Christine Ebersole The Saga Of Jenny

[@Arkelk2010]

It's great to hear the often dropped Good Neighbor Policy verse.

[@wandanowicki2267]

Indeed. And why is it dropped sometimes?

[@Arkelk2010]

@@wandanowicki2267 Mostly becasue of the dated reference, I think. It also enforces the point that [from elsewhere in the song] "in 27 languages she couldn't say no", and so was not needed. In the movie, of course, it was because it was too much of a sex reference, and thus had to go.

[@wandanowicki2267]

@@Arkelk2010 Interesting. Thank you for the clarification. I love all of the verses--I suppose these days it might also be considered sexist, but I think it's bloody clever lyric writing, and I'm a woman--I don't find it offensive in th least.

[@janet5686]

This was one of my Mom's favorite songs, so nice to hear and see such a great performance.

[@stevehinnenkamp5625]

Saw Miss Chrstine perform this at City Center. Somehow she transformed a selfish, narcissistic woman into a character to root for. I certainly did. Every lyric was delivered with precise characterization--an irresistible sting. I doubt Saga of Jenny has ever been better delivered. Thanks, Miss Ebersole, for an unforgettable performance.

[@DivaTCD]

Love the inflections in her voice! This is so enjoyable.

[@showtunestarpower]

Absolutely brilliant! How great it is to hear the entire song - with all the verses - yet in such a tight arrangement. This performance gives you a real idea of what it must have been like when Gertrude Lawrence did the song originally. I appreciate what Michael Kidd did with the number in STAR but that version bares little resemblance to the original arrangement. I think this might be the original orchestrations and choral arrangements too - with just a little cutting here and there.

[@trigger90069]

Wow Christine Ebersole. A talent like no other.

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

How refreshing to see without a microphone on her face. She sounds divine.

[@scottsloan3793]

Awesome! Christine, you nailed it!

[@pnrondeau100]

Christine and I were classmates at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts back in...well it was a few years ago. She's a wonder! And an absolute sweetheart!

[@Gary_Jaffe]

Crisp, clean - amazing!

[@NiGHTSaturn]

That C5 though... Wow. This woman deserves way more credit.

[@alexanderzamora5930]

I have seen her on films but she is such a good singer! Really nice!

[@charliechilders6630]

great job! She is Madeline Kahn without going over the top! 🤔🤗(We miss you Madeline!) 😥💌

[@lindaforsythe2978]

She has a great voice!

[@inkyguy]

I would love to see the rendition of _I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise_ from this broadcast. It’s the best version I’ve ever seen, but I can never find it anywhere.

[@dashasl2582]

Beautiful performance. I wasn't sure whether the Christmas tree reference in this song might puzzle some people, but I guess it is general knowledge that candles used to be used as part of the decoration. My mother must have been about Jenny's age when their Christmas tree caught fire and burned down the family home. No fatalities though, and I don't think my mother was at fault.

[@stuartkarp5077]

10 Stars

[@Cc-is3is]

this is amazing I love her so much

[@jerryedmonson5041]

I Love Christine!!!

[@THATRACCOONDUDE]

White diamond

[@Cassandra_Hamilton]

this is the best version. any idea if theres a full concert somewhere, i'm assuming this piece is from the 1994 live concert performance of 'lady in the dark' which was part of the Encores! series.

[@JoyceC777]

Wow! Do I love THIS!!!!!

[@tippypc]

WOW! I'm glad to see this. i had forgotten about this appearance. Dawn Upshaw does a SUPERB rendition of this song.

[@CottonBlossom1]

Who needs Gertrude Lawrence? We have Christine Ebersole!

[@CanadianMonarchist]

Christine has a much better voice than Gertie, but nobody could pull off a song like Gertie.

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

What is this production?

[@Emily-cz5ci]

Can someone explain this musical for me? Im having trouble understanding and my audition is in a few days.. thank you!!

[@Az12er34ty]

Liza is actress having and affair with her boss, well another guy is also in love with her. It was very advanced for its time. All the musical numbers take place as she's relating for dreams to her psychiatrist. She even has a gay coworker. The psychiatrist is encouraging her to make up her mind between the two guys and this is the dream she has about not making up your mind. I did a production in Europe, and these are the original Weill orchestrations and choral arrangements.

[@Az12er34ty]

That should say editor. It's the danger of using dictation while listening to a be song

[@Emily-cz5ci]

@@Az12er34ty THANK YOU!!!!! very helpful

[@carolynguldberg5055]

No love for Ginger? Christine is a better technical singer but Ginger Rogers gave it the subversive twist.

[@김승일-e7n]

Christine Ebersole VS Julie Andrews.

[@carolthomas8528]

... no , Gertrude Lawrence .

[@김승일-e7n]

@@carolthomas8528 No. Julie Andrews is No1.

[@brianabouttown256]

Maybe I’m missing something but why is making up ones mind a bad thing? This clearly has some back story

[@KennethConway]

Liza, the "lady" of Lady in the Dark, has a problem: she can NEVER make up her mind. About ANYTHING. In this song, Liza mounts a humorous defense of her position by telling the tale of Jenny, who has no problem making up her mind - with generally unfortunate results. Hence, it is better (safer) to just not make up one's mind.

[@lindaforsythe2978]

She was a soap opera actress!

[@operassassinOperaAssassin]

I need Gertrude Lawrence. In this, she will never be topped.

[@KennethConway]

Gertrude Lawrence is dead.

[@Emily-cz5ci]

@@KennethConway lmao

[@shamsarefin5204]

Oh wow, Julie Andrews is SOOOOO much better. Okay sorry but its true hahahaha joking...but am i? I respect both performers.

[@lobo81865]

Fantastic. I slightly prefer Kim Criswell's version, but not by much.

[@lucieradova8378]

Fuj

[@bananayams1819]

No love for Dee Dee Bridgwater in the comments so I gotta represent

[@davidstevens7602]

Julie Andrews did it better in STAR

[@55archduke]

What a silly comment. Christine and Julie both have their virtues

[@bobnewmanknott3433]

@@55archduke You can never have listened to the wonderful Gertrude Lawrence

[@Marcel_Audubon]

julie Andrew's laughably affected diction ruins any song

[@mariajalenatiamting8859]

julie sang it better

[@lenmorrison3578]

Maria Jalena Tiamting julie could sing ANY song and it would be the best version!

[@PaulG.-wd5xn]

this performance is why I ignore that she’s a 9/11 truther