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!):
I’m a big fan of romance……and wise-cracking! I’ll have to check this out. I couldn’t resist…
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Haven’t heard of this one, Martha. Sounds lovely.
Lucie Arnaz!
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))
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Cheryl, I almost did choose “Two by Two!” But when I watched this clip, I had to go with it.
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! 😀
I really love waking up to a song ❤ Nice job, Mz. Martha ❤
Thank you, Patti! 🎶💙
Your so welcome Martha 🎼🎼looking forward to tomorrow 🎼🎼
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
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Thanks, Hilary!