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Lee Roy Reams and Wanda Richert in 42nd STREET (1980, Broadway)
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Күн бұрынIn honour of Lee Roy Reams' birthday (August 23):
The 42nd Street ballet performed live on television in 1980, with Wanda Richert as Peggy Sawyer, and Mr Reams as Billy Lawlor.
@jeffkoons001 Жыл бұрын
Lee Roy Reams, if you are reading this -- YOU KILLED IT!!!!!!
@AtheneNumphe 2 жыл бұрын
Who else is here because of HONY?
@Jjaaqquuee 2 жыл бұрын
🙋🏻♀️
@AuntieMamie Жыл бұрын
Mr Reams is the epitome of charisma, panache and talent. An understatement.
@alwaysblake148 2 жыл бұрын
No subsequent production ever matched the original. There was electricity throughout the show. Wanda Richert and Lee Roy Reams smolder and dance to perfection.
@stevenvoorhees3107 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I saw it at the Winter Garden on B'way in Jan. 1981. W/its orig. cast. The choreography in this climatic number is brilliant! You know its opening night in Aug. 1980 is probably the most famous (or infamous) in B'way history. At the curtain call, producer David Merrick came out on stage to announce Gower Champion had died that morning.
@geaj 4 жыл бұрын
This show WAS Broadway! Spectacular!
@fundifferent1 2 ай бұрын
amazing, amazing choreography!!!
@jimueljohnpay-an9304 9 ай бұрын
For those who don't know where it's held: It was held at the Minskoff Theatre in NYC to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Miss Universe Pageant (1981). Where Irene Saéz Conde of Venezuela won
@martinsorenson1055 Жыл бұрын
Good god, the chemistry between Reams and Richert is amazing - intense, seductive ; they elevate the already brilliant choreography into realms that can't possibly be reached.
@tynielsen 3 жыл бұрын
She was nominated for the Tony for Featured Actress in a Musical and I wish she won! She was spectacular.
@richardmayora1289 Жыл бұрын
She was robbed. And she should have been in the Best Actress Category, unlike Linda Ronstadt who had six lines and two songs. Reams also should have won. I forgot Hinton Battle's performance the second the curtain came down.
@patbulfin5459 Жыл бұрын
Marilyn cooper, who won, only had about 10 minutes in Woman of the year.
@beaellie9766 11 ай бұрын
@@patbulfin5459 Yeah but those 10 minutes were unforgettable and no one else could have done it.
@fundifferent1 2 ай бұрын
So was he!
@sheila8809 Жыл бұрын
Forever grateful to have shared the stage with Wanda Richert, flawless voice every performance - the original Peggy. Auditioning for Lee Roy is a cherished memory........The Originals..........❤
@kentgash7686 2 жыл бұрын
GOWER CHAMPION at his finest and inspired by BUSBY BERKELY! In Washington DC in tryouts this was ALL BLACK and WHITE, even more homage to the film and the only color was one pair of RED GLOVES... really terrific. And JERRY ORBACH... Others may be wonderful but this original was extraordinary and unforgettable!
@clemgolberger1407 4 жыл бұрын
No one better...ever!! XOXO, Clem
@moniquecostabanos3628 Жыл бұрын
Vu àLondres il ya 4 ans environ féerique MAGNIFIQUE.J 'ai ADORÉ
@chocolatesouljah 4 жыл бұрын
This is a gem! I could only watch a few minutes but I'll be back for more. I saw the alert and could resist. I don't think I've seen this much footage of Wanda Richert ever! And I am such a fan of Lee Roy Reams. ArGh!! 1971FolliesFan! U are da bestest!
@FolliesFan-yu8mf 4 жыл бұрын
Isn't he one of the best? I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. And thank you for such a wonderful compliment!
@chocolatesouljah 3 жыл бұрын
@@FolliesFan-yu8mf You're welcome. And I'm back for more!
@chocolatesouljah 2 жыл бұрын
@@FolliesFan-yu8mf And yes, Lee Roy Reams is such a rare and unique talent. Imagine my glee as a San Francisco Bay Area local, when I opened up my Broadway tour program of "The Producers" and Mr. Reams played Roger de Bris/Der Fuhrer. What a knockout!
@beaellie9766 11 ай бұрын
There's a video on here of Wanda during tech for A Chorus Line as Cassie....exceptional.
@chocolatesouljah 11 ай бұрын
@@beaellie9766 oh my! I will look that up right now!
@george-nm9ol 4 жыл бұрын
I can't tell what theatre it's in, but great clip! I've always loved this dance from the show and the way it builds to the climax you can't do anything but burst into applause. Thanks for posting. Love your videos ♥️
@FolliesFan-yu8mf 4 жыл бұрын
You're right, I always find the end hauntingly hypnotic. Thank !
@kallen868 2 жыл бұрын
Got to see this on a college tour to see the broadcast museum...and the SNL studios in rehearsal!
@Jonathanbroder 3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the person who posted this knew that they did it on the eve of the 40th anniversary of the opening of 42nd Street at the Winter Garden Theatre in NYC. It opened August 25, 1980. I've been a huge fan ever since then.
@JorgeAl 2 жыл бұрын
This is iconic! 👏👏👏
@brianobrien7983 2 жыл бұрын
8 performances a week!!!
@francisalanbeattie4458 Жыл бұрын
Smooth/stylish
@beaellie9766 11 ай бұрын
Wanda was very good but I have to give a shout out to Lisa Brown, her replacement. Lisa had a naivete and small town girl ("Allentown") quality that made her more endearing than Wanda. Both were excellent and the show, overall, was spectacular. Even the tour was incredible.
@stagedoorJohnny99 3 жыл бұрын
Was that Bob Barker doing the intro??
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