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...serious story," Abbott says. "The fashion of musical comedy has changed so much . . . you can't get away with the spring tra la routines wedged in between unrelated dialogue. The current term is 'integrated' musical comedy." An equally serious show about New York's Mayor La Guardia, "Fiorello," won Abbott a Pulitzer Prize this spring...
...deaf-mute Helen Keller as a child and her teacher, Annie Sullivan; The Best Man, though superficial in characterization, provides a vivid theatrical look at campaigning politicians. Three musicals remain spicy and satisfying: West Side Story, Leonard Bernstein's brassy, big-city, 20th century Romeo and Juliet; Fiorello!, the nostalgic story of New York City's Little Flower; and Bye Bye Birdie, an enjoyable spoof of the rock-'n'-roll craze...
...wide and an inch deep, but nonetheless offers swift, glib and enjoyable theatrical journalism about campaigning politicians in action. Three musicals stand out: the good-as-ever revival of West Side Story, with many of the original cast; the light, reminiscent story of New York's greatest mayor, Fiorello!; and a winsome Broadway analysis of Elvis Presley called Bye Bye Birdie...
...Broadway billboards, but the new shows are still weeks away. Until they arrive, last season's survivors will have to serve. Among the best are Bye Bye Birdie, which takes some of the curl out of a rock-'n'-roll idol's pompadour; Fiorello!, a sunny salute to New York City's late Mayor La Guardia; and West Side Story, Romeo and Juliet in jazz time. Among the straight dramas still pulling customers from the hot pavements are Toys in the Attic, in which Lillian Hellman pits poor Jason
Dallas, State Fair Musicals: The touring caucus of Fiorello...