Here’s the answer: A Chorus Line is a musical
with music by Marvin Hamlisch that centered on dancers
auditioning for spots on a chorus line. The
original Broadway production ran for 6,137 performances, becoming then the
longest-running production in Broadway history.
(Also for Three Word Wednesday and ABC Wednesday: "D" is for "Dan")
Here’s
this week’s Berownial quiz question. I
wrote the following scenelet, thinking it might remind you of a well-known
musical. Name the musical.
“Dan – you’re here?
I thought you had a job.”
“‘Had’ is right; past tense. I haven’t worked for weeks. I heard a job was available here so I thought
I’d better show up.”
“It’s not just a
job. There are eight spots open, so that
explains the crowd.”
“Right. I
never saw so many people for a job interview.
The line extends out onto the sidewalk.”
“Well, if they’re looking for eight folks, that
means I may have a chance. I really need
this job.”
“Tell me about it.
I haven’t paid my rent for a couple of months. You know Len Crain? He’s the rogue doing the hiring.”
“Crain? Oh god, now I know I’m not gonna make it.”
“Why? You had
problems with him in the past?”
“Yeah. I ran
into him a few times. He just don’t like
the way I look, or something. I don’t
know what he expects. Should I come on
real strong, accelerate and show I’m a takeover guy, real capable, or should I play it like
more passive, more submissive – yes, Mr. Crain, you’re right, Mr. Crain.”
“I don’t know what to recommend. I just hope the two of us don’t wind up in
competition for the same spot.”
“Well, with eight jobs available, we’ve both got a
shot.”
“Tell me, you ever consider getting out of this
rat race, going into some other line of work?”
“Ha. I’ve
been in quite a few other lines of work.
From Burger King to Wendy’s. No,
seriously, this is what I should be doing.
I remember way back when I was five or so I saw this on tv and before I
even knew for sure what it was I said – I
can do that!”
33 comments:
A Chorus Line, I would think it is Berowne!
Hank
Congrats to kaykuala, who has coughed up the first right answer.
I can't guess....
awww rats! I cannot come up with anything- BUT it sure is nice to have you back! Cheers! I'll keep pondering!
I have no ideal.
Two thoughts — neither of which I've seen. I'll go with "A Chorus Line."
Naturgesetz has joined us with the correct answer.
Wild guess/ A Chorus Line
Roger Owen Green has given us a "wild guess" - which happens to be right.
Don't know.
My mind's gone a musical blank. I know Hans Christian Andersen was looking for a job back in the day but my dad would turn in his 6-footer with the thought of Danny Kaye working in Burger King!
Good Luck to y'all!
Ya got me this week!
I haven't a clue...
Your a puzzler my friend.
I'm going to kick myself when the answer is revealed.
A Chorus Line
Bee of the Blog of Bee has the right answer.
Once again I can't guess but do enjoy the scene anyway. Carver, ABCW Team
Totally lost with this one, but will check back to see the answer.
Leslie
abcw team
How to succeed in business?
I'd love to know what line of work Dan is in. I've got job interviews on the brain too.
Like Roger, I'm making a wild guess...A Chorus Line?
Meryl has also provided us with "a wild guess" - which also happens to be right.
I have no idea
Good to see you back Berowne - have no answers for you this week, alas...
Maybe it's Chorus Line?????
This is a tough one..my internet search didn't help..I thought The producers..or nice Work if you can get it..but they didn't match..darn but well done
Kathe W has just joined our merry band with the correct answer.
hmm pondering had to do a bit of Google searching but, didn't come up with much..I will be curious to read the answer.
Well, I'm not entirely sure. I was initially thinking Chorus line but now I'm think it may be RENT??
It was the " I can do that!” that did it!
Oops! I came too late to this party.
Glad to see you and your quizzes back!
=)
Yes, if you took that phrase to old Herr Google, he would have instantly provided the quiz answer.
Oh shucks, I was thinking all week, yes, even tried Google, and you know my result! I got nothing! So here I am to see what the answer was! No way was I ever going to get it!
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