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Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher (Billy Elliot)

Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher (Billy Elliot)

Posted on December 7, 2020January 8, 2025 by mattrousu

Through the entire 1980’s, Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister in the United Kingdom (from 1979 to 1990 to be exact) and Conservative Party leader from 1975-1990. During her tenure…

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Anything You Can Do (Annie Get Your Gun)

Anything You Can Do (Annie Get Your Gun)

Posted on February 20, 2019January 8, 2025 by mattrousu

In “Anything You Can Do”, Annie Oakley and Frank Butler playfully claim they can outdo each other with increasingly complex tasks. From singing softly to buying cheaply, Annie and Frank…

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Where You Are (Moana)

Where You Are (Moana)

Posted on April 19, 2017January 8, 2025 by mattrousu

In “Where You Are” Chief Tui of the island of Motunui is explaining to his daughter, Moana, how the islanders work and live together. Chief Tui sings: “The village of…

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Rhode Island is Famous for You (Inside U.S.A.)

Rhode Island is Famous for You (Inside U.S.A.)

Posted on October 19, 2015January 8, 2025 by mattrousu

“Every state in the U.S.A. has something it can boast of”, as the song starts. Because of that, it means that states should find good opportunities to trade. Trade occurs…

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Molasses to Rum (1776 The Musical)

Molasses to Rum (1776 The Musical)

Posted on May 21, 2015January 8, 2025 by mattrousu

Thanks to J. Brian O’Roark for creating this video and for the description below. The musical 1776 tells of the battle in the Continental Congress over signing the Declaration of…

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Gaston (Beauty and the Beast)

Gaston (Beauty and the Beast)

Posted on March 11, 2015January 8, 2025 by mattrousu

No one does anything like Gaston. He’s the best! (If you doubt it, just ask him!) In this song, we learn about how Gaston is better than anybody else at…

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