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''Boobs! The Musical: The World According to Ruth Wallis'' is a musical
revue A revue is a type of multi-act popular theatrical entertainment that combines music, dance, and sketches. The revue has its roots in 19th century popular entertainment and melodrama but grew into a substantial cultural presence of its own du ...
with lyrics and music by 1950s and 1960s star Ruth Wallis. Using 20 of Wallis' songs, ''Boobs!'' tells the story of Ruth Wallis' international career and struggles in performing her naughty songs. ''Boobs! The Musical'' opened at the Triad Theater in New York City on May 19, 2003 to critical praise. ''
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'' review noted that ''Boobs! The Musical'' "exudes a joyous innocence" and featured "a lot of talent onstage. The six-person cast, which also includes the talented and good-looking Kristy Cates and Robert Hunt, is expertly directed by Donna Drake and choreographed by Lawrence Leritz." ''Boobs!'' eventually transferred to
Dillon's Reprise Room Dillon's Reprise Room, is a cabaret, located on West 54th Street in Manhattan's Theater District. Over the years, Dillons has been home to successful musical runs of "Our Sinatra," "The Water Coolers," and most recently "Boobs! The Musical ''Boo ...
; by closing date it had played nearly 300 performances. It had subsequent long runs in
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Wichita, Kansas, in 2005, with international productions beginning in New Zealand 2017. Broadway vets Lawrence Leritz was producer/choreographer and Donna Drake, director. Also notable were the costumes by J. Kevin Draves and Robert Pease and set by two time Emmy award winning set designer
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. The book adaptation was written by Steve Mackes and
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. ''Boobs!'' originally had a workshop at The Pulse Ensemble Theatre on the Off Broadway 42nd Street Theatre Row in December 2000. Various notable cast members from the three New York productions included
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, Jenny-Lynn Suckling, Robert Hunt,
Kristy Cates Kristen "Kristy" Cates (born March 14, 1977 in California) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Elphaba in the Chicago production of '' Wicked'' and as the original understudy in the 2003 Broadway production. Sh ...
, Clyde Alves, Alena Watters, Brad Bradley, Tony Falcon, Benjie Randall, David Villella and the New York theatre debut of Gennifer Flowers.


Musical numbers

* Boobs! * Queer Things Are Happening * The Dingy Song * Man Of My Own * All The Clowns * Pizza Every Night * Johnny's Yo Yo * Ugly Man With Money * I Know * Love Is For The Birds * Drill 'Em All * Always Be A Bride


Awards and nominations

* 2004 Mac Awards Best Musical Revue (Lawrence Leritz, nominee) * 2005 Big Easy Awards Best Musical (Lawrence Leritz, All Kinds of Theatre, nominees) * 2005 Big Easy Awards Best Costumes (Winner, Cecile Casey Covert, based on original designs by Robert Pease and J. Kevin Draves) * 2005 Big Easy Awards Best Musical Director (Harry Mayronne, nominee) * 2005 Big Easy Awards Best Director (Carl Walker, nominee) * 2005 Ambie Awards Best Ensemble Cast (Winners: Becky Allen, Maureen Brennan, Bob Edes, Jr., Ann Mahoney, Robert Thomas, Chris Wecklein)Sands, Brian and Shannon, Patrick http://www.ambushmag.com/is205/trod.htm Volume 23/ 2005 * 2006 Teall Awards Best Musical (Lawrence Leritz, Cabaret Oldtown, nominees) * 2006 Teall Awards Best Choreography (nominee, based on original choreography by Lawrence Leritz)


References

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Sources

* Jones, Kenneth (July 30, 2003).
Boobs! The Musical Bustin' Out All Over; Cast Album, Regional Runs Expected
, ''Playbill''. * Simon, John (August 11, 2003).
Edge – Boobs! – Judy Speaks
, ''New York Magazine''. * Gates, Anita (May 29, 2003).

''The New York Times''. * Jones, Kenneth (Dec. 19, 2003) "Boobs! The Musical Busts Its Way Into NYC Theatre District Dec. 19; Clyde Alves Joins Cast" https://web.archive.org/web/20080920035044/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/83375.html Playbill


External links


Lortel Archives:Internet Off-Broadway Database

Boobs! The Musical Official Website
2003 musicals Off-Broadway musicals Original musicals Musicals inspired by real-life events Revues