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The Martin Smith Memorial Page
Registrace 3. 02. 2017
Dedicated the late Martin Smith (1957-1994)
Martin was one of the West End's greatest leading men from the early 80s to the early 90s before his unfortunate death in 1994. He played many leading roles such as Che in Evita, Jean Valjean & Marius in Les Misérables, The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, and much more.
This CZcams page is in conjunction with the memorial website and will serve as a venue for some of the archival performance footage and recordings of Martin's performances.
To learn more about Martin Smith, visit here:
inmemoryofmartinsmith.weebly.com
Martin was one of the West End's greatest leading men from the early 80s to the early 90s before his unfortunate death in 1994. He played many leading roles such as Che in Evita, Jean Valjean & Marius in Les Misérables, The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, and much more.
This CZcams page is in conjunction with the memorial website and will serve as a venue for some of the archival performance footage and recordings of Martin's performances.
To learn more about Martin Smith, visit here:
inmemoryofmartinsmith.weebly.com
Peg O' My Heart/Peg and Jerry ("Peg" - 1984)
"Peg" was a 1984 musical by David Heneker, based off of the play 'Peg o' My Heart' by J. Hartley Manners. The show was first produced at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guilford in March, 1984, and then opened at the Phoenix Theatre on April 12, 1984. It ran until August 11, 1984.
Martin Smith was cast in the role of Jerry Adair opposite Ann Morrison who played his love interest, Peg O'Connell. Here we have two songs from the 1984 cast recording, the second of which is a duet with Ann Morrison.
To learn more about Martin Smith, visit:
inmemoryofmartinsmith.weebly.com/
Martin Smith was cast in the role of Jerry Adair opposite Ann Morrison who played his love interest, Peg O'Connell. Here we have two songs from the 1984 cast recording, the second of which is a duet with Ann Morrison.
To learn more about Martin Smith, visit:
inmemoryofmartinsmith.weebly.com/
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Martin Smith as Jean Valjean (Les Misérables - 1987)
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"Les Misérables" is the West End's longest running musical, having debuted in 1985 and run continuously since then. In 1987, Martin was cast in the show at the Palace Theatre, and was given two roles: principle Marius, and understudy Jean Valjean. When Martin went on for Valjean he became the very first in a very long line of performers to have played both Marius and Jean Valjean. We are very p...
Oh What a Circus (Evita - 1982)
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"Evita" opened at the Prince Edward Theatre on 21 June 1978, and ran until 1986. Martin Smith joined the production in 1982 as Che and stayed with the production until 1983. Here is his wonderful performance of "Oh What a Circus", recorded live on April 24, 1982. To learn more about Martin Smith, visit: inmemoryofmartinsmith.weebly.com
If You Could Only Come With Me/I'll See You Again (Bitter Sweet - 1988)
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In 1988, Sadler's Wells Opera in London staged the first professional revival of Noël Coward's operetta, "Bitter Sweet". The story, set in 19th century and early 20th century England and Austria-Hungary, centres on a young woman's elopement with her music teacher. Martin Smith was chosen to play the role of the music teacher Carl Linden, and in 1988 a cast recording of this production was relea...
I'll Make My Promises (The Blood of the Lamb - 1981)
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In the early 1980s, Martin became a member of The Salvation Army at Regent Hall Corps in Oxford Street, London. While he was there, he performed many concerts for the organization and appeared on the cast recording for the Gowans/Larsson musical "The Blood of the Lamb" in 1981. "The Blood of the Lamb" drew inspiration from Vachel Lindsay's poem, "General William Booth Enters Into Heaven". It te...
Valjean's Soliloquy (Les Misérables - 1987)
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"Les Misérables" is the West End's longest running musical, having debuted in 1985 and run continuously since then. In 1987, Martin was cast in the show at the Palace Theatre, and was given two roles: principle Marius, and understudy Jean Valjean. When Martin went on for Valjean he became the very first in a very long line of performers to have played both Marius and Jean Valjean. To learn more...
