rec.arts.theatre.musicals

Andy on Long Island wrote:

> I was looking for a reference to "Zorba" in this ng (Ann Sothern), having
> finally given in to the inevitable (the opportunity was there) and am now
> appearing in (and enjoying) a production of the K&E "Zorba." (I get to play
> my mandolin on-stage in the opening scene, as well as beginning "Life is . .
> . a glass of rum!") Depressing book (like the AQ movie), but our "Fiddler on
> the Roof" man, Joseph Stein, had to have reveled at the opportunity to work
> on another musical with another strong central male ethnic character who
> carries the show. (Well, how many strong central FEMALE (ethnic?) characters
> has Jerry Herman called upon in HIS shows?)
>
> As far as cast albums are concerned, go with the Herschel Bernardi/Maria
> Karnilova OBCR as opposed to the AQ revival -- as great as AQ must have fit
> the part. (AQ actually was Mexican, did you know that?) What a great number
> that "Good-bye, Canavaro" piece, particularly with the sweet-voiced Maria
> Karnilova. (And she was the original "Golde" in "Fiddler," wasn't she?) And
> HB was strong, very strong. Much stronger than Quinn. Don't let this cast
> album go "out of print" gang! (Or is it already?!)
>
>
Anthony Quinn was born Antonio Rudolfo Oaxaca Quinn on April 21, 1915 in
Chihuahua, Mexico to an ethnic Irish Mexican father and an ethnic
Mexican mother. He was 1/4 Irish

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