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''The Conquering Hero'' is a musical with a music by Mark Charlap, lyrics by Norman Gimbel, and book by Larry Gelbart. The musical was based on Preston Sturges's 1944 film ''Hail the Conquering Hero''. The musical ran for only eight performances on Broadway in 1961. ==Production== The musical was originally staged and choreographed by Bob Fosse, who was replaced during previews by Albert Marre as director and Todd Bolender as choreographer.〔Gottfried, Martin (2003), ''All His Jazz'', Da Capo Press, ISBN 0-306-81284-3, p. 135〕 ''The New York Times'' reported that Fosse quit over a disagreement "over the direction of the show's book."〔Gelb, Arthur. "Agee-Mosel Play Gains A Reprieve (Bob Fosse Quits 'Conquering Hero'), ''The New York Times'', December 5, 1960, p.42〕 Settings and lighting were by Jean Rosenthal. Produced by Robert Whitehead and Roger L. Stevens, the musical opened on January 16, 1961 at the ANTA Playhouse, where it ran for eight performances. Featured in the cast were Tom Poston and Lionel Stander. The ''New York Times'' reviewer noted that neither the director or choreographer were listed in the program, and went on to write "Whoever mixed the ingredients failed to produce freshness or excitement." The reviewer did note that the first act ended with "an extended dance number that has speed and spirit."〔Taubman, Howard. "The Theatre: 'The Conquering Hero': Musical Adaptation of Sturges' Film Opens", ''The New York Times'', January 17, 1961, p.40〕 During out-of-town tryouts in Philadelphia, Gelbart was quoted as saying "If Hitler's alive, I hope he's out of town with a musical."〔Rothstein, Mervyn.("Is There Life After 'M *A *S *H'?", )''The New York Times', October 8, 1989〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Conquering Hero」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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