Episode 89: Jerry Herman: Poet of the Showtune, Part Two

For a special, two-part show, Jamie and Rob take an in-depth look
at the life, work, and legacy of Broadway composer and lyricist
Jerry Herman—“the poet of the showtune”. They chat with
performers Joel Grey, Florence Lacey, Lee Roy Reams, and Alix
Korey, music director Andy Einhorn, producer Barry Brown, and
actress and cabaret star Molly Pope. Part two focuses on his
lesser known shows, “Milk and Honey”, “Dear World”, and “Mack and
Mabel”, and his ultimate comeback hit: “La Cage aux
Folles”. Tune in to discover why there really is no tune like
a showtune! This week’s music: “Overture”, “Milk & Honey”,
Shalom”, “Let’s Not Waste A Moment”, all from “Milk & Honey,
Original Cast Recording”. “Overture”, “Each Tomorrow Morning”,
“I Don’t Want to Know”, “Dear World”, all from “Dear World,
Original Cast Recording”. “I Promise You A Happy Ending” from
“Gifts of Love”. “Look What Happened to Mabel” from “Mack
& Mabel, 1995 London Cast Recording”. “Just Go to the
Movies” from “A Day In Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, Original
Cast”. “Two A Day”, and “Kiss Her Now”, and “Jerry’s Girls”
from “Jerry’s Girls”. “It’s Today” from “An Evening with Jerry
Herman”. “Finale”, “Prelude”, “A Little More Mascara”, “The
Finale”, all from “La Cage aux Folles, Original Broadway
Cast”. “The Best of Times” courtesy of Molly Pope. “I Am
What I Am” and “Look Over There”, from “La Cage aux Folles,
Original Broadway Cast”. “Miss What's Her Name”, from “Miss
Spectacular”. “I’ll Be Here Tomorrow” sung by Jerry Herman.
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