City of Angels (1990 Original Broadway Cast)
Cy ColemanandDavid Zippel'sCity of Angelsis a seductive depiction of 1940s Los Angeles, capturing swinging jazz, torchy ballads, witty lyrics, and even aManhattan Transfer-like Greek chorus (arranged by ManTran guru Yaron Gershovsky).James NaughtonandGregg Edelmanstar as Stone and Stine, respectively a tough Raymond Chandleresque PI and the writer who dreams up his adventures.Randy Graffplays Stone's long-suffering secretary andDee Hotythe requisite femme fatale. Loads of atmosphere and tasty songs such as "What You Don't Know About Women," "With Every Breath I Take," "You're Nothing Without Me," and "You Can Always Count on Me" makeCity of Angelsa modern classic. It won 1990 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Leading Actor (Naughton), Featured Actress (Graff), Best Book (Larry Gelbart), and Best Original Score.--David Horiuchi