Joan Ryan's performance as Judy is iconic! This is Carol Burnett/Madeleine Kahn territory -- absolutely breathtakingly funny and brilliantly sung. I've had the CD forever, but never had a clue the original cast had been filmed. So happy to see this!
@rickyherrera48254 жыл бұрын
Someone recommended this musical on TikTok, now it’s definitely one of my favorites! It’s so sad this is very underrated :(
@Mhelikerart4 жыл бұрын
Has anyone else seen Cats Don’t Dance? The original Tina was the voice of Darla Dimple - goodness gracious that girl can carry a show!
@thenumberquelve1583 жыл бұрын
Imagine being typecast as "murderous child actress." I can't imagine many other people could pull that off so well.
@codyclaeys20082 жыл бұрын
Only her singing voice was
@alexandracruse34074 жыл бұрын
Here I am watching this for a good smile during quarantine!!! Brings a smile to my face every time I see her
@christophert.76353 жыл бұрын
I know musicals. And I don't think I have ever seen sharper comic direction (or writing) on a musical stage. The precision is astounding. Every glance, take, aside and gesture - not to forget the choreography - is done with no apparent thought...like great dancers, you all perform beyond your direction...in spite of it. It is such a delight. One of the best shows I have seen and I estimate that I have seen about 3000 plays in the last 25 years. Yours is certainly in the Top 10, if not the Top 5.
@brittnar3 жыл бұрын
I'm here after seeing the Show Must Go On one. I like seeing a version with Tina being cast younger, it makes it a bit more sinister. I love both versions
@pamela2012bernard2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more
@codyclaeys20082 жыл бұрын
There's a sequel?
@brittnar2 жыл бұрын
@Cody Claeys No, i wish! Just different performances with different kids playing Tina. I think it's a role that has a lot of play and diff kids can add nuance to the part
@codyclaeys20082 жыл бұрын
@@brittnar oh lol bummer I like my idea better!!!
@bigbootygoth Жыл бұрын
Tina was my first lead role in community theatre and it's so heartwarming to relive those days through this recording. I didn't expect to remember all of the lines and songs after over a decade but I found myself singing along the whole time. I hold that role so incredibly close to my heart.
@allanahwhitby79664 жыл бұрын
This is such a wonderful musical but sadly I haven't heard a lot of people talk about it, which is a shame.
@seandorazio67933 жыл бұрын
A lot of Off-Broadway shows don't get talked about as much...Even shows that moved to Broadway didn't get fame until it moved to Broadway...except for Stomp..and Blue Man Group...but those are more concert-like shows than musicals...
@MarkMomFinley9 ай бұрын
I was lucky enough to play Sylvia in the Premiere Seattle Production back in the 90s - we broke audience attendance records at the theatre we played and we had to keep reprinting (and distributing) posters because people we taking them!! On more than one occasion when performing at a private party I'll spot a framed poster on one of their walls! Unfortunately over the years I lost track of my video copy of our production and when I inquired about getting another copy - the theatre unfortunately had had their original taken long ago. So finding this just made my year!! While everyone else was hunkered down with COVID - I was fighting off two rare forms of cancer - BEAT IT!! But unfortunately the Castleman's ravaged the lymphatic system of my vocal chords - so I won't be doing any more shows, sadly. I had always hoped to play Sylvia at least one more time. **le sigh** I've had the CD for ages - so actually seeing what I'd always envisioned was simply magical! Thank you sooo much for sharing. And might I add Miss Ryan - I scanned through the comments - and they're all correct - your portrayal of Judy/Ginger is the stuff of theatrical/comedic genius! Would loved to have shared the stage with you! Big Sylvia air-kisses and hugs! M'wah - Mark "Mom" Finley, Seattle, WA 💋💖
@JamesBrown-ij1px8 ай бұрын
This original Los Angeles cast is simply stunning! The production is absolute 'perfection' of this show! Brava!
@francineg22763 жыл бұрын
Wanted to check out the show because I Hate Musicals has become my favorite audition song, this did not disappoint! Obsessed with the actress playing Judy, she was hilarious and I loved her voice
@cartoons.and.cookies3 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the backing track? I would love to use it for an audition as well
@hanschristianbrando55882 жыл бұрын
This video is a bit cropped to fit the wide screen, but it brings the faces closer. The camera follows the action admirably, except you miss Eve throwing Sylvia's stole (which she had thrown in Eve's face) over the balcony. This 1993-94 LA production of "Ruthless!" was the definitive. Bob Mackie's brilliant design gave the show a playful silliness it needed to leaven the darker aspects of the plot. Even the recent off-Broadway revival suffered from a coarsening--and shortening--of the material, dowdy sets, and thrift shop-looking costumes. This particular performance must have been a few months into the run. Original Tina Lindsay Ridgeway is gone; but Karen Ziemba, her red-headed replacement, is even funnier. What a show, what a cast! Of course, like all great musicals, it was best seen live, which I was lucky enough to do several times, but at least we have this. Thank you, Joan Ryan.
