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 Applause Film Version on DVD
 Applause 1970 Original Broadway Cast Rec.
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The story of Applause is similar to that of 42nd Street, but with the audience's sympathy directed the other way.
Late 1960s, Hollywood. One night Margo Channing meets Eve, her "biggest fan". Eve appears to want to be Margo's friend but soon it becomes apparant that she wants to be Margo. Eve ruthlessly climbs the hierarchy, weazeling her way into position as Margo's understudy. Eve makes a pass at Margo's fiance, and eventually wins a Tony of her own. Margo comes to realize that it is not her fame that makes a happy life, and reconciles with Bill.
Audition Preparation Suggestions For Applause
Many characters, including chorus, in Applause must have strong dance ability in jazz/tap. |
- Margo Channing (Alto, Middle-aged, moves well)
- A veteran performer - a very demanding role. Lauren Becall or Kathleen Turner type.
- Eve Harrington (Mezzo)
- A manipulative chorus girl with her eye on the starring role
- Bill Sampson (tenor/baritone, 39)
- Margo's director and fiance; confident
- Howard Benedict
- producer who uses his power to trap Eve
- Bonnie (Mezzo)
- A Broadway gypsy
- Buzz Richards (Tenor, plays banjo)
- Margo's playwright friend, has a brief affair with Eve
- Karen Richards (Alto)
- Buzz's wife
- Duane Fox (Baritone)
- Margo's hairdresser and confidante
- Chorus Singers & Dancers
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