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== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
=== Part one === | === Part one === | ||
Looking for [[temporal distortion]] in the hopes of finding [[Hebe Harrison|Hebe]], [[Sixth Doctor|the Doctor]] and [[Melanie Bush|Mel]] run several discreet tests in [[New York City]] and overhear [[comedian]] [[Karel Lombard]] espousing [[Nazi]] propaganda in advance of the [[American Bund]]'s rally at [[Madison Square Garden]]. They learn of and view ''[[Behold America!]]'', a [[nationalism|nationalist]] [[musical]] [[comedy]] at the [[Rivoli Theater]] which stars a double of Mel. The Doctor feels a temporal twinge and, going to leave, he and Mel encounter another Doctor, explaining the Doctor's [[headache]]. | Looking for [[temporal distortion]] in the hopes of finding [[Hebe Harrison|Hebe]], [[Sixth Doctor|the Doctor]] and [[Melanie Bush|Mel]] run several discreet tests in [[New York City]] and overhear [[comedian]] [[Karel Lombard]] espousing [[Nazi]] propaganda in advance of the [[German American Bund]]'s rally at [[Madison Square Garden]]. They learn of and view ''[[Behold America!]]'', a [[nationalism|nationalist]] [[musical]] [[comedy]] at the [[Rivoli Theater]] which stars a double of Mel. The Doctor feels a temporal twinge and, going to leave, he and Mel encounter another Doctor, explaining the Doctor's [[headache]]. | ||
The other Doctor warns the Doctor and Mel to leave the [[theatre]] and return in an hour to collect [[Sixth Doctor's coat|his coat]] and tip the cloakroom lady. After doing so, they travel back in [[time]] and Mel joins the show by approaching [[Julian Arnstein]] in [[Times Square]], rehearsing for five weeks with [[psionic relay]]s in her [[shoe]]s to assist in her [[dance|dancing]]. [[Frances Drouet]] suspects that Julian has lied about his past, so the Doctor and Mel look around with what Mel christens an [[anachronometer]] and discover that [[Lydia Putti]] is an [[alien]] with two [[mouth]]s. When Mel goes on stage, Lydia pushes her into a stage flat and is hit by a weight. | The other Doctor warns the Doctor and Mel to leave the [[theatre]] and return in an hour to collect [[Sixth Doctor's coat|his coat]] and tip the cloakroom lady. After doing so, they travel back in [[time]] and Mel joins the show by approaching [[Julian Arnstein]] in [[Times Square]], rehearsing for five weeks with [[psionic relay]]s in her [[shoe]]s to assist in her [[dance|dancing]]. [[Frances Drouet]] suspects that Julian has lied about his past, so the Doctor and Mel look around with what Mel christens an [[anachronometer]] and discover that [[Lydia Putti]] is an [[alien]] with two [[mouth]]s. When Mel goes on stage, Lydia pushes her into a stage flat and is hit by a weight. | ||
=== Part two === | === Part two === | ||
''to be | Lydia says that the show will have to be cancelled due to her [[leg]] injury, but Julian instead gives her role to Mel and hires the Doctor as [[choreographer]] to ensure that the performance goes ahead. When Julian introduces the six investors but names only five of them, Mel realises that the sixth is Karel Lombard, whom [[Billy (Broadway Belongs to Me!)|Billy]] [[photograph]]s shaking the Doctor's hand at Julian's order. Lydia attacks and detains the Doctor during the performance so that she and Julian can force Mel to complete the performance rather than spoil it as has been her plan. | ||
''to be completed'' | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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* The [[NFL]] championship game was won by [[New York Giants|the Giants]]. | * The [[NFL]] championship game was won by [[New York Giants|the Giants]]. | ||
* [[Carole Lombard]] is a [[Hollywood]] [[actress]]. | * [[Carole Lombard]] is a [[Hollywood]] [[actress]]. | ||
* The [[American Bund]] organise a [[racism|racist]] rally at [[Madison Square Garden]]. | * The [[German American Bund]] organise a [[racism|racist]] rally at [[Madison Square Garden]]. | ||
* [[Marlene Dietrich|Marlene]] came to the [[United States]] from [[Germany]]. | * [[Marlene Dietrich|Marlene]] came to the [[United States]] from [[Germany]]. | ||
* Mel practises her dancing in [[Bryant Park]]. | * Mel practises her dancing in [[Bryant Park]]. | ||
* Julian has never heard of [[hot dog]]s. | * Julian has never heard of [[hot dog]]s. | ||
* [[Kiss Me, You Fool]] is a [[perfume]] sold on [[Seventh Avenue]]. | * [[Kiss Me, You Fool]] is a [[perfume]] sold on [[Seventh Avenue]]. | ||
* ''[[Behold America!]]'' is financed by [[Vanlandingham|Mr Vanlandingham]], [[Savage (Broadway Belongs to Me!)|Mr Savage]], [[Randstad|Mr Randstad]], [[Spier|Mr Spier]] and [[Beauchamp (Broadway Belongs to Me!)|Mr Beauchamp]]. | |||
* Mel declines [[champagne]]. | |||
* The Doctor suggests that Lombard wants [[Ellis Island]] boarded up. | |||
* The Doctor wears an electric blue [[cravat]] with pink stars. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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* [[Hebe Harrison|Hebe]] has disappeared. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Chronomancer (audio story)|Chronomancer]]'') | * [[Hebe Harrison|Hebe]] has disappeared. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Chronomancer (audio story)|Chronomancer]]'') | ||
* Mel mentions being on the ''[[Hyperion III]]''. ([[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Vervoids (TV story)|Terror of the Vervoids]]'') | * Mel mentions being on the ''[[Hyperion III]]''. ([[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Vervoids (TV story)|Terror of the Vervoids]]'') | ||
* The Doctor no longer has [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver|his sonic screwdriver]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Visitation (TV story)|The Visitation]]'') | |||
== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
Revision as of 18:50, 23 May 2023
Broadway Belongs to Me! was the first story in the audio anthology Purity Unleashed, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Matthew Sweet and featured Colin Baker as the Sixth Doctor and Bonnie Langford as Melanie Bush.
