If you don't have a story that will hold the audience, you won't have a successful show.
More Quotes from Dorothy Fields:
The songwriter mustn't fall in love with his own song. If it doesn't belong, he can't push it into a show. Let him save it; maybe it'll fit in another show.Dorothy Fields
In a show or a movie, one must work with many people. Many women just don't have the time for it.
Dorothy Fields
Grab your coat, and get your hat, Leave your worry on the doorstep Just direct your feet, To the sunny side of the street.
Dorothy Fields
I don't care how good a song is - if it holds back the storyline, stalls the plot, your audience will reject it.
Dorothy Fields
A song must move the story ahead. A song must take the place of dialogue. If a song halts the show, pushes it back, stalls it, the audience won't buy it; they'll be unhappy.
Dorothy Fields
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