Sing! (song)

Sing! is a song from the musical A Chorus Line. It is performed by Kristine and Al.

This article is about a song from the musical A Chorus Line. For other works with a similar title, see Sing (disambiguation) § Songs.

Synopsis

The song "comically makes it cringe-ably clear that Kristine is tone deaf while her husband (Al) helps her through it".[1]

It features "newly married dancers auditioning for the same show. Kristine is the ditzy tone-deaf hopeful who is cleverly interjected by her husband Al in her "solo.""[2]

Critical reception

Norwood Stage described it as a "comic song".[3] Wicked Local North of Boston said it was a "cute comical song and dance".[4] Independent Newspapers said it "provide[s] comic relief".[4] AussieTheatre called it a "comedy number".[5]

The Real Chrisparkle commented: "When Bad Wolf and I were talking about the show beforehand, we both agreed that “Sing” is probably our least favourite number, because of its potential to irritate; just slightly. But it occurred to me whilst watching it, that it must be extraordinarily demanding for its performers. You need the verbal dexterity of a Gilbert and Sullivan patter song, coupled with immaculate comedy timing and, from Kristine, the ability to sing credibly off-key."[6] StageWhispers named it a "funny, rapid-fire duet".[7] The Rider News noted "“Sing!” makes for a great contrast in the play, breaking the tension and adding in quirky humor".[8]

The song was covered in the musical comedy television series Glee. In the season 2 episode "Duets", Mike Chang (Harry Shum Jr.) and Tina Cohen-Chang (Jenna Ushkowitz) perform the duet with Mike largely speaking and Tina singing.[9][10]

References
  1. "A Chorus Line II by William McKay". musicals101.com.
  2. "Thespians kick up their heels in 'Chorus Line'". The Daily Collegian.
  3. "Review: "A Chorus Line"". norwoodstage.com.
  4. Mike Ceceri. "North Shore Music Theatre - A CHORUS LINE - Reviews". nsmt.org.
  5. "What more could you want from a musical – A Chorus Line in Brisbane". AussieTheatre.com.
  6. "Review – A Chorus Line – revisited – again – London Palladium, 17th July 2013". The Real Chrisparkle.
  7. "A Chorus Line". stagewhispers.com.au.
  8. "The Rider News » A Chorus Line shines spotlight on lives of Broadway dancers". theridernews.com.
  9. "'Glee' Recap: Just Duet, Duet, Duet!". BuddyTV. October 10, 2010.
  10. "Harry Shum Jr. Finds His Voice on 'Glee'". billboard.com. October 3, 2011.
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