Copacabana (musical)
| Copacabana (film) | |
|---|---|
| Written by | James Lipton |
| Directed by | Waris Hussein |
| Starring |
Barry Manilow Annette O'Toole Estelle Getty James T. Callahan |
| Music by |
Barry Manilow Bruce Sussman Jack Feldman |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Dick Clark Dan Paulson |
| Producer(s) | R.W. Goodwin |
| Cinematography | Bobby Byrne |
| Editor(s) | Michael Jablow |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Dick Clark Productions |
| Distributor | CBS |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | December 3, 1985 |
| Barry Manilow's Copacabana | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Barry Manilow | |
| Released | 1994 |
Copacabana is a 1985 American made-for-television musical film, stage musical and nightclub show written by Barry Manilow and based on his 1978 song of the same name. The show toured the United States and, as of 2006, became available to license to performing companies and schools for the first time. As of February 2017, a new film adaptation is being developed. No information is available about the filmmakers behind this project, as it is being kept under wraps.
In 1948, wannabe singer Lola meets aspiring songwriter Tony when both are contestants on a radio show. Tony is immediately smitten with Lola and assists her flailing attempts to break into show business. At Manhattan's Copacabana lounge, both start finding fame. However, fate steps in and Lola is swept to Havana to work in a splashy night club act where she is convinced she will find her stardom, while Tony finds his own career gaining speed at the Copa. But Lola's new mentor and boss Rico may demand a price for putting Lola's name in lights...
The television project began when Dick Clark approached Manilow and cowriters Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman, and persuaded them to develop a musical film around their popular song, "Copacabana."
The made-for-TV film, directed by Waris Hussein and written by James Lipton, was aired on CBS on December 3, 1985. In this version, Annette O'Toole's Lola was from Chicago, Illinois. In future adaptations the character's origin changes.
The principal cast of the 1985 film:
The movie was nominated in 1986 for two Emmy Awards in the categories of "Outstanding Achievement in Choreography," by Grover Dale, and won in the category of "Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program."
The soundtrack album produced from the movie is titled Copacabana: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Albumand was released by RCA Records.
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