Naked Boys Singing
TLA (2007)
Musical, Queer Themes/Interest
In Collection
#81
7*
Seen ItYes
(7/31/2016 Home, Originally Live on Stage)
807839003109
IMDB   6.0
95 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR (Not Rated)
Kevin Alexander Stea Performer
Vincent Zamora Performer
Andrew Blake Ames Performer
Salvatore Vassallo Performer
Jaymes Hodges Performer
Jason Currie Performer
Marlene Fisher Answering Machine Voice
Joseph Keane Performer
Anthony Manough Performer
Joe Souza Performer
David Hawkins Pianist
Peter Lempert Answering Machine Voice
Ethan Le Phong Performer
Director
Robert Schrock
Troy Christian
Bob Schrock
Producer Kirkland Tibbels
Darryl Anderle
Writer/Composer Rayme Sciaroni
Trance Thompson
Stephen Bates
Marie Cain

,This bawdy burlesque demonstrates the difference between naked and "naked." The musicians of Barenaked Ladies perform fully clothed. The "happy Hollywood hyphenates" of Naked Boys Singing! perform fully un-clothed. In the filmed version of Robert Schrock's enduring revue, a 10-man troupe picks up where The Full Monty left off. First, they shed their clothes as they enter LA's Hayworth Theater. Once on stage, they start the party with the The Chorus Line-like come-on, "Tonight you finally get what you paid for!" Throughout the set, the diverse array of physically fit men wax poetic on topics ranging from nude housekeeping (Kevin Stea's "Naked Maid") to cultural traditions (Joe Souza's "The Bliss of Bris"). A hint of wistfulness aside, like original cast member Vincent Zamora's "Window to Window," the vibe is lighthearted and upbeat. Most of the 16 ditties follow the show-tune template, with the exception of Jaymes Hodges's country-flavored "Nothin' but the Radio On" and Anthony Manough's disco-oriented "Muscle Addiction." (13 writers receive credit, including Bruce Vilanch). Some performances are solo; others include two or more participants, like locker room lament "Fight the Urge" and opening salvo "Gratuitous Nudity." Gay-friendly and body-positive, Naked Boys Singing! embodies truth in advertising. The show was recorded in front of a live audience and the entire repertoire--except Jason Currie's soft-shoe "Robert Mitchum"--features full-frontal nudity. Taking into account the options of "pause" and "zoom," a behind-the-scenes documentary offers an additional advantage over the in-the-flesh viewing experience. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
Edition Details
Distributor TLA
Release Date 12/4/2007
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio 1.77:1
Subtitles English (Closed Captioned)
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
Personal Details
Purchase Date 12/25/2007
Location Personal Library
Owner Deitz
Store Gift
Purchase Price $22.49
Links Amazon US
DVD Empire
Naked Boys Singing at Core for Movies
IMDB
TheMovieDb.org

Features
Nuts & Bolts: The Making of Naked Boys Singing!
Original Naked Boys Singing! Trailer
References
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Notes
I first saw Naked Boys Singing with a group of my friends when it was being performed live at the Actors Playhouse, West Village, NYC, October 19, 2003 -- it was a fun boys night out -- revisiting the performance as a film in 2016 was also fun, but lacked the immediacy and intimacy of a the live review -- the attempt to add cinematic elements to the stage production was somewhat jarring, but did not distract very much from the exuberance, joy and excellence of those naked boys singing and dancing.
Song list:
# Title
1 "Gratuitous Nudity"
2 "The Naked Maid"
3 "The Bliss of a Bris"
4 "Window to Window"
5 "Fight the Urge"
6 "Robert Mitchum"
7 "Jack's Song (I Beat My Meat)"
8 "Member's Only"
9 "Perky Little Porn Star"
10 "Nothin' But the Radio On"
11 "Kris, Look What You've Missed"
12 "Muscle Addiction"
13 "The Entertainer"
14 "Window to Window (reprise)"
15 "Window to the Soul"
16 "Finale"
17 "Naked Boys Singing!"