HARRY TOUKARIAN A shy, intense, oddly handsome artist. I had great fun choreographing for those two wonderful tap dancers, even in that challenging small space. Flora, The Red Menace. I distinctly remember them sitting in theater seats during rehearsals watching Veanne Cox sing and beautifully act A Quiet Thing. Give me a hallelujah and get up and shout. However, the early 1970s brought many triumphs to Kander and Ebb, with the motion picture of Cabaret as well as the acclaimed television special, Liza with a Z (1972) written and produced by Ebb, directed by Fosse and starring Minnelli. Receiving promising out-of-town reviews in New Haven and Boston, the show was recorded two days before its Broadway opening. Liza Minnelli won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, the youngest person to have done so at age 19. Ebb's final show to open on Broadway was Steel Pier (1997), but two other Kander and Ebb projects, The Visit and The Skin of Our Teeth/Over and Over, had regional theater productions after that. She falls in love with Harry Toukarian, another struggling designer, who attempts to convert Flora to his communist ideals. at the store, Flora and Harry find they are falling in love. Sing Happy. David Pogue was our musical director and wonderful accompanist. The rest of the supporting cast took on the challenge of playing multiple characters throughout the course of the show. This series consists of oversized awards, one poster and one album cover. on the line and refuses to look of the world in the black and white on Harry, tells everyone that her week has been unexciting. Review: The nihilism of nostalgia in So Much (For) Stardust, Aggies lose back-and-forth game against the Titans, International study on Duchenne muscular dystrophy allows for future research opportunities. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. With a new, updated book that presents a romance of charming simplicity set amidst the American communist agitation during the Depression of the 1930's, this spirited musical asks: Is Flora a red menace or just that good ol' Broadway standby a girl in love? determination comes, however, when she realizes she has sent Willy to He becomes angry, pointing out that First LP release: June 1, 1965. few crates, some wooden chairs, a trunk of old clothes and an upright Despite the nearly impossible demands of the party and the deadlines Veanne Cox played the optimistic Flora, a young artist determined to make it in New York City as a fashion designer. It was staged like a Federal Theater project with 9 actors playing 25 roles. Visit www.OnGuardOnline.gov for social networking safety tips for parents and youth. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Sometimes, the talented Eddie Korbich, playing an out of work clarinetist, would join in with David Pogues piano arrangements and add to the musical montages. As an up- and-coming fashion designer in the 1930s, Flora leads an artists' cooperative of bohemian artists struggling to find work during the Great Depression. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more. 2021, ASUCD. IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) archive is the official database for Broadway theatre information. The cast played the size to their advantage, often weaving in and out of the rows during musical numbers or having the characters pass out plot-related flyers. the line. This was the first collaboration between Kander and Ebb, who later wrote Broadway and . Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application. leaves. Another notable feature of this collection is the script series, which documents many of Ebb's shows through several drafts of extensive revisions. On the day of the rally Flora finds Charlotte has changed the simple up the pieces and start again. Scripts and rental materials are not included in this estimate. Photographer. Im most excited for the students to relish in what they have created, Cooper said before the performance. Mr. Weiss and Elsa are not The original 1965 production starred Liza Minnelli in the title role in her Broadway debut, for which she won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. - an act which would immediately expel her from the party - Flora gives For the season finale of the Reprise series, artistic director Jason Alexander's choice of "Flora the Red Menace" makes sense . Scott Ellis, who was playing my love interest in the show, had been in Kander and EbbsThe Rinkon Broadway starring Liza Minnelli and Chita Rivera. If you put a different hat on, youre a completely different human being.. "Flora the Red Menace" is the rarely revived musical that John Kander and Fred Ebb wrote immediately before breaking through with "Cabaret" in the mid-1960s, so hard-core musical theater. in the list of names of people interested in forming a union. studio and counters his plea of poverty by telling him to pay her in apples. The cost and license availability quoted are estimates only and may differ when you apply for a license. The perfect department store executive. Flora the Red Menace was the duo's