Tag Archives: Paul Simon

The Buena Vista Social Club

I would be delighted if someone with the wherewithal picked up The Buena Vista Social Club (currently running at the Atlantic) and brought it intact to Broadway. The show features a series of terrific musical numbers played by a large … Continue reading

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Sondheim

In 1966, ABC decided to try to change its image. It had a reputation for dumb shows with scantily-clad women and car chases. Someone at the network decided they were going to prove they could do quality, too. Thus was … Continue reading

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