This Nearly Was Mine (Highlights from 3 Great Musicals - 1993)
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In 1993, Martin Smith took part in recording an album with Michael Reed and The Royal Philharmonic Pops Orchestra. The album was a collection of songs from three popular Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II musicals: "The Sound of Music", "South Pacific" & "The King and I". Martin can be heard in three selections on the album singing songs from "The Sound of Music" and "South Pacific", includ...
Open the Box - Enter Mickey Doyle (Crossroads Documentary - 1986)
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In 1985, Martin Smith was chosen to play the role of Mickey Doyle on the legendary British soap opera "Crossroads". He stayed with the show until his character was cut from the show after the 1986 series. It has remained one of his most remembered roles. While the character was developed, BBC's "Open the Box" documented the process of creating the character and Martin's casting on the show, and...
The Sands of Time (Tutankhamun - 1992)
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In 1992, Stiles & Drewe put on a workshop of their new musical, "Tutankhamun" in London. The musical was based around the story of Howard Carter and his 30 year quest to find the tomb of a young, unknown King. Martin Smith played the role of Howard Carter at the workshop and had this brilliant song to sing. To learn more about Martin Smith, visit: inmemoryofmartinsmith.weebly.com
World Without You (Children Of Eden - 1991)
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In 1991, Stephen Schwartz staged his new musical, "Children Of Eden", at the Prince Edward Theatre. The musical is based on the Book of Genesis. Act I tells the story of Adam and Eve, Cain, and Abel, and Act II deals with Noah and the Flood. It ran from January 8, 1991 - April 6, 1991. Martin Smith was cast in the role of Adam. He sang the role on the 1991 London cast recording and is very fond...
High Flying, Adored (Evita - 1983)
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"Evita" opened at the Prince Edward Theatre on 21 June 1978, and ran until 1986. Martin Smith joined the production in 1982 as Che and stayed with the production until 1983. Here is his wonderful performance of "High Flying, Adored". To learn more about Martin Smith, visit: inmemoryofmartinsmith.weebly.com
I Gaze in Your Eyes (A Swell Party 1991)
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"A Swell Party - A Celebration of Cole Porter" opened at the Vaudeville Theatre in London, 1991. It was, as the title would suggest, a musical revue of songs by the legendary Cole Porter. Martin was featured in the show both as a pianist, and a soloist performing "Love For Sale", "Begin the Beguine", "Rap Tap on Wood", and "I Gaze in Your Eyes". "I Gaze in Your Eyes" had lyrics by Cole Porter, ...
Funny (City of Angles - 1993)
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In 1993, the Broadway musical "City of Angels" transferred to the West End at the Prince of Wales Theatre. Martin Smith was cast in the role of Stine, a writer who is having one of his books turned into a film. Stine attempts to write the screenplay, but is continuously made to make changes, all the while having imaginary interactions with one of his characters, Stone (played by Roger Allam). T...
How to Handle a Woman (An Evening with Alan Jay Lerner - 1987)
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On June 7, 1987, Martin Smith participated in a concert paying tribute to the music of Alan Jay Lerner, the lyricist behind "Camelot", "Brigadoon", "My Fair Lady", and more. As a soloist, Martin sang "How to Handle a Woman" from Camelot, and also appeared in a trio performance of "One More Walk Around the Garden" from Carmelina. Here is his brilliant performance of "How to Handle a Woman". To l...
Bring Him Home (Les Misérables - 1987)
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"Les Misérables" is the West End's longest running musical, having debuted in 1985 and run continuously since then. In 1987, Martin was cast in the show at the Palace Theatre, and was given two roles: principle Marius, and understudy Jean Valjean. When Martin went on for Valjean he became the very first in a very long line of performers to have played Marius and Jean Valjean. Thankfully this vi...
i loved this!!
2:07:56 Were these the original lyrics for "The Final Battle"? Because if so, it's interesting how they went from that to "Let us die facing our foes, make them bleed while we can"
Yep, these were the original lyrics! I believe they were changed when the show went to Broadway.
The men in this can SANG!!!!
I love the JAY album, but this is just as vibrant if not more so.