first show together in 1965 and also marked a 19-year-old Liza Minnelli's Broadway debut; it only played 87 performances but earned Minnelli a Tony. Flora, the Red Menace", Amazon.com: Flora The Red Menace: The Original Broadway Cast Recording (1965): Music: John Kander,Fred Ebb, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Flora_the_Red_Menace&oldid=1145224083, Articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, "Reprise! left alone in the studio, momentarily defeated, but determined to pick Charlotte goes Later, when they are alone, he surprises her by pulling out an application to join the Communist Party; he convinces her to Sign Here. Rising to the occasion, Flora promises to collect names He was able to move the story along without distracting from the other characters, a true testament to Lavaronis thoughtful performance. Alvin Theatre - Broadway - May 11, 1965 (87 perfs) Revised version Book by David Thompson: Vineyard Theatre - Off-Broadway - December 6, 1987 Story ACT ONE Lester Atwell. The Liza Minnelli vehicle, The Act (1977), which remains Martin Scorcese's only Broadway credit, was Kander and Ebb's next show. Flora the Red Menace full plot summary including detailed synopsis and summaries for each scene. returns to the studio, she finds she has a job interview with Mr. Stanley, Fred Ebb shortened it he started calling me Stro, then Kander, then Scott, then Tommy. Flora, the Red Menace (1965), the story of a department store worker whose boyfriend convinces her to join the Communist Party, marked the Broadway debut of Kander and Ebb as well as Liza Minnelli, who was cast in the lead through the songwriters persistent lobbying, as the title character in Flora, the Red Menace, the first musical by the songwriting team of John Kander and Fred Ebb. Flora Mezaros lost her job during the Great Depression, and now is looking for at least any job that would bring her minimum USD 15 per week. About Results-driven individual with theater experience in the collegiate and private sectors while pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Theater Arts with a concentration in Stage Management and. And we were off, creating a new version of this musical Scott directing, me choreographing, and Tommy writing. ("The Kid Herself"). Flora The Red Menace Review - Broadway musical Flora The Red Menace Flora The Red Menace review Despite the fact that Liza Minnelli won in 1965 a record Tony award (as the youngest actress or actor, who received this on Broadway in 19 years), the musical was closed pretty soon. Not Every Day of The Week - Flora, The Red Menace. that Harry shall speak. Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy Veanne Cox and Peter Frechette in "It's Not Every Day of the Week". The story follows a group of artists trying to make a name for themselves while struggling with the effects of the Great Depression. Maybe it's the strange new atmosphere. It takes place in New York City in 1935 at the height of the Great Depression. Document Information click to expand document information. Though Minnelli introduced the song in that film, a later recording by Frank Sinatra launched its tremendous popularity, which culminated in 1985, when the Mayor proclaimed it the Official Song of the City of New York. She is dry, droll -- the quintessential comic villian.WILLY Very boyish, spirited. crossing a picket-line is an act of disloyalty and tells Flora she optimism that defies the economic forecast. They wrote backstories for their characters and perfected different accents and dialects in order to increase the authenticity of the production. Like Cabaret and Chicago, it features a headstrong heroine and has a strong dose of political content. For the first time I realized what made a really good artistic director. Cooper also chose Flora because of the relatable content of the plot and script. There are also scripts for specialty acts written by Ebb for such performers as Liza Minnelli, Shirley MacLaine, Frank Sinatra and Mikhail Baryshnikov. Hal Prince, Liza Minelli, Chita Rivera, plus many more theater luminaries. Division. Cooper, who has acted as an Artist-in-Residence before, had an idea in mind of where she wanted to take the theater department when she became a professor. Here are some tips for talking to your professors, Yolo Arts fosters community enrichment and connections through art and educational programming, Meet the animals at the Yolo County Animal Shelter. Sporting a bright red wig and a pinstripe suit, Brubaker became the perfect antagonistic caricature. 4f, 5m, Book by David ThompsonMusic by John KanderLyrics by Fred Ebb, Original Book by George Abbott and Robert Russell. Request an in-person research appointment. American Communist agitation during the Great Depression of the Processed by Diana Bertolini; Machine-readable finding aid created by Diana Bertolini. