Maybe you are all getting tired of my playlists, but boredom has set-in and I enjoy making them, so I apologize in advance. However, I just feel the need to laugh as I spend my 47th birthday at home doing the safe (and right) thing. So, today I am celebrating with 50 showtunes that make me laugh. Hopefully, they will make you smile as well.
On March 24, 2020, we were forced to say goodbye to prolific playwright Terrence McNally. He died at age 81 from complications brought about by the coronavirus. The author of such acclaimed plays as The Ritz, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune, Love! Valour! Compassion!, The Lisbon Traviata, Master Class, and Lips Together, Teeth Apart, McNally was a particularly potent voice in gay theatre. McNally was also a celebrated librettist for the musical theatre, an award-winning book writer for some of Broadway’s most stirring and memorable musicals. Since this site is devoted to the Broadway musical, I wanted to take a moment to look at the glorious work McNally crafted in that arena.
As we continue with our self-isolation, we might find ourselves missing getting up each day and going to work. I know I sure do. So, once again, I put together another playlist for you, this one celebrating songs from the workplace, songs that celebrate a variety of professions, and songs that remind us that maybe sleeping in isn’t entirely the worst thing.
Let’s face it. It has been a daunting few days for most of us with all that is going on in the world at the moment. Whether you are feeling anxious, closed-in, confused, disheartened, or are soldiering through with determination and an upbeat attitude, we all could use a little pick-me-up as we adjust to social distancing, toilet paper hoarding, and recipes made from pasta and rice. In an effort to stay positive, I have put together a playlist to help you fill the time, a combination of songs that will make you smile and maybe offer you some hope.
