As the show's script says, 'everyone should have something to point to.' Fans of the original Working, and of musical theater in general, can point to this particular 're-imagining' as a missed opportunity.
Working (1982)
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Synopsis: Studs Terkel's WORKING, a collection of first-hand accounts from average workers all over America, quickly became a cultural phenomenon upon its very first printing. Turned into a musical by the... Studs Terkel's WORKING, a collection of first-hand accounts from average workers all over America, quickly became a cultural phenomenon upon its very first printing. Turned into a musical by the esteemed Stephen Schwartz (the mastermind behind GODSPELL and PIPPIN) WORKING features songs by a collection of talents including folk rocker James Taylor. Taylor also stars with a celebrity cast including Rita Moreno, Barry Bostwick, Barbara Hershey, and Patti LaBelle. [More]
Starring: Barry Bostwick, Rita Moreno, Eileen Brennan, Charles Durning
Starring: Barry Bostwick, Rita Moreno, Eileen Brennan, Charles Durning, Barbara Hershey, Patti LaBelle, Scatman Crothers
Composer: Steven Schwartz, James Taylor
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Jan 15, 2002
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| 45% 45% | Ice Age: Dawn of the D… |
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| 43% 43% | The Proposal |
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| 98% 98% | Up |
| 88% 88% | Ballast |
| 67% 67% | The Merry Gentleman |
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