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Orbach’s Broadway Journey From Fantasticks to 42nd Street
Jerry Orbach discusses his musical acting career from El Gallo in The Fantasticks to Julian Marsh in 42nd Street. He reflects on method acting, shaping story tempo, and balancing singing with dialogue while noting influence from Merrick and Champion. He recalls early stage lessons, casting shifts, and meeting his wife during Chicago.
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Jerry Orbach
Orbach
Julian Marsh
David Merrick
Gower Champion
J. J
Lee Shubert
Wanda Richert
Tammy Grimes
42Nd Street
Merrick
Richard Harris
Kirk Douglas
Gower
Miss Brock
Brock
RCA Records
Washington
New Jersey
Jo Wilder
Polly
el Gallo
Champion
Jack Lemmon
Chita Rivera
Chicago