Overture/Valse Milieu/Sons Of France/The Bridge Of Caulaincourt/Our Language Of Love/She’s Got The Lot/Dis-Donc Dis-Donc/Le Grisbi Is Le Root Of Le Evil In Man/The Wreck Of A Mec/That’s A Crime/From A Prison Cell/ Irma La Douce/There Is Only One Paris For That/But/Christmas Child
The Broadway musical Irma La Douce starred Elizabeth Seal and Keith Michell. It opened in September 1960 at the Plymouth Theatre and ran for 524 performances. Based around a romantic affair, set in the red light district of Paris. Music by Marguerite Monnot, with original French lyrics by Alexandre Breffort. (US:9)
“The quintessential French musical, Irma La Douce is a charming fable of love and romance set against the colourful backdrop of the Paris red-light district. Starring the incomparable Elizabeth Seal as Irma along with Keith Michell, the show moves along at a cracking pace and is helped no end by a bouncy, tissue-paper-tinkling score that is given a grand treatment.”
“I think this is my all-time favourite musical. The tone is buoyant even when the song is sad and the score is pretty much perfect. Every song is a winner, whether it's a beautiful ballad or one of the witty, cynical shots at Parisian life. The original cast was flawless and the effect of the whole is to leave you smiling and wanting to listen to it all over again.”
"Irma La Douce was once a big international success, but now for the most part is forgotten. Premiering in France, the score is wonderful. Elizabeth Seal proves that a wonderful performance can beat even the toughest competition. The rest of the cast are wonderful too. Overall, if you want a sampling of a bygone Broadway Irma La Douce is a wonderful trip down memory lane.”
“This is not a sophisticated musical nor does it have a deep plot. The music is that which you could hear in some small bistro in Paris, where you could just sit back and sip your wine. Let your mind run wild imagining action which fits with the music, and you will have a very enjoyable time.”
“Very enjoyable Broadway cast album. The music varies from lively to romantic. Highly recommended.”
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