Publisher's summary
The Doctor and Mel begin their search for Hebe in 1930s New York, where history is taking a dark turn all of its own. On Broadway, they discover a genuine aberration of the timestreams: Behold America! - a hot shoe show set in a future Fascist United States. Starring Melanie Bush. Opening tonight...
Plot
Part one
Looking for temporal distortion in the hopes of finding Hebe, the Doctor and Mel run several discreet tests in New York City and overhear comedian Karel Lombard espousing Nazi propaganda in advance of the German American Bund's rally at Madison Square Garden. They learn of and view Behold America!, a nationalist musical comedy at the Rivoli Theater which stars a double of Mel. The Doctor feels a temporal twinge and, going to leave, he and Mel encounter another Doctor, explaining the Doctor's headache.
The other Doctor warns the Doctor and Mel to leave the theatre and return in an hour to collect his coat and tip the cloakroom lady. After doing so, they travel back in time and Mel joins the show by approaching Julian Arnstein in Times Square, rehearsing for five weeks with psionic relays in her shoes to assist in her dancing. Frances Drouet suspects that Julian has lied about his past, so the Doctor and Mel look around with what Mel christens an anachronometer and discover that Lydia Putti is an alien with two mouths. When Mel goes on stage, Lydia pushes her into a stage flat and is hit by a weight.
Part two
Lydia says that the show will have to be cancelled due to her leg injury, but Julian instead gives her role to Mel and hires the Doctor as choreographer to ensure that the performance goes ahead. When Julian introduces the six investors but names only five of them, Mel realises that the sixth is Karel Lombard, whom Billy photographs shaking the Doctor's hand at Julian's order. Lydia attacks and detains the Doctor during the performance so that she and Julian can force Mel to complete the performance rather than spoil it as has been her plan.
to be completed
Cast
- The Doctor - Colin Baker
- Mel - Bonnie Langford
- Frances Drouet - Rosalie Craig
- Lydia Putti - Sophie-Louise Dann
- Julian Arnstein - Graham Vick
- Karel Lombard / Chorus Boy / Stage Door Man - Nicholas Pegg
- Billy / Bystander / Customer / Tannoy - Sam Stafford
- Ticket Lady - Helen Goldwyn
Uncredited cast
References
- The Doctor and Mel read the New York Daily News.
- The Doctor drinks coffee.
- The President of the United States is FDR.
- Oyster milk stew is the special.
- The NFL championship game was won by the Giants.
- Carole Lombard is a Hollywood actress.
- The German American Bund organise a racist rally at Madison Square Garden.
- Marlene came to the United States from Germany.
- Mel practises her dancing in Bryant Park.
- Julian has never heard of hot dogs.
- Kiss Me, You Fool is a perfume sold on Seventh Avenue.
- Behold America! is financed by Mr Vanlandingham, Mr Savage, Mr Randstad, Mr Spier and Mr Beauchamp.
- Mel declines champagne.
- The Doctor suggests that Lombard wants Ellis Island boarded up.
- The Doctor wears an electric blue cravat with pink stars.
Notes
- Broadway Belongs to Me! was recorded at the Soundhouse in 2022.
- The Madison Square Gardens rally places the bulk of this story in February 1939.
Continuity
- Hebe has disappeared. (AUDIO: Chronomancer)
- Mel mentions being on the Hyperion III. (TV: Terror of the Vervoids)
- The Doctor no longer has his sonic screwdriver. (TV: The Visitation)
Footnotes
External links
- Official Broadway Belongs to Me! page at bigfinish.com
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