Raggedy Ann - Mexico
Full show: • Lost Raggedy Ann Musical (Recovered ESIPA ...
This footage was found within the New York State Archives. Their site claims that no copyright restrictions apply.
Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure (aka Rag Dolly) is a dark fantasy musical with a book by William Gibson and music and lyrics by Joe Raposo. It's based on the children's stories by Johnny Gruelle and is loosely related to the 1977 feature film Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure, which included variations of a few songs. The story centers on Marcella, a dying young girl whose toys come to life and take her on a magical adventure to meet The Doll Doctor, in hopes that he can mend her broken heart. The show created a controversy in Albany, it was a renowned sensation in Moscow, a notorious flop on Broadway, and it went on to develop a cult following through bootleg recordings. (source: Wikipedia)
R.A.R.E. (Raggedy Ann Revival Effort) is a group of volunteer lost media enthusiasts and theater fans dedicated to preserving and reviving the Raggedy Ann musical. Want to join us or learn more about the show? Check out our Tumblr for more information and the link to our discord server: / raggedyannrevivaleffort
Lyrics -
[ANDY]
A PIECE OF BROOMSTICK HERE
A HUNK OF STOVEPIPE THERE
MY DAZZLING INGENUITY
FIRST THING YOU KNOW
MEXICO
CAMEL: Can I help?
[ANDY]
A LITTLE WASHBOARD HERE
A BIT OF BEDSTEAD THERE
SEE HOW THEY FIT! REMARKABLY
AND THERE YOU GO
MEXICO
IT'S MADE TO ORDER
FOR WHAT WE'RE NEEDIN' TONIGHT
SOUTH OF THE BORDER
IT WHERE IT'S LEADIN' TONIGHT
IN PANAMA, PAL
THEY GOT THIS PRETTY CANAL
EV'RY LOCK IS SO TERRIFIC
WHEN YOU DOCK AT THE PACIFIC
CUERNAVACA'S JUST A BLOCK OR TWO AWAY
A SHEET THAT WE CAN SPARE
TO CATCH THE MIDNIGHT AIR
A FLARE FOR FARING ON THE SEA
AND WHAT'S THAT GLOW
MEXICO
ARRIBA!
[ANDY]
IT'S MADE TO ORDER
FOR WHAT WE'RE NEEDIN' TONIGHT
SOUTH OF THE BORDER
IS WHERE IT'S LEADIN' TONIGHT
IN PANAMA, PAL
THEY GOT THIS LITTLE CANAL
EV'RY LOCK IS SO TERRIFIC
WHEN YOU DOCK AT THE PACIFIC
CUERNAVACA'S JUST A BLOCK OR TWO AWAY
ANDY: Get to work!
A SHEET THAT WE CAN SPARE
BABY: Everybody stop worrying!
[ANDY]
TO CATCH THE MIDNIGHT AIR
BABY: I changed my diapers!
[ANDY]
A FLARE FOR FARING ON THE SEA
ANDY: All aboard!
CAMEL: Can't I come?
ANDY: What use are you?
RAGGEDY ANN: Let him come.
ANDY: He's useless!
CAMEL: I'm useless!
RAGGEDY ANN: Maybe you'll be of some use. Get in, get in.
[ANDY]
AND HERE WE GO
CAMEL: Mexico!
[ANDY]
WE'RE ON OUR WAY
AND MEXICO'S
NOT SO FAR FROM L.A.
L.A.