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
