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Additional authors

1. Saroyan, William, 1908-1981.
2. Dumaresq, William
3. Blake, Josh, 1975-
4. Koloc, Bonnie
5. Geoffreys, Stephen
6. Mastrantonio, Mary Elizabeth
7. Smith, Rex
8. Connell, Gordon
9. Byrd, Debra
10. Peyton, Caroline
11. Merediz, Olga
12. Kolinski, Joseph, 1953-
13. Kehr, Donnie
14. Galloway, Leata
15. León, Tania

Description

1. 2 sound discs (1 hr., 59 min., 2 sec.) : digital; 4 3/4 in.

Uniform title

1. Human comedy

Alternative title

1. Human comedy

Subject

1. Saroyan, William, 1908-1981 > Adaptations
2. Operas
3. Musicals

Genre/Form

1. Original cast recordings.

Contents

1. Opening (instrumental) -- In a little town -- Ulysses reaches the crossing -- Hi ya kid -- The black man waved -- He didn't think -- Hi ya kid -- Home for him -- Homer, Homer -- We're a little family -- Bicycle ride -- The Assyrians -- Noses -- Fourteen words collect -- Can you sing? -- Carry a tune -- Happy birthday -- What do I sing? -- Anniversary song -- I think the kid will do -- Beautiful music -- Here, boy! -- Coconut cream pie -- When I am lost -- I let him kiss me once -- Mama -- Daddy will not come -- Death is not an easy thing -- The birds in the sky -- Mama -- Remember always to give -- Long past sunset -- In our little town -- Don't tell me -- Train -- You want to go to Corbett's -- The fourth telegram -- Give me the money -- You coming here now -- Remember always to give (reprise) -- Everything is changed -- The world is full of lonliness -- Hi ya kid (reprise) -- Entre'acte -- How I love -- Come on Toby -- Everlasting -- Wherever did you learn to sing? -- An orphan I am -- I'll tell you -- I think about -- Mary Arena -- It doesn't seem right -- I wish I were a man -- Marcus, my friend -- My father's name -- My sister Bess -- Meanwhile -- Bear trap -- This is Ulysses -- Hello, darling -- I've known a lot of guys -- Now, darling -- Diana -- I see you've got a letter -- Dear brother Homer -- As the poet said -- The birds -- I've known a lot of guys (reprise) -- Bicycle ride -- Slowly the reality -- Death is not an easy thing (reprise) -- Nightmare -- The world is full of lonliness (reprise) -- Mister Grogan, wake up! -- Don't feel bad, Homer -- I don't know who to hate -- Your brother -- Long past sunset -- Home -- Somewhere, someone -- Quieten down -- I'll always love you -- The passing of the train -- Hi ya kid! -- Uncles and aunts/Finale.

Call number

1. *LDC 19653 (F)

Note

1. Title from container.
2. Additional title information from container notes.
3. Based on the book by William Saroyen [i.e. Saroyan], written in 1942.
4. Ed. recorded: [New York, NY] : MacDermot Music.
5. Compact discs.
6. Notes including synopsis ([6] p.) inserted in container.

Event (note)

1. Recorded April 16, 1984, at the Public Theater, New York City; (information from phone call to Kilmarnock Records).

Author

1. MacDermot, Galt.

Title

1. The human comedy [sound recording] : original Broadway cast recording / lyrics by Bill Dumaresq ; music [and orchestration] by Galt MacDermot, [music director].

Imprint

1. [New York, NY] : Kilmarnock Records, [1997].

Performer

1. Josh Blake (Ulysses Macauley) ; Bonnie Koloc (Mrs. Kate Macauley) ; Stephen Geoffreys (Homer Macauley) ; Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (Bess Macauley) ; Rex Smith (Spangler) ; Gordon Connell (Mr. Grogan) ; Debra Byrd (Beautiful Music) ; Caroline Peyton (Mary Arena) ; Olga Merediz (Mexican woman) ; Joseph Kolinski (Toby George) ; Don Kehr (Marcus Macauley) ; Leata Galloway (Diana Steed) ; supporting cast and musicians ; Tania Leon, conductor.

Event

1. Recorded April 16, 1984, at the Public Theater, New York City; (information from phone call to Kilmarnock Records).

Connect to:

1. Request Access to Music & Recorded Sound Division Special Collections material

Added author

1. Saroyan, William, 1908-1981. Human comedy.
2. Dumaresq, William, librettist.
3. Blake, Josh, 1975- singer.
4. Koloc, Bonnie, singer.
5. Geoffreys, Stephen, singer.
6. Mastrantonio, Mary Elizabeth, singer.
7. Smith, Rex, singer.
8. Connell, Gordon, singer.
9. Byrd, Debra, singer.
10. Peyton, Caroline, singer.
11. Merediz, Olga, singer.
12. Kolinski, Joseph, 1953- singer.
13. Kehr, Donnie, singer.
14. Galloway, Leata, singer.
15. León, Tania, conductor.

Other standard identifier

1. 635988970221

Publisher no.

1. Kilmarnock Records KIL 9702

Research call number

1. *LDC 19653 (F) Notes on file.