EPISODE · Dec 5, 2021 · 40 MIN
"Songs for Nobodies" is a Show for Everybody!
from Saint Louis In Tune · host Arnold Stricker
Vocalist Debby Lennon and Director Pam Hunt are back together for an encore production of Joanna Murray-Smith's "Songs for Nobodies." This one-woman powerhouse performance weaves the music of legendary divas Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf, and Maria Callas throughout a mosaic of stories told by the everyday women who had unexpected life-changing encounters with these musical icons. The show is a Max and Louie production.[01:00] BackgroundDebby Lennon[03:06] About "Songs for Nobodies"[05:13] Storytelling, singing, and melting into 10 roles[08:15] Special considerations when you are the only one on stage (besides the musicians)?[12:00] Why this works for Debby Lennon[14:45] Learning the styles of Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf, and Maria Callas[18:50] Covid safety protocols for the performance[20:37] Debby Lennon singing, "I'm All Smiles"[24:04] BackgroundPam Hunt[26:23] An encore production-more details of the show[29:42] From choreographer to director[31:24] Learning lessons from some leading ladies and men[32:59] Differences the second time around[34:15] Advice to budding stars[38:27] League of Professional Theatre WomenThis is Season 4! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com#music #theatre #stlouis #maxandlouie #max&louie #pamhunt #debbylennon #thegrandel #nightclub #cabaret #judygarland #patsycline #billieholiday #edithpiaf #mariacallas #choreography #choreographer #director
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