SHOWTIME 2021 #1 "Arts Preview 2021" with Elaine Paige

"Showtime" was since 1976 a weekly Arts and theatre radio show of the Bavarian State Radio (BR) produced/presented  my mentor Rainer Wallraf (see my last show for him  saying good-bye to him, posted earlier);

Since 1980 I was contributing as a young journalist to it.

There were two big names in journalism covering the likes of "Cats" & Co. in the 80s/90s: Rainer Wallraf (BR) and Siggi Schmid-Joos (SFB); both my mentors. I cecome No. 3  with a own show called "Antewnnen-Gala" at now RBB Antenne Brandenburg, at that time ORB.

SInce my last show 25 years have passed, and I think it´s time to present musical theatre art in a traditional way:

For my first show I selected a Dear friend of mine, who is not really a radio presenter; she is "just" famous for beimg the first ever "Grizzabella" in her spouses´ musical "CATS" in collaboration with Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. We know us all very well!

37 years of showbusiness have passed ever since.

Since 2004 Elaine Paige is hosting her personality show on music theatre at BBC Radio 2. In  2007 caused by the the death of top act, Sheridan Morley, this show  sadly has become the only Arts show remaining on BBC Radio.

But Popmundial edited a slow 2 hour show down to a 60 minutes strong presentation.

Reflecting on the fact that Elaine took on the role of "Grizzabella" in Cats  late in the rehearsal process,  when the planned actress Judi Dench had to withdraw due to a torn Achilles tendon, well, we will overcome !


Playlist:

Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé,  Anika Noni Rose
"Dreamgirls"

• MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE: DREAMGIRLS. 
• SONY.  2019

Hugh Jackman & The Greatest Showman Ensemble
"From Now On"

• THE GREATEST SHOWMAN O.S.T. (VARIOUS ARTISTS). 2017
• ATLANTIC. 2017

Ivano Turco & Andrew Lloyd Webber
"Only You, Lonely You"

• From the upcomming London Musical „Cinderella“ by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber
• POLYDOR RECORDS.London 2021

Christina Aguilera
"Loyal Brave True"

• MULAN (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK). 
• WALT DISNEY RECORDS. 2020

Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks & Micaela Diamond
"You Haven't Seen The Last Of Me"

• THE CHER SHOW. 
• WARNER BROS. 

Will Smith
"Prince Ali"

• ALADDIN (2019 ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK). 
• WALT DISNEY RECORDS. 
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Jimmie Dodd
"Mickey Mouse March"

• CHILDRENS WORLD OF TV THEMES. 
• DOVER RECORDS. 

Tim Curry & The Original Company
"Sweet Transvestite"

• LOU ADLER: A MUSICAL HISTORY. 
• ACE RECORDS.  Rocky Horror Picture Show - re-recorded

Trailer EPOS – Elaine Paige on Sunday

Jim Cummings
"It's Gonna Be Great"

• WINNIE THE POOH (2011 FILM SOUNDTRACK). 
• WALT DISNEY RECORDS. 

Claramae Turner & Barbara Ruick
"June Is Bustin' Out All Over"

• CAROUSEL - ORIGINAL S/TRACK. 
• ANGEL.1956 Soundtrack

Gerry & the Pacemakers
"You'll Never Walk Alone"

• from the musical CAROUSEL
• THE GREATEST HITS OF 1963. 

Teaser: Musical Weekend on BBC Radio 2 from Jan 29th weekend

Hugh Jackman & Various Artists
"The Greatest Show"

• THE GREATEST SHOWMAN O.S.T. (VARIOUS ARTISTS). 
• ATLANTIC. 2017

The Original Broadway Company Of Spamalot
"Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life"

• SPAMALOT (ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING). 
• VIRGI