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An exciting new immersive musical theatre show
currently in development
THE CANDY CLUB brings to the theatre a show dedicated to the songwriters, singers, musicians, comedians, and dance choreographers from the "Jazz Era" (as F. Scott Fitzgerald named it) of New York in the 1920's. New York at this time has been likened to Florence during the Renaissance period, as being the centre of a new 'movement' of freedom of thought, women's lib, new musical genres, art, architecture, dance styles, clothes design, hair styles, and many other facets of life. The effects of this new movement reverberated throughout the U.S.A., the U.K., Europe, and Australasia (and many other countries) over the following decade.
THE CANDY CLUB is an "immersive" piece of musical theatre, where you are carried back in time to an extraordinary era of entertainment that existed in the bigger night clubs of New York, better known as "Speakeasies" in the 1920's. They were called that because you had to speak very quietly to be allowed entrance, or show a membership card, as it was the era of 'Prohibition'. (see 'A little bit of history' below). The larger clubs had seating for over five hundred people (more in some cases), a large proscenium-style stage for the band (often 12 or more members), and an expansive dance floor that was used not only for dancing by the patrons, but for Floor Shows and Reviews which incorporated well-known professional singers, dancers and comedians of the era. EXPLAIN HERE HOW THE SHOW WILL BE IMMERSIVE BY INCORPORATING THE STAGE, DANCE FLOOR, EVEN AUDIENCE OF THE VENUE AS PART OF THE SHOW.
A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY...
'Prohibition' made the selling of alcohol illegal in the U.S. This came about when the U.S. Federal government passed an amendment to the Constitution in 1919 (the infamous 18th Amendment) prohibiting the sale of alcohol in public places. It was impossible to enforce this law, and it was repealed in 1933 (the 21st amendment). Although the larger clubs were often raided by Federal Marshals and their teams, they were rarely prosecuted as the law was very unpopular and many senior police officials, famous actors, singers, writers, comedians and song-writers (and even royalty) were very often seen having a great time in these clubs. It was one of the many reasons for the extraordinary popularity of the more famous 'Speakeasies' in New York. Most, but not all, closed down after Prohibition was repealed.
THE CANDY CLUB is an "immersive" piece of musical theatre, where you are carried back in time to an extraordinary era of entertainment that existed in the bigger night clubs of New York, better known as "Speakeasies" in the 1920's. They were called that because you had to speak very quietly to be allowed entrance, or show a membership card, as it was the era of 'Prohibition'. (see 'A little bit of history' below). The larger clubs had seating for over five hundred people (more in some cases), a large proscenium-style stage for the band (often 12 or more members), and an expansive dance floor that was used not only for dancing by the patrons, but for Floor Shows and Reviews which incorporated well-known professional singers, dancers and comedians of the era. EXPLAIN HERE HOW THE SHOW WILL BE IMMERSIVE BY INCORPORATING THE STAGE, DANCE FLOOR, EVEN AUDIENCE OF THE VENUE AS PART OF THE SHOW.
A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY...
'Prohibition' made the selling of alcohol illegal in the U.S. This came about when the U.S. Federal government passed an amendment to the Constitution in 1919 (the infamous 18th Amendment) prohibiting the sale of alcohol in public places. It was impossible to enforce this law, and it was repealed in 1933 (the 21st amendment). Although the larger clubs were often raided by Federal Marshals and their teams, they were rarely prosecuted as the law was very unpopular and many senior police officials, famous actors, singers, writers, comedians and song-writers (and even royalty) were very often seen having a great time in these clubs. It was one of the many reasons for the extraordinary popularity of the more famous 'Speakeasies' in New York. Most, but not all, closed down after Prohibition was repealed.
Selected Song Samples from 'The Candy Club'
Please note: these are still 'Work In Progress'
This is the opening song of the show for the band and dancers. An instrumental version of the well-known song by Irving Berlin called 'Putting On The Ritz'
Horns arranged by Rick Best. |
This is an original composition by Rick for the female lead of the show called 'Think I Must Be Fallin' In Love'.
Vocal by Cheryl Webb. |
This is one of the great songs from the 1920's called 'I May Be Wrong' by Henry Sullivan & Harry Ruskin. Performed as a duet by the two lead singers.
Vocals by Cheryl Webb & Rick Turk. |