A to Z Musicals ~ ♬ “T” is for THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG

Martha Reynolds 2017 A to Z April 24, 2017February 21, 2017 1 Minute

They’re Playing Our Song is a 1979 musical with book by Neil Simon, lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager, and music by Marvin Hamlisch.

Based on the real-life relationship of Hamlisch and Sager, the show portrays a wisecracking composer teamed up with a new, offbeat lyricist. The match isn’t a good one at first, but after the two overcome a number of hurdles they find true love by the final curtain.

They’re Playing Our Song opened on Broadway on February 11, 1979 where it ran for 1,082 performances. It starred Robert Klein and Lucie Arnaz (in her Broadway debut). It received four Tony Award nominations.

Here are Robert Klein and Lucie Arnaz performing at the 1979 Tony Awards (with an introduction by Henry Fonda!):

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I am the bestselling author of nine novels, including the Swiss Chocolate trilogy and VILLA DEL SOL, which won the 2018 Book Award in Literary Fiction from the Independent Publishers of New England. My newest series includes the books A JINGLE VALLEY WEDDING, APRIL IN GALWAY, and ALL’S WELL IN JINGLE VALLEY. Find my books online at Amazon, locally at Stillwater Books (Pawtucket, Rhode Island) and Ink Fish Books (Warren, Rhode Island). View all posts by Martha Reynolds

Published April 24, 2017February 21, 2017

13 thoughts on “A to Z Musicals ~ ♬ “T” is for THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG”

zuludelta45 says:

May 1, 2017 at 12:16 pm

I’m a big fan of romance……and wise-cracking! I’ll have to check this out. I couldn’t resist…
http://www.bing.com/search?q=hey+baby+they%27re+playing+our+song&qs=AS&pq=hey+baby+they&sc=8-13&cvid=EE3B04256B8542D1B9DB0090D7AAC976&FORM=QBRE&sp=1

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mirymom says:

April 24, 2017 at 7:35 pm

Definitely enjoying this series of posts. Great topic and great choices. @mirymom1 from
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1. Martha Reynolds says:
  
  April 24, 2017 at 9:22 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Jacqui Murray says:

April 24, 2017 at 1:54 pm

Haven’t heard of this one, Martha. Sounds lovely.

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1. Martha Reynolds says:
  
  April 24, 2017 at 9:23 pm
  
  Lucie Arnaz!
  
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calensariel says:

April 24, 2017 at 1:37 pm

Oh! This sounds like one I’d really have enjoyed! Never heard of it though. I’ve been waiting for T to roll around to see if you’ve ever heard of the musical “Two by Two?” 😀
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_by_Two_(musical))

Calen~
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1. Martha Reynolds says:
  
  April 24, 2017 at 9:24 pm
  
  Cheryl, I almost did choose “Two by Two!” But when I watched this clip, I had to go with it.
  
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  1. calensariel says:
    
    April 24, 2017 at 9:55 pm
    
    You’ve introduced me to a couple new ones. Of those I think this is the one I would enjoy the most. I love Lucy Arnaz. Especially in The Jazz Singer with Neil Diamond. I did NOT know Robert Klein could sing! 😀
    
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Scarlett79 says:

April 24, 2017 at 11:12 am

I really love waking up to a song ❤ Nice job, Mz. Martha ❤

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1. Martha Reynolds says:
  
  April 24, 2017 at 9:24 pm
  
  Thank you, Patti! 🎶💙
  
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  1. Scarlett79 says:
    
    April 25, 2017 at 12:07 am
    
    Your so welcome Martha 🎼🎼looking forward to tomorrow 🎼🎼
    
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hilarymb says:

April 24, 2017 at 3:59 am

Hi Martha – it’s a good standard isn’t it – and obviously won over many friends … I expect it’s performed in schools, campuses and amateur organisations … cheers Hilary

http://positiveletters.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/t-is-for-turkey.html

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1. Martha Reynolds says:
  
  April 24, 2017 at 9:25 pm
  
  Thanks, Hilary!
  
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