@Porn05Mouth3 жыл бұрын
This show is kind of a masterpiece, and what an incredible cast. Joan Ryan and Kathryn Zaremba are freakishly talented. So glad it was captured on video. Thanks for uploading!
@persephonebby2 жыл бұрын
this musical is so underrated. it deserves more love
@derekhogan41633 жыл бұрын
I watched the 2018 West End production here on KZbin and was thoroughly underwhelmed. Then saw this and there's no comparison. This one was hillarious and hit all the right notes.
@nokocchi19833 жыл бұрын
my favorite musical of all time!
@didierdague9144 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this. I used to assist their PR and went to the premiere of the original cast in LA. So I fly back in time and imagine being one of those who are laughing on this video. It was such a great and funny moment. I love this musical and it is very special in my heard. I was so happy that they made a recording few months later. And now this caption, 30 years later. You made my day.
@BrianFoleyDirector2 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate to see Ms. Ryan in a new musical in Phoenix last weekend. She’s still a star- unique and strong and captivating.
@StaleCupOfCoffee3 жыл бұрын
Came here for research after finding out my hs is doing this show for the musical this year. I can now say this is definitley one of my favorites
@brittnar2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a HS production of this. HS can be so funny and quick
@StaleCupOfCoffee2 жыл бұрын
@@brittnar it was fantastic! I ran tech for it and i had a blast, i loved everything about it. The costumes, the music, the set. 10/10 show
@someyummytea45124 жыл бұрын
i love this musical! very underrated
@patrickkingston1832 жыл бұрын
2 hours of perfect comic timing! Such fun!!!
@XylophoneQ3 жыл бұрын
What a treat!!! Thank you for the upload
@danieltice34284 жыл бұрын
this is amazing. what a talented cast!!
@swatchdog90944 жыл бұрын
I’ve been looking for this!
@RichardWinfrey2 жыл бұрын
I have struck gold tonight! Thank you! Thank you for sharing this!!!
@annamuir83813 жыл бұрын
I’m singing born to entertain for a solo at school and decided to watch this! Love it so much!!
@nokocchi19832 жыл бұрын
Joan truly is absolutely phenomenal.. how I wish she'd been featured on more cast recordings!!! or that her run in Anyone Can Whistle had been recorded in some way... love her. this is the definitive ruthless! in every way
@codyclaeys20082 жыл бұрын
The first time she came out and said are you fing kidding me I died laughing
@matthewpayne4112 жыл бұрын
HA! The doorbell is a melody from "Some People"
@beatrizmartins85424 жыл бұрын
For people wondering who plays Tina I think it's Kathryn Zaremba (who also played Annie in Annie Warbucks on Broadway) 💖💕 Not sure tough... Whoever the girl is we can all agree she is amazing! ❤️
@seandorazio67933 жыл бұрын
Annie Warbucks never actually opened on Broadway...it ran Off-Broadway, and when they were going to move it to Broadway, it ended up closing completely.
@beatrizmartins85423 жыл бұрын
@@seandorazio6793 That's so sad. Thanks for the info 💕😁
@cecilegreard3 жыл бұрын
It is Kathryn Zaremba, for sure!
@beatrizmartins85423 жыл бұрын
@@cecilegreard I thought so! She's amazing as Tina! 💖
@Itstonytime773 жыл бұрын
Kathryn sounds a lot like Lindsay who is on the CD...side note...Lindsay and Kathryn were both orphans in the Annie Warbucks tour BEFORE it went to New York and Kathryn was promoted to Annie. Huge Annie fan here so I know a lot of trivia like that.
@jacquelinecallejas1390 Жыл бұрын
The child actress is awesome. Who is that and did she continue in show biz? BTW I can't help think the character is Rachel Berry's homicidal 8 year old cousin. I'd never heard of this show before. Very glad I found it by chance
@transwomenaremale Жыл бұрын
Her name is Kathryn Zaremba. Until I found this video I knew her only from Annie Warbucks.
@7thDayAdventures Жыл бұрын
Saw this at Pacific Palisades theatre directed by Alta Abbott. It was an amazing preference. This show will definitely stick with me.
@LloydAntonyLB3 жыл бұрын
I hate musicals! I love this! I saw the original production at the Westwood playhouse 2x! Thought this was lost forever. Costumes by Bob Mackie!
@williamsc358 Жыл бұрын
Sooooo entertaining and funny! 🤣❤
@misslawless60218 ай бұрын
Here after i got britney's book 💜
@wriggleby3 жыл бұрын
Holy shit that kid is amazing
@horvendile Жыл бұрын
This is not the Original Cast. I saw the original production.
@garyabbott38612 жыл бұрын
It's like a musical version of The Bad Seed!
@Minskiie4 күн бұрын
I have no idea what this is but I rlly enjoyed it
@Itstonytime773 жыл бұрын
Britney Spears was an understudy for Tina when the show was in New York as I believe was Natalie Portman.
