had shakes...down I went."
I know a lot more about the restaurant business and alcoholism than I did 35 years ago when I first heard this song. It went right over my head at the time!
I just got cast in this role! I'm really psyched! I think Rita's subtlety is cool and effective but I'm hoping to be allowed to play it bigger and more theatrically. XD
Anyone else listens to this after a long shift at work?
Rest in peace partner
A true artist.
cute song Love Rita
It’s a great song and Moreno is wonderful as always! What ways this down is the total lack of choreography. When I staged it the gal danced all over the stage w her tray.
@earlgrey4show Nemetz was great. I have loved her for ages. She deserved to be a MAJOR star.
Agreed on Rita Moreno. Superb. I am confused by your opinion about the character. Are you suggesting that "putting on an act" in the face of poor working conditions will make life more joyful? For whom? Look again for Rita's dripping irony you might have missed. Studs, like Barbara Ehrenreich, marvels at how workers sanely cope with mistreatment. He certainly does not suggest that they should "know their place" in the social/economic order. The song is a call for reform, not for the status quo.
Once a guy at the grocery store called me “Milady” ❤️ Lmao I HATE Ma’am. 😒
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I love Lenora, the original :-P
If you listen, you can hear the Velcro when she takes plates off trays, not to take anything away from performance, it's a technical thing that I noticed as a server and actor
There was a lot more to Working when I say it on tv in the early 80's. Where is the rest?
This is a great song. What's your issue with it? It's one of the few really fun, memorable songs in this show.
I love this song! What DO you like on Broadway in the last 50 years that isn’t British?
Wtf lol
a fantastic performance of Schwartz' song from WORKiNG. non-tune? what the hell does that mean?
What an awful and insulting title. First, this is a great song. Second, limit your opinion to the description of the clip, not the title.
It’s a terrible song
chill
@@BennieDuck I'm very chill - just calling out a terrible opinion.
where can i see working online?
The glasses on those guests! Thank god that style isn't around anymore. There's my glasses than face.
I'm very sorry but if you ever find the version of this song done by BCTHS you actually will get 2 extra verses and blown away
It was fine until Rita spoilt the rhyming scheme of "pleasure" and "treasure" by saying "LEE-zure". Ugh.
I've played this role twice and never once noticed that those were intended to rhyme. Pretty sure I always said "lee-zure" 🤷🏻♀️
@@jenniesantelerkruse2050 Yep, they are supposed to rhyme. :) "leh-zure or rest"
@@jenniesantelerkruse2050 Oh yes, it has to rhyme, each time the character sings “It’s an art, it’s an art, to be a fine waitress” the pleasure, treasure, leisure line follows. There are other triple rhymes that work nicely with the ¾ time signature (waltz): “steak in, take-in, bacon” and “they like, tray like, ballet-like” and “glow, pro, Michaelangelo.” Whoever musically directed and/or directed your productions should have been on top of that and guided you.