In parody-tribute to the new romantic comedy movie FLY ME TO THE MOON's trailer being out - It feels like a good reason to re-boot my "rom-com-ish" Sinatra parody video FLY ME IN THE NUDE. (The parody is pretty G-rated though; the subject is those airline security scanners.)
Monday, April 8, 2024
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Getting materials together to try to promote these as a cabaret-style show - a snapshot of where we were March 2020 to March 2021
Because although laughing and singing don't make a problem go away, they can help your outlook
And put you in frame of mind to deal with reality more clearly.
AIMING TO DO THESE AS A CABARET-VENUE SHOW -
Here are the video versions to give a feel for the material. (This show could also be done as an audience sing-along for the parodies while showing the videos.)
Following the year from March 2020 (when theater closed) to March 2021, when there was finally real hope of theater returning (sparked by the Delacorte announcing its summer schedule).
Socially distant AIR-KISS ME KATE
"Always Some for You When We Need to Ration"
Parody of "Always True to You In My Fashion"
Parody lyric by Fred Landau
Feat Emily (MJ) McAleesejergins
MY FAR LADY - "I've Sewn a Costume for Your Face"
Parody of "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face"
feat. Sheree Sano
Parody lyric by Fred Landau
"Elbow Connection"
"Rainbow Connection" parody
Feat KJ McAleesejergins
Parody lyric by Fred Landau
"Whenever I See You Touch Your Face"
Parody of "Your Smiling Face'
Feat. KJ McAleesejergins
Parody lyric by Fred Landau
"Together" medley - Imagining playing two great roles in socially distant versions - parodying Joanne in Company and Madame Rose in Gypsy
Parodies of "The Little Things You Do Together" and "Together Wherever We Go"
Parody lyric by Fred Landau
Feat Emily (MJ) McAleesejergins
"Gonna Take a Lotta Gloves"
"Lotta Love" parody
Parody lyric by Fred Landau
Feat Emily (MJ) and KJ McAleesejergins
HAVE YOURSELF A VERY DISTANT CHRISTMAS -
Parody of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
Parody lyric by Fred Landau
Feat Sheree Sano
"Make 'Em Masks"
"Make 'Em Laugh" parody
Parody Lyric by Fred Landau
Performed by Emily (MJ) McAleesejergins
Hopeful future:
An original (non-parody) song -
Music and lyric by Fred Landau
WITH MY FRIEND KILLING TIME - Doesn't 6 feet apart beat 6 feet under?
MASK UP FOR SHAKESPEARE - March 2021 as Shakespeare in the Park was the first major NYC venue to announce resuming performances
https://youtu.be/blbyKSx2Uu8
Parody lyric by Fred Landau
Feat. Sheree Sano
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Parody-tribute recalling Emma Stone's starring on Broadway in "Cabaret" in 2014
Parody-tribute honoring Emma Stone winning the Oscar earlier this week
Recalling Emma Stone's starring on Broadway in "Cabaret" in 2014
"Go Tell Emma" (parody-tribute for "Don't Tell Mama"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmV2qmS_-5Q
Parody lyric Fred Landau, Vocal Sheree Sano
Thursday, February 29, 2024
With the legendary "Forbidden Broadway" becoming a Broadway show, seemed time for this try at a spoof of "Forbidden Broadway"
Since "Forbidden Broadway" is moving to Broadway, it felt like it was time to dust off this loving, respectful spoof of "Forbidden Broadway" - "Rainbow High" parody - As-if Patti LuPone visits "Forbidden Broadway" trying to avoid seeing Gerard - but loves the show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NHwKWrvqlkTuesday, February 13, 2024
Floating one last theater love song before Valentine's Day
Posting one last love song before Valentine's Day - This was more of a uptempo charm/dance tune, and was from the time when the YouTubes were starting to move upward a bit for me (this one reached 44,000 views).
"Right Nearby"
Music and lyrics by Fred Landau,
And many thanks to Janie Smulyan for the vocal
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
For Valentine’s Day: this blog's tradition, original non-parody theater love songs
For Valentine’s Day: this blog's tradition, original non-parody theater love songs
If you're looking for love songs to play or perform for Valentine's Day -
“Is It Mushy to Say I Love You” which somehow passed 73,000 views. not viral, but I'm so glad so many people gave it a listen!
Music: Fred Landau, Lyrics: Hunter Prillaman
"Brooklyn Boy"
Music and lyrics by Fred Landau
"I Look Into Those Eyes"
Music and lyrics by Fred Landau
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
This blog's traditional way of celebrating Edith Piaf's birthday Dec. 19 - LA VIE EN ROSE parody
This blog's traditional way of celebrating Edith Piaf's birthday Dec. 19 -
LA VIE EN ROSE parody by Fred Landau
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5Z6iz4jPsw
Thank you to the wonderful Jan Horvath for the vocal here.
The U.S. Post Office Piaf Forever stamp was 2012, and even then we were worried about how snail-like "snail mail" was. (The snail makes a guest appearance at 0:30 and this is believed to be the post office snail's only appearance in a La Môme parody video.)
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