28:03
The happiest of memories seeing Martin Smith in A Swell Party at The Vaudeville. In a tremendous show of great songs performed by a fabulous cast, the standout numbers were his ... Begin the Beguine, Love For Sale, and I Gaze in Your Eyes. I return to them so often.
Saw it 5 times. Still one of faves.
Rip X
12:23 Nice try
12:23 Nice try but not quite
Is that Gareth Snook as Bamatabois?🤔
I was so lucky to see the OLC show back in 1991 - and treasure my CD (bought from the wonderful Dress Circle store), and show programme. An amazing cast....
Amazing! Do you have access to a full recording of the show?
How wonderful to hear this beautiful voice once again - possibly the best musical I've ever seen (twice!)
1:52 all my life I shall remember I'll see you again Whenever spring breaks through again Time may lie heavy between But what has been Is past forgetting This sweet memory Throughout my life will come to me Though my world may go awry In my heart will ever lie Just the echo of a sigh Goodbye Learning scales will never seem so sweet again Till our destiny shall let us meet again The will of fate May come too late When I'm recalling these hours we've had Why will the foolish tears Tremble across the years? Why should I feel so sad Treasuring the memories Of these days, always, always I'll see you again When ever spring breaks through again Time may lie heavy between But what has been Can leave me never Your dear memory Throughout my life will come to me Though my world has gone awry Though the years my tears may dry I shall love you till I die Goodbye
Alan foi um artista de alto valor e contribuiu juntamente com Loewe para o deleite musical da humanidade.
Wonderful!
So great to see the original staging, which isn't done in the anniversary concerts or touring productions. The choreography, scene changes, and reveals on the revolving stage adds to the drama. and the pivoting sets that look like piles of junk transforming into buildings. it was pretty to amazing to watch in real life about 30 years ago! Thanks for posting this reminder of great production, even though most scenes are just wooden chairs and tables and spotlights.
I did this show in High school in the mid 90’s and got to play Jerry and LOVED Martins performance from the album. What a legend.
Thanks for uploading this. I never got to see this as I was 5, but my dad did and had the tape of the cast recording which we listened to for the remainder of my childhood. I was so sad when I looked up the cast as an adult to find Martin Smith had died so young and in his artistic prime.
Rowe McAllen's Fantine is outstanding.
Is there anything out there of Martin Smith singing Empty Chairs?
My late partner and I saw that production of "Bitter Sweet;" it was marvelous. At that point (actually it opened in 1987, not 1988) there were a lot of revivals of seldom seen Coward plays, including "The Vortex" at The Garrick.
He was so handsome.
Martin was such a wonderful performer. He was the first “Che” I ever saw in the West End.
Clive Carter played a fantastic Javert
No one sang this better than Martin Beautiful …. Sadly missed ❤️🌹❤️
He was such a tremendous performer and a giant loss to the West End.
what a great memory, sitting with Martin in the songsters, great to come across this, i will be using it this coming weekend for a soldier making - Thanks God for such talent and testimony through singing
Jacinta Mulcahy played Cosette!?!?!
Do you have the full album?
I saw this cast live. The show was much better in the original form. Martin Smith is arguably the only Valjean to match Colm Wilkinson.
I agree. I saw the show many times in the early years and this is a great chance to remind myself of things.
Such talent!
0:19 •You can’t video this• *this guy* •rules don’t apply to me•
30:22 got me in the feels - Valjean trying to deny it and Fantine makes him take accountability
This was the year I was born!!
Martin Smith could (quite literally) sing the phone book and make it sound amazing. Such a beautiful voice. Sadly missed. RIP
This was before they gutted it, made the music faster and all over killed the emotion level the audience had with each character as they died. Thank You
I wish they’d release a dvd of the stage show (and not just the concerts). I’d love to watch this at anytime. I wasn’t a fan of the movie. I found it incredibly bland.
I felt the cinematography and the wardrobe to be inspiring, but there was something missing in a few of the characters.
I liked the les Mis film, the CATS film however 😬
This is splendid I was so lucky to travel from the US to see the Westend production in 1992. Before going blind. Before that I seen the show at least 50 times all over the states. I can still see every bit of the show in my head. Thank you so much for posting this! Gman’s mom
Thank you so much. To watch this musical performed by the original casts was one of my bucket list. I have listern through cassette for more than 30 years. Thanks again.
