Tschaikowsky (and Other Russians)

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Event Tschaikowsky (and Other Russians)
Venue Dunstan Playhouse (2001-), Adelaide, SA
Umbrella Event Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2003
First Date 18 June 2003
Last Date 19 June 2003
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Written by Kurt Weill and Ira Gershwin in 1941, and first performed by unknown chorus boy ,Danny Kaye in the Broadway musical Lady in the Dark,Tschaikowsky (and other Russians) is the ultimate celebrity challenge.This rhyming tounge twister consisting of 49 unpronounceable Russian composers,forms the basis for a master piece of stylish music and storytelling for intelligent cabaret goers.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Cabaret
Subjects Historical
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Kurt Weill Composer
Ira Gershwin Lyricist
Mark Nadler Musician
Mark Nadler Vocalist
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 23079
Dataset AusStage