This is not a review but rather a comment on the review that says that the role of Billy Bigelow was written for a tenor. Both John Raitt, who created the role on Broadway, and Gordon MacRae, who played Billy in the film version, were baritones. I'd be interested in knowing that reviewer's source for that information. I have no way of checking at the moment what key either Raitt or MacRae sang it in. It is possible, although not likely, that it was a little bit higher, but there is no doubt that they were both baritones, as was Robert Goulet.
I wish I had seen this TV production. I've seen some of it on YouTube and it looks good. I'd love to be able to compare it to the film.
I wish I had seen this TV production. I've seen some of it on YouTube and it looks good. I'd love to be able to compare it to the film.