Cassettes of live performances or the official releases?
Official release.
A truly amazing talent with a truly amazing voice. Such a sad, sad loss.
2:08:11 Watch your step Enj after a little fall of rain!!
Anyone know who plays Gavroche?
Martin Smith was the first Che I ever saw in the West End Evita. He was so marvelous. Loved him in City of Angels as well. He was taken much, much too soon. A beautiful artist. I love his light touch with this song. His voice was so lyrical.
Bless
this eponine's voice is giving me hella goosebumps, damn
I’m happy to say that my local theatre performed Les Mis a lot closer to the original- I mean based on the feel of things. I was Cosette understudy, and the leads were granted a lot of character room and vocal liberty, and I think it actually helped keep the original tone alive. As a fifteen year old playing Cosette it definitely helped me since my voice isn’t as rich and full as this. Also, we wore a bleach blonde wig and I hated that part, I was like, “um the original Cosette was brunette??” Our main Cosette had dark hair and our main Eponine had blonde hair so I was very confused as to why we changed. Other than the fact that Thenardier’s hair was jet black, I didn’t see a problem. Anyways I’m so glad you posted this!!! I love this so much!!! I wish I had found this while in the production though :( but yeah I absolutely love this and am going to watch it a million times over
Cameron, I saw the Broadway production in March of 1988. I saw it two more times on the road in 1991 & 1993. Both Cosettes had the dark wig. I think the touring company, if it is still posted on YT, was the first & only time, where I was shocked seeing Cosette with a blond wig. Eponine was Sutton Foster who went on to really big fame on Broadway. Cosette was Reagan Thiel. What I remember is her voice was really large and had a very strong tremelo. Where most Cosettes tend to go flat on the high note of "Everyday", her high note was so sharp that it went up through the rafters.Thinking back on it, she reminds me of Betsy Joslyn singing "Green Finch and Linnet Bird" in Sweeney Todd--the voice matched the wig. I saw it two more times with the original production style and Cosettes had the brunette wigs.
Gavroche kinda sucked
Whatever I find it seems like all the West End Gavroches just aren’t good. The new U.S. tour has two amazing Gavroches in Harrison Fox and Gabriel Lafazan
0:28 Work Song 4:19 On Parole 8:49 Valjean Arrested/Valjean Forgiven 10:37 What Have I Done? 13:53 At the End of the Day 18:51 I Dreamed a Dream 22:59 Lovely Ladies 26:54 Fantine's Arrest 31:19 The Runaway Cart 35:05 Who Am I? 38:35 Fantine's Death/Come to Me 42:06 Confrontation 44:28 Castle on a Cloud 48:10 Master of the House 54:17 The Bargain/Waltz of Treachery 1:00:20 Look Down 1:03:22 The Robbery 1:08:05 Stars 1:11:24 Eponine's Errand 1:13:09 ABC Cafe/Red and Black 1:18:45 Do You Hear the People Sing? 1:20:45 In My Life 1:25:36 A Heart Full of Love 1:28:03 The Attack on Rue Plumet 1:31:45 One Day More 1:35:27 Building the Barricade/Upon These Stones 1:39:21 On My Own 1:43:07 At the Barricade 1:45:23 Javert's Arrival 1:46:10 Little People 1:47:45 A Little Fall of Rain 1:51:21 Night of Anguish 1:52:50 First Attack 1:57:07 Drink with Me 1:59:44 Bring Him Home 2:03:26 Dawn of Anguish 2:05:00 Second Attack/Death of Gavroche 2:07:31 The Final Battle 2:09:11 Dog Eats Dog/The Sewers 2:16:45 Javert's Suicide 2:20:14 Turning 2:22:21 Empty Chairs at Empty Tables 2:25:07 Every Day 2:27:15 Valjean's Confession 2:30:28 Wedding Chorale/Beggars at the Feast 2:36:26 Valjean's Death 2:42:59 Finale