''Sing!'' is a song from the musical

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. It is performed by Kristine and Al.

Production

Synopsis

The song "comically makes it cringe-ably clear that Kristine is tone deaf while her husband (Al) helps her through it". It features "newly married dancers auditioning for the same show. Kristine is the ditzy tone-deaf hopeful who is cleverly interjected by her husband Al in her "solo.""

Critical reception

Norwood Stage described it as a "comic song". Wicked Local North of Boston said it was a "cute comical song and dance". Independent Newspapers said it "provide comic relief". AussieTheatre called it a "comedy number". The Real Chrisparkle commented: "When Bad Wolf and I were talking about the show beforehand, we both agreed that “Sing” is probably our least favourite number, because of its potential to irritate; just slightly. But it occurred to me whilst watching it, that it must be extraordinarily demanding for its performers. You need the verbal dexterity of a

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patter song, coupled with immaculate comedy timing and, from Kristine, the ability to sing credibly off-key." StageWhispers named it a "funny, rapid-fire duet". The Rider News noted "“Sing!” makes for a great contrast in the play, breaking the tension and adding in quirky humor".

In popular culture

The song was covered in the musical comedy television series ''

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''. In the season 2 episode " Duets", Mike Chang ( Harry Shum Jr.) and Tina Cohen-Chang (

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) perform the duet with Mike largely speaking and Tina singing.

References

{{A Chorus Line Songs from A Chorus Line 1975 songs