Joseph McCarthy is Alive and Living in Dade County is a 1977 musical revue featuring sketches, compositions, and lyrics by Ray Scantlin.[1] It premiered on August 8, 1977, at the Caliboard Theater in Los Angeles.[2][3]
Summary
editThe show described itself as a "satirical" and "self-serving musical polemic on gay rights", exploring themes of "who has the right to judge, and in whose name they name their wars".[3][4] It was directed by John Allison.[3]
Soundtrack
editIn 2005, a cast album for the show was released.[5]
Songs
edit- People Need Someone To Hate
- Schtick Center
- Rat On A Fag!
- Poetry
- Role Model
- Beethoven
- Lola
- Hay Fever
- A Southern Barbecue
- Who Have You Loved Today?
- Sunday School
- George And Gracie
- The Children[5]
References
edit- ^ "Joseph McCarthy is Alive and Living in Dade County - 1977 Los Angeles - Creative Team". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "Joseph McCarthy is Alive and Living in Dade County - 1977 Los Angeles - Backstage & Production Info". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ a b c Christon, Lawrence (7 August 1977). "STAGE NEWS: 'EQUUS' ACTOR LIVED THE ROLE". Los Angeles Times. p. 3. ProQuest 158303921. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Other 18 -- no Title". Los Angeles Times. 25 September 1977. p. 20. ProQuest 158324162. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via ProQuest.
- ^ a b "Joseph McCarthy is Alive and Living in Dade County > Studio Cast". castalbums.org. Retrieved 3 February 2023.