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Success!
A modern backstage comedy with a Faustian twist and a cynical view of showbiz. Concept recording stars Lon Satton, Claire Moore,
Kathryn Evans, Jessica
Martin, Maurice Clark. ©1993
 The concept album of Bernard Taylor's "Success!"
was released by First Stage Records in 1994. It is loosely based on the
Faust story and is set in the modern era, revolving around the backstage
events during rehearsals for a new off-Broadway show. It is essentially
a parody musical, with a jazz-swing score. It was first performed in September,
1995, at the Civic Theatre in Rotherham, West Yorkshire, where it received
standing ovations and a rave review in the local press. Other productions
are in the pipeline - including a Rumanian-language production by the State
operetta company in Constanta, on the Black Sea. It is also being translated
into German.
The show requires a minimum cast of about 15, but can be expanded to
include a chorus of 20 or more. Orchestrations are available for a pit
orchestra of 12.
Please see Production Enquiries for
licensing contacts. Libretto, midi files and backing tracks are available upon
request; contact Bernard J. Taylor.
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