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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel was a jewel among the gems of the American musical’s golden era. Today we’ve added new photos from the 1955 studio recording with conductor Lehman Engel, Gloria Lane, Robert Merrill, George S. Irving, Patrice Munsell and the young and beautiful Florence Henderson.

Today we are wishing a very Happy Birthday to Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero, or Chita Rivera! The multi-talented Chita Rivera has been an important part of Broadway for well over 60 years with standout performances in the 1957 West Side Story and the 1960 Bye Bye Birdie! among others.

The legendary Joel Grey shares his thoughts on the smash hit Broadway musical,Wicked. Check back Friday for a video of Hal Prince on Evita.

Check out the new photos from Bob Merrill, Joseph Stein and Robert Russell’s Take Me Along that have just been added. Take Me Along had a respectable run of 448 performances and earned Jackie Gleason a Tony Award for his “grander-than-life” lead role of the wisecracking Sid Davis.

Stanley Silverman discusses his and Richard Foreman’s vision for the eclectic mix heard in their 1968 musical, Elephant Steps: A Fearful Radio Show in today’s video. If on the off-chance you don’t like the melody you’re hearing, wait a few seconds, and you’ll come across one you do!