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Flora realizes that Charlotte is the culprit, but she admits to membership in the Party and is summarily fired. With composer John Kander, Ebb wrote scores for many acclaimed successful musicals. Flora tells Harry They cannot be used to hold auditions, produce the show without a license, or find sheet music for a separate performance. A photo collage featuring the cast from Flora the Red Menace. The original Broadway cast recording was released by RCA Victor Broadway in May 1965; a CD was released March 10, 1992. Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application. In spite of the fact that much excitement was generated around its budding young star, seen off-Broadway shortly before in a revival of Best Foot Forward, and that it was Mr. Abbotts 105th production, the musical lasted only for 87 performances. By Kander and Ebb. 4f, 5m, Book by David ThompsonMusic by John KanderLyrics by Fred Ebb, Original Book by George Abbott and Robert Russell. He has a romantic vision of how to make society perfect.CHARLOTTE A bit of a misfit, a party zealot, she is determined to spread Communism singlehandedly. Harry enters and tells Fred Ebb (19332004) was an award-winning lyricist, librettist and director who frequently and successfully collaborated with composer John Kander. spots an intense, oddly handsome young artist who speaks with a slight Scripts and rental materials are not included in this estimate. However, the New York critics were not enthusiastic, and when it closed it had lost almost all of its $400,000 investment. / Hoping to find a job which pays at least $15 a week, she is hired by the head of a large department store at $30. The cost and license availability quoted are estimates only and may differ when you apply for a license. Once inside Mr. Stanleys office, Flora pleads her case After she rushes off, we hear The Lady (Dortha Duckworth), one of her friends who rents space in Floras studio, and Cowboy Bronco Smallwood (James Cresson) rehearsing for the Major Bowes Amateur Hour with their rendition of Palomino Pal. Flora, The Red Menace May 11, 1965 Jul 24, 1965 . FLORA MESZAROS A young fashion illustrator, full of hope, optimism, and a desire to take over the world. The score is consistently winning and often quite funny. WQXR Radio, Covers familiar territory with a refreshing lightness of touch. New York Magazine, Opening/Graduation Song CompanyThe Kid Herself Flora and ArtistsAll I Need Is One Good Break ArtistsIts Not Every Day of the Week Flora and HarrySign Here HarryA Quiet Thing FloraThe Flame Charlotte and CommunistsIts Not Every Day of the Week (Reprise) Flora and HarryDear Love Flora and Company, Keepin It Hot Kenny and MaggieExpress Yourself CharlotteWhere Did Everybody Go? Harry, Flora and CharlotteYou Are You Mr. Weiss, Elsa and FloraThe Joke Harry and CompanyA Quiet Thing (Reprise) WillySing Happy Flora. Concord offers a full suite of resources to help you put on the show of a lifetime! Designed by Creative Media. He explains that someone called and said that someone else had planted the Daily Workers in her locker. Short on money, but long on Maggie came to New York from Oklahoma following a dust storm. Then we meet Flora Meszaros (Liza Minnelli) who, as valedictorian of the class graduating from New York Citys High School of Commercial Art, leads her classmates in an optimistic march Unafraid. And they loved that their show was getting a second chance. That is one of the many reasons the directional team chose "Flora and the Red Menace" for the students to perform. One project, Curtains, that Kander, Ebb and librettist Peter Stone worked on for 20 years, was produced after Ebb and Stone's deaths in 2006 at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. Left alone in the studio, Flora decides to surprise Harry at his I watched them both gazing at Veanne as their eyes filled with tears. Their next piece, 70, Girls, 70 (1971) was an offbeat musical comedy that did not fare as well. Type of Resource. She falls in love with Harry, a fellow artist, whom she later discovers is a communist. Some weeks later, Flora, now deeply in love with Harry, invites him to her studio and introduces him to her unique assortment of friends. Take a look below at how you can enhance your show! Commentary: Why do many K-dramas have such similar storylines? Perusals should be used to get acquainted with the music and script. Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, "The Theater: 'Flora, the Red Menace'; Spoof of Communists in U.S. Begins Run", "An Outstanding Ensemble Performs 'Flora, the Red Menace'", "Espinosa and Felciano to Star in Reprise! Knowing there is no way to turn in her artwork without crossing the picket-line 1930s, asks: Is Flora a red menace or just a girl in love? Kander & Ebb's first Broadway musical, set amidst the [7], The 1987 off-Broadway cast recording is also available on CD.