Boobs! The Musical: The World According to Ruth Wallis[1] is a musical revue with lyrics and music by 1950s and 1960s star Ruth Wallis.[2] Using 23 of Wallis' songs combined with comedy skits, Boobs! also told the story of Ruth Wallis' international career and struggles in performing her naughty songs. Boobs! The Musical opened at the Triad Theater in New York City on May 19, 2003 to critical praise and eventually transferred to Dillon's Reprise Room; by closing date it had played nearly 300 performances. It had subsequent long runs in New Orleans (2004) and Wichita (2005). Lawrence Leritz was producer and choreographer, Donna Drake, director. Also notable were the costumes by J. Kevin Draves and Robert Pease, and the set by Eric Harriz. Book by Steve Mackes and Michael Whaley. Boobs! The Musical won the 2005 New Orlean's Big Easy Award & Ambie Award and Lawrence Leritz was nominated for the 2004 Mac Awards for Best Musical Revue.
Boobs! first had a workshop at The Pulse Ensemble Theatre on the Off Broadway 42nd Street Theatre Row in Dec. 2000. Various notable cast members from the three New York productions included J. Robert Spencer, Jenny-Lynn Suckling, Robert Hunt, Kristy Cates, Clyde Alves, Alena Watters, Brad Bradley, and the New York theatre debut of Gennifer Flowers.
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Notes
- ^ Willis,John: (2002-2003) Theatre World, Volume 59, page 106
- ^ Fox, Margalit (January 3, 2008). "Ruth Wallis, Singer-Writer of Risqué Songs, Dies at 87", The New York Times.
Musical Numbers Include
- Boobs!
- The Dinghy Song
- Man Of My Own
- All The Clowns
- Pizza Every Night
- Johnny's Yo Yo
- Ugly Man With Money
- I Know
- Love Is For The Birds
- Drill 'Em All
- Always Be A Bride
Awards and Nominations
- 2004 Mac Awards Best Musical Revue (Lawrence Leritz, nominee)
- 2005 Big Easy Awards Best Musical (Lawrence Leritz, All Kinds of Theatre, nominees)
- 2005 Big Easy Awards Best Costumes (Winner)
- 2005 Big Easy Awards Best Musical Director (Harry Mayronne, nominee)
- 2005 Big Easy Awards Best Director (Carl Walker, nominee)
- 2005 Ambie Awards Best Ensemble Cast (Winners: Becky Allen, Maureen Brennan, Bob Edes, Jr., Ann Mahoney, Robert Thomas, Chris Wecklein)
- 2006 Teall Awards Best Musical (Lawrence Leritz, Cabaret Oldtown, nominees)
- 2006 Teall Awards Best Choreography (nominee)
References
- Jones, Kenneth (July 30, 2003). "Boobs! The Musical Bustin' Out All Over; Cast Album, Regional Runs Expected", Playbill.
- Simon, John (August 11, 2003). "Edge – Boobs! – Judy Speaks", New York Magazine.
- Gates, Anita (May 29, 2003). "THEATER REVIEW; She Doesn't Need Her Vocal Chords to Sing , The New York Times.
- Jones, Kenneth (Dec. 19, 2003) "Boobs! The Musical Busts Its Way Into NYC Theatre District Dec. 19; Clyde Alves Joins Cast" http://www.playbill.com/news/article/83375.html Playbill
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