That the first time anyone saw a full run-through of the story, songs, staging, and show was the first night of previews.
Confronted by those who were critical of Brecht's art because of his politics, he advised: "Read the poems, sing the songs, stage the plays.
The harpsichordist Richard Egarr reveals the sensuality of little-known keyboard suites by Purcell, a composer known primarily for his songs, stage works and opera.
It was Robbins who took the next step, treating his productions as what Richard Wagner called a Gesamtkunstwerk, a theatrical presentation whose every aspect -- songs, staging, choreography, décor -- was conceived from the outset as part of an organic and indissoluble totality.
The crowd wasn't let into the arena until a half-hour after the concert was scheduled to begin, and as opening acts raced through their songs, stage workers could be seen fine-tuning the set.
Chabas' painting inspired songs, stage shows and films; eventually some 7 million reproductions were sold, though Chabas – who had not copyrighted September Morn – did not receive any royalties.
The musical "10 Million Miles" was conceived around her songs and staged at the Atlantic Theater in Manhattan in 2007.
Twyla Tharp Dance returns to New York, with a world premiere to Dylan songs, a staged rehearsal and two classics from the early 1970s.
Songs were staged to recall the show: mattresses and pajamas for Van Halen's "Jump"; the same Lady Gaga costumes that appeared on May 25 in "Bad Romance".
In 2003, the musical Mina... che cosa sei? based on Mina's songs was staged in Argentina, starring Elena Roger.
