David Carroll's work in Chess and, of course, Grand Hotel, is amazing and I can only imagine the kind of work he would have kept turning out had he not left us way too soon.
I'm a friend of Tommy Tune. I saw Grand Hotel as his guest on Broadway many times, but never with Mr Carroll.which I regret,, only saw it with Brent Barret and Rex Smith.. on tour and in NY. I admire Barrett but would loved to have seen it with Carroll. I do have the original B'way CD..with the bonus track of Carroll singing "Love Can't Happen" in the studio, where I understand he died shortly after.
Actually, the bonus track of David singing Love Can't Happen was recorded at a cabaret benefit. He never got to record it in the studio. Very early in the recording session on the first day he excused himself to use the bathroom, where he suffered a pulmonary embolism and died. That's why Brett is on the album. It's a SHAME the writers' argument on rights for the score/album went on for 2 years - or we would have had David's performance to treasure on the recording!
@CVActor1 Thank you for the clarification on the history of David's recording. I was lucky to be a guest to see the final dress for the 1st national tour of GH. I love this show.
Outstanding talent, verve, & presence. Mr. Carroll had it all. Such a huge loss for Broadway. And yet, maybe it's he who's been spared the huge tragedy that Broadway has become: Revivals, Movie transfers, pop culture trends masquerading as musical theater. Original musicals & plays are now foreign entities on Broadway. Real artists such as David would be considered antiquated & passé. It's a testament to his enduring talent that his artistry peaked @ the right time & was recorded for posterity.
This is very special. Thanks for posting. He was a great talent and a wonderful human being. God, How I remember this.
timopragod 1 week ago
Saw it. Saw him do it at the Martin Beck. He was a brilliant and tragic figure of the musical theatre. The voice. The personality. Irreplaceable.
DrJCliveSpiegel 1 month ago
David Carroll's work in Chess and, of course, Grand Hotel, is amazing and I can only imagine the kind of work he would have kept turning out had he not left us way too soon.
TheatreFilmBuff 3 months ago in playlist TheatreFilmBuff's favorites
She says "I have toe shoes older than you!"
CVActor1 7 months ago
Great video; wonderful singer! RIP, David Carroll.
By the way, does anyone know what the line at 2:05 is, and why it gets a laugh from the audience?
SweeneyTodd109 7 months ago
@SweeneyTodd109 I believe the ballerina says something to the effect of "I have dance shoes older than you are"
woah22 7 months ago
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SweeneyTodd109 7 months ago
I'm a friend of Tommy Tune. I saw Grand Hotel as his guest on Broadway many times, but never with Mr Carroll.which I regret,, only saw it with Brent Barret and Rex Smith.. on tour and in NY. I admire Barrett but would loved to have seen it with Carroll. I do have the original B'way CD..with the bonus track of Carroll singing "Love Can't Happen" in the studio, where I understand he died shortly after.
tallpaul521 8 months ago
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Actually, the bonus track of David singing Love Can't Happen was recorded at a cabaret benefit. He never got to record it in the studio. Very early in the recording session on the first day he excused himself to use the bathroom, where he suffered a pulmonary embolism and died. That's why Brett is on the album. It's a SHAME the writers' argument on rights for the score/album went on for 2 years - or we would have had David's performance to treasure on the recording!
CVActor1 7 months ago
@CVActor1 Thank you for the clarification on the history of David's recording. I was lucky to be a guest to see the final dress for the 1st national tour of GH. I love this show.
tallpaul521 6 months ago
@tallpaul521 Sure - no problem, I was glad to help! You are SO lucky you saw the final dress. I wish I had seen the show on B'Way. :-)
CVActor1 5 months ago
There is a video!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JMichaelFowlkes 8 months ago
Outstanding talent, verve, & presence. Mr. Carroll had it all. Such a huge loss for Broadway. And yet, maybe it's he who's been spared the huge tragedy that Broadway has become: Revivals, Movie transfers, pop culture trends masquerading as musical theater. Original musicals & plays are now foreign entities on Broadway. Real artists such as David would be considered antiquated & passé. It's a testament to his enduring talent that his artistry peaked @ the right time & was recorded for posterity.
PartingGlances 9 months ago
The most incredible voice such beauty , power and strength. Flawless acting , Broadway misses you David , RIP!
RentandWicked 9 months ago
Thank you for putting this up here. I'm so sorry I missed his performance.
jscottstewart 10 months ago