What is special about singing in the rain?
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- What is special about singing in the rain?
- Did Debbie Reynolds sing in singing in the rain?
- Who originally sang Singing in the Rain?
- Is Singing in the Rain The Best Musical?
- Who sang for Lina Lamont in Singin in the Rain?
- Why is singing in the rain named Singing in the Rain?
- When was singing in the rain musical written?
- How did Debbie Reynolds get the part in singing in the rain?
What is special about singing in the rain?
It is a high-stepping musical with energetic dances and songs that held audiences spellbound. The song and dance routines are as fresh now as they were when the movie was first released. They capture a magical and romantic time ideal for anyone wanting to escape today's fast paced, technologically driven digital world.
Did Debbie Reynolds sing in singing in the rain?
However, Reynolds' own singing voice is used in the rest of the score. To give himself confidence for the "Make Em Laugh" sequence, Donald O'Connor invited his brother over to help him rehearse the stunt with a rope.
Who originally sang Singing in the Rain?
Arthur Freed Singin' in the Rain (song)
| "Singin' in the Rain" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Published | 1929 |
| Songwriter(s) | Arthur Freed |
| Composer(s) | Nacio Herb Brown |
Is Singing in the Rain The Best Musical?
Singin' in the Rain is the best musical of all time, according to the prestigious American Film Institute. West Side Story came in at number two, followed by the Wizard of Oz and Cabaret. A jury of more than 500 filmmakers, composers, musicians, critics and historians chose the top 25 musicals from a list of 250.
Who sang for Lina Lamont in Singin in the Rain?
18. One more dubbing-imitates-art story: The "Would You?" number is supposed to show how Lina lip-synchs while Kathy's voice is dubbed for hers. Yet it was Reynolds who was lip-synching. Her singing was dubbed by Betty Noyes, while her spoken dialog was actually uttered by Hagen.
Why is singing in the rain named Singing in the Rain?
During pre-production, Freed came to Kelly and asked him if he'd come up with anything for the big number. Kelly told Freed he didn't just have an idea, he had a fantastic idea. Then Kelly laid it on him: "I'm gonna be singin' and dancin', and it'll be rainin'." Freed wasn't amused.
When was singing in the rain musical written?
| Singin' in the Rain (musical) | |
|---|---|
| Music | Nacio Herb Brown |
| Lyrics | Arthur Freed |
| Book | Adolph Green Betty Comden |
| Productions | 1983 West End 1985 Broadway 1989 West End 2000 National Theatre 2012 West End |
How did Debbie Reynolds get the part in singing in the rain?
Debbie Reynolds was just 18 when she starred in 'Singin' in the Rain' ... Reynolds was just 18 when she was selected by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to star in the film. She got a contract with the studio after winning a beauty contest when she was 16. (This contract led to her meeting Elizabeth Taylor, who was also hired by MGM.)
