"Putting on the Ritz" mp3

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Here's an mp3 of the "Puttin' on the Ritz" number from the Young Frankenstein musical, presumably recorded in Seattle. At first it sounds exactly like the the same bit 1974 Mel Brooks film, then it expands all to hell. I don't mean in a bad way -- I mean extensively.

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Posted by Jeffrey Wells on August 30, 2007 at 2:47 PM

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The Winchester says ...

I saw this two weeks ago up in Seattle. It was pretty good. Not as good as Producers or Spamelot, but still very funny. The numbers aren't nearly as memorable (this song being one of the few exceptions). It felt a little like the actors were trying to hold on to the presence of the actors who played the roles in the movie, with the exception of Roger Bart in the Gene Wilder role. Still, not a bad time in the least. And the set design is pretty terrific.

Where is this picture from?

Posted by The Winchester at August 30, 2007 4:07 PM

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Joe B. says ...

Yeah, you might want to disclaim that it's NOT a picture from the Brooks show.

Posted by Joe B. at August 30, 2007 4:14 PM

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Vince says ...

Saw this during the tryout also. A good night out - especially at the Seattle, and not Broadway, ticket prices. "Puttin' on the Ritz" is easily the show's high point.

Posted by Vince at August 30, 2007 4:14 PM

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jeffmcm says ...

I just have to say that thank god this isn't the fourth piece in a row about a Broadway show or a musical from a blogger who insists that he doesn't have a particular fondness for musicals.

Posted by jeffmcm at August 30, 2007 7:22 PM

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