@simondesbiens24633 жыл бұрын
Britney and Natalie was the understudy to Laura Bell Bundy
@TheJordanWestfall3 жыл бұрын
Is this the LA cast? Laura Bell Bundy, Britney Spears and Natalie Portman were the three original Tinas in NYC 🤔
@isthisryan78993 жыл бұрын
Laura Bell Bundy was the original Tina. Britney and Natalie were understudies. Natalie never went on for the role and nothing exists showing Britney in the role.
@TheJordanWestfall3 жыл бұрын
@@isthisryan7899 Actually, idk if that’s true re: Britney. I vividly remember (as a kid) seeing footage of her in the role on VH1’s Making the Music special, or something like that. She was full chest belting and tapping, from what I remember!
@CaseyBlizzard3 жыл бұрын
@@TheJordanWestfall They used to show a lot of clips in those specials with her as a kid on star search, in plays, recitals, mickey mouse club, but I don't think there was ever anything from Ruthless. There isn't even promotional footage or a bootleg with Laura Bell in the role. It'd be pretty wild if someone captured Britney going on as the understudy.
@TheJordanWestfall3 жыл бұрын
@@CaseyBlizzard Ah, that’s probably true! Wild that there’s nothing of Laura’s, even 🤔
@Porn05Mouth3 жыл бұрын
Jordan Westfall I saw that clip of Britney, too-but IIRC, it looked like rehearsal video. She wasn’t in the show costume if it’s the clip I’m thinking about.
@ggchiu74003 жыл бұрын
HELP THE HONEY IM HOME AT THE END
@batsu7113 жыл бұрын
what year is it?
@sarahvandenberg76243 жыл бұрын
22:40 Just practicing. Don’t mind me 🤣
@OutsideTheBoxSeries3 жыл бұрын
Where's LIndsay Ridgeway???
@maxpacker23722 жыл бұрын
If you enjoyed this, you should check out the cast reunion video which was done about a year ago. So cool to see them back together and hearing some stuff from behind the scenes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epysmqNshq2aoqs
@vicentehizon62023 жыл бұрын
Who’s the girl playing Tina?
@quinna.hendel23 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what year this was filmed in?
@nokocchi19833 жыл бұрын
1993 or 1994!
@scroogemcduck78203 жыл бұрын
When was this filmed? I think at least late 90’s early 2000’s
@Porn05Mouth3 жыл бұрын
Had to be 93 or 94.
@jbadams98418 ай бұрын
Original cast from what production? They’re quite good. However, this is not the Original NYC Off-Broadway cast from 1992.
@cutiepuppy44276 ай бұрын
This is the original LA production from 1993. (Kathryn Zaremba is on for Tina in this performance instead of Lindsay Ridgeway.)
@someyummytea45124 жыл бұрын
Who plays tina?
@beatrizmartins85424 жыл бұрын
I think it's Kathryn Zaremba, the little girl who played Annie in Annie Warbucks on broadway.💕💖
@seandorazio67933 жыл бұрын
If this is the original cast, why is that NOT Laura Bell Bundy? She did originate Tina after all...(and Britney Spears was her understudy...)
@nokocchi19833 жыл бұрын
this is the original LA cast (aka the definitive edition) from 1993 Laura Bell Bundy and Britney Spears were in the 1990 Off-Broadway Version!
@craigallyn3 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is the cast on the official cast recording. It's amazing.
@katieward57123 жыл бұрын
Oh... did little Britney pull a Tina? Understandable
@seandorazio67933 жыл бұрын
@@nokocchi1983 I wish Laura's had been filmed and/or recorded - it would have been nice to have heard her when she was a kid...
@nokocchi19833 жыл бұрын
@@seandorazio6793 i have a recording from September 12th 1992 of the Original Broadway Cast. I don't remember who's playing Tina, though. It *might* be laura but i unfortunately dont remember
@henrydurocher7443 Жыл бұрын
Bernadette Peters at 37:30!
@vickymorrell27126 ай бұрын
is britney spears in this too?
@samanthacorona38106 ай бұрын
No.
@Lady_Lele2 ай бұрын
She wasn't in the show, but she was Laura Bell Bundy's understudy
@marisolcapra62743 жыл бұрын
23:43
@whyuwannaknowmynamestalker94243 жыл бұрын
11:01
@frederickcombs86617 ай бұрын
RITA MCKENZIE
@brandonbroderick63363 жыл бұрын
No men or boys in Ruthless the musical?
@ohmygodsomeeaan60203 жыл бұрын
Sylvia (the coach) is traditionally always played by a man!
@Emily-cz5ci3 жыл бұрын
Its traditionally an all-women cast, but Sylvia is played by a a man :)
@darrencriss55292 жыл бұрын
Where is Britney Spears?
@frogithnumber5292 жыл бұрын
1:11:55
@robertd.carver62409 ай бұрын
The little girl playing Tina would be the envy of a lot of adult "stars."
@tiamystic9 ай бұрын
YESSSS ❤
@haileybrennan6195 Жыл бұрын
This Tina is way better then the one from the movie one
@malhalsey49943 жыл бұрын
I think Ariana Grande would make an amazing Judy Denmark