Waltz of the Stork explained

Waltz of the Stork is a 1982 American semi-autobiographical play written and originally performed by Melvin Van Peebles.^[1]

It also featured his son Mario Van Peebles. The play originally ran for four months in 1982.^[2] It ran from January 5, 1982, to May 23, 1982.^[3]

The song "The Apple Stretching", featured in this play, was later covered by Grace Jones, and released as a single. In 2008, a film based on the play, Confessionsofa Ex-Doofus-ItchyFooted Mutha, was released, directed by Van Peebles.

Cast

• Melvin Van Peebles – Edward Aloysius Younger
• Bob Carten – Stillman^[4]
• C.J.Critt – Phantoms, etc.
• Mario Van Peebles – Phantoms, etc.

Songs

• "There"
• "And I Love You"
• "The Apple Stretching"
• "Tender Understanding" (written by Teddy Hayes)
• "The Apple Stretching"
• "My Love Belongs to You"
• "Weddings and Funerals" (written by Mark Barkan)
• "On 115"
• "Play It as It Lays"
• "Shoulders Tpto Lean On"

Notes and References

1. https://books.google.com/books?id=5ucCAAAAMBAJ&dq=waltz+of+the+stork&pg=PA70 Waltz of the Stork review in New York Magazine
2. News: THEATER: 'STORK BOOGIE,' BY MELVIN VAN PEEBLES. Holden. Stephen. 1984-07-16. The New York Times. 0362-4331. 2016-05-09.
3. Book: Dietz, Dan. The Complete Book of 1980s Broadway Musicals. 2016-02-18. Rowman & Littlefield. 9781442260924. en.
4. Web site: Waltz of the Stork IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information. League. The Broadway. www.ibdb.com. 2016-05-09.