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"So Lauren Bacall Me": Musical Theatre and the Fluidity of Iconicity

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Page 1: "So Lauren Bacall Me": Musical Theatre and the Fluidity of Iconicity

So Lauren Bacall MeMusical Theatre and the Fluidity of Iconicity

Adam RushUniversity of Lincoln

@adamrush1

The Simpsons – The President Wore Pearls (1997)

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Evita (1978)

2014 London Production

Music: Andrew Lloyd WebberLyrics: Tim Rice

Originally directed for the stage by Hal Prince

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‘Acting is Limiting, the Lines not Mine’

2012 Broadway Production

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Another Song in Another Mouth

Eva Peron’s Mistress

#7 UK Singles ChartMarch, 1997

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Cultural Ghosts and Rainbow Highs

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Peron vs. LuPone

Original Broadway Cast (1979)7 Tony Awards, 1980

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‘The Actress has Learned the Lines’

“The actress hasn't learned the lines you'd like to hearShe won't join your clubs, she won't dance in your hallsShe won't help the hungry once a month at your tombolasShe'll simply take control as you disappear”

Elena Roger2006 London Cast / 2012 Broadway Cast