Sometimes the only way to articulate the actor's experience is through song. Here are some of the best examples, from classic to contemporary.
"Give My Regards to Broadway"
From: Yankee Doodle Dandy (originally Little Johnny Jones)
Performed by: Judy Garland
Notable lyrics: "Whisper of how I'm yearning
To mingle with the old time throng
Give my regards to old Broadway
And say that I'll be there e'er long"
Source: youtube.com
"I'm Still Here"
From: Follies
Performed by: Elaine Stritch
Notable lyrics: "First you're another
Sloe-eyed vamp,
Then someone's mother,
Then you're camp"
Source: youtube.com
"Lullaby of Broadway"
From: 42nd Street (originally Gold Diggers of 1935)
Performed by: Jerry Orbach and Company
Notable lyrics: "Come on along and listen to
The lullaby of Broadway
The hidee hi and boopa doo,
The lullaby of Broadway
The band begins to go to town,
And ev'ryone goes crazy
You rock-a-bye your baby 'round
And sleep all day"
Source: youtube.com
"As If We Never Said Goodbye"
From: Sunset Boulevard
Performed by: Patti LuPone
Notable lyrics: "I'm coming out of make-up
The lights already burning,
Not long until the cameras will start turning"
Source: youtube.com
