In the 1976 piece 'Who's Who in the Cast', Marshall Brickman humorously critiques Broadway Playbill bios, showcasing his talent for friendly satire. The article reflects on Brickman's journey from a bluegrass musician to a respected comedy writer. It highlights the charm of his approach to humor through absurdity, such as imaginary films and delightfully quirky names. The author reminisces about their personal connection with Brickman, remembering the beauty of his musical work while stressing the importance of satire and humor in life, emphasizing how such art can bring joy and critical reflection.
Mishru Fek (Curley) in a long and distinguished theatrical career has appeared in over three thousand productions, from Second Avenue cabaret to Broadway, where he triumphed last season as the grief-stricken father in Runteleh.
From Brickman, I learned that satire can be friendly, even cheerful, and that anything was a suitable target, including the innocuous pages in the back of a theatre program.
The premise was that two banjos simultaneously playing distinct harmonies—which you'd think would be awful—was beautiful, especially to a budding banjoist like me.
Twenty-five years later, I moved into Brickman's Manhattan building. We connected, and one afternoon he stoically listened as I struggled to play one of his tunes, "Riding the Waves.".
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