RHYTHM RANCH - the musical
MUSIC BY FRED STARK BOOK & LYRICS BY HAL HACKADY
RHYTHM RANCH is a comedy-spoof of the B-western-cowboy movie genre of the 1940's and 50's. The show had it's 1989 world premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse with choreography by Susan Stroman and direction by Philip Wm. McKinley. RHYTHM RANCH also had a main stage production at Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse the following year.
"The Hackady-Stark score is a frisky melange of romantic ballads, down-home rousers and nostalgic novelty numbers... It's always catchy, and sometimes marvelous." Bob Campbell, The Newark Star-Ledger
"This miracle is called Rhythm Ranch and it's a great idea—a musical comedy that spoofs westerns, presents lively choreography, and introduces some very memorable songs." Ellen P. Fox, Suburban News
"If you're looking for lively and amusing entertainment—and if you like a Western flavor to your music—the show is a winner." William Haywood, Courier-News