[8]. As Flora reads her letter of dismissal, we see For permission to publish, contact the Chief, Music Division. What if we took the story this way? What if we took the story that way? It was a master class in how to create a show. Newly graduated and top of her class, headstrong wannabe fashion designer Flora Meszaros is ready to take on the world. Also represented are several projects Ebb was working on until his death, such as The Skin of Our Teeth, The Visit and Curtains . Music and Lyrics by John Kander and Frank Ebb Book by David Thompson Direction by Scott Ellis Choreography by Susan Stroman Set Design by Michael Hotopp Costume Design by Lindsay W. Davis Lighting Design by Phil Monat Sound Design by Phil Lee Musical Direction by David Pogue, Vineyard Theatre Premiere:December 6, 1987 Photo Credit: Carol RoseggFull Credits: About The Artists. In the early 1960s Ebb's publisher, Tommy Valando introduced him to John Kander, a young composer from Missouri. Ebb's work for the theatre included Flora, The Red Menace; Cabaret; The Happy Time; Zorba; 70, Girls, 70; Chicago; The Act; Woma John Kander is a Tony, Emmy and Grammy-winning composer, a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors Award, and a member of the American Theatre Hall of Fame. The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd May 16, 1965 Dec 04, 1965 . A member of an artists co-operative of dancers, musicians and designers, this plucky young woman is determined to find work during the Great Depression of the 1930's. 2023 Sony Music Entertainment. The show was a delight from start to finish. The Fred Ebb papers are arranged in eight series: This series consists of Ebb's scrapbooks, which contain playbills and programs for Broadway, regional and international productions of Ebb shows, photographs, correspondence, press coverage, such as newspaper clippings, reviews, interviews, ticket stubs and various souvenirs of the shows. New York, NY, Stage Manager at The Democracy Project Friedman-Abeles (Firm) More Details Cite This Item Image ID 58159029. He shambles off to his apartment mumbling to himself. Although it compromises her job in an organization which does not recognize the new unions, she seeks to hold down both job and relationship. I had met Kander and Ebb briefly on the tour, but Scott knew them quite well. the clarinet. This estimator is only for non-equity/amateur productions. In the honky tonk world of marathon dancing in Atlantic City in 1933, a captivating assortment of depression era souls eager to dance their way into fame and prizes gather on the Steel Pier. Kander & Ebb's first Broadway musical, set amidst the On September 14, the lights of Broadway were dimmed in his honor. The first Broadway musical by the new team of Kander and Ebb, introduced them to two other collaborators who would work with them several times through the next forty years and largely shape the public's image of their work. Flora the Red Menaceis based on the novelLove is Just Around The CornerbyLester Atwell. But I don't hear the drums. The show ran for only 87 performances, but Minnellis performance won her a Tony Award for best actress in a musical, and she remained the youngest winner of, on an Off-Broadway revival of Flora, the Red Menace. Floral returns to the studio just as the artists are leaving to celebrate A songwriter who plays the clarinet, Willy, in a sense, serves as the narrator of the play.ELSA Extremely practical, pulled together, she has aspirations to be a fashion designer and has yet to get up the nerve to get her sketches around town.MR. Flora the Red Menace is told as though in a presentation by the Federal Theatre Project, part of the WPA established by President Roosevelt. The musical was revived at the off-Broadway Vineyard Theatre in December 1987 with a new book by David Thompson. Flora the Red Menace is a musical with a book by George Abbott and Robert Russell, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. He tosses aside his prepared remarks, speaks from the heart Keep it a happy song. The bleak outlook doesn't daunt Flora Meszaros, a young fashion 6th Floor Flora, The Red Menace premiered on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre on May 11, 1965. Cooper, now a UC Davis professor of theater and dance, has worked as a performer, choreographer and director in several Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Judy Garland and Mark Herron [center] at opening night for the stage production Flora, the Red Menace. Even though it compromises her job in an organisation which does not recognise the new unions she seeks to hold down both job and relationship. Unannounced, Charlotte storms At Garrett and Mellicks, Flora faces Mr. Stanleys boss, Mr. Rearson, who has found copies of the Daily Worker in her locker. 0 ratings 0% found this document useful (0 votes) 520 views. Directed by George Abbott, the production starred Liza Minnelli in her Broadway debut, and featured James Cresson, Cathryn Damon, Bob Dishy, Dortha Duckworth and Mary Louise Wilson. The choreography was filled with intense chair slamming and frenzied fist pumping.. in his apartment by speaking with marbles in his mouth, a technique the This revival also inspired the Academy Award-winning hit motion picture adaptation of the show in 2002. Permalink. The coffee date conversation starts about Flora's previous employer, who paid her through the barter system and she ended up having to dig cemetery plots. 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