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April 15, 1963: Hot Spot with Judy Holiday begins previews at the Majestic. The score was by Mary Rodgers and Martin Charnin, and Sondheim made uncredited revisions, notably to the song "Don't Laugh".

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The original stars of Broadway’s Annie sing some of the beloved classics.

Allison Smith, (sings ‘Hard Knock Life”) Sarah Jessica Parker (sings “I Don’t Need Anything From You”) Shelley Bruce (sings “Maybe”) and the Original Annie, Andrea McArdle (sings “Tomorrow”)

‘Life After Tomorow,” 2006 Documentary directed by Julie Stevens and Gil Cates, Jr. Actresses who played orphans in the broadway musical “Annie” are interviewed.

Interviews include Sarah Jessica Parker, Dara Brown, Joanna Pacitti, Martha Byrne, Allison Smith, Danielle Bristol’s, along with original “Annie” Broadway creators, Martin Charnin and Charles Strouse.



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June 13, 1979: After 9 previews, Phyllis Newman's The Madwoman of Central Park West opened at 22 Steps. The song "Don't Laugh" was written by Sondheim, Mary Rodgers, and Martin Charnin.

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May 25, 1963: Hot Spot, for which Sondheim made uncredited revisions to the song "Don't Laugh", closes after 5 previews and 43 performances.

Music by Martin Charnin, Lyrics by Mary Rodgers. Book by Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert.

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