Raymond Scott - Theater

Theater

  • Lute Song (1946) - musical - composer and orchestrator; the production included what was arguably Scott's most-recorded "pop" song, "Mountain High, Valley Low" (lyrics by Bernie Hanighen)
  • Peep Show (1950, produced by Mike Todd) - composed "Desire" to accompany the "Cat Girl" dance routine
  • Powerhouse (2009, produced by Sinking Ship Productions), first staged during the New York International Fringe Festival, is a comedic biography of Scott choreographed with his music and recordings

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