Joseph McCarthy is Alive and Living in Dade County

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Joseph McCarthy is Alive and Living in Dade County is a 1977 musical revue featuring sketches, compositions, and lyrics by Ray Scantlin.[1] It premiered on August 8, 1977, at the Caliboard Theater in Los Angeles.[2][3]

Summary

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The show described itself as a "satirical" and "self-serving musical polemic on gay rights", exploring themes of "who has the right to judge, and in whose name they name their wars".[3][4] It was directed by John Allison.[3]

Soundtrack

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In 2005, a cast album for the show was released.[5]

Songs

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  • People Need Someone To Hate
  • Schtick Center
  • Rat On A Fag!
  • Poetry
  • Role Model
  • Beethoven
  • Lola
  • Hay Fever
  • A Southern Barbecue
  • Who Have You Loved Today?
  • Sunday School
  • George And Gracie
  • The Children[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Joseph McCarthy is Alive and Living in Dade County - 1977 Los Angeles - Creative Team". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  2. ^ "Joseph McCarthy is Alive and Living in Dade County - 1977 Los Angeles - Backstage & Production Info". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  3. ^ a b c Christon, Lawrence (7 August 1977). "STAGE NEWS: 'EQUUS' ACTOR LIVED THE ROLE". Los Angeles Times. p. 3. ProQuest 158303921. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via ProQuest.
  4. ^ "Other 18 -- no Title". Los Angeles Times. 25 September 1977. p. 20. ProQuest 158324162. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via ProQuest.
  5. ^ a b "Joseph McCarthy is Alive and Living in Dade County > Studio Cast". castalbums.org. Retrieved 3 February 2023.

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