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Welcome to the Theatre Lyrics by Charles Strouse

Applause (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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Welcome to the theatre
To the magic, to the fun
Where painted trees and flowers grow
And laughter rings fortissimo
And treachery's neatly done
Now you've entered the asylum
This profession unique
Actors are children playing hide-and-ego-seek
So welcome, Miss Eve Harrington
To this business we call show
You're on your way to wealth and fame
Unsheathe your claws, enjoy the game
You'll be a witch but they'll know your name
From New York to Kokomo
Welcome to the theatre
My dear, you'll love it so!
Welcome to the dirty concrete hallways
Welcome to the friendly roaches, too
Welcome to the pinches from the stagehands;
It's the only quite thing they do!
Welcome to Philadelphia critics
Welcome to Librium and Nembutal
Welcome to a life of laryngitis
Welcome to dark toilets in the hall
Welcome to the flop you thought would run for years
Welcome to the world of fears and cheers and tears
Welcome to the theatre
With some luck you'll be a pro
You'll work and slave and scratch and bite
You'll learn to kill with sheer delight
You'll only come alive at night
When you're in a show
Welcome, to the theatre
You fool, you'll love it so!

About “Welcome to the Theatre” by Charles Strouse

Read the complete lyrics to "Welcome to the Theatre" by Charles Strouse from the album "Applause (Original Broadway Cast Recording)". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Musicals, Pop.

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"Welcome to the Theatre" is credited to Charles Strouse. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Welcome to the Theatre" appears on "Applause (Original Broadway Cast Recording)".

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